Re: General Resolution: Removing non-free
David Starner <dvdeug@x8b4e53cd.dhcp.okstate.edu> writes:
> On Fri, Jun 09, 2000 at 01:32:42AM -0400, Thomas Bushnell, BSG wrote:
> > I believe I was the one that used the word "moocher". I was very
> > careful to make clear that the word applied to those who write
> > non-free software, not the Debian volunteers who support parts of
> > non-free.
>
> It's still unfair; in fact, it may be more unfair. Few authors of
> the non-free software in Debian are either getting any money for
> it, or asked for their code to added to Debian. How are those who
> write code/programs and give it away (at no monetary cost to the
> recipient), under a license you don't like, moochers? What do they
> take that those who write no code (free or not) don't?
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