GNU philosophy[was Re: Hurd on VMware ?]

[Jim Franklin <jfranklin@etworld.com>]

Hi folks,
  This question has touched on philosophy whether we wish it to or not. 
This is the reason I stopped using Xemacs and started using emacs even
though I prefer Xemacs.  I am not perfect as far as use "free" software
is concerned and my job requires me to use "non-free" operating systems
and software as well.  As far as my debian system goes I am slowly
working towards a "free" system there.  I am not even perfect in that
regard at this time.
  Without the fsf and gnu philosophy, Debian, linux, the hurd might not
exist as free software today.  I have the utmost respect for the fsf and
gnu philosophy.  Enough said.

http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html
http://www.xemacs.org/About/XEmacsVsGNUemacs.html

Jim