Re: Shut Up With The Open Source Politics, OK?

Daniel C. von Asmuth (asmuth-8LkvcxCLB6JmR6Xm/[email protected]) wrote:
" Thus quoth Adam Kosmin on Thu, Oct 09, 2003 at 06:17:45PM -0400:
" > 
" > I choose to use the term Free Software since the Open Source movement
" > seems (at least to me) focus on the added benifit or side effects of
" > what is typically expeirienced through the use of Free Software.
" > 
" > The goal of Free Software is not to reduce TCO. However, this usually
" > happens.
" > 
" > The goal of Free Software is not to develop better software (i.e secure
" > and/or flexible) than closed solutions. However, this usually ends up
" > happening as a side effect relating to the development model.
" > 
" > Remember, the term "Open Source" was created in order to develop a
" > business model. While I have nothing against companies injecting money
" > into the F/OSS pool, I have to remember that the Richard's motives did
" > not include building a business model from Free Software. 
" > 
" > The goal of Free Software is that it is Free; period. It is the freedom
" > that needs to be appreciated by the user base. Otherwise, with out the
" > appreciation, the user base will not defend it when closed vendors offer
" > their closed wares at no cost (i.e. bait and switch).
" > 
" > IMHO, The term "Open Source" is a dangerous one because it teaches its
" > followers all the wrong values. 
" > 
" Now how should I phrase your arguments to convince the management of a
" large corporation?
" 
" Kind regards,
" 
" 
" Daniel von Asmuth
" 

I would focus on the empowering nature of Free Software as opposed to
the restraining nature of Non-Free.


Best,
Adam Kosmin


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