Re: Free Software vs. Librous Software

Adam Ophir Shapira wrote:

> Eric G Ortego wrote:
>
>>>
>>> Linux is "libre" but I wouldn't call most distributions "gratis".
>>> To get most major distributions, you have to either buy a copy
>>> in a store, or pay a lot of money for the super-speed Internet
>>> connection needed to download it. 
>>
>>
>>
>> What are you still on 56k dialup?
>>
> No, but I'm considering goingn back to it because cable is
> so expensive.
>
> Furthermore, to download the kinds of files I'd need to
> download to get RH-Linux from the web, I'd need something
> like a T1 line. 

try bittorrent I got RH9 all 3 CD's on a slow(512k) cable in about 2 hours.

>
>
> BTW: Are you just having a bad day, or is hurning insults
> *always* how you argue?

LOL
Not a bad day. I may be having some slashdot withdrawals but I always 
argue harsh.

I don't recall any insults that didnt fit tho....did I?

I usualy play nice and withdraw any unfit insults. That can take alot of 
time if I happen to be drinking and posting. ;-)

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