[PLUG] Please, it's not GNU/Linux
Preston Crawford
prestonc at crawfordsolutions.com
Tue Nov 26 15:54:59 UTC 2002
On Tue, 26 Nov 2002, Jeme A Brelin wrote:
> As a programmer, sure, props to the man who put in the effort and
> (somewhat) manages the project. As a human being, sure, I will defend his
> rights as staunchly as any other person.
>
> But I have absolutely no respect for Linus' lack of vision and social
> consciousness. I think that he is essentially short-sighted and selfish.
> I feel he turned his back on an opportunity to serve mankind by taking a
> place as champion of Freedom. Instead, he giggles and titles his book
> "Just For Fun". The man squandered perhaps a once-in-a-generation chance
> at revolution.
>
> Personally, I think there's still time and opportunity for him to redeem
> himself, but he shows no sign of taking it... not from where I sit.
>
So what are *YOU* doing to live up to these same lofty ideals, pray tell?
Preston
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