On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 7:18 PM, Bert Freudenberg <b...@freudenbergs.de>wrote:
> > On 28.08.2009, at 11:33, Bill Kerr wrote: > > > n Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 7:20 AM, Walter Bender > > <walter.ben...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> === Sugar Digest === > >> 4. The recent FSF campaign condemning the use of Windows 7 in > >> education (See http://windows7sins.org/) imputes OLPC in complicity > >> with Microsoft. It is disappointing that the FSF is not making any > >> constructive arguments in favor of free software alternatives to > >> Windows such as Sugar on GNU/Linux, which is currently shipped on > >> every machine distributed by OLPC. > > > > http://windows7sins.org/#1 > > When I first saw it I interpreted that page as contrasting the xo as > > a positive alternative to Windows (and still think that is a valid > > interpretation) > > > > When I read what walter wrote above later I was shocked to realise > > that it could indeed be interpreted the way walter has, as well > > > > On revisiting I can't see any clarifying text there > > You need to click the "Learn more" link next to the XO picture. > > Citing from that concoction: > > "As a result, it is expected that the main effect of the OLPC project > -- if it succeeds -- will be to turn millions of children into > Microsoft dependents. That is a negative effect, to the point where > the world would be better off if the OLPC project had never existed. > The project tragically became yet another example of Microsoft > exerting its control to ends harmful to society's freedom." > > It's tragic how they undermine their allies' efforts in their blind > zealousness. I see it now, thanks Bert. I agree, it's far too zealous and purist. I agree with Luke too. ( I did click on that link before but it sometimes seems to just reload the same page) I do give the FSF an annual donation so I'll write to them and complain. I thought the over zealousness came more from some FSF supporters than the leadership but perhaps I was wrong.
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