On 31/07/12 14:41, Joe wrote:
I share mostly the same opinions as mentioned in the interesting little article
by Richard Stallman (https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/nonfree-games.en.html).
It will be good, for people like me who already use Linux mainly, but are
forced to use Windows for games. It will also be good to bring some publicity
and new people to Linux.
However, it will potentially have repercussions that may change things in Linux
that are currently reasons to use it.
I've mentioned this on D&C GLUG. Personally I don't mind non-free when
it comes to games as I see them as entertainment much in the same way as
I see music or films. Reading the blog posts Valve have made they seem
to at least recognise the platform as 'open source' and not just another
platform.
Still I think it would be nice if more game companies would do what id
Software has done with id Tech 1-4 and license them under GPL (even if
it is only after they have moved onto a newer engine).
If Valve gets serious it would make sense that they at least contribute
to making some existing free software better though.
Gibbs
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