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From: Ed Jensen <ejensen+usenet@tiny.net>
Subject: Re: Market pressures for more reliable software
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In comp.lang.java.programmer Ted Dennison <dennison@telepath.com> wrote:
: When I capitalize "Free", its to indicate that I'm talking about FSF-style "Free
: Software".

Is anyone else annoyed that the FSF has decided to redefine the term
"free software" for marketing purposes?

I think I'll scoop up some doggie poo, put it in a bowl, and place a
sticker on it that says "Rose Petals".

-Ed, who thinks "Free Software" (GPL-style) is unethical.