Let's Move FOSS to Its Logical Conclusion

Sep 23, 2008, 18:02 (5 Talkback[s])
(Other stories by Bruce Byfield)

"In one sense, the idea that all we need is a mostly free operating system is a direct indication of where FOSS is today. Most types of software needed for productivity and leisure computing are now available as FOSS applications, and those that aren't, such as Flash, or video or wireless drivers, are available as free downloads with proprietary licenses. This state of affairs means that, if you don't care about licenses, for the last few years you have been able to run most GNU/Linux distributions without any inconvenience."

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