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The Role and Value of Truly Free Linux Distributions

Publication:EarthWeb.comDate:Oct 24 2007
Reporter:Roy Schestowitz

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As GNU/Linux becomes more popular, the motives behind its inceptions are often forgotten. Linux is a free operating system, but its broadening userbase perceives this freedom as pertaining to cost, not rights and liberty. It's important to step back and remind ourselves of the purpose and importance of distributions which try to make a difference, sometimes at the cost of ease of installation and use.


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