Stallman: If you want freedom don't follow Linus Torvalds, Sep 12, 2007

The founder of the Free Software Foundation asks readers whether they will fight for freedom or be too lazy to resist.

The expected approval of the GNU General Public License version 3 (GPLv3) could further muddy the waters for Microsoft's claims it will collect payment on its patents for Linux technology as there is a question about whether the company's interoperability deal with Novell will violate the forthcoming final draft.

Not often thought of as radio stars, Linux developers are now able to steal the limelight thanks to Dapto couple James and Karin Purser who produce the Linux Australia Update and the LUG Roundup podcasts from their lounge room.

The logic is certainly strong, given the strong performance of Linux in the region, and the generally patchy support available for local character sets in the Windows systems. Recent virus and worm attacks, which used Microsoft security flaws, are also quoted as reasons for moving away.