__/ [ Mark Kent ] on Wednesday 13 December 2006 18:42 \__
> begin oe_protect.scr
> Dr. GroundAxe <groundaxe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
>> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>>> Introduction to Freedom
>>>
>>> ,----[ Main points ]
>>> | Freedom with Software
>>> |
>>> | Freedom with Digital Formats
>>> |
>>> | Freedom with Hardware
>>> |
>>> | Freedom with Art
>>> |
>>> | Freedom with the Internet
>>> `----
>>>
>>> http://www.libervis.com/introduction_to_freedom
>>>
>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libre
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>> Mindless hyperbole.
>
> Oh dear - you didn't understand, then?
>
>> What about the freedom of content developers to not
>> have their work stolen?
>
> This is not a "freedom", this is about imposing monopolies supported by
> the state, in order that people can extract money from other people in a
> state-sponsored way.
>
>> What about the freedom of companies to protect
>> IP that they have spent millions and millions of dollars developing?
>
> Again, this is not a "freedom", it is, once again, about imposing
> monopolies.
>
> They are only doing this in order to relieve the public of even more
> millions and millions and millions of dollars. Let's not pretend that
> there's anything "nice" going on here, just capitalism. I like
> capitalism, a lot, but abusing the legal system is not my view of how
> capitalism should work.
It's intersting that you mention this now. I wrote something about it just a
few minutes ago (before even reading your message).
http://schestowitz.com/Weblog/archives/2006/12/14/media-control/
The gist: Microsoft threatens capitalism. It corrupted the term/definition
and makes it akin to totality. IMHO. This also relates to my other big
concern (should even be bigger): the environment. It's all about greed in a
world of self-serving corporations. Working together for the betterment of
the planet. Ha. Forget about it... it's all about refining the quarterly
reports.
Speaking of which, Europe lists Apple among the biggest culprits too. Linux I
can actually see as benevolent because it discourages waste (hardware
upgrades, shrink-wrapped and box software, etc)...
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