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[Lloyd D Budd]

On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 07:49:09 -0500, Seth Williamson <orthodox at ntelos.net> wrote:

> The best thing the makers of Ubuntu can do to advance the cause of
> humanity is to make the best open-source software they can.  Don't mix
> up that job with politics.  They are two different worlds.  Show
> humanity to others by your own actions in your own life.
I think you mean "They are two different worlds [to Seth Williamson]. 
Even then things are seldom discrete .   There is politics to the
commitment of remaining free , updated , and support .

> Professionals
> and users should create and promote open-source software because it is
> an excellent tool.
Should is a dangerous word .  That may impose your values (politics)
on others as much as anything else described here .

> It requires no further justification.
It may require further justification , but some benefit from thinking
make source open is the correct thing to do .

-- 
Peace be in you ,
Lloyd D Budd