My primary OS is Windows (I use it for work) and I have Linux as my second OS. If I upgrade my linux distro to the paid version so I can have more features, will Windows be okay? Thanks I’m a newb

  • TMP_NKcYUEoM7kXg4qYe@lemmy.world
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    21 hours ago

    But you posted an image of Stallman with “absolutely proprietary” written inside said image. You can imply whatever you want but it’s weird to add that image when Stallman would be completely fine with “pay-walling a free OS”. Rather he would probably even encourage it.

    • Xanza@lemm.eeEnglish
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      10 hours ago

      Ahh yes, as evidenced by absolutely nothing whatsoever, I mean Jesus Christ, the GNU ideologue is completely antithetical in every possible way to your statement…

      GNU’s goal is to give computer users freedom and control in their use of their computers and computing devices by collaboratively developing and publishing software that gives everyone the rights to freely run the software, copy and distribute it, study it, and modify it.

      You have less than zero idea what you’re speaking about…

      • TMP_NKcYUEoM7kXg4qYe@lemmy.world
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        4 minutes ago

        I actually do know what I’m talking about. See https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/selling.en.html

        Many people believe that the spirit of the GNU Project is that you should not charge money for distributing copies of software, or that you should charge as little as possible—just enough to cover the cost. This is a misunderstanding.

        Though I advise you to read the whole article. They for example explain why you should charge “substantial fee” for redistribution of Free Software.