[nzlug] RMS HBCLUG (Possible Visit...)

[Mark Foster]

On Wed, 9 Jan 2008, Simon Bridge wrote:

> Those who have been a bit surprised to find me plugging the "Free
> Software" angle more fiercely than normal may be interested to learn
> that RMS has been offering suggestions about changing HBCLUG to be more
> GNU-friendly. He *really* doesn't like to see the "Linux" without the
> "GNU/" in front.

I have much respect for RMS, his achievments, and his enthusiasum.
However the GNU/Linux argument is (in my mind) old and tired.
Perhaps 'correctly' call it that way, but to pick on everyone who doesn't 
say GNU/Linux when they talk about our favourite OS is overboard, in my 
humble opinion.

Beyond that, I do admire RMS for his committment to the cause.

> I've been thinking it would be cool to get him down here to do one of
> his talks... he's keen, and can come August.
>
> What sort of interest is there in this?

I'd love to see him in Wellington.. :)

Mark.