[nzlug] RMS Itinerary Update

[Craig Box]

> > > Yeah - I tried that one. If you can come up with a project that uses
> the
> > > kernel but no GNU software, you'll have more weight.
> > >
> >
> > Is busybox 'gnu' software?
>

http://www.gnu.org/gnu/gnu-linux-faq.html#justlinux

I tend to see this situation as a marketing failure. FSF have failed to
> assert their brand and insisting that everyone uses "proper language"
> has never been effective. Ever. There really needs to be a different
> strategy adopted to assert the Free Software identity. When I think of
> it, I'll tell you. Co-opting the (successful) Linux brand, while the
> word is in danger of turning into a generic term, would be one approach.
> Professional marketing people can probably think of others.


(Read the rest of the above link).


> I wouldn't like a focus on nomenclature distract us from the goals of
> Software Freedom.


While we're on the topic, it's time to drop the use of the word 'hacker'.
The media have co-opted the term and given it a new meaning in the minds of
the world. Find a new word to mean tinkerer.  Hell, use tinkerer.  Discuss.

Craig