[Open-graphics] Discussions with Richard Stallman

[Hugh Fisher]

Kyle Winkler wrote:
> We should defiantly jump on any opportunity to team up with the FSF.  Even
> if you don't agree with them 100%, they are very good at getting things
> done, and they are after the same things we are.  They apparently have some
> monetary resources as well, as they pledged $60,000 to the Free Ryzom
> project before it failed.

I strongly disagree.

When this project was started, there was a long debate about
how 'free' / 'libre' the project was. The eventual outcome
was that we don't care what OS gets used and that the specs
and driver code would be available to Linux, BSD, and yes
even Microsoft Windows.

That fits the definition of 'open source' rather than 'free
software' as promoted by the FSF.

(There were those who disagreed, and eventually stormed off
declaring that they would produce a REAL free graphics card.)

I'd also point out that the FSF has a reputation, deserved
or not, for being hostile to business interests, which may
make it harder to find OEM/etc partners.


-- 
	Hugh Fisher
	DCS, ANU