From: jahoti via libreplanet-discuss <libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org>
To: Jean Louis <bugs@gnu.support>, Arthur Torrey <arthur_torrey@comcast.net>
Cc: libreplanet-discuss <libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org>
Subject: Re: Linux distro chooser
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2021 02:57:00 +0000 [thread overview]
Message-ID: <ce8a29ed-89b4-353f-2845-c64e5471e001@envs.net> (raw)
In-Reply-To: <YXjiX2nhLrx5ML4T@protected.localdomain>
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On 10/27/21 5:23 AM, Jean Louis wrote:
> * Arthur Torrey <arthur_torrey@comcast.net> [2021-10-26 06:51]:
>> IMHO given that a user starting on the Freedom Ladder probably has
>> hardware that was purchased for a non-free OS, pointing them at an
>> all-free distro is setting them up for a bad experience...
>
> Quite contrary, giving proprietary software to user without his
> knowledge is subjugating user to control of software makers, that has
> been shown over and over again to be bad experience.
>
> I would not call it "Freedom Ladder", you give me impression it is
> something difficult, while I don't share that viewpoint.
True as that may be, it is important to consider that switching to a new
OS (even part-time) is a relatively large step, especially for those who
don't do so regularly. If the experience does not begin well, there is a
real risk people will give up and be less willing to try again in future.
That's not to suggest recommending non-free distros, just that great
care be taken to ensure people will not install the free ones only to be
frustrated by them.
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Thread overview: 21+ messages / expand[flat|nested] mbox.gz Atom feed top
2021-10-26 3:49 Linux distro chooser Arthur Torrey
2021-10-27 5:23 ` Jean Louis
2021-10-28 2:57 ` jahoti via libreplanet-discuss [this message]
2021-10-28 4:13 ` Jean Louis
2021-10-28 5:54 ` jahoti via libreplanet-discuss
2021-10-28 6:12 ` Jean Louis
2021-10-28 6:35 ` jahoti via libreplanet-discuss
2021-10-28 8:18 ` Jean Louis
2021-10-28 14:21 ` Michael McMahon
2021-10-29 4:48 ` Jean Louis
2021-11-14 4:25 ` vidak
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2021-10-24 17:26 Paul Sutton via libreplanet-discuss
2021-10-24 18:06 ` Robert
2021-10-27 5:25 ` Jean Louis
2021-10-24 19:16 ` Dennis Payne
2021-10-25 4:03 ` Jean Louis
2021-10-25 8:09 ` Paul Sutton via libreplanet-discuss
2021-10-25 12:22 ` Jean Louis
2021-10-25 14:31 ` Greg Farough
2021-10-26 1:22 ` jahoti via libreplanet-discuss
2021-10-26 16:12 ` Paul Sutton via libreplanet-discuss
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