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[News] RMS: Enemies of Free Software Already Fighting

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Dave Harding on Software Freedom Origins

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| “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you 
| win.” Those are the words Mahatma Gandi used to describe the states of 
| resistance to non-violent movements for change. {00:47}  
| 
| This afternoon, I’d like to introduce you to one of those movements: the free 
| software movement. The free in free software stands for freedom; it’s the 
| same free as in the terms free speech or free market. {01:00}  
| 
| I’m pleased to tell you that the enemies of free software are very clearly 
| fighting us, placing us only one step away from victory according to Gandi. 
| But the enemies of free software have also ignored us and they’ve laughed us, 
| and I want to start my speech by telling you about how we overcame those 
| challenges. {01:20}     
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http://understandinglimited.com/2008/01/19/software-freedom-origins

Extreme trolling activity? Check.

Attempts to change laws (DMCA/SWPats)? Check.

Saber-rattling? Check.

Corruption of standards bodies? Check.

Yes, they are fighting now.


Related:

Sun exec accuses Microsoft of 'patent terrorism'

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| The efforts of Microsoft to pressure the Linux community over alleged and 
| unspecified patents is akin to "patent terrorism", according to a local 
| executive for Sun Microsystems.  
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http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/soa/Sun-exec-accuses-Microsoft-of-patent-terrorism-/0,130061733,339280437,00.htm


Microsoft, the art of Corporate Terrorism.

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| Microsoft, no longer the technological leader in the Computer Desktop
| market, is taking on a terrorist role in its attempt remain in power
| at all costs. (see the link to the CNN story below)
| 
| The tactic is intended to frighten current, and would be, free 
| software users away from products that Microsoft just can't compete
| with. It's not a new tactic, but for the first time desperation is
| beginning to show.
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http://sweetcomputing.com/index.php?wiki=Microsoft_Terrorism


Convicted Monopolist Terrorizes Software Industry

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| That headline is designed to grab your attention. Sensationalistic as
| it may be, it also happens to be true, if what you mean by 'terrorize'
| is to provoke fear.
| 
| If you've been following the presidential race in the United States,
| you know the present crop of candidates have been exploiting the fear
| of the American people as they never have before in the history of
| the country.
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http://www.linux.org/news/opinion/ms_threats.html
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