[OLPC-Philippines] Stallman and OLPC

[James Shields]

I understand the use of free software to keep the cost down.  That makes
perfect sense.

It's the religious zeal of the FOSS types that turn off a LOT of people.
James Shields


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  We should be delivering content and software they can use at no cost.
  Beyond that, we should just shut up.  Otherwise, we'll be labeled FOSS
  zealots and a lot of doors will close.

  To my understanding, free software was used to lower the cost. An XO - XP
version will add another $10 to the cost of each laptop. That is why, I
think, many people were so vocal by using FOSS alone on the laptop or their
doors will _also_ be closed.
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