Re: MAINTAINERS file

[David Kastrup]

Jeremy Maitin-Shepard <address@hidden> writes:

> More seriously, I think the goal of the GNU project should be to
> promote free software.

[...]

> You may argue that promoting the "GNU" name is important for promoting
> free software, but I don't buy that.

[...]

> I think the most significant barrier to greater appreciation for the
> idea of free software is the fact that it is very hard for
> non-programmers to understand or appreciate the idea of free software,
> and the vast majority of computer users are non-programmers.

Which is why something like the name with which something is mentioned
in the news to non-programmers makes an important difference.

I certainly consider the "GNU/Linux" naming issue a public relations
disaster for the FSF.  But it can't be denied that its primary goal,
rising awareness towards the GNU project (though not necessarily
sympathy) is being served by it.

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David Kastrup, Kriemhildstr. 15, 44793 Bochum