Re: [Fsfe-uk] Free software book?

[Tim Dobson]

As someone who has read both, Free as in Freedom is more entertaining 
and easier to read.

But if you don't like the person give them Free Software, Free Society, 
It conveys all the same stuff but as you say is more "in your face" 
which people tend to like less, but gives counters to *any* possible 
argument.

I think Free Software, Free Society is best for giving to the more 
argumentative who argue more vehemently against Free software, while 
Free as in Freedom is better to inform people who are casual users, a 
little bit about the background to their system without being in their face.

To be honest, Free as in Freedom is ultimately what led to me joining 
the Free Software movement from being an unhappy Windows XP user.

I suppose I would recommend having both, because I believe there is a 
time and place for both, however I would suggest that Free as in Freedom 
would be best for your girlfriend.

Also check whether your local library has either. I was honestly shocked 
to find mine had Free as in Freedom.

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