Re: [Fsfe-uk] Low cost computing for small business - Comments wanted

[Andrew Savory]

On 15 Apr 2002, Martin Coxall wrote:

> > A searchable database which allows people to specify what they
> > currently use, which can deliver an alternative list. The list could
> > probably be further refined by allowing them to select features they
> > require.
>
> What happens when the only available free software is inferior to the
> proprietary software or when there is no nearest equivalent?

Probably a good idea to make people aware of that, too. It's important to
make people aware of the bad as well as the good: the last thing we need
is people moving en-masse to linux, finding they can't do what they want
and then becoming disenfranchised.

It also gives the hackers a hint on where to focus their attention ;-)


Andrew.

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