Re: [LUG] Old PC for toddlers playgroup - Exmouth

[Rob Beard <rob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Paul Sutton wrote:
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> > > > I don't think we should be promoting piracy on the list, even if it's
> > > > only technical piracy (I know it's silly that you can't transfer the
> > > > license, but that is Microsoft, if you don't agree to the EULA then
> > > > don't use it, same as if you don't agree to the GPL, don't use it).
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> > > I agree, If we were to explain the situation and then explain how they
> > > need to fork out lots of money on a legal copy of windows, when there is
> > > a free solution in free software,  the fact MS's own rules prevent us
> > > just grabbing any cd and instlling can work in our favour and against
> > > Microsoft.
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> > > Lets give them the facts and let them choose.
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> > Yep, in fact isn't it Microsoft who say 'Get The Facts?'. :-)
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> > At the end of the day, if they really do end up wanting Windows then
> > fair enough, we can provide some some Free educational stuff, in fact we
> > could even provide copies for the kids parents to take away and use in
> > the form of the OpenDisc.
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> > Rob
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> Yeah, well the get the facts comment was more we need to give people the
> choice, or tell them there is a choice one is free (cost + freedom) may
> run_software you want, but there could be free alternatives to those
> programs.
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> The other costs money but will run your software,
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Yep I know.
> I don't think any group should advocate piracy, think of the fuss the
> free software community creates if someone fails to respect the GPL
> properly.
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I agree.  Organisations such as the Business Software Alliance and FAST 
tend to make an example of businesses who don't use legal software, even 
if it's unintentional.
> So yeah perhaps they are happy to stump up 50+ quid for a copy of
> windows, or may say hmm i didnt know there was an alternative, lets give
> that ago.  However if we are installing linux please please mnake sure
> we are willing to help and support them in its use, and help fix problems.
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Yep, thats why it would be handy if any of the members in the 
Exeter/Exmouth area could possibly assist them.
> Perhaps invite them to the lug list.
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Can do, or at least a LUG meeting.

Rob



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