On 2003-04-22 22:25:44 +0100 Chris Cormack <chris@katipo.co.nz> wrote:
OK, fair enough, but that's not free software, as was being discussed. Yep, which kinda demonstrates one of the weaknesses in the term free software. As you say below, its all about the explanation, not the term :)
I think it demonstrates the weakness of the argument for "open source" that its supporters still rely on the free/free duality even though the denial of their trademark established the many meanings of the words open and source. ;-)
Ahh yeah, but if I was describing Koha to a Maori audience, id use the term Koha, a concept honed over thousands of years :-)
Much nicer, indeed, but Maori audiences are rare over here ;-) (Also, gift is not exactly the same in all cases of free software, but accurate here.) [...]
So you can call it Free Software, I can call it Koha, Rachel can call it Open Source [...]
That's fine. I currently use the "download koha" graphic that is free of the branding, but it would be very nice to get rid of the open source branding from the site, or at least acknowledge the main movement too. Not a high priority, though. -- MJR http://mjr.towers.org.uk/ IM: slef@jabber.at This is my home web site. This for Jabber Messaging. How's my writing? Let me know via any of my contact details.