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Hi Pavithran,
On Thu, Aug 06, 2009 at 06:24:07PM +0100, pavithran wrote:
> Professional or not I believe this is *linux* users group . And M$ (
> not Microsoft) has an awesome reputation of patent allegations against
> the Free software movement . And as Linux users we ( if we have enough
> free software spirit ) need not give it its due by calling it
> respectfully with its full name .
Again you generalise massively; are you really saying that you feel
you speak for all Linux users with the above (even just all of the
ones with enough "free software spirit")? Do you feel it is a
requirement of having enough "free software spirit" to call
Microsoft names?
I do have a lot of respect for many things that Microsoft have
achieved. I think they've also done some very bad things. I doubt
I am alone in this view, and I am afraid that it is the risk of
being lumped in with your sort of sentiment that leads me to refrain
from labelling myself as part of the free software movement, however
much "free software spirit" I may have. I happen to think it is not
in any way about calling companies stupid names.
You don't have to agree with what someone does or thinks to have
respect for them. To continually call them names just because you
don't agree with them is I think basically just childish. Since I
don't agree with you are you suggesting that I should make some
humourous mis-spelling of your name and then only call you by that
on this list?
> Maybe those who wanted to support " Microsfot being called with its
> proper name" ...
It's a sad day when you actually need a reason to NOT call some
company by a playground insult.
In my opinion any serious message you have is immediately cheapened
by referring to this company as "M$" or "Micro$oft".
Cheers,
Andy
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