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What do dependencies have to do with Free Software?

  • PolishLinux.org; By Borys Musielak (Posted by michuk on Oct 15, 2006 4:40 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Editorial; Groups: GNU
There is one huge difference between the free and non-free software that has some very practical implications in the way we use it. One of those implications are the dependencies between single software packages in the free software model. What do they have to do with the free software philosophy and why should not you be afraid of them? Read on to find this out.

Ten Reasons To Dump Windows [II]

  • PolishLinux.org; By Borys Musielak (Posted by michuk on Oct 3, 2006 7:01 PM EDT)
  • Groups: GNU, Linux; Story Type: News Story
PolishLinux.org: This is the second part of the article about top ten Windows annoyances which made me switch from XP to GNU/Linux and stick with it. It covers system upgrades, recovery after crashes and overall desktop performance. Read part I here.