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In article <1992Dec16.132756.20642@gssec.bt.co.uk> (comp.sys.mac.oop.misc,comp.sys.mac.programmer), agauld@gssec.bt.co.uk (Alan Gauld) writes:
> >.... Also, a port of gcc 2.x is in the works (not through GNU since 
> > R. Stallman doesn't like the Mac...) and that'll run under MPW.
> A small point but I don't think Stallman has anything against Macs. 
> Its Apple he doesn't like (and anyone else who throws copyright suits 
> around)... Since Apple are thus hindering development of quality software he
> doesn't believe they should be able to use "his" (ie GNU) software. I'm not
> sure I agree with him but I do respect his views and ponder the morality of
> porting GNU stuff to Apple platforms when the authors would rather it wasn't
> done... Shouldn't the "porter" just go out and write his own?

And maybe Stahllman (and you) should re-read his own GNU manifesto.

I can see him putting Macs at the bottom of the porting list.
I can see him LOUDLY stating his grievances about Apple.
I can see him not buying or accepting Macs.

Calling into moral question the action of porting GNU code to the
Mac is ridiculous. Calling GNU software "his" is even more absurd.


tim endres - time@ice.com

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