GNU and UUNET

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From: Richard Stallman
Date: Mon, 06 Feb 1995 08:49

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I'm told there is a discussion about whether it is wrong for the GNU
project to have a special connection with UUNET, because Microsoft
bought shares in UUNET.

I cannot see any reason why it would be wrong.  True, Microsoft
develops proprietary software, and that is wrong.  But the GNU project
has never refused to work with people or organizations *on free
software* just because they also work on proprietary software.  We
work with many people and companies that develop proprietary software.
We don't work with them on proprietary software development, only on
projects that contribute to GNU.

However, there is not much need to argue about this, because the GNU
project has no connection or relationship with UUNET.

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