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In comp.os.linux.advocacy Jason Clifford <jason@dlsl.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> In article <907545396snz@vision25.demon.co.uk>, Phil Hunt
> <philh@vision25.demon.co.uk> writes
>>But you do already use Open Source software, if your Organisation:
>>line is anything to go by.
>>
>>So how can you be sure yuo won't be using other Open Source software
>>in the future.

> So what? I use FREE software because I hapen to agree with the
> principle, but primarily becuase it is the best available solution to my
> requirements.

>>In any case, the principle is well established that people have to
>>pay taxes fro everything, they can't opt out of paying a particular
>>tax because they don't use the services funded by that tax. (Or 
>>rather they can, provided they leave the country).

> For necessary social services, yes. Are you trying to argue that
> computer software is such a necessary social service?

Sure, I'll step up and say that.  No less than that which is governed
by the FCC. (in the US, anyhoo)  Just because it's new doesn't mean it
isn't/can't be/won't be necessary.


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