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by EGreg 5661 days ago
Well yea, but I am assuming that free software advocates are ADVOCATING for free software -- so if they call it liberating software, their task will be much much easier.
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sagarun 5661 days ago
IMHO , changing names will create confusion among naive users. Example openoffice-> Libere office. We have been using the term "Free software" for years.
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mfukar 5661 days ago
Yes, and people still don't know what it stands for.

That should've been a wakeup call for free and open software advocates since at least 10 years ago..

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EGreg 5661 days ago
EXACTLY!!!!!!!
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