Sunday, September 28, 2008

Great Quotes from Richard Stallman and Linus Torvalds

1. “Software is like sex: it's better when it's free.”
-Linus Torvalds
2. "Once GNU is written, everyone will be able to obtain good system software free, just like air."
-Richard M. Stallman
3. "When it comes to software, I much prefer free software, because I have very seldom seen a program that has worked well enough for my needs, and having sources available can be a
life-saver."
-Linus Torvalds
4.
"To be able to choose between proprietary software packages is to be able to choose your master. Freedom means not having a master. And in the area of computing, freedom means not using proprietary software."
-Richard M. Stallman
5.
"I'm doing a free operating system just a hobby, won't be big and professional like gnu for 386 (486) AT clones."
-Linus Torvalds
6.
“If you focus your mind on the freedom and community that you can build by staying firm, you will find the strength to do it.”
-Richard M. Stallman

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