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0 pointstored2y ago0 comments

It is always good to remind yourself that the worlds largest spy company, Google, uses Free software to run much of it.

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yura2y ago

Your point being? I don't see how it's relevant that Google uses free software. RMS is probably happy that they do. Of course, they should stop spying on people, but I don't see how that's related to their use of free software.

toredOP2y ago

Common argument from Free software advocates is that violation of user's rights is a consequence of proprietary software.

With Google you can even make an argument that they can violate more user's rights because of Free software.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not against Free software per see, the topic is just more complex than what is presented.

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yura2y ago

toredOP2y ago

Common argument from Free software advocates is that violation of user's rights is a consequence of proprietary software.

With Google you can even make an argument that they can violate more user's rights because of Free software.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not against Free software per see, the topic is just more complex than what is presented.

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