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		sagarun on Dec 12, 2010 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: When Free Software isn't better IMHO , changing names will create confusion among naive users. Example openoffice-> Libere office. We have been using the term "Free software" for years.

mfukar on Dec 12, 2010 [–]

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..

EGreg on Dec 12, 2010 | [–]

EXACTLY!!!!!!!

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