Free software question

aric_swartzell · 07-21-2008, 06:01 PM

Ok so I've been a big free software nut for years now and was wondering about something. Out of the people here that run Gnu/Linux how many of you have second thoughts about running proprietary software on your Gnu/Linux system? Regnum is proprietary, do you have any issues with that? Also do you run other proprietary software on your system? Just want to get an idea how this community feels about such things.

Znurre · 07-21-2008, 06:20 PM

I do not have any problems with running non-opensource software on my computer, however I wish that Regnum was opensource to speed up development.

theotherhiveking · 07-21-2008, 06:22 PM

Same as Znurre.

btw Znurre rocks.

LenaRosemberg · 07-21-2008, 07:22 PM

Same as Znurre.

Both models should live together.

Miraculix · 07-21-2008, 07:23 PM

I wish every bit of software that I ran on my PC was GPL'ed. But that can't happen, not right now. The PC is a tool, and if I can't do my work with GPL software, I'll use what is needed, regardless of licence. That goes for games as well, games are meant to amuse me, if a game is GPL'ed but doesn't amuse me, I won't play it. And vice versa, like with RO, if a game amuses me, I'll play it, even if it's not GPL'ed.

Hurd instead of Linux!

Ulmanyar · 07-21-2008, 07:56 PM

For me, I really love free (as in freedom) software. Almost everything I run is free. I think the only two exceptions from that rule are games and certain drivers needed to make my hardware work the way I want it too. I really hope that NVIDIA will release documentation for their cards soon, so that Noveau finally gets gaming-performance for my/all cards. I hate that I'm not good enough at developing and testing to contribute myself. But I'm trying to learn something (Python atm) so that I can contribute more to the lovely FOSS-community!

Actually, certain software related to my education are not free. We are using GNU/Linux at school but some software, such as Matlab (Octave is not always an option) and LabVIEW, are proprietary.

ArcticWolf · 07-21-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by aric_swartzell

Ok so I've been a big free software nut for years now and was wondering about something. Out of the people here that run Gnu/Linux how many of you have second thoughts about running proprietary software on your Gnu/Linux system? Regnum is proprietary, do you have any issues with that? Also do you run other proprietary software on your system? Just want to get an idea how this community feels about such things.

I try not to run Closed Source in my computer, but since Regnum is a cool game sometimes you can make a sacrifice. Currently, I'm not running any closed-source app, just when I want to play.

I'm a big enthusiast of Free/Libre Open Source Software, but sometimes that strategy doesn't work. Even if it's an excellent idea, it's not a panacea.

As DjupaTanken said, sometimes we just have to get used to closed source apps, like Matlab or Wolfram Mathematica.

Just as Miraculix said: the computer is just a tool, and I'm trying to use whatever it needs to make it work. I try to choose f/loss when suitable. Otherwise, I use closed source apps the least I can, or try to make my own tools.

PS: Unfortunately, HURD will never be completed. I just want the friggin' QNX to be GPL! Realtime, Fault-resistant, stable, hyper-fast and simple.

Comp · 07-23-2008, 03:56 PM

There's no love like free love....

NightTwix · 07-26-2008, 10:24 AM

I try to be very strict about closed source software and rather use open sourced alternatives.
The few exceptions i make are either because they are superior (i.e. opera) or because theres no choice if you dont want to miss a lot of features (i.e. nvidia drivers) .... or regnum

ArcticWolf · 07-26-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NightTwix

The few exceptions i make are either because they are superior (i.e. opera)

Oh.. PLEASE! Well, I don't want to start a flame

07-21-2008, 06:01 PM	#1
aric_swartzell Master Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 293	Free software question Ok so I've been a big free software nut for years now and was wondering about something. Out of the people here that run Gnu/Linux how many of you have second thoughts about running proprietary software on your Gnu/Linux system? Regnum is proprietary, do you have any issues with that? Also do you run other proprietary software on your system? Just want to get an idea how this community feels about such things.

07-21-2008, 06:20 PM	#2
Znurre Marquis Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: RA Posts: 1,897	I do not have any problems with running non-opensource software on my computer, however I wish that Regnum was opensource to speed up development. __________________ Winning a fight is not what makes you a good player, it's how you do it. http://home.znur.re/screenshot%20201...2011_39_37.jpg

07-21-2008, 06:22 PM	#3
theotherhiveking Count Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,452	Same as Znurre. btw Znurre rocks. __________________ ⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺

07-21-2008, 07:22 PM	#4
LenaRosemberg Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: France Posts: 80	Same as Znurre. Both models should live together. __________________ For ages, the Rosemberg Order, made of girls from all realms and races worked for appreciation and comprehension between all the peoples of Regnum. But the war forced their split. Having failed as peacekeepers, may Lena (M50), Aenamia (C45), Helena (H32) and the others be known as powerful warriors and trustful clanmates.

07-21-2008, 07:23 PM	#5
Miraculix Count Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Infinite Improbability Drive Posts: 1,287	I wish every bit of software that I ran on my PC was GPL'ed. But that can't happen, not right now. The PC is a tool, and if I can't do my work with GPL software, I'll use what is needed, regardless of licence. That goes for games as well, games are meant to amuse me, if a game is GPL'ed but doesn't amuse me, I won't play it. And vice versa, like with RO, if a game amuses me, I'll play it, even if it's not GPL'ed. Hurd instead of Linux! __________________ Hit me, nail me, make me God. Panoramix :: Half Elf Hunter ## Miraculix :: Half Elf Marksman ## Aspirinix :: Wood Elf Conjurer Syrtis :: Horus :: Antartes

07-21-2008, 07:56 PM	#6
Ulmanyar Initiate Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 231	For me, I really love free (as in freedom) software. Almost everything I run is free. I think the only two exceptions from that rule are games and certain drivers needed to make my hardware work the way I want it too. I really hope that NVIDIA will release documentation for their cards soon, so that Noveau finally gets gaming-performance for my/all cards. I hate that I'm not good enough at developing and testing to contribute myself. But I'm trying to learn something (Python atm) so that I can contribute more to the lovely FOSS-community! Actually, certain software related to my education are not free. We are using GNU/Linux at school but some software, such as Matlab (Octave is not always an option) and LabVIEW, are proprietary.

07-23-2008, 03:56 PM	#8
Comp Count Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jippy's Mom's House Posts: 1,286	There's no love like free love.... __________________ Compost (60 Hunter) Alsius Compoundious (Dead and gone...)

07-26-2008, 10:24 AM	#9
NightTwix Count Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 1,655	I try to be very strict about closed source software and rather use open sourced alternatives. The few exceptions i make are either because they are superior (i.e. opera) or because theres no choice if you dont want to miss a lot of features (i.e. nvidia drivers) .... or regnum