Gregory's Server@dthompson @daviwil @anticomputer is there a reasonable place I can catch up on the main arguments against?
I’ve long been unimpressed with the strict stance of the GNU project, primarily for practical reasons. Only recently have I come to recognize the value of the position. I can’t avoid using proprietary solutions at work, but I definitely would require the guarantees of the GPL before I would accept certain types of tech solutions
@IPmonger @dthompson @anticomputer The main argument against FSDG is that the kernel firmware blob restriction just isn't practical because many users own laptops that are not compatible with Linux Libre.
If the vast majority of your potential users have hardware that doesn't work with the distro and the guidelines forbid them to ask about it on official channels, it places a huge barrier.
In an ideal world, we wouldn't need the proprietary blobs. I'd prefer it!