Yes, I used to work for RMS; I am well aware of the difference. I should also note that most of the systems you mention use proprietary kernel modules; it would be better if they didn’t, and perhaps if Linus’s attitude were different, there would be more interest in fixing the problem.
Also, desktops are where I spend most of my time, so I think they still matter a lot.
I use GNU+Linux on the desktop myself, and I share RMS’s goals, although I’m willing to make bigger compromises for the sake of practicality than him. Linus does not share RMS’s goals, so my point is that from Linus’s point of view his management techniques are highly effective.
Yes, I used to work for RMS; I am well aware of the difference. I should also note that most of the systems you mention use proprietary kernel modules; it would be better if they didn’t, and perhaps if Linus’s attitude were different, there would be more interest in fixing the problem.
Also, desktops are where I spend most of my time, so I think they still matter a lot.
I use GNU+Linux on the desktop myself, and I share RMS’s goals, although I’m willing to make bigger compromises for the sake of practicality than him. Linus does not share RMS’s goals, so my point is that from Linus’s point of view his management techniques are highly effective.