[Web4lib] Should the Gates Foundation Support Linux and Apple?

[R. Wood]

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On Wed, Sep 02, 2009 at 08:20:02AM -0400, Thomas Dowling stated:
> On 09/02/2009 06:25 AM, Phil Shapiro wrote:
> > Here's a think-piece blog post i composed this morning about whether
> > the Gates Foundation should support the purchase of Linux and
> > Macintosh computers in public libraries.
> 
> If we all say "yes", what then?  Stop taking their money until they
> give in?
> 
> Thomas Dowling

I'm curious to know what would happen if a computer donated by GF was
accepted as a donation, and then summarily re-installed with Linux as
the operating system (or even as a dual-boot system)?  Or is this
'forbidden' by the GF overlords?

If this is not an option, then why wait for GF, who is
apparently/logically beholden to the Windows operating system?  Just
begin to 'do it yourself' (DIY), one PC at a time.  Arrange to start
accepting donations of slightly older computers, and get some geeks from
the local Linux User Group (LUG) to start installing Linux on them.
Lather, rinse, repeat  :-)

My $0.02,
Raymond
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