[calex59]

I long been curious about the mostly positive views of Linux here on FR. Given that many of the people behind free software such Richard Stallman are leftists and/or atheists, how do you personally reconcile their politics with the operating system itself? I’m aware that people like Larry Wall (a Christian) and Eric Raymond (a supporter of gun rights) are exceptions to the broad brush of liberalism pervasive in Linux and free software.

There is a big difference in buying Windows and getting linus for free. With linux you are not supporting anyone with your money, with Windows you are supporting no end of left wing idiots with your money. I run both XP and Mint(a better version of Ubuntu)on my computer. And you think somehow Bill Gates is a conservative?

[re_nortex]

Thanks for the response. However, how did you derive an implication in my message that Bill Gates was a conservative?