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Re: OT Re: Vote results
de Al 05/02/2006 10:37
John Jay Smith wrote:
>> Is "nagware" off topic in freeware ng? YES other than to state that
>> such a program is nagware.
>
> Nagware is NOT offtopic in this newsgroup!
>
> This newsgroup is called alt.comp.freeware
>
> Please read the meaning of the term freeware in wikipedia a free online
> encyclopedia.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeware
>
> I quote wikipedia: "The only criterion for being classified as "freeware" is
> that the software must be made available at no cost"
>
> and even in that case the newsgroup has an ALT before its name...
>
> this means ALTernative giving the meaning of freedom not some
> netcop dominated group as Corliss envisions it.
>
> However I dont personally post nagware unless it is the last resort, and no
> other
> freeware exists, and I notify the poster WARNING him of the nature of the
> application.
> Just like the FIRST POST that started this whole corliss vote thing!
>
Approximately 70 people responded to the ridiculous question asked by
John Corliss. SEVENTY PEOPLE!!! Do want you want!