[clug] Free ubuntu

[Fredd]

Regarding non-free drivers, as I understand it, Ubuntu doesn't contain any  
when it ships, or when  downloaded.
I am then free to decide if I want to pollute Ubuntu with programs to  
enable me to enjoy my computer.
Others are free to keep Ubuntu pristine, that is their choice.
Or they can use Fedora, or other unpolluted distros.
The success of Automatix and easyUbuntu point to the fact that people just  
want to get on with it, easily.
Yes, it would be better to have a pure distro which could be maintained by  
anybody, but give it time,
more companies are coming to the realisation that Linux and freedom are  
good for business.
Much is said about freedom, why do some feel that it is their duty to  
restrict that freedom "for the good of the cause"?
If Canonical put non-free drivers into Flighty, then it will be an  
acknowledgement of the demand for that type of distro.
The advantage is that they can  ensure  all runs smoothly, ( makes sign of  
cross, throws salt over shoulder).

cheers
Fredd