[Linux-aus] Firefox vs IceWeasel

[Karl Goetz]

gareth wrote:
> Marco Ostini wrote:
>> In my opinion it's important to maintain the recognition that Firefox 
>> currently enjoys among "ordinary users" who are in the process of 
>> developing trust in FOSS while being faithful to the values of truly 
>> free and well coded software.
>
They don't trust FOSS (the F is Free, incase you forgot) if they cant 
handle a name change to ensure the freedom to distribute the product (or 
a clone). Said ordinary user is at most into OSS. And TBH, i don't think 
said "ordinary user" exists.
>>
>> What are your thoughts?
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Marco
>
> I was just wondering if there was consensus withing Linux.Aus that the 
> Firefox/Iceweasle(omg) situation is in fact a debacle that jeopardises 
> FOSS from taking its rightful place as a global standard.
How does it jeopardise it (How is it a debarcle?)? its a browser for 
crying out loud. in my 'Internet' menu its called "Firefox Web Browser". 
"Iceweasle Web Browser" wont cause my head to implode, and i very much 
doubt anyone else's.

>
> This type of disparity does not imbue confidence in potential converts.
Which ones? The ones that want a Windows clone, or the ones who want 
Free Software?
>
> If there is consensus then I would strongly desire Linux.Aus to 
> formally voice our opinion on this matter (Quite sternly, with hand 
> waves).
>
> Here's hoping common sense prevails.
>
> Gareth
>
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