[Linux-aus] Grant proposal: Software Freedom Day CDs for Australia

Michael Still mikal at stillhq.com
Tue Jun 17 14:23:04 EST 2008


Donna Benjamin wrote:
> ----- "Martin Visser" <martinvisser99 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hey Martin,
> 
>> Maybe this is dumb observation, but what is wrong with asking for a
>>  gold coin donation when we give out CDs that LA pays for.
> 
> I don't think this is dumb at all. I like your assertion that it may
> help to distinguish free as in beer, and free as in speech... and
> encouraging people to share the CD, make copies of it, and pass it on
> should also increase the value of the offering.  The disc costs money
> - what's on it is pure freedom.

I think this is a great idea too. Perhaps even print on the disk "copy
me as much as you like". Families / friends can then just take one and
duplicate it themselves.

Mikal



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