Hey! Just thought I would drop by and answer your questions.
"Not quite sure what the point of the 2.0 PDF is, since it seems to be available only for purchase."
All you have to do is ask. 1.0 was a decent first effort. It got the word out. But it was not complete, or necessarily completely accurate. 2.0 gave me the chance to revise some of what I had written. I also expanded the book - from 55 to 240 pages. 1.0 laments the lack of software that Christians can run on GNU/Linux. 2.0 points out what programs exist for GNU, Mac & Windows, plus directs readers to a whole network of websites run by Christians who use FOSS. Instead of explaining my motive, I'll question yours, and suggest you check out the CS-FSLUG archives, as well as The Freely Project forums. Fair enough?
"the "most important book in the xtian community today""
Looks like you misquoted me. I say it's *one* of... There is no other book that explores the intersection of GNU philosophy and Christian theology. That discussion in 2.0 raises questions for the church about how we view technology - specifically, how we license it. How does it impact our society as a whole?
"The PDF is very pro-Linux. Not sure what this paragraph means or what difference it could possibly make whether or not Stallman is an atheist. This basically looks like a tech guy setting himself up as a writer/consultant in a potentially lucurative vertical market."
My reference to RMS' atheism may well be out of place. I guess I'm trying to point out that we Christians can learn a few tricks from non-Christians. Instead of assuming what I'm up to, just ask me. I'll answer. In the meantime, I hope I've cleared up most of your questions. :)
The peace of Christ be with you,
dcparris
Hey! Just thought I would drop by and answer your questions. "Not quite sure what the point of the 2.0 PDF is, since it seems to be available only for purchase." All you have to do is ask. 1.0 was a decent first effort. It got the word out. But it was not complete, or necessarily completely accurate. 2.0 gave me the chance to revise some of what I had written. I also expanded the book - from 55 to 240 pages. 1.0 laments the lack of software that Christians can run on GNU/Linux. 2.0 points out what programs exist for GNU, Mac & Windows, plus directs readers to a whole network of websites run by Christians who use FOSS. Instead of explaining my motive, I'll question yours, and suggest you check out the CS-FSLUG archives, as well as The Freely Project forums. Fair enough? "the "most important book in the xtian community today"" Looks like you misquoted me. I say it's *one* of... There is no other book that explores the intersection of GNU philosophy and Christian theology. That discussion in 2.0 raises questions for the church about how we view technology - specifically, how we license it. How does it impact our society as a whole? "The PDF is very pro-Linux. Not sure what this paragraph means or what difference it could possibly make whether or not Stallman is an atheist. This basically looks like a tech guy setting himself up as a writer/consultant in a potentially lucurative vertical market." My reference to RMS' atheism may well be out of place. I guess I'm trying to point out that we Christians can learn a few tricks from non-Christians. Instead of assuming what I'm up to, just ask me. I'll answer. In the meantime, I hope I've cleared up most of your questions. :) The peace of Christ be with you, dcparris
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