Is the command line the only way to free software?

[slim-VL1tVIhH15PQjUSlxSEPGw at public.gmane.org (Lim, Seung Chan)]

Hey guys,

Argh, I wish I could be there at the conference! Unfortunately I
already have plans.

But on the subject..

I want to ask you all what you guys think about the future of free software.

Is the command line the only way to free software?

Is there a radically new OS that does away with the command line yet
still achieves the goal of empowering individuals with the freedom to
do what they want with the computer?

slim

On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 5:39 PM, Daniel Clark <dclark-e+AXbWqSrlAAvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:
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