>>>>> Free and open software is better in all regards…
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>>>It seems you and I have almost no common ground, Thierry. I wish you the best in your endeavors, proprietary or otherwise.
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>>Come on Rick, you can't escape a discussion so easily…
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>I don't escape, I rightly avoid. You used profanity in that reply, Thierry, and that was the end of it for me. When a person dips into profanity, they're no longer on civil grounds, but there are other factors entering in. It ends a joining together to reason, and attitudes arise and consume everything.
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>It's not for me, Thierry. Good day.
Rick,

0n 2nd november you wrote:
I've pretty much said my piece. I'm ready to stop talking about it.

I would be pleased if you would follow up on your statements and deprive us of your constant wisdom. It is enoying and making me and others to leave this forum

Koen