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Re:Hyperbola GNU/Linux-libre operating system by duskwuff on Sunday December 15, 2024 @10:25PM (#42427753)
The user could use a web browser to download non-free software. Is that grounds for disabling the ability to download files?

(You should have no trouble thinking of a couple more reductio-ad-absurdum examples, like wget, gcc, or a text editor.)

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Re:Hyperbola GNU/Linux-libre operating system by juunpp on Thursday December 19, 2024 @09:01PM (#42467587)
Strawman, what is absurd is your own reduction. Hopefully you see the difference between running a build/install command that pulls 100+ dependencies from the network that may change any moment without notice versus downloading a standalone software package that is appropriately licensed.

(You should have no trouble peering at the depths of your own stupidity.)

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