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" I've never regretted not making Linux shareware: I really don't like the pay for use binary shareware programs. "

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" Every once in a while an issue comes up where I have to make a statement. I can't totally avoid all political issues, but I try my best to minimize them. When I do make a statement, I try to be fairly neutral. "

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