So is Linux still free? Want it for a car PC....

[KDOG]

I just need an OS for a car PC that will play DVDs', MP3s' and possible GPS... which begs the question, is Linux still free, if not I might as well get a bundled copy of XP with the hard drive I'm buying for it. And before any of you ask, no, I won't copy windows...

 

[spyordie007]

yes, it's still "free"

-Spy

 

[rahvin]

Originally posted by: KDOG
I just need an OS for a car PC that will play DVDs', MP3s' and possible GPS... which begs the question, is Linux still free, if not I might as well get a bundled copy of XP with the hard drive I'm buying for it. And before any of you ask, no, I won't copy windows...

Linux is GPL'd. Any program that is GPL'd gives free access, modification rights and distribution rights to anyone that obtains a copy. Linux will always be free, once GPL'd software cannot be unGPL'd under any normal circumstance.

 

[spyordie007]

hmm, just thought of something.

DVD + MP3 shouldnt be a problem at all, but does anyone know of GPS software he can use under Linux?

-Spy

 

[Spyro]

Originally posted by: spyordie007
hmm, just thought of something.

DVD + MP3 shouldnt be a problem at all, but does anyone know of GPS software he can use under Linux?

-Spy

GPSDrive

Google Results

Good luck

 

[spyordie007]

is there anything that google doesnt know?

EDIT: forgot my grin and rolling eyes

 

[Spyro]

Originally posted by: spyordie007
is there anything that google doesnt know?

EDIT: forgot my grin and rolling eyes

Ehhhh..... Nope, probably not