[NTLUG:Discuss] Explaining Linux and Open Source software

[Spicerun]

Chris Cox wrote:
> Leroy Tennison wrote:
>   
>> Has anyone had any success with a catch phrase promoting Linux and Open 
>> Source software?  If so, what did you say?  I thought "free" would be 
>> attractive but decided to throw in "capable" so that they wouldn't think 
>> "junk" and "legal" so they wouldn't think pirated.  What I got was "What 
>> does capable mean?", "Is this software for the legal market?", "What 
>> kind of software is it?"
>>
>> The only other idea I have right now is: "Emphasizing free software (ask)"
>>
>> Any input would be most appreciated.
>>     
>
> Linux is free. Life is good.
>   

Personally, I like "The choice of a GNU generation."  ;-)