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Subject: FSF
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Date: Thu, 8-Oct-87 11:32:00 EDT
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Posted: Thu Oct  8 11:32:00 1987
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Hi,

We have read with interest the recent discussion on free software.  The
information about the Free Software Foundation is new to us and we would
like to learn more.  Maybe some knowledgeable person could enlighten those
of us who are new to INFO-VAX and the FSF concept.   Of specific interest
would be the How, When, Where, etc., of obtaining membership to/software
from the FSF, where we can get a copy of the GNU Manifesto, what type of
software is available, etc.  Also, having just received a DEC C compiler
for our VAX 11/785 running VMS, we would be interested in known problem
areas and, if possible, how to avoid them or work around them.  Mitch
Mlinar's comments about welcoming a REAL C compiler for the VAX have us
somewhat concerned.

Thanks for your help,


Bob