Talk:F.O.S.I.

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I can assert that FOSI does in fact distribute free, retail software. I do not know, however, if it is an "internet landmark", though I think it would be. 203.59.20.7 10:14, 3 October 2005 (UTC)

There is nothing inaccurate about this very short article on FOSI's site. There are 36 programs there people can download free. They change periodically and are updated regularly. As for the wording, that is accurate as well as far as I can tell. Why not call the website an Internet landmark? A barn can be a landmark to those who live in the area where the barn is and who are familiar with it. The FOSI website is certainly a landmark to some (i.e., of notice or significance, a place that means something to them, etc). The writer or writers do not advocate or condemn the distribution of the software or the website. Perhaps it is time to scrutinize some of the more controversial articles--like those related to historical accounts. After all, history is rewrite all the time to clarify what REALLY happened.

the article seems accurate to me as well. when I found it years ago it looked like it does now except for the banners they have changed over the years but they are still discrete. 203.59.20.7 10:14, 3 October 2005 (UTC)

FOSI is in fact a landmark, due to the consistent nature of its availability and structure. Few websites can boast of such continued patronage while maintaining the same layout and graphics. To those folks at FOSI, thanks and keep up the good work!

Is it appropriate to have a live link to the site from this article? Ace of Risk 20:23, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

No, it's not. Link has been removed. Fat Hobbit 19:57, 22 August 2006 (UTC)