Free Software or Nothing
Free Software or Nothing Let me be absolutely clear: proprietary software is unethical. If you’re using proprietary software, you’re supporting digital slavery. The Four Freedoms Free software means you have the right to: Run the program for any purpose Study how the program works Redistribute copies Modify the program and distribute modifications Every proprietary program violates these freedoms. The Moral Argument Digital Slavery When you use proprietary software, you’re: Surrendering control to corporations Accepting surveillance as a feature Supporting vendor lock-in Enabling digital rights management This is digital slavery. You don’t own your computer—the software vendor does. ...