When liberty is taken away by force it can be restored by force. When it is relinquished voluntarily, by default, it can never be recovered.
– Dorothy Thompson
The Free Software Foundation’s membership drive is in full swing.
This is the No.#1 organization when it comes to the continued preservation of liberty in the software world.
The FSF is the foundation responsible for the GNU/Linux project and the GPL (Gnu Public License).
They are an organization dedicated to freedom in computing, including, but not limited to, freedom from privacy invading DRM technologies.
The organization’s main mission is the preservation of the computer user’s rights and freedom to use one’s software, without restriction.
Imagine that. An organization that actually believes your computer and the software that makes it functional, is yours to do with as you wish. An organization dedicated to protecting your right to use your computer, without having to sign away your rights, breaking the law, or being spied upon by its operating system.
Click on the FSF widget, and go have a look at their offerings. - You might be pleasantly surprised.
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Did You Know...
Gnu/Linux outperforms proprietary systems in terms of speed and resource use.
Gnu/Linux is considered to be a more secure operating system than MS Windows.
Most Gnu/Linux operating systems are free.
One of the reasons Gnu/Linux operating systems are more secure than proprietary systems is because they are free, and therefor the developers are not concerned with financial/time constraints.
Many of the most popular Gnu/Linux operating systems are available as Live-CDs, meaning they can be used without installation to hard drive.
Much of the development work that goes into free Gnu/Linux operating systems is done by enthusiasts, and volunteers, as well as professional coders and designers.
Many Gnu/Linux operating systems are available with full commercial support.
With Gnu/Linux operating systems, your allowed to do as you please, without restrictions.
Gnu/Linux operating systems are considered to be immune to virtually all of the malware, spyware, and virus infestations that are plaguing proprietary systems.
All the code used in free software is humanly readable.