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- Embed this noticeMany people argue about freedom of Free/Libre Software.
Is copyleft freedom?
Is permissive freedom?
Is public domain freedom?
Or is it some combination of the above?
Free/Libre Software is for User freedom.
0. The user to run the software for any reason.
1. The user to study and make changes to the software as they see fit.
2. The user to share the software with others, at a price if they wish.
3. The user to share their modifications/changes with others, at a price if they wish.
The 4 freedom are ideals, they still need to be applied in a practical way, which is achieved through different types of licenses, management structures of projects and more.
Yes, there a lot of issues regarding user freedom that the 4 freedoms don't cover, ranging from DRM, source code being distributed in undesirable formats, utilisation of proprietary formats to distribute important files, and much more.
But none of those issues justify moving away from the 4 freedom and denying user freedom.
My entire point is rather than moving away from the 4 freedoms. Let's move together with them towards a better future. :ablobcatheart: