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by Free Software Foundation Contributions Published on Mar 09, 2010 04:11 PM
Writing by representatives of the Free Software Foundation.
RAIL: Nonfree and unethical

RAIL: Nonfree and unethical

Any software license that denies users their freedom is by definition nonfree and unethical, and so-called "Responsible AI" Licenses (RAIL) are no exception. If we want software to help decrease social injustice, we should oppose licenses that restrict how software can be used.

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You cannot use the GNU (A)GPL to take software freedom away

You cannot use the GNU (A)GPL to take software freedom away

Protecting the integrity of the (A)GPL is an essential component in protecting user freedom.

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Relicensing versus license compatibility

Relicensing and license compatibility are two important aspects of how licensing works in the free software community. This article explains both concepts, what they have in common, and how they differ.

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FSD meeting recap 2025-12-12

Check out the important work our volunteers accomplished at Friday's Free Software Directory (FSD) IRC meeting.

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Check out the important work our volunteers accomplished at Friday's Free Software Directory (FSD) IRC meeting.

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