FSF blogs

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

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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March GNU Spotlight with Amin Bandali featuring eighteen new GNU releases: Autoconf, PSPP, and more!

March GNU Spotlight with Amin Bandali featuring eighteen new GNU releases: Autoconf, PSPP, and more! - Read More…

Free software offers trust and privacy; Ring offers mass surveillance

Free software offers trust and privacy; Ring offers mass surveillance - Read More…

To tackle plastic waste, tackle DRM (retracted)

To tackle plastic waste, tackle DRM (retracted) - Read More…

The FSF doesn't usually sue for copyright infringement, but when we do, we settle for freedom

The FSF doesn't usually sue for copyright infringement, but when we do, we settle for freedom - Read More…

Discord doesn't deserve your unquestioning trust

Discord doesn't deserve your unquestioning trust - Read More…

March 15 is the deadline to apply for LibreLocal funding

If you want funding for your meetup, apply before it's too late!

March 15 is the deadline to apply for LibreLocal funding - Read More…

February GNU Spotlight with Amin Bandali featuring nineteen new GNU releases: Nano, Pies, and more!

February GNU Spotlight with Amin Bandali featuring nineteen new GNU releases: Nano, Pies, and more! - Read More…