I read about the Software Freedom Day being celebrated yesterday. I was not aware of this commemoration but I am a believer in open source software. I do believe that free software should be the norm and not the fringe. I would like to help those who are actively developing software projects under the open source methods.
I understand that we should treat software use in the same level as free speech. If we remove the profit motive in the most basic needs of people, we will be seeing true charity and honesty championed. I like a society that values basic human rights and puts basic needs like freedom, food, water, health and education, on top of its priorities, above the profit motive.
Profit motive is not evil. It serves its purpose in the distribution of products and services but it should not dictate and dominate our values nor society's goals.
I understand that we should treat software use in the same level as free speech. If we remove the profit motive in the most basic needs of people, we will be seeing true charity and honesty championed. I like a society that values basic human rights and puts basic needs like freedom, food, water, health and education, on top of its priorities, above the profit motive.
Profit motive is not evil. It serves its purpose in the distribution of products and services but it should not dictate and dominate our values nor society's goals.
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