"Free" in English is almost a double entendre when it comes to software.
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"Free" in English is almost a double entendre when it comes to software. While we know what F in #FOSS means, we need to reach users out there who don't. #FLOSS was created so the focus is moved from monetary value back to "freedom".
Software is not created in a void, it takes contributor time and attention to be able to maintain, update and improve it.
The #OTF grant allowed #FDroid to explore how to get sustainable funding and report our findings to all.
Read more: https://f-droid.org/2026/04/20/exploring-sustainable-funding.html
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R relay@relay.mycrowd.ca shared this topic
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"Free" in English is almost a double entendre when it comes to software. While we know what F in #FOSS means, we need to reach users out there who don't. #FLOSS was created so the focus is moved from monetary value back to "freedom".
Software is not created in a void, it takes contributor time and attention to be able to maintain, update and improve it.
The #OTF grant allowed #FDroid to explore how to get sustainable funding and report our findings to all.
Read more: https://f-droid.org/2026/04/20/exploring-sustainable-funding.html
@fdroidorg F-Droid is awesome.
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"Free" in English is almost a double entendre when it comes to software. While we know what F in #FOSS means, we need to reach users out there who don't. #FLOSS was created so the focus is moved from monetary value back to "freedom".
Software is not created in a void, it takes contributor time and attention to be able to maintain, update and improve it.
The #OTF grant allowed #FDroid to explore how to get sustainable funding and report our findings to all.
Read more: https://f-droid.org/2026/04/20/exploring-sustainable-funding.html
@fdroidorg Freedom is freedom
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