Any open source software is freedom tech
Doesn't have to be bitcoin or nostr
Discussion
Some technology is better than others
Devs at Comma AI - OpenPilot are doing some very impressive freedom tech.
I can’t get enough from them.
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FOSS or GTFO 👌🏼
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there's plenty more FOSS that hasn't been invented/thought of yet
So what the difference between free software and open software ?
free software is like a public park where anyone can enter, and use the facilities.
- until park officials change their mind.
Open source software is like a community garden – individuals work together to cultivate and enhance it, sharing the fruits of their labor with everyone.
Open source software has a publicly available programming code so that it can be audited and you know what the software does under the hood. So you're not likely to have sneaky spyware/malware included.
Free software just means that you don't pay directly for it but it could be closed source or open source.
I was lishening to jaron Lanier arguing against foss. I am not convinced but foss is slow process and volunteers don't always have incentive to work. Not enough resources for all projects. Does foss donate millions to poor people? (even if its just for a tax break) i like the idea and want to use more foss but its difficult.