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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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FSF needs to modernise itself (kevq.uk)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 years ago (3 children)

I think OSI, EFF, FSFE, Platform Coop Movement, https://www.laquadrature.net/en/, and other all have similar goals to FSF, but with better and more modern presentation styles. Note I say similar because FSF is definitely one of a kind in their purity to the mission.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (2 children)

I wouldn't say OSI is similar at all to FSF in terms of goals. The OSI (in their own words) is concerned with open source as a development method for software. I would say those other organizations are FSF-adjacent but only the FSFE (as its name implies) has the same mission as the FSF

Regardless, I agree in general - I think the FSF could learn a thing or two from EFF and FSFE.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 years ago (1 children)

I don't disagree with you but I think I'm using a broader brush than you (the general aspect). Yes fair point OSI is focused on open source development method and not free, but to me the end goal is similar wrt giving software access to all and ending usurious monopolies.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 years ago

Open Source will only change the monopoly rules, Free Software will destroy the game.