Free software and the Volkswagen case

The Volkswagen Case and the Importance of Free Software

The renowned Volkswagen case that came to light a couple of weeks ago is a great example for better understanding the benefits of free software. I think that in the world we live in, it’s very important to understand the power that software can have, and with non-free software, this power can be invisible to our eyes and act against us, or in favor of its manufacturer without us knowing. ...

October 6, 2015 · 2 min · Lucas Dima
Firefox logo and principles of the Mozilla Manifesto – Source: mozilla.org

The Mozilla Manifesto

When talking about free software and an open internet, it’s always good to keep these ten commandments from Mozilla in mind. 📎 Source: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/about/manifesto/ Principle 1 The internet is an integral part of modern life—a key component in education, communication, collaboration, business, entertainment and society as a whole. Principle 2 The internet is a global public resource that must remain open and accessible. Principle 3 The internet must enrich the lives of individual human beings. ...

October 8, 2014 · 1 min · Lucas Dima