Community Quote by Laura Poitras
“The free software community should be supported more widely. I’m totally in solidarity with what they do.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public Radio International, 2015
Supporting free software expands digital rights and innovation.
In simple terms: Back free software for broader benefits.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for open-source tools.
Themes
digital rights
software freedom
collaboration
Mood
advocacy
inspirational
Type
policy
community
When to use this quote
- government procurement
- education curricula
- startup development
Key Concepts
open-source
community building
technology policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you contribute to free software?
- What barriers exist for wider adoption?
A Different Perspective
Open-source projects still need sustainable funding.
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