Able Quote by Richard Stallman
“To be able to choose between proprietary software packages is to be able to choose your master. Freedom means not having a master. And in the area of computing, freedom means not using proprietary software.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Free Software, The End of Proprietary Software, 1999
Choosing open software frees you from control; freedom is the absence of a master.
In simple terms: Open software means freedom.
Key Takeaway
Prefer open over proprietary.
Themes
freedom
technology
choice
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- software development
- IT procurement
- personal computing
- education
Key Concepts
software ethics
digital rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What does software freedom mean to you?
- How do you balance freedom with practicality?
A Different Perspective
Open tools may lack certain features or support.
