Activity Quote by Richard Stallman
“Writing non-free software is not an ethically legitimate activity, so if people who do this run into trouble, that's good! All businesses based on non-free software ought to fail, and the sooner the better.”
About This Quote
Using proprietary software is unethical; its failure is desirable to protect freedom.
In simple terms: Non‑free software is wrong.
Key Takeaway
Support free software alternatives.
Themes
technology ethics
software freedom
activism
Mood
determined
critical
Type
activist
ethical
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- software development
- policy making
Key Concepts
open source
digital rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you promote freedom without harming users?
- What are viable transition paths?
A Different Perspective
Rigid stance may ignore practical constraints and user needs.
![“It's clear that other problems such as [...] the domination of business over government, science, thought, and society, are much bigger than non-free software.” quote by Richard Stallman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d10/richard-stallman-4048_bigger_it-s-clear-that-other-problems-such-as-t_1960129.jpg)
