2. What is FSF Philosophy.
Free software means that the software's
users have freedom. (The issue is not
about price.) We developed the GNU
operating system so that users can have
freedom in their computing.
3. What does it do
“Free software” means software that respects
users' freedom and community. Roughly, it
means that the users have the freedom to
run, copy, distribute, study, change and
improve the software. Thus, “free
software” is a matter of liberty, not price. To
understand the concept, you should think of
“free” as in “free speech,” not as in “free beer”.
We sometimes call it “libre software” to show
we do not mean it is gratis.
5. Why is it so important
To use free software is to make a
political and ethical choice asserting the
right to learn, and share what we learn
with others. Free software has become
the foundation of a learning society
where we share our knowledge in a way
that others can build upon and enjoy.
6. How do we use it
In 1998, some of the people in the free software
community began using the term “open source
software” instead of “free software” to describe
what they do. The term “open source” quickly
became associated with a different approach, a
different philosophy, different values, and even a
different criterion for which licenses are
acceptable. The Free Software movement and the
Open Source movement are today separate
movements with different views and goals,
although we can and do work together on some
practical projects.
7. What we work on it
What do we believe and why do we believe it?
Who are we and why are we here? What ought we
do and why should we do it? Philosophy
encourages critical and systematic inquiry into
fundamental questions of right and wrong, truth
and falsehood, the meaning of life, and the nature
of reality, knowledge and society. More than any
other discipline, philosophy explores the core
issues of the Western intellectual tradition.
Philosophy encourages the student to formulate
questions and follow arguments.
8. What skills does studying
philosophy develop?
generate ideas on a variety of problems
formulate and solve problems
uncover assumptions and suggest alternatives
ability to distinguish subtle differences without
overlooking similarities
analyze, develop and formulate logical arguments
capability to make knowledgeable decisions,
examining thoroughly the consequences of various
actions
aptitude to examine various angles of topics
ability to write and speak clearly and effectively
interpret and assess various thoughts and theories
9. Career Opportunities
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publisher
journalist
retail management
librarian
counselor
marketing
consulting
research
accountant
social worker
professor
self-employed
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