Why FOSS isn't on activist agendas Publication: Linux.com Date: Dec 14 2006 Reporter: Bruce Byfield In theory, free and open source software (FOSS) should have a direct appeal to those concerned with ethics and social issues. Yet, in practice, it rarely does. Although the FOSS and activist communities frequently share ethical positions and social interests ranging from freedom of expression and cooperative organization to consumer rights, privacy, and anti-trust legislation, mostly the two groups remain unaware of each other. Why? Read full article Read full article in new window See other articles by Bruce Byfield See other articles published by Linux.com Today's headlines Headlines for Dec 14, 2006
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