Post #1538568
2026-04-21 15:01 UTC
"Free" in English is almost a double entendre when it comes to software. While we know what F in #FOSS means, we need to reach users out there who don't. #FLOSS was created so the focus is moved from monetary value back to "freedom".
Software is not created in a void, it takes contributor time and attention to be able to maintain, update and improve it.
The #OTF grant allowed #FDroid to explore how to get sustainable funding and report our findings to all.
Read more: https://f-droid.org/2026/04/20/exploring-sustainable-funding.html
Replies (4)
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@RetroCozy@retro-gaiden.com 2026-04-21 15:03
@fdroidorg F-Droid is awesome. 😁
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@cherry_brave@mastodon.social 2026-04-21 15:07
@fdroidorg Freedom is freedom😁
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@harleytoots@mastodon.social 2026-04-21 15:38
@fdroidorg F-Droid (and Linux) is awesome and so are you!
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@opensourceopenmind@social.vivaldi.net 2026-04-24 00:51
@fdroidorg If we could only delete the already existing word "floss" from all of the dictionaries, this issue would be solved.