As you might already know, trying free software isn’t an all-or-nothing game. Many of us who have spent years in the community have forgotten how intimidating it can be for a newcomer to the movement. That’s why we’re asking you to make the pledge to start a conversation with them about software freedom, and if you’re able, introduce a friend of yours toone free program.
Why just one? Saying no to one nonfree program in your life and swapping in an ethical replacement is progress for the movement. Given the paradigm shift that using free software can be, sharing just one program will help your friend be introduced gradually, who knows what someone will uncover next! Remember that there are plenty of new concepts to learn about already: we can no longer take for granted that people readily understand concepts like an operating system, a kernel, and so on.
We all have that first program that sparked our love and commitment to the movement. Climbing the Freedom Ladder is easier together. This year, we’re inviting you to do the same for someone else. Join us by signing the pledge below:
I, $NAME, will join the FSF's call and share a free program with my friend.
Need a free program suggestion? Check out the Free Software Directory or read our recent guide for sharing free software with your friends and colleagues.
