Special features of Free Software
Free in the sense of Free Software
This freedom is indicated by the capital "F"
Absense of alienation
Needs to result from the direct needs of those involved
Self-organization
Not organized by principles alienated from the project
Voluntary participation
Including voluntary taking over of responsibility
Enables Selbstentfaltung
Freedom is result of the process
Results are Free because of the process
Can be used by anyone who needs them
Implies that they are available without payment
I.e. unlimited externally
Freedom is pre-condition of the process
The process doesn't work without Freedom
Freedom enables contributions from all sides
I.e. unlimited internally
One's Freedom enables the Freedom of others
Instead of limiting it like in abstract freedom
Conclusion
Defines several positive feedback cycles
This is where the power comes from
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