... mean of keeping software free. It gives everyone permission to run, copy, modify and distribute modified versions but not permission to add restrictions of their own. The GNU project is not limited to just operating systems, it provides a whole spectrum of software. This includes application software and recreational software such as games. They also provide software for people who are not computer experts to help beginners use the GNU system. The Free Software Foundation is a tax-exempt charity that is also the principal sponsor of the GNU Project. They rely on support from individuals and last year over 67% of their operating funds came from individual donors rather than money from corporations or grant-making foundations. The FSF's mission is: "to preserve, protect and promote the freedom to use, study, copy, modify, and redistribute computer software, and to defend the rights of Free Software users" (www.gnu.org) The FSF also obtains income through sales, of ...

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