Tax savings
Similar applications don’t have to be programmed from scratch every time.
Collaboration
Major projects can share expertise and costs.
Serving the public
Applications paid by the public should be available for everyone.
Fostering innovation
With transparent processes, others don’t have to reinvent the wheel.
Free Software gives everybody the right to use, study, share and improve software. This right helps support other fundamental freedoms like freedom of speech, press and privacy.
Do you believe that Free Software should be the default option for publicly financed software? Let’s convince your political representatives!