Free Software Foundation

The Free Software Foundation (FSF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organiaation foondit bi Richard Stallman on 4 October 1985 tae support the free saftware muivement, which promotes the universal freedom tae study, distribute, create, an modify computer saftware,^[4] wi the organisation's preference for saftware bein distributit unner copyleft ("share alik") terms,^[5] such as wi its ain GNU General Public License.^[6] The FSF wis incorporatit in Massachusetts, USA, whaur it is an aa based.^[7]

Free Software Foundation

Abbreviation	FSF
Motto	Free Software, Free Society
Formation	October 4, 1985; 39 years ago (1985-10-04)[1]
Teep	501(c)(3) non-profit organisation
Legal status	Foondation
Purpose	Eddicational
Heidquarters	Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Region served	Warldwide
Membership	Private individuals an corporate patrons
President	Richard Stallman
Affiliations	Software Freedom Law Center
Budget	$1,136,393 in FY 2014[2]
Staff	12[3]
Wabsteid	www.fsf.org

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