Open Source Won, but Software Freedom Hasn't Yet - A Guide & Commiseration Session for FOSS Activists

Explore the complex landscape of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) activism in this thought-provoking 44-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au. Delve into the paradoxical state of modern software technology, where open source is ubiquitous yet true software freedom remains elusive. Examine the challenges faced by FOSS advocates in an increasingly proprietary-dominated world, from compromises in daily technology use to the cooption of the movement's ideals. Learn strategies for maintaining commitment to software freedom principles while navigating a tech ecosystem that often runs counter to those values. Reflect on the future of FOSS activism and discover ways to keep the torch of software freedom burning for generations to come.