Free software means software that respects your freedom: to use it, study it, share it, and change it. You might hear it called “Free/Libre and Open Source Software,” FLOSS, FOSS, or open source software. The ideas align with Buddhist principles I try to practice, such as: avihiṃsā (non-harming), adinnādāna (not taking what isn’t freely given), and santutthi (contentment).
I have been an active member of the Drupal community since 2010, and this site runs on Drupal. So does my work at Lullabot. These posts cover why software freedom matters, how free software shapes online communities, and what it looks like to build with it day to day.