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Open Info

Our world is becoming more dependent upon information. Our communication protocols, artificial intelligence, hardware, even currency and markets now depend upon information technology. But as time goes on, all this information is becoming the private property of just a handful of corporations.

We the people need to create an alternative, open economy that gives equal opportunities for people all over the world. In order to accomplish this goal, we need open information – information that we are free to use, study, modify, and share.

What is Open Info?

Like the free software movement, we define open info as any work where you have:

  1. The freedom to use that work for any purpose
  2. The freedom to study and modify the work
  3. The freedom to copy and share the work to help your nieghbor

These three essential freedoms are what defines open info. This applies to any creative work currently covered by copyright and patent law, including software, hardware, artwork, data, and more.

Why Openness Matters

Open info gives users freedom and control. and networks to ensure that we have software that protects acy.

Economic Reasons

Freedom Reasons

Four Freedoms

Why Openness Matters

Avoiding Vendor Lock-In

Open info gives users freedom and control.

Control and Customization

and networks to ensure that we have software that protects acy.

Privacy

Cultural

Cost-effective

Equal Access

Transparency

Community