&gt; The FSF has had a massive impact on the world.<p>It has?  I&#x27;ll accept that only for the conception of FLOSS. However, I would then say that the OSI and Linux Foundations have had greater impact.  They relied on the RMS&#x27;s license, but they have actually managed to make inroads, whereas the FSF has stayed in it&#x27;s corner, shouting.<p>&gt; maybe you just don&#x27;t agree with them.<p>What I don&#x27;t agree with is the all or nothing attitude they have.  The ability to know when to compromise is crucial to working with people.