I honestly don&#x27;t think that Free software can keep up in the short term without a regular dues-paying membership organization behind it. Instead of concentrating on trying to expand interest in software rights, I think the only way forward is to consolidate the already converted. Also, it gives non-developers and non-technical people the ability to feel fully involved.<p>I wish the Chicago FSF had two or three offices in town, a local administration, weekly meetings, classes daily, and that I could send them $25 a month to remain in good standing.<p>In the long term Free software can&#x27;t help but win, unless Stallman gets hit by a bus. Stallman will eventually be hit by a bus.<p>edit: and by all that I mean that Free Software needs to build a proper business.