It occurred to me that when we announce ease.js it would be a good occasion to post something about the importance of making JavaScript code free. - —Richard Stallman + —Richard Stallman
- GNU ease.js provides a set of unmatched and desirable features under a - copyleft license, which encourages developers to release their own code under - a compatible free software license. But not everyone may understand why this - decision—and the urging of free (as in freedom) JavaScript—are so - fundamentally vital to the future of a free and cooperative Internet that is - accessible to everyone, regardless of whether they exclusively use - free software. + GNU ease.js provides a set of unmatched and desirable features under a copyleft license, + which encourages developers to release their own code under a compatible free software license. + But not everyone may understand why this decision—and the urging of free + (as in freedom) JavaScript—are so fundamentally vital to the future of a + free and cooperative Internet that is accessible to everyone, + regardless of whether they exclusively use free software.
@@ -34,8 +35,8 @@ language: Non-free JavaScript can rob you of your right to study, modify, and share the software that you are running. Unlike traditional software, JavaScript usually enters your machine without prompting and often - without your knowledge---the simple act of visiting a web page may install - and execute a non-free program within your web browser. + without your knowledge—the simple act of visiting a web page may + install and execute a non-free program within your web browser.
@@ -84,14 +85,14 @@