From 6e461a2d021e29e519c7cf322d0ba5c9ee9e2a00 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mike Gerwitz Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 22:40:10 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Added some links to free js essay --- style.css | 1 + whyfreejs.html | 27 ++++++++++++++------------- 2 files changed, 15 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/style.css b/style.css index 305ea65..b3218fb 100644 --- a/style.css +++ b/style.css @@ -456,6 +456,7 @@ body.whyfreejs .essay .sign { margin-top: -1em; } +a.subtle, body.whyfreejs .essay .sign a { color: inherit; } diff --git a/whyfreejs.html b/whyfreejs.html index 298a69d..a417c59 100644 --- a/whyfreejs.html +++ b/whyfreejs.html @@ -5,17 +5,18 @@
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 @@

More information on the JavaScript trap is available here:
- http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/javascript-trap.html + https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/javascript-trap.html
More information on free software and its freedoms:
- - http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html + + https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html