Free Software Foundation, Inc. · Boston, MA United States
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has been about making software freely available for distribution and modification before anyone ever heard of "Linux" or "open source." The FSF was founded in 1985 and helps support the GNU Project, which was established in 1984. GNU (pronounced guh-noo) stands for GNU's Not UNIX and is an operating system that is meant to run on any number of computers and servers. GNU predates Linux, the popular OS created by Linus Torvalds and thousands of volunteer programmers. In conjunction with the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the FSF operates the Free Software Directory, a collection of more than 3,000 free-software programs. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Free Software Foundation, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Private - Foundation Single Location |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| Annual Sales (mil.) | $0.8 |
| Employees | 11 |
Free Software Foundation, Inc. Executives
3 executives listed for Free Software Foundation, Inc.'s Boston, MA location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| President | Richard Stallman | Network |
| Manager Operations | John Sullivan | Network |
| Controller and Executive Director | Peter Brown | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Free Software Foundation, Inc.
The US economy heavily influences business spending for software products. The success of programming companies depends heavily on strong technical expertise. The success of packaged-software companies depends on technical expertise and good marketing. Small software companies compete mainly by developing packaged products in small niches or producing custom products for individuals. Many small companies form alliances with larger ones to market their products. The packaged software industry is capital-intensive and highly automated, with average annual revenue per worker surpassing $400,000. The custom programming industry is labor-intensive: with average annual revenue per worker of about $115,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Free Software Foundation, Inc. Competitors
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