GNU is not in the public domain. Everyone will be permitted to modify and redistribute GNU, but no distributor will be allowed to restrict its further redistribution. That is to say, proprietary modifications will not be allowed. I want to make sure that all versions of GNU remain free.

I consider that the golden rule requires that if I like a program I must share it with other people who like it. Software sellers want to divide the users and …

Once GNU is written, everyone will be able to obtain good system software free, just like air.

To avoid horrible confusion, please pronounce the G in the word GNU when it is the name of this project.