The purpose and goals of freenode are simple, but often misunderstood. Freenode is a privately operated special purpose irc network, aimed at improving communication between developers, and users, and others interested in free and open source software. These people and their ability to communicate efficiently are our primary concern and focus. The "free" in freenode in intended to indicate this goal, and our commitment to providing a collaboration platform for those with an interest in free and open source software, rather than "freedom of speech or expression".
The purpose and goals of freenode are simple, but often misunderstood. Freenode is a privately operated special purpose irc network, aimed at improving communication between developers, and users, and others interested in free and open source software. These people and their ability to communicate efficiently are our primary concern and focus. The "free" in freenode in intended to indicate this goal, and our commitment to providing a collaboration platform for those with an interest in free and open source software, rather than "freedom of speech or expression".