Principles / Manifesto
Technology is most valuable when people can understand it, shape it and remain free from those who provide it.
01. Freedom over artificial restriction
People should be free to use, study, modify and share the software on which they rely.
02. Free as in freedom
Free software does not mean that professional work has no value. Development, implementation, support, customization, training and maintenance are legitimate commercial services.
03. Copyleft by default
Dimitrium projects prefer copyleft licenses so that improvements remain available to the community.
04. Technology should serve people
Technology is not an end in itself. It should solve real problems for people, organizations and communities.
05. No unnecessary vendor lock-in
Users should retain control of their data, infrastructure and ability to migrate. Open formats and documented interfaces are essential.
06. Small organizations matter
Clubs, associations, small businesses and local initiatives deserve quality tools even when they are not attractive markets for large vendors.
07. Credit must remain visible
Development, design, documentation, translation, testing, financial support and shared knowledge are all real contributions and should be acknowledged.
08. Practical engineering over unnecessary complexity
We prefer systems that are understandable, maintainable and dependable in the real world.
09. Open standards and interoperability
Technology should communicate through open, documented formats and protocols whenever possible.
10. Responsible commercial work
Commercial projects can sustain free infrastructure, but should not undermine the fundamental freedoms of users.