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[https://futo.org/ FUTO] , founded in 2021 by [[Eron Wolf]] ( a software developer, and noteworthy investor in [[What's app]] {{Citation needed}}), is an organization that develops applications and sponsors [[FOSS]] ([[wikipedia:Free_and_open-source_software|free and open source]]) software projects as well as other independent software projects that align with their principles.<ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/</ref><ref>https://futo.org/grants/</ref> FUTO has enabled the development of notable apps, such as [[Immich]], FUTO Keyboard, and [[GrayJay]].

Eron Wolf Hired [[Louis Rossmann - Video Directory|Louis Rossman]] in 2021 as ~~[ job title ] and to be the public figure head~~ of ~~the organization~~.

Eron Wolf Hired [[Louis Rossmann - Video Directory|Louis Rossman]] in 2021 as Director of Community Outreach.

[https://keyboard.futo.org/ FUTO Keyboard] is a keyboard app for [[Android]]-based operating systems which offers many modern typing features like localized voice input, swipe typing, and autocorrect, while respecting the purchaser's rights.

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FUTO has been criticized for using their own definition of the term "open source"<ref>https://danb.me/blog/futo-open-source-definition/</ref> and claiming their applications are "open source", when their license does not meet the [https://opensource.org/osd OSI's definition of the term]. FUTO has since changed their wording.<ref>https://www.futo.org/about/futo-statement-on-opensource/</ref>

== Organization's objectives & principles ==

==Organization's objectives & principles==

=== Three pledges ===

===Three pledges===

* FUTO's first pledge is to "never sell out. All FUTO companies and FUTO-funded projects are expected to remain fiercely independent." <ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/</ref>

*FUTO's first pledge is to "never sell out. All FUTO companies and FUTO-funded projects are expected to remain fiercely independent." <ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/</ref>

* FUTO's second pledge is to never abuse it's customers.

*FUTO's second pledge is to never abuse it's customers.

* FUTO's third pledge is to all be devoted to transparency and to making High Quality Open-source software.

*FUTO's third pledge is to all be devoted to transparency and to making High Quality Open-source software.

=== Ethical Capitalism ===

===Ethical Capitalism===

FUTO while a legally a C-Corporation for profit company<ref>https://futo.org/about/futo-faq/</ref> but as of 2025, according to Louis Rossmann ~~[ job title ]~~ at FUTO{{Citation needed}} is in no way profitable to it's sole owner & investor [[Eron Wolf]], and their stated financial goal is to operate fiercely independently and "never sell out."

FUTO while a legally a C-Corporation for profit company<ref>https://futo.org/about/futo-faq/</ref> but as of 2025, according to Louis Rossmann, Director of Community Outreach at FUTO{{Citation needed}} is in no way profitable to it's sole owner & investor [[Eron Wolf]], and their stated financial goal is to operate fiercely independently and "never sell out."

=== The Five Pillars of FUTO-ey Software ===

===The Five Pillars of FUTO-ey Software===

" 1. Source First /Open Source If people are to have control over the computers in their lives, they must have the capability to inspect and modify the software running on them.

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 [https://futo.org/ FUTO] , founded in 2021 by [[Eron Wolf]] ( a software developer, and noteworthy investor in [[What's app]] {{Citation needed}}), is an organization that develops applications and sponsors [[FOSS]] ([[wikipedia:Free_and_open-source_software|free and open source]]) software projects as well as other independent software projects that align with their principles.<ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/</ref><ref>https://futo.org/grants/</ref> FUTO has enabled the development of notable apps, such as [[Immich]], FUTO Keyboard, and [[GrayJay]].
-Eron Wolf Hired [[Louis Rossmann - Video Directory|Louis Rossman]] in 2021 as [ job title ] and to be the public figure head of the organization.
+Eron Wolf Hired [[Louis Rossmann - Video Directory|Louis Rossman]] in 2021 as Director of Community Outreach.
 [https://keyboard.futo.org/ FUTO Keyboard] is a keyboard app for [[Android]]-based operating systems which offers many modern typing features like localized voice input, swipe typing, and autocorrect, while respecting the purchaser's rights.
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 FUTO has been criticized for using their own definition of the term "open source"<ref>https://danb.me/blog/futo-open-source-definition/</ref> and claiming their applications are "open source", when their license does not meet the [https://opensource.org/osd OSI's definition of the term]. FUTO has since changed their wording.<ref>https://www.futo.org/about/futo-statement-on-opensource/</ref>
-== Organization's objectives & principles  ==
+==Organization's objectives & principles==
-=== Three pledges ===
+===Three pledges===
-* FUTO's first pledge is to "never sell out. All FUTO companies and FUTO-funded projects are expected to remain fiercely independent." <ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/</ref>
+*FUTO's first pledge is to "never sell out. All FUTO companies and FUTO-funded projects are expected to remain fiercely independent." <ref>https://futo.org/about/what-is-futo/</ref>
-* FUTO's second pledge is to never abuse it's customers.
+*FUTO's second pledge is to never abuse it's customers.
-* FUTO's third pledge is to all be devoted to transparency and to making High Quality Open-source software.
+*FUTO's third pledge is to all be devoted to transparency and to making High Quality Open-source software.
-=== Ethical Capitalism ===
+===Ethical Capitalism===
-FUTO while a legally a C-Corporation for profit company<ref>https://futo.org/about/futo-faq/</ref> but as of 2025, according to Louis Rossmann [ job title ] at FUTO{{Citation needed}} is in no way profitable to it's sole owner & investor [[Eron Wolf]],  and their stated financial goal is to operate fiercely independently and "never sell out."
+FUTO while a legally a C-Corporation for profit company<ref>https://futo.org/about/futo-faq/</ref> but as of 2025, according to Louis Rossmann, Director of Community Outreach at FUTO{{Citation needed}} is in no way profitable to it's sole owner & investor [[Eron Wolf]],  and their stated financial goal is to operate fiercely independently and "never sell out."
-=== The Five Pillars of FUTO-ey Software ===
+===The Five Pillars of FUTO-ey Software===
 " 1. Source First /Open Source If people are to have control over the computers in their lives, they must have the capability to inspect and modify the software running on them.