However, the default assumption is that all open source software is free to download and use.
Of course, there's the matter of revenue. If you get 100 dollars or 1000 dollars a month, is that significant to do anything useful for the project?
I'd donate to Firefox for no additional service if they would guarantee my money only goes to the browser and not crypto or AI initiatives.
Note donate. As in one time payments at a time of my choice. They also try to push towards subscriptions when you hit that donate button.
However, the default assumption is that all open source software is free to download and use.
Of course, there's the matter of revenue. If you get 100 dollars or 1000 dollars a month, is that significant to do anything useful for the project?