> it was merely a tool to get to the end state where all code becomes available for use by anyone for any reason without cost or restriction Your recollection

> it was merely a tool to get to the end state where all code becomes available for use by anyone for any reason without cost or restriction Your recollection seems to be completely off. That wasn't the goal of the Free Software movement. Also, the code they champion comes with restrictions and, optionally, cost. So again, you're off.