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fsf, 3 days ago to random

Interested in helping us help others to make their first steps toward #userfreedom? Collaborate with us on the freedom ladder, our new guide to help people take their first steps in software freedom: https://u.fsf.org/3f2

fsf, 3 days ago to random

Assigning your copyright to the FSF helps defend the GPL and keep software free. Thanks to Alexander Kozhevnikov, Ankit Raj Pandey, Artem Iurchenko, Felix Lechner, Loïc Lemaître, Toshihiro Umehara, and Zebbediah Beck for assigning their copyright to the FSF! More: https://u.fsf.org/3ht #CopyrightAssignments

fsf, 3 days ago to random

The FSF tech team operates sixty-three different services, platforms, and websites. They maintain all the computers and software FSF uses, including obscure things like accounting software, Asterisk telephony software, many websites such as fsf.org, gnu.org, and more. This small team also provides critical services to the GNU System, like email, build servers, release hosting, bug tracking, Git hosting, and servers to various free software projects. Read more: https://u.fsf.org/41z

fsf, 3 days ago to random

What if I discover a possible violation of the GPL? "You should report it. First, check the facts as best you can. Then tell the publisher or copyright holder of the specific GPL-covered program." Read the full answer https://u.fsf.org/3ks #GNUGPLFAQ

fsf, 3 days ago to random

In our latest update on the Freedom Ladder campaign, we're sharing what we learned in our mission to create introductory free software resources that keep people moving forward to full software freedom. https://u.fsf.org/3h9

fsf, 3 days ago to random

Thank you from the bottom of our GNU little heart! #ThankGNU to František Kučera, Fredrick Brennan, Kevin Runner, Raffael Stocker, and Stephen Monslow for their generous contribution to the #fsf Let's fight for freedom together! https://u.fsf.org/3vy

fsf, 3 days ago to random

Q: If I only make copies of a GPL-covered program and run them, without distributing or conveying them to others, what does the license require of me? A: Nothing. The GPL does not place any conditions on this activity. https://u.fsf.org/3wm

fsf, 4 days ago to random

"Medical aids that run proprietary software not only leave you at the mercy of the companies when it comes to bugs and updates, but also when it comes to cybersecurity." Read the full article: https://u.fsf.org/448

fsf, 4 days ago to random

What does it mean to say a license is "compatible with the GPL?" It means [...] you can combine code released under the other license with code released under the GNU GPL in one larger program. Read the full answer: https://u.fsf.org/3u6

fsf, 4 days ago to random

Assigning your copyright to the FSF helps defend the GPL and keep software free. Thanks to Alexander Kozhevnikov, Ankit Raj Pandey, Artem Iurchenko, Felix Lechner, Loïc Lemaître, Toshihiro Umehara, and Zebbediah Beck for assigning their copyright to the FSF! More: https://u.fsf.org/3ht #CopyrightAssignments

fsf, 4 days ago to random

There are thousands of GNU and non-GNU developers relying on the services run by the FSF, and billions of GNU software downloads. Support this work. Donate to the FSF: https://donate.fsf.org

fsf, 4 days ago to random

"Educational institutions should not allow proprietary software companies to impose their power on the rest of society and its future." Donate to the FSF to help bring free software to educational institutions around the world. https://donate.fsf.org/

fsf, 4 days ago to random

El Free Software Supporter está disponible en español. Para ver la versión en español haz click aqui: https://www.fsf.org/free-software-supporter/2024/

fsf, 4 days ago to random

"Many young students have a talent for programming; they are fascinated with computers and eager to learn how their systems work. With proprietary software, this information is a secret so teachers have no way of making it available to their students. But if it's free software, the teacher can explain the basic subject and then hand out the source code for the student to read and learn." https://www.gnu.org/education/edu-why.html

fsf, 5 days ago to random

Google's deprecation of #JPEGXL demonstrates its unjust amount of control over the web. Read our writeup here: https://u.fsf.org/3z8

fsf, 5 days ago to random

"What would happen if any of the Bluetooth hearing aids manufacturers decided not to provide updates for models of which the warranty expired? Well, if the software on these hearing aids were free (as in freedom), then the free software community could help keep it updated." Read the full article: https://u.fsf.org/448

fsf, 5 days ago to random

Assigning your copyright to the FSF helps defend the GPL and keep software free. Thanks to Joshua Branson, Matto Fransen, Marc Albert Fargas Esteve, Nidish Narayanaa Balaji, and Thorsten Alteholz for assigning their copyright to the FSF! More: https://u.fsf.org/3ht #CopyrightAssignments

fsf, 5 days ago to random

Want to help? Improving and adding to the Free Software Directory at https://directory.fsf.org is an easy way to support the free software community. Join us for meetings every Friday to help us do this crucial work: https://u.fsf.org/3ft

fsf, 5 days ago to random

Read the inspiring story of how Eyüpsultan, Turkey switched to free software, gained independence from proprietary software, and saved money ($$$) in the process! If they did it in their city, your city can do it too! | Read more at: https://u.fsf.org/3m9

fsf, 5 days ago to random

Free software is not antithetical to commercial success. Read more: https://u.fsf.org/42y

fsf, 5 days ago to random

Thank you from the bottom of our GNU little heart! #ThankGNU to František Kučera, Fredrick Brennan, Kevin Runner, Raffael Stocker, and Stephen Monslow for their generous contribution to the #fsf Let's fight for freedom together! https://u.fsf.org/3vy

fsf, 5 days ago to random

"Educational institutions should not allow proprietary software companies to impose their power on the rest of society and its future." Donate to the FSF to help bring free software to educational institutions around the world. https://donate.fsf.org/

fsf, 6 days ago to random

Looking for answers about our copyright assignment program? Check out our Contributor's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guide, which is meant to help contributors to FSF copyrighted packages: https://u.fsf.org/3f3

fsf, 6 days ago to random

Assigning your copyright to the FSF helps defend the GPL and keep software free. Thanks to Joshua Branson, Matto Fransen, Marc Albert Fargas Esteve, Nidish Narayanaa Balaji, and Thorsten Alteholz for assigning their copyright to the FSF! More: https://u.fsf.org/3ht #CopyrightAssignments

fsf, 6 days ago to random

"Community can play an important role in bringing more new people to free software, especially those who have not traditionally been drawn to it." David Wilson -- Read the full interview: https://u.fsf.org/449