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This year, we can celebrate the 20th Software Freedom Day. Save the date - 16th of September, 2023.

#sfd2023 #FreeSoftware

Software Freedom Day 2023

The organization running SFD, HFD, EFD and DFD!
www.digitalfreedomfoundation.org
#freesoftware #sfd2023

"Open Source" can't just be about using the goodwill of a very desirable common label for software goods. It's an integral part of keeping the developer ecosystem healthy.

And "healthy" can't only be about profitability for companies.
http://radar.oreilly.com/2006/08/open-source-architecture-or-go.html
#FreeSoftware #OpenSource #FOSS #OSS #SoftwareFreedom
It’s a very interesting time to be in open source. Open source zealots need to realize that open source needs to be reinvented for the new platform architecture, and web 2.0 companies need to remember that open source isn’t just goodwill, but an integral part of keeping the developer ecosystem healthy. And everyone needs to experiment with new models, and not believe that the story has already been written.

Open Source: Architecture or Goodwill?

There are a lot of reasons why people make their code open source. I believe that one of the strongest original motivations has often been overlooked. Our hagiography tells the tale of how it all started with the quest for software freedom.
radar.oreilly.com
#OSS #foss #freesoftware #opensource #softwarefreedom

"These repositories are available under the same BSL license as Sentry’s core repos."

So... It will *become* open source... eventually... in about 4 years or so.

#FreeSoftware #OpenSource #FOSS #OSS #SoftwareFreedom #SourceAvailable

https://about.codecov.io/blog/codecov-is-now-open-source/

Codecov is now open source - Codecov

Authors Note: We are using the term “open source” because we feel it best reflects our intent — current and future — with this product. Specifically, you can: view the ...
Eli Hooten (Codecov)
#OSS #foss #freesoftware #opensource #softwarefreedom #SourceAvailable

#CRA: The #IMCO committee has backed our demand and voted for the protection of #FreeSoftware developers in the Cyber Resilience Act. #ITRE should follow.

https://fsfe.org/news/2023/news-20230629-01.html

Cyber Resilience Act: First committee backs FSFE demand to protect Free Software - FSFE

The Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) today launched a landmark decision to protect Free Software developers in the Cyber Resilience...
FSFE - Free Software Foundation Europe
#freesoftware #cra #imco #itre

The free software movement isn't about having an 'alternative' to proprietary software, it's a movement to reject it on ethical grounds. With free software, users have the freedom to control their computing, and that's something worth fighting for! #GNU #FreeSoftware
#freesoftware #gnu

As long as the code behind "smart" home devices is proprietary, these companies are free to spy on us as much as they like. Help us fight back: tell your friends about free software and urge then to join the FSF! Support #FreeSoftware. https://fsf.org
An image of a camera pointed toward two people near an "Alexa" looking thing that says, "Don't invite spies into your home."

Front Page — Free Software Foundation — working together for free software

fsf.org
#freesoftware

In their vote on the #AIAct today, the @europarl_en responsible committees voted by a large majority to protect #FreeSoftware.

The plenary is called upon to uphold the idea. Likewise, this principle must be anchored in #CRA and #pld

📰 https://fsfe.org/news/2023/news-20230511-01.html

EU Parliament wants to protect Free Software in AI regulation - FSFE

Today the European Parliament's responsible committees voted by a large majority to protect Free Software in the AI regulation. The plenary is called upon ...
FSFE - Free Software Foundation Europe
#freesoftware #AIAct #cra #pld @European Parliament

Along with the 'Bits & Bäume' village the FSFE is seeking inspiring talks, workshops, and more for the Chaos Communication Camp 23. Submit your proposal by June 9th to help build a sustainable future. #CCCamp23 #BitsAndBäume #FreeSoftware #Sustainability
https://fsfe.org/news/2023/news-20230508-01.html

Chaos Communication Camp: Call for Participation - FSFE

After four years of waiting and many online conferences – probably too many –, the Chaos Communication Camp is finally back! Come and camp with us in the '...
FSFE - Free Software Foundation Europe
#freesoftware #sustainability #cccamp23 #bitsandbaume

☣️ This is why you should never trust your important information (like passwords!) to proprietary software like @1password.

#OpenSource #FreeSoftware #privacy #security #infosec

🤡 #1Password becomes #spyware:

https://blog.1password.com/privacy-preserving-app-telemetry/

We're changing how we discover and prioritize improvements | 1Password

Learn about a new, privacy-preserving in-app telemetry system that 1Password is trialing with its employees.
1Password
#security #privacy #freesoftware #opensource #infosec #1password #spyware @1password

Among others, the EU is currently debating the introduction of liability rules for software in the #CyberResilience Act.

We propose a solution that will lead to more security while safeguarding the #FreeSoftware ecosystem.

📺 https://media.fsfe.org/w/7X2vSXubdrbTPFTqjmT5Nm

➕ info: https://fsfe.org/news/2023/news-20230323-01.html

EU: Proposed liability rules will harm Free Software - FSFE

The EU is currently debating the introduction of liability rules for software, including Free Software. The relevant proposals are the AI Act, Product Liab...
FSFE - Free Software Foundation Europe
#freesoftware #CyberResilience

Happy 70th Birthday to Richard Stallman. RMS started GNU, and launched the free software movement with it. He founded the @fsf and has remained a champion for software freedom over these many decades. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to the cause and for inspiring so many of us to fight for a world where users have control over their computing. Please join me in wishing him a very happy birthday! I'm sure you have his email. 🎉🎂 #HappyBirthday #FreeSoftware #GNU #FSF
#freesoftware #fsf #gnu #HappyBirthday @Free Software Foundation

I just found this game called #Holocure, it's a game like #VampireSurvivprs

It plays on PC and supports controller play, and it's #FreeSoftware (at least for now)
#freesoftware #vampiresurvivprs #holocure

You like #FreeSoftware? You like #Guix and you like #stickers?
Great! Stop by today at the big #ilovefs party at c-base at 7.30 p.m. to get some!

#GNU #NixOS @guix @fsfe
#freesoftware #ilovefs #gnu #nixos #stickers #guix @Free Software Foundation Europe @u/guix

What shouldn't be forget at this #IloveFS day is:

It's nice to say thank you to the companies and developers of the #freesoftware and #opensource software you are using on this day, but don't forget to also consider buying licenses or donating some (regular) money to those people behind your software!

They have a life as well and need to pay bills.

#ilovefreesoftwareday
#freesoftware #ilovefs #opensource #ilovefreesoftwareday

#OpenTalk meeting software has finally been released as #FreeSoftware under the EUPL today. I have been part of the #RustLang backend team for a few months now, happy to finally see this happen. One of my tasks was to properly annotate the source code with licensing information, and doing this with https://reuse.software/ has been a great experience. https://gitlab.opencode.de/opentalk https://opentalk.eu/ @OpenTalkMeeting

REUSE - Make licensing easy for everyone

We make licensing easy for humans and machines alike. REUSE solves a fundamental issue that Free Software licensing has at the very source. Adopting our recommendations is as easy as one-two-three!
reuse.software
#freesoftware #rustlang #opentalk

At #FOSDEM, @marcel_kolaja will present the #EU pilot project to look into open-sourcing the EU's apps and publishing them outside of #BigTech including on @fdroidorg. @eighthave will join, talking about how F-Droid will help pull the EU towards #FreeSoftware.

(sorry for copying the post, but for some reason we can't boost it)
https://social.librem.one/interact/109779534010876183?type=reblog

Librem Social

social.librem.one
#freesoftware #EU #FOSDEM #bigtech

Impressive! I received @lentcine filming crew at home over the last days and they filmed me while drawing (on paper, but also with digital). They also recorded a long interview. They were very friendly, and that was great because it's totally unusual to draw and do my work with a pro filming crew around me, and my house changed into a film set.
It was a good time! ☺️

For more info, see: http://lentcine.tuxfamily.org/sortir-du-cadre-leaving-the-frame/

[CW: photo with eye-contact]

#documentary #cinema #makingof #freesoftware
A photo I took with my smartphone of the crew of LentCiné while they were filming and recording me, this morning. In foreground, my monitor, I'm sketching using Krita, on right monitor, references from Pepper&Carrot characters. In background, the filming crew: a woman with a camera, another woman with a microphone pole and headphone, and two men in background. They smile and do eye contact. License of the photo: CC-By, done with authorisation to repost here.
A top-down photo of a watercolor concept-art sheet with my tools around (pencils, brushes, eraser), it features two designs for Pepper costume as "a healer" , a test for a future episode. She has a large dress and a stick, and some folkloric dress. It's one of the artwork where I was totally recorded with the high quality setup and good lighting of LentCiné crew. (LentCiné filmed me also doing digital drawing, and teaching to a school with my webcam and mic from home.)

Sortir du cadre – Leaving the frame – Lent ciné

lentcine.tuxfamily.org
#freesoftware #cinéma #makingof #documentary @Lent ciné

Quality education requires teaching digital skills -not products- to our new generations. Free Software in education helps students understand technology and specifically coding while cultivating collaborative skills.

https://fsfe.org/freesoftware/education/argumentation.html

#educationday #FreeSoftware #PublicCode
two people in front of desktop

Why we need Free Software in Education - FSFE

In the FSFE we support that students should learn Free Software and educational institutes should use Free Software. Free Software in Education cultivates ...
FSFE - Free Software Foundation Europe
#freesoftware #publiccode #educationday

What is h-node? The h-node project aims at the construction of a hardware database in order to identify what devices work with a fully free operating system. #hNode #freesoftware https://u.fsf.org/l0

home - h-node.org

free software project with the aim of collecting information about the hardware that works with a fully free operating system
u.fsf.org
#freesoftware #hNode

en-US: As a #FreeSoftware activist, this reminds me of Duty Calls (386) from #XKCD: https://xkcd.com/386/

pt-BR: Como um ativista do #SoftwareLivre, isso me lembrou de Duty calls (386) do #XKCD: https://xkcd.com/386/

Duty Calls

xkcd
#freesoftware #softwarelivre #xkcd

I have a bunch of new followers today, so a re- #Introduction is in order.

I'm Serge. I'm sometimes known online as @emacsen

I'm a believer in the power of #FreeSoftware to do good in the world and be an agent of self-determination.

I believe in #FreeCulture because culture is part of humanity.

My most recent project is #Babka, an online space for #Jews and Jewish allies.

I'm a #geek I love play, #boardgames #ttpg, #videogames, #superheroes

Let's be #friends
#videogames #jews #freesoftware #introduction #boardgames #geek #friends #freeculture #babka #ttpg #superheroes @Emacsen

Looks like https://www.peppercarrot.com/ is on-line again and is full of beautiful illustrations made by @davidrevoy using free software tools and shared under Creative Commons license. I really like this one.

#illustration #artwork #digitalpainting #fairytale #creativecommons #FreeSoftware
A beautiful, fairy-tale-like illustration showing a night scene where a young girl in a robe holds a lantern and a wand. The character kneels and looks curiously, and with a hint of surprise on her face, at a small black hole in the floor right in front of her. The lantern illuminates her face and the area immediately around the hole with warm light, making it stand in contrast to dark and cold background. It gives the scene somewhat cozy feeling.

Homepage - Pepper&Carrot

Official homepage of Pepper&Carrot, a free(libre) and open-source webcomic about Pepper, a young witch and her cat, Carrot. They live in a fantasy universe of potions, magic, and creatures.
Pepper&Carrot
#freesoftware #creativecommons #illustration #artwork #digitalpainting #fairytale @David Revoy


Scambi Festival 2022 — Il Documentario

Il racconto della seconda edizione di Scambi, Il Festival dei Laboratori Paneuretici. Tutto quello che facciamo, sognamo e siamo è su scambi.
PeerTube Italia - Video Sharing in Creative Commons
#fediverse #internet #freesoftware #social #political #Italy #sanremo #dwebcamp @Aral Balkan @Eugen Rochko @Carlo Gubitosa :nonviolenza: @:fedora: filippodb ⁂ :cc: @Kenobit @Etica Digitale @🫧 Social coding commons @Evan Prodromou @internetarchive @macfranc @scambi @wikimediaitalia @boz @Dio @evangreer

💡 Today would be a perfect day to #GiveUpGitHub.

☣️ #GitHub is the #Twitter of software development, creators of the most enticing proprietary walled garden ever made for #FOSS developers.

https://GiveUpGitHub.org

#FreeSoftware #OpenSource
GitHub Octocat mascot with a sack of money and crushing the words "USER RIGHTS"

Give Up GitHub - Software Freedom Conservancy

The Software Freedom Conservancy provides a non-profit home and services to Free, Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) projects.
GiveUpGitHub.org
#twitter #foss #freesoftware #github #opensource #GiveUpGitHub

We are thrilled to release Fungal, a variable fork of DejaVu Sans that can grow like mycelium. Fungal is the fruit of an ongoing collaboration between @triple and @raphael , and is part of the larger project https://fungal.page.

🍄 Download it here: https://velvetyne.fr/fonts/fungal/

#mycotypo
#mycology #typedesign #freesoftware #fungi #wikipedia

Fungal

In 2022, Hato press invited Raphaël Bastide to do a publication part of the zine series. In a wish to revive the “fan” part of fanzine, Raphaël Bastide decided to pay tribute to Wikipedia, a surviving, precious, unequaled place on the open WWW.
velvetyne.fr
#freesoftware #Wikipédia #fungi #typedesign #mycology #mycotypo @raphaël ⁂ bastide @Triple ⁂

More than 100 European organisations and companies have already signed our #OpenLetter about the universal right to install any software on any device. Now, in the European Week for Waste Reduction, we open up the letter to be signed by individuals. Join us now and sign the letter yourself today: https://fsfe.org/news/2022/news-20221121-01.html

#Ecodesign #RightToRepair #FreeSoftware #EWWR
Four illustrations. 1 three gears in different colors and sizes integrate with each other, while one has the coding abbreviation on it. 2 a phone-like device out of which come three arrows, one to the left, one to the right and one straight ahead. 3 four different geometrical figures are connected via bridges 4 a phone like device looks like a lock that has been opened

Sign our open letter about the right to install any software on any device - FSFE

More than 100 civil society organisations across sectors have already signed our open letter about “The universal right to install any software on any devi...
FSFE - Free Software Foundation Europe
#righttorepair #freesoftware #openletter #ecodesign #ewwr

Chromebooks foisted on students? Teachers monitoring what children do outside of the classroom via nonfree software? Surveillance of children is common, and it's at your child's school, too. Support #FreeSoftware https://u.fsf.org/32h
#freesoftware

Check this #MastoArt made by @davidrevoy using #FreeSoftware #Krita from #KDE #art #design #creativity #mastindia

Posting low res, check high res on original toot.
#art #krita #freesoftware #design #mastoart #kde #creativity #mastindia @David Revoy

The team behind 0 A.D: Empires Ascendant will be holding a booth for 1 day in Paris, France on the 1st of October 2022. More info about the event can be found here https://site-4011908-5415-1446.mystrikingly.com/

#Paris #opensource #freesoftware #rts #meetthedevs #indiedev #indiegamedev
We will be at the 2022 edition of the play sorbonne u event on october first 2022 over their logo, and 0 A.D.'s

PSU on Strikingly

PSU
#indiedev #freesoftware #opensource #Paris #indiegamedev #rts #meetthedevs

Are you a teacher?

Please share what #FreeSoftware do you use at #school so we can exchange solutions.

For example, at my online course I use for myself and students:

- GNU/Linux
- LibreOffice Writer
- LibreOffice Calc
- LibreOffice Impress
(Open Document Format is mandatory for all)
- Firefox browser
- Jitsi Meet
- GCC
- Geany
- WordPress
- CryptPad
- F-Droid

If you love #education, please boost.
Jitsi Meet, an online video conferencing teachers should choose instead of Zoom or Google Meet.
#freesoftware #education #school

Today is the last day for the FrOSCon CfP... Please prepare your abstracts and send them in.

We also welcome new Project Proposals 😀

More Information can be found here:
https://www.froscon.org/en/cfp/cfpapers/

#froscon #froscon17 #opensource #freesoftware

Call for Papers ǀ FrOSCon

www.froscon.org
#freesoftware #opensource #froscon #froscon17

For #froscon17 we'd like to announce, that we have opend the #CfP until 12th of Juni 2022. So please send us your projects and papers.

More details available at:
https://www.froscon.de/en/cfp/cfpapers/

#froscon #opensource #konferenz #freesoftware

Call for Papers ǀ FrOSCon

www.froscon.de
#freesoftware #opensource #froscon #cfp #froscon17 #konferenz

Wir rufen auf Vorträge und Projekte für die #froscon17 über unseren Call for Papers und Call for Projects einzureichen! Der #CfP läuft ab sofort bis zum 12. Juni 2022.

Mehr Details unter:
https://www.froscon.de/cfp/cfpapers/

#froscon #opensource #konferenz #freesoftware

Call for Papers ǀ FrOSCon

www.froscon.de
#freesoftware #opensource #froscon #cfp #froscon17 #konferenz

Am WE sind die Chemnitzer Linuxtage (online). Ich bin Sonntag um 15 Uhr dran mit "Orientierung und Produktivität auf der Kommandozeile", für alle, die nur gelegentlich eine Shell aufmachen oder aus der Windows-Welt kommen.
https://chemnitzer.linux-tage.de/2022/de/programm/beitrag/218 #CLT2022 #Linux #freesoftware

Chemnitzer Linux-Tage 2022 · Vortrag: Orientierung und Produktivität auf der Kommandozeile

Die Chemnitzer Linux-Tage sind eine Veranstaltung rund um das Thema Linux und Open Source für jedermann, die Linux-Nutzer, Insider und Unternehmen zusammenbringt.
chemnitzer.linux-tage.de
#linux #freesoftware #clt2022

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