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Free Software Foundation

FerretDB announced its release 1.0 and thereby brings MongoDB database workloads back to their free software roots. Read more at u.fsf.org/3za

Free Software Foundation

In 1989, we published the GNU #GPL. It is at the core of software freedom and it protects users' rights to run, copy, modify, and share. Read more about free software licensing fsf.org/licensing

Logo of "GPLv3." Says, "Free as in freedom" underneath.
Free Software Foundation

"WorldVistA EHR is a slightly modified version of the Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record, VistA." Learn about WorldVistA EHR version of the Department of VA Electronic Health Record at an upcoming online #LibrePlanet talk: u.fsf.org/3z6

Free Software Foundation

Fighting for freedom isn't gratis, and we depend on the generosity of donors like Jeffrey Elkner, Andy Kopra, Alex Wang, Michael Henderson, Kam VedBrat , Simon Josefsson, Yidong Chong, Simon Pugnaghi, and Will Butler #ThankGNU

Image that says "Thank GNU" with a GNU by Vijay Kumar Bagavath Singh
Free Software Foundation

The global community of users should be directing how the web develops, not a single corporate monopoly. Read how Google's deprecation of #JPEGXL highlights this worrying trend: u.fsf.org/3z9

Marc Graham

@fsf any idea why I repeatedly see FSF posts in my feed. This one says it’s five hours old but I saw it days ago. Starts looking spammy. Are my settings somehow off?

Free Software Foundation

Did you know that, for educational purposes, the FSF maintains a collection of translations of the GPLs? Check out u.fsf.org/3vl for links to these unofficial translations, how to submit new translations, and why they are not officially valid.

Joshix

@fsf that's a reason why I like the EUPL v1.2 it has official valid translations. (And it's short)

Free Software Foundation

FerretDB announced its release 1.0 and thereby brings MongoDB database workloads back to their free software roots. Read more at u.fsf.org/3za

Free Software Foundation

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. u.fsf.org/3wm #GPLFAQ

A screenshot of the "FAQ about the GNU licenses" page
Free Software Foundation

The FSF recently awarded its Respects Your Freedom (RYF) certification to the Free Software Gigabit Mini VPN Router (TPE-R1400) from ThinkPenguin, Inc. Read the full announcement and check out the device: u.fsf.org/3z7 Congrats, #ThinkPenguin

Free Software Foundation

Thank you from the bottom of our GNU little heart! #ThankGNU to Edward Flick, John Rakestraw, Paul Becker, Reynaldo Cordero, David Almassian, Roger Trimble, and Andrew Gaul for their generous contribution to the #fsf Let's fight for freedom together! u.fsf.org/3vy

Image that says "Thank GNU" with a GNU by Vijay Kumar Bagavath Singh
Free Software Foundation

FerretDB announced its release 1.0 and thereby brings MongoDB database workloads back to their free software roots. Read more at u.fsf.org/3za

Free Software Foundation

Did you know that the hardware database #hNode has detailed instructions on how to identify the hardware in your computer? Use the commands to see what's in your computer and whether or not it is compatible with #freesoftware u.fsf.org/3ui u.fsf.org/3uh

Screenshot of the "discover your hardware" page of h-node.
Free Software Foundation

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

Free Software Foundation

Assigning your copyright to the Free Software Foundation helps us defend the GPL and keep software free. #GNU Questions about copyright assignment? Check out the new FAQ: u.fsf.org/3f3

Free Software Foundation

US taxpayers: Call on the IRS to provide libre tax-filing software! Read the FSF's latest article, and learn how you can participate: u.fsf.org/3zd

Free Software Foundation

Interested to know more about the history of the FSF and free software? Follow the FSF's thirty-five (plus!) years of advocating for software freedom with our timeline project: u.fsf.org/3fc #UserFreedom

Screenshot of the FSF "History" page. In particular, it highlights the FSF's founding.
Free Software Foundation

Have you always wanted to work at an organization that puts people and freedom at its center? The FSF is seeking a full-time deputy director: u.fsf.org/3vp

Free Software Foundation

The hardware database h-node.org has many new distros and vendors added, including Trisquel, Parabola, Replicant and LibreCMC (distros), which you can check against various notebook vendors for #freesoftware compatibility. #hNode u.fsf.org/l0

Screenshot of h-node homepage.
Free Software Foundation

Have you always wanted to work at an organization that puts people and freedom at its center? The FSF is seeking a full-time deputy director: u.fsf.org/3vp

Free Software Foundation

Want to add your project to GNU? For details and information, please visit our GNU Software Evaluation page at: u.fsf.org/3ts

A screenshot of the "GNU software evaluation" text. After some instructions, it asks you to complete the questionnaire and email to gnueval@gnu.org.
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