"If I use a piece of software that has been obtained under the GNU GPL, am I allowed to modify the original code into a new program then distribute and sell that new program commercially?" Read the full answer on our #GNUGPLFAQ https://u.fsf.org/3we
"If I use a piece of software that has been obtained under the GNU GPL, am I allowed to modify the original code into a new program then distribute and sell that new program commercially?" Read the full answer on our #GNUGPLFAQ https://u.fsf.org/3we Interested in learning more about the #LibrePlanet workshop "Digital colonialism, surveillance capitalism, and a libre software future." It will be held online on Monday, May 15, 12:00–13:30 EDT (16:00–17:30 UTC). Read more: https://u.fsf.org/3z4 Have you visited our LibrePlanet wiki page lately? It's filled with free software information -- and it's an important tool for connecting with your fellow free software supporters. Check it out and **get involved!** https://libreplanet.org Read about this year's #LibrePlanet, 2022 Free Software Award winners, a recent update to our board nomination process, and other FSF and free software news in the latest #FreeSoftwareSupporter: https://u.fsf.org/3z0 The command line can save hours of tedious work. Learn how to use it, with Introduction to the Command Line. Only $20! https://u.fsf.org/29l #GNUPress Interested in the PDF instead? We got you covered, because the link to the source file is on the same page. Read about what's next for John Deere's ongoing GPL violations, Signal and other encryption apps threatening to pull out of the UK, the FSFE's response to three EU proposals, a big F-Droid update, and other free software news in #FreeSoftwareSupporter: https://u.fsf.org/3z0 Curious how to get started contributing to Emacs? Colin Woodbury has written a helpful blog post on just that topic, including instructions for copyright assignment: https://u.fsf.org/3fr #emacs #CopyrightAssignment "Join us in the journey: chart your course to digital recipe freedom!" Read more about "The immortal cookbook" online workshop, happening Monday, April 24, 12:00–13:30 EDT (16:00–17:30 UTC) https://u.fsf.org/3z1 #DRM isn't just an annoyance -- it's a violation of your right to use the items you own as you see fit. Learn more about our Defective by Design campaign at http://defectivebydesign.org, and follow our campaign account at @endDRM 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: https://u.fsf.org/3vp From the preamble of the GNU GPL: "To protect your rights, we need to prevent others from denying you these rights or asking you to surrender the rights. Therefore, you have certain responsibilities [...]" https://u.fsf.org/3kz "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: https://u.fsf.org/3z6 Watch the LibrePlanet: Charting the Course videos on PeerTube: https://framatube.org/a/fsf/. Which talks do you like in particular? You can now relive LibrePlanet: Charting the Course and catch up on the talks you missed with videos and audio on GNU MediaGoblin: https://media.libreplanet.org/ Our online session series for all who didn't get enough at #LibrePlanet will continue next Monday with the workshop 'The immortal cookbook' by Adam Monsen. Chart your course to digital recipe freedom! Learn more, as well as how to register, at https://u.fsf.org/3z1 In celebration of GNU's 40th anniversary, a hacker meeting will be held on September 27 in Biel, Switzerland. Email gnu40@gnu.org if you would like to contribute a presentation. More information: https://www.gnu.org/gnu40/gnu40.html Assigning your copyright to the FSF helps defend the GPL and keep software free. Thanks to Philippe Oliver Altherr, TAN Yin Hoe, and Tim Rice for assigning their copyright to the FSF! #GNU #Emacs #gnuawk Learn more at https://u.fsf.org/3ht #CopyrightAssignments From Freedom Trail to free boot and free farms: Read about the second day of in-person and online LibrePlanet 2023 activities: https://u.fsf.org/3yw Technology is at the heart of what we do, and even though we see it used to encroach freedoms, we KNOW it can also set you free. Thanks to our tech team the FSF operates in freedom. Support #FreeSoftware https://fsf.org We have recently made updates to the benefits that organizational Patrons receive, including additional donation tiers and more benefits. See all the tiers and current benefits at: https://u.fsf.org/3u2 #FSFPatrons |