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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

Help a friend take the first steps toward mastering the command line. Purchase "Introduction to the Command Line" from #GNUPress today! u.fsf.org/29l Interested in the PDF instead? Download it via u.fsf.org/3lt

Free Software Foundation

Als we samenwerken kunnen we al onze doelen bereiken! Wil je ons helpen? Breng onze boodschap verder door in ieder geval een ander iemand aan te moedigen om een FSF lidmaatschap te beginnen!

Free Software Foundation

HW [...] chose GPLv3 for that purpose. The fact that we're still going today [...] is proof he made a good choice. If KOReader had been proprietary, it may have been unnecessarily abandoned -- a fate that is all too common for similar projects. Read more: u.fsf.org/3zi

Free Software Foundation

"Can I use the GPL for something other than software?" It's an interesting question. There's an answer on the #GPLFAQ page. Read it here: u.fsf.org/3x4

A screenshot of the "FAQ about the GNU licenses" page
Geoffrey Dawirs

@fsf Thank you! Am I legally allowed, on my #mastodon server rule, to state that all content on that instance is by default under GPLv3, and therefore cannot be used for advertising nor commercial purposes?

Free Software Foundation

HW [...] chose GPLv3 for that purpose. The fact that we're still going today [...] is proof he made a good choice. If KOReader had been proprietary, it may have been unnecessarily abandoned -- a fate that is all too common for similar projects. Read more: u.fsf.org/3zi

Free Software Foundation

There are many ways to help support the FSF. Ensure that software freedom is protected for many generations to come by adding the FSF to your estate plan. Read how: u.fsf.org/2ra

Free Software Foundation

Similar to Apple, Kindle's software has always been proprietary... [I]f you buy a Kindle today, you have very little hope of actually being able to customize it without resorting to "breaking in" through hardware modification. Read more: u.fsf.org/3zi

Free Software Foundation

We would like to thank the thousands of free software advocates, hackers, donors, members, volunteers, and contributors, who are working together towards software freedom. The FSF is proud to be the center of gravity for so many in this great community and to amplify your voices.

Free Software Foundation

EmacsConf 2023 will be held on December 2 and 3, 2023. The call for participation is open. Submit your proposal at emacsconf.org/2023/cfp/

Free Software Foundation

How do I upgrade from (L)GPLv2 to (L)GPLv3? "First, include the new version of the license in your package. [..] Second, replace all your existing v2 license notices [...]" Read the full answer at u.fsf.org/3kw #GNUGPLFAQ

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

GNU Spotlight with Amin Bandali: Twelve new GNU releases in the last month, including #GCC, #GnuPG, #R, and more. Full details: u.fsf.org/400 Big thanks to @bandali0 @bandali, all the devs, and other contributors!

Free Software Foundation

Sign up for the monthly Free Software Supporter - new issue coming out soon! fsf.org/fss

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

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

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 FSF helps defend the GPL and keep software free. Thanks to Tim Ruffing, Kierin Joseph Bell, Enrico Flor, Slawomir Grochowski, Mehmet Tekman, and David Leatherman for assigning their copyright to the FSF! u.fsf.org/3ht #CopyrightAssignments

Free Software Foundation

Edit your videos with free software! Join us for this Kdenlive virtual workshop with Seth Kenlon on July 12 from 14:00 PM to 15:30 PM EDT (18:00–19:30 UTC). Read more and register to save your spot: fsf.org/events/workshop-video-

Free Software Foundation

Is your school forcing you to use Zoom, Skype, or other proprietary videoconferencing software to learn or teach? Freedom is important to education. Read about freedom-respecting choices at u.fsf.org/311

Free Software Foundation

Lasst uns zusammenarbeiten, um freie Software immer weiter zu verbessern und zu verbreiten. Unterstütze dieses Ziel, indem du der FSF beitrittst. Hilf uns, bis zum 21. Juli 175 neue Mitglieder zu gewinnen: fsf.org/appeal

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