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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

Does the #GPL require that source code of modified versions be posted to the public? "The GPL does not require you to release your modified version, or any part of it. You are free to [...]" Read the full answer at u.fsf.org/3kt #GNUGPLFAQ

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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

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

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Free Software Foundation

Watch the LibrePlanet: Charting the Course videos on PeerTube: framatube.org/a/fsf/. Which talks do you like in particular? #PeerTube #LibrePlanet

Free Software Foundation

We love freedom 2, the freedom to redistribute copies so you can help others. Boost this post if you LOVE this freedom, and want others to know about it, too!

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Free Software Foundation

Interested to learn more about the newly launched FSF board nomination and review process? This post details the nomination process along with a helpful chart of the procedure: u.fsf.org/3wa

Image of the top of the FSF Board Nomination and Review Process chart. It says, Nomination Process: FSF announces nomination dates. (Nominations are currently open until March 3rd, 2023.); Discussion Process: FSF associate members, staff, and voting members nominate potential nominees. [...] Read original page for full text.
Free Software Foundation

Do you know what's in your software? The FSF is fighting every day for your right to control your computer. Start the conversation in your community and encourage your friends to join the FSF! fsf.org

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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

Free Software Foundation

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 u.fsf.org/3ht #CopyrightAssignments

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

All of our advocacy efforts wouldn't be possible without the generosity of donors like Arthur Gleckler, Dario Armani, and many, many more. #ThankGNU Check out u.fsf.org/3vy for a full list of donors.

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Free Software Foundation

Watch the LibrePlanet: Charting the Course videos on PeerTube: framatube.org/a/fsf/. Which talks do you like in particular? #PeerTube #LibrePlanet

Free Software Foundation

Does the #GPL require that source code of modified versions be posted to the public? "The GPL does not require you to release your modified version, or any part of it. You are free to [...]" Read the full answer at u.fsf.org/3kt #GNUGPLFAQ

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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

Have questions about possible violations of GNU licenses? We have answers! Check out all the questions and answers on our FAQ page at u.fsf.org/3kx #GNU #GPL #freesoftware #softwarefreedom #GNUGPLFAQ

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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

C.W. Smith

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I actually had a few people ask why I felt using a chromium based browser was no different than just using Chrome.

Just because it's open doesn't mean it's safe. We were need more focus on updating and beefing up competing tool kits.

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

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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 love freedom 1, the freedom to study how the program works, and change it so it does your computing as you wish. Boost this post to share this freedom!

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