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Free Software Foundation

When is a program and its plug-ins considered a single combined program? "It depends on how the main program invokes its plug-ins. [...] Read the full answer: u.fsf.org/3tj #GNUGPLFAQ

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Free Software Foundation

Read about the licensing and compliance team's work over the past few months in an article by team member and FSF copyright & licensing associate Craig Topham: u.fsf.org/401 #WorkingTogether

Free Software Foundation

Did you know that malicious web sites can identify you through fingerprinting or use other tactics for tracking your activity? #JShelter aims to improve the privacy and security of your Web browsing. #FreeJS u.fsf.org/3gc

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Free Software Foundation

Our Emacs deluxe bundle is back and summer proof! It includes a copy of the Emacs Reference Manual, an Emacs mug, a handy reference card of Emacs commands, and ten stickers -- PLUS an Emacs logo T-shirt in your size AND the GNU baseball cap: shop.fsf.org/tshirts-hoodies/e #WorkingTogether

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Adirondack :toad:

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When I got my first Unix account on a VAX 11/750 in 1983, we were not allowed to run EMACS! Used too much memory! Eight Megs and Constantly Swapping!

And the whole departmental computer only had eight megabytes of main memory.

So my hands are hard-wired for vi to this day, lol.

Maybe I'll take another crack at EMACS. Never too late to learn something new!

Free Software Foundation

Have you ever considered the work that goes into sending an email to gnu.org? The FSF tech team makes sure millions of emails get delivered each year, and has taken the time to explain the road your email travels in freedom. u.fsf.org/3gz

Flowchart of how email is received to @gnu.org (Read the article for a detailed explaination.)
Free Software Foundation

Free software needs a strong community. Help us to reach our goal of 175 new associate members by gifting a membership: fsf.org/associate/gift #WorkingTogether

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Free Software Foundation

What if I discover a possible violation of the GPL? "You should report it. First, check the facts as best you can. Then tell the publisher or copyright holder of the specific GPL-covered program." Read the full answer u.fsf.org/3ks #GNUGPLFAQ

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Free Software Foundation

New article from the FSF tech team: Senior System Administrator Andrew Engelbrecht takes you behind the scenes and shares the work the tech team has been doing to keep the FSF systems running smoothly and reliably -- and in freedom. Read the full article at u.fsf.org/402 #WorkingTogether

Free Software Foundation

We ordered 15,000 Emacs Logo stickers so you don't have to. Order a pack of 10 at u.fsf.org/2lg #Emacs

Free Software Foundation

"A lot of ideas come from the community. In particular, the accessibility, packaging, and translations are improved thanks to the community. Sharing software with anyone is important to create something that matters for a lot of people. Using free software allows people to control their data and usage." - Sébastien Blin. Read more in our #WorkingTogether series: u.fsf.org/409

Free Software Foundation

"Working on free software is much more personally gratifying for me than working on proprietary software because the work will potentially benefit everyone as it may be shared freely." - Adrien Béraud. Read more in our #WorkingTogether series: u.fsf.org/409

Free Software Foundation

The campaigns team's message is a consistent one: all computer users deserve the right to freely study, share, and modify the software that they use in their daily lives. Luckily, we're not alone in the fight for user freedom. Read more: u.fsf.org/407 #WorkingTogether

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Free Software Foundation

The dream is to do all our computing in freedom. Through the efforts of every single person working toward this vision, we are able to achieve it piece by piece. If you are able, please participate by becoming an associate member of the FSF and help yourself and others achieve this dream. #WorkingTogether

Free Software Foundation

Support the GNU Project by purchasing a GNU Compiler Collection -- "collection!" Manual, t-shirt, & stickers included. Get it at u.fsf.org/3uk #GNUProject #FreeSoftware #GNUPress #GNUMerch

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Free Software Foundation

New article from the FSF tech team: Senior System Administrator Andrew Engelbrecht takes you behind the scenes and shares the work the tech team has been doing to keep the FSF systems running smoothly and reliably -- and in freedom. Read the full article at u.fsf.org/402 #WorkingTogether

Free Software Foundation

Savannah is looking for #hackers! Help is needed for project submission evaluations, working on and improving the Web UI, documentation, and more! Read how you can become a Savannah Hacker and become a part of this important part of #softwarefreedom at u.fsf.org/hkr

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Free Software Foundation

Our Emacs deluxe bundle is back and summer proof! It includes a copy of the Emacs Reference Manual, an Emacs mug, a handy reference card of Emacs commands, and ten stickers -- PLUS an Emacs logo T-shirt in your size AND the GNU baseball cap: shop.fsf.org/tshirts-hoodies/e #WorkingTogether

Photo of the Emacs shirt, five Gnu Emacs stickers, five Emacs logo stickers, a mug with the Emacs logo, a GNU baseball cap, and the GNU Emacs Manual
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

The dream is to do all our computing in freedom. Through the efforts of every single person working toward this vision, we are able to achieve it piece by piece. If you are able, please participate by becoming an associate member of the FSF and help yourself and others achieve this dream. #WorkingTogether

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

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