Recent blog posts
By April 10th: Urge the European Commission to adopt free software values when funding Internet improvements
Please take a few minutes and do this. You can really make a difference.
April fools! Apple sues Free Software Foundation for trademark infringement
Post-publication note: this is an April fools post. None of it is true. Well, except the part about Apple actually mistreating users, attacking competing firms and barring GPL-protected software from their app store.
Recapping day zero of LibrePlanet 2016
We are into the second day, but I wanted to take the time to share some thoughts on day zero. The initial keynote was delayed a little bit because of some unforseen network issues, which required Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to restart part of their network. So many folks were held in anticipation of the opening keynote after the tech issues were resolved things kicked off. After executive director John Sullivan began with a 'yuuuuuge' introduction the anticipation was met immediatelywith Daniel Kahn Gillmor introducing Edward Snowden!
What you need to know for LibrePlanet 2016, wherever you are
The free software movement is a global phenomenon, and we want the LibrePlanet conference to reflect that. That's why, wherever you are, you are invited to participate remotely by watching the livestream and participating in the discussion via chat.
A preliminary analysis of High Priority Projects feedback
Following is a preliminary analysis of the High Priority Projects list, based on the existing list, feedback received, the panel session held at LibrePlanet 2015, and discussions among the committee.
Join the struggle to keep digital restrictions out of Web standards
An important development is ongoing in our Defective by Design campaign, which fights Digital Restrictions Management (DRM).
One month until LibrePlanet! Pre-order t-shirts through February 28th
LibrePlanet is coming in less than one month, on March 19th and 20th.
Get ready to Fork the System at LibrePlanet
In little more than a month, free software hackers, lawyers, activists, students, educators, librarians, and community organizers will gather to Fork the System.