FSF News
The FSF board candidate discussions will start on May 29
Announcing the FSF's board candidates
Free Software Gigabit Mini VPN Router (TPE-R1400) from ThinkPenguin, Inc. now FSF-certified to Respect Your Freedom
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Thursday, April 6, 2023 -- The Free Software Foundation (FSF) awarded Respects Your Freedom (RYF) certification to the Free Software Gigabit Mini VPN Router (TPE-R1400) from ThinkPenguin, Inc. The RYF certification mark means that this product meets the FSF's standards in regard to users' freedom, control over the product, and privacy.
Free Software Awards winners announced: Eli Zaretskii, Tad (SkewedZeppelin), GNU Jami
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Saturday, March 18, 2023 -- The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today announced the recipients of the 2022 Free Software Awards, which are given annually at the FSF's LibrePlanet conference to groups and individuals in the free software community who have made significant contributions to the cause for software freedom. This year's recipients of the awards are Eli Zaretskii, Tad (SkewedZeppelin), and GNU Jami. As LibrePlanet 2023 is a hybrid in-person and online conference this year, the ceremony was conducted both in person and virtually.
Board process update: FSF asks nominees to confirm their interest
Right to repair advocate Elizabeth Chamberlain to keynote FSF's LibrePlanet
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- March 2, 2023 -- The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today announced the director of sustainability at iFixit, Elizabeth Chamberlain, as its closing keynote for LibrePlanet 2023, the fifteenth edition of the FSF's conference on ethical technology and user freedom. The annual technology and social justice conference will be held March 18 and 19, 2023 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center as well as online.
FSF board adopts updated by-laws to protect copyleft
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Tuesday, January 24, 2023 -- The board of the Free Software Foundation (FSF) today announced it has adopted updated bylaws for the nonprofit effective Feb. 1, 2023.
FSF now accepting board nominations from associate members
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Thursday, January 19, 2023 -- Associate members of the Free Software Foundation (FSF) now have the chance to nominate and evaluate candidates to serve on the board of directors for the first time since the nonprofit was founded thirty-seven years ago.
Software freedom in education advocate Erin Rose Glass to keynote FSF's LibrePlanet
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Thursday, January 12, 2023 -- The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today announced Erin Rose Glass as its first keynote speaker for LibrePlanet 2023, the fifteenth edition of the Free Software Foundation's conference on ethical technology and user freedom. The annual technology and social justice conference will be held March 18 and 19, 2023, online and in the Boston area, with the theme "Charting the Course."
FSF job opportunity: Operations assistant
The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to protect and promote computer-user freedom, seeks a motivated and organized Boston-based individual to be our full-time operations assistant.
FSF job opportunity: Deputy director
The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to protect computer user freedom, seeks a motivated and talented Boston-based individual to be our full-time deputy director.
Worldwide community of activists emphasize the freedom to share digital media for International Day Against DRM
FSF voting members release and sign Code of Ethics
FSF board shares next steps in board nomination process
FSF job opportunity: Licensing and compliance manager
The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to protect computer user freedom, seeks a motivated and talented individual to be our full-time licensing and compliance manager.
Free Software Awards winners announced: SecuRepairs, Protesilaos Stavrou, Paul Eggert
Contract opportunity: Bookkeeper
The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to protect computer user freedom, seeks a motivated and talented Boston-based individual to provide bookkeeping and financial operations support. This is a temporary, part-time contract opportunity with potential for additional hours and/or extension.
FSF job opportunity: program manager
This position has been filled.