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GNU mailing list update
lists.gnu.org has resumed normal delivery.
Brazil to host the 2nd International Conference on GPLv3
Porto Alegre, Brazil - April 21st & 22nd.
Help stop the WIPO broadcast/netcast treaty
It's like the DMCA, but worse.
UTUTO needs help in translating text for the XS 2006 version
Send a letter to the French government supporting free software [Updated]
The government of France is considering amending a proposed law so that it would prohibit much, or potentially all, free software. Updated February 2, 2006.
Send a letter to the Boston Public Library
"I therefore urge the Boston Public Library to terminate its association with OverDrive Audio Books, and adopt a policy of refusing to be agents for the propagation of Digital Restrictions Management."
New version of the Broadcast Flag threatens free software
A new version of the Broadcast Flag bill seems to give the FCC and broadcasters the authority to regulate the transfer of legally obtained digital audio from the receiving device to any other device, including your computer.
2005 Free Software Award Winner Announced
Boston Massachusetts, USA - Wednesday January 25, 2006. At the ceremony for the 2005 Free Software Awards, Richard Stallman presented Andrew Tridgell with the award for the advancement of free software.
New effort to introduce European software patents
Sign pledge to refuse DRM CDs
2,349 people have signed at the time of this writing.
FSF Announces GNU Gnash - Flash Movie Player
Can you help nipl.net with colocation?
nipl.net is "free community", a server running only free software, providing extensive services to the world.
FSF releases guidelines for revising the GPL
First Public Discussion Scheduled for January
Special session on OpenDocument is coming: Make your voice heard
Nominations now closed for the 2005 Award for the Advancement of Free Software
OpenDocument Massachusetts hearing
Yesterday's hearing (Monday, October 31, 2005) at the Massachusetts State House was clearly an attempt to delay adoption of OpenDocument Format (ODF) --- delivering a swipe at Peter Quinn, CIO and Director of the state's Information and Technology Division.
European Report Threatens Consumers' Rights
EFF urges a fresh inquiry into the ramifications of DRM.
Free Software Award for Projects of Social Benefit
Please send your nominations by 30 November 2005.
Broadcast Flag back again
RMS: The GNU GPL Is Here to Stay
"There are some who say that a collaborative development model, taking advantage of these freedoms, tends to make software that is technically better. They may be right, and it would be nice if freedom brings such a practical bonus. However, the freedom itself is more important than the bonus, so the Free Software Movement focuses on the freedom."