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Submission Guidelines for Year-End Fundraising Testimonials
by Matt Lee — published Oct 22, 2009 — last modified Oct 23, 2009 02:16 PM
The FSF is planning its year-end membership drive, and we're showcasing video from free software supporters. We'd like you to record a short video for us, making the case for joining the FSF. We're looking for a minimum of 20-50 seconds.
Located in FSF Appeals / 2009
News Item "Tackling the Big Issues" at the FSF Annual Associate Member Meeting, Saturday, March 15
by Matt Lee — published Feb 28, 2008 — last modified Feb 28, 2008 02:42 AM
Boston, Massachusetts, USA--Thursday, February 28th, 2008--The Free Software Foundation announced details for its annual associate member meeting to be held at MIT, Cambridge, MA, on Saturday, March 15th, 2008.
Located in FSF News
News Item Encourage the USPTO to stop issuing software patents; deadline September 27
by Brett Smith — published Sep 23, 2010 — last modified Sep 24, 2010 12:32 PM
Following the Supreme Court's decision in Bilski v. Kappos, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) plans to release new guidance as to which patent applications will be accepted, and which will not. As part of this process, they are seeking input from the public about how that guidance should be structured.
Located in FSF News
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by Matt Lee — published Dec 06, 2011 — last modified Dec 06, 2011 05:32 PM
Located in Free Software Supporter / 2008
Spring 2008 Bulletin available online
by Matt Lee — published Aug 20, 2008 — last modified Aug 20, 2008 02:51 PM
Our Bulletin from Spring 2008 is now available online.
Located in FSF News
Recommending licenses for new free software projects
by Brett Smith — published Oct 17, 2011 — last modified Oct 18, 2011 03:31 PM
We recently published a new page on our site, entitled "How to choose a license for your own work." It's a comprehensive set of license recommendations for new projects. It explains what factors are important to consider when making licensing decisions, and suggests specific licenses for different scenarios.
Located in Bulletins / 2011 / Spring 2011 Bulletin
Event Octet Stream Video Guest Lecture at the Free Technology Academy
by Jeanne Rasata — published May 06, 2011 — filed under:
Free Technology Academy
Located in FSF Events
The Danger of Software Patents
by Matt Lee — published Feb 12, 2005 — last modified Feb 08, 2006 12:43 PM — filed under:
Richard Stallman will be speaking at the FOSDEM Software Developer's Meeting in Brussels. Attendance is free and open to the public. The speech will take place at the Université Libre de Bruxelle. Address: Campus du Solbosch, Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt 50, B-1050 Bruxelles
Located in FSF Events
Change we can believe in: patents, software, hardware, standards and values
by Matt Lee — published Feb 27, 2009
by Peter Brown, Executive Director
Located in Bulletins / Bulletins from 2008 / Fall 2008
Blog Entry D source code "FRAND" is a FRAUD
by Richard Stallman — published Apr 25, 2012 — last modified Apr 26, 2012 05:02 PM
The UK government is holding a consultation about what sort of patent licenses an "open" standard should require. Anyone that develops free software (free as in freedom, not a matter of price) and would like it to be used in the UK has reason to be concerned with this, along with anyone that uses or distributes free software in the UK.
Located in Blogs / Community

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