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Fighting for essential rights and freedoms for computer users since 1985. https://fsf.org

Have you always wanted to work at an organization that puts people and freedom at its center? The FSF is seeking a full-time deputy director: https://u.fsf.org/3vp #job #fedijobs #joboffer

The Emacs Reference Card is very handy! And if you master what's inside, you'll save way more than $3 of time. https://u.fsf.org/3iz #GNUemacs #GNUpress #Emacs

#ThankGNU! to David Harding, Donald Haase, Antoine Mercadal, Sondre Steinsland Hegdal, Blue Systems, Mr. Pete Batard, and Eric Lewis for helping the FSF continue its goal of educating the public about #freesoftware https://u.fsf.org/3vy

The latest Bulletin is now online. It covers an interview with two JShelter developers, a glance behind the scenes of the tech team’s work at LibrePlanet, an article on the blessings of OSM during the earthquake in Turkey, and much more. See https://magazine.fsf.org/2023-spring/ #WorkingTogether

Unsure how to tell others about free software? Buttons are a great conversation starter. https://u.fsf.org/3lv "Ask me about free software -- It's all about freedom."

Interested to help #freesoftware users find freedom-respecting programs by updating the Free Software Directory (FSD)? Please consider joining the upcoming FSD meeting on IRC. Read more at: https://www.fsf.org/events/fsd-20230811-irc #FreeSoftwareDirectory

#GNUPress announcement: The popular GPLv3 t-shirt is currently out of stock. For other awesome items, please check out our shop at https://shop.fsf.org/ Get #GNUMerch!

Interested in learning more about the upcoming #SoftwareFreedomDay events on September 16, 2023? We recommend that you follow nostr:npub1krcnf2w309dxhkkccvtrvts2c4dvlppkejddl3ts57m0x9q2mkjs7u6qzh and check out the website at https://www.softwarefreedomday.org/ #SoftwareFreedomDay2023 #FreeSoftware #SoftwareLibre

This article from Cory Doctorow reminds us that DRM isn't just oppressive (and defective) by design -- it carries serious risks to our freedom and privacy: https://u.fsf.org/3vg #DefectiveByDesign #EndDRM

Read why "Web Environment Integrity" is terrible, and why we must vocally oppose it now. Google's latest maneuver, if we don't act now to stop it, threatens our freedom to explore the Internet with browsers of our choice: https://u.fsf.org/40a #EndDRM #Enshittification #Google #WebStandards #DefectiveByDesign

Have questions about possible violations of GNU licenses? We have answers! Check out all the questions and answers on our FAQ page at https://u.fsf.org/3kx #GNU #GPL #freesoftware #softwarefreedom #GNUGPLFAQ

Learn how to chart your course to digital recipe freedom in this workshop with Adam Monsen: https://media.libreplanet.org/u/libreplanet/m/the-immortal-cookbook-by-adam-monsen/ Celebrate your favorite home-cooked meals with all their history, comfort, and tradition. Cherish and share these meals with friends and family. #LibrePlanet

GNU is celebrating its fortieth anniversary this fall on September 27, 2023 in Volkshaus in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. If you are interested in presenting something, please contact gnu40@gnu.org with an informal proposal or any questions you may have. #GNU40

Create your own website using LeanWeb, a ruby (out of rails) web framework for static and dynamic content. Felix Freeman shows how in this workshop: https://media.libreplanet.org/u/libreplanet/m/leanweb-a-ruby-out-of-rails-web-framework-for-static-and-dynamic-content/ #LibrePlanet

Many people ask, "Can you sell free software?" The answer is "Yes, the GPL allows everyone to do this. The right to sell copies is part of the definition of free software." Read the full answer at https://u.fsf.org/3kq #GNUGPLFAQ

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: https://u.fsf.org/409

Read the inspiring story of how Eyüpsultan, Turkey switched to free software, gained independence from proprietary software, and saved money ($$$) in the process! If they did it in their city, your city can do it too! | Read more at: https://u.fsf.org/3m9

Privacy lover, protect yourself from surveillance with ease and panache with this slick webcam guard: https://shop.fsf.org/stickers/antisurveillance-webcam-guard #WorkingTogether

Interested in helping us help others to make their first steps toward freedom? Collaborate with us on the freedom ladder, our new guide to help people take their first steps in software freedom: https://u.fsf.org/3f2 #userfreedom

Show the world how to live DRM Free with these new t-shirts, now available in our #GNUPress shop. It has the link to the DRM-Free Living Guide on the back, comes in military green, and is manufactured eco-friendly. Check it out: https://shop.fsf.org/tshirts-hoodies/drm-free-living #EndDRM