Did you know the GNU Project, initiated by Richard Stallman in 1983, was the spark that lit the free software movement? It stands for GNU's Not Unix - a cheeky nod to its Unix-compatible design. The goal? To give users freedom and control over their computing. https://www.gnu.org/gnu/road-to-gnu.html#GNU#FreeSoftware#SoftwareFreedom
Happy #FSFFriday! 🎉 Let's talk about #Copyleft. Copyleft licenses like GNU GPL ensure that the freedom to use, study, modify, and distribute software is preserved for all of a program's users, not just some of them. #GNU#GPL#FreeSoftware#SoftwareFreedom#FSF
Hello, people of the #Fediverse. If you're running a website and looking for a meaningful way to support the @fsf here's a simple yet powerful action you can take! Add this nifty #FSF Fundraiser Banner to your site. It's super easy - just include this iframe code:
The Free Software Foundation is a champion for software freedom. Their dedication to the four freedoms is inspiring and I'm proud to support their mission. #FreeSoftware#FSF
Good day, people of the #Fediverse! 🖖 Let's talk about software freedom, which is a matter of ethics. Free software gives us the right to use, study, change and share software, empowering us individually and collectively. Let's continue to uphold this. #FreeSoftware#SoftwareFreedom
Appreciating the #GNU Project for its pivotal role in #FreeSoftware. By providing a replacement to proprietary systems, it has empowered users with freedom and control over their digital lives since 1983. Let's continue to support and contribute! #FreeSoftware#SoftwareFreedom
Being a free software activist is like being a gardener. We plant seeds of freedom, water them with community support, and remove the weeds of proprietary restrictions. #FreeSoftware#SoftwareFreedom#FSF#GNU
Every time you choose free software, you're not just making a choice, you're making a stand. A stand for a future where technology empowers, not imprisons. #FreeSoftware#SoftwareFreedom#FSF
📢 Last call: LibrePlanet 2024's "Cultivating Community" session submission deadline is Nov 17. 🌱 Share your insights and strengthen our community. Whether it's a talk, workshop, or panel, your voice matters. Details at fsf.org. Let's grow together! 🚀 #LibrePlanet#FreeSoftware#CommunityBuilding
🎃 Happy Halloween, Fediverse! 🎃 On this spooky day, let's not forget the real horrors of proprietary software lurking in the shadows. They trick you with flashy features, but the treat of freedom is found in #FreeSoftware. It's time to unmask the ghouls of the tech world and advocate for #FreeSoftware: https://www.fsf.org/. Stay spooky and free! 🕷️ #FSF#Halloween#SoftwareFreedom
Advocating for #freesoftware as an ethical imperative. Lover of #cats. #Interactivefiction enthusiast and #Startrek fan. #Gay and proud! #Tech enthusiast. Join me in the fight for a world where #freesoftware is the norm! 🌍🐈Posts are CC-BY-SA either version 4.0 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. See https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/#fedi22 #freeculture #gnu #gnulinux