BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA — Friday, February 7, 2014 — The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today awarded Respects Your Freedom (RYF) certification to the TAZ 3, the fifth model in the LulzBot line of 3D printers by Aleph Objects, Inc. The RYF certification mark means that the product meets the FSF’s standards in regard to users’…
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Anti-Fast Track mobilization to be extended after more than half a million people take action
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA — Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 — Yesterday, a diverse network of organizations opposing Fast Track legislation, including the Free Software Foundation, announced they are extending their ten days of activism following massive and widespread public action. Since its inception on January 22nd, more than a hundred new groups have joined the effort…
Gift giving gnu advises shoppers to "give freely"
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA — Friday, December 20th, 2013 — Yesterday, Free Software Foundation activists visited the Boston Apple store to raise awareness of more ethical alternatives for technology gifts. The activists were accompanied by a gnu (the free software movement’s buffalo-like mascot) and sported Santa hats in the spirit of the season. Shoppers were surprised…
Gluglug X60 Laptop now certified to Respect Your Freedom
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA — Thursday, December 19, 2013 — The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today awarded Respects Your Freedom (RYF) certification to Gluglug X60 laptops. The RYF certification mark means that the product meets the FSF’s standards in regard to users’ freedom, control over the product, and privacy. This is the first laptop to receive…
Reform corporate surveillance
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The FSF issued the following statement in response to the recent open letter on government surveillance published by AOL, Apple, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Twitter, and Yahoo. Source: Free Software
FSF responds to Microsoft's privacy and encryption announcement
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Yesterday, Microsoft announced a new effort to "[protect] customer data from government snooping." FSF executive director John Sullivan issued the following statement on Thursday, December 5th: Source: Free Software
LibrePlanet 2014 seeks session proposals, volunteers for annual free software conference
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA — Friday, October 18, 2013 — The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today announced the call for sessions for LibrePlanet 2014. The FSF also announced the formation of a volunteer organizing committee and a call for exhibitors. Source: Free Software
Free Software Foundation opens nominations for the 16th Annual Free Software Awards
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA — Thursday, October 3, 2013 — The Free Software Foundation (FSF) and the GNU Project today announced the opening of nominations for the 16th annual Free Software Awards. The Free Software Awards include the Award for the Advancement of Free Software and the Award for Projects of Social Benefit. Source: Free Software
FSF seeks full-time senior GNU/Linux systems administrator
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The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Boston-based 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to protect freedoms critical to the computer-using public, seeks a full-time senior systems administrator. Source: Free Software
Free Software Foundation statement on new iPhone models from Apple
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The Free Software Foundation encourages users to avoid all Apple products, in the interest of their own freedom and the freedom of those around them. Source: Free Software