@thisven We are exploring funding for litigation and lawyers, that is looking promising. Meetings like this require technical people to spend quality time reviewing documents and joining meetings. #FSFE @edri and other orgs like that do have lawyers and policy people, and are doing a good job engaging on these issues, especially given limited resources. If you're ready to donate now to support this specific work, I recommend giving money to FSFE and EDRi.
On my own time, I have to read a ~50 page document produced for the #EuropeanCommission in order to effectively participate in a two hour meeting where #FDroid is pitted against #BigTech on the #DigitalMarketsAct and its requirements around installing and allowing other #AppStore options.
Its all NDA'ed so I can't ask for help.
This game is really rigged for the megacorps. Wish me luck! Here's to fighting the good fight!
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Looking to make a big impact? We are searching for a Grant Administrator to help us scale our operations. We are looking to fill the position in September 2024. Check out the job ad here: https://guardianproject.info/2024/08/05/seeking-part-time-grant-administrator/
"#FreeSoftware compete with big tech (gatekeepers) not in scale but in principle by providing to end-users curated solutions that respect their rights. #DMA is important for non-profit as well"
@fsfe at the Digital Markets Conference
We have a new blog post about the Mobifree project and our role in it.
In short, it's a human-centered, ethical alternative, that champions privacy over profit and believes in collaboration, sustainability and inclusiveness.
Friendly reminder if you're an open source developer in the mobile ecosystem:
You still have time until 1st of June to apply for a #mobifree grant.
The F-Droid Board of Directors got an update with a few new faces, some remaining ones and one leaving.
People, apps and code you can trust