John Sullivan @johns@librem.one

Why FSF Endorsing PureOS Matters

"In addition to the fact that we firmly believe in free software, we also believe that having an operating system that runs on 100% free software directly benefits you and the rest of society"

https://puri.sm/posts/why-fsf-endorsing-pureos-matters/

#fsf #privacy #freedom

Mobile phones are the primary "computers" for many users, which makes it more important than ever to support Replicant, the free mobile phone OS: https://u.fsf.org/38l

it is DONE

https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/autotools-announce/2020-12/msg00001.html

Did you know that the FSF has a PeerTube account? PeerTube is a decentralized, federated video platform powered by ActivityPub and WebTorrent, and you'll find us on the Framatube instance: https://u.fsf.org/36m

#EmacsConf 2020 recordings are now live! Check them out, and make a party out of it by playing them inside of Emacs, while wearing your Emacs shirt, while drinking your favorite beverage from an Emacs mug. It's #Emacs all the way down! https://u.fsf.org/37- https://u.fsf.org/37g

The problems Apple users encountered last month, when non-Apple applications wouldn't launch, is symptomatic of a much deeper problem. The OCSP debacle is just the most recent example of why users shouldn't trust Apple with their computing: https://u.fsf.org/380

https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/autoconf/2020-12/msg00000.html Autoconf 2.69e -- a release candidate for the first Autoconf stable release in 8 years -- is now out. Test now; 2.70 coming December 8th. My new blog post: https://www.harihareswara.net/sumana/2020/12/02/0

You shouldn't be treated like a criminal for changing or repairing something you own. We’re proud to stand with @fsf for international #DayAgainstDRM https://twitter.com/fsf/status/1334890219263373315

Challenging yourself to going a day (or longer!) without DRM-restricted media this year? Read our suggestions for DRM-free retailers and media sites at the Guide to DRM-Free Living: https://u.fsf.org/13

Are you a US federal government employee? You can donate to the FSF through the Combined Federal Campaign workplace giving program -- Go to https://givecfc.org and search for the FSF's ID, 63210.

The International Day Against DRM #IDAD is this Friday, December 4! Learn what you can do to join the fight against unjust restrictions on use and sharing of media: https://u.fsf.org/36c

Ricardo Wurmus, the musician behind the #Guix release song (also former co-maintainer and fantastic hacker), writes about #music production on Guix System with #FreeSoftware, and about the making of that wonderful song in two days! 👇
https://guix.gnu.org/en/blog/2020/music-production-on-guix-system/

Help us fight against the DMCA anti-circumvention rules: support our comments for new exemptions by emailing us by December 7th. We'll just need your name and state/country. Learn more: https://u.fsf.org/37l

Support #UserFreedom by getting #GNU gifts at the GNU Press Shop! New: FSF35 anniversary socks, an epic #Emacs deluxe bundle, and more! https://u.fsf.org/37m

Hear hear, #GNU #Guix is 8 years old *and* version 1.2.0 is out today!

https://guix.gnu.org/en/blog/2020/gnu-guix-1.2.0-released/

Do not miss the release song and all the niceties!

Did you know that the FSF has a PeerTube account? PeerTube is a decentralized, federated video platform powered by ActivityPub and WebTorrent, and you'll find us on the Framatube instance: https://u.fsf.org/36m

The four-person tech team at the FSF delivers a huge range of services for the free software community. Learn how you can support their work, and share with #UserFreedom! https://u.fsf.org/379