Free Software Foundation

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

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Last Notes

2026-07-28 15:45:05 GMT

When you join the #FSF as an associate member, you support important and exciting projects like #LibrePhone: https://u.fsf.org/commit #FreeSoftware #Commit2Freedom #GNU

2026-07-28 13:58:03 GMT

A #ThankGNU! to Alain Greppin and Catalin Francu for helping the FSF to promote #FreeSoftware. To see a longer list of those who have helped us financially in our advocacy for #SoftwareFreedom and awareness, visit: https://u.fsf.org/4ao
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2026-07-28 05:00:05 GMT

New to the #FreeSoftware movement and not sure where to start? Check out some of our videos on Framatube: u.fsf.org/3it #FSF #education

2026-07-28 00:30:05 GMT

Assigning your copyright to the FSF helps defend the GPL and keep software free. Thank you Adam Wood for assigning your copyright to the FSF! More at: https://u.fsf.org/4bl #GNUlibstdc++ #CopyrightAssignments

2026-07-27 17:25:51 GMT

A #ThankGNU! to Howard Pan, Reynaldo Cordero, and Ron Hume for helping the FSF to promote #FreeSoftware. To see a longer list of those who have helped us financially in our advocacy for #SoftwareFreedom and awareness, visit: https://u.fsf.org/4ao
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2026-07-27 15:45:05 GMT

Help us build a freer and more just world by committing to freedom today: https://u.fsf.org/commit #Commit2Freedom #FSF #GNU

2026-07-27 13:24:41 GMT

Interested in helping #FreeSoftware users find freedom-respecting programs by updating the Free Software Directory (FSD)? Please consider joining the FSD meeting this Friday on IRC. Read more at: https://www.fsf.org/events/fsd-2026-07-31-irc #FreeSoftwareDirectory #FSF
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2026-07-27 12:15:05 GMT

If you know someone who would love to be a #FSF associate member, consider gifting them a year of membership: https://my.fsf.org/gift-a-membership #FreeSoftware #Commit2Freedom #GNU

2026-07-27 05:00:05 GMT

Help us build a freer and more just world by committing to freedom today: https://u.fsf.org/commit #Commit2Freedom #FSF #GNU

2026-07-27 00:30:05 GMT

Want to see your name on the #GNU #CopyrightAssignment list? Contribute to #GNU and assign your copyright to the #FSF today: u.fsf.org/xe

2026-07-26 15:45:04 GMT

If you've been inspired by someone's hard work in the #FreeSoftware community, nominate them for a Free Software Award by July 20: https://u.fsf.org/4bc #FSF #GNU

2026-07-26 12:15:05 GMT

A #FSF associate membership doesn't just support the #FreeSoftware movement, it also comes with a lot of great perks: https://www.fsf.org/associate/benefits #Commit2Freedom #FSF #GNU

2026-07-26 05:00:05 GMT

Just because #LibreLocal month is over doesn't mean you have to wait until 2027 to meet up with #FreeSoftware activists in your area. Organize a meetup today! https://u.fsf.org/45l

2026-07-26 00:30:06 GMT

Consider assigning your copyright to the #FSF to help defend the GPL and keep software free: u.fsf.org/xe

2026-07-25 15:45:05 GMT

There are so many ways you can #Commit2Freedom, including becoming a #FSF associate member: https://u.fsf.org/commit #FreeSoftware #GNU

2026-07-25 12:15:06 GMT

It's not too late to apply to be our new Engineering and Certification Manager. We can't wait to meet you! https://u.fsf.org/4av #job #FSF #FreeSoftware #GNU

2026-07-25 05:00:05 GMT

Show a member of the free software community or a project that you've noticed their important work by nominating them for a #FreeSoftware Award: https://u.fsf.org/4bc #FSF #GNU

2026-07-25 00:30:05 GMT

Assigning your copyright to the FSF helps defend the GPL and keep software free. Thank you Ruslan Kamashev for assigning your copyright to the FSF! More at: https://u.fsf.org/4bl #Emacs #CopyrightAssignments

2026-07-24 15:45:05 GMT

Fun summer (or winter!) plans go great with #FreeSoftware merch: https://u.fsf.org/4bd #GNUPress #FSF #GNU

2026-07-24 12:15:06 GMT

Can't stop thinking inspired you are by a #Freesoftware project's work in the last year? Nominate it for a Free Software Award by July 20: https://u.fsf.org/4bc #FSF #GNU

2026-07-24 05:00:06 GMT

Associate members get a 20% discount on everything in the GNU Press Shop! Don't let these savings on mission-supporting merch go to waste: https://u.fsf.org/4bd #FSF #GNUPress #GNU #FreeSoftware

2026-07-08 14:41:37 GMT

A #ThankGNU! to Maks Romih and the Opus Qua Foundation for helping the FSF to promote #FreeSoftware. To see a longer list of those who have helped us financially in our advocacy for #SoftwareFreedom and awareness, visit: https://u.fsf.org/4ao
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2026-06-29 16:30:00 GMT

A #ThankGNU! to Adam Oberbeck and Edward Flick for helping the FSF to promote #FreeSoftware. To see a longer list of those who have helped us financially in our advocacy for #SoftwareFreedom and awareness, visit: https://u.fsf.org/4ao
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2026-06-23 15:45:05 GMT

Show a member of the free software community or a project that you've noticed their important work by nominating them for a #FreeSoftware Award: https://u.fsf.org/4bc #FSF #GNU

2026-04-24 12:15:05 GMT

For Roger Lackman, becoming a #FSF associate member is one way to fight back against the intense attacks on #FreeSoftware: https://my.fsf.org/join

2026-04-13 15:45:05 GMT

Looking for a #LibreLocal meetup to attend this coming May? Keep your eye on the sign-up list: https://u.fsf.org/4ag

2026-04-10 12:15:04 GMT

Discord doesn't deserve your unquestioning trust: https://u.fsf.org/4as

2026-03-30 15:37:36 GMT

A #ThankGNU! to David Ignat, Iñaki Arenaza, and Inouye Satoru for helping the FSF to promote #FreeSoftware. To see a longer list of those who have helped us financially in our advocacy for #SoftwareFreedom and awareness, visit: https://u.fsf.org/4ao
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2026-01-27 20:52:35 GMT

Read about why GPL-compliant reasonable legal notices and author attributions matter in our latest article: https://u.fsf.org/4aa #GPL #GNU #FSF #FreeSoftware
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2026-01-18 13:15:05 GMT

Want to work with #FreeSoftware? Check out our #job page regularly: https://u.fsf.org/46u

2026-01-15 20:40:41 GMT

#FreeSoftware helps guarantee so many other basic freedoms, like the right to be free of mass surveillance or the right to read what you want. Join the #FSF as an member and help us continue this work: https://www.fsf.org/join
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2026-01-13 21:58:31 GMT

Three more days: that's how long we have before our deadline to reach our goal of welcoming 100 new #FSF associate members. We can do this: we need just 38 more people to join us to help further software freedom for all: https://u.fsf.org/4a6

2026-01-07 16:45:04 GMT

When you donate to the #FSF, you support lots of great work, including the #Librephone project and research on freedom in machine learning applications: https://www.fsf.org/appeal/ #FSFTable

2025-12-28 13:15:05 GMT

The #FSF campaigns team does a lot to protect #UserFreedom, but they can't do it alone: https://u.fsf.org/49q #FSFTable

2025-12-24 13:15:05 GMT

Don’t be fooled by #Amazon’s claims that #Ring video doorbells give you freedom and security: https://u.fsf.org/49w #Bulletin #FSF

2025-12-21 13:15:06 GMT

You can sponsor a #FSF associate membership for an entire year for $140 US: u.fsf.org/47g #FSFTable

2025-12-12 16:45:04 GMT

Your donation funds important #FreeSoftware outreach, including events, meetups, and resources in multiple languages: https://www.fsf.org/appeal/ #FSFTable

2025-12-09 16:43:23 GMT

The #FSF announced today the recipients of the 2024 #FreeSoftwareAwards, which are given annually by the FSF to groups and individuals in the free software community who have made significant contributions to the cause for software freedom: https://u.fsf.org/49m

2025-11-27 01:30:05 GMT

Assigning your copyright to the FSF helps defend the GPL and keep software free. Thank you Alvin Hsu for assigning your copyright to the FSF! More at: https://u.fsf.org/463 #GNUEmacs #CopyrightAssignments

2025-11-26 16:45:04 GMT

Registration for #FSF40 #hackathon is still open! https://u.fsf.org/482

2025-11-21 06:00:05 GMT

Want to work with #FreeSoftware? Check out our #job page regularly: https://u.fsf.org/46u

2025-11-17 13:15:05 GMT

We want to take a moment to thank the people and projects who have made #FreeSoftware a reality -- and ask for your support in the decades to come: https://www.fsf.org/appeal/ #FSFTable

2025-11-16 06:00:06 GMT

You already have the skills needed to support the #FreeSoftware movement, even if you don't have experience in coding. Help us live in a freer world by volunteering with the #FSF: https://www.fsf.org/volunteer

2025-11-08 13:15:04 GMT

2025-11-07 16:45:04 GMT

People with #FreeSoftware experience make excellent workers! Learn how you can advertise your position on our #job page: https://u.fsf.org/46v

2025-10-31 12:15:07 GMT

We're looking for #FSF40 sponsors! https://u.fsf.org/46p

2025-10-27 20:24:09 GMT

Interested in helping #FreeSoftware users find freedom-respecting programs by updating the Free Software Directory (FSD)? Please consider joining the FSD meeting this Friday on IRC. Read more at: https://u.fsf.org/498 #FreeSoftwareDirectory #FSF
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2025-10-27 00:30:05 GMT

Assigning your copyright to the FSF helps defend the GPL and keep software free. Thank you Przemyslaw Kaminski for assigning your copyright to the FSF! More at: https://u.fsf.org/463 #GNUEmacs #CopyrightAssignments

2025-10-26 05:00:05 GMT

Want to work with #FreeSoftware? Check out our #job page regularly: https://u.fsf.org/46u

2025-10-23 12:15:05 GMT

Want to work with #FreeSoftware? Check out our #job page regularly: https://u.fsf.org/46u

2025-10-22 15:45:05 GMT

Interested in free software, but not sure where to get started? Check out our #FreedomLadder for some ideas: u.fsf.org/3f1 #FreeSoftware #FSF

2025-10-20 05:00:05 GMT

Want to work with #FreeSoftware? Check out our #job page regularly: https://u.fsf.org/46u

2025-10-16 12:15:06 GMT

Registration for #FSF40 #hackathon is still open! https://u.fsf.org/482

2025-10-14 21:21:59 GMT

Big #news for #FreeSoftware and anyone who uses a cell phone: https://u.fsf.org/493 #FSF

2025-10-09 12:15:06 GMT

We're looking for a new deputy director! https://u.fsf.org/48c #FSF #job

2025-10-04 14:20:11 GMT

We're kickstarting #FSF40 in just a few minutes! We're so excited to see everyone in Boston and online.
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2025-09-23 05:00:06 GMT

2025-09-18 12:15:04 GMT

People with #FreeSoftware experience make excellent workers! Learn how you can advertise your position on our #job page: https://u.fsf.org/46v

2025-09-16 12:15:06 GMT

We're looking for #FSF40 sponsors! https://u.fsf.org/46p

2025-08-31 15:45:04 GMT

2025-08-21 12:15:05 GMT

Defending systems like #Savannah from DDoS begins with analysis: https://u.fsf.org/47s #FSF #Bulletin #FreeSoftware

2025-08-18 12:15:05 GMT

2025-08-12 12:15:06 GMT

Want to work with #FreeSoftware? Check out our #job page regularly: https://u.fsf.org/46u

2025-08-10 15:45:05 GMT

Just because a license is free does not mean it serves the goals of the #FreeSoftware movement well: https://u.fsf.org/47p #Bulletin #FSF

2025-07-28 15:19:31 GMT

Today is the last day to order your #FSF and #GNU merch before the #FSFShop closes for the season! Place your order now: https://shop.fsf.org/

2025-07-25 17:44:42 GMT

How the Free Software Foundation battles the LLM bots: https://u.fsf.org/487 #FSF40 #TheNewsStack #LLM

2025-06-28 05:00:04 GMT

Yet another sad example of why governments shouldn't force their citizens to use nonfree software: https://u.fsf.org/46t

2025-06-23 05:00:04 GMT

Yet another sad example of why governments shouldn't force their citizens to use nonfree software: https://u.fsf.org/46t

2025-06-19 19:43:16 GMT

A #ThankGNU! to Katherine Brady and Meng Guang for helping the FSF to promote #FreeSoftware. To see a longer list of those who have helped us financially in our advocacy for #SoftwareFreedom and awareness, visit: https://u.fsf.org/45m
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2025-06-19 05:00:05 GMT

With a strong community supporting #FreeSoftware, there are no limits to the freedom we can have https://u.fsf.org/47e #JoinFSF

2025-06-16 21:59:26 GMT

#FreeSoftware can defy dystopia: https://u.fsf.org/47e #JoinFSF
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2025-06-08 05:00:05 GMT

There are no free \#Linux kernel drivers for contemporary Wi-Fi hardware. Tell Qualcomm, Inc. to release fully-free drivers for its in-production Wi-Fi chipsets, just as it\'s predecessor, Atheros, did sixteen years ago: https://u.fsf.org/475

2025-04-08 05:00:05 GMT

Want to help #GNU? There are many ways to help #FreeSoftware to grow: https://u.fsf.org/2ca

2025-04-03 18:19:46 GMT

RSVP to the #LibreLocal meetup in Le Blanc, France: https://libreplanet.org/wiki/FSF40/meetups #FSF40 #FreeSoftware
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2025-03-25 21:01:27 GMT

There's only a few hours left to submit a #FreeSoftwareAward nomination! Nominate someone by 23:49 EDT (03:59 UTC) today: u.fsf.org/461 #FSF

2025-03-23 18:46:14 GMT

Next up, we have, Stallman's katana, which is a #memorabilia both flashy and symbolic of how software freedom can be defended with wit. For more pictures and information on its use as imagery in the #FreeSoftware movement, visit https://u.fsf.org/46b #auction #FSF40
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2025-03-18 15:45:06 GMT

Did you know that the government of #Kerala includes #FreeSoftware in the school curriculum inspired by protests from free software enthusiasts and a favorable stance taken by a school teachers association? https://www.gnu.org/education/edu-system-india.html Help the free software community achieve the same for other states, countries, and regions worldwide by donating to support the #FSF's advocacy for free software. https://donate.fsf.org/

2025-03-17 17:19:08 GMT

We just launched the Silent #FreeSoftware Memorabilia Auction. The first ten items are now open for bidding: https://u.fsf.org/466 This is your chance to get your very own personal souvenir of the FSF, from original GNU art to plush gnus that have been greeting visitors in the lobby of the FSF office for years and the very same VT220 that sat on the FSF's front desk.
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2025-03-14 11:10:25 GMT

On February 24, twelve free software enthusiasts met in #Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for a #LibreLocal community meetup. They shared their experience in using and contributing to #FreeSoftware and discussed how to foster #LibreSoftware in the DRC.
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2025-03-08 16:45:04 GMT

Can you believe #LibreLocal month is only a little more than one month away? Connect with your local #FreeSoftware #Community and RSVP to a meetup near you: https://u.fsf.org/45z #FSF40

2025-03-06 19:20:08 GMT

There's still time to show a member of the #FreeSoftware community that you've been inspired by their work by nominating them for a #FreeSoftwareAward: https://u.fsf.org/461
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2025-03-06 14:13:42 GMT

Five prestigious items will be up for #auction on March 23, 2025. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of #FSF #history and register for the #FSF40 live auction today: https://u.fsf.org/45x
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2025-03-03 13:15:04 GMT

With free software, users could update the software themselves, instead of having to rely on the proprietor: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/01/nvidia-winding-down-support-for-older-gpus-including-the-legendary-750-ti-and-1060/

2025-02-16 06:00:04 GMT

We're planning a jam-packed #AnniversaryYear and we hope you'll join us for the festivities! Learn more: https://www.fsf.org/fsf40/

2025-02-12 21:00:21 GMT

Only two more days until #ilovefs day! 💓 Most of us are pretty familiar with what's considered #freesoftware, but what about the term used to describe software that is free of cost but NOT free as in freedom?
As with the past two days, we'll be posting the answer to this #trivia question tomorrow.

2025-02-11 21:31:12 GMT

You can celebrate #ilove day and help #freesoftware users find freedom-respecting programs by updating the Free Software Directory! Please consider joining the FSD meeting this Friday on IRC. Read more at: https://www.fsf.org/events/fsd-2025-02-14-irc #FreeSoftwareDirectory
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2025-02-11 20:55:09 GMT

You guys did great with yesterday's #FSF #trivia question! We're back with another #ilovefs trivia question, this time on licenses:
Which software license was originally written for artwork, documentation, and other non-software materials?
We can't wait to see how y'all do ❤️ answer will be posted tomorrow morning.
P.S. shout-out to #FSFE for coming up with today's trivia question!

2025-02-11 19:45:18 GMT

We had a great time at #FOSDEM2025 and wanted to share some of our highlights with everyone: https://u.fsf.org/45u #FSF #FreeSoftware #Brussels
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2025-02-05 19:01:18 GMT

#FreeSoftwareAwards nominations are now open! Recommend individuals and projects for one of three awards by March 5: https://u.fsf.org/45r #FreeSoftwareCommunity #FSF40
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2025-01-30 16:45:05 GMT

Free software is an essential tool for building a free society at every level: https://u.fsf.org/455 #Bulletin

2025-01-28 13:15:04 GMT

No matter if a nonfree game is played on its original hardware or an emulator, it is still #nonfree: https://u.fsf.org/453 #Bulletin

2025-01-24 15:32:57 GMT

#Llama3.1 Community License is not a #FreeSoftware license: it denies #UserFreedom and gives power to licensors. https://u.fsf.org/45j

2025-01-21 16:45:04 GMT

For our fortieth anniversary, we're centering grassroots organization globally, and we hope you'll join us. Organize a free software meetup in 2025 and we'll help you promote it! More about #FSF40 here: https://u.fsf.org/44j

2025-01-14 06:00:06 GMT

There are so many reasons why you should join the #FSF and support #FreeSoftware. Ignacio Randazzo joined because "I want to help the people that fight for the future I believe we deserve." #UserFreedom

2025-01-10 15:38:01 GMT

When the #FSF was founded in 1985, anchoring the FSF in its #values was at the core of decision-making: https://u.fsf.org/45c

2025-01-01 15:11:11 GMT

Happy #PublicDomainDay! On Jan 1, the comic debuts of Popeye and Buck Rogers, as well as Virginia Woolfs A Room of Ones Own and many other works, will finally enter the public domain. Find more DRM-free books at https://www.defectivebydesign.org/guide/ebooks #VirginiaWoolf #Popeye #BuckRogers DRM

2024-12-13 23:00:05 GMT

It's not too late for your graphic design to be part of FSF history. Find out how to enter our logo contest by January 1, 2025 here: https://u.fsf.org/44s #FSF40

2024-12-11 13:30:09 GMT

Over the past few years, many people have unfortunately become more dependent on streaming media. But it's important to remember how streaming services can deprive you of important rights. Dis-services like Disney+ and Netflix mandate the use of a hardware-level backdoor called Widevine, giving them permanent access into deep components of your machine. Try video sites like the Blender Open Movies project instead.

2024-12-10 23:30:03 GMT

These companies need the help of developers or technical users in crossing the freedom finish line to full acceptability: PINE64, MNT, and Purism.

2024-12-08 23:30:05 GMT