Software Freedom Conservancy

Software Freedom Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) public charity that acts as a non-profit home for Free, Libre, and Open Source Software projects.

https://sfconservancy.org

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Last Notes

2026-03-05 17:55:09 GMT

If you are in Vancouver, BC, please join us on March 22nd for a #FOSSY pre-event (the conference is not until August 6-9th).
You can learn more and RSVP on Fediverse here:
https://events.sfconservancy.org/1ukbcQFkKAEr0OrZ7PDgq

2026-03-05 17:34:00 GMT

Very excited to be the Network Sponsor for @nprofile…lgjr this week! We'll be setting up our booth today so come see us tomorrow when the expo hall opens!

2026-02-06 15:05:16 GMT

Thanks to everyone for a successful fundraiser!! We can't believe we made our largest match yet for a total of $503,878!
We're so grateful for all the support and incredible contributions you all made this year. Can't wait for what's the come in the rest of 2026!!

2026-02-06 04:01:09 GMT

Wowowow, only $1,405 remaining. Help us cross that line and power a great year of software freedom for all!!

2026-02-05 23:48:55 GMT

Can't believe we're so close, only $2,401 left to go!!

2026-02-05 18:06:39 GMT

Only $2,797 to go! Help us close out this years #SFC fundraiser, every little bit counts!

2026-02-04 20:57:22 GMT

Right on the heels of FOSDEM our team is back at work responding to the European Commission's Request for Feedback on European Digital Ecosystems. Our comment joins many others in underlining the role FOSS plays in digital sovereignty. Specifically calling our the critical importance of copyleft in this discussion. You can find our comment linked in our news item: https://sfconservancy.org/news/2026/feb/04/eu-submission-digital-ecosystems/

2026-02-04 20:51:49 GMT

SFC team is back at work after FOSDEM! Just submitted to the European Commission's Request for Feedback on European Digital Ecosystems. Our submission joins many others (specifically the @nprofile…x9t9 advocating for the important of free software and in particular how critical the role of copyleft is in this venture. You can read more and get a link to our submission here:
https://sfconservancy.org/news/2026/feb/04/eu-submission-digital-ecosystems/

2026-01-31 10:10:49 GMT

Hello from #FOSDEM26!
We're excited to share that we have just $$26,594 left to raise in our match challenge!
We're in the stand at FOSDEM today, keeping track of the number, so you can give online or even just give some cash in person and we'll keep updating the number throughout the day!
Donations made to lower that number will be doubled!! Can we get to our goal here at #FOSDEM?
https://sfconservancy.org/sustainer/
https://social.sfconservancy.org/media/af34f45c66fa98bd6614878bcadec2649899f8b3c8378f329bff60d0d9ee6014.jpg

2026-01-26 20:31:11 GMT

For those of you following along at home, we learned on our way to the courthouse today that due to the court's busy schedule, our pre-trial conference was again delayed. We'll keep you all posted as we know more.
We expect the new trial date to be set at that hearing and the judge may also hear some of the motions that the parties are allowed to make right before trial (called "motions in limine"). We're disappointed that trial hasn't already begun and that today's hearing was canceled, but we understand a busy schedule!

2026-01-23 22:51:26 GMT

Our new Sustainer tshirt design was created by the amazing https://www.instagram.com/artericafort/
You can see her prototyping the design in these videos!
Be sure to become a Sustainer before Feburary 5th so your donation is doubled and you can get one of the swanky new designs ;)
https://social.sfconservancy.org/media/eb855cd56f2481e39fff48e10f888738a588599208917ec47c9a0902a293a2ca.mp4
https://social.sfconservancy.org/media/02e5b1bf97e23ab3e313ce356b18adde3ecc832e37785f30425336e97f5dcfe1.mp4

2026-01-14 22:42:55 GMT

We've successfully completed our original match 🥳 And thanks to two anonymous donors, we're extending the match by $40,012 and going until February 5th.
Thank you to everyone who helped us meet our original goal, and we're so thrilled to be able to stretch and raise even more for software freedom!
Any Sustainership or donation made by February 5th will be doubled:
https://sfconservancy.org/sustainer/
https://sfconservancy.org/donate/

2026-01-12 19:11:15 GMT

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@nprofile…jk9l Thank you so much, that's so generous! You can use this page to donate via Paypal for whatever amount you can:
https://sfconservancy.org/donate/
Please reach out if you have any problems there.

2026-01-11 22:53:34 GMT

Please help us out in the last few days of our fundraiser! We have to raise just another $52k to meet our generous matches to reach our target to keep this organization going. Please help: https://sfconservancy.org/sustainer/

2026-01-09 23:35:27 GMT

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If you want to read more about the details of the delay, you can find that on our blog: https://sfconservancy.org/blog/2026/jan/09/delay-in-start-of-vizio-trial/

2026-01-09 22:08:40 GMT

Unfortunately, due to a conflict in the court's schedule, the judge has delayed the #Vizio trial and it will not be starting on Monday. It's disappointing news, but hopefully it will be scheduled soon! We'll keep you all posted as we get more information.

2026-01-02 21:09:17 GMT

Happy New Years! We're so thankful for all our incredible supporters and cannot wait to fight for even more software freedom this year.
We've got 2 weeks left in our fundraiser and $77,608 to go. Becoming a Sustainer is the best way to support us, small nonprofits like us rely on monthly donors. And by supporting us at $10 a month (or more 😉) you get our limited edition annual tshirt!
https://sfconservancy.org/sustainer/

2025-12-30 15:00:18 GMT

Greetings fediverse-ians! We're ( @nprofile…245g @nprofile…wsja @nprofile…rdwy and @nprofile…xn8p ) are here to answer your questions about #SFC, software freedom, @nprofile…zjw4 or any other things you might have on your mind :)
Be sure to tag us and use #SFC !

2025-12-30 13:16:19 GMT

Today we'll be doing some live Q&As on the Fediverse! Join us at 10am ET (UTC-5) with SFC staff @nprofile…245g @nprofile…wsja and @nprofile…rdwy
Use the hashtag #SFC or tag them or us!

2025-12-29 16:21:15 GMT

U-Boot has joined SFC! We're thrilled such a storied and important project has decided to join up with us. Thanks to U-Boot, so many devices are able to have open boot loaders and preserve our digital rights.
https://sfconservancy.org/news/2025/dec/29/u-boot-has-joined-sfc/

2025-12-23 17:02:19 GMT

We're almost a third of way to go in our fundraising match! Now's a great chance to donate before the end of the year to get your tax benefit :)
There's still a week left to get your employer to match your donation for the end of the year as well!
https://sfconservancy.org/sustainer/

2025-12-19 14:43:51 GMT

15 minutes until our next Q&A: date -d '2025-12-19 15:00:00 +0000'
You can find the details below. Can't wait to see you there!
https://sfconservancy.org/news/2025/dec/17/people-are-talking-about-the-vizio-suit/

2025-12-18 19:58:25 GMT

Do you want to join a special, live Ask Me Anything (AMA) video chat session with Software Freedom Conservancy staff? There are two opportunities: this afternoon/evening at 18:00 US/Eastern and tomorrow at 07:00 US/Pacific:
$ date -d '2025-12-18 23:00:00 +0000'
$ date -d '2025-12-19 15:00:00 +0000'
The *ONLY* way to attend is to become an #SFC Sustainer *NOW*: https://sfconservancy.org/sustainer
#OpenSource #FreeSoftware #FOSS

2025-12-17 19:44:10 GMT

We've got a roundup of some of the Vizio related news recently: https://sfconservancy.org/news/2025/dec/17/people-are-talking-about-the-vizio-suit/
And be sure to join us tomorrow for live Q&A with SFC staff about all things Vizio and SFC related! Join us on BigBlueButton at 2025-12-18 23:00:00 UTC and 2025-12-18 23:00:00 UTC!

2025-12-09 02:10:01 GMT

In just the last week, we've argued in court for the #GPL and got rolling on the next #Outreachy round, in addition to all of the other work we do!
Please donate to #SFC and help us make our match challenge:
https://sfconservancy.org/sustainer/
And remember, you're our marketing department, so please help us spread the word!

2025-12-08 21:05:15 GMT

After our hearing last week in the Vizio case, Christine Hall has a great write up in FOSS Force. You can read it here:
https://fossforce.com/2025/12/judge-signals-win-for-software-freedom-conservancy-in-vizio-gpl-case/
#FOSS #Copyleft

2025-12-05 19:56:35 GMT

Just over a week in and we've already raised over $12,000! Thanks to all of you who are renewing your Sustainerships and helping us meet our match challenge.
Your support yesterday during the Vizio hearing was also so great to see. If you like the work we are doing, you can support copyleft compliance efforts like that and much more by donating or becoming a Sustaining member:
https://sfconservancy.org/sustainer/

2025-12-04 18:35:13 GMT

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https://occourtsapp.occourts.org/aci/checkin-results?dept=C33
Here's the correct URL.

2025-12-04 17:46:37 GMT

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You can join via the browser (though it's sadly Zoom):
https://occourtsapp.occourts.org/aci/checkin-results?dept=C33">;
Please note that the Judge has previously required virtual attendees to enable their cameras and may ask them to identify themselves.

2025-12-04 17:45:24 GMT

Breaking news: the tentative ruling for today's #Vizio hearing just came out in favor of SFC's summary adjudication motion! This isn't a final ruling, but indicates how the judge is leaning in advance of the hearing. The hearing will begin at 10am pacific and will likely begin with other cases scheduled to be heard today.
https://www.occourts.org/sites/default/files/oc/default/tentative-rulings/slealrulings.pdf

2025-12-02 16:30:36 GMT

It's #GivingTuesday! Please include Software Freedom Conservancy in your giving today.
Our historic impact litigation against Vizio - a case where we seek to confirm rights for users and customers under #GPLv2 - goes to trial in just 35 days!
Support this & our other work now at https://sfconservancy.org/sustainer/.

2025-11-26 17:42:06 GMT

Today Software Freedom Conservancy is launching our biggest fundraiser match challenge yet! With a whopping $211,927 from our generous matchers, every dollar you donate until January 15th 2026 will be doubled! This has been a huge year for us and we're so thankful to all the individuals who help sustain our organization.
You can become a sustainer and read more about what we've been up to here:
https://sfconservancy.org/sustainer/#YearInReview

2025-11-07 20:39:14 GMT

@nprofile…245g just keynoted at #SFSCON in Bolzano, Italy. You can find her speaking on local (German) news station in this video: https://on.orf.at/video/14298541/suedtirol-heute-vom-07112025 (segment begins at 3:56)
https://social.sfconservancy.org/media/bf72570948b2f66d34d864e38299e14be47f6e51a7883dfa5730df8edf2dedad.png

2025-10-23 20:20:35 GMT

Director of Compliance Denver Gingerich has recently worked with the @nprofile…4hy6 to announce the bounty program for continuing the Right to (Software) Repair for GPL devices. Denver noted that “Nest chose to use software with a built-in right to repair in its thermostats. But they took those rights away when they locked down the Nest devices and failed to provide the complete source code for Linux"
Read more here: https://fulu-foundation.ghost.io/repair-bounty-program/

2025-10-22 15:54:47 GMT

@nprofile…245g keynoted this years #PGConfEU25 and here she is posing with the famous elephant 🐘 If you are around at the conference be sure to say hi!
https://social.sfconservancy.org/media/d05ec0c97f3ca1aae5f6596d98f55168150b2e463ff5b02e7191c19bec88f7c9.karen-and-postgres-elephant

2025-09-05 14:50:37 GMT

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@nprofile…yvn8 @nprofile…jep7 We're working on getting the link back. If it's not back in a bit, we'll provide an alternative!

2025-09-04 15:48:08 GMT

With the recent changes announced restricting software installation on Android, @nprofile…x4va wants to make sure people know about how to install the software of their choice on their devices. Join us tomorrow for a Q&A with SFC's Director of Compliance to better understand how these changes affect Android and how you can have the final say on what does and doesn't run on your phone.
Join us on BigBlueButton tomorrow Friday September 5th at 15:00 UTC (08:00 US/Pacific, 11:00 US/Eastern, 17:00 CEST)
https://sfconservancy.org/blog/2025/sep/3/sfc-qa-on-how-to-keep-your-sideloading/

2025-09-03 17:19:46 GMT

Worried about the future of installing your own software on your Android device? @nprofile…x4va is hosting a Q&A to update you about sideloading software as well as other tips about how to ensure your phone runs the software you want, without any artificial restrictions. Join us on BigBlueButton this Friday September 5th at 15:00 UTC (08:00 US/Pacific, 11:00 US/Eastern, 17:00 CEST)
https://sfconservancy.org/blog/2025/sep/3/sfc-qa-on-how-to-keep-your-sideloading/

2025-08-02 20:01:47 GMT

As @nprofile…0825 mentioned earlier during the keynote at #FOSSY25 we will be extending our offer to provide travel grants to community members who are interested in covering the Vizio trial this September. You can get more information about how to apply here:
https://sfconservancy.org/news/2025/jul/24/travel-grants-for-vizio-trial-to-foss-community/

2025-08-02 18:02:00 GMT

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@nprofile…7qwj You might try the Youtube links if you are having problems with the restreamer https://restreamer.opensignalpdx.org/
https://www.youtube.com/@softwarefreedomconservancy8558/streams
The streams should be viewable with free software like mpv or VLC as well.

2025-08-02 17:05:41 GMT

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@nprofile…7qwj Thanks for letting us know, the AV team is aware of that and hopefully today they'll have dialed it in. You can always view on https://restreamer.opensignalpdx.org/ for a less Youtube-y viewing experience.

2025-08-02 16:46:11 GMT

Keynote is streaming (with talks to follow) here: https://restreamer.opensignalpdx.org/
Happy FOSSY day 3!

2025-08-01 22:09:11 GMT

Proud to announce @nprofile…uyyq is the recipient of it's inaugural Distinguished Service in Software Freedom. Presented by @nprofile…h6vc one of his former students, now at @nprofile…x4va helping plan and run #FOSSY25
https://sfconservancy.org/news/2025/aug/01/distinguished-award-in-lance-albertson/
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2025-07-31 21:38:29 GMT

You can find the streaming information for #FOSSY25 here:
https://2025.fossy.us/streaming/

2025-07-31 20:47:03 GMT

We're live!!!
https://www.youtube.com/live/f2wDfw2nPN0
You can also view Youtube in free software like VLC, mpv, etc.

2025-07-31 18:59:08 GMT

And we're open! Welcome to #FOSSY25
Come see Tracy and our incredible volunteers for registration. Opening remarks are at 13:45 and our social is at 19:00 tonight at Punchbowl Social. Happy FOSSY!
https://social.sfconservancy.org/media/a167e2ff361f08b50062912ea034fc18a0717fef57c0cbc76dbdfe05f06f8930.png

2025-07-30 21:42:18 GMT

Less than 24 hours until #FOSSY25 begins! 🥳
Can't wait to see you all there, be sure and register before tomorrow night so you can join us for our social. It's like the hallway track, but with food!

2025-07-28 19:49:38 GMT

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@nprofile…v27x yes, we'll be livestreaming! Will post the links later this week when we get it setup :)

2025-07-24 18:41:06 GMT

Would you like a front-row seat for the historic SFC v. Vizio case?
SFC welcomes applicants for travel stipends to attend the trial in Santa Ana, Orange County, CA, USA from September 22–30, 2025. The application process is competitive & applications are due by THU 2025-07-31 at 23:59:59 AoE.
Successful applicants should have some experience communicating publicly about FOSS policy.
More details at:
https://sfconservancy.org/news/2025/jul/24/travel-grants-for-vizio-trial-to-foss-community/

2025-07-17 20:42:40 GMT

Two weeks until #FOSSY25!!! We're so excited to see everyone in Portland for four days of community and dreaming about the future of Free Software.
Pick up your ticket today! https://2025.fossy.us/attend/tickets/

2025-07-10 17:55:45 GMT

The historic Software Freedom Conservancy v. Vizio, Inc. case continues in Superior Court in California!
SFC announced that we recently filed an updated Motion for Summary Adjudication
(similar to a Motion for Partial Summary Judgement in USA federal courts):
https://sfconservancy.org/news/2025/jul/10/sfc-updates-motion-for-summary-adjudication-vizio/
The motion asks the judge to summarily rule that SFC has a right as a third-party beneficiary under
the popular copyleft licenses — GPLv2 & LGPLv2.1.
A direct link to the filing:
https://sfconservancy.org/docs/2025-05-23_SFC-vs-Vizio_second-SFC-Motion-for-Summary-Adjudication.pdf
Also, please do reply to this thread for discussion all day today and tomorrow (2025-07-1{0,1}) with our Policy Fellow @nprofile…0825 about the filing and more information about the Vizio case!
Keep in mind the trial is *this September* starting on 2025-09-22 in Santa Ana, CA & it's open to the public!

2025-06-30 15:53:42 GMT

The schedule for #FOSSY25 is out!! Can't wait to see you all in a month. It's going to be a great long weekend in Portland, filled with community building, the latest on FOSS in Education and plenty more. Be sure to get your ticket now!
https://2025.fossy.us/schedule/

2025-05-05 16:35:54 GMT

Today is the last day to submit for FOSSY! Whether you are a veteran to the FOSS speaking scene or a first time speaker or even first time FOSS conference attendee, we want to hear from you!
Join us in IRC/ XMPP or send us an email if you have any last minute questions about your talk! [email protected]
https://2025.fossy.us/call-for-proposals/

2025-04-29 16:15:50 GMT

If you are a first time speaker looking for a great conference in the Pacific Northwest, consider applying to FOSSY!
We love to support new voices in FOSS, so if you have any questions about what it takes to put together a talk, let us know! You can email [email protected] or find us on IRC/ XMPP!
Submit by Monday May 5th https://2025.fossy.us/call-for-proposals/

2025-04-28 16:07:48 GMT

We're extending the CfP for FOSSY! You've got another week to get your proposals in.
May 5th is the new deadline, so get your submissions in by the end of the day (in your timezone).
Please drop by our IRC or XMPP chatroom if you have any questions. Or you can always reach out to [email protected]

2025-04-25 21:42:57 GMT

Happy Friday! This is the last weekend to submit your #FOSSY talk!
We welcome new speakers - if you've never spoken at a conference before, this is a good place to start!
https://2025.fossy.us/call-for-proposals/

2025-04-23 04:08:20 GMT

If "community" to you means more than "the people using the software/service we own," you will find your people at #FOSSY. Talk
submissions are open until Monday, April 28th:
https://2025.fossy.us/call-for-proposals/

2025-04-20 21:04:57 GMT

As you plan your week ahead, don't forget to get your #FOSSY talk proposal in by Monday, April 28 (anywhere on Earth)! You can do it at https://2025.fossy.us/call-for-proposals/ . We are a small team putting this big event together and greatly appreciate your help in making sure everyone in your #freesoftware and #opensource circles knows about the opportunity and deadline! #portland

2025-03-31 14:36:06 GMT

The FOSSY CfP is up! Submit your proposal to speak at FOSSY (July 31-August 3rd in Portland, Oregon) before April 28 (AoE)!
https://2025.fossy.us/call-for-proposals/

2025-03-17 17:42:20 GMT

We're so excited to welcome #liblouis, an essential copyleft tool for blind and visually impaired users, as SFC's newest member project!!
https://sfconservancy.org/news/2025/mar/17/liblouis-joins-software-freedom-conservancy/

2025-03-13 14:34:33 GMT

Our Executive DIrector @nprofile…dvqh gave a talk about when to say no to funding at #FOSDEM25. While the financial climate is so difficult for FOSS projects and foundations, it's never right to compromise values or undermine your main goals to take in funding.
https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-6481-when-is-it-right-to-say-no-to-funding-/

2025-03-12 13:56:01 GMT

FOSSY is coming up, July 31-August 3 in Portland Oregon! The call for nonprofit booths is open, and the CfP will be opening soon!
https://2025.fossy.us/call-for-booths/
We still have one slot for a sponsored booth, and are hoping to get more sponsors at every level!
https://sfconservancy.org/docs/2025-prospectus.pdf

2025-03-12 13:33:51 GMT

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@nprofile…twnu This sounds like a great idea. Definitely keep us posted as to what you design!

2025-02-20 22:04:19 GMT

The call for tracks for #FOSSY25 is open until March 1! You can join the FOSSY organizing team by leading a half day, full day or 2 day room of talks. Submit your track idea here: https://sfconservancy.org/fossy/community-tracks/

2025-01-19 14:57:11 GMT

Bradley and @nprofile…dvqh published their thoughts about the TikTok ban yesterday:
"Users (and our government) should instead insist that, to operate in the USA, that ByteDance respect the software rights and freedoms of their users by releasing both the server and App components of the software under a “free and open source” (FOSS) license.
https://sfconservancy.org/blog/2025/jan/18/usa-should-require-bytedance-to-open-source-tiktok/

2025-01-13 20:13:12 GMT

There are 2 more days in our fundraiser and we've got just under $33,000 left to go on our match goal!
By supporting us you directly help our programs like the amazing work our copyleft compliance team does, like recently funding a winning lawsuit protecting AGPL rights within Germany!
https://sfconservancy.org/sustainer/

2025-01-09 15:42:57 GMT

Big news: a recent copyleft lawsuit we funded and supported has concluded with a very positive result for user rights! The suit, brought by a device owner in Germany, resolved with the purchaser receiving the right to repair, modify, and reinstall LGPLed software on their devices. Check out the details at https://sfconservancy.org/news/2025/jan/09/avm-copyleft-lawsuit-resolved-with-install/

2025-01-06 17:31:28 GMT

The OpenWrt One sold out the first production run within a week! It was so exciting to see how much interest there is in a free software router! We got to work right away on a second run, which is now shipping: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007795779282.html

2024-12-23 21:05:45 GMT

To ring in the holiday season, Pono writes about his Hawaiian heritage and how that informs his activism in software freedom.
While we continue to build movement strength, we must'n't forget about the joy in our movement building. Working together for a just and accessible future!
https://sfconservancy.org/blog/2024/dec/23/kuleana-and-software-freedom-for-the-future/

2024-12-23 20:27:02 GMT

We've raised over $80,000 thanks to all your generous contributions! As we get closer to the holidays we are so thankful for all the people helping us get closer to our goal of $204,887. This time of year is a great time to talk to your family and friends about software freedom 😊
https://sfconservancy.org/donate/

2024-10-25 19:41:54 GMT

SFC releases an aspirational statement on generative AI for programming. We highlight the need for respecting user freedom, for reproducibility, and guaranteeing that such systems are truly Free and Open Source Software (FOSS):
https://sfconservancy.org/news/2024/oct/25/aspirational-on-llm-generative-ai-programming/

2024-08-02 16:28:02 GMT

Good morning for day 2 of #FOSSY24! We'll be live streaming the keynote at 9:45 PT so if you can't join us in person, please join us there!
https://videos.trom.tf/w/284BmuwWaNHUku5GkSGpEe

2024-08-01 21:09:55 GMT

We're off! After a fantastic opening keynote from @npub1te8…u0yq and Bradley M. Kuhn, talks have started and #FOSSY24 is officially underway 🥳
https://social.sfconservancy.org/media/07b54aec84a7ac88a27c6bd96a2800ad2ef2ca68aba872bf48ba266970bf28dd.jpg

2024-08-01 20:49:02 GMT

And we have live streaming for the opening remarks!
https://videos.trom.tf/w/pi2wdQYLLjJaRLoX8BkZwH

2024-08-01 19:07:19 GMT

Registration for #FOSSY24 is open! We can't wait to see you all for the opening remarks at 13:45 PT.
https://social.sfconservancy.org/media/206aa0c7914b63d7d4e26b73c8b70bd4b929e7233132f542a68dc7ac3b628008.jpg

2024-07-21 22:28:04 GMT

Check out the great speaker lineup for #FOSSY at https://2024.fossy.us/schedule/ ! Register to join a bunch of amazing folks working on and learning about free software – tickets are at https://2024.fossy.us/attend/tickets/

2024-06-14 15:16:21 GMT

Reminder that we extended the CFP for FOSSY to give folks the weekend. You've got until Tuesday the 18th to get your talks in: https://2024.fossy.us/call-for-proposals/

2024-06-12 19:07:07 GMT

We've gotten some feedback that some folks would like a couple more days to work on the CFP, so we're extending from Friday the 14th until next Tuesday the 18th at 23:59 (whatever your local time is).
Hopefully this helps and please let us know if you have any questions about the process or want any feedback on your submission!
https://2024.fossy.us/call-for-proposals/

2024-06-11 18:59:02 GMT

Office hours for FOSSY! We've already had some great submissions and you can find our CFP announcement is here: https://sfconservancy.org/news/2024/may/23/fossy-2024-cfp-announcement/
You can find the list of tracks here: https://2024.fossy.us/pages/tracks/

2024-06-10 16:32:18 GMT

Monday is a great day to submit a talk to the FOSSY CFP 😉️ https://sfconservancy.org/news/2024/may/23/fossy-2024-cfp-announcement/
We've already received some great talks, so make sure to get your talk in before Friday! Join us Tuesday or Thursday at 19:00 for our online office hours, or email [email protected] if you have any questions.

2024-06-07 15:50:01 GMT

One week left for the CFP for FOSSY. We've already received some great talks, and can't wait to begin the review process!

2024-06-06 19:18:22 GMT

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@npub19ea…cjd7 That's great! We can't wait to see you. And would be very interested in hearing a talk about the legislature side of FOSS!

2024-06-06 19:12:36 GMT

Ready for office hours!
Any questions about FOSSY (August 1-4th in Portland, OR): https://fossy.us
Our tracks: (proper subset) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, FOSS in Education, Licensing / Legal, Mobile Device User Freedom, Right to Repair, Reproducibility, https://2024.fossy.us/pages/tracks/

2024-05-28 17:19:41 GMT

Don't forget we've got FOSSY Office Hours in our IRC/ XMPP channel today at 19:00 UTC.
If you've got any questions about our CFP: https://sfconservancy.org/news/2024/may/23/fossy-2024-cfp-announcement/
or our Call for Booths: https://2024.fossy.us/call-for-booths/ join us and ask some questions!

2024-05-23 17:52:44 GMT

FOSSY CFP and ticket sales are now open! Be sure to submit your talk to one of our many incredible tracks before June 14th!
Join us at 19:00 UTC in our XMPP/ IRC room for office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays if you have any questions. Or you can email [email protected]
You can find more information here as well: https://sfconservancy.org/news/2024/may/23/fossy-2024-cfp-announcement/

2024-04-15 18:16:07 GMT

Our Director of Compliance is testifying tomorrow about Software Right to Repair for the DMCA in front of the Copyright Office. Supporting other Right to Repair organizations, and talking about the needs for copyleft and support of repairing our software.
If you want to tune in at 2:30 PM ET you can find more information here under the "Register to Watch Public Hearings": https://www.copyright.gov/1201/2024/ (warning, required use of proprietary software to view the hearing).

2024-01-16 06:19:37 GMT

Only $358 left... so close to the finish line. *YOU* could be the one to tip us over the line and make our match 🥳 Thank you all so much for making our work possible, we couldn't do it without you!!
https://sfconservancy.org/donate/
#SFCdrive

2024-01-15 19:57:43 GMT

We've got just $6,759 left to go! Time to dig into the couch cushions, cup holders and CD-ROM drives for change. Every dollar helps immensely and we're so close to our goal!
https://sfconservancy.org/donate/
#SFCdrive

2024-01-15 16:13:30 GMT

You can read an interview with one of our matching funders here, Eli (and Oliver the baby born during FOSSY!) Voigt: https://sfconservancy.org/blog/2024/jan/15/supporter-interview-with-elij-and-oliver/
The real perk is the cute picture of Oliver 🥰
#SFCdrive https://sfconservancy.org/donate/

2024-01-15 15:55:10 GMT

We've only got $15,000 left to get matched in our fundraiser. Now is the time to squeeze your last minute donations in to have them doubled!
You can follow our microblogging drive and contribute your own memories and aspirations for @npub1c2x…hkg2 using #SFCdrive

2024-01-12 19:57:12 GMT

There's $18,000 left of match funds, be sure to donate before January 15th to get your donation doubled! We rely on individuals like you to hold corporations accountable to our digital rights and freedoms. You can sign up to sustain our work all year here: https://sfconservancy.org/sustainer/#annual

2024-01-12 15:28:04 GMT

@npub10pd…rzwe 2023 was an incredible year; from celebrating the 1000th intern, to hiring a new staff member, attending so many meetups and conferences, see how they are leading by example:
https://sfconservancy.org/news/2024/jan/11/outreachy-2023-year-in-review/

2024-01-10 19:14:51 GMT

5 days left to get your donation doubled! If you become a Sustainer you can help us meet our match goal with just $22,000 left and get a super cool tshirt designed by @npub1xqp…hs5g
https://sfconservancy.org/sustainer/
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2023-12-31 20:24:41 GMT

Hope everyone has a wonderful last day of 2023. Here's to much more #softwarefreedom in 2024!
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2023-12-27 18:56:50 GMT

SFC leadership is hosting another Q&A at 00:00 UTC (in a little over 5 hours). Come learn directly from our Executive Director @npub1te8…u0yq and Policy Fellow, Hacker-in-Residence, and Treasurer Bradley M. Kuhn about what @npub1c2x…hkg2 has been up to and how you can get involved!
https://lists.sfconservancy.org/pipermail/announce/2023/000118.html

2023-12-22 01:56:43 GMT

Join the Q&A coming up in an hour and 10 minutes, where you can talk to some of SFC's leadership and ask them whatever you want about our work!
https://lists.sfconservancy.org/pipermail/announce/2023/000118.html

2023-12-22 01:50:53 GMT

Join the Q&A coming up in an hour and 10 minutes, where you can talk to soem of SFC's leadership and ask them whatever you want about our work!
https://lists.sfconservancy.org/pipermail/announce/2023/000118.html

2023-12-21 21:29:56 GMT

Is Tesla open source? Roadster certainly isn't...
Read more about our Director of Compliance's thoughts on how the Tesla efforts don't meet compliance standards and how that's harming consumers and endangering people. GPL compliance is not just a theoretical issue!
https://sfconservancy.org/blog/2023/dec/21/tesla-no-source-code-no-safety/

2023-12-19 19:55:54 GMT

Our Policy Fellow Bradley M. Kuhn was quoted extensively in a report by the FTC "Generative Artificial Intelligence and the Creative Economy Staff Report: Perspectives and Takeaways": https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/12/ftc-staff-report-details-key-takeaways-ai-creative-fields-panel-discussion
You can read more about the report and ongoing work of the FTC here: https://www.ftc.gov/policy/advocacy-research/tech-at-ftc/2023/12/elevating-voices-creative-professionals-report-quote-book

2023-09-14 16:43:44 GMT

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@npub1nqp…w9sy @npub1adw…5tcf We just got the videos up! You can see our blog post here: https://sfconservancy.org/news/2023/sep/14/fossy-videos/