Notices by Free Software Foundation (fsf@hostux.social)

Did you know #FSF has been publishing a biannual magazine called the Free Software Foundation #Bulletin since nearly its start? Have a look at the archives to read years of #FreeSoftware articles by FSF staff and community members! https://www.fsf.org/bulletin

A #ThankGNU! to James Wilson, John Fremlin, and Ramana Kumar 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

Are #Apple devices really privacy-respecting? The truth is that user privacy is *impossible* without #FreeSoftware. Read more at https://u.fsf.org/3fy #DefectiveByDesign

In a world where technology can mean the difference between life and death, can we afford the restrictions proprietary software places on progress? Watch and share "Rewind" (Spoiler alert: the answer is "no".) https://u.fsf.org/rewind #FreeSoftware

Assigning your copyright to the FSF helps defend the GPL and keep software free. Thanks to Matthew Batson, Maxim Cournoyer, and Mirko Hernandez for assigning their copyright to the FSF! More at: https://u.fsf.org/463 #CopyrightAssignments #Emacs

In the second part of Executive Director Zoë Kooyman's interview with #FOSSForce, she talks about moves the #FSF has made to remain resilient and focused on its mission to promote computer #UserFreedom worldwide: https://u.fsf.org/46f

Proprietary control over education is growing and it is affecting student's rights to information. Watch and share "The University of Costumed Heroes" and fight for young people's freedom. https://u.fsf.org/fsfheroes

Check out the important work our volunteers accomplished at last Friday's Free Software Directory (FSD) IRC meeting: https://u.fsf.org/46e #FSD #FSF #Fibers #Forgejo #GNU #GNUShepherd #GNUMPFR

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-2025-03-28-irc #FreeSoftwareDirectory #FSF

How do I use GNU licenses for my own software? We are glad you asked! Please see our "GPL how to" page for the full answer and thank you for making the ethical choice! https://u.fsf.org/2b5 #GPL

What if I discover a possible violation of the GPL? "You should report it. First, check the facts as best you can. Then tell the publisher or copyright holder of the specific GPL-covered program." Read the full answer https://u.fsf.org/3ks #GNUGPLFAQ #GPL

Assigning your copyright to the FSF helps defend the GPL and keep software free. Thanks to gongzizhuo, Leo Georg Gaskin, and Lucas Martin Quintana for assigning their copyright to the FSF! More at: https://u.fsf.org/463 #Emacs #CopyrightAssignments

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

Craig Topham, our Copyright & Licensing Associate, got together with the founder of #Abelujo, a #FreeSoftware solution for managing #BookStores. Read about Abelujo's backstory, uses, and future here: https://u.fsf.org/46d #FSF #AGPLv3

On Sunday, March 23, 2025, three #historical #FreeSoftware artifacts in our collection found new homes: https://u.fsf.org/46c #auction #FSF40 #GNU #InternetHallOfFame

A #ThankGNU! to Aaron Ball, Guus Sliepen, and Harvey, Dan, Kyle, and Hunter Weinstein 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/45m

Nonfree #JavaScript may be taking away your freedom without your realizing it! Many web sites require proprietary JavaScript. Nonfree JavaScript subjugates users in the same way as any piece of proprietary software. Learn more: https://u.fsf.org/freejs

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

We love freedom 3, the freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions to others. Boost this post to share the message with others! Read about the #FourFreedoms of #FreeSoftware: https://u.fsf.org/2cj #FSF

Assigning your copyright to the FSF helps defend the GPL and keep software free. Thanks to Matthew Batson, Maxim Cournoyer, and Mirko Hernandez for assigning their copyright to the FSF! More at: https://u.fsf.org/463 #CopyrightAssignments #Emacs