LibrePlanet 2024 schedule announced
Hi, all, We're excited to announce this year's LibrePlanet schedule. Thanks for all of the great submissions this year, and we hope to see you in Boston and online! <https://libreplanet.org/2024/program/> -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: What search engine best at "Freedom-Respecting"?
On Sat, Jul 15 2023, Ali Reza Hayati wrote: > On 7/14/23 18:52, Ignis wrote: >> On Tue, 6 Dec 2022 15:12:37 +, Paul Sutton via libreplanet-discuss >> wrote: >> >>> I would guess Duckduckgo is much better than the main search engines >>> such as Google and Bing. There are several such as SearX which are more >>> decentralised, but can also be self hosted, which that comes with the >>> price tag of time, resources, cost and effort to set up and maintain. >> Speaking of SearX, these are all still meta search engines that rely >> on >> centralised search engines for the index. I tried YaCy once before, which >> is a P2P search engine that relies on a decentralised index, but it was >> written in Java and consumed so much RAM that my server crashed. >> > > I miss previous messages but I have to mention that network services > aren't free or nonfree; they raise other issues: > https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/network-services-arent-free-or-nonfree.html That's correct. Personally, I like Wiby. It's catered to personal sites / the "small web," though. So, it might not be great for doing dissertation research or something like that. <https://wiby.org/> -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Spring fundraiser launched
Hi, all, I'm just writing to let you know that we've launched our spring/summer fundraiser today, focusing on the theme of "working together for free software." We hope you'll help us spread the message and bring 175 new associate members to the FSF by July 21. PS: If you haven't gotten your bulletin in the mail yet, expect one soon! We'll launch the web version in the coming weeks. <https://fsf.org/appeal/> -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: The Imperative of Free Software
On Tue, Apr 25 2023, Abe Indoria wrote: > I mean, even if I disagree about the whole wealth=evil equivalency, I agree > 'to a degree' about authoritarians centralizing most platforms as a > sorta-kinda means to control us, I just don't think this is the proper list > for this. If a majority of what you had said was about decentralization of > software and platforms, then perhaps. From a cursory glance it seemed more > like a philosophy of appropriate wealth and authoritarianism rather than a > philosophy of decentralization of software. Maybe someone else can chime in > and correct me :) It was probably right on the line of relevance to the list, but it ultimately seemed okay to me. -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: Libreboot 20230319 released
On Sun, Mar 19 2023, Leah Rowe via libreplanet-discuss wrote: > Hello everyone, (If you reply to this message, please do not "wide reply" as a courtesy to its many recipients. Write to the list and/or Leah.) -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
New animated video: Escape to Freedom
Hi, all: We have something exciting to share with you: a new video, "Escape to Freedom." It's quite a bit different than other ones we've done, so we hope you'll take a look and that you'll find it useful in your own advocacy work. If you're able, please do share it! <https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/help-others-find-free-software-watch-and-share-escape-to-freedom> Happy hacking, -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: You Have 24 Months To Get On TikTok -LinkedIn article - can we apply points raised to fedi ?
Hey, Paul: On Tue, Jun 28 2022, Paul Sutton via libreplanet-discuss wrote: > Hi All > > Granted this article is about getting on Tik Tok, but perhaps the > same thinking could be applied to the Fediverse. Some of us here are > already on there. As the article states this world changes, and > changes fast. So perhaps our building up our presence on the fedi is > not a bad thing. > > https://www.linkedin.com/events/6945345656790114305/about/ I can't seem to view the link without an account/JS. Could you paste the article text? Seems interesting. -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: Wikipedia extolled as an aide for getting history correct
On Fri, Jun 17 2022, Akira Urushibata wrote: > Has anybody been monitoring the Wikipedia article on the "Linux" > operating system? As stated above I notice that it is constantly > evolving. I see the need to examine the article and the "GNU/Linux" > naming ordeal from an objective perspective. I seem to remember Jimmy Wales getting involved in the naming controversy on Wikipedia, saying somewhere that almost every instance of "Linux" on Wikipedia should be GNU/Linux instead. This was a number of years ago. Did I make that up? I can't find any references for it anymore. -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: Question of Aiding and Abetting Proprietary (or non-free) Software in GNU projects
On Tue, May 17 2022, Yasuaki Kudo wrote: > So far, here is my own explanation of the apparent contradiction, > based on the comments from people who kindly participated in our > discussion: > > - GNU Emacs runs on Windows, a proprietary system. That's great > because it can be used as an opportunity to invite people to the world > of Free Software. > > - Guix runs on Linux, the unabridged with all the proprietary bits and > pieces for the video card, wifi and all. The same comment as above... > does not apply? Because if it runs on unmodified Linux and people > choose to do so, it hurts the project of promoting Free Software! I think one important distinction between the first case and the second one is that Windows is unambiguously nonfree; there's no room for the user to misunderstand that they're on a free operating system. They can get their first taste of freedom on a nonfree operating system, and then choose to move to a free one. Plenty of users wrongfully assume that they're running a (fully) free system when they're using a distro like Ubuntu, when they're in fact not. Guix and the other FSDG distros having that policy helps raise awareness about that, and raise awareness about the problem of nonfree firmware generally. This article[1] has a little more context on how a specific event or community could present the issue of nonfree firmware to the user, allowing them to make an informed decision. But we ourselves shouldn't do that, as free software activists, as people (rightly) see us as "holding the line" when it comes to the free software philosophy. -g [1]: https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/install-fest-devil.html -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: access to talks
On Mon, Mar 21 2022, Jim Fulner wrote: > I'm having trouble finding links to the recordings of talks I wasn't > able to make. > > > Can someone help me find those, particualrly as due to religious > concerns I was uanble to do any on Sunday. The recorded talks aren't published quite yet. We're working on it, though, and aim to have them up in the next week or so. -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: libreplanet live streaming
Hi, On Sat, Mar 12 2022, DRS wrote: > Good morning, > > Can live libreplanet presentations be viewed using a web browser, e.g., > abrowser or is a separate client required? It should work in any browser that supports the HTML5 tag, Abrowser included. In my experience, it seems split 50/50 between people who use browsers to watch, and people who use standalone media clients like mpv. -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Announcing Zoë Kooyman as our new executive director
Hi, all, We have some news to share, which is that Zoë Kooyman has been appointed our new executive director. I hope that you'll all join me in welcoming her, and in thanking John S. for so many years with us. :) <https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/my-appointment-as-the-fsfs-new-executive-director> -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: LibrePlanet 2022 registration open
On Wed, Jan 19 2022, Thomas Lord wrote: > Clicking on the "Register now!" link here: > > https://libreplanet.org/2022/ > > gives a page with this error message: > > " > Sorry, due to an error, we are unable to fulfill your request at the > moment. You may want to contact your administrator or service provider > with more details about what action you were performing when this > occurred. > id (value: 99/) is not of the type Positive > > Return to home page. Thanks for catching that! I've just fixed it. -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
LibrePlanet 2022 registration open
Hey, everybody! We're excited to announce that we've just opened LibrePlanet 2022 registration. The conference is online again this year, which means that attendance is gratis, but registration helps us gauge how much server resources we'll have to allocate, and gives you a chance to support our efforts in putting on events like LP. Stay tuned for our keynote announcements, and the release of the full schedule in the coming weeks. <https://my.fsf.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1=99> <https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/new-year-new-libreplanet-register-now-to-join-us-on-march-19-and-20> Happy hacking, -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: New Hampshire (USA) may soon enshrine Software Freedom into law. YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!
On Sat, Jan 08 2022, Leah Rowe via libreplanet-discuss wrote: > Hello everyone > > I published an article about this on libreboot.org: > > https://libreboot.org/news/usa-libre.html Thanks. We've posted one of our own, and linked to this one in the section about giving a testimony. <https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/new-hampshire-residents-make-your-voice-heard-on-january-11th> Exciting stuff! -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: Are there any eBook readers one can use in freedom?
On Wed, Dec 22 2021, Caleb Herbert wrote: > I've been tempted to get a Kobo. It prefers PDF and EPUB, but it gets > software updates. I've had this page[1] bookmarked for a while, but have never personally tried it. From what I understand, it could be a step above the usual method of installing KOReader, as I think it also replaces the nonfree "Nickel" software that's preloaded on the device. It seems like part of the build process for okreader is pulling in and compiling a kernel -- I wonder if that could be pointed to the identical linux-libre version. The lack of WiFi firmware wouldn't be an issue, since KOReader enables USB storage, but I'm not sure how the lack of "EPD controller firmware" would affect things. In the meantime, I enjoy reading books with nov.el in Emacs. :) -g [1]: https://github.com/lgeek/okreader -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Help us spread software freedom
Hi, all, We've launched our fall fundraiser today, and will have some surprises to announce in the coming weeks. We hope that you'll spread the message and help us lead other people to software freedom by the time it ends on December 31. And if you're an associate member, please keep an eye out for the bulletin! If you're on social media, we'd appreciate your posting the link below under that network's #userfreedom hashtag. <https://www.fsf.org/appeal/2021-fall/take-the-next-step-to-software-freedom> -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: 2021-11-12 meeting notes
On Fri, Nov 12 2021, Greg Farough wrote: > Thanks for coming to the meeting, everybody! The notes are attached. Sent this to the wrong mailing list, please ignore. :) -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
2021-11-12 meeting notes
Thanks for coming to the meeting, everybody! The notes are attached. And just so people see it, I'll reiterate that if you give us your FSF CAS username (same as membership forum, LP wiki, my.fsf.org), we can give you access to the FSF Etherpad instance, which we'll be using to collbaorate on a few things. -g * 2021-11-12 lp committee meeting attendees: bandali, gregf, paul, zoë ** seagl *** paul was about to promote but the vibe wasn't right / fsf was being talked about negatively at the time *** it was probably a good decision not to promote all things considering *** seagl will re-evaluate their relationship to fsf after any fsf board announcements ** emacsconf *** a lot of prerecorded videos are coming in; there will be live q on bbb. speakers will join *** sacha is transcribing a lot of the videos *** seems like this is a good setup for accessibility, since things will be transcribed etc *** there are 47 talks *** nice that it has a simple layout / lists talks that will be captioned and how people can help ** libreplanet cfs / outreach *** we'll be putting the cfs forward 2 weeks *** zoë and greg have been behind with campaigns / fundraiser work, but we'll be refocusing to lp soon *** aral balkan said no because of last year ** if everyone sends their FSF cas login to zoë, we can give you etherpad access *** bandali *** PaulSutton ** volunteering *** we will need volunteers for different tasks, same as last year like irc monitors *** there was a long period of inactivity for the lp wiki. part of the challenge is that people need to realize it's being updated again *** coordinating libreplanet wiki stuff with gnu likely wouldn't save much time -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Free Software Award nominations open
Hi, everyone, Just writing to let you know that the Free Software Award nominations are open as of now, until November 30th. Please take the time to nominate those who inspire you for the Awards for the Advancement of Free Software, Project for Social Benefit, and Outstanding New Free Software Contributor! <https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/free-software-awards-nominate-those-who-help-us-live-liberation-by-november-30th> Along with the other criteria, I should mention that current FSF staff and board are not eligible for the award. So don't nominate me! :) -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: Linux distro chooser
On Mon, Oct 25 2021, Paul Sutton via libreplanet-discuss wrote: > On 25/10/2021 05:03, Jean Louis wrote: >> * Paul Sutton via libreplanet-discuss >> [2021-10-24 20:28]: >>> Hi All >>> >>> I just found this on Mastodon, a really useful tool to help people find a >>> good linux distribution based on their needs. >>> >>> https://distrochooser.de/ >> I don't agree it is even relevant for Libreplanet Discuss mailing >> list >> due to reason that it offers proprietary software. It's definitely relevant and worth sharing, if only as inspiration for creating a similar tool. >> Quote: >> , >> | The (license) ideology of a distribution is a contentious >> | debate. There are distributions using mostly "free-licenses", others >> | also use "non-free" software. >> | >> | - [ ] I want to use free licenses as much as I can >> | >> | - [ ] I'm fine with non-free licenses as long as my system works But yes, due to the language there and some other problems we couldn't promote this site or use it in our campaign materials as-is. > Hi > > I do see the point being made here, however wasn't the idea behind > freedom ladder to perhaps take people on a journey that will end with > them using free software. So to begin with people will perhaps need > to use non-free to get something working, but the eventual aim is to > eliminate the need for non-free anything. > > With freedom ladder, if you start off with Windows and MS office then > a first step could be to start to use say Libreoffice so when you do > switch to Linux then you are familiar with the tools available, > perhaps switch to nextcloud for storage etc. > > We need to encourage people on that transitional journey, but take in > to account their usage needs. Rather than stopping them right at the > start by making that journey more of an abrupt change. > > > Could the fsf not perhaps adapt the tool to work alongside freedom > ladder? I think that's a good idea, as the current FSDG distro page doesn't do the best job of steering people toward a distro appropriate for them. We could adapt a site like this for our own purposes, one which gives the FSDG distros priority and wraps a similar questionnaire around them. Having distros that provide nonfree software on it would be okay *if* the distro chooser offers them a clear progression. For example: "You seem to be a user looking for an easy-to-run desktop OS. We recommend Trisquel. If you're unable to use Trisquel for whatever reason, we recommend using Ubuntu until you're ready to move to Trisquel." That way, it will never just say "run Ubuntu." That's not at all ideal. In situations where it would recommend Ubuntu, it's only as a stepping stone to Trisquel. We would need to be careful about the phrasing and presentation, but I think something like that could work. -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
LibrePlanet 2022: Living Liberation CFS now open
Hi, everyone, We're very happy to announce that the LibrePlanet 2022 CFS has just opened, and will be open until December 1. The conference is fully online this year, and will be focused on the theme of "Living Liberation." We're especially interested in sessions that focus on your experiences and advice on integrating free software into your daily life. Please read <https://libreplanet.org/2022/> for some more information, and, we hope, inspiration on your session. We'll be holding our usual office hours to help folks work on their submission, and the first one will be from 13:00 - 14:00 EDT (17:00 - 18:00 UTC). Looking forward to reading everyone's sessions, and as usual, please help us promote the CFS if you're able. <https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/libreplanet-2022-returns-online-submit-your-session-proposal-by-dec-1/> <https://my.fsf.org/lp-call-for-sessions> In freedom, -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
List policy reminders
Hi, all, This is just a semi-annual reminder that everyone participating on the list should be familiar with and agree to abide by the following two documents: * LibrePlanet Mission Statement <https://libreplanet.org/wiki/LibrePlanet:About/Mission_Statement> * LibrePlanet Code of Conduct <https://libreplanet.org/wiki/LibrePlanet:About/Code_of_Conduct> You should have received these upon first joining the list. But for people like me who joined nearly a decade ago now, having a reminder can be useful. :) -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: COVID-19 testing
On Thu, Aug 19 2021, Danny Spitzberg wrote: > Fascism? Are you sure? Requiring the use of proprietary software for a COVID test is of serious concern to the list, but the debate on what is or isn't fascism and the extent to which democracy exists in the world is too far out of the scope of this list. I've allowed all the pending messages on this thread through up to this point, but could we please refocus onto the *specifically* software freedom aspects of the issue? -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Updates to the Email Self-Defense Guide
Hi, everyone, Just writing to share with you that we've brought the often imitated, never duplicated Email Self-Defense Guide up to date with another round of edits. Please have a look and, ideally, introduce the Guide to someone who doesn't already use GPG or email encryption to run through it, helping their freedom and privacy at the same time. <https://emailselfdefense.fsf.org/> Exuberant encrypting, -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Freedom ladder call for participation
Hi, everyone, You might have seen this already, but we're looking for community participation[1] on a new guide of ours called the "freedom ladder," which we hope will allow people unfamiliar with free software to take their first steps into the movement. One extremely important problem with general GNU/Linux "guides" is that they end up encouraging the user to rest content with a computer running at least some amount of nonfree software, if they even bother to talk about software freedom at all. By contrast, we want ours to acknowledge that it isn't necessary to go from a fully proprietary computing setup to a fully free one in the span of a single day, *while at the same time* encourage them in a way that keeps the fully free "finish line" constantly in mind. Every little bit helps, and it's important to keep in mind that every refusal[2] to use a proprietary program is a step in the right direction. We'd love your help on this, so over the course of the next month we'll be hosting some IRC sessions[3] about each of the steps that we've drafted. Hoping to hear from you and to see you there. -g [1]: https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/the-journey-begins-with-a-single-step-climb-the-freedom-ladder [2]: https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/saying-no-even-once.html [3]: https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:Freedom_Ladder -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
FSF Appeal begins today
Hi, everyone, This is just to let you know that we've launched the FSF's summer appeal today. As always, we have some surprises planned for this, and ones which will particularly involve community support. Free software is more important than ever, so we hope we can count on you to help spread the word. <https://fsf.org/appeal/> Happy hacking! -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: media.libreplanet.org non-requested confusing auto download issue
Hi, On Sat, May 08 2021, Miroslav Rovis wrote: > Hi! See below when I sent the message! At the time of > sending it does not appear on: > https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/libreplanet-discuss/2021-05/index.html > I.e. I sent it more than 15 hours ago. We actually manually approve every message that comes through libreplanet-discuss. They won't appear in the archives or on the list until we approve them, hence the delay. > Also, no fixing of the bug: > https://issues.mediagoblin.org/ticket/5625 > has happened yet. We're still discussing what to do about this issue internally. > And also no contact appears on pages of > https://media.libreplanet.org/ (didn't check all pages, but > the front page, and the We've decided to move ahead with this part, and add a contact address to the page. Both the tech and campaigns teams are very busy, but we'll get to this as soon as we can. -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: Suppression of speech in this list > Was: Carefully written essay asking for proportionality for rms
On Fri, Apr 30 2021, quil...@riseup.net wrote: > Greg Farough writes: > >> On Fri, Apr 30 2021, quil...@riseup.net wrote: >> >>> Miroslav Rovis writes: >>> >>>> (Regarding the close to last lines of mine in bottom: I did not receive >>>> this email of yours via libreplanet ML.) >>> >>> There are 7: >>> * Message not available >>> at: >>> https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/libreplanet-discuss/2021-04/threads.html >>> >>> I wonder when did I ask the moderators of this list to prevent me from >>> reading the expressions of others. I ask the moderators: please give me >>> a link to where I can read those emails. If others do not want to see >>> those messages, let them opt-out of those messages (not out of the whole >>> list). But please do not control my right to read! >> >> I am not sure what happened in this case, but we have not moderated >> any message in this thread. > > ¡Oh! It was not moderation? I was mistaken here. It was moderation, just not intentional moderation. :) I've just gone through RT and have verified that it was done by mistake, by someone who is unused to handling the Mailman moderation queue. My message to this list from a few minutes ago provides a little more context. Apologies for the inconvenience. -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: Suppression of speech in this list > Was: Carefully written essay asking for proportionality for rms
On Sun, May 02 2021, Miroslav Rovis wrote: > The messages from me (and from Jorge, IIRC) did start to be posted normally on > the list only after Jorge asked about dropped messages on libreplanet-discuss > to sysadmin [at] gnu.org [*], and not before, which makes one be strongly > inclined to think the reason may not have been technical that the messages > were > dropped. As our sysadmin Ian explained to Jorge, those messages were discarded by accident. Typically, I'm the staff member that goes through the mailing list moderation queue. That day I was on vacation, so someone less familiar with the Mailman interface was going through the lists, and the messages were discarded by mistake. You're free to think I'm lying, but I wish you wouldn't. -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: Suppression of speech in this list > Was: Carefully written essay asking for proportionality for rms
On Fri, Apr 30 2021, quil...@riseup.net wrote: > Miroslav Rovis writes: > >> (Regarding the close to last lines of mine in bottom: I did not receive this >> email of yours via libreplanet ML.) > > There are 7: > * Message not available > at: > https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/libreplanet-discuss/2021-04/threads.html > > I wonder when did I ask the moderators of this list to prevent me from > reading the expressions of others. I ask the moderators: please give me > a link to where I can read those emails. If others do not want to see > those messages, let them opt-out of those messages (not out of the whole > list). But please do not control my right to read! I am not sure what happened in this case, but we have not moderated any message in this thread. The only circumstance in which we would reject a message without notifying the sender is if it's a clear-cut case of automated spam. Please do not jump to conclusions when a technical error is more likely. -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
LibrePlanet 2021 schedule released!
Hi, everybody, We're excited to finally announce the schedule for LibrePlanet 2021, which, appropriately, will be held on March 20 and 21. I hope you can all make the (fully remote) sessions, as I'm looking forward to a lot of them. Tell everybody you know, and have a good weekend! <https://libreplanet.org/2021/program> -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Julia Reda, Nathan Freitas, Nadya Peek to keynote LP 2021
Hi, everyone, Today we announced our third keynote speaker for this year's conference. The digital fabrication expert and hardware hacker Nadya Peek will be joining the lineup of the Guardian Project's Nathan Freitas and copyright reform activist Julia Reda. If you could help us spread the word, that would be great. Below I'll link to the press release we just published about Nadya, but please look forward to the full schedule announcement later this week. <https://www.fsf.org/news/press-hardware-hacker-and-academic-nadya-peek-to-keynote-libreplanet-2021> -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
New animated video: Fight to Repair
Hi, everyone, I'm happy to present a new animated video we've produced on the crucial need to be able to study and fix the software present in the tools we depend on. It has a cyberpunk vibe I hope you'll appreciate. Please watch "Fight to Repair," and share it with your friends. <https://u.fsf.org/fight-to-repair> -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: Someone is auto-replying with no reply content
On Wed, Dec 16 2020, Adonay Felipe Nogueira via libreplanet-discuss wrote: > The user Stanisława Pałętka, which is apparently subscribed to this > list. Attached is a reply from per, citing my message, but with no > reply content. I've noticed this for several months as well. I was able to look through the archive and see that that user has never posted to the list, except once to send one of their blank messages, so I've gone ahead and removed them. -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
All aboard for software freedom
Hi, everyone, The FSF fall fundraiser launched yesterday, and we could use your help in meeting our goal of 500 new members by December 31st. As usual, we have a few surprises in store for everybody this fundraiser cycle, and we'd appreciate help in spreading the message. If you're not an associate member, could you take the time to become one today? The program is at the core of our work in promoting free software, and we always need support. It often seems like the odds are against us, but we all know from experience that no community is quite as resilient or as committed as ours. Please visit the appeal page, and share on social media or a microblogging site if you use one: <https://fsf.org/appeal/> Thanks for everything! -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
High Priority Projects list feedback
Hi, everyone, The High Priority Projects committee is reconvening to make its latest round of updates to the HPP list, and we could use your support in identifying areas where free software is most sorely needed. Often, these are areas where users feel heavily pressured to use nonfree software to accomplish basic tasks. Just as an example, you might suggest the need for a free software CAPTCHA system, as many users are forced to run the nonfree reCAPTCHA software in their browsers. Please give our announcement post a read, and reach out to us with your suggestions at . <https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/committee-begins-review-of-high-priority-projects-free-software-list-2014-your-input-is-needed-by-january-8> -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
New animated video: "Rewind"
Hi, everyone, We're really excited to be bringing this new animated video to you, as part of our 35th birthday celebrations. It's another from the same team as Shoetool and the University of Costumed Heroes, focusing on how free software might aid (and proprietary software impede) positive scientific progress. Please have a watch if you have time, and if you're able, we're also looking for help translating the subtitles. <https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/watch-and-share-rewind-to-help-explain-free-software> <https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:FSF/Rewind_Video_Translation> -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
FSF 35th anniversary livestream
Hi, everyone, As you've probably seen already, the FSF has turned thirty-five, and we're planning a special 35th anniversary livestream to celebrate. The program[1] and schedule for that has just gone live! We're going to be chatting with a number of people you'll recognize from the community on their important work. We could also use your help to fill the slots we have planned for prerecorded videos sharing your favorite FSF or free software memories -- so if you're at all inclined to share one, follow these[2] instructions on how to do so! I look forward to seeing everyone there, and thanks for your support over our 35 years of fighting for freedom. -g [1]: https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/join-the-fsf-for-an-online-birthday-celebration-on-friday-october-9th [2]: https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/fsf-at-35-join-us-in-celebrating-the-incredible-community -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: Privacy Respecting Replacement for facebook groups
On Tue, Sep 29 2020, Michael McMahon wrote: > I second this question. The fediverse could really benefit from > hyperlocal groups. I think Pleroma is in the process of implementing groups, but it isn't complete yet. -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: [LibrePlanet]: New Presentation
On Mon, Sep 28 2020, Goo Goo Knox via libreplanet-discuss wrote: > Hi All, Hi, everyone. Please don't click this link. We've removed this user from the list. -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Nominations for the 2020 Free Software Awards are open
Hi, everyone, This is just to let you know that we've opened up the nominations for the 2020 Free Software Awards, which we'll be giving out at LibrePlanet 2021. Please take a moment to appreciate those in the free software community who inspire you by nominating them for the Award for the Advancement of Free Software, Award for Projects of Social Benefit, or the Award for Outstanding New Free Software Contributor. And congratulations once more to our 2019 winners: Jim Meyering, Let's Encrypt, and Clarissa Lima Borges! <https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/free-software-awards-recognize-those-who-advance-our-freedom-by-october-28th> -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: Parabola-rM: Desktop GNU/Linux on E-Paper Tablet
On Thu, Aug 27 2020, Davis Remmel wrote: > Greetings libreplanet-discuss, > > I wrote a step-by-step instruction manual for installing Parabola to > the reMarkable tablet using only-free software. The result is a 10.3" > epaper---and I think this is the proper word---notebook that runs a > full X graphical environment, with fast partial screen refresh. It > works with USB OTG, and has a built-in EMR (Wacom) and capacitive > touch digitizers. > > http://www.davisr.me/projects/parabola-rm/install-guide-latest.pdf > > I also put up a project page. > > http://www.davisr.me/projects/parabola-rm/ > > I hope this inspires some conversation about running Emacs in the sun. > :) My own, biased, opinion is that it's lovely in '-nw' mode with an > external keyboard. > This looks really cool! -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Call for Sessions for LibrePlanet 2021: Empowering Users now open
Hi, everyone, We're happy to announce that the Call for Sessions for this year's LibrePlanet conference is now open! Our theme this year is Empowering Users, and we're looking forward to reading your submissions. The CfS will close on October 28th. Please be advised that we are still currently in the process of deciding whether or not this year's conference can be held in person, and as such are accepting submissions for remote talks. If you need help with your submission, me, Zoë, and some familiar volunteers will be available every Tuesday in the #libreplanet Freenode channel from 1 PM to 2 PM ET to help you work on your session proposal. These meetings will begin this Tuesday, and will carry on until we close submissions. Going through the submissions is always a highlight of our year, so we hope to hear from you soon! <https://libreplanet.org/2021/> <https://my.fsf.org/lp-call-for-sessions> Happy hacking, -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: New video: The University of Costumed Heroes
Hi, Adrien, On Sat, Aug 08 2020, "Adrien Bourmault (neox on freenode)" wrote: > Thanks for that new video. It is pretty, well designed, clear, and the > end is so satisfying x) > > I think it could spread the word by making subtitles for more langages > than just english. I could do that translation for french and german, if > there is a need. Thanks for your support! We're coordinating translation of the video over on this LibrePlanet page: <https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:FSF/FSFHeroes_Video_Translation> If you have any trouble, feel free to email us at . Thanks! -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
New video: The University of Costumed Heroes
Hi, everyone, We're happy to share a new video that we've come up with together with the producers of Shoetool, the video we released over the holiday season. This one speaks to the dangers of remote learning based on proprietary software, and how its unethical behavior might impact your friendly, local college of masked crusaders. But, more importantly, it shows the ability each of us have -- superhero or not -- to stand up against it. Please take a moment to watch and share with others to spread the message: <https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/the-university-of-costumed-heroes-a-video-from-the-fsf> Best, -Greg -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: Practicality of GNU project and libre movement
Hi, everyone, I think this thread has deviated far enough from its original intent, and that all of the productive points we could hope to get out of it have already been made. Let's please try to refocus the discussion to free software, not ad hominem attacks and bickering posing as constructive criticism. Free software activism is an uphill battle in many ways, and we shouldn't waste time being divisive to each other, nor unwelcoming to members of our community who may be newer than others. I'll also take the liberty to remind people once more of the LibrePlanet code of conduct, which governs this mailing list and which we take very seriously: <https://libreplanet.org/wiki/LibrePlanet:About/Code_of_Conduct> Thanks for reading, -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: Practicality of GNU project and libre movement
On Fri, Jul 24 2020, Jean Louis wrote: > Miles, > > There may be something new or unknown to you and that is how we shall > all communicate about GNU: > > https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/kind-communication.html Just chipping in that technically, libreplanet-discuss is governed by the LibrePlanet Code of Conduct[1] and not GNU's Kind Communication Guidelines. However, they still remain good advice. <https://libreplanet.org/wiki/LibrePlanet:About/Code_of_Conduct> -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Sign the petition to support free software in education
Hi, everyone, We launched a petition today calling on school administrators to end student requirements to use proprietary software, and to adopt free and ethical replacements instead. There's an added twist to this one: if you're a student, teacher, or in any other position of affiliation to a school that requires proprietary software for courses, you can ask us to start a conversation on your behalf about the importance of freedom. We've got your back! Please take a moment to read and sign: <https://my.fsf.org/give-students-userfreedom> For a little more information and context, there's a blog post on the action here: <https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/sign-this-petition-for-freedom-in-the-classroom> Happy hacking! -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
FSF summer fundraiser starts today
Hi, everyone! If you haven’t visited the FSF homepage in a while, take a moment to check out our new appeal page[1] for the first of a few different images we’ll be sharing, in addition to some free software testimonials we’ve collected from members of the community. It's the start of our summer fundraiser, and we're hoping for 200 new members by August 7th. It would be great if you could help spread the word. If you're on social media, we recommend using the hashtag #UserFreedom. We also have plenty more planned attached to this, so please stay tuned. -g [1]: https://fsf.org/appeal/ -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: Great Reads for April
On Wed, Apr 22 2020, John Biggs via libreplanet-discuss wrote: > Ahoy! > Looking outside with all the wind in Brooklyn I’m thinking of T.S. Eliot. This message made it through moderation by mistake. Sorry about that. -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: Sharing your free software / quarantine success story
A mailing list member who would like to remain anonymous requested we share this message: --- My experience with this so far is that technology alone does not appear to be the answer; there are human elements and network effects that are hard to break. Of course, if anybody has any suggestions to this effect, then I'll be happy to listen. I have recently set up a Jitsi meet instance on my VPS and proposed the idea of using Jitsi at work. I work at a Sillicon Valley company the name of which is irrelevant, but just wanted to mention that to give you some context here. My proposal was simple: 1. I presented the relevant facts: 1. Zoom is not only not end-to-end encrypted, but the company behind it has lied about this. Shared the relevant publication from The Intercept. 2. As CitizenLab later showed, video is encrypted using 128-bit AES keys in ECB mode (yuck), and the key first travels through a server in China before it is sent to the parties involved in the call (kill me right there). 2. I proposed the alternative: Jitsi, while also not end-to-end encrypted, allows you to run servers on-premise, so you don't have to trust anyone other than your own ability to set it up correctly (we have IT and security teams, so it shouldn't be hard). While Zoom also allows this (provided you pay top dollar), the software is closed source, so you can't fundamentally trust it; Jitsi, on the other hand, is free/libre software, so you don't have to trust anyone. And I mean, it's also cheaper. 3. Corollary: are you willing to expose trade secrets over a proprietary network you can't trust? And it's not just Zoom whom you are trusting, you are also trusting that none of the state-sponsored hackers and other denizens of similar nature have not already broken into the network. The response I got was as underwhelming as it was unsurprising: 1. Individuals would understandably prefer to use the "company-approved" tool. Even I prefer this given the circumstances because if I end up getting hacked, the fact that I used the company-approved tool is like a free ticket to zero responsibility. Or at least, it's less worse than getting hacked using your own personal communication channels. 2. The company doesn't really know what Jitsi is nor do they appear to care much. Everybody is using Zoom, so I guess that gives them a false sense of security: if they get hacked, everybody else gets hacked anyway. More importantly, however, it appears that InfoSec is providing companies tips on protecting their video calls, like setting passwords, screening peers before they are allowed to join the room, muting people on by default, etc. They do not appear to have concerns about using Zoom per se, however. If at least the security guys used free software, that would be a start. 3. Another point I imagine is relevant is that not all companies might have the expertise or resources to securely set up Jitsi servers. Understandably, they'd rather out-source that kind of stuff. I suppose you could also pay Jitsi/8x8 to do this, but at that point you are trading away the freedom that comes with running the software on-premise, so you might as well just pay Zoom instead. So no real buy-in for now. Although I guess that getting Sillicon Valley to use free software is like playing the game in ultra-hard mode. I'll keep trying, though. --- -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Sharing your free software / quarantine success story
Hi, everyone, As you know, we have been working on making sure everyone understands the value of using free software to communicate with their friends and loved ones. Now that the vast majority of us are both working and socializing remotely, it is now more important than ever that people migrate to solutions that respect their freedom. We've already described a few in a recent article[1], and are planning to draw more attention to this subject in the near future. Recently, we were contacted by a free software community member who shared the inspiring story[2] of setting up a Jitsi server for a local school. It got us thinking and writing an article on the power of individual initiatives like this one, which is why we're reaching out to you. Have you brought your family, friends, or workplace online by using free software? Have you helped schools getting started using free software like our Spanish community member? Are you 3D-printing or collaborating in some other way with people working in the medical relief effort? No matter what contribution you might have made recently, we're interested in hearing about it. I'm sure it will provide us all with hope and motivation in a difficult time. Let's get the conversation started here, and compare notes on the successes (and good efforts!) we've made at bringing freedom to all. Best, -Greg [1]: https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/better-than-zoom-try-these-free-software-tools-for-staying-in-touch [2]: https://www.socmusab.es/noticias/escuela-de-musica-clases-on-line-mas-justas-y-seguras/ (Spanish) -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Remote communication LP wiki page
Hi, everyone, If you follow the LibrePlanet wiki closely, you probably will have noticed the FSF tech team hacking away on an article documenting free tools that can be used for remote communication -- both their advantages and their flaws. We plan to draw more attention to this article in the near future, but first wanted to reach out to lp-discuss to invite people to participate in making it a great resource. Please check it out, test the tools we've mentioned, and add more if you know of any. Stay safe (and free), -g <https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Remote_Communication> -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: LP 2020 streaming links and IRC chat rooms
Hi, Julian, On Fri, Mar 13 2020, Julian Daich wrote: > Hi, > > I never attended LP on line. Where I can find the links for the > streaming and IRC chat rooms? > I cannot find so much information at neither of the links We're working on making that information a little more clear. We've added a link to the live page on the sidebar of <https://libreplanet.org/2020/>. The live page itself is at <https://libreplanet.org/2020/live/>, and the IRC room names are #libreplanet_room_grand, #libreplanet_room_freedom, and #libreplanet_room_patriot -- all on the Freenode network. A lot of people will be congregating in the usual channels as well, #libreplanet, #fsf, and #gnu. Best, -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
All in-person LP2020 events canceled, conference will continue virtually
Please see our announcement here for more information: <https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/libreplanet-2020-in-person-component-canceled-but-well-see-you-online>. Thanks to everyone for your understanding and support. -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: Communication around Covid-19
On Thu, Mar 05 2020, Michael Mauger via libreplanet-discuss wrote: > I want to encourage some official communication about how the > conference is making allowances to handle the current virus > outbreak. While we may do nothing specific (not my preferred > position) we should at least acknowledge the questions that > attendees may be asking. The FSF is currently preparing this kind of statement, which we hope to get out in the next day or so. -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: Stop the .org domain registry from being sold to a private for profit company
On December 13, 2019 10:37:45 AM EST, Aaron E-J wrote: >I just saw this on the Tech-Coop listserv and thought it would be >relevant here: https://savedotorg.org/ >(note, uBlock Origin blocks the form you need to fill out to sign it, >if >you have that app you need to disable it for it to work) > >Message on the Tech-Coop listserv: > >On 2019-12-03 6:09 PM, via tech-coop list wrote: >> Hi coop folks, I wanted to invite y'all to sign on to the Save .ORG >> campaign. >> >> As you may have heard, the Public Interest Registry (PIR) has removed > >> price caps for renewing .ORG domain names, and now the entire .ORG >> registry may be sold off to a private equity firm, which would >operate >> it for profit and with even less oversight from the community. >> >> We're asking the Internet Society and ICANN to reconsider this plan. >> You can sign on to our coalition letter by visiting >> https://savedotorg.org/ and clicking "Add your organization." >> >> Thanks! :) >> >> --mark B. > >-- >Aaron E-J >The Other Realm LLC >http://otherrealm.org >http://theotherrealm.org (Blog) > > >___ >libreplanet-discuss mailing list >libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org >https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss The FSF was one of the original organizational signers of this petition, and we're keeping a close eye on things. I'm glad to see it brought up here. -g -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
LibrePlanet 2020 registration now open
Hi, all, We're pleased to announce that registration for this year's LibrePlanet 2020 conference has opened. This year's theme is "Free the Future," and the conference will be held on March 14th and 15th in Boston. Along with registration, there's still one more day to submit your nomination for the Free Software Awards, and our call for sessions runs until November 20th. <https://libreplanet.org/2020/> Best wishes, -Greg -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: emailselfdefense.fsf.org indirectly recommends a proprietary service through the new Enigmail defaults
> So. More that three months passed, and I'd like to bump the issue by > resending is to some more addresses. Thanks for raising this question again and following up with this. However, please refrain from CC'ing campai...@fsf.org or webmas...@fsf.org in messages like this one. These addresses go to our ticket queues, and every reply to the message will generate a new ticket in our system. In the last 24 hours we've received more than 12 new tickets because of this thread, each of which has to be dealt with manually. We read libreplanet-discuss very closely. Please don't hesitate to ask me questions here and I'll do my best to respond. But, if you feel that your request needs special attention, please do send it to one of the ticket queues. Just not both at the same time. Best, -Greg -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
[libreplanet-discuss] on libreplanet-discuss moderation, and topics going forward
Hi, everyone, This is a difficult time for all of us. We believe that it's important to give our supporters room to express their feelings on current events in our community, and so we have given libreplanet-discuss a little more moderation leeway than usual. Still, please keep your comments reserved to how we can move forward as a movement, and refrain from personal attacks against other members of the mailing list. This is also not the venue to be engaging in ethical debates other than those directly relating to free software. All the best, -Greg -- Greg Farough // Campaigns Manager Free Software Foundation Join the FSF and help us defend software freedom: https://my.fsf.org ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
Re: [libreplanet-discuss] open letter to the Community:
Let's not even joke about suicide or doing violence to people who use the wrong kind of computer program. On February 14, 2019 3:15:00 PM CST, Lyberta wrote: >alimira...@riseup.net: >> Hello >> Do you remember me >> i'm ali, a useless person as you call me >> Do you remember when you were telling me "you can't do anything" >> Do you remember when you were telling me "you can't Walk in this >way". >> Do you remember when you were telling me "you cant become a >programmer". >> Do you remember when you were telling me "you're useless". >Yes! Hatred and revenge. That's what keeps me going. Knowing that one >day I will kill my parents, then proceed to kill my schoolmates, then >people who create proprietary software, then capitalism, governments. > >Hatred gives meaning to the meaningless existence. It keeps you going >even when you know that the only logical thing to do is to kill >yourself. But you have other people to kill first, you have to keep >going. -- -g "A man can live and be healthy without killing animals for food; therefore, if he eats meat, he participates in taking animal life merely for the sake of his appetite. And to act so is immoral." ___ libreplanet-discuss mailing list libreplanet-discuss@libreplanet.org https://lists.libreplanet.org/mailman/listinfo/libreplanet-discuss
[libreplanet-discuss] ownership of software invention
Hello, all, I'm writing with a somewhat specific question. I'm a non-developing employee of a Missouri software company. In my spare time, I do develop, though, and am about to release a program of substantial size as free software. I'm concerned about my employer's finding out about this and using it to gain "ownership" over the program, seeing as how I wrote it while under their employ. Is there anything I can do to retain my copyright so that I can release it as free software, or does my employer have legal claim over my program? I appreciate your attention and response, Greg
