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Free Software Foundation opens registration for March 24th legal seminar on GPL Enforcement and Legal Ethics

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Friday, February 14th, 2014 -- The Free
Software Foundation (FSF) today announced open registration
for a seminar on GPL Enforcement and Legal Ethics, to be held Monday, March
24th, 2014, at Suffolk University Law School. The half-day seminar
will provide an introduction to the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL), a detailed look at
how it can and has been enforced, and a session on professional ethics considerations
for lawyers working with clients involved in free software.

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/14/2014 - 20:08

LulzBot TAZ 3 3D printer now FSF-certified to respect your freedom

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Friday, February 7, 2014 -- The Free
Software Foundation (FSF) today awarded Respects Your Freedom (RYF)
certification to the TAZ 3, the fifth model in the LulzBot line of 3D
printers by Aleph Objects, Inc. The RYF certification mark means that
the product meets the FSF's standards in regard to users' freedom,
control over the product, and privacy.

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/10/2014 - 11:03

Anti-Fast Track mobilization to be extended after more than half a million people take action

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 --
Yesterday, a diverse network of organizations opposing Fast Track
legislation, including the Free Software Foundation, announced
they are extending their ten days of activism following massive
and widespread public action. Since its inception on January
22nd, more than a hundred new groups have joined the effort at
StopFastTrack.com, including Coalition for a Prosperous
America, Ben & Jerry's, SumOfUs, Democracy for America, Friends

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 18:48

Gift giving gnu advises shoppers to "give freely"

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Friday, December 20th, 2013 --
Yesterday, Free Software Foundation activists visited the Boston
Apple store to raise awareness of more ethical alternatives for
technology gifts. The activists were accompanied by a gnu (the free
software movement's buffalo-like mascot) and sported Santa hats in the
spirit of the season. Shoppers were surprised to see such an
unusual Santa, and many took stickers and copies of the
FSF's "Giving Guide," which contains tips for purchasing tech

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/20/2013 - 16:48

Gluglug X60 Laptop now certified to Respect Your Freedom

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Thursday, December 19, 2013 -- The Free
Software Foundation (FSF) today awarded Respects Your Freedom (RYF)
certification to Gluglug X60 laptops. The RYF certification mark means
that the product meets the FSF's standards in regard to users'
freedom, control over the product, and privacy. This is the first
laptop to receive RYF certification from the FSF.

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/19/2013 - 15:30

Free Software Foundation encourages shoppers to 'Give Freely' with new Giving Guide

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Wednesday, November 27, 2013 -- The
Free Software Foundation (FSF) today announced its 2013 Giving
Guide, a resource for conscientious shoppers looking for geeky
gifts that respect users' freedom. Many holiday shoppers will be
turning to gadgets and online services as gifts for friends and
family, but these gifts are often rife with proprietary software,
anti-features, or Digital Restrictions Management (DRM), all of
which restrict how the gift can be used.

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/27/2013 - 15:26

LibrePlanet 2014 seeks session proposals, volunteers for annual free software conference

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Friday, October 18, 2013 -- The Free
Software Foundation (FSF) today announced the call for sessions for
LibrePlanet 2014. The FSF also announced the formation of a
volunteer organizing committee and a call for exhibitors.

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/18/2013 - 23:25