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Here's a humorous "Dear John" letter that someone might have written while breaking up with proprietary software.

Welcome to the free software movement, where 'free' refers to freedom, not price.

Have you ever released software under a permissive free software license, thinking, "I want people to be able to do whatever they want with my code"?

Building a Strong Case for Support In the crowded landscape of nonprofit fundraising, where countless organizations vie for attention and support, crafting compelling messages and narratives is not just an advantage but a necessity.

In my last blog post, Essential Leadership Qualities, I said that one of the leadership qualities that seemed important to me was decisiveness: Leaders are often faced with difficult choices and must be able to make decisions confidently and decisively.

I've been reflecting on leadership qualities over these last few days.

What some may call DRM Digital "Rights" Management, the term Digital "Restrictions" Management is more accurate.

Have you ever considered the unseen shackles you might willingly place on yourself in the software world?

The free software movement is often likened to a David versus Goliath struggle.

Greetings, fellow freedom fighters.

All enforcement efforts for the GPL family of licenses should steadfastly adhere to the Principles of Community-Oriented GPL Enforcement, and I begin from that standpoint.

As we stand on the precipice of the future, I see a landscape of subjugation and control and unprecedented software freedom.

I received a request to write something about why I use GNU Screen instead of tmux (so yes, I do accept topic requests - please feel free to contact me if you have ideas).

In our modern era, software seems to be ubiquitous, becoming an integral part of our lives for communication, work, leisure, and more.

In a world where software is ubiquitous, the Free Software Foundation stands out as a beacon of importance.

Imagine embarking on a journey through a serene forest, only to find your path obstructed by concealed traps, ready to ensnare you at the slightest misstep.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA - Apple today announced the M4 chip, a technological marvel designed to subjugate users further and deepen our commitment to maximizing profits at the expense of user freedom.

Yesterday was a whirlwind of activity here at LibrePlanet 2024.

Greetings, fellow free software warriors.

The battle for software freedom, a shared endeavor that unites us, may sometimes feel like an uphill climb, a tireless struggle against the ever-encroaching forces of proprietary software, which often seems like a relentless, many-headed hydra.

The unethical subjugation and abuse enabled by proprietary software are well-documented.

The free software movement is deeply rooted in ethics.

Day 1: Welcome to My Digital Dungeon Dear Diary, I'm hooked on proprietary software.

Have you ever stopped to think, do you truly control your computer?

Ah, the tech support hotline.

In today's digital age, our computers have become central to so many aspect of our lives.

In our fast-paced world, convenience reigns supreme.

The world our children will inherit is increasingly dominated by technology.

Press Release For Immediate Release The Free Software Foundation is thrilled to announce an extraordinary breakthrough that will revolutionize the software and energy industries.

This year marks a milestone for Firefox: its 20th birthday, with version 1.0 released on November 9th, 2004.

Imagine a world where your favorite literary journeys aren't enthralling tales but legal nightmares.

Open source is promised as "higher quality, better reliability, greater flexibility, lower cost, and an end to predatory vendor lock-in," but noticeably absent is the most crucial concept: ethics and freedom.

The world of GNU/Linux distributions can feel overwhelming at first glance.

The sun beat down on Raya's young skin.

Moving to a new neighborhood is always a whirlwind of emotions.

When the idea of self-hosting personal services like email or XMPP (chat) comes up, sometimes folks I speak with seem to immediately balk at the thought and shut down the conversation.

Star Trek has been with me for as long as I can remember.

This post is intended to provide a humorous complement to the previous blog posts: To Advance Free Software, Learn To Argue, and To Advance Free Software, Listen Differently.

This is a follow-up to my previous blog post, To Advance Free Software, Learn To Argue.

I love many things: my fluffy feline overlord, an excellent free software interactive fiction playthrough that keeps me guessing, and boldly going where no human has gone before (thanks, Star Trek!).

In the Spring of 2004, a new GNU/Linux distro emerged: Trisquel.

I've been thinking much about the GNU General Public License (GPL).

What happens if a moment in tech history turns out differently?

Last week, on February 25th, a significant landmark in software history slipped by with surprisingly little fanfare - the 35th anniversary of the GNU General Public License (GPL).

In a move that seems ripped straight from a science fiction dystopia, HP has announced a new printer rental that lets you rent a printer for a monthly fee.

In a world overrun by dreadful EULAs, a silent epidemic is spreading, and the symptoms are more insidious than you think.

Mel Brooks' hilarious, boundary-pushing 1974 Western comedy Blazing Saddles is a masterclass in the art of parody.

I'm so excited to be attending LibrePlanet 2024 in May!

Everywhere I turn, there's another story about fighting in the news.