With free software, users could update the software themselves, instead of having to rely on the proprietor:
Ars Technica
Nvidia starts to wind down support for old GPUs, including the long-lived GTX 1060
Nvidia last dropped Game Ready driver support for older GPUs in 2021.
We're planning a jam-packed #AnniversaryYear and we hope you'll join us for the festivities! Learn more: https://www.fsf.org/fsf40/
Only two more days until #ilovefs day! 💓 Most of us are pretty familiar with what's considered #freesoftware, but what about the term used to describe software that is free of cost but NOT free as in freedom? As with the past two days, we'll be posting the answer to this #trivia question tomorrow.
You can celebrate #ilove day and help #freesoftware users find freedom-respecting programs by updating the Free Software Directory! Please consider joining the FSD meeting this Friday on IRC. Read more at: https://www.fsf.org/events/fsd-2025-02-14-irc #FreeSoftwareDirectory image
You guys did great with yesterday's #FSF #trivia question! We're back with another #ilovefs trivia question, this time on licenses: Which software license was originally written for artwork, documentation, and other non-software materials? We can't wait to see how y'all do ❤️ answer will be posted tomorrow morning. P.S. shout-out to #FSFE for coming up with today's trivia question!
We had a great time at #FOSDEM2025 and wanted to share some of our highlights with everyone: https://u.fsf.org/45u #FSF #FreeSoftware #Brussels image
#FreeSoftwareAwards nominations are now open! Recommend individuals and projects for one of three awards by March 5: https://u.fsf.org/45r #FreeSoftwareCommunity #FSF40 image
Free software is an essential tool for building a free society at every level: https://u.fsf.org/455 #Bulletin
No matter if a nonfree game is played on its original hardware or an emulator, it is still #nonfree: https://u.fsf.org/453 #Bulletin
#Llama3.1 Community License is not a #FreeSoftware license: it denies #UserFreedom and gives power to licensors. https://u.fsf.org/45j