Part of our core mission is to advance policies that promote the progress of free software. Copyright handling is critical to such progress, so we are taking this opportunity to delve into the issue, and alternatives. Read more at https://u.fsf.org/3fu
"While code-generating AI systems like CoPilot have emerged as a powerful tool for professional developers, there are growing legal and ethical concerns around the development of these models." Mark your calendar for this upcoming online talk. More info: https://u.fsf.org/3z5
Does the #[0] require that source code of modified versions be posted to the public? "The GPL does not require you to release your modified version, or any part of it. You are free to [...]" Read the full answer at
Frequently Asked Questions about the GNU Licenses - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation
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March #[0] with Amin Bandali: Twelve new GNU releases in the last month, including GNU a2ps, GNU Coreutils, and more. Full details: https://u.fsf.org/3yz Big thanks to @bandali0 #[1], all the devs, and other contributors!
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
We'd love to receive your feedback on LibrePlanet: Charting the course. Fill out the questionnaire at https://my.fsf.org/node/59/ #[0] image
The latest issue of the Free Software Supporter is live! https://www.fsf.org/free-software-supporter/2023/ Get a whole month's free software news delivered hot and fresh to your inbox at the start of every month by signing up here: https://u.fsf.org/1ac #[0] for everyone!
"From every point of view, the current digital model is catastrophic. Yet, even when we are aware that we need to change the model..." Read about "Metacartes: a free/libre toolbox to chart the course to an ethical digital technology," happening May 01 https://u.fsf.org/3z2
"If I use a piece of software that has been obtained under the GNU GPL, am I allowed to modify the original code into a new program then distribute and sell that new program commercially?" Read the full answer on our #[0]
Frequently Asked Questions about the GNU Licenses - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation
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Interested in learning more about the #[0] workshop "Digital colonialism, surveillance capitalism, and a libre software future." It will be held online on Monday, May 15, 12:00–13:30 EDT (16:00–17:30 UTC). Read more: https://u.fsf.org/3z4