Nonfree JavaScript may be taking away your freedom without your realizing it! Many web sites require proprietary JavaScript. Nonfree JavaScript subjugates users in the same way as any piece of proprietary software. Learn more: https://u.fsf.org/freejs

We published a transcript of "The state of software patents in 2022" by FSF licensing volunteer Panos, which was given during the 2022 LibrePlanet conference. The talk covers many important basics about patents and software patents in particular:

Transcript: The state of software patents in 2022 with Panos Alevropoulos – End Software Patents

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The spring Bulletin is online. It has an interview with two JShelter developers, a glance behind the scenes of the tech team’s work at LibrePlanet, an article on the blessings of OSM during the earthquake in Turkey, and much more. See

Free Software Foundation Bulletin

Bi-annual edition of the Free Software Foundation Bulletin

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Is your school forcing you to use Zoom, Skype, or other proprietary videoconferencing software to learn or teach? Freedom is important to education. Read about freedom-respecting choices at https://u.fsf.org/311

Read about FerretDB, which brings MongoDB database workloads back to their free software roots. Read more at

FerretDB Blog | FerretDB Blog

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It's that time of the year again when you snuggle up on your couch with a nice hot drink in your GNU Emacs "Auto-Fill Mode" mug to warm your hands. Taking orders now and until December 15: https://shop.fsf.org/gear/emacs-auto-fill-mode-mug #GNUPress

We just broke past 40k in our fundraiser! A big *thank you* to everyone who participated so far. **Your donation helps us bring free software to schools, universities, and every learner around the world, thereby protecting not only each learner's freedom, but also educating everybody on the importance of free software.** Read more and help us achieve a new milestone: https://www.fsf.org/appeal #GivingTuesday #LearnLibre #FreeSoftware #FreeSociety

How do I upgrade from (L)GPLv2 to (L)GPLv3? "First, include the new version of the license in your package. [..] Second, replace all your existing v2 license notices [...]" Read the full answer at

Frequently Asked Questions about the GNU Licenses - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation

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