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Dear Free Software Supporter,

The [GNU Project][1] is turning forty. Come and celebrate this event
with us together with kith and kin! For those of you located in the
United States, the Free Software Foundation (FSF), the [sponsor of the
GNU Project][2], is preparing a [family hackday][3] in Boston, MA. For
those located in the European Union, the GNU Project is organizing a
[hacker meeting][4] in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland.

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### Celebration in the United States

On October 1, the FSF is organizing a hackday for families,
students, and anyone interested in hacking. Come to Boston and celebrate
with us together with kith and kin!

* When? **October 1, 2023, 14:00 to 18:00 EDT**
* Where? **Free Software Foundation, 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110, USA**
* What? **A day for families, hackers, and hackers-to-be**
* Link: <[link removed]>
* Registration: <[link removed]>

No matter if you are an advanced hacker or a hacker-to-be, if you want
to learn the basics of hacking or just hang out with others while
working on your own project, you are invited. Bring your fellow
students, family, or neighbors to hack along, get a gnu painted on
your face, or just eat cake and socialize.

The program features a Music Blocks programming session for kids,
learning stations to introduce you to the command line and basic
hacking, a GNU Boot flashing demonstration, face painting, and other
activities for families, hackers, and hackers-to-be.

For the detailed program please see
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event, but [registration][5] is recommended as it will assist us in
our planning. Admission is free, and [donations are welcome][6]. There
will not be a livestream available, but we will be sharing photos from
both events on the day through our [social media channels][7].

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Please email <[email protected]> if you are interested in adding to
the program by offering a workshop, learning station, or assistance
for hackers and/or hackers-to-be.

### Celebration and hacker meeting in Switzerland

The GNU Project is celebrating its fortieth anniversary with a hacker
meeting in Switzerland, which will feature presentations about various
GNU packages, hacking, and making new releases. Among the speakers are
celebrities such as Richard Stallman, the founder of GNU; [Free
Software Award][8] winner Sébastien Blin of GNU Jami; the president of
the Free Software Foundation Europe, Matthias Kirschner; and several
[GNU webmasters][9].

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* When? **September 27, 2023, 9:00-22:00 CEST**
* Where? **Volkshaus in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland**
* What? **Hacker meeting**
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The hacker meeting is open to all who want to celebrate, work on, or
learn about free software. For a preliminary schedule, information
how to get there and where to stay, see the [official web page][4].

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The organization and financing for this event is done by [GNUnet
e.V.][10] and donations would be much appreciated to help cover the
cost of paying for the venue and other organizational expenses.
Attendees are welcome to contribute in cash, and Europeans can also
send a [SEPA transfer][11].

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### Support the FSF and the GNU System

[Please donate][6] to support the FSF and GNU for the next forty years
to come. Only with your help, can we continue to sponsor the GNU
System and to promote the development and use of free software and
documentation.

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We look forward to seeing you either in Boston or in Biel/Bienne,

Yours in (forty years of) freedom,

Free Software Foundation

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