As I write this, we have received our first snowfall in Boston, MA,
the city where the Free Software Foundation (FSF) has its cozy office.
The seasons are changing, for sure, but the bi-annual routine of
providing the public with articles about free software via the FSF
Bulletin has not. The printed pamphlets have been mailed out a few
weeks ago to free software supporters around the globe, and issue
forty-three of the Free Software Foundation Bulletin is now also
available online!
In this issue of the Bulletin, you'll read and learn about:
The reasons why we stand firm in our resolve for freedom. FSF
executive director Zoë Kooyman reflects upon some recent advances in
digital sovereignty, in particular in our right to repair, and
shares why we must still insist on uncompromising freedom in our
software, while steadily advancing.
How to properly license your program under a free software
license. According to copyright & licensing associate Craig Topham,
it's a piece of cake!
An examination of trends toward investing in machine potential
in lieu of human potential. Outreach & communications coordinator
Devin Ulibarri examines the fervor around artificial intelligence in
this light, and makes the case that free software has always been a
sound investment in human potential.
What JShelter is, how it protects your online privacy, and how
you can help improve it. FSF system administrator Michael McMahon
shares details about the browser extension, including how users can
become helpful contributors.
The challenges to buying a house in freedom. Free software
supporter Christopher Howard shares his recent experience house
hunting, including tips and workarounds.
Personally, I love the printed version, because I can read it and then
leave it out on a table for others to read. But, of course, I also
love the online version, because I can share it with friends and
family online. However, if you received the printed Bulletin and no
longer want to receive it for any reason, you may now fill out the
following form to let us know: https://my.fsf.org/node/61
By supporting us today, you help secure a free future. If every
reader of this email supports our efforts by ensuring a
contribution, we can increase our strength and direct our
resources towards developing helpful resources like the FSF
Bulletin, which reaches tens of thousands of people every year. Or,
you can advocate for user freedom by convincing just one person to
join the FSF. Plus, your contribution will count towards
achieving our fall goal of $375,000 before December 31.
If you received the Bulletin in the mail and you want to help
others learn about it, please consider sharing a picture of your copy
with the hashtag #fsfbulletin! We love seeing how far these
little pamphlets travel -- and free software is necessary in every
nook and cranny of the globe.
