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Dear Free Software Supporter,

When we wake up every day to fight for free software, we often have a few
things at the front of our minds: what we're up against, how much the work
we do now can protect against future threats to computer user freedom,
and how committed we are to user freedom for everyone. If you're reading
this, we these topics are probably on your mind, too. Whether you're a long
time reader of the [*Free Software Bulletin*][0] or just delving into the world
of free software (in which case, welcome!), our biannual newsletter covers a
wide variety of free software issues and explores the many ways in which
we use and love free software. We're excited to announce that the Spring 2024
edition of the *Free Software Bulletin* is [now available online][1] for you and
everyone who cares about personal freedoms to read and share over email
and microblog.

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In this issue of the *Free Software Bulletin*, we'll cover:

* ["What we're up against"][2] in the fight for software freedom;

* an ["interview with Dragora GNU/Linux developer Matías Fonzo"][3]

* one person's journey into free software in ["from curiosity to
commitment: a personal adventure to freedom"][4];

* ["the programs we use every day"][5] to do our work at the FSF; and

* ["can a license protect against future threats to computer user freedom?"][6];

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A few weeks prior to this online publication of the *Free Software Bulletin*,
we sent out a printed version to free software supporters worldwide. If you
received the printed *Free Software Bulletin* in the mail, please let us know
when it arrived and help get the word out by [sharing][7] a picture of your
copy with the hashtag #FSFBulletin! We love seeing how far the *Free
Software Bulletin* travels and the impact free software has on people's
lives around the globe. We encourage you to share your copy with friends
and neighbors, leaving it out for visitors to read, or talk to your family
members about your experience with free software.

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We know not everyone is in a position to, but if you can, **will you
support our efforts by [joining the FSF as an associate member][9]**?
An associate membership is a great show of support we can rely on.
With your help, we can develop, maintain, update, and spread resources
like the ones mentioned above. As an FSF associate member, you'll be
part of a vibrant international community and be able to enjoy all the
[member benefits][13], such as access to the [FSF's videoconferencing
server][14], 20% discount on FSF merchandise, and email
forwarding. Every new membership this spring will receive an FSF
thermal mug as a welcome gift and help us achieve our goal of
**200 new members by July 19**. Need more reasons to join?
Have a look at our [appeal page][10] or email us at <[email protected]> to
receive more information.


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We hope you enjoy reading the *Bulletin* as much as we enjoyed
putting it together, and that it will provide a few ideas on what to talk
about with your community, whether they are already involved in
free software or not.

Yours in freedom,

Eko Kai Alanah Owen
Outreach & Communications Coordinator

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