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Dear Free Software Supporter,

Since 2010, the [LibrePlanet wiki][1] has provided a space for
connection between free software activists, with the following mission
statement: "To empower a global network of both local and
project-based teams, all working together to advance free software as
a social movement for user freedom."

This idea of participation and space for connection between free
software activists is what motivates both the [wiki][1] and the Free
Software Foundation's (FSF) yearly [conference][2] by the same
name. Our LibrePlanet wiki uses the same software as what powers
Wikipedia, which makes it the perfect tool for global collaborative
work. We use the wiki to help organize free software supporters all
over the world, so everyone can collaborate around their projects and
ideas, as well as communicate with each other using our mailing lists
for [discussion][3] and [development][4], and our #LibrePlanet IRC
channel on [Freenode][5].

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LibrePlanet is about spreading free software ideals, organizing
activists and supporters of the free software philosophy, as well as
about organizing GNU/Linux, or other technology-specific user
groups. The site can be used for a broad range of uses, by expert
software developers and budding community activists alike. A few
random examples will illustrate the diverse landscape and
possibilities:

* You can find [other free software enthusiasts][6] in your area so
that you can discuss free software subjects, and stay updated on the
latest events and developments within the free software
community. Many groups are already active here, and they welcome you
to join. You can also start [your own group][7]!

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* On the page [*Hardware/research/e-readers*][8], you can find a
discussion of which existing ebook readers could become [Respects
Your Freedom (RYF)][9] certified without too much work.

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* You can follow the FSF tech team's work to deploy a [Web-based
collaborative software platform][10] ("forge") for fully free
software projects.

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* If you are a GNU contributor or maintainer interested in meeting up
with people in your area to sign GPG keys and strengthen the Web of
Trust, please add your information to the
[*GNU/Keysigning/Offers*][11] page.

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* You can learn more about free software and how to make money as a
[libre software programmer][12], or add your own knowledge and
experience as a page to the wiki as a resource for beginners.

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* And there is always the *Random* button in the main menu, which can
take you places you had never imagined.

With the help of our recent campaigns intern Valessio Brito, we have
now [updated the theme][13] of [libreplanet.org][1] in order to
facilitate ease of use. We are asking for your help to maintain these
pages, and to make it as accessible and up to date as possible. Things
that anyone can help us with:

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* **Editing**: Edits are an important part of keeping the LibrePlanet
site up to date. Any contributions or changes are welcome! All you
need to do is to log in with your existing FSF account, or create
one at <[link removed]>. You don't need additional permissions for
this: go ahead and start.

* **Translations**: We want to reach free software enthusiasts all
over the globe, so all of our pages would benefit immensely from
translation. For more information, see the [translation page][14].

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* **Restructuring**: Along with the new theme, we are [proposing a new
structure][15] to go with it. This means that some pages will need
to be archived, updated, or moved. By working on structure, you can
help to increase the user-friendliness of the site. Our wiki makes
use of the [*Semantic MediaWiki*][16] extension, which helps in
building a comprehensive knowledge base for free software topics.

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We are inviting you to help us create an even better resource for free
software activists all over this (Libre!)Planet. You can get started
now, or connect to us through any of our [discussion channels][17]. If
you would like to discuss your ideas before you start, you can ask
your questions using the [discussion][3] mailing list, or for
technical questions, contact the [developers][4] mailing list. We look
forward to hearing from you.

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Thank you for being part of our network!

Zoë Kooyman
Program Manager

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