@conservancy@sfconservancy.org 501(c)(3) charity ensuring rights to repair, improve&reinstall software. FOSS projects,host @Outreachy & defend FOSS w/#copyleft
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The FOSSY CfP is up! Submit your proposal to speak at FOSSY (July 31-August 3rd in Portland, Oregon) before April 28 (AoE)!
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We're so excited to welcome #liblouis, an essential copyleft tool for blind and visually impaired users, as SFC's newest member project!!
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@o0karen0o recently sat down with @doctorow to talk about software right to repair, the history of DMCA, and all kinds of things related to technology and our roles as activists.
You can watch the conversation on Peertube: videos.trom.tf/w/q1AAL629GYM…
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Only $31,000 left to go in our fundraiser! Help us continue the good work we do in making software freedom accessible to all. We've got some many exciting things in the pipeline for this coming year, and we want you to be a part of it!
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SFC filed an amicus brief in the Neo4j suit. The brief provides detailed legal analysis as to why the AGPL holds and is relevant for this case. You can read more as well as the briefing that was filed here:
sfconservancy.org/news/2025/…
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There are 2 more days in our fundraiser and we've got just under $35,000 left to go!
By supporting us you directly help programs like the amazing work our compliance team does, like recently funding a winning lawsuit protecting AGPL rights in Germany!
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Great write up in @TheRegister about our recent AVM case: theregister.com/2025/01/10/g…
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The suit, brought by a device owner in Germany, resolved with the purchaser receiving the right to repair, modify, and reinstall LGPLed software on their devices.
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Big news: a recent copyleft lawsuit we funded and supported has concluded with a very positive result for user rights! Check out the details at sfconservancy.org/news/2025/…
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Come join us this morning for a video Q&A with the @outreachy team, we'll be talking about the future of software freedom.
We'll start at the top of the hour! 14:00 UTC
You can join our BigBlueButton here: bbb.sfconservancy.org/b/pon-…
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Be sure to join our @outreachy Q&A tomorrow! We want to hear from you about what you think the future of software freedom is, and how we can all build it together!
14:00 UTC at bbb.sfconservancy.org/b/pon-…
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@_sagesharp_ wrote their incredible story of healing and appeal to why software freedom is more critical than ever for the SFC fundraiser this year.
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See you in 10 minutes!
End of the Year AMA with @conservancy staff tonight in roughly 5 hours! Come ask our Executive Director @o0karen0o Policy Fellow Bradley M. Kuhn all about your burning software freedom questions, and where they see our movement heading in 2025.
Details at lists.sfconservancy.org/pipe…
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To ring in the holiday season, Pono writes about his Hawaiian heritage and how that informs his activism in software freedom.
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We're now more than 16% of our way to our goal to raise $409,774. If you donate before January 15th, your donation is doubled by our matchers!
You can become a Sustainer by donating $120/year (or $128 if you want a nice power of 2 😉 ) sfconservancy.org/sustainer/
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SFC & OpenWrt today released OpenWrt One. The One is a wireless router that prioritizes your rights and freedoms: an unbrickable device that will last. If you're shopping for gifts put OpenWrt One on your list! Just US$89!
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Our executive director @o0karen0o is celebrating her gratitude for everyone who works on #softwarefreedom, and particularly working with Anna e só by posting a video interview:
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We've launched our annual fundraiser today! Thanks to our matchers, large and small for contributing to a $204,887 match challenge. Any donations or contributions you make until Jan 15th will be matched up to that amount. Help us out and spread the word!
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So excited to be at @SeaGL this weekend! Such an incredible community oriented event (always with a great selection of teas as well).
Come find us to learn about all our new activities and see the OpenWrt One!
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SFC's DMCA exemptions granted in triennial Library of Congress hearing! Continuing exemptions for jailbreaking routers + smart TVs, FOSS license investigation, and medical devices. We are so proud to stand up for digital rights.
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