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A free software conference or an open source conference?

"...The free software movement is primarily concerned with building and defending software freedom—the freedom to run, share, and modify published computer software. This is an ethical consideration borne out of considering how we ought to treat one another using computers and software [...] Calling attention to the name "GNU" helps draw attention to the cause of freedom and cooperation..."

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The Gates Are Open For Little Blue - Early - Birds

http://www.linuxjournal.com –

This year's linux.conf.au — which will, despite the name, be held in Wellington, New Zealand — is fast approaching. For those waiting to get in on the action up front, the time to act is now, because the early bird will soon have flown the coop.

Created by brian1977 2 years 15 weeks ago – Made popular 2 years 15 weeks ago
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GNU/Zealand 09 Tour Schedule

http://info541.sim.vuw.ac.nz –

"Richard Stallman is making a return visit to New Zealand in 2009, following his successful 2008 tour to promote free software and the FSF. This page lists his itinerary as of 29 September 2009, and will be updated as events are confirmed..."

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A Free Digital Society

http://www.fsf.org –

RMS Speech: « To make a digital society worthy of being included in, we must overcome six menaces to freedom: surveillance, censorship, restricted data formats, proprietary software, software as a service, and the War on Sharing. »

Created by can.axis 2 years 20 weeks ago – Made popular 2 years 19 weeks ago
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