FSF News
Update to the FSF and GNU's plan to move IRC channels to Libera.Chat
FSF and GNU move official IRC channels to Libera.Chat network
Apply to be the FSF's next executive director
The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to protect computer user freedom, seeks a principled, compassionate, and capable leader to be its new executive director. This position can be remote or based in our Boston office.
Free Software Wireless-N Mini Router v3 from ThinkPenguin, Inc. now FSF-certified to Respect Your Freedom
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Friday, April 30th, 2021 -- The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today awarded Respects Your Freedom (RYF) certification to the Free Software Wireless-N Mini Router v3 (TPE-R1300) from ThinkPenguin, Inc. The RYF certification mark means that these products meet the FSF's standards in regard to users' freedom, control over the product, and privacy.
FSF board frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Statement of FSF board on election of Richard Stallman
RMS addresses the free software community
Statement from the FSF board of directors meeting on March 29, 2021
Welcoming Ian Kelling to staff seat on FSF's board of directors
Update on work to improve governance at the FSF
Preliminary board statement on FSF governance
Free Software Foundation lending aid to support local free software groups
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Sunday, March 21, 2021 -- As part of its annual LibrePlanet conference, the Free Software Foundation (FSF) announced its plan to provide small grants to local free software groups around the world.
Free Software Awards winners announced: CiviCRM, Bradley Kuhn, and Alyssa Rosenzweig
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Saturday, March 20, 2021 -- The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today announced the recipients of the 2020 Free Software Awards, which are given annually at the FSF's LibrePlanet conference to groups and individuals in the free software community who have made significant contributions to the cause for software freedom. This year's recipients of the awards are CiviCRM, Alyssa Rosenzweig, and Bradley Kuhn. As the ceremony was conducted virtually this year, each winner selected the person they wished to present them the award.
PRESS: Hardware hacker and academic Nadya Peek to keynote LibrePlanet 2021
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 -- The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today announced digital fabrication expert and University of Washington assistant professor Nadya Peek as a keynote speaker for LibrePlanet 2021. The annual technology and social justice conference will be held online on March 20 and 21, 2021, with the theme "Empowering Users."
PRESS: Guardian Project's Nathan Freitas to keynote LibrePlanet 2021
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Wednesday, February 17, 2021 -- The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today announced Guardian Project director Nathan Freitas as its second keynote speaker for LibrePlanet 2021. The annual technology and social justice conference will be held online on March 20 and 21, 2021, with the theme "Empowering Users."
Free Software Foundation awarded perfect score from Charity Navigator, plus eighth consecutive four-star rating
Boston, Massachusetts, USA -- February 9th, 2021 -- The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has been awarded a four-star and 100% rating, the highest possible, from Charity Navigator, the largest independent evaluator of US-based nonprofit charities. The FSF was also selected for Charity Navigator's "Top Ten List" as one of "10 Charities Worth Watching." These designations exemplify the FSF's strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency.
The problems with Apple aren't just outages, they are injustices
PRESS: Copyright reform activist Julia Reda to keynote FSF's LibrePlanet, March 20 & 21, 2021
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- November 11, 2020 -- The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today announced Julia Reda as its first confirmed keynote speaker for LibrePlanet 2021. The annual technology and social justice conference will be held online on March 20 and 21, 2021, with the theme "Empowering Users." Registration will open soon.
PRESS: FSF calls for community participation to help update High Priority Free Software Projects list
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Wednesday, October 28, 2020 -- The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today announced a call for feedback from the community to help assemble an update to the Foundation's High Priority Free Software Projects list (HPP).