Since 2001 the FSFE has been enhancing users' rights by abolishing barriers for software freedom. For 20 years we have been helping individuals and organisations to understand how Free Software contributes to freedom, transparency, and self-determination.

For the next two decades we need your help. We want everyone to be able to control their technology. Free Software and its freedoms to use, study, share, and improve are the key to that goal.

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Public Money? Public Code!

Expert Brochure to modernise public digital infrastructure with public code

What is Free Software? How does it contribute to security and transparency of state digital infrastructure? Which steps can public administrations take? These and more questions are answered in our latest publication "Public Money Public Code – Modernising Public Infrastructure with Free Software". Download it or order a printed copy below.

This brochure summarises the FSFE's long-term expertise with additional knowledge from leading experts in various ICT areas. It helps readers understand Free Software and its benefits for a modern digital public infrastructure.

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Hot topics covered include the avoidance of vendor lock-in, improvement of IT security through openness, exploring different business models, handling of procurement issues, and learning from innovative approaches to smart cities.

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You can download a PDF version of the brochure below or order a printed version. The document is licensed as CC BY-SA 4.0. Available languages: English, German, Czech, and Brazilian Portuguese.

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