"If I use a piece of software that has been obtained under the GNU GPL, am I allowed to modify the original code into a new program then distribute and sell that new program commercially?" Read the full answer on our #GNUGPLFAQ https://u.fsf.org/3we
The FSF is hiring for its outreach and communications coordinator position. Join the FSF campaigns team here in Boston, MA, and work for software freedom: https://u.fsf.org/3fx
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Did you know that the FSF has a Friends membership tier? It doesn't have all the benefits of the standard or student associate membership tiers, but it does include the option to receive a USB membership card with Trisquel GNU/Linux, an FSF membership badge, access to the member forum, and some other perks, all while supporting software freedom. Read more about the Friends tier: https://u.fsf.org/1m6 #FreeSoftware #LearnLibre
Can I have a GPL-covered program and an unrelated nonfree program on the same computer? "Yes." <-- That's it! That's the full answer. Read it on gnu.org and check out other FAQ answers at
Our supporter base keeps growing and growing! Let's give a big #ThankGNU to Marcus Pemer, Nardy Pillards, Nicholas George, Nicolas Avrutin, Peter Kunze for helping us to build the resistance (and find replacements) to proprietary software!
Assigning your copyright to the FSF helps defend the GPL and keep software free. Thanks to Tim Ruffing, Kierin Joseph Bell, Enrico Flor, Slawomir Grochowski, Mehmet Tekman, and David Leatherman for assigning their copyright to the FSF! More: https://u.fsf.org/3ht #CopyrightAssignments
The "Respects Your Freedom" certification program encourages the creation and sale of hardware that will do as much as possible to respect your freedom and your privacy, and will ensure that you have control over your device.
#ThankGNU! to Christopher Rorvick, David Chapman, David Lecompte, Lukas Hais, Makoto Nakai, Michael Henderson, Nardy Pillards, Robek World, and Steve Tuyizere for helping the FSF continue its goal of educating the public about #freesoftware See a longer list of those who have helped us financially in our advocacy for #SoftwareFreedom and awareness:
