Hi all,
today we launched our new initiative Upcycling Android to help users
overcoming software obsolescence - with focus on the Android world.
Software obsolescence occurs when a device's manufacturer discontinues support
for the software required to operate the device. In this way, manufacturers
put consumers into the dilemma of either buying new hardware or living with
outdated software and potential security issues. This is exactly what is a big
problem in the Android world. Installing a Free Software Operating System
("Custom ROM") can be a way out of the dilemma. You may know this, but many
people don't. And for them we made the campaign. Along with the motivating
realization that every time we continue to use our phone with Free Software,
we support a more sustainable use of our resources.
You find more information on https://www.upcyclingandroid.org
If you like the campaign, please help to spread the word. In particular we
would love to see this message reaching out of our "usual bubble" and into
communities who traditionally are more concerned about the environment and/or
the right to repair movement. Let them know that Free Software is good for
everyone ; )
We also produced a nice video for the campaign, you can find it on:
Peertube: https://media.fsfe.org/w/kGvs3JNADvvQfkC1dR9FGr
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eogGN7b-9k
as well as attractive information and promotion material:
https://fsfe.org/activities/upcyclingandroid/informationmaterial.html
And this is just the beginning. In the coming months we will further elaborate
the material and policy statements around Upcyling Android. And use it to
influence the European legislation and directives to be negotiated next year
regarding the eco-design of products and the related Sustainable Products
Initiative.
We're also hosting workshops bringing people together to help each other
install Custom ROMs on specific phones. So if you like the campaign now, keep
checking back to https://www.upcyclingandroid.org for the latest news and
updates.
Best regards,
Erik
--
No one shall ever be forced to use non-free software
Erik Albers | Programme Manager Sustainability | FSFE
OpenPGP Key-ID: 0x8639DC81 on keys.gnupg.net
I thought some of you might be interested in this open call(s) to get
funding for Free Software.
Best regards,
Matthias
* michiel.ml(a)nlnet.nl [2021-11-17 15:00 +0100]:
Dear all,
as many of you I believe know, NLnet is a small grantmaker that runs
several funds - always involving free and open source software &
hardware, open data, etc.
We are also involved in something called the Next Generation Internet
initiative. This mail is to flag an open call from one of our sister
programmes in that context ("NGI DAPSI"), which is aimed at "data and
service portability". This call runs until November 23rd, and is the
third (and final) open call.
NGI DAPSI is aimed at creating alternatives for dominant end user
services - from video conferencing tools and social networks to online
office suites, and from encrypted file exchange to calendar servers.
Whereever users are locked in, or their data is, and FOSS can help -
that is when you can apply.
This grant program can provide grants up to €150.000 to develop free and
open source solutions that deliver data and service portability.
This is their final (and budget-wise biggest) call - so if you know any
alternative to a dominant internet service that needs financial support,
do apply. Also dealing with open standards like ODF is on topic. Don't
be discouraged if the wording is a bit odd - if they can fund
postmarketOS, Cryptpad etc they can likely fund other relevant projects
in this wide space too. If you need some encouragement or support, let
me know.
For more info: https://dapsi.ngi.eu
Best,
Michiel
P.S. And allow me to shortly plug our 'own' NGI Assure open call, for those
working on decentralised solutions, collaborative editors, practical
cryptography, etc. Next deadline December 1st, more info:
https://NLnet.nl/assure
--
Matthias Kirschner - President - Free Software Foundation Europe
Schönhauser Allee 6/7, 10119 Berlin, Germany | t +49-30-27595290
Registered at Amtsgericht Hamburg, VR 17030 |(fsfe.org/support)
Contact (fsfe.org/about/kirschner) Weblog k7r.eu/blog.html
Hello everyone,
Little spoiler: if all goes well, there will be an illustrated
read-aloud book "Ada & Zangemann - a fairy tale about software,
skateboards, and ice cream" for children from ~5-6 years old about Free
Software before the end of the year. The book will first be available in
German, but I am already working on an English version.
In the book there will also be a link to a website with further
information about Free Software. The current draft can be found at
https://fsfe.org/activities/childrenbook/ (please do not share it yet).
An important component of this is the resource "How can children learn
programming". There is
https://wiki.fsfe.org/Activities/ProgrammingForChildren
as a first framework for this in the wiki. It would be very helpful if
you help to expand it, so that parents whose children are interested in
programming can get some help, and if possible with resources that don't
teach programming with non-free software.
Kind regards and have a nice Ada Lovelace Day,
Matthias
--
Matthias Kirschner - President - Free Software Foundation Europe
Schönhauser Allee 6/7, 10119 Berlin, Germany | t +49-30-27595290
Registered at Amtsgericht Hamburg, VR 17030 |(fsfe.org/support)
Contact (fsfe.org/about/kirschner) Weblog k7r.eu/blog.html