Brexit and free software

Daniel Pocock daniel at pocock.pro
Thu Jun 9 09:44:28 UTC 2016



Has anybody thought about doing any publicity about Brexit and free
software?

For example:

- does EU membership lead to any restrictions or disadvantages in
relation to free software?

- does EU membership lead to any benefits or advantages in relation to
free software?

- Brexit "leave" campaigners argue that the EU erodes democracy and
compromises national independence.  Could it be argued that switching to
free software for public institutions would do more for democracy and
sovereignty than leaving the EU?

Any of these could be a good opportunity for FSFE to gain publicity,
without necessarily giving an opinion on whether people should vote to
"remain" or "leave".



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