Matthias Kirschner

The @fsfe 's President :fsfe:. Working for #FreeSoftware (also known as #OpenSource), so every individual in our society can self-determined use, study, share, and improve software ➡ #SoftwareFreedom

Author of the book "Ada & #Zangemann - A tale of software, skateboards, and raspberry ice cream".

Public Money? #PublicCode ! #DeviceNeutrality #RouterFreedom #ilovefs #YH4F #REUSE #DigitalRights #TechnicalDistributionOfPower #Democracy

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2024-11-09 14:16:11

The official part of #SFScon is now over for our team at the @npub10ad…tvms and allies . So proud of being part of this great team with @npub1rg6…c3zj @npub1ryq…w7nl Ana, Henrik, myself, @npub1yu3…ca3m , Francesca, Reinhard, Bradley, Dario, @npub17jf…x209 Henning, Alex, Marta, Florian, @npub14pj…rh4y Thomas, @npub18av…urq3 and Erika. 👏👏👏👏
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2024-11-09 10:08:51

At #SFScon @npub17jf…x209 is currently hosting the "knitting our internet" workshop. An interactive journey through the #Internets history and a collective rethinking of its future. #fediverse #mastodon
About the format of the workshop have a look at https://ournet.rocks/sfscon/ . Use it, share it, modify it! Thank Tommi 👏
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2024-11-08 20:29:32

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@npub19e2…6rvt @npub17jf…x209 @npub1la8…ra7m Was great meeting you all. Hope we soon have the chance again. @npub19e2…6rvt have a good trip home!

2024-11-08 09:29:49

Here a video message from Christian Brabandt, #VIM maintainer, recognizing the European SFS Award for Bram Moolenaar.
https://media.fsfe.org/w/fYwrRaaw8qQhauiG2niY3t
More about the award: https://fsfe.org/news/2024/news-20241108-01.html
#SFScon #FreeSoftware #OpenSource

2024-11-08 09:26:48

It was a huge honour for me today with Raphael to posthumously hand over the European #SFSAward 2024 to #vim developer Bram Moolenaar for his invaluable contributions to the #FreeSoftware community.
If you are a #vim user, have been an #vim user, or admire Bram's work, please boost this message.
https://fsfe.org/news/2024/news-20241108-01.html
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2024-11-07 07:52:35

Just arrived at the #SFSCon venue. Looking forward to see many of you joining the @npub10ad…tvms team, other speakers, visitors, and myself here to talk about #SoftwareFreedom .
Also looking forward to the SFS award 2024 which will go to a European we made an outstanding contribution to #FreeSoftware #OpenSource.
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2024-11-07 07:52:35

2024-10-25 11:19:24

In Brussels now for the Youth Hacking 4 Freedom #YH4F ceremony. Looking forward to meet the winners of this year in person.
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2024-10-18 10:04:25

A lot of people use https://git.fsfe.org/FSFE/ada-zangemann/src/branch/main/illustrations/en/ada-p40-41-en.png or another language version of that page as wallpaper for their 16:9 screens.
A recently got a laptop with a 3:2 screen resolution, so I created a version of that page from Ada & #Zangemann with some more space on the top and the bottom.
(And I am really proud of our volunteers work for the ALT text of that illustration.)
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2024-10-14 10:52:02

Happy 28th birthday @npub1tey…evjl community! A big thank you to all the contributors out there, who dedicate time and energy to create software which everyone can use, study, share, and improve! Your contribution to society is highly appreciated by the @npub10ad…tvms 👏👏👏👏
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2024-10-14 10:47:28

#Fediversepower : Anyone out here who has experience with converting movie files into the #DCP format? There are planned screenings of the "Ada & #Zangemann " movie in cinemas, but one requirement I read was that you need a DCP file. (I also saw https://dcpomatic.com/ but don't know anyone with experience how well that works.)

2024-10-10 20:36:20

Celebration here at the #LibreOffice conference 2024. Happy birthday @npub1k8d…5h2l
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2024-10-07 06:58:04

Just got the instructions for #LibreOffice Conference and read this "In Luxembourg, all national public transport services - both trains, trams and buses - are free of charge, so you will not have to pay anything." 🤗

2024-09-29 10:56:44

Beautiful hike with my awesome @npub10ad…tvms co-workers @npub13ea…683a @npub1rg6…c3zj and Ana with great discussions about our legal case to held #Apple accountable under the #DMA in a developer friendly way, the #CRA, public #funding for #FreeSoftware #OpenSource , Youth Hacking 4 Freedom, and Ada & #Zangemann.
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2024-09-12 11:46:22

From NOW on 20,48% of all the public funding should go to #FreeSoftware #OpenSource
By 2048 ALL public funding for software should be for #FreeSoftware #OpenSource ONLY!
Code paid by the people should be available to the people! #PublicMoney? #PublicCode
(If you would like to see that as well, please boost.)

2024-09-10 12:19:54

For those of you following Ada & #Zangemann developments, here a picture from the sound recordings for the movie. Working hard to make the deadline.
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2024-07-12 06:47:44

"While #PostmarketOS may not be a mobile OS suitable for all, it is certainly usable for #Linux enthusiasts. ... #Phosh is a capable mobile user interface on these devices, including functional phone calls and SMS messages. ... Combined with the fact that this is a real Linux distribution that you can mold to your liking, install Linux packages on, and back up with tools such as rsync, postmarketOS undoubtedly serves a niche that includes many non-phone use cases."
https://lwn.net/Articles/979522/

2024-06-12 11:41:07

"#HomeAssistant is more than just a home-automation-software project. It represents a movement that advocates for privacy, freedom of choice, and sustainability in every connected home."
https://lwn.net/Articles/947843/ via #lwn

2024-05-31 11:25:06

Looking forward to -- for the first time -- present at #DevConf_cz 2024! My workshop about how to engage with the next generation about #FreeSoftware #OpenSource) using the story "Ada & #Zangemann - A Tale of Software, Skateboards, and Raspberry Ice Cream" will be on Thursday 13 June 15:30–16:50 https://pretalx.com/devconf-cz-2024/talk/QKPPW8/

2024-05-27 05:44:28

Do you speak Portuguese and want to help us to proofread/edit the "Ada & #Zangemann - A Tale of Software, Skateboards, and Raspberry Ice Cream" by Vitor? Join other volunteers and make it happen: https://masto.pt/@gvlx/112496409227406310

2024-05-24 07:16:59

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@npub1ndr…kalv Thanks. Feel free to fork it. The source files are linked from https://fsfe.org/contribute/spreadtheword#nocloud and they are under #CreativeCommons BY-SA

2024-05-13 06:47:15

My #FreeSoftware #OpenSource tshirt of today. Which is yours?
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2024-05-03 08:27:59

Reading those letters by pupils who wrote to the character #Zangemann always makes me feel 🤗🥰
It makes me confident that they will in their future life solve some of the problems in society for which I don't have an answer yet.
https://fsfe.org/activities/ada-zangemann/letters.en.html
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2024-04-24 07:41:39

If you are interested to help building an anonymous, taxable payment system using modern cryptography all being #FreeSoftware #OpenSource here information about the next funding round by @npub1rn2…ek86
https://www.ngi.eu/opencalls/#ngitaler2nd

2024-03-17 05:31:16

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@npub1w7a…tpn3 @npub10fp…qqev That's really cool! Thank you! What workflow do you then use to listen to the audio / remember the playback position. Or do you just directly listen and not paus listening?

2024-03-17 05:18:18

What is your favourite #GUI #Podcast client on #GNU #Linux ? (Asking so I can have a look at some and have better recommendations for friends without #Android).

2024-03-07 12:41:22

There is currently a great #HumbleBundle with @npub1hyk…3p33 's#DRM free books. Even though I already had almost all of the books, I just got them again through the bundle.
Great books, you do not want to miss in your ebook library (and encourage others to read)! 👏
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/cory-doctorow-novel-collection-tor-books-books

2024-02-27 11:58:29

Are you forced by your #bank to use proprietary #apps? Have a look at background shared on the @npub10ad…tvms 's discussion list by @npub1yjf…xmyv from a #FreeSoftware angle:
https://lists.fsfe.org/pipermail/discussion/2024-February/013383.html
Florian's questions:
* What's your experience with your bank?
* How do you do your #banking?
* Is there an important angle that I missed?

2024-02-07 12:59:48

Help needed! Can you translate the French #Wikipedia page about Ada & #Zangemann https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ada_%26_Zangemann into other languages? @npub1upz…kzdd #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #CreativeCommons

2024-02-05 05:02:55

Big thank you to the @npub1w6d…lmqp team! You again enabled thousands of people to meet and discuss important topics of #SoftwareFreedom with other likeminded people 👏👏👏👏 Huge motivation booster again from #FOSDEM.

2024-01-31 21:00:35

What a great afternoon: had the chance to personally hand over the French translation of "Ada & #Zangemann - A Tale of Software, Skateboards, and Raspberry Ice Cream" (by @npub1lyu…d6vd ) to Cory Doctorow to thank him for his important support with my book. Got my copy of his fantastic book "Little brother" signed for my kids. And had a great conversation with him over dinner.
Thanks @npub1hyk…3p33 , for all the inspiring work you are doing!
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2024-01-24 05:20:29

With all the e-mail scam out there, it would be so much better if email clients would by default display the full e-mail address from the sender instead of just the name.
For #Thunderbird users @npub10ad…tvms's @npub18av…urq3 recommended to do this:
1. Click on a mail in the listing and select the "More" pull down menu at the right side of the button list.
2. Click on "Customize" at the end of the menu and
3. Check the check box to "Always show senders full address"
and finalize the customization by (...)
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2024-01-24 05:20:29

With all the e-mail scam out there, it would be so much better if email clients would by default display the full e-mail address from the sender instead of just the name.
For #Thunderbird users @npub18av…urq3 recommended to do this:
1. Click on a mail in the listing and select the "More" pull down menu at the right side of the button list.
2. Click on "Customize" at the end of the menu and
3. Check the check box to "Always show senders full address"
and finalize the customization by hitting (...)

2024-01-23 16:07:07

Please, please, please add a reminder to your calendar so that you do not forget to thank a #FreeSoftware #OpenSource contributor or organisation on 14 February (#ilovefs). 🙏
Some more background and ideas are available here: https://fsfe.org/news/2024/news-20240109-01.html

2024-01-17 05:59:09

Our friends at #KDE e.V. are hiring! The non-profit behind the software-development @kdecommunity@gnusocial.de is looking for a Project Lead and Event Manager for a new project funded by the German government to promote environmentally-sustainable software and long-term hardware use. It's a part time job (10h/week) for a duration of two years.
If you are interested, additional information is found here: https://ev.kde.org/2024/01/14/2024-01-14-job-project-lead-event-manager/ #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #Sustainability

2023-12-21 14:20:49

The @npub10ad…tvms could not do its work without the financial support of our donors.
Please support the @npub10ad…tvms's mission for #SoftwareFreedom by making a donation today:
https://fsfe.org/donate

2023-12-07 14:51:13

What pupils write about proprietary software and why it motivates me. A letter by me on @npub10ad…tvms 's website: https://fsfe.org/news/2023/news-20231207-01.en.html
So glad we got permission to share the letters with all of you. #FreeSoftware #Zangemann
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2023-11-21 13:50:04

Don't miss the "Legal and Policy Issues DevRoom at #FOSDEM 2024" Hackers, developers, contributors and lawyers alike are encouraged to submit on any #FreeSoftware / #OpenSource -related policy or legal topic.
https://lists.fosdem.org/pipermail/fosdem/2023q4/003535.html

2023-11-10 09:27:08

We have a small surprise for today at #sfscon . What could it be? @npub10ad…tvms
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2023-11-10 08:01:31

Room for the opening of #SFSCon is filling up. Two great days ahead with a great programme about #SoftwareFreedom https://sfscon.it
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2023-10-25 11:40:42

During the weekend at @npub10ad…tvms 's General Assembly Heiki Lõhmus was re-elected as Vice President, Patrick Ohnewein as Financial Officer, and myself as President. I am really proud to be part of such a great organisation working for #SoftwareFreedom
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2023-10-13 21:16:44

Public documentation by #Microsoft "How to download and install #Linux" recommending #Ubuntu , #Debian , #KaliLinux, #Mint @npub1tdp…w6tq @npub1ujg…c2h3 @npub1vqk…rv6h @npub155e…f8ex @npub1gl5…7hk0
See https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/linux/install

2023-09-27 05:24:24

Happy 40th Anniversary of #SoftwareFreedom!
Formulating the four freedoms was visionary at the time and achieving it felt almost impossible. But it inspired many people around the world from different backgrounds to join this movement, each one contributing a piece of a puzzle that in sum changed the history of computing. Today those freedoms become more and more crucial to preserve democracies by distributing power over technology.
Big 👏 to all contributors!
https://fsfe.org/news/2023/news-20230926-01.en.html #GNU40

2023-09-22 12:12:44

Now @npub1um7…rwf7 at the #FediverseFachtag about running an own #Mastodon instance with @npub1x92…nk6v for which people pay.
Encouraging people to build small awesome companies offering #Fediverse services ("Baut kleine geile Firmen auf")
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2023-09-14 04:13:51

If you thought about writing a tech book, @npub1zaw…tdg8 wrote a book exactly about that topic.
Just listened to the #FLOSSweekly podcast with hosts @npub1uqx…tks2 , Jonathan in which Kyle highlights parts of the book with lots of great tips.
Podcast: https://twit.tv/shows/floss-weekly/episodes/749
The book: https://www.lulu.com/shop/kyle-rankin/how-to-write-a-tech-book/paperback/product-gr5dqj.html

2023-09-13 13:37:01

Recently I received an e-mail with pictures which touched me, and which showed me how important it is to think about diversity when creating illustrations.
The photos were taken in a school at a hospital run by an international medical organisation that operates in the Middle East and showed children reading the #Arabic translation of Ada & #Zangemann - A Tale of Software, Skateboards, and Raspberry Ice Cream.
Here my blog entry about it:
https://k7r.eu/importance-of-more-inclusive-illustrations/
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2023-08-16 19:40:50

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@npub10ad…tvms
Wish you all a good time on 17 August with the book reading of Ada & #Zangemann by Bonnie and the #Reuse talk by @npub18av…urq3
@npub1paw…kh9x

2023-07-19 09:00:16

On the #CyberResilienceAct #CRA the @npub10ad…tvms has already proposed a solution that will lead to more #security while safeguarding #FreeSoftware (#OpenSource):
* Liability should be shifted to those *deploying* Free Software instead of those *developing* Free Software and
* Those who significantly financially benefit from this deployment should make sure the software becomes CE-compliant
https://fsfe.org/news/2023/news-20230719-01.en.html

2023-07-16 05:25:53

Thanks to the organising team of @npub1x92…nk6v , the moderators for providing a great frame and atmosphere, the workshop hosts for interesting topics, the staff from the venue, the @npub1c82…2udx for the funding, and of course to all the active participants of the #aktivcongress . Thank you all 👏👏👏
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2023-07-15 13:21:46

Now the session "Stories from the life of a Mastodon moderator" by @npub1xce…y0pz at #aktivcongress
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2023-07-15 06:32:24

Gerade wenn man im digitalen Umfeld aktiv ist, sollte man nicht die Bedeutung von gedrucktem Informationsmaterial unterschätzen.
Ressourcen wie die Reihe "Kurz & Mündig" von @npub1x92…nk6v sind dabei extrem hilfreich, wenn ihr Menschen mehr über ihre Rechten im Digitalen vermitteln wollt. Nutzt das. #Ehrenamt #aktivcongress
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2023-07-14 08:29:20

Currently in the #DSA and #TTPA session with @npub1wq3…c8yl at @npub1x92…nk6v 's #Aktivcongress
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2023-07-13 09:09:01

On my way to @npub1x92…nk6v 's #Aktivcongress . Will offer a session on how to utilize the book "Ada & #Zangemann - A Tale of #Software, #Skateboards, and Raspberry #IceCream" as someone working for #DigitalRights https://shop.digitalcourage.de/digitalcourage-buecher-und-broschueren/buch-ada-und-zangemann.html

2023-07-13 08:07:19

The Dutch government had promised to set up a #Fediverse presence last year. this week the first governmental bodies started their presence at https://social.overheid.nl/public/local #Fedigov 👏
https://mastodon.social/@forumstandaardisatie@social.overheid.nl/110700924725749738
Thanks to @npub1kms…fcm3 for sharing this!

2023-06-29 19:03:08

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@npub1tdp…w6tq Thank you very much, and thank you for inviting me to do a book reading at the conference.
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2023-06-29 09:34:36

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@npub10ad…tvms A big thank you from my side to @npub1evu…uf5t who works countless ours on this and other topics for #SoftwareFreedom 👏

2023-06-21 12:57:16

Recieved my order from @npub1x92…nk6v by @npub1w98…e3dm about #DigitalLiteracy. Looking forward to read it!!
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2023-05-26 14:58:57

After my reading at #osc23 several people asked about the German version. You do not have to wait, but can directly get that from every bookstore, from the @npub1x92…nk6v store, or directly from #Oreilly https://oreilly.de/produkt/ada-und-zangemann/?ref=10022

2023-04-24 07:10:43

#[0] start with intro by Johan from the organisers and Simon Phipps with the keynote.
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2023-04-23 11:45:07

The recording of my reading of "Ada & #[0] - A Tale of Software, #[1], and Raspberry Ice Cream" at #[2] is now online at the #[3] 's website :
https://media.libreplanet.org/u/libreplanet/m/book-reading-ada-zangemann-a-tale-of-software-skateboards-and-raspberry-ice-cream/