[lugm.org] Fwd: Librem 5: a PC in your pocket +++ Booths are back

Thu Sep 15 11:40:27 UTC 2022

Hi,

At work (UNDP), the policy is to use Signal <https://signal.org/en/> which
is open source software. It works really great.

Avinash

On Thu, 15 Sept 2022 at 13:17, Jheengut Pritvi <z.coldplayer at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Regarding communication on mobile systems,  what alternative to whatsapp
> do you usually use ??
>
> [Matrix] is a bit expensive for the moment
>
>
> Best regards
> Pritvi Jheengut
>
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> From: <press at fsfe.org>
> Date: Tue, 6 Sept 2022 at 13:46
> Subject: Librem 5: a PC in your pocket +++ Booths are back
> To: <newsletter-en at lists.fsfe.org>
>
>
>  = Librem 5: a PC in your pocket +++ Booths are back =
>
> [ Read online: https://fsfe.org/news/nl/nl-202209.en.html ]
>
> In this issue we look into the software development of Librem 5 phone
> and of Phosh, the popular graphical environment for Linux phones. And
> booths are back! We are happy to discuss Free Software in person again.
>
>  == A PC in your pocket: Librem 5, a Free Software phone ==
>
> Librem 5 runs the fully convergent PureOS, which means you can take a
> mobile desktop with you within your phone. Its dedicated graphical
> environment, Phosh, is becoming a popular option for Linux phones. Guido
> Günther, FSFE supporter and one of Purism’s main developers, reveals
> details of Librem’s software development with us in our interview [1].
> Convergence, the ability to have almost the same OS in phones and
> laptops, benefits software development. Guido explains: “Using mostly
> the same components across devices helps avoid developing the same
> things twice, one for mobile and one for desktop. It allows people with
> knowledge of desktop Linux to find their way around right away [… and]
> to contribute more easily as it is the same technology stack.”
>
> The FSFE is advocating for the publication of source code of drivers,
> tools, and interfaces [2] for the ecodesign and sustainability of
> products. Over one hundred entities support this demand, and Guido
> confirms its importance for hardware sustainability: “Finding or writing
> Free Software drivers can be very challenging, especially when it comes
> to complex things like the GPU, as these are very complex devices.
> Similarly for software components in the camera stack. But having free
> drivers is a requirement for sustainability.” Finally, Guido recalls
> FrOSCon as a highlight of the FSFE local group Bonn.
>
>  == Save the date ==
>
> On Friday 9 September, Francesco Bonnano, software developer, and
> Professor Michele Calà will present the ‘Public Money? Public Code!’
> campaign in Caltanissetta. Join [3] if you are nearby, or spread the
> word!
>
> From 30 September to 2 October, the FSFE, together with 11 other civil
> society organisations, is co-organising the Bits & Bäume 2022 [4] (“Bits
> and Trees”) conference, the conference about digital sustainability.
> Besides technically organising the conference, the FSFE is also involved
> in creating content. Lucas Lasota speaks about “Device Neutrality: a
> sustainable way to safeguard control over digital devices”, Erik Albers
> about “4 Demands towards a sustainable European ecodesign”, and Matthias
> Kirschner gives a book reading on “Ada & Zangemann: A tale about
> software, skateboards and raspberry ice cream”. The FSFE local group
> Berlin supports our activities with an information booth there. Tickets
> are available now; drop by to discuss software freedom and
> sustainability!
>
> On Saturday 1 October, Lina Ceballos, FSFE Project Manager, will present
> REUSE at Akademy in Barcelona [5].
>
>
>  == Back to the booths! ==
>
> After a long time of restrictions in social gatherings, we were finally
> able to have two booths in the weekend of 20-21 August. The FSFE had a
> booth in the Open House event of the German Federal Ministry of
> Environment in Berlin. It was a booth full of people and energy, thanks
> to the overwhelming participation of the FSFE local group Berlin. More
> than five volunteers were on the spot throughout the weekend, explaining
> Free Software to the audience. At the booth we were presenting upcycled
> Android phones [6] and explained how Free Software can help overcome
> software obsolescence. One highlight was the visit of State Secretary
> Rohleder to the booth. We demonstrated old phones that can still operate
> securely with Free Software.
>
> During the same weekend the FSFE had a booth at one of Germany’s largest
> GNU/Linux conferences, FrOSCon in St. Augustin, Germany. The FSFE Women
> group [7] joined and met there and discussed with members of the Open
> Office booth the process of converting software into Debian packages.
> Lina Ceballos presented REUSE in a talk [8].
>
>  == Our groups and community ==
>
> Aarhus [9]: During their August meetup, the FSFE local group Aarhus
> followed the recent developments in Denmark regarding potential Free
> Software usage in schools. The Danish Data Protection Agency has, in
> reaction to a complaint from a parent, found that the use of Chromebooks
> and Google Classroom in schools in the municipality of Helsingør is
> unacceptable and unlikely to comply with General Data Protection
> Regulation.
>
> The group also discussed the EU chat directive, translations into
> Danish, and types of conferences where ‘Public Money? Public Code!’ can
> be presented. The group will meet again on 22 September.
>
> Hamburg [10]: The FSFE local group Hamburg had its monthly meeting and
> will meet again on 12 September.
>
> Netherlands [11]: The FSFE country team Netherlands is starting an
> international coalition about Free Software in Education, coordinating
> its efforts with organisations who work on education IT. The team will
> meet again on 21 September.
>
> Translators [12]: The FSFE translators group met online in August.
> Bonnie Mehring gave a tutorial on using Git and guided new contributors
> into making their first pull request. Luca Bonissi demonstrated the
> webpreview tool. At the end of the meeting the participants enjoyed many
> rounds of charades, pondering upon confusing sketches.
>
> In August we published the first pages translated into Turkish: Our
> general page about Free Software [13] and why Democracy requires Free
> Software [14].
>
> Vienna [15]: The FSFE local group Vienna held an information stall at
> Veganmania on the Donauinsel, enjoying interesting conversations with
> people who wanted to learn about Free Software.
>
> Zurich [16]: The FSFE local group Zurich met in August and discussed the
> activities in the educational sector and division of responsibilities.
> The group will meet again on 8 September.
>
>  == Get active ==
>
> Since the launch of the “Public Money? Public Code!” initiative, it has
> grown a lot and experienced increasing support. Now there is a new and
> fun way of showing your support for “Public Money? Public Code!”. Create
> your own SharePic [17]! It is easy: choose a picture of yourself, go to
> the SharePic generator, and add your support message. Ta-da: your
> personalised SharePic. Share the picture on your favourite social media
> using #PublicCode.
>
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>   1: https://fsfe.org/news/2022/news-20220712-01.en.html
>   2: https://fsfe.org/activities/upcyclingandroid/openletter.en.html
>   3: https://wiki.fsfe.org/LocalGroups/Sicilia
>   4: https://bits-und-baeume.org/en/
>   5: https://conf.kde.org/event/4/contributions/101/
>   6: https://fsfe.org/activities/upcyclingandroid/index.en.html
>   7: https://wiki.fsfe.org/Teams/Women
>   8: https://media.fsfe.org/w/1CEroi8ph8oej5eFofQECJ
>   9: https://wiki.fsfe.org/LocalGroups/Aarhus
>  10: https://wiki.fsfe.org/LocalGroups/Hamburg
>  11:
> https://wiki.fsfe.org/LocalGroups/BNL#FSFE_Nederland_.2F_Niederlande_.2F_Pays-Bas_.2F_Netherlands
>  12: https://wiki.fsfe.org/Teams/Translators
>  13: https://fsfe.org/freesoftware/freesoftware.en.html
>  14: https://fsfe.org/freesoftware/democracy.en.html
>  15: https://wiki.fsfe.org/LocalGroups/Vienna
>  16: https://wiki.fsfe.org/LocalGroups/Zurich
>  17: https://fsfe.org/news/2022/news-20220823-01.en.html
>  18: https://my.fsfe.org/donate?referrer=newsletter
>  19: https://community.fsfe.org/t/898
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