Podcasts about fsfe

Remember that from the 7 November until 8 November, the FSFE has been at the well known and established South Tyrol Free Software Conference (SFSCON) in Bozen / Bolzano? Together with more than 1,000 participants, the FSFE discussed the current topics in the Free Software ecosystem and had a special focus on the main topic of this year's SFSCON: Ethics. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

Remember that from the 7 November until 8 November, the FSFE has been at the well known and established South Tyrol Free Software Conference (SFSCON) in Bozen / Bolzano?. Together with more than 1,000 participants, the FSFE discussed the current topics in the Free Software ecosystem and had a special focus on the main topic of this year's SFSCON: Ethics. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

It took us some time but we are finally there: The Software Freedom Podcast episode is releasing its 40th episode! In this one Johannes and Bonnie talk about Openwashing. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

It took us some time but we are finally there: The Software Freedom Podcast episode is releasing its 40th episode! In this one Johannes and Bonnie talk about Openwashing. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

We are talking about the Cyber Resilience Act and the challenges, you, our community, and many others, pointed out. With our 39th episode Bonnie and Alex follow up on the questionnaire we put to you for the Cyber Resilience Act and present the key findings. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

We are talking about the Cyber Resilience Act and the challenges, you, our community, and many others, pointed out. With our 39th episode Bonnie and Alex follow up on the questionnaire we put to you for the Cyber Resilience Act and present the key findings. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

During the debate on digital sovereignty, the term “software stack” started to float around. This term quickly started to fill up with different ideas, and a discussion about it took root. Follow Alex and Bonnie in this episode to learn more about Free Software Software stacks and their connection with public administration. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

During the debate on digital sovereignty, the term “software stack” started to float around. This term quickly started to fill up with different ideas, and a discussion about it took root. Follow Alex and Bonnie in this episode to learn more about Free Software Software stacks and their connection with public administration. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

Most of you have heard of the famous Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a legislation introducing CE labels for digital products. In our latest episode of the Software Freedom Podcast Bonnie and Alex have a easy to follow conversation about the CRA and what will be happening next. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

Most of you have heard of the famous Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a legislation introducing CE labels for digital products. In our latest episode of the Software Freedom Podcast Bonnie and Alex have a easy to follow conversation about the CRA and what will be happening next. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

In August 2025 the first part of the European Artificial Intelligence Act enters into force. For our 36th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast Bonnie and Alex break down the current discussion about it and shed light on the arguments. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

In August 2025 the first part of the European Artificial Intelligence Act enters into force. For our 36th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast Bonnie and Alex break down the current discussion about it and shed light on the arguments. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

And we are back for our 35th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast with our monthly update on policy decisions, votes and discussions in the European Union! Together Bonnie Mehring and Alexander Sander talk about one specific policy topic in regard to Free Software. This month they sat down and covered the vote on the Tech sovereignty INI in the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE). Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

And we are back for our 35th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast with our monthly update on policy decisions, votes and discussions in the European Union! Together Bonnie Mehring and Alexander Sander talk about one specific policy topic in regard to Free Software. This month they sat down and covered the vote on the Tech sovereignty INI in the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE). Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

Freedom for users and open and free software - differences (italiano)Scusate il titolo inglese, mi e' venuto naturalmente.Parliamo ora di Stallman, FSF, EFF, FSFE, le freedom e come riconoscerle ora

Dive with us into the inner workings of the European Parliament and learn about their approach on technological sovereignty. In this 34th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast Alex and Bonnie discuss the current debate in the European Union and pay special attention to the current European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure INI. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

Dive with us into the inner workings of the European Parliament and learn about their approach on technological sovereignty. In this 34th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast Alex and Bonnie discuss the current debate in the European Union and pay special attention to the current European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure INI. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

Recently, the German coalition treaty from the CDU/CSU and SPD has been published with over 140 pages. In our latest episode Alexander Sander and Bonnie Mehring talk about the coalition treaty and break down the standing of Free Software in it. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

Recently, the German coalition treaty from the CDU/CSU and SPD has been published with over 140 pages. In our latest episode Alexander Sander and Bonnie Mehring talk about the coalition treaty and break down the standing of Free Software in it. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

Have you ever used your personal router to connect to the internet? Recently we achieved a major win in Germany for Router Freedom. In this 32nd episode of the Software Freedom Podcast, Bonnie Mehring, Alexander Sander, and Lucas Lasota talk about Router Freedom and our work to protect freedom of choice regarding internet devices. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

Have you ever used your personal router to connect to the internet? Recently we achieved a major win in Germany for Router Freedom. In this 32nd episode of the Software Freedom Podcast, Bonnie Mehring, Alexander Sander, and Lucas Lasota talk about Router Freedom and our work to protect freedom of choice regarding internet devices. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

In our 31st episode of the Software Freedom Podcast, Alexander Sander and Bonnie Mehring discuss the highlights of the two Devrooms that the FSFE co-organized during FOSDEM 2025: the 'Legal and Policy Issues DevRoom' and the 'Funding the FOSS Ecosystem DevRoom'. Find out more about the topics discussed there and tips about what to re-watch. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

In our 31st episode of the Software Freedom Podcast, Alexander Sander and Bonnie Mehring discuss the highlights of the two Devrooms that the FSFE co-organized during FOSDEM 2025: the 'Legal and Policy Issues DevRoom' and the 'Funding the FOSS Ecosystem DevRoom'. Find out more about the topics discussed there and tips about what to re-watch. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

At FOSDEM, Bonnie Mehring and Marc Prud'hommeaux met to talk about Marc's Free Software initiative, The App Fair Project. This project is a marketplace for all devices and especially also for iOS devices that only distributes Free Software applications. Its goal is to foster a more accessible and inclusive Free Software ecosystem. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

At FOSDEM, Bonnie Mehring and Marc Prud'hommeaux met to talk about Marc's Free Software initiative, The App Fair Project. This project is a marketplace for all devices and especially also for iOS devices that only distributes Free Software applications. Its goal is to foster a more accessible and inclusive Free Software ecosystem. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

Episodio Oggi siamo insieme ad Amreo del BgLug, Linux User Group di Bergamo per una iniziativa nata attorno ad un libro illustrato, che si svolgerà il 15 febbraio 2025.Un libro nato per spiegare cos'e' il Free Software ai figli dell'autore, Matthias Kirschner. https://fsfe.org/activities/ada-zangemann/FSFE ha dato il patrocinio all'iniziativa e Marta ce ne parla. Dietro a queste iniziative c'e' un progetto ampio, un progetto didattico con l'obiettivo di dare codice ai giovani entro il 2050 perche' sappiano usare il software invece di restarne schiavi.Se pensate che la viralità sia minima, vi sbagliate: i primi che hanno ricevuto il libro illustrato l'hanno condiviso, hanno voluto kit per riproporlo sul proprio territorio, e ora diventano formatori e divulgatori, ai quali vengono forniti approfondimenti, materiali e quanto serve. Che bello vedere come internet sa far nascere rivoluzioni importanti dal basso e pacificamente. Coinvolgendo tutti. Seguite:bglug.it per le iniziative ada.fsfe.org per il libro licenza (CC-BY-SA 4.0) (Disponibile anche cartaceo italiano su streetlib)fsfe.org/activities/ada-zangemann/ per le recensioni dei lettoriDalle recensioni:     "Ada and Zangemann explains the concepts of FOSS to school kids… and managers, marketing people, and victims of Windows-induced Stockholm Syndrome. [...]The book explains this in accessible terms of ice cream flavors, smart skateboards, and speakers which are restricted in what music they play. [...] [I]t gives kids agency: it shows them that they can have control of something and do their own thing."Liam Proven, The Register"This book illustrates the power of free and open source software in a way that's both fun and accessible." Chris Wright, CTO and open source technologist

For our 29th episode we have something very special for you. Marta Andreoli, the Italian deputy coordinator, talks to Paolo Dongilli about the FUSS project. Together they unravel how FUSS is helping the schools in South Tyrol take a step towards software freedom. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

For our 29th episode we have something very special for you. Marta Andreoli, the Italian deputy coordinator, talks to Paolo Dongilli about the FUSS project. Together they unravel how FUSS is helping the schools in South Tyrol take a step towards software freedom. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

Les références : Bilan de la campagne de consultation de la Cour des Comptes Pour la Cour des comptes, les objectifs sont encore insatisfaisants dans la promotion des logiciels libres, article de l'April du 30 août 2024 Consultation de la Cour des comptes : soutenir l'évaluation des dépenses logicielles de l'État, article de l'April du 27 septembre 2024 Aide de la Cour, l'édito de la présidente de l'April du 4 décembre 2024 Bilan de la consultation lancée en ligne par la Cour des Comptes en octobre 2024, publié à la mi-janvier 2025 sur la Plateforme citoyenne de la Cour de Comptes Le coût de la bureautique bientôt dans le viseur de la Cour des comptes, article de l'April du 23 janvier 2025 La politique de modération de Méta Modération : Meta laisse passer certaines insultes visant les femmes et personnes LGBT, artcile sur NEXT du 8 janvier 2025Meta a supprimé des liens vers Pixelfed, l'Instagram du Fediverse, artcile sur NEXT du 14 janvier 2025HelloQuittex HelloQuittex HelloQuittex dans la presseUne fondation à but non lucratif pour assurer le développement de Mastodon « Mastodon, c'est un bien commun, surtout vu l'environnement médiatique et politique », article sur Basta ! du 20 janvier 2025 The people should own the town square, annonce de l'équipe Mastodon du 13 janvier 2025 Mastodon's CEO and creator is handing control to a new nonprofit organization, article sur The Verge du 13 janvier 2025 L'histoire de Lucie Lucie Présentation du projet Lucie Œufs de vache, erreurs de calcul... Les concepteurs de Lucie, une IA française destinée à l'éducation, ferment en catastrophe leur plateformeht, article sur Le Figaro du 26 janvier 2025 Erreurs, absences de modération : Lucie, le chatbot de Linagora, rapidement fermé, article sur NEXT du 27 janvier 2025 [Messages de Nicolas Vivant (directeur de la stratégie et de la culture numériques à Échirolles) concernant Lucie sur Mastodon (https://colter.social/@nicolasvivant/113899554043614715], 27 janvier 2025 DeepSeek shatters beliefs about the cost of AI, leaving US tech giants reeling, article sur The Conversation du 28 janvier 2025 Ada et Zangermann en dessin animé Expliquer le Libre : le dessin animé Ada et Zangemann en version française, article sur ZEDNET du 25 janvier 2025 Le film d'animation Ada & Zangemann en version française sur la chaîne PeerTube de la FSFE L'album jeunesse Ada & Zangemann - Un conte sur les logiciels, le skateboard et la glace à la framboise, paru en version française en 2023 aux éditions C&FOFFDEM OFFDEM 2025 Why Offdem Le manifeste d'Offdem Autres émissions Écouter ou réécouter l'émission Libre à vous ! consacrée à Mastodon du 22 novembre 2022 .Vous pouvez mettre un commentaire pour l'épisode. Et même mettre une note sur 5 étoiles si vous le souhaitez. Et même mettre une note sur 5 étoiles si vous le souhaitez. Il est important pour nous d'avoir vos retours car, contrairement par exemple à une conférence, nous n'avons pas un public en face de nous qui peut réagir. Pour mettre un commentaire ou une note, rendez-vous sur la page dédiée à l'épisode.Aidez-nous à mieux vous connaître et améliorer l'émission en répondant à notre questionnaire (en cinq minutes). Vos réponses à ce questionnaire sont très précieuses pour nous. De votre côté, ce questionnaire est une occasion de nous faire des retours. Pour connaître les nouvelles concernant l'émission (annonce des podcasts, des émissions à venir, ainsi que des bonus et des annonces en avant-première) inscrivez-vous à la lettre d'actus.

FOSDEM, Europe's largest Free Software conference, is just around the corner! In this episode of the Software Freedom Podcast, Bonnie Mehring and Alexander Sander discuss the two DevRooms organised by the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE). Learn all about the Legal and Policy Issues DevRoom and the Funding the FOSS Ecosystem DevRoom. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

FOSDEM, Europe's largest Free Software conference, is just around the corner! In this episode of the Software Freedom Podcast, Bonnie Mehring and Alexander Sander discuss the two DevRooms organised by the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE). Learn all about the Legal and Policy Issues DevRoom and the Funding the FOSS Ecosystem DevRoom. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

Alexander Sander, the FSFE's Senior Policy Consultant, and Bonnie Mehring meet for their monthly update on the current policy topics. In this episode they talk about the Free Software hearing in the German Bundestag. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

Alexander Sander, the FSFE's Senior Policy Consultant, and Bonnie Mehring meet for their monthly update on the current policy topics. In this episode they talk about the Free Software hearing in the German Bundestag. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

Join this new episode of our Software Freedom podcast in which Bonnie Mehring and Alexander Sander discussing current topics affecting Free Software in the European Union. In this episode we focus on the 27 million euros cut of funding of the Next Generation Internet initiative (known as NGI). Alex and Bonnie shed some light on the history of this European project and share the newest developments in this case. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

Join this new episode of our Software Freedom podcast in which Bonnie Mehring and Alexander Sander discussing current topics affecting Free Software in the European Union. In this episode we focus on the 27 million euros cut of funding of the Next Generation Internet initiative (known as NGI). Alex and Bonnie shed some light on the history of this European project and share the newest developments in this case. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

For our 25th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast we are happy to welcome Hannes Mehnert, one of the MirageOS core developer. Matthias Kirschner, president of the FSFE, and Hannes talk about MirageOS. This episode gives an overview of everything from the basics to the future of MirageOS. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

For our 25th episode of the Software Freedom Podcast we are happy to welcome Hannes Mehnert, one of the MirageOS core developer. Matthias Kirschner, president of the FSFE, and Hannes talk about MirageOS. This episode gives an overview of everything from the basics to the future of MirageOS. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

Have there been any changes for Free Software in Europe or the USA in the last year? How is Free Software viewed by legislators? What can we do to support software freedom? Karen Sandler and Alexander Sander are active in the Free Software movement and share their views on the current status of Free Software in our society. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

Have there been any changes for Free Software in Europe or the USA in the last year? How is Free Software viewed by legislators? What can we do to support software freedom? Karen Sandler and Alexander Sander are active in the Free Software movement and share their views on the current status of Free Software in our society. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

These days are quite special, right? So is our Christmas Software Freedom Podcast episode! In this 23rd episode, the FSFE goes crazy and has fun playing a guessing game with terms related to Free Software. This is the perfect episode for you to learn more about your favourite type of software: Free Software! Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

These days are quite special, right? So is our Christmas Software Freedom Podcast episode! In this 23rd episode, the FSFE goes crazy and has fun playing a guessing game with terms related to Free Software. This is the perfect episode for you to learn more about your favourite type of software: Free Software! Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

In our 22nd Software Freedom Podcast episode, we talk with Johannes Näder, Senior Policy Project Manager at the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE), about "Public Money? Public Code!". Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

In our 22nd Software Freedom Podcast episode, we talk with Johannes Näder, Senior Policy Project Manager at the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE), about "Public Money? Public Code!". Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

Techlore Talks Interview: Matthias Kirschner, president of the Free Software Foundation Europe. Welcoming Matthias on Techlore Talks to discuss the FSFE (Free Software Foundation Europe) and how they are empowering the future of free & open source software!—Timestamps:00:00 Introductions01:04 Arthur's History with PrivacyTests, Tor, Firefox, & Brave06:26 Was privacytests.org always open source? How does he test?07:52 What's the scope of the tests run? Why and how does he run them the way he does?16:42 What browsers surprised Arthur throughout his testing?18:58 How do his tests work on a technical level? How are sites tracking us?23:26 PrivacyTests being objective data instead of using recommendations28:24 Conflict of Interest with Brave29:50 Will privacytests.org scan browser telemetry someday?31:18 The privacytests.org contributors32:02 Which browsers does Arthur use in his life?33:18 Arthur's experience at Tor & Mozilla38:18 Which browsers Arthur is excited for in the future40:38 Why should people care about Chrome's privacy?44:04 Thoughts on Apple Dropping WebKit & Introducing Web Apps46:24 Final Words—Links:Thank you to Tuta for being the first ever Techlore Gold Video Sponsor, check out their open source, privacy-respecting email service on their site: Tuta Check out his book for an amazing way to spread FOSS to people around you: Ada & Zangemann - A Tale of Software, Skateboards, and Raspberry Ice CreamAbout Matthias: ProfileMatthias Mastodon: MastodonTechlore Talks:Video PlaylistRSS Feed—Techlore Links:HomepageTechlore ForumGo Incognito CourseSupport Techlore! Get full access to Techlore Dispatch at dispatch.techlore.tech/subscribe

Guest Denver Gingerich Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes Hello and welcome to Sustain! Richard is in Portland at FOSSY, the Free and Open Source Software Yearly conference that is held by the Software Freedom Conservancy. In this episode, Richard hosts Denver Gingerich, a member of the Software Freedom Conservancy and Founder of JMP. Denver dives into the backstory of JMP, the initiative to make phone numbers as flexible as emails. They explore Denver's role as the Director of Compliance at the Software Freedom Conservancy, where he ensures companies comply with open source software licenses. Then, the conversation takes a turn to tackle a range of software compliance controversies, from Vizio's violation of GPL to John Deere's restrictive software that hinders farmers' right to repair their machines. Denver provides an invaluable perspective on the work being done to protect users from software licensing malpractices. Press download now to hear more! [00:01:22] Denver tells us how he started JMP and the motivation behind it. [00:02:52] Richard asks Denver about the funding model for JMP and how he supports himself financially, and Denver explains his role at the Software Freedom Conservancy, a non-profit charity based in New York. [00:05:35] The Vizio lawsuit is talked about and Denver outlines how GPL enforcement lawsuits traditionally focus on copyrights but argues that the direct harm is usually done to the users of the software who receive it out of compliance. [00:06:58] Denver shares that he's not a lawyer by training, but he ended up in his role after reporting a GPL violation he encountered with an Insignia Blu-ray player to Bradley Kuhn at a conference. [00:08:44] Richard asks if XMPP, the protocol uses by JMP, has license or compliance issues, and Denver explains that it's not a software license issue and that XMPP, made through the IETF, doesn't pose any licensing concerns. [00:09:48] Richard discusses companies with bad track records in software licensing compliance and the right to repair, using John Deere as an example, and asks how anyone could know if a that company is violating software license agreements. Denver explains that the first step is to investigate what software is used on the machines. He also highlights the issues with modern agricultural technology. [00:12:20] Denver tells us there are around eight employees at the Software Freedom Conservancy. [00:12:47] Richard wonders about potential lawsuits against John Deere and Denver clarifies while they haven't sued, they did make a public post about their concerns after private discussions didn't lead to resolution. [00:13:41] Richard asks if there are similar user protection efforts in other countries, and Denver assures there are, citing examples in Germany and mentioning other organizations, such as FSFE. [00:14:50] Find out where you can learn more about Denver's work and the Software Freedom Conservancy. Links SustainOSS (https://sustainoss.org/) SustainOSS Twitter (https://twitter.com/SustainOSS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) SustainOSS Discourse (https://discourse.sustainoss.org/) podcast@sustainoss.org (mailto:podcast@sustainoss.org) SustainOSS Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/tags/sustainoss) Richard Littauer Twitter (https://twitter.com/richlitt?lang=en) Software Freedom Conservancy (https://sfconservancy.org/) Open OSS (https://openoss.sourceforge.net/) Denver Gingerich Website (https://ossguy.com/) JMP (https://jmp.chat/) FSFE (Free Software Foundation Europe) (https://fsfe.org/index.en.html) Credits Produced by Richard Littauer (https://www.burntfen.com/) Edited by Paul M. Bahr at Peachtree Sound (https://www.peachtreesound.com/) Show notes by DeAnn Bahr Peachtree Sound (https://www.peachtreesound.com/) Special Guest: Denver Gingerich.

Listen to our new Software Freedom Podcast episode with Lina Ceballos. Lina and Bonnie talk about everything related to Free Software in European Politics. Learn more about Lina's work at the Free Software Foundation Europe and how political decisions come to pass in the EU. Discover how best to advocate for Free Software, and especially, what the Interoperable Europe Act is all about and why the Free Software communities need to be on the lookout for the protection of software freedom. Join the FSFE community and support the podcast: https://my.fsfe.org/support?referrer=podcast

The push for free software takes years, maybe even generations. Brent gets the inside story from the Free Software Foundation Europe. Special Guest: Matthias Kirschner.

Software Freedom Podcast - Free Software Foundation Europe Another recommendation for your podcatcher from our sister project https://freeculturepodcasts.org/ Website: https://fsfe.org/about/about.en.html Episode: https://fsfe.org/news/podcast/episode-14.html Feed Opus: feed://fsfe.org/news/podcast-opus.en.rss Feed mp3: feed://fsfe.org/news/podcast.en.rss Copyright (c) Free Software Foundation Europe. Creative Commons BY-SA 4.0 SFP#14: The world of mesh networking with Elektra Wagenrad With this episode the Software Freedom Podcast opens the door to the fascinating and sometimes complex world of mesh networking. And who better than Elektra Wagenrad can take us on this journey? Elektra is one of the original developers of the B.A.T.M.A.N. protocol and of the Mesh Potato project. In our 14th Software Freedom Podcast episode Matthias Kirschner talks with our guest, Elektra Wagenrad, about the origins of Freifunk, the B.A.T.M.A.N. protocol, and the Mesh Potato project. If you are new to the world of mesh networking this episodes is an easy entrance to it. Elektra not only explains the theory behind the protocols but also dives deeper into the philosophical idea of it. In this context, Matthias and Elektra also touch on the difficult topic of limiting the use of Free Software, using the example of the former ban on the use of the B.A.T.M.A.N. protocol for military activities. Last but not least they also discuss the EU's Radio Equipment Directive and the FSFE's Router Freedom activity. With this episode, the Software Freedom Podcast has produced an easy to follow and easy to understand podcast for everybody who is interested in mesh networking. Join us on our journey through this fascinating technical and philosophical world and listen to Elektra and Matthias as they tell the story with its ups and downs. Read more: What is Free Software? Freifunk (DE) Open-Mesh Project The "Mesh Potato" project FSFE's activity on Radio Lockdown FSFE's Router Freedom activity If you liked this episode and want to support our continuous work for software freedom, please help us with a donation.

New Year... New STEM and STEAM resources on the way!On the first episode of 2023, Matthias Kirschner joins us all the way from Germany! Matthias is the President of the Free Software Foundation in Europe, and he's been on this journey since 2004. Why do we need to know more about the Free Software Foundation? Teachers... their mission is to promote popular and professional education for all. It's an organization with the learner and the educator as a priority! See more about the FSFE mission here. I understand that, quite frankly, this area can be intimidating for educators around the world. Because of this, using, creating, and learning more software and the latest technology misses our students that are not intimidated at all in most cases! How do we fix this?Matthias has just published Ada and Zangeman that speaks to ALL in a wonderful story. It totally is a movie quality book... Will it come? I hope so! The character development and educational aspects for the use of technology and software by us, the users, has me wanting to pick up the phone and call Dreamworks! However, this is not all the mission for Matthias and the FSFE. Matthias has worked with students in camps and absolutely loves to teach and share with children and teens. Ada and Zangeman is a true reflection of his passion! Check out the FSFE repository with open educational resources just for the book here. Find more information about the FSFE on twitter!If you are feeling a little intimidating about teaching students more about the concepts of hardware and software, use All About Technology from the I Heart STEAM store that is a complete STEAM project unit: Upper Grades Version and Tiny Minds STEAM Version. Grab a free STEAM Classroom Start Up Kit to help you even more with your technology adventures! 

Mi, 1. Juni 2022, Ralf Hersel Folge 23 des GnuLinuxNews-Podcasts, aufgenommen am 26. Mai 2022. In dieser Folge sprechen Lioh und Ralf über eine neue Kampagne der FSFE, die Behörden zum Einsatz von föderierten Social Media Kanälen bewegen möchte. Wir diskutieren intensiv über die Herrschaft der Algorithmen und Ralf spricht mit Florian Effenberger über die Document Foundation und das LibreOffice-Projekt.