Software Freedom Courses and Certifications

DevConf

A Vision for Software Freedom in 2048 - What Are We Missing?

Explore FSFE's vision for software freedom by 2048, covering litigation, funding, Public Money Public Code, Device Neutrality, and youth initiatives to empower users controlling technology.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Web Summit

Reclaim Your Freedom with Free Libre Software Now

Explore digital freedom threats and solutions with Richard Stallman, discussing malicious software, surveillance, AI risks, and the importance of free software in preserving user autonomy.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

DevConf

Enforcing Device Neutrality in the EU

Discover how the Free Software Foundation Europe challenges Apple's restrictive practices through Device Neutrality litigation to protect software freedom and digital democracy.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Center for Language & Speech Processing(CLSP), JHU

Johns Hopkins University Computer Science Seminar

Discover Richard Stallman's insights on free software philosophy and computer science ethics in this comprehensive university seminar from Johns Hopkins.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CityTV.nl

The Exploitation Paradox in Open Source

Explore how open source's freedom-maximizing ideals paradoxically create new power imbalances across different technological eras from Linux to AI.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

media.ccc.de

Public Money? Public Code! A Campaign Framework to Promote Software Freedom

Campagne pour promouvoir les logiciels libres dans l'administration publique : stratégies, outils et succès pour influencer les décideurs et changer les politiques.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

linux.conf.au

Software Freedom is Essential to Human Freedom

Explore the crucial link between software freedom and human freedom in this thought-provoking keynote by Cory Doctorow, delving into monopolies, interoperability, and the future of open source.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

linux.conf.au

Open Source Won, but Software Freedom Hasn't Yet - A Guide & Commiseration Session for FOSS Activists

Exploring the paradox of open source success and software freedom challenges. Discusses activist strategies, compromises, and the future of FOSS in an increasingly proprietary world.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

EmacsConf and Emacs hangouts

GNU Emacs as Software Freedom in Practice

Explore GNU Emacs as a model of software freedom, empowering users through customization and community-driven development. Learn how Emacs embodies the GNU Project's vision of user-centric computing.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

media.ccc.de

Youth Hacking 4 Freedom - Free Software Competition for European Teenagers

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Concurso de programación para jóvenes europeos que fomenta la creación de proyectos de software libre, ofreciendo orientación de expertos y oportunidades para desarrollar habilidades y establecer conexiones.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

linux.conf.au

Film Freedom - Making and Releasing Films with Free Software

Explore open-source filmmaking tools and free culture funding models. Learn about KitCAT virtual studio system, Lib-Ray alternative to DVDs, and the Lunatics! animated series project.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

linux.conf.au

Preventing the IoT Dystopia with Copyleft

Exploring the challenges of IoT devices, GPL violations, and the importance of user rights in software modification. Discusses strategies to protect freedoms in the evolving landscape of interconnected devices.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

EmacsConf and Emacs hangouts

What I'd Like to See in Emacs

Richard Stallman discusses Emacs' future, emphasizing Lisp's importance, freedom concerns with JavaScript, and potential improvements in package naming, command interface, modularity, and text editing capabilities.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

EmacsConf and Emacs hangouts

What I'd Like to See in Emacs

Richard Stallman discusses Emacs development, free software philosophy, and various technical topics in a wide-ranging Q&A session, addressing user concerns and sharing insights on the future of GNU and Emacs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GOTO Conferences

How to Get Open Data into the Hands of Activists

Exploring the connection between activism and Open Data, proposing Open Analytics to transform data into actionable knowledge for social activists.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk