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<div>We can only learn in freedom if the software we use is free. Your donation helps us bring free software to learning environments around the world. What better way is there to learn about free software than by using it? Free software in education is vital for a free society. Together, we can build a future in which everyone will be able to learn in freedom and will know their rights as a user.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>your freedom</div><div></div><div>Download File ✅
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The RYF certification mark means that these products meet the FSF's standards in regard to users' freedom, control over the product, and privacy.</div><div></div><div></div><div>BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Friday, April 30th, 2021 -- The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today awarded Respects Your Freedom (RYF) certification to the Free Software Wireless-N Mini Router v3 (TPE-R1300) from ThinkPenguin, Inc. The RYF certification mark means that these products meet the FSF's standards in regard to users' freedom, control over the product, and privacy.</div><div></div><div></div><div>BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Thursday, January 30, 2020 -- The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today awarded Respects Your Freedom (RYF) certification to the Libiquity dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi card, from Libiquity LLC. The RYF certification mark means that Libiquity's distribution of this device meets the FSF's standards in regard to users' freedom, control over the product, and privacy.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>I did exactly this. I retired from my job and will never go back, yet I work harder than I ever worked. That reality crushes the current perception most people have of wealth, retirement, and freedom.</div><div></div><div></div><div>So then what is religious freedom? Our time in Oman did not answer this question for me. Rather, our discussions with Omani Christians and Muslims as well as our Bangladeshi peers demonstrated how complex this concept truly is. Neither Oman nor the United States is perfect when it comes to their treatment of different religions. And yet, Oman turned a mirror to the United States to reveal what can be easily overlooked when you are otherwise in the middle of it.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Your Freedom is a free, downloadable application, which overcomes common problems of censorship, protocol, time and access restrictions. It enables Virtual Private Tunnelling and lets you bypass firewalls and proxy servers. It transforms your local PC into an unrestricted web proxy: connecting you transparently to the Internet; providing you with access to all web pages; and solving issues of censorship.</div><div></div><div></div><div>So, I urge you to educate yourself and others on this solemn day. There are websites below featuring amazing organizations to get involved with or suggestions of ways to remember on Memorial Day. A few suggestions I have are to visit a memorial, run in honor of a fallen soldier, take a moment of silence at 3 p.m., and pray for or reach out to our Gold Star families.</div><div></div><div></div><div>"This equipment is supposed to save your life," David Burchell, whohas type 1 diabetes, told the BBC. "And basically it broke, justshowing a white screen, and I had a panic. ... I was left without anactive test, other than the fingerprint testing. Pricking your fingera hundred times a week is a nightmare."</div><div></div><div></div><div>Burchell deleted the app and tried to reinstall it to fix the problembut said, "when trying to redownload it, they'd taken it off the appstore so I couldn't download it [again]." Despite what its name maysuggest, there is nothing libre about the LibreLink app. It'sproprietary software, which means users must depend on the company tokeep it running and to distribute it. With free software,Burchell would have had the freedom to run, copy, distribute, study,change, and improve the software himself, or he could have leanedon a community of developers and users to share and fix the software,and the old version of the software would have been available torevert the update.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Two months later, with Apple's update to iOS 17, users of theFreeStyle LibreLink and Libre 2 apps had reason again to fear that thesoftware they rely on wouldn't work after updating their iPhones. Thistime, users all over the world were affected. In September, Abbottwarned Apple users: "As part of the upcoming iOS 17 release, Appleis introducing StandBy Mode and Assistive Access Mode ... this releasemay impact your experience with the FreeStyle Libre 2 app, theFreeStyle LibreLink app, or the FreeStyle LibreLinkUp app. Werecommend that you disable automatic operating system updates on thesmartphone using the mentioned apps." This warning was made becauseStandBy Mode would sometimes prohibit time-sensitive notificationssuch as glucose alarms, and the Assistive Access Mode would impactsensor activation and alarm setting modification in the app.</div><div></div><div></div><div>What would happen if any of the Bluetooth hearing aids manufacturersdecided not to provide updates for models of which the warrantyexpired? Well, if the software on these hearing aids were free (as infreedom), then the free software community could help keep itupdated. But owners of medical aids that run proprietary software maybe disappointed to find out that they must throw their devices awayand buy a new pair, even if the hardware is otherwise still workingwell.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Free software in medical aids helps the patient, the environment,and the healthcare system. After all, the software in hearing aids,insulin pumps and pacemakers controls parts of our body. We should beallowed to control it. Software in medical aids has to respect ourfreedom! Free software can make the medical device last longer. Thefree software community can fix bugs and provide updates so thatpatients are not left at the mercy of the companies. Then, patientscan choose to repair their device instead of throwing itaway. Last but not least, long-time support can save the healthcaresystem and its patients lots of money.</div><div></div><div></div><div>In a world where information is at our fingertips, it's easy to overlook the critical role of libraries in preserving the freedom to think, learn, and express ourselves. The First Amendment of the Constitution guarantees our right to free speech, but did you know that this also covers our freedom to access and share information?</div><div></div><div></div><div>A democracy relies on well-informed citizens who can make decisions based on a wide range of information. In addition, intellectual freedom encourages a variety of thoughts and opinions, leading to progress and innovation.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Libraries are centers of intellectual freedom. They offer collections of books and resources that represent diverse ideas, subjects, and topics, and make those collections available to everyone in the community, regardless of origin, age, or status. Libraries allow individuals to explore different ideas and viewpoints and formulate their own opinions. To learn more about your rights as a library user, visit the American Library Association's Bill of Rights, opens a new window.</div><div></div><div></div><div>When libraries strive to build diverse collections to support intellectual freedom, collections may include content that some find controversial or offensive. It's normal to come across ideas different from what we believe in a country that values free speech. However, some people seek to censor or ban books and topics they find objectionable, making them inaccessible to others. Librarians work to combat this form of censorship by observing Banned Books Week, a week in late September or early October dedicated to raising awareness about the ongoing issue of censorship and emphasizing the importance of intellectual freedom in our communities. Learn more about Banned Books Week, opens a new window.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Join us on October 1st for Book Jam: A fREADom Festival, celebrating intellectual freedom and unrestricted reading together with the music of talented young musicians. Learn more about the role that libraries play in fostering an informed citizenry and supporting a healthy democracy.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Certain things about the Christian life are important and certain other things are far more important than the ones that are important. If we focus on the less important, we will build a prison for ourselves and for others that will rob us of our freedom. You can focus on rules, regulations, propriety, and programs for righteousness; or you can focus on Christ and your relationship with him.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Banned Books Week celebrates intellectual freedom and spotlights the value of open access to information. WCCLS supports the idea that the freedom to read is essential to our democracy. Free access to books, ideas, and information in public libraries is essential for education, employment, and self-government.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Banned Books Week, Oct. 1 to 7, 2023, draws attention to books that have been targeted for removal or restriction in libraries. The content of the books targeted for restriction varies over time, but the reason they are targeted remains the same: a belief that individual adults and parents cannot be trusted to choose their own reading material or that of their children. Instead of empowering readers and parents, censorship and book challenges restrict freedom.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Update: On Tuesday, Sept. 26, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously declared their support for the freedom to read in Washington County, by officially declaring the first week of October Banned Books Week in Washington County. Tattersall and library staff from Tualatin Public Library, Hillsboro Public Library, and Garden Home Community Library, presented the Banned Books Week proclamation, which was then adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. Watch a video of the presentation and proclamation.</div><div></div><div> df19127ead</div>
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