[fsf-community-team] Re: Welcome to the "fsf-community-team" mailing list

[Christos Iossifides]

Hi to all.

I'm Ch Iossif from ATH, Greece. [ http://users.ntua.gr/chiossif/index-en.html ]
I'm following one greek newspaper (www.tanea.gr) and a few news sites. But I'm 
only posting if I'm sure that I'll have contribution in the Free Software 
movement.
Major sites are www.insomnia.gr, www.e-pcmag.gr, www.adsl.com, 
www.linux-format.gr and more less popular.
I'm focusing esp. on the Linux (you won't find any GNU/Linux labeled theme :-( 
) and on C programming ( K&R styled :-) )
Finally my main Facebook (sorry!) activity is to "administer" the Ελεύθερο 
Λογισμικό (Free Software in Greek) group on Facebook.
There where two more named "Free Software... trapped by capitalism" and "It is 
Free and... benefit"  (translated from Ελεύθερο Λογισμικό… Παγιδευμένο στον 
καπιταλισμό!Είναι ελεύθερο και... συμφέρει! ) none of them PURE Free Software 
related.

I've just read the words to Avoid while I've read the main (Definition and Open 
Source  a long time ago).
I'll read  the 3rd and 4th.

I have to say that I'd like to take my chances and in case of help needed I'll 
ask for the ropes.This for an advance.
But if you want to read me:

    * Excerpt: Now with cloud computing and web-based applications,
even Linux users can use the same software as everyone else, through
their browsers. With other popular programs like Skype and Adobe Flash
producing Linux versions, the Linux desktop may finally be catching
on!
   * Ch Iossif: Human you missed the point. Even with cloud computing based
totally on Free Software you would miss the way to stand up for your rights if
you do not start "freeing" your WC (and switch it to a PC) with a GNU/Linux
Operating system. You'll get ALL of the "offered" apllications by using the
Free Software and you will stay away not only from the shop but mainly from
the EULAs and their copyright policy. Sorry but Linux does not need proprietary
software to catch on. If you find Free Software more difficult to get used to
(Best software is what you know best) I'll have to reply: You can not teach
an old dog new tricks. Choose...

I used to reply to thanks by "If you feel you have to thank someone don't. Join 
the community with your own mind and time and do the same as a public/social 
offer"

Take care,
Ch Iossif




----- Original Message ----
From: "address@hidden" <address@hidden>
To: address@hidden
Sent: Wed, December 9, 2009 8:45:55 AM
Subject: Welcome to the "fsf-community-team" mailing list

Welcome to the address@hidden mailing list! Thanks for
taking the first step in joining the FSF Community team.

Since you'll be helping the FSF get its free software message out, the
next step is for you to do some simple reading and writing to show
staff and other volunteers on this list that you're well-prepared for
the role.

Note: If you're already an FSF member, you probably have a very good
handle on all these questions. So please just bear with us and enjoy
the exercise :)

So, what we need you to do is pretty simple, just reply to the list at
address@hidden with the following:

1) Send us a quick introduction. What blogs, news sites, or
communities do you follow? Are there particular news topics that you
would like to focus on?

2) Let us know that you've read these five articles about the FSF's
basic philosophy and common mistakes that people make. Please ask any
questions you have about them (questions are good!).

    * The Free Software Definition
http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html
    * Why Open Source Misses the Point of Free Software
http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/open-source-misses-the-point.html
    * Did You Say Intellectual Property? It's a Seductive Mirage
http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/not-ipr.html
    * What's in a Name? http://www.gnu.org/gnu/why-gnu-linux.html
    * Words to Avoid http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/words-to-avoid.html


3) Write some short responses to these excerpts below, as if you were
responding with a short comment to somebody's blog post. These are
representative of the sort of things we often find ourselves
responding to. Be polite, concise, and -- most of all -- make sure you
hit the most important points.

This will give us an idea of your writing style, and it gives FSF
staff and other volunteers on the list a chance to offer feedback and
show you the ropes.

    * Excerpt: Richard Stallman started the FSF in order to promote
open source software like the Linux operating system, as an
alternative to expensive software like Windows.
    * Excerpt: Now with cloud computing and web-based applications,
even Linux users can use the same software as everyone else, through
their browsers. With other popular programs like Skype and Adobe Flash
producing Linux versions, the Linux desktop may finally be catching
on!
    * Excerpt: When combined with the other chapters that include
statutory damages, search and seizure powers for border guards,
anti-camcording rules, and mandatory disclosure of personal
information requirements, it is clear that there is no bigger
intellectual property issue today than the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade
Agreement being negotiated behind closed doors this week in Korea.

(From http://www.michaelgeist.ca/content/view/4510/125/)

Thank you so much for volunteering,

-Holmes

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