Finished And Discontinued Projects

These projects were finished, and we keep the information here for archiving purposes.

SELF

The SELF project (Science, Education and Learning in Freedom) aims at creating a repository of educational materials on Free Software and Open Standards. It does this by providing a platform for the collaborative development of educational materials, as well as by engaging in the development of educational materials that are missing in the field today.

Microsoft versus European Union citizens

In 2001 the European Union, through the DG Competition of the European Commission (lead by Mr. Mario Monti), started investigating Microsoft's dominant position in the market for desktop operating systems. The Free Software Foundation Europe was invited by the European Commission to represent the interests of the Free Software movement. Since 2004, FSFE is participating in the appeal to again defend competition and freedom of choice against abuses.

World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)

The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) was a two-summit UN conference organised by the ITU at which important cornerstones for the information and knowledge society should be laid. FSFE is participated along with other civil societies to make sure that the principles of the digital age will protect digital freedom, sharing of knowledge, access to information and Free Software.

Brave GNU World

The Brave GNU World is a monthly column that addresses technical and non-technical readers alike. Its aim is to provide insights into current projects and developments based upon the philosophy of Free Software. The Brave GNU World is currently available in nine languages, possibly making it the farthest-spread monthly column worldwide.

6th EC Framework Programme (FP6)

Founding of research&development by the European Commission is usually done within the "framework programmes" (FPs). These last for four years and FP6 has started officially on December 17th, 2002. The FSF Europe seeks to help with Free Software related activities in FP6.

Classification of Free Software as a World Cultural Heritage

The objectives are to have Free Software classified as an intangible world cultural heritage by the UNESCO, and registered in the World Memory Register (another UNESCO project). The Free Software community and the UNESCO share the same freedom, equality and fraternity values. Such a recognition would be a great promotion of Free Software.

AGNULA: A GNU/Linux Audio distribution

The AGNULA project aims at creating a fully functional, entirely Free Software GNU/Linux distribution for professional audio users. It is a project run by key players in the audio field with funding by the European Commission. The FSFE as a partner of this project is taking care of the legal issues, the long-term aspects and also making sure the Free Software community interests are heard.

EUCD - Copyright extensions that harm

The European Copyright Directive (EUCD) is the European equivalent of the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). These laws not only lead to the creation of monopolies and cartels, they also provide serious impediments to the Freedoms of speech and press, as they provide means for digital censorship. The FSF Europe is actively involved in the resistance against such harmful legislation.

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