HPR4166: Everybody organize Software Freedom Day!

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Personal Involvement: I have been organizing Software Freedom Day (SFD) in Brussels since 2012.
Digital Freedom Foundation (DFF):
- A nonprofit organization that has gone through various names and legal states.
- Focuses on celebrating digital freedom through various events.
- Initially focused on Software Freedom, later expanding to Hardware Freedom and Document Freedom.
- Briefly included Education Freedom Day and Culture Freedom Day, but resources were limited.

2004 Origins:
- Matt Oquist recognized the quality of free software and lamented its obscurity.
- Collaborated with the OpenCD project to create and distribute CDs containing free software.
- CDs were distributed to various groups, organizations, and libraries to raise awareness.

Awareness and Advocacy:
- Emphasis on the importance of making the public aware of the benefits and availability of free software.
- Efforts to advocate for the use of free software in various domains.

Expansion of Focus:
- The movement expanded from Software Freedom to include Hardware and Document Freedom.
- Periodic inclusion of Education and Culture Freedom days to address broader aspects of digital freedom.
Resource Limitations:
- Challenges faced due to limited resources, leading to a focus on the most impactful areas.

Call to Action:
- Encouragement for individuals and organizations to participate in and support Software Freedom Day.
- Emphasis on the collective effort required to promote and sustain the movement.

Contact and Participation:
- Register your event on the website or keep an eye on the blog for updates or inspiration
- Join the chat on the Software Freedom Day Matrix channel
- Follow us on Mastodon

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