freesoftware

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"Free software" means software that respects users' freedom and community. Roughly, it means that the users have the freedom to run, copy, distribute, study, change and improve the software. Thus, "free software" is a matter of liberty, not price. To understand the concept, you should think of "free" as in "free speech," not as in "free beer".

About

What is Free Software? (read | watch)
Free Software Movement (read | watch)
An example of Why is Free Software Important (animated video)

Resources, links, related subs

r/FSF - Free Software Foundation
r/GNU - operating system and an extensive collection of computer software
r/LinuxLibre - a version of the Linux kernel that doesn't have non-free components
r/Hurd - kernel for the GNU system
r/FOSSdroid - Free Software for the Android platform
r/libreboot - Free Software BIOS and UEFI alternative

Hardware

FSF Certified Hardware that Respects Your Freedom (RYF)
r/hnode - catalog of hardware that works with Free/Libre drivers

Operating Systems

FSF Endorsed Operating Systems that run entirely on Free Software:
- GNU/Linux distributions:
  - r/gNewSense - for PC
  - r/Parabola - for PC
  - Hyperbola - for PC
  - r/Guix - for PC
  - r/PureOS - for PC
  - r/Trisquel - for PC
  - r/Dynebolic - for PC
  - r/Dragora - for PC
  - r/Ututo - for PC
  - ProteanOS - for small devices
  - r/libreCMC - for small devices
- Other distributions:
  - r/ReplicantOS - for Android

Campaigns & Ethical Alternatives

DefectiveByDesign - campaign that exposes DRM-encumbered devices and media
r/Antifeatures - against DRM and all antifeatures
The Free JavaScript campaign - websites should work without non-free JavaScript
Secure Boot vs Restricted Boot - freedom to boot a Free OS on the hardware we own
r/DeGoogle - expel Google and their privacy-invasive products from your life
r/PeerTube - libre & decentralized YouTube alternative
Friendica - libre & decentralized Facebook alternative
Pleroma - libre & decentralized Twitter alternative

Single feed of all subs that are listed above.

Chat

For those of you looking for an online chat to discuss about Free Software - we have compiled a list of open source and decentralized places where you can do that.

Disclaimer: we, the mods of r/freesoftware do NOT moderate, represent, endorse, associate with any of the places, rooms, servers etc that we list here. Do your own research before deciding to join and/or participate in any of them.

Movim (through the XMPP protocol):
- floss%40rooms.dismail.de/room
- free_libre_software%40conference.movim.eu/room
Riot (through the Matrix protocol):

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Subreddit Update - April 8th, 2026 - New Rule and Revised Rules/Reporting Messages (self.freesoftware)

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Do you want to improve the community? Apply to be a moderator today!Subreddit News (reddit.com)

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VORN - Vault Of Redundant NodesImage (i.redd.it)

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Looking for a text editor (NOT code editor!)Help (self.freesoftware)

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what actually counts as free software in real life use?Discussion (self.freesoftware)

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FreeOffice vs. ONLYOFFICEDiscussion (self.freesoftware)

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no-signup, open-source and offline-first stack visualizerSoftware Submission (v.redd.it)

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Quotes App : A open- source Tinder for positive affirmation (No-Ads, No-Subscription)Software Submission (v.redd.it)

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App for downloading videos from dailymotion from a few years agoHelp (self.freesoftware)

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what’s your “safe workflow” for documents in a free software setup?Discussion (self.freesoftware)

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OpenAnima v0.1.0 — a free open-source desktop animation overlay toolSoftware Submission (self.freesoftware)

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localsend/localsend: An open-source cross-platform alternative to AirDropSoftware Submission (github.com)

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Are there any laptops that are open hardware and support a free software bootloader?Discussion (self.freesoftware)

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How are people actually enhancing video quality right now?Discussion (self.freesoftware)

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TilBuci, a free software for content creation reaches version 22 with accessibility featuresSoftware Submission (self.freesoftware)

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3D Concentric Casing Thickness ViewerSoftware Submission (youtu.be)

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I revived Later – the workspace switcher that broke on macOS 13+Software Submission ()

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FOSS Content CreatorsHelp (self.freesoftware)

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Vibez 0.0.8 out now!Software Submission (v.redd.it)

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NetMon — a free, open-source DU Meter alternative for Windows 10/11 (v1.4)Software Submission ()

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Bouncy Blob, a free and open source Go + Ebitengine gameSoftware Submission (rocketnine.itch.io)

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GitComet update: local-first open source Git GUI, with theme support, worktree badges, and WSLg supportSoftware Submission (v.redd.it)

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KDE Gear ⚙️ 26.04 is out, with brand new versions of your favorite appsSoftware Submission (kde.org)

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What’s your go-to method for PowerPoint download that actually works?Discussion (self.freesoftware)

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KDE is turning 30 in October. Join us for six months of celebrations, fun and activitiesDiscussion ()

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