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=== About us ===
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== '''About''' ==
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Established July 2021, LibrePlanet Denver is a group of activists and other volunteers who advocate for the ideals of [https://www.fsf.org/about/what-is-free-software Free/Libre Software] as an ethical social movement, and digital rights as a necessary means for a Free Society. <br>
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''We operate in accordance with the LibrePlanet [[LibrePlanet:Mission_Statement|Mission Statement]] and [[LibrePlanet:Code_of_Conduct|Code of Conduct]].''
  
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The LibrePlanet Denver Team is a group of volunteers and activists organized around furthering the ideals of free software and related issues concerning digital rights as necessary means for a free society. We operate in accordance with the LibrePlanet [[LibrePlanet:Mission_Statement|Mission Statement]] and [[LibrePlanet:Code_of_Conduct|Code of Conduct]].
 
  
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== '''Goals''' ==
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*Unite
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**Bridge connections between Free/Libre Software activists, users, and contributors regardless of location and culture
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*Encourage
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**Welcome those new to the Free/Libre concept and help to provide guidance via education, campaigns, and events
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*Advance
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**Build and contribute to Free/Libre Software code, documentation, and design
  
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* Educate
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== '''Meetings''' ==
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** Inform the public about free software
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No meetings are currently scheduled - we will hold routine meetings once LibrePlanet Denver reaches 6 members - see the [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:LibrePlanet_Denver#Join Join] section below! <br> For now, feel free to chat on our secure IRC channel (#LibrePlanet-colorado) on  [https://web.libera.chat/ Libera.Chat] (we monitor this channel daily). You may also consider attending an open house at your local hacker/maker space - [https://denhac.org/ denhac], or visit the [https://www.sofree.us/ Software Freedom School] near Denver, Colorado.
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* Advocate
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** Promote free software tools through projects, campaigns, and events
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* Supply
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** Provide materials and increase the availability of free software
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* Support
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** Offer local help getting and using free software
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== '''Activities''' ==
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* Unite
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LibrePlanet Denver presented a Lightning Talk during LibrePlanet Conference 2024! View the [[Media:LibrePlanet_Denver_Lightning_Talk_May_2024.pdf|presentation slides]] or watch the [https://media.libreplanet.org/ video presentation].
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** Bridge connections between free software activists and users
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We supply the above-mentioned organizations and local coffee shops with paper copies of the latest [https://www.fsf.org/bulletin Free Software Foundation (FSF) Bulletin] (semiannual magazine).
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*[https://www.fsf.org/free-software-supporter/2025/july Online copy of the latest Supporter] (monthly newsletter)
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**[http://www.fsf.org/free-software-supporter/subscribe Subscribe to the Supporter]
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[[File:LibrePlanet-denver-flyer-2024.jpg|390px|thumb|center|LibrePlanet Denver flyer, created by CO-Admin [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/User:Gnuamua Gnuamua] (Andrew), posted at denhac hacker/maker space]]
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=== Plans for the Future ===
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We would like to inspire the community to get involved through fun and creative activities that showcase the power and convenience of Free/Libre Software and the [https://www.fsf.org/campaigns/fight-to-repair Right to Repair], such as:
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*Electronics and Amateur Radio
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**Getting a Ham Radio license
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**Communication with the ISS and Satellites like [https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ARISS]
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**[https://denvermesh.org/ Denver Mesh(tastic)]
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**RC aircraft and drones
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**Raspberry Pi and Arduino projects
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**Soldering
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**Cabling/RJ45 termination
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**GNU/Linux router firmware flash/setup
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*Setting up Servers
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**Websites using Free/Libre Software
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**Running your own email server
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**Creating your own forum, blog, or Content Management System (CMS)
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**Jitsi Meet video chat software installation
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**Become a [https://community.torproject.org/relay/ Tor Relay Operator]
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*Cyber Security
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**Penetration Testing concepts and methods
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**Proper techniques to Secure your computer or server
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**How to use Encryption
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**[https://bootcamp.du.edu/blog/the-complete-guide-to-ethical-hacking/ Ethical Hacking]
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*'''What do you want to do?'''
  
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== '''Resources''' ==
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* Need help adopting Free/Libre Software? The [https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/the-journey-begins-with-a-single-step-climb-the-freedom-ladder Freedom Ladder] is a resource that you can use at your own pace
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* [https://www.eff.org/about Electronic Frontier Foundation EFF)]
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** Defend free speech. Fight surveillance. Support innovation. [https://act.eff.org/ '''TAKE ACTION!''']
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** Tips, tools and how-tos for safer online communications: [https://ssd.eff.org/ Surveillance Self-Defense Guide]
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat Internet Relay Chat (IRC)]
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** Don't know how to use IRC? [https://web.libera.chat/ click here], enter a username of your choice, and type #LibrePlanet-colorado into channel box and you will be connected!
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** [https://libera.chat/guides/basics What is IRC and how does it work?]
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** IRC client recommendation: [https://hexchat.github.io/ hexchat]
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** Having trouble registering your nickname on your IRC client? See [https://libera.chat/guides/registration Libera.Chat Nickname Registration]
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* Want to learn more about the GNU/Linux Command Line Interface (CLI)? [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Ittcl-online/ This guidebook] is a great starting point and reference.
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* Having trouble editing this page, your user profile, etc.? [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:LibrePlanet_Wiki_Helpers LibrePlanet Wiki Helpers Page]
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* [https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/open-source-misses-the-point.html Why Open Source misses the point of Free/Libre Software]
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* Support the Free Software Foundation (FSF) with a [https://my.fsf.org/join paid membership] or create a [https://my.fsf.org/user/register non-member account] at no cost
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** [https://www.fsf.org/associate/benefits FSF paid membership benefits]
  
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To become a member of the LibrePlanet Denver Chapter, please
 
  
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* Join our [[/Team List|team list]] by adding <nowiki>{{user CO}}</nowiki> anywhere on your profile
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== '''Contact''' ==
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* Join our IRC channel: #LibrePlanet-US-CO
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* Internet Relay Chat (IRC): #LibrePlanet-colorado on [https://web.libera.chat/ Libera.Chat]. We monitor this channel daily.
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* Our discussion list cannot be established until we reach five members :)
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* Email [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/User:Gnuamua Gnuamua] (Andrew, group leader): '''andrew@hoa-colors.com'''
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* Participate!
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**GnuPG encryption fingerprint: [https://keys.openpgp.org/search?q=8A14+11F0+9633+73D1+91C5+5596+668F+EAA7+EC25+9D49 8A14 11F0 9633 73D1 91C5 5596 668F EAA7 EC25 9D49]
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* Email David L. Willson (Group Admin, [https://sofree.us/ Software Freedom School] Director) "dlwillson@sofree.us"
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* Email [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/User:Mointerop mointerop] (Robbie, former group leader prior to moving out-of-state in September 2024): '''mointerop@tuta.com'''
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* Mailing list will we established once we reach 6 members. Reference: [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/LibrePlanet:Teams/New LibrePlanet Teams Help Wiki]
  
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== '''Join''' ==
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| 1. Support the Free Software Foundation (FSF) with a [https://my.fsf.org/join paid membership] or create a '''[https://my.fsf.org/user/register non-member account] at no cost'''. <br> 2. Log in to https://libreplanet.org using your FSF account. <br> 3. Use the [[Template:Profile_Page]] as a template to create your user profile. <br> 4. Add the LibrePlanet Denver Badge to your user profile by adding <nowiki>{{user WA}}</nowiki> to the bottom of your user profile (example: [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/User:Mointerop mointerop]).
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*Need help editing your user profile? [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:LibrePlanet_Denver#Contact Contact us] or see the [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:LibrePlanet_Wiki_Helpers LibrePlanet Wiki Helpers Page] for more information.
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Your username will also be automatically included in the LibrePlanet Denver Members list (see below) once the LibrePlanet Denver Badge has been added to your user profile. <br> {{user Denver}}
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{{featured resource|month=November|year=2023}}
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'''This page was last updated July 2025'''
  
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* We are currently communicating with University of Colorado in hopes of creating a collaboration due to their similar ideal of Open Educational Resources (OER). See more about OER at <https://library-cuanschutz.libguides.com/oer>.
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Latest revision as of 00:21, 30 July 2025

About

Established July 2021, LibrePlanet Denver is a group of activists and other volunteers who advocate for the ideals of Free/Libre Software as an ethical social movement, and digital rights as a necessary means for a Free Society.
We operate in accordance with the LibrePlanet Mission Statement and Code of Conduct.


Goals

  • Unite
    • Bridge connections between Free/Libre Software activists, users, and contributors regardless of location and culture
  • Encourage
    • Welcome those new to the Free/Libre concept and help to provide guidance via education, campaigns, and events
  • Advance
    • Build and contribute to Free/Libre Software code, documentation, and design


Meetings

No meetings are currently scheduled - we will hold routine meetings once LibrePlanet Denver reaches 6 members - see the Join section below!
For now, feel free to chat on our secure IRC channel (#LibrePlanet-colorado) on Libera.Chat (we monitor this channel daily). You may also consider attending an open house at your local hacker/maker space - denhac, or visit the Software Freedom School near Denver, Colorado.

Denhac.png Sfs.png EFF-logo.png


Activities

LibrePlanet Denver presented a Lightning Talk during LibrePlanet Conference 2024! View the presentation slides or watch the video presentation.
We supply the above-mentioned organizations and local coffee shops with paper copies of the latest Free Software Foundation (FSF) Bulletin (semiannual magazine).

LibrePlanet Denver flyer, created by CO-Admin Gnuamua (Andrew), posted at denhac hacker/maker space

Plans for the Future

We would like to inspire the community to get involved through fun and creative activities that showcase the power and convenience of Free/Libre Software and the Right to Repair, such as:

  • Electronics and Amateur Radio
    • Getting a Ham Radio license
    • Communication with the ISS and Satellites like ARISS
    • Denver Mesh(tastic)
    • RC aircraft and drones
    • Raspberry Pi and Arduino projects
    • Soldering
    • Cabling/RJ45 termination
    • GNU/Linux router firmware flash/setup
  • Setting up Servers
    • Websites using Free/Libre Software
    • Running your own email server
    • Creating your own forum, blog, or Content Management System (CMS)
    • Jitsi Meet video chat software installation
    • Become a Tor Relay Operator
  • Cyber Security
    • Penetration Testing concepts and methods
    • Proper techniques to Secure your computer or server
    • How to use Encryption
    • Ethical Hacking
  • What do you want to do?


Resources


Contact


Join

1. Support the Free Software Foundation (FSF) with a paid membership or create a non-member account at no cost.
2. Log in to https://libreplanet.org using your FSF account.
3. Use the Template:Profile_Page as a template to create your user profile.
4. Add the LibrePlanet Denver Badge to your user profile by adding {{user WA}} to the bottom of your user profile (example: mointerop).

Your username will also be automatically included in the LibrePlanet Denver Members list (see below) once the LibrePlanet Denver Badge has been added to your user profile.

DEN This user is a member of LibrePlanet Denver


Members
Gnuamua
LibrePlanet Denver
Mointerop
Tr3b


This page was a featured resource in November 2023.


This page was last updated July 2025




LibrePlanet Denver
Region North America
Area United States of America
Website https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:LibrePlanet_Denver
Available language(s) English
Contact IRC: #LibrePlanet-colorado on Libera.Chat
Members 3
Description Free Society activists
Current status ACTIVE
Retrieved from "https://libreplanet.org/wiki?title=Group:LibrePlanet_Denver&oldid=71867"