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== '''About''' ==
 
== '''About''' ==
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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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>
*''We operate in accordance with the LibrePlanet [[LibrePlanet:Mission_Statement|Mission Statement]] and [[LibrePlanet:Code_of_Conduct|Code of Conduct]].''
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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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== '''Goals''' ==
 
== '''Goals''' ==
 
*Unite
 
*Unite
**Bridge connections between free/libre software activists, users, and contributors regardless of location and culture
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**Bridge connections between Free/Libre Software activists, users, and contributors regardless of location and culture
 
*Encourage
 
*Encourage
**Welcome those new to the free/libre concept and help to provide guidance via education, campaigns, and events
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**Welcome those new to the Free/Libre concept and help to provide guidance via education, campaigns, and events
 
*Advance
 
*Advance
**Build and contribute to free/libre software code, documentation, and design
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**Build and contribute to Free/Libre Software code, documentation, and design
  
=='''A Starting Point'''==
 
*Where to Begin ?
 
**Often it can be a daunting and time consuming task to start incorporating and using Free Software in one's daily life.
 
**The [https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/the-journey-begins-with-a-single-step-climb-the-freedom-ladder Freedom Ladder] is a concept where you can start slow and at your own pace, slowly transferring to using Free Software as you feel comfortable and in small steps.
 
***Using this approach, you can become involved and not feel intimidated or overwhelmed.
 
***Switching to using a Gnu/Linux Operating System, from other propriety options involves a learning curve. However, we are here to help guide you, and provide you with help and support for any problems you may encounter.
 
  
 
== '''Meetings''' ==
 
== '''Meetings''' ==
No meetings are currently scheduled.<br>We will hold routine meetings once LibrePlanet Denver reaches ~10 members - see the [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:LibrePlanet_Denver#Join Join] section below! <br> For now, feel free to chat on the irc channel (we monitor the channel daily), and please consider attending an open house at your local hacker/maker space - [https://denhac.org/ denhac]. <br/>
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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-US-CO-DEN) 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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== '''Activities''' ==
 
== '''Activities''' ==
* We recently supplied denhac with 8 paper copies of the [https://www.fsf.org/about/ Free Software Foundation (FSF)] Bulletin Issue 42 (Spring 2023)
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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].
** Online copy of the latest bulletin: https://www.fsf.org/free-software-supporter/2023/november
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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).
* Plans for the Future...
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*[https://www.fsf.org/free-software-supporter/2024/september Online copy of the latest Supporter] (monthly newsletter)
** We would like to inspire the community to get involved through fun and creative activities that showcase the power and convenience of Free Software such as:
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**[http://www.fsf.org/free-software-supporter/subscribe Subscribe to the Supporter]
***Electronics and Amateur Radio:  This topic shows a tangible need for [https://www.fsf.org/campaigns/fight-to-repair Right to Repair]
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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]]
****Getting a Ham Radio license
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=== Plans for the Future ===
****Communication with the ISS and Satellites like [https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ARISS]
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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:
****RC aircraft and drones
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*Electronics and Amateur Radio
****Raspberry Pi and Arduino projects
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**Getting a Ham Radio license
***Setting up Servers
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**Communication with the ISS and Satellites like [https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ARISS]
****Websites using Free Software
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**[https://denvermesh.org/ Denver Mesh(tastic)]
****Running your own email server
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**RC aircraft and drones
****Creating your own Forum, blog, or Content Management System
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**Raspberry Pi and Arduino projects
****Jitsi Meet video chat software installation
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**Soldering
***Cyber Security
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**Cabling/RJ45 termination
****Penetration Testing concepts and methods
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**GNU/Linux router firmware flash/setup
****Proper techniques to Secure your computer or server
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*Setting up Servers
****How to use Encryption
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**Websites using Free/Libre Software
****[https://bootcamp.du.edu/blog/the-complete-guide-to-ethical-hacking/ Ethical Hacking]
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**Running your own email server
***What do you want to do?
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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?'''
  
 
   
 
   
 
== '''Resources''' ==
 
== '''Resources''' ==
*[https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Ittcl-online/ Guidebook] for using the terminal and command line in GNU userspace. This is a long book, but it is a great starting point and reference.
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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
* [https://ssd.eff.org/ Surveillance Self-Defense]: tips, tools and how-tos for safer online communications - a project of the [https://www.eff.org/about Electronic Frontier Foundation]
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* [https://www.eff.org/about Electronic Frontier Foundation EFF)]
* TAKE ACTION! [https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/take-action-protect-end-to-end-encryption protect end-to-end encryption]
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** Defend free speech. Fight surveillance. Support innovation. [https://act.eff.org/ '''TAKE ACTION!''']
** Electronic Frontier Foundation [https://act.eff.org/ Action Center]
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** Tips, tools and how-tos for safer online communications: [https://ssd.eff.org/ Surveillance Self-Defense Guide]
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat Internet Relay Chat (IRC)]
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat Internet Relay Chat (IRC)]
 
** Don't know how to use IRC? [https://web.libera.chat/ click here], enter a username of your choice, and type #LibrePlanet-US-CO-DEN into channel box and you will be connected!
 
** Don't know how to use IRC? [https://web.libera.chat/ click here], enter a username of your choice, and type #LibrePlanet-US-CO-DEN into channel box and you will be connected!
 
** [https://libera.chat/guides/basics What is IRC and how does it work?]
 
** [https://libera.chat/guides/basics What is IRC and how does it work?]
 
** IRC client recommendation: [https://hexchat.github.io/ hexchat]
 
** IRC client recommendation: [https://hexchat.github.io/ hexchat]
** Having trouble registering your nickname on your IRC client? [https://libera.chat/guides/registration Libera.Chat Nickname Registration]
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** Having trouble registering your nickname on your IRC client? See [https://libera.chat/guides/registration Libera.Chat Nickname Registration]
* Having trouble editing this page, your user profile, etc.? [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:LibrePlanet_Wiki_Helpers LibrePlanet Wiki Helpers]
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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.
* [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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* Having trouble editing this page, your user profile, etc.? [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:LibrePlanet_Wiki_Helpers LibrePlanet Wiki Helpers Page]
* Support the Free Software Foundation 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.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  
 
** [https://www.fsf.org/associate/benefits FSF paid membership benefits]
 
** [https://www.fsf.org/associate/benefits FSF paid membership benefits]
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== '''Contact''' ==
 
== '''Contact''' ==
* Internet Relay Chat (IRC): #LibrePlanet-US-CO-DEN on [https://web.libera.chat/ Libera.Chat] We monitor this Daily.
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* Internet Relay Chat (IRC): #LibrePlanet-US-CO-DEN on [https://web.libera.chat/ Libera.Chat]. We monitor this channel daily.
* Email the group leader (Robbie) via email: '''1rcummin@protonmail.com'''
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* Email [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/User:Gnuamua Gnuamua] (Andrew, group leader): '''andrew@hoa-colors.com'''
**GnuPG encryption fingerprint: E3B6 F7BD 9D53 B96E E453 599A A4C0 025C 07E4 97E9
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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]
* Email Gnuamua (Andrew): '''andrew@hoa-colors.com'''
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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'''
** GnuPG encryption fingerprint: CDF6 AE62 7AF9 EE8E 7D3B AA2E F987 C312 7D84 8B50
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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]
* Our mailing list cannot be established until we reach 6 members. reference: [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/LibrePlanet:Teams/New LibrePlanet Teams Help Wiki]
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== '''Join''' ==
 
== '''Join''' ==
 
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| 1. Support the Free Software Foundation 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. Include this badge on your user profile, add <nowiki>{{user Denver}}</nowiki> to the bottom of your user profile. <br> example: [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/User:Macrohumanity macrohumanity]. <br> note: 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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| 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. Edit your LibrePlanet user profile to include the LibrePlanet Denver Badge by adding <nowiki>{{user Denver}}</nowiki> to the bottom of your user profile (example: [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/User:Macrohumanity 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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'''This page was last updated September 2024'''

Latest revision as of 00:08, 12 September 2024


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-US-CO-DEN) 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. Edit your LibrePlanet user profile to include the LibrePlanet Denver Badge by adding {{user Denver}} 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 Colorado
LibrePlanet Denver
Macrohumanity
Mointerop
Tr3b



This page was a featured resource in November 2023.


This page was last updated September 2024

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-US-CO-DEN on Libera.Chat
Members 3
Description Free Society activists
Current status ACTIVE