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** [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] | + | ** 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] | + | * Having trouble editing this page, your user profile, etc.? [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:LibrePlanet_Wiki_Helpers LibrePlanet Wiki Helpers Page] |
* [https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/open-source-misses-the-point.html Why open source misses the point of free/libre software] | * [https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/open-source-misses-the-point.html Why open source misses the point of free/libre software] | ||
* 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 | * 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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− | | 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 | + | | 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. Edit your FSF user profile to include the LibrePlanet Denver Badge by adding <nowiki>{{user Denver}}</nowiki> to the bottom of your user profile. |
+ | *Need help editing your user profile? Email the group leader or see the [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:LibrePlanet_Wiki_Helpers LibrePlanet Wiki Helpers Page] for more information. | ||
+ | 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. Example: [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/User:Macrohumanity macrohumanity]. <br> {{user Denver}} | ||
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Revision as of 14:12, 17 March 2024
About
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
Starting Point
- Where to Begin?
- The Freedom Ladder is a resource that you can use to begin adopting free/libre software at your own pace.
- Switching to using a GNU/Linux Operating System (OS) from other proprietary options (Windows, MacOS) involves a learning curve - we are here to provide you with help and support.
- The Freedom Ladder is a resource that you can use to begin adopting free/libre software at your own pace.
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.
Activities
- We supply the above-mentioned organizations and local coffee shops with paper copies of the latest Free Software Foundation (FSF) Bulletin (semiannual magazine).
- Online copy of the latest Supporter (monthly newsletter)
- 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?
- Electronics and Amateur Radio
- 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:
Resources
- 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.
- Surveillance Self-Defense: tips, tools and how-tos for safer online communications - a project of the Electronic Frontier Foundation EFF)
- TAKE ACTION! protect end-to-end encryption
- EFF Action Center
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Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
- Don't know how to use IRC? click here, enter a username of your choice, and type #LibrePlanet-US-CO-DEN into channel box and you will be connected!
- What is IRC and how does it work?
- IRC client recommendation: hexchat
- Having trouble registering your nickname on your IRC client? See Libera.Chat Nickname Registration
- Having trouble editing this page, your user profile, etc.? LibrePlanet Wiki Helpers Page
- Why open source misses the point of free/libre software
- Support the Free Software Foundation with a paid membership or create a non-member account at no cost
Contact
- Internet Relay Chat (IRC): #LibrePlanet-US-CO-DEN on Libera.Chat. We monitor this channel daily.
- Email macrohumanity (Robbie, group leader): 1rcummin@protonmail.com
- GnuPG encryption fingerprint: E3B6 F7BD 9D53 B96E E453 599A A4C0 025C 07E4 97E9
- Email Gnuamua (Andrew): andrew@hoa-colors.com
- GnuPG encryption fingerprint: CDF6 AE62 7AF9 EE8E 7D3B AA2E F987 C312 7D84 8B50
- Mailing list will we established once we reach 6 members. Reference: LibrePlanet Teams Help Wiki
Join
1. Support the Free Software Foundation (FSF) with a paid membership or create a non-member account at no cost. 2. Edit your FSF user profile to include the LibrePlanet Denver Badge by adding {{user Denver}} to the bottom of your user profile.
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. Example: macrohumanity.
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Members |
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Gnuamua |
LibrePlanet Colorado |
LibrePlanet Denver |
Macrohumanity |
Mointerop |
Tr3b |
This page was a featured resource in November 2023.
Note | IRC: #LibrePlanet-US-CO-DEN on Libera.Chat |
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Region | North America |
Area | United States of America |
Website | https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:LibrePlanet_Denver |
Available language(s) | English |
Contact | 1rcummin@protonmail.com |
Members | 2 |
Description | Free society activists |
Current status | ACTIVE |