Group: LibrePlanet Missouri
About Us
In the earliest stage of forming, the LibrePlanet Missouri Team will organize to promote the ideals of free software and digital rights as fundamental to a modern free society. We operate in accordance with the LibrePlanet Mission Statement and Code of Conduct.
Direct Action gets the Goods!
My plan, at this early stage is to build a kind of user group. My starting point is just myself offering presentations and assistance to local folks. I'm in a rural area, 90 miles south of St. Louis. Only 4,500 live in this town. But the local library and a local non-profit are interested in supporting a project to UpCycle old computers and offer training to use them. That is the initial core of this project.
Like much of rural America, rural Missouri is relatively impoverished which means generally lower levels of access and adoption of technology and training. Given the lower level of financial resources, areas such as ours would greatly benefit from grassroots projects that help extend the life of older computers while also offering training in the use of GNU/Linux and Free Software.
A long-term goal would to see other rural counties and towns in the state offer similar projects through local libraries or similar public spaces.
- General advocacy to the public about GNU+Linux and Free Software
- Events Tabling
- Group presentations
- Offer on-the-ground support to aid in the adoption by the public of GNU+Linux and Free Software
- GNU+Linux Install Events and appointments
- Small classes and workshops
Join Us
To become a member of LibrePlanet Missouri you might start with the following:
- Join our Team List by adding {{user MO}} anywhere on your profile!
- Join our IRC channel:#libreplanet-us-mo
- Contact Denny at denny@beardystarstuff.net
Current Projects
Our first member is currently organizing a community project in Fredericktown, MO. This project, dubbed Community Computer UpCycle is upgrading donated computers to GNU/Linux which will be given away to people in the community. Learn more...
We are also offering assistance to people who request assistance updating their computers running Windows or macOS to GNU/Linux. Additionally we are organizing a series of educational events.
Upcoming Events
Digital Security and Privacy: How to protect yourself when using a mobile phone and computer
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Ozark Regional Library, 115 South Main St, Fredericktown, MO
Digital security and privacy for beginners! Your computer and your mobile phone leak vital data about you every minute that they are turned on and connected to a network. Your web browser and most apps often function like spyware, some apps are even designed as spyware. It’s up to you to protect your privacy.
We'll be discussing how users can take a proactive approach to security will help them protect their location, communications like texts, other people’s data in their address book, health data, information about the websites they visit and much more. As a part of our recommendations we will advocate the use of Free Software and explain why it is the better choice in terms of privacy and security.
Assisted GNU/Linux Installs
Date: Monday, September 22, 2025) Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Ozark Regional Library, 115 South Main St, Fredericktown, MO
Assisted GNU/Linux Installs
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025) Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Ozark Regional Library, 115 South Main St, Fredericktown, MO
Overview of GNU/Linux and Free Software
Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Ozark Regional Library, 115 South Main St, Fredericktown, MO
* A short presentation: ** What is GNU+Linux? ** Why use GNU+Linux? ** Intro to using GNU+Linux ** Demonstrations of Free/Libre Software for document editing and sharing ** An opportunity for potential new users or existing users to meet and share
| Note | LibrePlanet Missouri Users Group for Free Software Users and Activists |
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| Region | North America |
| Area | United States of America |
| Website | {{{website}}} |
| Available language(s) | English |
| Contact | beardystarstuff |
| Current status | Active |
| Members |
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| Beardystarstuff |
| LibrePlanet Missouri |
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