Mission Statement

This is a copy of the mission statement for the Manchester Free Software group, as agreed by its members

Manchester Free Software serves a growing need for a group in the Manchester area that focuses on free software. The group also covers topics which impact on the freedoms of computer users.

The purpose of this group is to:

• Increase awareness and promote the use of free software within Manchester.
• Provide a friendly and accessible community for individuals in Manchester to learn about and discuss free software, with particular emphasis on ethical considerations.
• Be a source of information regarding free software to individuals and organisations in Manchester.