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Re: [SFD-discuss] SFD-discuss Digest, Vol 22, Issue 4
by Salvador Garcia Z. Aug. 2, 2008

Aug. 2, 2008

sfd-discuss-request(a)sf-day.org escribió: > Send SFD-discuss mailing list submissions to > sfd-discuss(a)sf-day.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > sfd-discuss-request(a)sf-day.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > sfd-discuss-owner(a)sf-day.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of SFD-discuss digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: SFD-promotion virus by "uncorkers" team? (Shashi) > 2. Re: SFD-promotion virus by "uncorkers" team? (Shashi) > 3. Re: SFD-promotion virus by "uncorkers" team? (Shashi) > 4. Re: SFD-promotion virus by "uncorkers" team? (Shashi) > 5. Re: SFD-promotion virus by "uncorkers" team? (Janet Hawtin) > 6. Re: SFD-promotion virus by "uncorkers" team? (Shashi) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 19:33:39 +0530 > From: Shashi <connect2shashi(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [SFD-discuss] SFD-promotion virus by "uncorkers" team? > To: "Open discussions about SFD" <sfd-discuss(a)sf-day.org> > Message-ID: > <110ee9010808020703m4ac9774fh9608ba355b68784f(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Hey I really don't know what a sponsor means... I am thinking of > putting fsf as the sponsor (only sponsor) for the college fest... I > mean just tell me if i can do it and are sponsors the ones who funds > an act (always?)... > > On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 7:31 PM, Shashi <connect2shashi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> In the place where I am PPL reallllly don't care about software >> itself!!!! but what about the Wireless connection I did not understan >> what you meant by "two sites"... I got your fabulous work message I'll >> upload photos and give a link in the wiki after that!!!! I mean i >> don't think you are understanding what i said...Look this is my plan >> 1. first each member will choose 2 inet cafes go to the owner, >> negotiate about the Thing and put the processes that cater the info >> on each computer and people who find it interesting can copy a copy by >> clicking on ok... the copy can also be a harmless and always open >> source html instead of an exe... or a native chm which is not quite >> "open"... Got the other message the ethical hacking contest is totally >> from the college I'm just coding the lan site participants need to >> hack...and it does not have anything to do with the open letter... the >> ethical hacking also includes an initial presentation on Hacker >> culture (the tech savvy trend that started at MIT and Theories of >> richard Stallman and some cartoons of his!)... >> >> On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 7:17 PM, Janet Hawtin <lucychili(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> you could make a wireless network between two locations and >>> share irc or video of the two sites. >>> perhaps it could be a community node long term? >>> what do people need where you are? >>> >>> On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 11:15 PM, Janet Hawtin <lucychili(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> imagine that someone is doing a windows promotion >>>> or a sony cd promotion >>>> what kinds of things would you find intrusive if someone did them to you? >>>> >>>> making freedom is as much giving the user the feeling that they are in >>>> control of their own technology as anything else. >>>> start with that thought. you are making them feel empowered. >>>> what kinds of actions help them recognise that they are in control and >>>> have choice. >>>> and can be supported in those choices. >>>> some of the things which were popular with kids here were the scratch >>>> games which can run on windows but which is openly licensed >>>> and the lovely penguin racer which was very popular and we had people >>>> queuing to play. >>>> >>>> I think its great that youre passionate and thinking differently. >>>> There is so much room for fun without making things which are involuntary. >>>> >>>> Janet >>>> >>>> On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 11:01 PM, Shashi <connect2shashi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Reply fast so that i can updat the wiki and other members also... >>>>> >>>>> On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 6:58 PM, Shashi <connect2shashi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> By Giving them an accept/decline button don't you think we are >>>>>> preserving their freedom? It no more becomes a virus the Internet cafe >>>>>> people can be negotiated with to plant a process that caters a copy of >>>>>> the "thing" to every one who plugs in a USB key after asking if they >>>>>> want one.( I mean we can do that on software freedom day in some 20 >>>>>> internet cafe's across India) when the USB buddy goes home and puts >>>>>> the USB on he'll see the best things about software he's ever seen. >>>>>> Think about it how many people can i reach in india in an installfest? >>>>>> If you disagree I'm gonna make the logic bomb into a software that >>>>>> tells people about Free Software and tell them why they need to use >>>>>> free software... and it does not spread people nead to download the >>>>>> software to see the presentation... We'll really make it appealing... >>>>>> But I totally don't think more than 20 people are going to download it >>>>>> (I'm verry friendly and open when i say that..) and you'll have to >>>>>> agree upon that... No freedom cutdown! >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanx for the fast reply... >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 6:14 PM, Janet Hawtin <lucychili(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 10:09 PM, Janet Hawtin <lucychili(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> There should be NO activity which is on a users computer without their choice. >>>>>>>> You can offer them a CD >>>>>>>> Cracking is not advocacy. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sorry but the whole idea of free software is that it is liberty for the user. >>>>>>> It doesnt matter whether youre getting into their computer for a cause >>>>>>> which you think of as a useful thing. >>>>>>> The act of removing their choice is in direct contradiction to the >>>>>>> ethos of floss. >>>>>>> Any action which you do for SFD should be respectful of the users >>>>>>> freedom and right to choose. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Set up computers which people can try. >>>>>>> Set up a game lan which people can try. >>>>>>> Have software available for people to take away. >>>>>>> Promote the kinds of things you use your free software for. >>>>>>> Have an install fest where people can bring their computer and you can >>>>>>> help them with installation >>>>>>> Show people open office and how it can make files which can be shared >>>>>>> with people using other platforms. >>>>>>> Support their choice but don't make it for them =) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> SFD-discuss mailing list >>>>>>> SFD-discuss(a)sf-day.org >>>>>>> http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Shashi >>>>>> http://connect2shashi.blogspot.com >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Shashi >>>>> http://connect2shashi.blogspot.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> SFD-discuss mailing list >>>>> SFD-discuss(a)sf-day.org >>>>> http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss >>>>> >>>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> SFD-discuss mailing list >>> SFD-discuss(a)sf-day.org >>> http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss >>> >>> >> >> -- >> Shashi >> http://connect2shashi.blogspot.com >> >> Sorry. why not looking for sponsorship from government, to some extent they have since this is a social event and benefit to mankind. When we get benefits from companies, we may be limited to conditions and I think this day can not condition, because everything must be free and free 100%

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Re: [SFD-discuss] SFD-discuss Digest, Vol 22, Issue 4
by Salvador Garcia Z. Aug. 2, 2008

Aug. 2, 2008

sfd-discuss-request(a)sf-day.org escribió: > Send SFD-discuss mailing list submissions to > sfd-discuss(a)sf-day.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > sfd-discuss-request(a)sf-day.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > sfd-discuss-owner(a)sf-day.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of SFD-discuss digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: SFD-promotion virus by "uncorkers" team? (Shashi) > 2. Re: SFD-promotion virus by "uncorkers" team? (Shashi) > 3. Re: SFD-promotion virus by "uncorkers" team? (Shashi) > 4. Re: SFD-promotion virus by "uncorkers" team? (Shashi) > 5. Re: SFD-promotion virus by "uncorkers" team? (Janet Hawtin) > 6. Re: SFD-promotion virus by "uncorkers" team? (Shashi) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 19:33:39 +0530 > From: Shashi <connect2shashi(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [SFD-discuss] SFD-promotion virus by "uncorkers" team? > To: "Open discussions about SFD" <sfd-discuss(a)sf-day.org> > Message-ID: > <110ee9010808020703m4ac9774fh9608ba355b68784f(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Hey I really don't know what a sponsor means... I am thinking of > putting fsf as the sponsor (only sponsor) for the college fest... I > mean just tell me if i can do it and are sponsors the ones who funds > an act (always?)... > > On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 7:31 PM, Shashi <connect2shashi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> In the place where I am PPL reallllly don't care about software >> itself!!!! but what about the Wireless connection I did not understan >> what you meant by "two sites"... I got your fabulous work message I'll >> upload photos and give a link in the wiki after that!!!! I mean i >> don't think you are understanding what i said...Look this is my plan >> 1. first each member will choose 2 inet cafes go to the owner, >> negotiate about the Thing and put the processes that cater the info >> on each computer and people who find it interesting can copy a copy by >> clicking on ok... the copy can also be a harmless and always open >> source html instead of an exe... or a native chm which is not quite >> "open"... Got the other message the ethical hacking contest is totally >> from the college I'm just coding the lan site participants need to >> hack...and it does not have anything to do with the open letter... the >> ethical hacking also includes an initial presentation on Hacker >> culture (the tech savvy trend that started at MIT and Theories of >> richard Stallman and some cartoons of his!)... >> >> On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 7:17 PM, Janet Hawtin <lucychili(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> you could make a wireless network between two locations and >>> share irc or video of the two sites. >>> perhaps it could be a community node long term? >>> what do people need where you are? >>> >>> On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 11:15 PM, Janet Hawtin <lucychili(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> imagine that someone is doing a windows promotion >>>> or a sony cd promotion >>>> what kinds of things would you find intrusive if someone did them to you? >>>> >>>> making freedom is as much giving the user the feeling that they are in >>>> control of their own technology as anything else. >>>> start with that thought. you are making them feel empowered. >>>> what kinds of actions help them recognise that they are in control and >>>> have choice. >>>> and can be supported in those choices. >>>> some of the things which were popular with kids here were the scratch >>>> games which can run on windows but which is openly licensed >>>> and the lovely penguin racer which was very popular and we had people >>>> queuing to play. >>>> >>>> I think its great that youre passionate and thinking differently. >>>> There is so much room for fun without making things which are involuntary. >>>> >>>> Janet >>>> >>>> On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 11:01 PM, Shashi <connect2shashi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Reply fast so that i can updat the wiki and other members also... >>>>> >>>>> On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 6:58 PM, Shashi <connect2shashi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> By Giving them an accept/decline button don't you think we are >>>>>> preserving their freedom? It no more becomes a virus the Internet cafe >>>>>> people can be negotiated with to plant a process that caters a copy of >>>>>> the "thing" to every one who plugs in a USB key after asking if they >>>>>> want one.( I mean we can do that on software freedom day in some 20 >>>>>> internet cafe's across India) when the USB buddy goes home and puts >>>>>> the USB on he'll see the best things about software he's ever seen. >>>>>> Think about it how many people can i reach in india in an installfest? >>>>>> If you disagree I'm gonna make the logic bomb into a software that >>>>>> tells people about Free Software and tell them why they need to use >>>>>> free software... and it does not spread people nead to download the >>>>>> software to see the presentation... We'll really make it appealing... >>>>>> But I totally don't think more than 20 people are going to download it >>>>>> (I'm verry friendly and open when i say that..) and you'll have to >>>>>> agree upon that... No freedom cutdown! >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanx for the fast reply... >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 6:14 PM, Janet Hawtin <lucychili(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 10:09 PM, Janet Hawtin <lucychili(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> There should be NO activity which is on a users computer without their choice. >>>>>>>> You can offer them a CD >>>>>>>> Cracking is not advocacy. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sorry but the whole idea of free software is that it is liberty for the user. >>>>>>> It doesnt matter whether youre getting into their computer for a cause >>>>>>> which you think of as a useful thing. >>>>>>> The act of removing their choice is in direct contradiction to the >>>>>>> ethos of floss. >>>>>>> Any action which you do for SFD should be respectful of the users >>>>>>> freedom and right to choose. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Set up computers which people can try. >>>>>>> Set up a game lan which people can try. >>>>>>> Have software available for people to take away. >>>>>>> Promote the kinds of things you use your free software for. >>>>>>> Have an install fest where people can bring their computer and you can >>>>>>> help them with installation >>>>>>> Show people open office and how it can make files which can be shared >>>>>>> with people using other platforms. >>>>>>> Support their choice but don't make it for them =) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> SFD-discuss mailing list >>>>>>> SFD-discuss(a)sf-day.org >>>>>>> http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Shashi >>>>>> http://connect2shashi.blogspot.com >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Shashi >>>>> http://connect2shashi.blogspot.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> SFD-discuss mailing list >>>>> SFD-discuss(a)sf-day.org >>>>> http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss >>>>> >>>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> SFD-discuss mailing list >>> SFD-discuss(a)sf-day.org >>> http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss >>> >>> >> >> -- >> Shashi >> http://connect2shashi.blogspot.com >> >> > > > > por que no buscas patrocinio del gobierno, hasta cierto punto a ellos les corresponde ya que esto es un acto social y beneficio para la humanidad. Cuando obtenemos beneficios de empresas, podemos estar limitados a condiciones y creo que este día no podemos condicionarle, pues todo debe ser gratuito y libre al 100%

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Re: [SFD-discuss] SFD-promotion virus by "uncorkers" team?
by boscagarda-meetup2345d＠yahoo.com Aug. 2, 2008

Aug. 2, 2008

No you are not giving them a choice. Too often peoplle are typing in one program and a popup takes over their screen and they've hit yes or no or cancel or ok because they were typing fast. LOOK, listen to what these folks are saying and dont you dare pull this crap. All it takes is one person to get pissed off and then claim that the free software advocates are malicious. ----- Original Message ---- From: Shashi <connect2shashi(a)gmail.com> To: Open discussions about SFD <sfd-discuss(a)sf-day.org> Sent: Saturday, August 2, 2008 9:28:39 AM Subject: Re: [SFD-discuss] SFD-promotion virus by "uncorkers" team? By Giving them an accept/decline button don't you think we are preserving their freedom? It no more becomes a virus the Internet cafe people can be negotiated with to plant a process that caters a copy of the "thing" to every one who plugs in a USB key after asking if they want one.( I mean we can do that on software freedom day in some 20 internet cafe's across India) when the USB buddy goes home and puts the USB on he'll see the best things about software he's ever seen. Think about it how many people can i reach in india in an installfest? If you disagree I'm gonna make the logic bomb into a software that tells people about Free Software and tell them why they need to use free software... and it does not spread people nead to download the software to see the presentation... We'll really make it appealing... But I totally don't think more than 20 people are going to download it (I'm verry friendly and open when i say that..) and you'll have to agree upon that... No freedom cutdown! Thanx for the fast reply... On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 6:14 PM, Janet Hawtin <lucychili(a)gmail.com> wrote: > On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 10:09 PM, Janet Hawtin <lucychili(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> There should be NO activity which is on a users computer without their choice. >> You can offer them a CD >> Cracking is not advocacy. > > Sorry but the whole idea of free software is that it is liberty for the user. > It doesnt matter whether youre getting into their computer for a cause > which you think of as a useful thing. > The act of removing their choice is in direct contradiction to the > ethos of floss. > Any action which you do for SFD should be respectful of the users > freedom and right to choose. > > Set up computers which people can try. > Set up a game lan which people can try. > Have software available for people to take away. > Promote the kinds of things you use your free software for. > Have an install fest where people can bring their computer and you can > help them with installation > Show people open office and how it can make files which can be shared > with people using other platforms. > Support their choice but don't make it for them =) > > > _______________________________________________ > SFD-discuss mailing list > SFD-discuss(a)sf-day.org > http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss > -- Shashi http://connect2shashi.blogspot.com _______________________________________________ SFD-discuss mailing list SFD-discuss(a)sf-day.org http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss

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PromoDVD OpenSUSE 11 Party
by Peter Eisinger Aug. 1, 2008

Aug. 1, 2008

Hi, nice new: Order Promo DVD copies OpenSUSE 11.0 The openSUSE Promo DVD is a special 32-bit edition used as giveaway on fairs or as covermount on magazines. It includes GNOME and KDE4 live systems but also an installation part. Order: http://software.opensuse.org/promodvd -- Regards, Peter Eisinger http://PreguntasLinux.Org Comunidad de Software Libre Foro GNU/Linux/FLOSS/*NIX Support Installfest FLISoL SFD http://softwarefreedomday.org/teams/global/preguntaslinux JRSL 2008 (20/22 de Agosto) http://jornadasregionales.org SFD 2008 (20 de Septiembre) http://softwarefreedomday.org FLISOL 2009 (25 de Abril) http://flisol.net

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Update on schwags
by Frederic Muller July 25, 2008

July 25, 2008

Hi everyone, Answering a few questions from 2-3 persons let me explain how we're proceeding: - Canonical will be shipping the Ubuntu CDs and they needed a 60 notice to make sure CDs would arrive on time. From my experience last year it worked and I got mine 1-2 weeks before the event (if I remember correctly). That might still be tight if you're organizing SFD on the 6th. - For T-shirt, stickers, button badges, balloons all samples have been confirmed and production has started. We're planning to pack on Tuesday night and Wednesday (next week) and ship the following day (before end of July). My experience last year was that I received the T-shirts on time and the balloons/stickers 2 months after the event. This year we'll be shipping all together and your feedback on labeling has been very valuable. The courier company is telling us delivery time will be between 3 to 7 days depending on which part of the world you are located. So even doubling that should still get you the schwags early enough. For CDs we decided to localize the OpenDisc last year as no one speak English where I live. Having the budget and a plan on paper helped me to secure sponsors who helped to cover our costs and distribute a lot more CDs. We did that in 3 weeks to give a rough idea of the time needed. Hoping it's helpful. Good preparations! Fred www.softwarefreedomday.org

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Early start
by Georg Sluyterman July 24, 2008

July 24, 2008

Hi We (NJLUG / Aalborg Denmark) are starting earlier this year (sept. 6th), because a market is going on in the city at that time (= a lot more people). Is it possible to get the T-shirts, CD's etc. in time? -- Regards Georg Sluyterman

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Re: [SFD-discuss] "Promotional educational material" stickers on the pack for duty issues
by boscagarda-meetup2345d＠yahoo.com July 24, 2008

July 24, 2008

We're getting ready to run a SFD event in Cleveland, we expect about 250 folks to attend. So we're looking for CDs. I don't mind paying for them. Anyone know where I can get some from? ----- Original Message ---- From: Janet Hawtin <lucychili(a)gmail.com> To: Open discussions about SFD <sfd-discuss(a)sf-day.org> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 6:48:46 PM Subject: Re: [SFD-discuss] "Promotional educational material" stickers on the pack for duty issues we also had this happen in adelaide for a run of ubuntu cds. we had to pay duty on what the customs people decided they were worth. perhaps something about them being for a community event might help. janet On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 2:41 AM, shirish <shirishag75(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, > When you are sending the packages specifically to developing > countries like India, please make sure to mark them as something like > this :- > > "this pack contains only promotional material that has no commercial > value and no duty or tax should be charged on this" . > > This would make sure that there would be no duty/tax payable by the teams. > > Comments, suggestions, additions and modifications to the above are welcome ;) > -- > Regards, > Shirish Agarwal > This email is licensed under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ > > 065C 6D79 A68C E7EA 52B3 8D70 950D 53FB 729A 8B17 > > > _______________________________________________ > SFD-discuss mailing list > SFD-discuss(a)sf-day.org > http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss > _______________________________________________ SFD-discuss mailing list SFD-discuss(a)sf-day.org http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss

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"Promotional educational material" stickers on the pack for duty issues
by shirish July 24, 2008

July 24, 2008

Hi all, When you are sending the packages specifically to developing countries like India, please make sure to mark them as something like this :- "this pack contains only promotional material that has no commercial value and no duty or tax should be charged on this" . This would make sure that there would be no duty/tax payable by the teams. Comments, suggestions, additions and modifications to the above are welcome ;) -- Regards, Shirish Agarwal This email is licensed under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ 065C 6D79 A68C E7EA 52B3 8D70 950D 53FB 729A 8B17

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CDs and other materials...
by boscagarda-meetup2345d＠yahoo.com July 24, 2008

July 24, 2008

We will be running it on or about Sept 20 depending upon a couple of factors (location available, presenters availability and so on). We just want to prepare everything in advance that we can. We're lining up sponsors, schwag, food, location, presenters and so on now. So we also need lots of CDs. The more professional they look the better. Between now and then I could burn a lot of CDs, but the labels would look atrocious. ----- Original Message ---- From: Frederic Muller <fred(a)beijinglug.org> To: Open discussions about SFD <sfd-discuss(a)sf-day.org> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:38:39 PM Subject: Re: [SFD-discuss] "Promotional educational material" stickers on the pack for duty issues Hi! SFD is on September 20th. Are running the event earlier? Fred boscagarda-meetup2345d(a)yahoo.com wrote: > We're getting ready to run a SFD event in Cleveland, we expect about > 250 folks to attend. > So we're looking for CDs. I don't mind paying for them. Anyone know > where I can get some from? >

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Software Freedom Day: supplies registration extended until Saturday!
by Robert Schumann July 15, 2008

July 15, 2008

Hi software freedom enthusiasts, Due to a rush of late registrations, and a bit of extra schwag* that we got hold of, registration to receive supplies for Software Freedom Day has been extended until 23:59 UTC on Saturday 19 July. That means that teams that if your team is registered before that time, you'll be getting T-shirts, balloons, stickers, CDs and a few other goodies to spice up your Software Freedom Day celebration. You can register a team by visiting http://cgi.softwarefreedomday.org/register.html and filling in the registration form. You'll need to read the instructions at http://softwarefreedomday.org/StartGuide, and you'll also need to create a wikipage on our site for your team. Please go and check out the map of registered teams ( http://cgi.softwarefreedomday.org/map.shtml) - see if you can fill in the blanks on the map by forwarding this email to friends, colleagues, fellow software freedom enthusiasts and community mailing lists in those countries! This deadline extension is only available while our schwag stocks last - if we run out, you're still welcome to register your team to be part of SFD but you won't be offered team supplies. Sorry, it's not our fault: shipping supplies to almost 100 countries requires us to set a firm shipping deadline. And for those who haven't participated in SFD before: Software Freedom Day is a worldwide celebration of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), taking place this year on Saturday 20 September 2008. Our goal in this celebration is to educate the worldwide public about of the benefits of using high quality FOSS in education, in government, at home, and in business -- in short, everywhere! The non-profit company Software Freedom International * <http://softwarefreedomday.org/sfi>*coordinates SFD at a global level, providing support, giveaways and a point of collaboration, but volunteer teams around the world organize the local SFD events to impact their own communities. Good luck with preparations for your SFD! Robert Board member, Software Freedom International * Schwag (for those unfamilar with the term) is "team supplies", like stickers, balloons and badges!

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