For GNU/Linux Matters Freedom is Key

[ Thanks to D.C. Parris for this link. ]

"When and why was GNU/Linux Matters started?
Olivier:
We started the project because we felt there was a lack of wide-scale communication around Linux and free software in general. Many Windows users still believe that GNU/Linux is a toy for geeks, and don't understand the importance of freedom in computing. We want to change just that!

"GetGNULinux.org first went online in July 2006; it was simply a personal project for me. The site caught on well and within a few months a group of contributors teamed up, continually improving the site and progressively translating it in four languages. Gustavo and I set-up the non-profit organisation, GNU/Linux Matters, in February 2007, to make sure the project would always stay on the right track..."

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