Auteur: Dario Presutti Date: À: Hackmeeting CC: dario@fsfe.org Sujet: [Hackmeeting] [talk] Our fight for Software Freedom in Europe
Hi all,
I am Dario, a member (and staffer) of the Free Software Foundation Europe, and I would like to propose this talk for the next Hackmeeting in Cagliari at the Sa Domu Ocupada.
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Abstract:
What will the Internet of the future look like? Will we have full control over our devices? The Free Software Foundation Europe envisions an Internet that is accessible and diverse, and respects fundamental rights. We envision a society where everyone has full control over their devices. We believe that Free Software is key to accomplishing this vision, so that all people, regardless of their background, are able to use the Internet as an effective tool to achieve their full potential, and everyone can have full control over their devices.
However, there are several hurdles in the way of us achieving that. Big tech and market concentration is one of the most serious threats to a decentralised Internet and free devices.
This talk will guide you through several initiatives the FSFE has been conducting in the last years to overcome these challenges, such as:
Device Neutrality
Our digital devices should be neutral concerning the software we run on them. Device manufacturers and vendors should not dictate which software we should run. Instead, we should be empowered to enjoy software freedom in our devices. This talk will focus on the achievements of the "Digital Markets Act (DMA)", a recent law aimed at levelling the playing field between big tech and small tech. The FSFE has been working with policymakers to enforce this law in a Free Software-friendly way.
Router Freedom
People should have the same freedom to choose their home networking devices as they do when buying a mobile phone, yet some European Internet providers force customers to use specific hardware or penalise those with alternative routers. We will delve into the latest developments of Router Freedom in Italy and will highlight the work the FSFE has been doing to protect Italian Internet users.
The Next Generation Internet
Finally, we will dive into the project funded by the EU that aims to change the landscape of the Internet with Free Software. With more than 400 software projects working in several key areas of the Internet, the NGI is a bold initiative to develop alternatives that are not dependent on the monopolistic control of big tech.
