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| + | '''''The Free Software Directory''''' ('''FSD''', or simply '''Directory''') is a project of the [https://www.fsf.org/ Free Software Foundation (FSF)]. We catalog useful [https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html free software] that runs under free GNU-like systems, not limited to the [https://www.gnu.org/ GNU] operating system and its GNU/Linux variants. Many of those programs also runs on proprietary operating systems which can be used to [[Free Software Directory:Free software replacements|replace nonfree software]]. | ||
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| + | If you are looking for a full operating system for your computer, please see our list of [https://www.gnu.org/distros/free-distros.html free GNU/Linux distributions]. | ||
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Revision as of 14:04, 21 April 2023
Welcome to the Free Software Directory
A collaborative catalog of free software.
What is the FSD?
The Free Software Directory (FSD, or simply Directory) is a project of the Free Software Foundation (FSF). We catalog useful free software that runs under free GNU-like systems, not limited to the GNU operating system and its GNU/Linux variants. Many of those programs also runs on proprietary operating systems which can be used to replace nonfree software.
If you are looking for a full operating system for your computer, please see our list of free GNU/Linux distributions.
Become a FSD Volunteer
- Would you like to submit a new entry?
- Or are you eager to join a team of other community members to help maintain, grow, and rebuild the Free Software Directory?
- Have you found a bug or an entry that needs to be updated?
If so, visit our Participate page, and review the submission requirements to find out how you can get started today. Also make sure to join the directory-discuss mailing list to keep up on discussions or send in any questions you have about the directory.
Friday IRC Meeting
Join the Free Software Foundation (FSF) on Friday 12:00 to 15:00 EST for the Free Software Directory IRC meetings, in the #fsf Libera.chat moderated by the FSF staff!
Our day and time is right now:
Run this terminal program in a GNU/Linux system terminal to see the meeting start time in your time zone:
$ date --date='TZ="America/New_York" 12:00 this Fri'
Regardless of the topic, administrators will verify and approve new software proposed by users, correct existing pages and provide technical assistance publicly in the channel. All users are welcome.
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