Richard Stallman announced in September 1983 the plan to develop a free software Unix-like operating system called GNU. GNU is the only operating system developed specifically for the sake of users' freedom.
GNU 是什么？GNU 项目创始于一九八四年，旨在开发一个类似 Unix ，且为 自由软件 的完整的操作系统： GNU 系统。 
GNU's kernel isn't finished, so GNU is used with the kernel Linux. The combination of GNU and Linux is the GNU/Linux operating system, now used by millions. Sometimes this combination is incorrectly called Linux. There are many variants or “distributions” of GNU/Linux. 
We recommend the GNU/Linux distributions that are 100% free software; in other words, entirely freedom-respecting. The name “GNU” is a recursive acronym for “GNU's Not Unix!”; it is pronounced g-noo, as one syllable with no vowel sound between the g and the n. 自由软件是什么？“自由软件”是权利问题，不是价格问题。要理解这个概念，你应该想是“言论自由”中的“自由”，而不是“免费啤酒”中的“免费”。 Free software is a matter of the users' freedom to run, copy, distribute, study, change and improve the software. More precisely, it refers to four kinds of freedom, for the users of the software:
自由软件基金会是什么？自由软件基金会（FSF）是 GNU 项目的主要赞助组织。FSF 从公司或作出转让的基金会处收到很少的资金，我们依赖来像您这样的个人的支持。 Please consider helping the FSF by becoming an associate member, buying manuals and gear or by donating money. If you use Free Software in your business, you can also consider corporate patronage as a way to support the FSF. The GNU project supports the mission of the FSF to preserve, protect and promote the freedom to use, study, copy, modify, and redistribute computer software, and to defend the rights of Free Software users. We support the freedoms of speech, press, and association on the Internet, the right to use encryption software for private communication, and the right to write software unimpeded by private monopolies. You can also learn more about these issues in the book Free Software, Free Society. |
GNUstepGNUstep is a fully-functional object-oriented development environment. We need developers to write and port applications to GNUstep so that we can make it a great experience for users. See http://www.gnustep.org/ for more information. Freedom Fry
Mr. Stephen Fry introduces you to free software, and reminds you of a very special birthday. GNU 快讯FSF president Richard Stallman explains the unintended interactions between the Swedish Pirate Party's platform and free software -- and proposes a solution -- in his new article, "How the Swedish Pirate Party Platform Backfires on Free Software". Help improve Canadian copyright law! The Globe and Mail has put C-61, a copyright reform bill, on a wiki for editing. See the LibrePlanet page for information on participating. The FSF is hiring a new campaigns manager, to help with GNU and to run DefectiveByDesign, PlayOgg, and other exciting free software campaigns. Read about the job and how to apply. 想要知道其它的新闻，以及早先在本短讯中出现过的项目，请见在 GNU 工程中或与其有关的 最新消息。 采取行动
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