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A casual podcast about user freedom
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39: MNT Reform with Lukas Hartmann
The MNT Reform is a Free Hardware laptop that entirely changes the way laptops are desgined and used. Come with us as we talk with the inventor, Lukas Hartmann about his journey into Free Software, the MNT's development and what the future holds on this episode of Libre Lounge!
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MNT Reform Crowdsupply (get your own!)MNT ReformGenode Operating System -
38: User Interfaces with Máirín Duffy
In this episode, Chris and Serge talk with User Interface expert Máirín Duffy about her history with Free Software, user interface in modern GNU/Linux systems and what developers can do to make better programs.
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37: What on Earth will be the title of this epsiode?
Serge and Chris have an conversation about a variety of topics including gender, real vs virtual life, language and pronouns.
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36: David Revoy on Pepper & Carrot and Free Culture
Serge and Chris sit down with award winning artist and Free Culture activist David Revoy on his webcomic series Pepper and Carrot, the Sintel film, and how he started his Free Software/Free Culture journey.
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David Revoy's Website
Supporting David Financially
Pepper & Carrot
Sintel Film
3DVF
Framasoft
Blender Foundation
Blender Institute
Krita
MyPaint
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35: COVID and EARN-IT with Sean O'Brien
CW: This episode has dark themes and may be challenging for those suffering from depression
In this episode of Libre Lounge, Serge and Chris invite Sean O'Brien back to the show to talk about the threats to our privacy that have arisen during the COVID-19 pandemic, including and especially the EARN-IT act, as well as how tragedies have effected societies in the past.
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The Previous Episode with SeanThe EARN-IT ActSESTA/FOSTAThe Australian Decryption Law Panel from Libre Planet 2019The Privacy IssueMakeHavenPrivacy SafeFlatten the CurveGNU Health -
34: The Limits of the AGPL
Serge and Chris briefly discuss space games before a deep dive concern about the Affero General Public
License.
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The Affero General Public LicenseIs the AGPL Broken?Empty Epsilon
Customer Reviews
Great Free Software podcast!
As a Free Software supporter, this is easily one of my favorite podcasts. This is to the average tech podcast what LibrePlanet or FOSDEM is to the average tech conference. It’s covered a lot of ground so far, and I look forward to each new episode! :)