[LINK] Fwd: [Announce] Australia takes the Software Freedom record!

[Kim Holburn]

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> From: James Purser <purserj at k-sit.com>
> Date: 2006 Sep 5, Tue 1:22:00 PM
> To: press-contacts at linux.org.au
> Subject: [Announce] Australia takes the Software Freedom record!
> Reply-To: press at linux.org.au
>
> Australia takes the Software Freedom record!
>
> As the sun rises on the third annual Software Freedom Day (Saturday 16
> September) 15 teams around Australia are set to celebrate in style.  
> This
> is more teams than any other country in the world and with over 70
> countries participating and 180 teams, that's no small achievement.  
> All
> around the world these teams are in the final planning stages of their
> Software Freedom Day activities, so look for an event near you to drop
> in.
>
> "The explosion of wikis and blogging has added greatly to a shared  
> sense
> of connection between organisers this year." said Pia Waugh, President
> of Software Freedom International.
>
> "You just need to Google the blogosphere to get a taste of the growing
> excitement across the planet. From Kenya, to Canada, to Malaysia,
> users, enthusiasts and supporters will be out in force sharing what
> they know and giving away goodies such as Free Software."
>
> Waugh goes on to say "we really feel that Software Freedom is a
> celebration of the core values of our entire community, and the  
> average
> person is also starting to understand why Software Freedom is as
> important as our other basic freedoms and human rights."
>
> Events in Australia are being staged everywhere from Darwin to
> Devonport, Tasmania, and range in size from a simple bbq lunch,  
> through
> to what is essentially a one day conference on the importance of
> Software Freedom.
>
> For more information about events that may be in your area, please  
> visit
> http://www.softwarefreedomday.org/teams/oceania/au .
>
> For more information about Software Freedom Day and its objectives,
> please visit http://www.softwarefreedomday.org
>
> About Linux Australia
>
> Linux Australia exists to serve and promote the Australian Linux and
> Open Source community. The organisation aims to do this best by taking
> enthusiasms within the community, such as FOSS issues, projects,
> education, advocacy just to name a few, and help them flourish, to
> succeed. The lifeblood of this organisation is the people in the
> community, and Linux Australia strives to be both relevant and  
> useful to
> the community. For more details on Linux Australia visit
> http://linux.org.au
> -- 
> James Purser
> Ordinary Committee Member
> Linux Australia

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