Open Letter about the universal right to install any software on any device

[Erik Albers]

Dear associates,

at the Free Software Foundation Europe we are currently running a campaign 
called "Upcycling Android" to help people understand software obsolescence and 
how to fix it using Free Software operating systems: www.upcyclingandroid.org

We believe that the right to repair and the longevity of our products is 
deeply connected with access to software. The universal right to install any 
software on any device can be crucial for a more sustainable digital society.

In the upcoming months there will be multiple legislative proposals on 
European level, aiming at updating the European ecodesign of products. We like 
to use this historic chance to explain decision-takers that Free Software and 
the access to the hardware are crucial to the question of how long or how 
often a device can be used or reused.

We are about to publish an Open Letter to form a broad alliance of civil 
society organizations from the tech sector and the environmental sector as 
well as companies who are supporting the cause. Together we can be a strong 
voice for users freedom and the longevity of our hardware. In short, these 
demands are:

* Users have the right to choose operating systems and software
* Users have the right to freely choose between services
* Devices are interoperable and compatible with open standards.
* Source code of drivers, tools and interfaces are published under a free
   license.

you can read whole letter here: https://share.fsfe.org/s/MaNyPtTWNjGgxcm

We would love to see your organisation giving your support and joining the 
movement by co-signing the letter. In that case we put your logo at the end of 
the letter as your signature. Please let us know about your support until next 
Friday, April 8.

Best regards,
    Erik


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No one shall ever be forced to use non-free software
Erik Albers | Programme Manager Sustainability | FSFE
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