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<html>
<head>
<title>FSFE - Associate Organisations - About</title>
<title>About Associate Organisations - FSFE</title>
</head>
<body>
<p id="category"><a href="/associates/">Associates</a></p>
<h1>About Associate Organisation Status</h1>
<center><h2>About Associate Organisation Status</h2></center>
<p>
Any organisation working in Free Software or a related field can
become an associate organisation of the FSFE. Normally these
organisations will be from Europe, but that is not strictly
necessary. Any organisation in the world that feels close or
attached to the European spirit could apply.
</p>
<p>Any organisation working in Free Software or a related field can
become an associate organisation of the FSFE. Normally these
organisations will be from Europe, but that is not strictly
necessary. Any organisation in the world that feels close or attached
to the European spirit could apply.</p>
<p>
Although we try to find at least one organisation to work with
closely in every European country, there is no exclusivity. So
there can easily be more than one associated organisation per
country. Also associated organisations of the FSFE can still ally
themselves with other organisations.
</p>
<p>Although we try to find at least one organisation to work with
closely in every European country, there is no exclusivity. So there
can easily be more than one associated organisation per country. Also
associated organisations of the FSFE can still ally themselves
with other organisations. </p>
<p>
Of course it would seem odd if an organisation associated with the
FSFE formally allied with an organisation opposing the goals of
the FSFE. There is nothing to prevent it from happening, but in
that case it would seem likely that the FSFE would dissolve the
association after discussion with that associate.
</p>
<p>Of course it would seem odd if an organisation associated with the
FSFE formally allied with an organisation opposing the goals of
the FSFE. There is nothing to prevent it from happening, but in
that case it would seem likely that the FSFE would dissolve the
association after discussion with that associate.</p>
<p>
There are no prerequisites regarding statutes, membership
structures, finances or such. Associate organisations are entirely
independent and autonomous.
</p>
<p>There are no prerequisites regarding statutes, membership
structures, finances or such. Associate organisations are entirely
independent and autonomous.</p>
<p>
It does not seem useful to associate with an organisation that
does not share the spirit of freedom and philosophy, however. So
what the FSFE generally wants to see in an organisation that
wishes to associate with it is a dedication to Free Software and
its deeper implications.
</p>
<p>It does not seem useful to associate with an organisation that does
not share the spirit of freedom and philosophy, however. So what the
FSFE generally wants to see in an organisation that wishes to
associate with it is a dedication to Free Software and its deeper
implications.</p>
<p>
That also includes the wish to educate people and build awareness
for the fundamental issues around freedom in a digital
society.
</p>
<p>That also includes the wish to educate people and build awareness
for the fundamental issues around freedom in a digital society.</p>
<p>
As the effectiveness of this is at least partially based upon
using the best and most precise terminology available, we also
wish our associates to (just like us) avoid terms that tend to
create confusion and spread misinformation.
</p>
<p>As the effectiveness of this is at least partially based upon using
the best and most precise terminology available, we also wish our
associates to (just like us) avoid terms that tend to create confusion
and spread misinformation.</p>
<p>
Yes, this does include referring to the GNU/Linux system as
"GNU/Linux" (see "<a
href="http://www.gnu.org/gnu/why-gnu-linux.html">Why
GNU/Linux?</a>" for reference) and using Free Software or the
adequate term in the local language, avoiding the misleading "Open
Source" terminology (see "<a href="/documents/whyfs.html">We speak
about Free Software</a>" for reference).
</p>
<p>Yes, this does include referring to the GNU/Linux system as
"GNU/Linux" (see "<a
href="http://www.gnu.org/gnu/why-gnu-linux.html">Why GNU/Linux?</a>"
for reference) and using Free Software or the adequate term in the
local language, avoiding the misleading "Open Source" terminology (see "<a
href="/documents/whyfs.html">We speak about Free Software</a>" for
reference).</p>
<h3>How to become an associate organisation</h3>
<h3>How to become an associate organisation</h3>
<p>Given that the majority of members in your organisation feels close
to the philosophy, issues and work of the FSFE and wishes to
cooperate more closely as an associate organisation, how do you
proceed?</p>
<p>
Given that the majority of members in your organisation feels
close to the philosophy, issues and work of the FSFE and wishes to
cooperate more closely as an associate organisation, how do you
proceed?
</p>
<p>The basic process is very simple. You need to make a formal
decision within your organisation about applying for associate
status. This will most likely involve a general assembly for
democratic organisations.</p>
<p>
The basic process is very simple. You need to make a formal
decision within your organisation about applying for associate
status. This will most likely involve a general assembly for
democratic organisations.
</p>
<p>Then the representative of your organisation should write mail to
team@fsfeurope.org, informing us about your application for associate
status.</p>
<p>
Then the representative of your organisation should write mail to
team@fsfeurope.org, informing us about your application for
associate status.
</p>
<p>If we do not know you yet, or feel there is some question that we
don't know the answer to regarding your organisation, we may ask you a
few questions before having an internal discussion about your
application.</p>
<p>
If we do not know you yet, or feel there is some question that we
don't know the answer to regarding your organisation, we may ask
you a few questions before having an internal discussion about
your application.
</p>
<p>If the FSFE accepts the application, you will receive mail by
the president or vice-president of the FSFE, making you an
official associate.</p>
<p>
If the FSFE accepts the application, you will receive mail by the
president or vice-president of the FSFE, making you an official
associate.
</p>
<p>Then we will possibly create/connect communication channels (if it
seems useful) to improve communication between us. Also we will give
you access to the FSFE web site (if you don't have it already)
and create your associate web area at /associates/&lt;yourorg&gt;/ where you
can put information about/from your organisation for visitors of the
FSFE web site.</p>
<p>
Then we will possibly create/connect communication channels (if it
seems useful) to improve communication between us. Also we will
give you access to the FSFE web site (if you don't have it
already) and create your associate web area at
/associates/&lt;yourorg&gt;/ where you can put information
about/from your organisation for visitors of the FSFE web
site.
</p>
<p>The rest we make up as we go along.</p>
<p>If you still have questions about this, please send mail to
team@fsfeurope.org</p>
<p>
The rest we make up as we go along.
</p>
<p>
If you still have questions about this, please send mail to
team@fsfeurope.org
</p>
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<html>
<head>
<title>FSFE - Associate Organisations</title>
<title>Associate Organisations - FSFE</title>
</head>
<body>
<p id="category"><a href="/about/">About</a></p>
<h1>Associate Organisations of the FSFE</h1>
<h1>Associate Organisations of the FSFE</h1>
<p>
Associate organisations are independent of the Free Software
Foundation Europe and entirely autonomous. They are completely
self-run and -managed in all aspects (such as membership,
statutes, finances and so on).
</p>
<p>Associate organisations are independent of the Free Software Foundation
Europe and entirely autonomous. They are completely self-run and -managed in
all aspects (such as membership, statutes, finances and so on).</p>
<p>Being associate means being formally allied and having immediate access to
the FSFE. So associates are usually involved in the internal communication and
consideration process. Also we will work together for campaigns and events such
as tradeshows.</p>
<p>If you wish to know more about the associate status, you will find that
information <a href="/associates/about.html">here</a>.</p>
<p>
Being associate means being formally allied and having immediate
access to the FSFE. So associates are usually involved in the
internal communication and consideration process. Also we will
work together for campaigns and events such as tradeshows.
</p>
<p>
If you wish to know more about the associate status, you will find
that information <a href="/associates/about.html">here</a>.
</p>
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