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Free Software hits German election campaigns
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<h1>Free Software hits German election campaigns</h1>
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<p>
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The issue of <a href="/freesoftware/freesoftware.html">Free Software</a> has
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hit the run-up to the German elections. During a <a
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href="https://wiki.fsfe.org/Bundestagswahl2009">campaign</a> launched by
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Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) politicians from many parties
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have recognised the potential of Free Software and Open Standards for Germany.
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In response to questions from supporters of FSFE, they explain that Free
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Software equals more competition, promotes innovation and provides cost
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savings.
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Free Software - such as the GNU/Linux operating system or the web browser
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Mozilla Firefox - can be used without restrictions, studied by anyone, be
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modified and passed on. "Free Software brings significant benefits for the
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economy" says <a href="/about/people/gerloff/gerloff.html">Karsten Gerloff</a>,
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president of FSFE. "On that basis Germany's small and medium enterprises
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are able to offer high quality services and create lasting value for our
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country. We are delighted that candidates are aware of this opportunity."
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Free Software is also an important prerequisite for equal opportunities in
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education. "Software is the cultural technique of the 21st century, "says
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<a href="/about/people/kirschner/kirschner.html">Matthias Kirschner</a>, Germany
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Coordinator of FSFE. "Everyone should have the opportunity to gain a basic
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understanding of this. It's good to see that FSFE's
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persistent work on this issue is paying off."
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</p>
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Nevertheless, the parties lack a comprehensive approach
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for making the best of Free Software for Germany's economy
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and society. FSFE provides an <a
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href="https://wiki.fsfe.org/Bundestagswahl2009">analysis</a>
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of the parties' programmes, along with the questions
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answered by the candidates. FSFE will continue to serve as
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a competent partner of politicians and everybody
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interested in the potential of Free Software.
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