This is an automatic English translation of the Dutch original.
The dependence on Microsoft 365, Google Drive and other tyrannical tech platforms is not innocent. Our economy, democracy and society suffer under it. But how do we break that headlock on the work floor? By doing it together!
So join our liberation movement! During the Post-Tyranny Tech meetups we take you on a journey. In each gathering we free a piece of your work from the grip of Big Tech.
What are we going to do?
On 27 February we continue putting free software to use. This time newsletters are on the menu. Staying in touch with your supporters without MailChimp or Substack, in other words.
The previous times we laid the foundations: switching from the clouds of Google or Microsoft to our own Vrije Cloud. After that LibreOffice, the free counterpart to Microsoft Word, Excel, etc, and video calling via a plugin in NextCloud or Matrix.
The next editions are on 19 Mar, 3 Apr and 17 Apr. Every session we tackle one piece of software from your daily workflow. From email and collaborating in the cloud to ticketing, presenting, AI and bookkeeping. Always with the same approach: which FLOSS alternatives are there? How do you use it?
Missed the last one?
You can also take part if you missed an earlier edition. We give you clear instructions beforehand to catch up, and help you on your way on the spot.
Our “FLOSS First” principle
Since our founding we at Post-X Society have followed the Free Libre Open Source Software First principle (FLOSS First). For all our work we first try to use open software, on our own servers, on our own terms.
Is that easy? Not always. Is it free? You wish! Is FLOSS sacred? Nope. We too are not entirely free of Google Drive and Microsoft 365. Especially when we work with partners who are still trapped. Increasingly with red cheeks of shame.
Hence this call to action. Let us turn the discomfort into action.
For whom?
This series is for everyone who dreams of working without Big Tech tools, and wants to turn that into action now. Or who wants to share experience. Small organisations, freelancers, activists, techies and non-techies.
You do not need to be an IT specialist, but you should be willing to learn and experiment.
What we do not do: social media. There are plenty of other initiatives for that.
Practical
- Where: The Hague
- When: Friday afternoon 27 Feb, 13:00-16:00
- Cost: €25, including a practice cloud for a month