I forward this message from the guys of the FNF because they talk about an openhardware router. SInce there plenty of brilliant people in this list many some of you migth be interested<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>
From: <b class="gmail_sendername">The Free Network Foundation</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:listmaster@phplist.freenetworkfoundation.org">listmaster@phplist.freenetworkfoundation.org</a>></span><br>Date: 2012/4/13<br>
Subject: Quarterly Report<br>To: <a href="mailto:alberthoms@gmail.com">alberthoms@gmail.com</a><br><br><br>
<div><p><span style="font-size:larger">Hello,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:larger">Isaac Wilder here,
Exectuve Director of the Free Network Foundation. I wanted
to let you know that we recently posted our </span><a href="http://freenetworkfoundation.org/?p=697" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:larger">quarterly review for the first
part of 2012</span></a><span style="font-size:larger">. It
details what we've accomplished over the last three months,
and gives some idea of where we're headed in the next
quarter. Briefly, we made significant technological and
organizational progress, and are gearing up for the first
full build-out of our network architecture this spring and
summer. In addition to building a network here in Kansas
City, we plan to stengthen our collaboration with the folks
at </span><a href="https://www.freedomboxfoundation.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:larger">FreedomBox</span></a><span style="font-size:larger">, support the development of a
</span><a href="http://rooter.is/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:larger">completely open router</span></a><span style="font-size:larger">, and formalize our ideas for the
governance of networks.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:larger">In order to continue our
work as engineers, educators, and advocates, we need your
help. We ask that you support the foundation with a
monthly donation - commiting to a small, monthly
contribution helps us cover overhead, manage cashflow, and
grow in a way that is sustainable and resilient. This is a
unique opportunity to make a real and lasting contribution
towards justice and liberty in our society. The moment for
action is upon us, and your support at this critical
juncture will be amplified greatly by the coming course of
events. </span><a href="https://www.wepay.com/donations/195763" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:larger">Take your stand for
humanity.</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:larger">I want also to take this
opportunity to explain the status of our various mailing
lists. You are recieving this e-mail as a recipient of a
list that we call 'announce' - a one-way newsletter about
the work of the FNF. It became apparent several months ago
that our previous mail system was inadequate - we shut down
our 'discuss' mailing list, and have moved its
subscribership to this list. (Many of you had not realized
that you were signing up for a discussion list.) We're
pleased to announce today that 'discuss' is coming back
online. If you'd like to be a part of our community, we
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<p><span style="font-size:larger"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:larger">We thank you for your
support. If you have any questions, you can find us in the
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<p><span style="font-size:larger"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:larger"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:larger">Onwards,
always,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:larger">Isaac Wilder and the FNF
team</span></p>
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