We are a membership organisation working to promote the freedom of computer users in the UK through free software.

Free software gives users the source code to programs, and the right to study, modify and redistribute it.

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About Free Software

Free Software is about freedom. It gives you the freedom to adapt software to your needs, as an individual or business.

For companies, it provides an escape from vendor "lock-in" by creating a free market in support and services.

With free software, everyone has the freedom to cooperate with others in using and improving it.

For more details, see our background information.

Latest News

• 08/11/2004 - Public launch of AFFS Grants for Free Software
• 16/09/2004 - AFFS responds to DTi OSS Policy v2 redraft "consultation"
• 05/03/2004 - AFFS Letter to MEPs about the proposed EU Intellectual Property Rights Directive

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Upcoming Events

• 5-6 October 2005 - LinuxExpo

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