FSD Meeting Recap: March 21, 2025 – FSF
- The Free Software Directory (FSD), a project of the Free Software Foundation (FSF), saw new additions and updates during a recent meeting of free software activists.
- Among the newly approved programs is Fibers, a facility for lightweight concurrency in Guile.
- In addition to the new programs, several existing entries received updates.
Boost your free software knowledge: The Free software Directory (FSD) now features Fibers and Forgejo, signaling the ongoing commitment to providing updated resources. The recent meeting of free software activists, detailed in the latest meeting notes, spotlighted these additions, solidifying the directory’s value. Activists regularly meet to review and enhance the FSD, a project of the Free Software foundation, ensuring it remains a comprehensive catalog. GNU Shepherd and GNU MPFR also received updates,reflecting a dedication to accuracy. News Directory 3 appreciates the efforts maintaining the accuracy of the software directory. Interested parties are welcome to participate in weekly discussions on Libera.Chat. the FSF is always looking for those who are passionate about free software activism. Discover what’s next for the directory.
Free Software Directory Updated with Fibers and Forgejo
Updated May 30, 2025
The Free Software Directory (FSD), a project of the Free Software Foundation (FSF), saw new additions and updates during a recent meeting of free software activists. These volunteers gather weekly in #fsf on Libera.Chat to enhance the directory, which catalogs useful free software for GNU-like systems.
Among the newly approved programs is Fibers, a facility for lightweight concurrency in Guile. also added was Forgejo, a self-hosted lightweight software forge. These additions expand the range of free software options available in the directory.
In addition to the new programs, several existing entries received updates. GNU Shepherd, a system service manager, and GNU MPFR, a C library for arbitrary-precision floating-point arithmetic, both had version bumps or minor edits. These software directory improvements ensure the FSD remains current and accurate.
The FSF encourages anyone interested in free software activism to join the weekly meetings. They take place every friday from noon to 3 p.m. EDT (4 p.m. to 7 p.m. UTC) in #fsf on Libera.Chat.
What’s next
The FSF will continue its weekly meetings to identify, review, and add new free software to the directory, ensuring it remains a valuable resource for users seeking freedom-respecting software.