Linux Action News 144

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Why we're disappointed in the CoreOS Container Linux transition, Mycroft goes troll hunting and the complicated story brewing at the GNU Project. Plus, a few community fundraisers. Support Linux Action News Links: End-of-life announcement for CoreOS Container Linux — We know this timeline is aggressive. We've tried to provide the longest possible migration period consistent with our ability to maintain the OS Glass Enterprise Edition 2 now available for developers Mycroft's Position on Patent Trolls — We are going to litigate every single patent suit to the fullest extent possible including appealing any adverse decisions all the way to the Supreme Court. GNU-FSF cooperation update — Our mutual aim is to work together as peers, while minimizing change in the practical aspects of this cooperation, so we can advance in our common free software mission. GNU-FSF cooperation update — Free Software Foundation — working together for free software The draft GNU Social Contract — I have been working with several other GNU Maintainers and volunteers to draft a GNU Social Contract which explains the key commitments we want from the GNU Project. GNU Social Contract DRAFT Jean Louis - Re: A GNU “social contract”? Proposals for the new GNU/FSF relationship Memorial Fund for Mark Greaves, PeppermintOS CEO — This is a tribute to Mark Greaves (PCNetSpec), Husband, Father, Peppermint CEO and distributor. AppCenter for Everyone — This campaign will fund a one-week in-person development sprint to develop and deliver on these key areas.

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