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You probably know about the ongoing debate of Free Software vs. Open Source. It clearly isn't a black-and-white debate, and some may even say they don't care what the difference is. But let me show you with a black-and-white example what the difference is, and why it matters:

Let's assume you are against slavery for obvious reasons, and there is a movement that clearly states it is "PRO black people".

Then there is a movement that states to be "PRO human rights" - not only including black people, but everybody. While both might fight for a same cause some just support certain behavior in certain cases while others care about the essential underlying reason.

In everyday life there might not be a big difference, but in the end of the day I would like to see Free Software to succeed. It really is something worth caring about.

My new project Quicktorials.org is about to take off. It is a new system for free software video tutorials and currently needs some applications to implement it. Ricardo Lafuente recently worked on a new development version of Shoebot that integrates quicktorials even in a code editor! But that's not enough.

Please contact me if you're a developer and interested in adding this to any free software application! The easiest way is to send a jabber message to mray@jabber.org or contact me on identi.ca.

You can also send mail to "mail at mray.de".

"Us Now" is a documentary illustrating the remarkable development of todays culture: people help each other. If you have an hour to spend - watch it and see how people can run football clubs, record music or even run a bank.

Get inspired or just > watch.

Version 0.9.12 just has been released!, but unfortunately the gnu/linux binaries are not yet available. The new release has many small and one big new feature: Zoom! You can now seamlessly zoom in and out in order to execute your mercy-less attacks more precisely! I'm also honored that my contribution (the new "compost" theme) is included in this new release. Here is a list what else has changed:

• Control pad support
• New weapons: flying saucer, molotov cocktail
• More sounds
• New visual effects
• Updated graphics
• Team chat
• Remember net password
• More training modes, including a fun RC plane game
• Implement room control delegation when host's connection fails
• Colorize chat events in engine
• Frontend improvements
• New maps
• New theme

Go grab this free software game jewel now!!

Europe is about to vote about Net Neutrality very soon. Contact your representative and make him aware of your position on that. Voters in Brussels need some non-lobby input to vote right! If you're living in Germany there is a blog that informs and advises, and even provides contact information for relevant people.

A free culture needs a free net.