Let’s spread some joy. How has GNOME and Free Software helped you? Share your story with us by tagging @gnome in your post! #GNOMEstories
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Sam, GNOME user and former Debian Project Leader, tells us his GNOME story. He shared his perspective on how the development of our accessibility support has given him freedom and independence as a blind user.
“I’ve been using GNOME since 2009 because it provides an accessible way for me to use modern applications while still respecting my freedom and humanity.”
Read Sam’s story: https://www.gnome.org/stories/#SamHartman
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Karen, Executive Director of the Software Freedom Conservancy, shared her GNOME story with us. She tells us all about lifelong friendships she’s made, the support and education she’s received, and her work on the Outreachy Program.
“The GNOME community gives me so much joy. . . . I cannot imagine my own advocacy without GNOME and its influence on my career.”
Read Karen’s story: https://www.gnome.org/stories/#KarenSandler
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Matthew, Free Software Activist and #opensource contributor, shared his GNOME story with us. In his story, he takes us back to 2003 in Dublin, where gave his first #GUADEC talk.
“Software exists to be used by real human beings. Building the best software possible means understanding how those people use software and how we can do our best to support that.”
Read Matthew’s story: https://www.gnome.org/stories/#MatthewGarrett
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The GNOME project has impacted many of us. There are lots of ways to support GNOME and sharing your stories is one of them! Share the story of how you got involved with GNOME with us by tagging it #GNOMEStories
Federico, GNOME Co-Founder and Board of Directors member, shared his GNOME story with us. In his story, he talks about valuable lessons learned building and contributing to #GNOME and #opensource.
“People in GNOME genuinely care about each other; and I am thankful for all of the friendships that have come about through GNOME.”
Read Federico’s story: https://www.gnome.org/stories/#FedericoMena
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Meg, a former Outreachy intern, shared her GNOME story with us. In her write up she talks about what #opensource means to her and what made her stick with #GNOME.
“The mentorship I received from my fellow GNOMEies and the open nature of the code provided me with great learning opportunities.”
Read Meg’s story: https://www.gnome.org/stories/#MegFord
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GNOME is made possible by the dedicated people in our community. We’ve collected some of their stories and can’t wait to share them with you! Keep an eye on #GNOMEStories for more.
Share your own story with us by tagging it with #GNOMEStories!
David Wilson-Burns
GNOME
