[dfs3] Formalising our association to Transition Durham

[mark]

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Hi everyone,

We've been invited to formalise our association to Transition Durham
and this means we can put a bit of info about ourselves on
www.transitiondurham.org.uk

I've cobbled this draft together from bits and pieces that we've
already used, with slight changes in vocabulary and emphasis according
to the target readership. Please can people suggest any possible
improvements, changes etc. by Friday please?

Cheers,
Mark

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The Durham Free Software Skill-Share project (dfs3 for short) is an informal collective which works towards these interconnected aims:

1] To increase local computer re-use in order to reduce the excessive consumption and waste of computers in Durham (earth care)
2] To build our community's skills and our independence to run information systems that meet our needs rather than exploiting us (people care)
3] To enable all people to enjoy the educational and communication advantages which come from having an energy-efficient networked computer in their own home, regardless of wealth (fair shares)

The principal resources we use to make these things happen are:
A] Good will from local donors of surplus equipment and services
B] Free software tools which enable flexible re-use
C] Co-operative strategies to anticipate future needs

How you can get involved:
 - Read our website https://network23.org/dfs3 for project updates
 - Join in the discussions on our mailing list at https://lists.aktivix.org/mailman/listinfo/dfs3
 - Propose a venue where we can run a training session for free
 - Help us to identify unused equipment, under-used broadband connections and people who could make use of these with some help
 - Engage us in discussion about unmet needs for information or communication technology in your home, project or locality; we might be able to help