Bristol Wireless recommends operating systems that are free. Free in the context of free software means having a number of freedoms regarding the software. These include the freedom to copy the software for no charge and to improve it or change it to suit your needs. There are a number of operating systems which fit…
GNU/Linux is a free software operating system; in this case ‘free’ as in freedom, rather than any other idea of free (e.g. free beer). Most software vendors sell you software, which you then have no right to re-distribute. Free software (or open source software as it is sometimes called) is given freely (for no charge)…
As members of the co-operative, we members may all have different motives for contributing to this project, but they mainly fall under the following headings: Helping our community; Advocates for Linux and Free and Open Source Software (FOSS); Promoting high speed networks for everyone; Local media distribution (e.g. of creative artwork). Here’s one perspective on…
Bristol Wireless is a volunteer-run community co-operative established in 2002 to supply open source ICT to businesses, the community and voluntary sector and the general public. It was initially fuelled by the energy and enthusiasm of some under-employed techs in East Bristol with the aim of improving society, particularly its less fortunate sections, by providing…