<p>Software Freedom Conservancy works to ensure that you have the right to repair and modify the software on your devices. <strong>Use The Source</strong> shows you one of the key steps in this process: how we evaluate the source code candidates that companies provide to you, as is required when they use Linux or other GPLed software (most do). Through the collaborative process shown in each candidate's comment threads, we highlight common issues in the below source candidates, and what steps need to be taken by the companies to fix them (i.e. to comply with software right to repair licenses like the GPL). You can also see examples of candidates already in compliance, which are no longer just candidates, but real "corresponding source code".</p>
<p>Software Freedom Conservancy works for your right to repair and modify the software on your devices. *Use The Source* shows you how we evaluate the source code candidates companies must provide for GPLed software. Join us as we highlight common issues in source candidates, and what companies need to do to fix them. Check out the options below, or subscribe to our <a href="https://lists.sfconservancy.org/mailman/listinfo/ccs-review">mailing list</a> to participate in the public discussion on these candidates.</p>
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