What is a free software job
A free software job is any job centered on the creation, promotion, oversight, support, sales, marketing or installation of free software.
Here are some common examples of free software jobs:
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GNU/Linux systems administrator
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Web developer using free software like PHP, Python, Ruby, Django and Apache
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Organizer working to install GNU/Linux or LibreOffice in elementary schools
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BSD installation and support, coupled with hardware sales
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MySQL database administration
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Bounties or short-term free software coding jobs
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On-site instructor for free software like Plone or MySQL
Here are some examples of jobs that don't fit the criteria:
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20% GNU/Linux sysadmin and 80% internal support for desktops running a proprietary operating system
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Developing proprietary software applications, even if they run on the GNU/Linux operating system
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Jobs focused on proficiency with proprietary applications, even if some free software is involved
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Jobs that don't have anything to do with software at all
If you've got a free software job that you're ready to list, just email it to job-page@fsf.org and we'll post it just as soon as payment is received.