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The involvement of April in the promotion and defense of free software is further proof and its nomination as "Special Jury Award of the Lutèce d'Or" is a great recognition of the work accomplished during the last ten years. Beyond the purely technical aspects - I'd rather say software - the April has the courage and the energy to get involved at the ethical, philosophical, economic and political fronts thereby promoting the development of an information society based on cooperation and sharing. Thanks to the April, with its irreplaceable observation work and its actions, the movement

We became acquainted with April when preparing the "iPod law" (DADVSI). We have then found precious allies, both in their expertise and through their involvement in defense of citizens digital rights. This objective alliance continues today, in our common struggle for a greater freedom of choice related to the software equipment of consumers.

April has been promoting Free Software in France for over 10 years with steadfastness, renewing its sensitization initiatives! With Candidats.fr, elected representatives applied for the 2007 Villes Internet Free label, thus demonstrating their interest in such software. Free Software is less and less seen as a gratis tool. April helped raise elected representatives' awareness regarding the political stakes of computer freedom.

Although knowing April since its beginning, only recently did I decide to join personally. The Free Software sector is increasingly concerned by the legislative and legal context. This imposes us as a community to structure in order to allow April's permanent employees to devote their time to promoting the unique and historical Free Software movement. Backed by a large number of members, April will be stronger to represent us, users, developers, supporters of the community, especially among political authorities.