{"id":7240,"date":"2023-09-20T14:37:25","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T12:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projets-libres.org\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-05-02T22:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T20:09:13","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.projets-libres.org\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Free Projects \u2013 The podcast dedicated to free software and its ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Projets Libres<\/em> is the podcast of the <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxfr.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinuxFr.org<\/a> website. It explores in depth the <strong>issues around free software and open data<\/strong>. Each episode offers a meeting with committed actors, who share their experience around the following themes:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free Software Business Models<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organization and governance<\/strong> in communities and businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital Commons <\/strong>and<strong> Open Data<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Federated and decentralized social networks (Fediverse)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Content creation and creators<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And many other topics related to our ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1 Our motivations<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Projets Libres<\/em> is the audio complement to the LinuxFr.org site. Its objective is to: <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Telling the story<\/strong>: discover and pass on the history and heritage of the projects, companies and associations that make up our eco-system. Knowing their history allows us to draw inspiration and make informed choices. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Helping professionals and enthusiasts<\/strong> : discover the business models and governance that make up free and open source projects.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Highlighting projects<\/strong>: we give a voice to people who share their experiences, mistakes and successes.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Passing on our passion<\/strong>: we love free and open source software, and love talking to you about it!<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc64 Who are we?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Walid Nouh<\/strong> : creator of the podcast. I discovered free software in 2000 when I finished my computer science studies \u2014 a revelation! I had the chance to make <strong>it my job for 15 years<\/strong>, as a core developer of free software, and also as a consultant. I created the podcast to share my passion and learn more about our ecosystem.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.projets-libres.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/walid-rond-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-415\" style=\"width:193px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.projets-libres.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/walid-rond-2.png 499w, https:\/\/www.projets-libres.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/walid-rond-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.projets-libres.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/walid-rond-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcec To contact me or follow me:<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mamot.fr\/@wawaxx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mastodon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/wnouh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rapha\u00ebl Semeteys<\/strong>: passionate about tech, I&#8217;m an IT architect and DevRel manager for a major IT group in Paris. With over 25 years&#8217; experience, I combine expertise in open-source software with a 30-year yoga practice, for a balanced vision of digital technology and well-being. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.projets-libres.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/raphael-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4373\" style=\"width:193px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.projets-libres.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/raphael-removebg-preview.png 200w, https:\/\/www.projets-libres.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/raphael-removebg-preview-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcec To contact me or follow me:<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mastodon.social\/@raphiki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mastodon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/raphaelsemeteys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Emilien Martinoty<\/strong>: I&#8217;m a fullstack developer, specializing in the WordPress ecosystem as well as Flutter and React technologies. A curious technophile, I&#8217;m passionate about innovation and committed to the world of open source. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.projets-libres.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1516931150107-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4381\" style=\"width:193px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.projets-libres.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1516931150107-removebg-preview.png 450w, https:\/\/www.projets-libres.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1516931150107-removebg-preview-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.projets-libres.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1516931150107-removebg-preview-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcec To contact me or follow me:<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mastodon.social\/@scoco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mastodon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/emilien-martinoty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Free Projects \u2013 The podcast dedicated to free software and its ecosystem. 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