Anthony Zone
Social Software Specialist
I am a technology professional with 15 years in IT and a 20-year advocate for Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). My journey has taken me from supporting critical infrastructure at major banks and hospitals to working at Red Hat, where I specialized in systemd support.
Driven by a desire to help people escape the grip of Big Tech, I founded BT Free (Big Tech Free), a 501(c)(3) public charity. Our mission is to educate folks on the dangers of centralized platforms and provide viable, open alternatives. I am primarily focused on the Fediverse, building open platforms where people can join, create, share, and even learn to run their own instances.
🛡️ My Mission: BT Free
BT Free is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to fostering digital privacy and freedom. We believe the internet should be open, decentralized, and controlled by the users, not corporations.
- Educate: Teach people about the dangers of Big Tech and data surveillance.
- Provide Options: Host and maintain open platforms like TubeFree.
- Empower: Help individuals and communities run their own Fediverse instances.
- Connect: Build a supportive community of like-minded advocates.
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Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
Youngstown State University -
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Youngstown State University
BT Free Public Charity (Current)
Red Hat
Financial & Healthcare Sector
My work focuses on fostering community, education, and open platforms within the Fediverse.
BT Free (Main Charity)
The 501(c)(3) public charity I founded to help people go Big Tech Free.
BT Free Links
All BT Free Links
TubeFree
An open video platform hosted by us, offering a decentralized alternative to YouTube.
Fireside Fedi
A podcast exploring the Fediverse, featuring interviews with community leaders and creators.
Works On My Machine Live
A livestream podcast where we install software live and discuss the realities of open source deployment.
Peertube Chain of Trust
A demonstration of the "Chain of Trust" script for Peertube, fostering federation and trust.
Contact Me
Get in touch via email, Matrix, Signal, or other secure channels.