Software Preservation Network

Saving Software, Together.

The Software Preservation Network (SPN) is a leading organization established to advance software preservation through collective action. SPN preserves software through its Affiliated Projects, Strategic Partnerships and member engagement across five core activity areas.

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01.22.21 | Everywhere in the world

It’s that time of year again! The Software Preservation Network (SPN) is looking for new members to join our working groups. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the working group’s goals. Folks interested in joining any of …Continue Join a Software Preservation Network Working Group! →

Core Activity Areas

Affiliated Projects

  • BPs for Fair Use

    Code of Best Practices for Fair Use in Software Preservation

  • FCoP

    Fostering Communities of Practice: Software Preservation and Emulation in Libraries, Archives and Museums

  • EaaSI

    Emulation-as-a-Service Infrastructure

SPN Members

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As SPN transitions from an exclusively grant-funded and in-kind support model to a self-sustaining member-driven organization, I hope you will consider joining our growing community of practice. You can learn more about SPN’s current members and our plans for the future in the Software Preservation Network Prospectus.

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