To arms, comrades!

Today, we celebrate not a historical event, or the birthday of some long-dead poet or patriot, but an awakening; a slow dawning of awareness, a movement of thoughts and voices, a look to securing a small piece of our ever unstable future.

Today, we celebrate Document Freedom Day.

Won't you join with us while we spread the word about the importance of open documents, the importance of creating open standards to ensure that we can access our documents in the future?

This is an issue of utmost significance. Don't you want that embarrassing personal ad you wrote to be instantly accessible and readable ten years from now, so that we can all gather around it to point, stare, and laugh? Meditate on the fact that, if open standards are not victorious, your children and grandchildren won't be able to open and enjoy your delicious no-bake cookies recipe.

Okay, we jest. But you have to admit, there is something funny about Document Freedom Day, especially because the organization behind the event, known as the ODF, even has a party logo. And a slogan.

All kidding aside, Document Freedom Day aims to promote awareness of the importance of open standards around the globe, and they've organized a number of speakers and events to do just that. Around 100 registered teams are armed with the DFD flag, t-shirts and informational leaflets to spread the word. And, surprise surprise, Google is lending the Day its full support.

If you're interested in lending a hand, or if you just want to check out the goings-on, visit the Document Freedom Day page.

[via the Google Blog]