The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has welcomed the launch of AdBard, a new advertising network for technology-based websites based upon the promotion of free/libre and open source software (FLOSS) friendly products and services.

The AdBard Network has been created by Tagl Consulting to serve websites dedicated to free software ideals,helping them connect with companies selling products and services targeting a FLOSS audience. AdBard solves the problem of proprietary software products being displayed on sites that otherwise promote computer user freedom.

"The Free Software Community now has an ethical alternative to ad networks that promote proprietary software;' said Peter Brown, executive director of the Free Software Foundation. "This is a huge win for many of the sites that serve our community. And we wish AdBard and the websites that display AdBard adverts every success. We also hope this will inspire other ad networks to adopt similar policies:'

"AdBard is a great way for advertisers and publishers in the free software community to come together and help grow the free software services market:' said Jeremy Andrew, CEO of Tag 1.