Now its been recognized that hackers were witch-hunted, persecuted and even worse, maybe we can ask our governments to stop doing so (Reverse engineering lawsuits, DMCA, software patents, ...) and recognize the value of our work?

Well... if Microsoft wants so bad to have its drivers in the kernel, maybe Linux kernel developper should ask a simple deal to MS: "Ok, we take in your driver, but you sign this contract stating that MS will never again sue anyone for some patent litigation over Linux usage". Anyone to draft the contract? ;-)

Just check the official Schedule ( http://www.hackerspace.net/schedule ) and you'll see it's still there.

Create one! HSF can be done anywhere, by anyone... Need is the mother of Hacking :) Do you have it? It just requires energy and positive mind :) Do you have them?

got a comment that I should link to the eGPL site: http://www.egpl.info/

No, eGPL is not the license you're looking for... move along soldier... eGlibc is not related to ethical licensing scheme that will ruin the empire.