Electronics are popular gifts, but people often overlook the restrictions that manufacturers slip under the wrapping paper. From remote deletion of files to harsh rules about copying and sharing, some gifts take more than they give.
The good news is that there are ethical companies making better devices that your loved ones can enjoy with freedom and privacy. This is the Free Software Foundation's guide to smarter gift giving, compared with their restrictive counterparts.
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LibiquityLibiquity's X200 is Respects Your Freedom certified, but shipping is limited to the US. Sale details.
TechnoethicalTechnoethical's X200 has not yet been evaluated for Respects Your Freedom certification, but global shipping is available. Sale details.
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