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malicious "antifeatures" to keep us powerless, dependent, and
surveilled by the devices that we use. There's no time at which it's
-more important to think about these unfortunate facts than the holiday
+more important to turn these unfortunate facts into positive action than the holiday
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<p>The gifts that we recommend here might not be making headlines, but
they're the rare exception to the apparent rule that devices should
mistreat their users. We encourage you to take a close look at our
recommendations and see if they might work for you or a loved one.</p>
<h4>This year, choose freedom</h4>
- <p>To minimize ecological waste and encourage free software adoption, we advise you to end that cycle of forced obsolescence and user exploitation, and opt to try running <a href="https://gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw">free software</a> on a device you already own. If you're unlucky enough to get a gift that doesn't respect your freedom, you can still <a href="https://h-node.org">help others avoid it</a> by documenting its ethical pitfalls.</p>
-<p>Let your loved ones know that you respect their freedom and privacy
-too much to cave for the newest Apple, Amazon, Google or another device laden with proprietary software. Give them the one gift that keeps on giving: freedom.</p>
+ <p>To minimize ecological waste and encourage free software adoption, we advise you to end that cycle of forced obsolescence and user exploitation, and opt to try running <a href="https://gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw">free software</a> on a device you already own.</p>
+ <p>If you're unlucky enough to get a gift that doesn't respect your freedom, you can still <a href="https://h-node.org">help others avoid it</a> by documenting its ethical pitfalls. And if you're a strongly technical user, this year's Guide also lists devices that need a little help or development to cross the freedom "finish line."</p>
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<p><strong>Our advice:</strong> There's currently no cell phone on the market that's fully compatible with user freedom, given the presence of nonfree software in iOS and Android. What makes matters worse is that all smartphones currently run a separate, nonfree OS commonly referred to as the "mobile baseband," which is responsible for most of the device's communications.</p>
- <p>If you're at all able to, and if you find your hardware is compatible with it, we recommend pairing the <
strong>Replicant</strong> distribution of Android with the <a href="https://f-droid.org">F-Droid</a> app repository. Replicant is the bottom line when it comes to mobile OSes that respect their user's freedom, and is a project <a href="https://www.fsf.org/working-together/fund">fiscally sponsored by the FSF.</a></p>
+ <p>If you're at all able to, and if you find your hardware is compatible with it, we recommend pairing the <
a href="https://replicant.us"><strong>Replicant</strong></a> distribution of Android with the <a href="https://f-droid.org">F-Droid</a> app repository. Replicant is the bottom line when it comes to mobile OSes that respect their user's freedom, and is a project <a href="https://www.fsf.org/working-together/fund">fiscally sponsored by the FSF.</a></p>
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Even if your phone doesn't support Replicant, you can still use the <a href="https://f-droid.org">F-Droid</a> repository on your Android phone. F-Droid has hundreds of applications that are ready to install, including Syncthing, Tor, Minetest, and Termux.
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- <li>No matter what phone operating system you currently use, stay tuned for our upcoming mobile <a href="https://esd.fsf.org">Email Self-Defense Guide</a>, which will help you keep your communications both free and secure.</li>
+ <li>No matter what phone operating system you currently use, stay tuned for our upcoming mobile <a href="https://emailselfdefense.fsf.org">Email Self-Defense Guide</a>, which will help you keep your communications both free and secure.</li>
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<h5 class="text-center">Stay away from: iPhone</h5>
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Apple <a href="https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/pumpkins-markets-and-one-bad-apple">prevents you from installing third-party free software</a> on your own phone, and they use this control to censor apps that compete with or subvert Apple's profits.
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- <li>Apple has a history of exploiting their absolute control over their users to <a href="https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2019-10-08/apple-taiwan-flag-emoji-iphones-hong-kong">silence political activists</a> and help governments <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/07/world/asia/china-xi-jinping-study-the-great-nation-app.html">spy on millions</a> of users.</li>
+ <li>Apple has a history of exploiting their absolute control over their users to <a href="https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2019-10-08/apple-taiwan-flag-emoji-iphones-hong-kong">silence political activists</a> and help governments <a href="https://www.cpomagazine.com/data-privacy/icloud-data-turned-over-to-chinese-government-conflicts-with-apples-privacy-first-focus/">spy on millions</a> of users.</li>
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- <li>Runs <a href="https://trisquel.info">Trisquel</a> and other <a href="https://www.gnu.org/distros/free-distros.en.html">FSF-endorsed</a> operating systems.
- <li>Durable hardware that's meant to be easy to repair.</li>
+ <li>Runs <a href="https://trisquel.info">Trisquel</a> and other <a href="https://www.gnu.org/distros/free-distros.en.html">FSF-endorsed</a> operating systems. (You can use the upcoming Trisquel 11 on it, too!)
+ <li>Durable hardware that's easy to repair.</li>
<li>Widely available from resellers and shops for hobbyists.</li>
<li>Since a properly equipped X200 is certified to run free software, it means that you and gift recipients have the #FreedomToShare.</li>
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- <p>Each and every day, free software reaches more devices and is used in more and more interesting contexts. While we haven't evaluated these products specifically in our <a href="https://ryf.fsf.org">RYF program</a>, we recommend keeping an eye on these communities. They're making waves!</p>
- <li><a href="https://pine64.org">PINE64</a> is a company and user community making a wide variety of laptops, smartwatches, ereaders, and more.</li>
+ <p>Each and every day, free software reaches more devices and is used in more interesting contexts. While we haven't evaluated these products specifically in our <a href="https://ryf.fsf.org">RYF program</a>, we're including mentions of certain communities who are going in the right direction when it comes to freedom, but who aren't fully there yet. They're already making waves, but need the help of developers or technical users in crossing the freedom "finish line" to full acceptability.</p>
+ <li><a href="https://mntre.com/">MNT</a>'s Reform laptop is promising from a free software perspective. If the nonfree RAM training were to be replaced by the community, we have reason to believe it would be fully compatible with your freedom.</li>
+ <li><a href="https://store.vikings.net/en/">Vikings</a> sells a variety of devices that respect you as a user, not just the X200. Many of these devices are RYF-certified, and others, like the Talos II, are freedom-friendly.</li>
<li><a href="https://puri.sm">Purism</a>'s devices ship with the PureOS distribution of the GNU/Linux operating system, one that is more freedom-friendly than popular distributions like Mint or Ubuntu.</li>
- <li><a href="https://www.yubico.com/products/">Yubico</a> is a company making hardware authentication keys that we understand to be compatible with free software.</li>
+ <li><a href="https://pine64.org">PINE64</a> is a company and user community making a variety of laptops, smartwatches, ereaders, and more. The freedom status of these devices vary, but the project has made positive progress in a short time, piquing the interest of many in the free software community.</li>
</ul>
+ <p>If you know of a project or company we've missed who are <em>earnestly</em> working to free their devices, but who need a little help in doing so, <a href="mailto:campaigns@fsf.org">please let us know!</a></p>
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+ <li>None of the devices in this section are fully compatible with free software, but the companies behind them are making a good faith effort. Even if you're not a developer, you can write them to let them know you support their work in moving towards freedom.</li>
+ <li>We cannot and do not guarantee that devices uncertified by our <a href="https://ryf.fsf.org">RYF program</a> are fully compatible with free software. For the final authority on these matters, and for maximum freedom, choose an RYF-certified device.</li>
<li>Research the device you're buying. It may be intended for free software developers or hobbyists who are more tolerant of bugs, and who want to help the project advance.</li>
<li>These devices might be easier to find than some of our recommendations for refurbished products, but shipping them to your location might still be a challenge.</li>
- <li>We cannot and do not guarantee that devices uncertified by our <a href="https://ryf.fsf.org">RYF program</a> are fully compatible with free software. For the final authority on these matters, and for maximum freedom, choose an RYF-certified device.</li>
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<li><a href="https://leanpub.com/">Leanpub</a> is an author-driven ebook Web site encouraging people to "publish early, publish often."</li>
<li><a href="https://www.libreture.com/">Libreture</a> provides a catalog of DRM-free ebook publishers, and a storage solution for all of your digital books and comics.</li>
<li><a href="https://standardebooks.org/">Standard Ebooks</a> makes high quality, gratis editions of public domain works of literature using the latest technology compatible with the EPUB specification.</li>
-<li><a href="https://lektu.com/">Lektu</a> provides you with an array of DRM-free media in Spanish.</li>
<li><a href="https://nantucketebooks.com">Nantucket E-Books</a> is a DRM-free publisher and writing platform that also makes a strong commitment to software freedom. They have been profiled in the FSF's <em>Free Software Bulletin.</em>
-<li><a href="https://nostarch.com">No Starch Press</a> offers "the finest in geek entertainment," with educational books on a variety of programming topics.</li>
+<li><a href="https://nostarch.com">No Starch Press</a> offers "the finest in geek entertainment," with educational books on a variety of programming topics. They're also the publisher of <a href="https://nostarch.com/ada-zangemann"><em>Ada & Zangemann,</em></a> an introduction to free software concepts for children of all ages.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.smashwords.com">Smashwords</a> is the world's largest distributor of indie ebooks.</li>
-<li>Many free (as in freedom) educational books are available through sites like <a href="https://flossmanuals.net">FLOSS Manuals</a>, a supporter of the <a href="https://dayagainstdrm.org/">International Day Against DRM</a>.</li>
<li>Looking to buy paper books? Check out the <a href="https://shop.fsf.org">GNU Press Shop</a> for your technical manuals and documentation needs.</li>
<li>Plus, since all these books are DRM-free, you'll get that warm and fuzzy feeling that comes with having the #FreedomToShare.</li>
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<h5 class="text-center">Stay away from: Amazon</h5>
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-<li>Amazon is one of the most notorious DRM offenders. They use this <a href="https://www.defectivebydesign.org/amazon">Orwellian control</a> over their devices and services to spy on users and keep them trapped in their walled garden.</li>
+ <li>Amazon is one of the most notorious DRM offenders. They use this <a href="https://www.defectivebydesign.org/amazon">Orwellian control</a> over their devices and services to spy on users and keep them trapped in their walled garden.</li>
+ <li>Be aware that Amazon isn't the peddler of ebook DRM. Disturbingly, it's enthusiastically supported by most of the <a href="https://www.thenation.com/article/society/publishers-are-taking-the-internet-to-court/ ">big publishing houses</a>.</li>
<li>Read more about the dangers of DRM through our <a href="https://defectivebydesign.org">Defective by Design</a> campaign.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.emusic.com/">Emusic</a> offers DRM-free MP3 downloads, providing a local alternative to streaming services like Spotify or Apple Music.</li>
<li><a href="https://folkways.si.edu/">Folkways</a>, providing digital downloads of the world's best folk and children's music, courtesy of the Smithsonian Institute.</li>
<li><a href="https://hdtracks.com">HDTracks</a> is an online music shop offering thousands of DRM-free downloads for you to play at home.</li>
+ <li><a href="https://www.mutopiaproject.org/">Mutopia</a> provides hundreds of attractive, free "as in freedom" sheet music downloads. Music isn't <em>just</em> recorded, you know!</li>
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- <p>Over the past few years, many people have unfortunately become more dependent on streaming media. But it's important to remember how streaming services can deprive you of important rights. "Dis-services" like <a href="https://www.defectivebydesign.org/blog/idad_2021_counteracting_disneys_attack_culture">Disney+</a> and <a href="https://www.defectivebydesign.org/blog/idad_2020_sent_netflix_and_drm_message">Netflix</a> mandate the use of a hardware-level backdoor called Widevine, giving them permanent access into deep components of your machine.</p>
+ <p>Over the past few years, many people have unfortunately become more dependent on streaming media. But it's important to remember how streaming services can deprive you of important rights. "Dis-services" like <a href="https://www.defectivebydesign.org/blog/idad_2021_counteracting_disneys_attack_culture">Disney+</a> and <a href="https://www.defectivebydesign.org/blog/idad_2020_sent_netflix_and_drm_message">Netflix</a> mandate the use of a hardware-level backdoor called Widevine, giving them permanent access into deep components of your machine. Don't be swayed by them -- even if your access is gratis and "ad-supported."</p>
<p>Widevine prohibits these services from running on many older devices, leaving families who can't afford a new computer or a new television out in the cold.</p>
<p>Try these video services and sites instead:</p>
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- <h2 class="text-center">"Respects Your Freedom" certification</h2>
- Do you have a product that you think is eligible for RYF certification? Read our <a href="https://ryf1p.fsf.org/about/vendors">information for hardware vendors</a> to find out.
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+ <h2 class="text-center">Help the FSF</h2>
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+ If you're in the Boston area and would like to volunteer some time in support of free software and the FSF's mission, get in touch with us! We're always in need of help stuffing envelopes, scanning copyright assignments, and more. One great place to get involved in volunteering is our upcoming <a href="https://libreplanet.org/2023/">LibrePlanet 2023</a> conference.</p>
+ <p>Do you have a product that you think is eligible for RYF certification? Read our <a href="https://ryf.fsf.org/about/vendors">information for hardware vendors</a> to find out.</p>
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<p>The Giving Guide is brought to you by the <a href="https://fsf.org">Free Software Foundation</a>. Our <a href="https://fsf.org/join">associate membership</a> program is the heart of the FSF's work campaigning for computer user freedom worldwide. If you're still looking for a gift, and want to put your money towards digital freedom, please consider becoming a member or donating to another charity supported by your friend or loved one.</p>
<p>We've been fighting for digital freedoms since 1985, and have no plans of stopping. The work we do year-round is work to provide more and better options for gifts: spreading the message of software freedom, as well as helping retailers do the right thing and promoting the work of those who do. It's your support that makes this work possible.</p>
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<li>X200 product image in the public domain.</li>
<li>NeuG product image copyright © 2020, Free Software Foundation, Inc. Licensed under the <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0</a> license.</li>
<li>ThinkPenguin product images © 2019, ThinkPenguin, Inc. Licensed under the <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0</a> license.</li>
- <li>Spotlight photo copyright © 2019, <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/uq7Ld3rNd1Y">Jaël Vallée</a>. Licensed under the <a href="https://unsplash.com/license">Unsplash License</a>.</li>
+ <li>Spotlight photo copyright © 2012, <a href="https://flickr.com/photos/joncandy/8094275246/">Jon Candy</a>. Licensed under the <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0</a> license.</li>
<li>Bookshelf photo copyright © 2010, <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/seeminglee/4556156477/">See-ming Lee</a>. Licensed under the <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0</a> license.</li>
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