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Operating System

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Trisquel GNU/Linux

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  • - FSF-endorsed completely free operating system: transparent and modifiable. -
    • - -
  • - Break the cycle of forced upgrades and planned obsolescence. -
    • - -
  • - Comes with all the software you need and an easy software manager to find more. -
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  • Works great with the Wi-Fi adapters in this guide.
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- bad - Windows -
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Windows

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  • - Proprietary software that profits from - controlling how you use your computer -
    • - -
  • - Invades privacy and exposes personal data to - Microsoft, - - the NSA, - and other malicious attackers -
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  • - Dependent on mandatory upgrades and devices - that don't support older versions of Windows -
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- - - -
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3D Printers

- -
-
- good - TAZ 4.0 -
- -

Lulzbot TAZ 4.0

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    -
  • - Contact Lulzbot sales and mention this guide to receive gratis shipping and filament with your TAZ. -
    • - -
  • - Respects Your Freedom-certified by the FSF to run with all free software, making 3D printing more accessible and encouraging innovation. -
    • - -
  • - Supports tetherless printing, optional Dual Extruder upgrade, and exotic filaments including wood-, rubber- and stone-like materials. -
    • -
  • Hardware designs available to make modification and improvement easy.
    • -
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- -
-
- bad - Makerbot Replicator 2 -
- -

Makerbot Replicator 2

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    -
  • - MakerWare software is proprietary, - restricting freedom and stifling innovation -
    • - -
  • - Hardware patents threaten free printers like - the Lulzbot -
    • - -
  • - Recently announced an increasingly - proprietary approach, further distancing - itself from the free software community -
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Ebooks

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- good - Project Gutenberg -
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Project Gutenberg

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    -
  • All of the ebooks are gratis, including classics like Peter Pan and Huck Finn.
    • -
  • The original purveyor of DRM-free eBooks, inspiring many others.
    • -
  • Enjoy the freedom to read your ebooks on any device.
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- bad - Amazon -
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Amazon

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    -
  • - Amazon can remotely block or delete - individual ebooks or your entire library - with no warning or explanation (they've done - it before--read about it - - here - ). -
    • - -
  • - DRM prevents you from sharing your favorite - books with friends, and Amazon uses DRM to - - maintain their monopoly - -
    • - -
  • - Amazon claims - - you don't actually own or control your - ebooks - -
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  • - Thanks to DRM, you won't be able to transfer - your books to any other reader -
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Mobile OS

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Replicant

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  • - Fully free software mobile OS based on - Android -
    • - -
  • - - Supported devices - - include both phones and tablets -
    • - -
  • - Used devices can be purchased, so your - dollars won't go to proprietary OS - companies. -
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- bad - Apple iPhone, iPad and Watch -
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Apple iPhone, iPad and Watch

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    -
  • - iOS is a fully proprietary operating system, - giving Apple ultimate control over devices - running it -
    • - -
  • - Apple uses DRM to block competing software. -
    • - -
  • - The company claims to take away your freedom for your own good. -
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Laptops

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- good - ThinkPenguin GNU/Linux Notebook -
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ThinkPenguin GNU/Linux Notebook

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  • Save $5 on any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code FSFGIVING. ThinkPenguin will also donate $5 to the FSF (expires at the end of 2014).
    • -
  • - Comes with free OS and free software-compatible Wi-Fi and 3D-accelerated graphics chipsets work with any fully free GNU/Linux distribution you choose. While its proprietary firmware means it's not fully free, this laptop is one of the most freedom-supporting available. -
    • - -
  • Browse more companies that sell free software-compatible computers.
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- bad - Apple Macbook Pro -
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Apple Macbook Pro

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    -
  • - Runs on proprietary software that restricts - the user's freedoms -
    • - -
  • - Apple's App Store uses DRM (Digital - Restrictions Management) to restrict what - you can do with your purchases -
    • - -
  • - Planned obsolescence: business model forces - you to buy new devices frequently -
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- - avoid - -
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Graphic Design

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- good - GIMP and Inkscape -
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GIMP and Inkscape

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  • Free software, with thriving developer communities.
    • -
  • Designed for free formats, but can also open files created in other programs.
    • -
  • Wide variety of plugins grants limitless features.
    • -
  • Easy to install on all major operating systems.
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- bad - Photoshop and Illustrator -
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Photoshop and Illustrator

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  • Proprietary software controlled by Adobe.
    • -
  • Prefers locked-down proprietary formats.
    • -
  • Requires costly upgrades to stay up to date.
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Are you giving your loved ones holiday gifts they can use freely, or gifts which put someone else in control?

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Electronics are popular gifts for the holidays, 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 (FSF) guide to smarter gifts, compared with their restrictive + counterparts. +

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Like this guide? Organize a Giving + Guide Giveaway to share it with your community. And remember: donating to a charity in your friend or family member's name (see our recommendations below) is at least as meaningful as buying them an electronic device.

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Operating Systems

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+ good + Trisquel GNU/Linux +
+ +

Trisquel GNU/Linux

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    +
  • + FSF-endorsed completely free operating system: transparent and modifiable. +
    • + +
  • + Break the cycle of forced upgrades and planned obsolescence. +
    • + +
  • + Comes with all the software you need and an easy software manager to find more. +
    • +
  • Works great with the Wi-Fi adapters in this guide.
    • +
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+ +
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+ bad + Windows +
+ +

Windows

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    +
  • + Proprietary software that profits from controlling how you use your computer. +
    • + +
  • + Invades privacy and exposes personal data to Microsoft, the NSA, and other malicious attackers. +
    • + +
  • + Dependent on mandatory upgrades and devices that don't support older versions of Windows. +
    • +
+ + +
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+ Download + +
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+ avoid +
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3D Printers

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+ good + TAZ 4.0 +
+ +

Lulzbot TAZ 4.0

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    + + +
  • + Respects Your Freedom-certified by the FSF to run with all free software, making 3D printing more accessible and encouraging innovation. +
    • + +
  • + Supports tetherless printing, optional Dual Extruder upgrade, and exotic filaments including wood-, rubber- and stone-like materials. +
    • +
  • Hardware designs available to make modification and improvement easy.
    • +
  • + SAVE! When you buy a TAZ, contact Lulzbot sales and mention this guide to receive an extra roll of filament and gratis shipping to the US, Canada or the EU (expires at the end of 2014). +
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+ +
+
+ bad + Makerbot Replicator 2 +
+ +

Makerbot Replicator 2

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    +
  • + MakerWare software is proprietary, restricting freedom and stifling innovation. +
    • + +
  • + Recently announced an increasingly proprietary approach, further distancing itself from the free software community. +
    • +
+ +
+ + +
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+
+ Buy + +
+ +
+ avoid +
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+ + +
+ + + + +
+

Ebooks

+ +
+
+ good + Project Gutenberg +
+ +

Project Gutenberg

+ +
    +
  • All of the ebooks are gratis, including classics like Peter Pan and Huck Finn.
    • +
  • The original purveyor of DRM-free eBooks, inspiring many others.
    • +
  • Enjoy the freedom to read your ebooks on any device.
    • +
+ +
+ +
+
+ bad + Amazon +
+ +

Amazon

+ + +
+ + +
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+
+ Download + +
+ +
+ avoid +
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+
+ + +
+ +
+

Mobile OS

+ +
+
+ good + Replicant +
+ +

Replicant OS

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    +
  • + Fully free software, based on Android. +
    • + +
  • + + Supported devices + include both phones and tablets. +
    • + +
  • + Works on used devices, so your dollars won't go to proprietary OS companies. (All commercially +available Android devices ship with some proprietary software.) +
    • +
+ + +
+ +
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+ bad + Apple iPhone, iPad and Watch +
+ +

Apple iPhone, iPad and Watch

+
    +
  • Comes with no shortage of spyware.
    • +
  • + iOS is a fully proprietary operating system, giving Apple control over the software on the devices. +
    • +
  • + Apple uses DRM to block competing software. +
    • + +
+
+ + +
+
+
+ Download + +
+ +
+ avoid +
+
+
+ + +
+ +
+
+

Laptops

+ +
+
+ good + ThinkPenguin GNU/Linux Notebook +
+ +

ThinkPenguin GNU/Linux Notebook

+ +
    + +
  • + Comes installed with a free OS, and its Wi-Fi and 3D-accelerated graphics work with any other fully free GNU/Linux distribution. +
    • + +
  • While its proprietary boot firmware means it's not fully free, this laptop is one of the most freedom-supporting available. Browse more companies that sell free software-compatible computers.
    • +
  • SAVE! $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code FSFGIVING. ThinkPenguin will also donate $5 to the FSF (expires at the end of 2014).
    • +
+ +
+ +
+
+ bad + Apple Macbook Pro + +
+ +

Apple Macbook Pro

+
    +
  • + Runs on proprietary software that restricts the user's freedoms. +
    • + +
  • + Apple's App Store uses DRM to restrict what you can do with your purchases. +
    • +
  • Comes crawling with spyware.
    • +
  • + Planned obsolescence: business model forces you to buy new devices frequently. +
    • +
+
+
+ + +
+
+
+ Buy + +
+ +
+ avoid +
+
+
+ + +
+ +
+
+

Graphic Design

+ +
+
+ good + GIMP and Inkscape +
+ +

GIMP and Inkscape

+ +
    +
  • Free software, with thriving developer communities.
    • +
  • Designed for free formats, but can also open files created in other programs.
    • +
  • Wide variety of plugins grants limitless features.
    • +
  • Easy to install on all major operating systems.
    • +
+ +
+ +
+
+ bad + Photoshop and Illustrator +
+ +

Photoshop and Illustrator

+
    +
  • Proprietary software controlled by Adobe.
    • +
  • Prefers locked-down proprietary formats.
    • +
  • Requires costly upgrades to stay up to date.
    • +
+ +
+
+ + +
+
+
+ Download + +
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+ avoid +
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+ +
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Gift Cards

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+ good + FSF Membership Card +
+ +

FSF Membership Card

+ + +
+ +
+
+ bad + iTunes Card +
+ +

iTunes Card

+
    +
  • DRM + on everything (except music) controls what you can do with your purchases. +
    • + +
  • Apple claims (wrongly) that you don't actually own anything you buy from the iTunes store.
    • + +
  • Requires proprietary software to use, even to download DRM-free music.
    • +
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+ + +
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+ Buy + +
+ +
+ avoid +
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+ + +
+ +
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Online Storage

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+ good + Least Authority +
+ +

Least Authority File System

+ +
    +
  • + Free software system guarantees that you control who sees your data. +
    • + +
  • + Decentralized infrastructure protects from attacks and give you flexibility in how your data is stored. +
    • + +
  • + Client side encryption to prevent snooping, unlike Google Drive, Dropbox, Apple iCloud, Microsoft SkyDrive, and Ubuntu One. +
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+ bad + Google Drive +
+ +

Google Drive

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    + +
  • + Requires granting Google a virtually unlimited license to any public data, and also having your public and personal data mined for ads. +
    • + +
  • + Data may be accessed by + intelligence agencies. +
    • + +
+ +
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+ + +
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+ Try + +
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+ avoid +
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+ + +
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Media Hosting

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+ good + GNU MediaGoblin +
+ +

GNU MediaGoblin

+ +
    +
  • + Soon-to-be federated to allow decentralized sharing. +
    • + +
  • Supports free video formats and grants the ability to choose a copyleft license.
    • + +
  • Source files can be attached to an upload, making it easy to remix people's work.
    • + + +
+ +
+ +
+
+ bad + YouTube +
+ +

YouTube

+
    +
  • + Uses proprietary Adobe Flash player and patent-encumbered H.264 codec by default. +
    • +
  • + Even the optional HTML5 player requires proprietary JavaScript. +
    • +
  • + Implements DRM to control access to videos by device and region. +
    • + +
  • + Imposes advertising on your uploads and polices copyright harshly. +
    • +
+ +
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+ Try it + +
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+ avoid +
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+ + +
+ + + +
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+ Tehnoetic dongle Wi-Fi adapter +

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High speed wireless router running FSF-endorsed LibreCMC operating system. Certified to Respects Your Freedom. Discount code: FSFGIVING.

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Great for all-free-software installations on laptops with incompatible Wi-Fi hardware. Certified to Respect Your Freedom.

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Recommended charities for holiday donations

+

Electronic Frontier Foundation, + Creative Commons, + Wikimedia Foundation, + Software Freedom Conservancy, + Software Freedom Law Center, + GNOME Foundation and + Free Software Foundation.

+ +

If you have ideas for more gifts that can be given freely, submit your recommendations to our + growing page. +

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+ + + + +
+ +

Licenses

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This page is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Unported. +

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Lulzbot by Aleph Objects is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. +
Based on a work at https://www.lulzbot.com/news/press-materials. +

+ +

Replicator 2 by FSF is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic. +
Based on a work at http://www.flickr.com/photos/creative_tools/8080029032/.

+ +

FSF USB membership card by FSF is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. +
Based on a work at http://static.fsf.org/nosvn/dontcardomebro.jpg.

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iTunes gift card by FSF is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. +
Based on a work at http://www.flickr.com/photos/bmiphone/4640570159/.

+ +

ThinkPenguin with GNU by FSF is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. +
Based on a work at https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/royal-penguin-gnu-linux-notebook.

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ThinkPenguin router by ThinkPenguin is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported.

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Macbook Pro PSD by andrew-gw is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. +
Retrieved from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Macbook_Pro_PSD.png.

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Astounding Stories by FSF is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. +
Retrieved from http://www.gutenberg.org.

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The Inkscape and GIMP logos are licensed under the GNU General Public License.

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The Amazon, iOS, YouTube, Google Drive and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator logos are in the public domain but are registered trademarks.

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Replicant by Paul Kocialkowski is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. +
Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Replicant_logo_alpha.svg.

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Tehnoetic Wi-Fi dongle by Tehnoetic 2014 licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. + +

The Least Authority logo is copyright Least Authority Enterprises.

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The Media Goblin graphic is public domain.

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The FSF is a charity with a worldwide mission to advance software freedom — + learn about our history and work. +

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FSF Membership Card

- - - - -
- - Buy - -
- -
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- bad - iTunes Card -
- -

iTunes Card

-
    - - -
  • - DRM (Digital Restrictions Management) - -
  • - Apple claims (wrongly) that you don't actually own anything you buy from the iTunes store. -
    • - -
  • - Requires proprietary software to use, even to download DRM-free music. -
    • -
- -
- - avoid - -
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Online Storage

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Copyright © 2004-2014 + + Free Software Foundation + , Inc. + Privacy Policy. +

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+
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FSF Membership Card

+ + -
    -
  • - Free software system guarantees that you control who sees your data. -
    • - -
  • - Decentralized infrastructure protects from attacks and give you flexibility in how your data is stored. -
    • - -
  • - Client side encryption to prevent snooping, - unlike Google Drive, Dropbox, Apple iCloud, - Microsoft SkyDrive, and Ubuntu One. -
    • -
- -
- - Download - -
- -
- -
-
- bad - Google Drive -
- -

Google Drive

-
    - -
  • - Requires granting Google a virtually - unlimited license to any public data, and - also having your public and personal data - mined for ads. -
    • - -
  • - Data may be accessed by Google and - - intelligence agencies. - -
    • - -
- -
- - avoid - -
-
-
-
- -
-
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Media Hosting

- -
-
- good - GNU MediaGoblin -
- -

GNU MediaGoblin

- -
    -
  • - Soon-to-be federated to allow decentralized - sharing. -
    • - -
  • Supports free video formats.
    • - -
  • Ability to choose a copyleft license.
    • - -
  • Source files can be attached to an upload.
    • - -
  • - Go to - - http://mediagoblin.org/ - - to learn how to use it and see a list of - public instances. -
    • -
- -
- - Download - -
- -
- -
-
- bad - YouTube -
- -

YouTube

-
    -
  • - Uses proprietary Adobe Flash player and - patent-encumbered H.264 codec. -
    • - -
  • - Implements DRM to control access to videos - by device and region. -
    • - -
  • - Imposes advertising on your uploads and - polices copyright harshly. -
    • -
- -
- - avoid - -
-
-
-
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- - - -
-

More Recommended Products

- -
-
- Tehnoetic dongle Wi-Fi adapter -

Tehnoetic dongle Wi-Fi adapter

-

Great for all-free-software installations on laptops with incompatible Wi-Fi hardware. Respects Your Freedom-certified by the FSF.

-
- Buy -
-
- -
- ThinkPenguin Wi-Fi N router -

ThinkPenguin Wi-Fi N router

-

High speed wireless router running free LibreCMC operating system. Respects Your Freedom-certified.

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- Buy -
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If you have ideas for more gifts that can be given - freely, submit your recommendations to our growing - page at - libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:Giving_Guide_Suggestions. -

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Recommended charities for holiday donations

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Electronic Frontier Foundation, Creative Commons, Wikimedia Foundation, Software Freedom Conservancy, Software Freedom Law Center, GNOME Foundation and Free Software Foundation.

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