From: Greg Farough Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2020 17:40:13 +0000 (-0500) Subject: edits X-Git-Url: https://vcs.fsf.org/?a=commitdiff_plain;h=0e5b4e75eda3aee1734287d3433713518ba68bf1;p=fsf-giving-guide.git edits --- diff --git a/v11/givingguide.html b/v11/givingguide.html index d5702f5..1689445 100644 --- a/v11/givingguide.html +++ b/v11/givingguide.html @@ -555,19 +555,19 @@ window.addEventListener("keydown", function (event) {
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Does the gift you're giving your loved ones put someone else in control?

The COVID-19 pandemic has made us more reliant on technology than ever, which is a compelling reason to think carefully about the -choices we're making during the gift-giving season. Is that smart -assistant smart enough to respect your friend or family member's -freedom? Do new gaming consoles like the PlayStation 5 restrict more than they -entertain? Or does that shiny gadget come at a cost much higher than -its price tag?

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When we allow proprietary software created by Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Google, and countless other companies to handle our basic computing tasks, we put an enormous amount of power in their hands, power which they freely exploit. It's only through using free software, and devices running free software, that we can seize this power back.

+choices we're making during the gift-giving season. Is that "smart +assistant" smart enough to respect your friend or family member's +freedom? Do new gaming consoles like the PlayStation 5 restrict more +than they entertain? Does that shiny gadget come at a cost much higher +than its price tag?

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When we allow proprietary software created by Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Google, and countless other companies to handle our basic computing tasks, we put an enormous amount of power in their hands, power which they constantly exploit. It's only through using free software, and devices running free software, that we can seize this power back.

Freedom is the gift that keeps on giving

Letting your loved ones know that you respect their privacy and freedom too much to cave in for the @@ -587,7 +587,7 @@ newest Apple or Google device is a great gift in itself, and one that

Tell your friends

- Use the hashtag #userfreedom on social media sites like Twitter, Mastodon, or GNU social. You might get a gift out of it yourself! + Use the hashtag #UserFreedom on social media sites like Mastodon, GNU social, or Twitter. You might get a gift out of it yourself!

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  • Comes equipped with physical killswitches for the microphone, GPS, and Wi-Fi connections, making snitching on your whereabouts a physical impossibility.
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  • Please note that the secondary processor (or "baseband") on the device still contains nonfree software. To preserve your freedom and privacy, be sure to flip the killswitch after placing a call or sending a text.
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  • Pairing the phone with Purism's own cell service AweSIM can provide you - with another layer of anonymity and privacy. +
  • Please note that the cellular modem still contains nonfree baseband firmware. This nonfree software does not have access to the main CPU or memory. The device can be used for other purposes without the baseband firmware. We list it here because of the ubiquity of cell phones and the fact that this is the best option of which we're currently aware.
    • Stay away from: iPhone
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    It's not just Siri that's creepy: all Apple devices contain software that's hostile to users. Although they claim to be concerned about user privacy, they don't hesitate to put their users under surveillance.
  • - iOS is a fully proprietary operating system, giving Apple control over the software on every Apple device. This means they're putting themselves as the "man in the middle" between us and every message we send to our friends. +Apple prevents you from installing third-party free software on your own phone, and they use this control to censor apps that compete with or subvert Apple's profits.
  • Apple has a history of exploiting their absolute control over their users to silence political activists and help governments spy on millions of users.
    • @@ -839,13 +838,13 @@ it's the laptop that's most frequently used in the FSF office!

  • Durable hardware that's meant to be easy to repair.
  • Created by small businesses that replace restrictive components from a stock laptop.
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    Stay away from: Microsoft Windows
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    Stay away from: MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
    + @@ -881,23 +880,23 @@ it's the laptop that's most frequently used in the FSF office!

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    Stay away from: Apple laptops and desktops
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    Desktops running Microsoft Windows
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    @@ -1011,7 +1010,7 @@ numbers, which aids in password generation and encryption.

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    Stay away from: Amazon
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    Despite the efforts of companies like Spotify, we can still dance to music in the free world. Thanks to the artists, producers, record labels, and shops highlighted on on our Guide to DRM-free Living, the rights-respecting options are nearly endless. Check out music from great labels and artists, including:

  • All of the music on Bandcamp is DRM-free and comes in a variety of formats, including patent-free ones like FLAC and Ogg Vorbis.
  • Dischord Records, a classic punk label providing music since 1980.
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  • Emusic is a DRM-free replacement for services like Spotify and Apple Music.
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  • Emusic offers DRM-free MP3 downloads, providing a local alternative to streaming services like Spotify or Apple Music.
  • Folkways, providing digital downloads of the world's best folk and children's music, courtesy of the Smithsonian Institute.
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    DRM-free video
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    In the last year, we've all become a little more dependent on streaming media. But it's important to remember how streaming services can deprive you of important rights. "Dis-services" like Disney+ and Netflix mandate the use of a hardware-level backdoor called Widevine, giving them permanent access into deep components of your machine.

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    Widevine prohibits these services from running on many older devices, as well as most computers running GNU/Linux, leaving families who can't afford a new computer or a new television out in the cold.

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    In the last year, 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 Disney+ and Netflix mandate the use of a hardware-level backdoor called Widevine, giving them permanent access into deep components of your machine.

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    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.

    Try these video services and sites instead:

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