From 8e64affe5b9e7c5b5a47bcaa90b37e45aa91a145 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Zak Rogoff Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 15:36:09 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Adding promotion information. It's now ready for review. --- 2015/givingguide.html | 557 +++++++++++++++++++++--------------------- 1 file changed, 285 insertions(+), 272 deletions(-) diff --git a/2015/givingguide.html b/2015/givingguide.html index a824b1c..11451f6 100755 --- a/2015/givingguide.html +++ b/2015/givingguide.html @@ -87,10 +87,10 @@

Libiquity Taurinus X200 with GNU/Linux

@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ Runs the Replicant free operating system, based on Android. Though some low-level firmware is nonfree, this is the cutting edge of smartphone user freedom.
  • - Features F-Droid, the free software catalogue that makes it easy to get all the applications you need without sacrificing control of your phone. + Features F-Droid, the free software catalogue that makes it easy to get all the applications you need without sacrificing control of your phone.
    • @@ -193,9 +193,10 @@

    Lulzbot Mini

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    Minifree T400 with GNU/Linux

    + + +
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    + bad + Apple Macbook Pro
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    - bad - Apple Macbook Pro +

    Apple Macbook Pro with OSX

    +
      +
    • + 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.
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    + Buy +
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    Apple Macbook Pro with OSX

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      + avoid +
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    + + +
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    Wi-Fi Routers

    + +
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    + good + ThinkPenguin Router +
    + +

    ThinkPenguin Router

    +
      +
    • + Easily separate privacy-sensitive network traffic from Internet traffic to improve security. +
      • +
    • As free as can be: runs the FSF-endorsed LibreCMC operating system on hardware that is certified to Respect Your Freedom.
      • +
    • SAVE! 5% off any purchase. Expires Jan 29, 2016. Details.
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    + +
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    + bad + Generic ISP-provided router +
    + +

    ISP-provided Routers

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    • + Proprietary firmware means that there's no way for you to know whether it's spying on you -- and it handles all your Internet traffic as well as local print jobs and file transfers. +
      • +
    • + Many models are subject to remote firmware updates from your Internet Service Provider, which probably does not have your best interests in mind -- these same companies fight net neutrality. +
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    + +
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    + Buy + +
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    + 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 eBooks free of DRM (Digital Restrictions Management), inspiring many others.
      • +
    • Enjoy the freedom to read your ebooks on any device.
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    + +
    + +
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    + bad + Amazon +
    + +

    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). +
      • +
    • - Runs on proprietary software that restricts the user's freedoms. + Amazon uses DRM + to prevent you from sharing your favorite books with friends or moving them between readers.
      • +
    • - Apple's App Store uses DRM to restrict what you can do with your purchases. + Amazon openly claims + + you don't actually own or control your + ebooks. +
      • -
    • Comes crawling with spyware.
    +
    - Buy + Download
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    Wi-Fi Routers

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    Graphic Design

    good - ThinkPenguin Router + GIMP and Inkscape
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    ThinkPenguin Router

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    GIMP and Inkscape

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    • - Easily separate privacy-sensitive network traffic from Internet traffic to improve security. -
      • -
    • - As free as can be: runs the FSF-endorsed LibreCMC operating system on hardware that is certified to Respect Your Freedom. -
      • +
    • 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.
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    • Easy to install on all major operating systems.
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    bad - Generic ISP-provided router + Photoshop and Illustrator
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    ISP-provided Routers

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    Photoshop and Illustrator

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    • - Proprietary firmware means that there's no way for you to know whether it's spying on you -- and it handles all your Internet traffic as well as local print jobs and file transfers. -
      • -
    • - Many models are subject to remote firmware updates from your Internet Service Provider, which probably does not have your best interests in mind -- these same companies fight net neutrality. -
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    • Proprietary software controlled by Adobe.
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    • Shuts down when its DRM is unable to verify the costly required subscription, even if it's actually up to date.
      • +
    • Prefers locked-down proprietary formats.
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    - Buy + Download
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    Ebooks

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    Gift Cards

    good - Project Gutenberg + FSF Membership Card
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    Project Gutenberg

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    FSF Membership Card

      -
    • All of the ebooks are gratis, including classics like Peter Pan and Huck Finn.
      • -
    • The original purveyor of eBooks free of DRM (Digital Restrictions Management), inspiring many others.
      • -
    • Enjoy the freedom to read your ebooks on any device.
      • +
    • Join over 3,000 active members working to make a better world built on free software.
      • +
    • Enjoy a host of member benefits, including admission to the yearly LibrePlanet conference.
      • +
    • Membership donations are tax-deductible in the US. For a smaller gift, donate in a friend's name.
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    bad - Amazon + iTunes Card
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    Amazon

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    iTunes Card

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  • DRM + on everything (except music) controls what you can do with your purchases. +
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  • Apple claims (wrongly) that you don't actually own anything you buy from the iTunes store.
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    - Download - -
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  • Requires proprietary software to use, even to download DRM-free music.
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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.
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    • Designed for free formats, but can also open files created in other programs.
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    • Wide variety of plugins grants limitless features.
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    • Easy to install on all major operating systems.
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    - bad - Photoshop and Illustrator + +
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    + Buy +
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    Photoshop and Illustrator

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    • Proprietary software controlled by Adobe.
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    • Shuts down when its DRM is unable to verify the costly required subscription, even if it's actually up to date.
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    • Prefers locked-down proprietary formats.
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    - Download - -
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    + avoid
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    Gift Cards

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    - good - FSF Membership Card -
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    FSF Membership Card

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    More Products Certified to Respect Your Freedom

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    + Tehnoetic Mini Wi-Fi adapter +

    Tehnoetic Mini Wi-Fi Adapter

    +

    Great for all-free-software installations on laptops with incompatible Wi-Fi hardware.

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    + Buy +
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    - bad - iTunes Card -
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    iTunes Card

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    • DRM - on everything (except music) controls what you can do with your purchases. -
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    • 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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    +
    + ThinkPenguin VPN router +

    ThinkPenguin VPN Router

    +

    Designed to complement your existing router by providing an easy-to-set up VPN that enhances privacy and security and circumvents network controls. Discount available.

    +
    + Buy +
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    - Buy - -
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    - avoid -
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    + ThinkPenguin long-range adapter +

    ThinkPenguin Long-Range Wi-Fi Adapter

    +

    More powerful than its smaller cousin, and can be further upgraded with a larger antenna. Discount available.

    +
    + Buy +
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    - +

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

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    More Products Certified to Respect Your Freedom

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    - Tehnoetic Mini Wi-Fi adapter -

    Tehnoetic Mini Wi-Fi Adapter

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    Great for all-free-software installations on laptops with incompatible Wi-Fi hardware.

    -
    - Buy - -
    + +

    Recommended organizations 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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    Promotion details

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    • Minifree: Receive €100 off each and every T400 or X200 laptop or D16 server board you buy. Enter the discount code FSFGIVINGGUIDE at checkout. Minifree donates €20 (approx. $21) to the FSF for each purchase made with the code.
      • +
    • Lulzbot: + Purchase a LulzBot Mini desktop 3D printer through this guide and receive a gratis 1kg reel of standard filament. Email sales@lulzbot.com after purchase and mention the FSF 2015 Giving Guide to receive this promotion. Specify if you'd like HIPS, PLA, or ABS filament. Promotion subject to inventory availability.
      • +
    • ThinkPenguin: Use coupon code FSFGIVING15 at checkout. Appies to all items.
      • +
    • Libiquity: This is a rebate, not a discount at point of sale. After purchase, email your order number to + sales@libiquity.com and mention the secret password FSFGIVING in your message. You'll receive a refund of 10% of your purchase. Applies to all items.
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    + -
    - ThinkPenguin VPN router -

    ThinkPenguin VPN Router

    -

    Designed to complement your existing router by providing an easy-to-set up VPN that enhances privacy and security and circumvents network controls.

    - -
    - Buy - -
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    +

    More devices on h-node

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    To learn more about which hardware supports free software and which doesn't, explore the community-run h-node database.

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    Licenses

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    This page by the Free Software Foundation is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Unported. +

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    The graphics and photos used on this page have been modified by the Free Software Foundation and are licensed separately under the following terms:

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    - ThinkPenguin long-range adapter -

    ThinkPenguin Long-Range Wi-Fi Adapter

    -

    More powerful than its smaller cousin, and can be further upgraded with a larger antenna.

    -
    - Buy - -
    -

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

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    - -

    Recommended organizations 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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    More devices on h-node

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    To learn more about which hardware supports free software and which doesn't, explore the community-run h-node database.

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    Licenses FIXME:update

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    This page by the Free Software Foundation is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Unported. -

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    The graphics and photos used on this page have been modified by the Free Software Foundation and are licensed separately under the following terms:

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