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In your gift giving this year, put freedom first

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It's time to reclaim our freedom from the abuse of multinational -corporations, who -use proprietary software and -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 turn these unfortunate facts into positive action than the holiday -season.

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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.

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This year, choose freedom

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Make freedom your gift

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As the headlines are filled with companies that abuse our digital liberties and autonomy through proprietary software, it's now more important than ever to dodge these so-called "features" and choose freedom instead. Use our Giving Guide to make an informed decision about that piece of tech you're giving your loved ones -- or yourself!

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Don't throw it out

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 free software on a device you already own.

If you're unlucky enough to get a gift that doesn't respect your freedom, you can still help others avoid it 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."

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Tell your friends

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

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  • Even if your phone doesn't support Replicant, you can still use the F-Droid 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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  • No matter what phone operating system you currently use, stay tuned for our upcoming mobile Email Self-Defense Guide, which will help you keep your communications both free and secure.
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  • No matter what phone operating system you currently use, research best practices and free applications you can use on your device today.
    • Stay away from: iPhone
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  • Runs Trisquel and other FSF-endorsed operating systems. (You can use the upcoming Trisquel 11 on it, too!)
  • Durable hardware that's easy to repair.
  • Widely available from resellers and shops for hobbyists.
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  • Since a properly equipped X200 is certified to run free software, it means that you and gift recipients have the #FreedomToShare.
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  • Since a properly equipped X200 is certified by the FSF to run free software, your freedom and secrets are safe with us you.
    • Stay away from: M1 MacBook and MacBook Pro

    If you know of a project or company we've missed who are earnestly working to free their devices, but who need a little help in doing so, please let us know!

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  • No Starch Press offers "the finest in geek entertainment," with educational books on a variety of programming topics. They're also the publisher of Ada & Zangemann, an introduction to free software concepts for children of all ages.
  • Smashwords is the world's largest distributor of indie ebooks.
  • Looking to buy paper books? Check out the GNU Press Shop for your technical manuals and documentation needs.
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  • Plus, since all these books are DRM-free, you'll get that warm and fuzzy feeling that comes with having the #FreedomToShare.
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    Help the FSF

    - 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 LibrePlanet 2023 conference.

    + 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 LibrePlanet 2024 conference.

    Do you have a product that you think is eligible for RYF certification? Read our information for hardware vendors to find out.

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