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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 almost 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. Here's a list of these smarter gifts, compared with their more well-known, but more restrictive + alternatives. +

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  • + FSF-endorsed completely free operating system: transparent and modifiable. +
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  • + Break the cycle of forced upgrades and planned obsolescence. +
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  • + Comes with all the software you need and an easy software manager to find more. +
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  • + Proprietary software that profits from controlling how you use your computer +
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  • + Invades privacy and exposes personal data to Microsoft, + + the NSA, and other malicious attackers +
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Lulzbot TAZ 4.0

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  • + Contact Lulzbot sales and mention this guide to receive gratis shipping and filament with your TAZ. +
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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. +
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  • + Supports tetherless printing, optional Dual Extruder upgrade, and exotic filaments including wood-, rubber- and stone-like materials. +
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  • + MakerWare software is proprietary, restricting freedom and stifling innovation +
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  • + Hardware patents threaten free printers like the Lulzbot +
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Project Gutenberg

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  • All of the ebooks are gratis, including classics like Peter Pan and Huck Finn.
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  • The original purveyor of DRM-free eBooks, inspiring many others.
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