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You can't always judge a book by its cover
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- It's hard to be sure what you're actually giving someone--especially when you're talking about digital media, electronics, and the newest batch of gadgets. With manufacturer restrictions going out of control, some gifts take away more than they give us.
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- Ethical companies are making--and using--ethical technologies to make sure the gifts we give belong to those they're for. Whether you're looking for freedom and privacy or just the knowledge that that ebook will still be around six months from now, the Free Software Foundation's Ethical Giving Guide can help you find the perfect gift.
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Give the gift of freedom!
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This is the 2017 Giving Guide. For more current recommendations for ethical gift-giving, please see the 2018 Ethical Tech Giving Guide.
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A new phone or computer can be the highlight of the holidays, but with proprietary software lurking under the wrapping paper, your thoughtful gift may be more naughty than nice.
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This guide replaces these holiday humbugs with better devices from ethical companies—no creepy remote deletion of files or punitive and mean rules about copying and sharing. Just products and software that respect the freedom and privacy of your loved ones: gifts you can feel good about.
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Plus, our crib notes below will help you explain why this version is better than the one they've heard of (and spread the word about software freedom, too).
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Use #givefreely. You might get a gift out of it!
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Host a Giveaway
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+ Printable version coming soon!
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Support free software
- Help a free software organization in a friend's name.
+ Donate to our suggested charities
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Smartphones
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Galaxy S3 with Replicant
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Galaxy Note 2 with Replicant
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- Your smartphone isn't just a phone--it's a computer you carry with you every day. It's your camera, your connection to your friends and family, and, for many people around the world, their only internet-enabled device. By choosing one of these phones, you're bringing freedom to your pocket, not just your communications.
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Why it's cool: Ever feel like every time you pick up your smartphone, someone is watching you? This may not cut off their access entirely, but it will make their job a little harder.
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Your smartphone is so much more than a phone: it's a tiny computer you carry with you every day, and for many people around the world, it's their only internet-enabled device. Choosing one of these phones lets you bring software freedom everywhere you go.
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You can also get an S2 or S3, complete with Replicant.
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In addition to Technoethical's refurbished S3, they also offer an S2 and N2.
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- 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 catalog that makes it easy to get all the applications you need without sacrificing control of your phone.
- Note: While the main processor is exclusively running free software, the modem processor runs a Samsung nonfree system.
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Stay away from: iPhone
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- iOS is a fully proprietary operating system, giving Apple control over the software on the devices.
+ iOS is a fully proprietary operating system, giving Apple control over the software on the devices.
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- Apple uses DRM to block competing software.
+ Apple uses Digital Restrictions Management (DRM) to block competing software.
+ - Avoid: iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, and other models.
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- Setting up a fully free system is easier than it used to be, but can still seem daunting--especially if you've never done it before. Luckily, you can now get a new-to-you laptop that's ready to go out of the box.
- While we're highlighting the follow laptops, there are other options available.
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+ Why it's cool: You need a reliable computer for work and play. This one is just dandy for both, minus icky DRM and spyware.
+ Setting up a fully free system is easier than it used to be, but can still seem daunting—especially if you've never done it before. Luckily, you can now get a new-to-you laptop that's ready to go out of the box.
+ Technoethical also has a T400s available.
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- Setting up a fully free system is easier than it used to be, but can still seem daunting--especially if you've never done it before. Luckily, you can now get a new-to-you laptop that's ready to go out of the box.
- While we're highlighting the follow laptops, there are other options available.
- Runs the FSF-endorsed Trisquel operating system and libreboot firmware.
- Durable hardware is meant to last and is easy to repair.
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You can find Windows on computers like the Dell Inspiron Touch-Screen, HP Omen, and Lenovo Ideapad.
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Compact Laptops
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Libiquity's X200 is Respects Your Freedom-certified, but shipping is limited to the US. Sale details.
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Minifree
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+ Minifree's X200 is Respects Your Freedom certified.
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Technoethical
- Technoethical's X200 has not yet been evaluated for Respects Your Freedom certification, but global shipping is available. Sale details.
+ Technoethical's X200 is Respects Your Freedom certified, and global shipping is available. Sale details.
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+ Viking's X200 is Respects Your Freedom certified. Global shipping is available. Sale details.
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