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Give the gift of freedom!
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New electronics can be the highlight of your holiday, but so many of the phones, computers, and toys come with proprietary software and privacy disrespecting and surveillance hidden inside.
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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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We also hope the Guide will help you find new ways to talk about why these kinds of devices are risky to your user freedom, and why it's important to respect your freedoms.
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New electronic gadgets make great presents for family and friends, but so many of the phones, computers, and toys come with proprietary programs, privacy-disrespecting software, and surveillance tools hidden inside.
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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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Most of the devices in this list carry a Respects Your Freedom (RYF) hardware product certification, which means that the product meets our high standards for endorsement. RYF-certified devices make great purchases and great gifts at any time of year â learn more and explore the full list on our Web site.
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We also hope that our Giving Guide will help you find new ways to talk about how these kinds of devices deny users their freedom, and why it's important to respect your freedoms.
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Technoethical
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Technoethical
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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.
+ Why it's cool: 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. You can have a phone that respects your freedoms while still making calls, running your favorite apps, and sending all the text messages you want.
You can also get an S2 or an N2 phone/tablet, complete with Replicant.
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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.
+ Note: While the main processor exclusively runs free software, the modem processor runs a Samsung nonfree system.
Stay away from: iPhone
- Comes with no shortage of spyware.
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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 every Apple device.
- - Avoid: iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone X, and other models.
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- Avoid: iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone X, and other models.
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Get it from
- Technoethical
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- The T400 is Respects Your Freedom certified. Sale details.
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Minifree
+ Technoethical
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Get it from
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- Sale details.
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Minifree
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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.
+ Why it's cool: The T400 is a popular laptop for running GNU/Linux because of how well-suited it is to work and play. Now you can get it completely free, with these RYF-certified options.
+ 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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- Runs the FSF-endorsed Trisquel operating system and libreboot firmware.
- - Durable hardware is meant to last and is easy to repair.
- - Created by a small business that replaces all restrictive components from a stock laptop.
+ - Durable hardware is meant to last, and is easy to repair.
+ - Created by small businesses that replace all restrictive components from a stock laptop.
+ - Whether you purchase from Minifree or Technoethical, your T400 will be Respects Your Freedom certified.
Stay away from: Microsoft Windows
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Get it from
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Libiquity
Libiquity's X200 is Respects Your Freedom certified, but shipping is limited to the US. Sale details.
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Technoethical
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+ Technoethical's X200 is Respects Your Freedom certified. Global shipping is available. Sale details.
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Vikings
Vikings's X200 is Respects Your Freedom certified. Global shipping is available. Sale details.
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Why it's cool: Take it to the office, take it to the cafe, take it to class, take it home and set it up on the counter so you can rock out while you cook. Do all of this the easy way.
-This machine is made to go everywhere with you and thanks to our friends who make RYF products, you can have your mobility and your freedom too.
+This machine is made to go everywhere with you, and thanks to our friends who make RYF-certified products, you can have your mobility and your freedom, too.
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- Runs the FSF-endorsed Trisquel operating system with libreboot firmware. The X200 sold by Libiquity is also certified to Respect Your Freedom.
- - Durable hardware is meant to last and is easy to repair.
+ - Durable hardware is meant to last, and is easy to repair.
- Created by a small business that replaces all restrictive components from a stock laptop.
Stay away from: Apple
- Runs on proprietary software that restricts the user's freedoms.
- Apple has been opposing the Right to Repair for years.
- Comes crawling with spyware.
- - Avoid: MacBook Air (and MacBook Pro)
+ - Avoid: MacBook Air (and MacBook Pro).
+ - Note: Apple laptops come complete with Intel Management Engine as well.
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- Runs the FSF-endorsed Trisquel operating system with libreboot firmware.
- - Durable hardware is meant to last and is easy to repair.
+ - Durable hardware is meant to last, and is easy to repair.
- Created by a small business that replaces all restrictive components from a stock laptop.
Stay away from: iPad Pro
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Apple uses Digital Restrictions Management (DRM) to block competing software.
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Apple's App Store has been threatening user freedom for ten years. From user surveillance to allowing governments to control app access, the Apple App Store has it all.
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Apple's App Store has been threatening user freedom for ten years. From user surveillance to allowing governments to control app access, the Apple App Store has done it all.
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Vikings
- The D16 Workstation is not Respects Your Freedom certified at this point. Sale details.
+ Sale details.
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Why it's cool: Sometimes you need heavy-duty computing power that a laptop just can't provide.
-Gamers, video editors, and other users may want or need a more powerful machine â a desktop is the answer when you really need that extra push. Also good for users who want a bigger screen.
+Gamers, video editors, and other users may want or need a more powerful machine — a desktop is the answer when you really need that extra push. Also good for users who want a bigger screen.
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- - Options of coming with the FSF-endorsed Trisquel or Parabola operating systems.
- - Free boot firmware.
- - Customize and specialize to your needs.
+ - Choose from two operating systems: the FSF-endorsed Trisquel. or Parabola.
+ - Comes with free boot firmware.
+ - You can customize and specialize this model to your needs -- the essence of user freedom!
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Stay away from: Apple iMac
- An iMac puts designers and film makers at risk:
+ An iMac puts designers and filmmakers at risk:
- Adobe Premiere Rush rents Mac (and Windows) users access to video editing software in exchange for control over their files.
Stay away from: Alienware Area-51 Threadripper
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- Why it's cool: Think ahead—if you give this to your friend or relative, they might use it next year to make YOU a gift.
+ Why it's cool: Think ahead -- if you give this to your friend or relative, they might use it next year to make YOU a gift.
-3D printers are an amazing learning and exploration tool for kids and a fun toy for grownups, and they've come a long way from their origins in the early 2000s. Keep it free and fun by digging into the zillions of free software options for modeling, and communities that share freely licensed designs.
+3D printers are an amazing learning and exploration tool for kids and a fun toy for grownups, and they've come a long way from their origins in the early 2000s. Keep it free and fun by digging into the thousands of free software options for modeling, and communities that share freely licensed designs.
- - Performance and seamless interface earned it "Editor's Choice" in Tom's Guide's 2017 3D printer comparison.
+ - Performance and seamless interface earned it "Editor's Choice" in Tom's Guide's 2018 3D printer comparison.
- Hardware designs are available to make customization easy. Standardized material format allows 3D printing with plastics, wood-, stone-, bamboo-, rubber-, and metal-like materials.
Stay away from: MakerBot
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- More powerful than its smaller cousin, and can be further upgraded with a larger antenna.
- Certified to Respect Your Freedom.
- - Multiple options from Technoethical and ThinkPenguin.
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DRM-free Ebooks
- There are a lot of options for where to get your literature fix without any pesky DRM. We're highlighting some publishers and shops who are offering deals for you!
- - Delphi Classics has a wide range of classic literature available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Use the code fsfdelphi for 30% off orders over $10 through the end of December.
- - Ediciones Babylon can supply you with all of your Spanish language needs for comics, art, novellas, and novels. Use the code FSFDISCOUNTEB for 5% off all the way through March 2018.
- - No Starch Press specializes in educational, instructional, and how-to books on everything from arduinos to system administration. Use the code ETHICTECH for 40% off through January 10th, 2018.
+ There are plenty of places to get your literature fix without any pesky DRM. We're highlighting some publishers and shops!
+ - Leanpub is an author driven ebook Web site encouraging people to "publish early, publish often."
+ - Lektu provides you with media in Spanish.
+ - Manning Publications has audio and video in addition to ebooks.
+ - No Starch Press offers "the finest in geek entertainment."
+ - Packt Publishing has ebooks and videos covering a range of technical topics.
- Looking to buy paper books? Check out the GNU Press Shop for your technical manuals and documentation needs.
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Stay away from: Amazon
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- Stay away from: Spotify
- Spotify isn't the only offender when it comes to putting DRM in music—all major streaming services do this with the support of big record labels.
- In addition to streaming music encumbered by DRM, people who want to use Spotify are required to install additional proprietary software. Even Spotify's client for GNU/Linux relies on proprietary software.
+ Stay away from: Spotify (and all other major streaming services)
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+ - Spotify is only one of many offenders when it comes to putting DRM in music: all major streaming services do this, with the support of big record labels.
+ - In addition to streaming music encumbered by DRM, people who want to use Spotify are required to install additional proprietary software. Even Spotify's client for GNU/Linux relies on proprietary software.
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Video
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DRM-free Video
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DRM-free video
As winter comes to the Northern Hemisphere, it's the perfect time to curl up under a blanket and watch some DRM-free video. In the Southern Hemisphere? Enjoy relaxing with a great movie actually owned by you.
You can find your DRM-free video fix at places including:
- ComedyDirect can make you laugh while storing your videos locally.
- Moving Image Archive is a section of Archive.org containing thousands of film releases, available to stream or download.
- - Sintel has a huge selection of DRM-free films made with free software.
- WolfeOnDemand provides for all of your LGBTQ watching desires.
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Sadly, there is not always the opportunity to choose freedom. You have to decide what is the right thing for you to do. We've highlighted some of the types of devices where there isn't a good choice. We hope you'll take this list as inspiration for the free software projects you contribue to and support.
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Sadly, there is not always the opportunity to choose freedom. You have to decide what is the right thing for you to do. We've highlighted some of the types of devices where there isn't a good choice. We hope you'll take this list as inspiration for the free software projects you contribute to and support.
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In need of development
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- Cameras
- - E-readers
- - Video gaming systems
+ - Ebook readers
+ - Fitness trackers
+ - Smart watches
+ - Video gaming systems
Stay away from: These devices
- Internet of Things connected home appliances, smart speakers, and virtual assistants are little more than spying devices brought into your home.
- - Self-driving cars are full of proprietary software, posing a risk to cyclists, pedestrians, and riders. Read more about the Tesla Model 3's anti-features and autopilot system.
+ - Self-driving cars are full of proprietary software, and they also pose a terrible risk to cyclists, pedestrians, and riders. Read more about the Tesla Model 3's anti-features and autopilot system.
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Companies, distributors, and makers of freedom-friendly gadgets and media want to make it easier for you to give gifts that you feel good about. Check out these discounts and promotions.
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- LulzBot: Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts are available through their site.
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- ThinkPenguin: 5% discount on all products is available to FSF members.
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- Vikings: 5% discount on all products and services between now and February 1, 2018. Help the FSF! Vikings will also make a donation for each product purchased using this code. Use the coupon code fsfftw.
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Companies, distributors, and makers of freedom-friendly gadgets want to make it easier for you to give gifts that you feel good about. Check out these discounts and promotions.
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+ - Libiquity: Receive a 10% rebate off your subtotal price for any items you buy from the Web site. Libiquity will donate 5% of each purchase's subtotal price to the FSF. Ends at 00:00 EST on February 1st, 2019. Claim the rebate by sending the code FSFGIVING and your order number to sales@libiquity.com. Libiquity will then credit the rebate amount to your payment method.
+ - LulzBot: features sales and clearance items on their Web site.
+ - Technoethical: 5% discount on all purchases using the coupon code FSFHOLIDAYS. FSF members get an addition 10% off, using the code FSREWARDS.
+ - ThinkPenguin: 5% discount on all products is available to FSF members, and a special 7% discount for the Giving Guide, using the code FSFMEMBER.
+ - Vikings: 5% discount on all products and services between now and February 1, 2019. Help the FSF: Vikings will also make a donation to the FSF for each product purchased using the coupon code fsfftw.
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- X200, T400, iPhone, and ISP-provided router images are in the public domain.
- LulzBot 3D printer photo by Aleph Objects is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported.
- ThinkPenguin with GNU and both ThinkPenguin router images by ThinkPenguin are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported.
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- Technoethical Replicant N2, Wi-Fi Dongle, and X200T by Technoethical 2016-2017 licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike Unported 4.0.
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- Technoethical Replicant S3, Wi-Fi Dongle, and X200T by Technoethical 2016-2017 licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike Unported 4.0.
- Photo of bookshelf by See-ming Lee licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Unported
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