MinMicroG Installer
By MOVZX and FatherJony and FriendlyNeighborhoodShane
GitHub https://github.com/NoGooLag
MicroG Support Group: https://news.1rj.ru/str/joinchat/FyFlS0X2D7f6YNvdxhEsfw
This is a simple MicroG installer that only installs the minimum basics. It can install MicroG into your system partition or as a Magisk module. It supports virtually all mobile architectures (arm/64, x86/64, mips/64) and fully supports KitKat and above. It can also (mostly) support much older versions, but sync adapters and some location providers won't work. It can even uninstall itself from your device, just rename it and flash it again.
It contains an unofficial fork of MicroG (GMSCore, GSFProxy, Droidguard) (Compiled by MOVZX) with bumped version numbers so that apps don't complain about updating play.
The things included in the Standard Edition zip are:
-MicroG (GMSCore, GSFProxy, Droidguard)
-Google Play store (modded by Setialpha)
-UNLP backends (Dejá vu, LocalGSM, LocalWiFi, Mozilla, Nominatim)
-FDroid with privileged extension
-Swype libs for AOSP keyboard
-Some Google DRM jars
-Google Sync adapters for KK to O
-Permission files for all of this
-An addon.d file to backup/restore everything on a rom flash
The things included in the NoGoolag Edition zip are:
-MicroG (GMSCore, GSFProxy, Droidguard)
-FakeStore
-Aurora Store
-FDroid with privileged extension
-UNLP backends (Dejá vu, LocalGSM, LocalWiFi, Mozilla, Nominatim)
-Permission files for all of this
-An addon.d file to backup/restore everything on a rom flash
The zip debloats 3 Google apps from your phone (GmsCore, GoogleServicesFramework, Phonesky and their MicroG counterparts) and 4 NLP providers. In Magisk mode, they won't be removed from system, and if you uninstall the pack, they'll come back. If you install in system, the debloated stuff will be stored in internal-storage/MinMicroG/Backup.
WARNING: This zip does not and never will debloat anything else because that is the minimum coming in MicroG's way. I have had my own share of PTSD with debloating. I believe (through guesswork) that it should work even on flashes over gapped ROMs, but don't take my word for it. Debloat before you flash.
For support:
If you flashed through recovery, provide its logs.
If you used Magisk Manager, provide its logs.
How to control the zip by changing its name:
NOTE: Control by name is not possible in magisk manager, since it copies the zip to a cache directory and renames it install.zip. This is unavoidable behaviour.
- Add 'system' to its filename to force it to install/uninstall from system. Otherwise, it looks for magisk, and if not found, installs to system. Obviously, if you flash it through Magisk manager, you want to install it to Magisk. If not, you have to flash through recovery.
- Add 'uninstall' to its filename to uninstall it from your device, whether in magisk mode or system mode. If you use Magisk Manager, your preferred method of uninstallation is from there.
Just rename it and flash it again for the intended effect.
NOTE:
-MicroG showing wrong signature for Phonesky? Lemme guess... System mode? Dirty flashed? Go to shell and type (ofcourse with su):
-Dirty flashing not recommended. you'll mess up all your permissions and may even cause conflicts in app data, leading to crashes.
The maker does not support or endorse dirty flashing. It will harm you and your loved ones. Don't come complaining to me.
Thanks to @osm0sis for the base magisk/recovery code and inspiration and guidance on the majority of the stuff in here. You're awesome.
Thanks to @Setialpha, the creator of NanoDroid, and ale5000 for the lib installation code and permissions code.
📡 @NoGoolag #minmicrog #microg #installer #magisk
By MOVZX and FatherJony and FriendlyNeighborhoodShane
GitHub https://github.com/NoGooLag
MicroG Support Group: https://news.1rj.ru/str/joinchat/FyFlS0X2D7f6YNvdxhEsfw
This is a simple MicroG installer that only installs the minimum basics. It can install MicroG into your system partition or as a Magisk module. It supports virtually all mobile architectures (arm/64, x86/64, mips/64) and fully supports KitKat and above. It can also (mostly) support much older versions, but sync adapters and some location providers won't work. It can even uninstall itself from your device, just rename it and flash it again.
It contains an unofficial fork of MicroG (GMSCore, GSFProxy, Droidguard) (Compiled by MOVZX) with bumped version numbers so that apps don't complain about updating play.
The things included in the Standard Edition zip are:
-MicroG (GMSCore, GSFProxy, Droidguard)
-Google Play store (modded by Setialpha)
-UNLP backends (Dejá vu, LocalGSM, LocalWiFi, Mozilla, Nominatim)
-FDroid with privileged extension
-Swype libs for AOSP keyboard
-Some Google DRM jars
-Google Sync adapters for KK to O
-Permission files for all of this
-An addon.d file to backup/restore everything on a rom flash
The things included in the NoGoolag Edition zip are:
-MicroG (GMSCore, GSFProxy, Droidguard)
-FakeStore
-Aurora Store
-FDroid with privileged extension
-UNLP backends (Dejá vu, LocalGSM, LocalWiFi, Mozilla, Nominatim)
-Permission files for all of this
-An addon.d file to backup/restore everything on a rom flash
The zip debloats 3 Google apps from your phone (GmsCore, GoogleServicesFramework, Phonesky and their MicroG counterparts) and 4 NLP providers. In Magisk mode, they won't be removed from system, and if you uninstall the pack, they'll come back. If you install in system, the debloated stuff will be stored in internal-storage/MinMicroG/Backup.
WARNING: This zip does not and never will debloat anything else because that is the minimum coming in MicroG's way. I have had my own share of PTSD with debloating. I believe (through guesswork) that it should work even on flashes over gapped ROMs, but don't take my word for it. Debloat before you flash.
For support:
If you flashed through recovery, provide its logs.
If you used Magisk Manager, provide its logs.
How to control the zip by changing its name:
NOTE: Control by name is not possible in magisk manager, since it copies the zip to a cache directory and renames it install.zip. This is unavoidable behaviour.
- Add 'system' to its filename to force it to install/uninstall from system. Otherwise, it looks for magisk, and if not found, installs to system. Obviously, if you flash it through Magisk manager, you want to install it to Magisk. If not, you have to flash through recovery.
- Add 'uninstall' to its filename to uninstall it from your device, whether in magisk mode or system mode. If you use Magisk Manager, your preferred method of uninstallation is from there.
Just rename it and flash it again for the intended effect.
NOTE:
-MicroG showing wrong signature for Phonesky? Lemme guess... System mode? Dirty flashed? Go to shell and type (ofcourse with su):
pm grant com.android.vending android.permission.FAKE_PACKAGE_PERMISSION-Dirty flashing not recommended. you'll mess up all your permissions and may even cause conflicts in app data, leading to crashes.
The maker does not support or endorse dirty flashing. It will harm you and your loved ones. Don't come complaining to me.
Thanks to @osm0sis for the base magisk/recovery code and inspiration and guidance on the majority of the stuff in here. You're awesome.
Thanks to @Setialpha, the creator of NanoDroid, and ale5000 for the lib installation code and permissions code.
📡 @NoGoolag #minmicrog #microg #installer #magisk
GitHub
No Google Lags
Now renounce the false idol that is Google Services and bask in the glory of our savior, MicroG! - No Google Lags
Android Open Source Dark Project
Channel: @aosdpx
Group: https://news.1rj.ru/str/joinchat/IUxM9UsgzMa39dhnldhD0g
A feature packed AOSP-based ROM while still being lightweight and easy to use. Some of the features are a system-wide dark mode and customizations. AOSDP has a big focus on privacy, including FOSS apps and NO Google binaries. We made it as secure as possible by keeping it Google-less. MicroG and Substratum are also fully supported.
Go in @aosdpx to vote for the features/apps you want to see in the Rom. You can also join the official discussion group of the Rom in there.
#aosdp
Channel: @aosdpx
Group: https://news.1rj.ru/str/joinchat/IUxM9UsgzMa39dhnldhD0g
A feature packed AOSP-based ROM while still being lightweight and easy to use. Some of the features are a system-wide dark mode and customizations. AOSDP has a big focus on privacy, including FOSS apps and NO Google binaries. We made it as secure as possible by keeping it Google-less. MicroG and Substratum are also fully supported.
Go in @aosdpx to vote for the features/apps you want to see in the Rom. You can also join the official discussion group of the Rom in there.
#aosdp
Telegram
AOSDP Community
Public group of Android Open Source Dark Project ROM.
Channel: @AOSDPx
Rules:
-No NSFW (porn or gore of any kind).
-No spam or flood.
-Be nice to each other... Just don't be a dick.
-Do not share pirated files of any kind.
-English Only!
Thanks!
Channel: @AOSDPx
Rules:
-No NSFW (porn or gore of any kind).
-No spam or flood.
-Be nice to each other... Just don't be a dick.
-Do not share pirated files of any kind.
-English Only!
Thanks!
MicroG
It's an opensource alternative to Gapps. It replaces Google Play Services and prevents Google from getting your precious data.
It's much more lightweight in disk space and ram and it's battery friendly.
You will get more privacy and avoid Google spyware
★Why?
https://news.1rj.ru/str/NoGoolag/209
★Frequently Asked Questions
https://news.1rj.ru/str/NoGoolag/169
★Installation guide
https://news.1rj.ru/str/NoGoolag/63
★Installers
You have several easy installers that you can use on top of a suported rom:
https://news.1rj.ru/str/NoGoolag/182
★List with some known MicroG supported roms
(Signature spoofing support)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/index-list-custom-roms-offering-t3557047
★MicroG telegram Support group
Links at https://news.1rj.ru/str/NoGoolag/2970
★MicroG Channel
https://news.1rj.ru/str/NoGoolag
#microg
It's an opensource alternative to Gapps. It replaces Google Play Services and prevents Google from getting your precious data.
It's much more lightweight in disk space and ram and it's battery friendly.
You will get more privacy and avoid Google spyware
★Why?
https://news.1rj.ru/str/NoGoolag/209
★Frequently Asked Questions
https://news.1rj.ru/str/NoGoolag/169
★Installation guide
https://news.1rj.ru/str/NoGoolag/63
★Installers
You have several easy installers that you can use on top of a suported rom:
https://news.1rj.ru/str/NoGoolag/182
★List with some known MicroG supported roms
(Signature spoofing support)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/index-list-custom-roms-offering-t3557047
★MicroG telegram Support group
Links at https://news.1rj.ru/str/NoGoolag/2970
★MicroG Channel
https://news.1rj.ru/str/NoGoolag
#microg
Telegram
NoGoolag
Why?
How much info is Google getting from your phone?
This is the question asked by a journalist; then went around the town with two smartphones, without SIM, no data during travel, one even in airplane mode, and they analysed all the traffic that got sent…
How much info is Google getting from your phone?
This is the question asked by a journalist; then went around the town with two smartphones, without SIM, no data during travel, one even in airplane mode, and they analysed all the traffic that got sent…
Why?
How much info is Google getting from your phone?
This is the question asked by a journalist; then went around the town with two smartphones, without SIM, no data during travel, one even in airplane mode, and they analysed all the traffic that got sent to Google. And the result is just amazing...
https://youtube.com/watch?v=0s8ZG6HuLrU
FAQ: Why should I care?
https://shadow53.com/android/no-gapps/faq/why-should-i-care/
Google is malware
https://www.gnu.org/proprietary/malware-google.html
Google is evil
https://fuckoffgoogle.de/#google-is-evil
"I have nothing to hide"
https://spreadprivacy.com/three-reasons-why-the-nothing-to-hide-argument-is-flawed/
"I can't be ID'd if I just browse"
https://spreadprivacy.com/browser-fingerprinting/
"They don't control me"
https://spreadprivacy.com/filter-bubble/
"I use Google search cause it's better"
https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/features/12-things-duckduckgo-can-do-that-google-cant-596526
Documentation, Research and other informational resources
https://wiki.fuckoffgoogle.de/index.php?noscript=Main_Page#Documentation.2C_Research_and_other_informational_resources
Google Alternatives
https://wiki.fuckoffgoogle.de/index.php?noscript=GoogleAlternatives
More here 👉 #alternatives
📡 @NoGoolag
#gapps #google #why #spyware #malware #evil #reasons
How much info is Google getting from your phone?
This is the question asked by a journalist; then went around the town with two smartphones, without SIM, no data during travel, one even in airplane mode, and they analysed all the traffic that got sent to Google. And the result is just amazing...
https://youtube.com/watch?v=0s8ZG6HuLrU
FAQ: Why should I care?
https://shadow53.com/android/no-gapps/faq/why-should-i-care/
Google is malware
https://www.gnu.org/proprietary/malware-google.html
Google is evil
https://fuckoffgoogle.de/#google-is-evil
"I have nothing to hide"
https://spreadprivacy.com/three-reasons-why-the-nothing-to-hide-argument-is-flawed/
"I can't be ID'd if I just browse"
https://spreadprivacy.com/browser-fingerprinting/
"They don't control me"
https://spreadprivacy.com/filter-bubble/
"I use Google search cause it's better"
https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/features/12-things-duckduckgo-can-do-that-google-cant-596526
Documentation, Research and other informational resources
https://wiki.fuckoffgoogle.de/index.php?noscript=Main_Page#Documentation.2C_Research_and_other_informational_resources
Google Alternatives
https://wiki.fuckoffgoogle.de/index.php?noscript=GoogleAlternatives
More here 👉 #alternatives
📡 @NoGoolag
#gapps #google #why #spyware #malware #evil #reasons
G̶o̶o̶g̶l̶e̶ Gapps tracks your movements, like it or not
https://apnews.com/f60bc112665b458cb6473d7ee9492932
https://apnews.com/f60bc112665b458cb6473d7ee9492932
AP News
AP Exclusive: Google tracks your movements, like it or not
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google wants to know where you go so badly that it records your movements even when you explicitly tell it not to. An Associated Press investiga
Indonesian MicroG discussion group
📡 Channel
t.me/microGindonesia
🇮🇩 Group Link
https://news.1rj.ru/str/joinchat/CzdJGVHNr9EIPESdsecFBw
📡 Channel @iPrivasi
#Indonesia
📡 Channel
t.me/microGindonesia
🇮🇩 Group Link
https://news.1rj.ru/str/joinchat/CzdJGVHNr9EIPESdsecFBw
📡 Channel @iPrivasi
#Indonesia
Google Data Collection research
https://digitalcontentnext.org/blog/2018/08/21/google-data-collection-research
#reasons #why #gapps #malware #spyware
https://digitalcontentnext.org/blog/2018/08/21/google-data-collection-research
#reasons #why #gapps #malware #spyware
Digital Content Next
Google data collection research
While the public has been focused on the ongoing Facebook and Cambridge Analytica scandal, Google has largely avoided public scrutiny about its data collection practices despite having the ability to collect far more personal data about consumers across a…
🔥 #Update - MicroG gets updated :)
https://github.com/microg/android_packages_apps_GmsCore/releases/tag/v0.2.5.12879
📣 XDA
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-microg-gmscore-floss-play-services-t3217616
🏗 Sources
https://github.com/microg?tab=repositories
⏬ APK
https://microg.org/fdroid/repo/com.google.android.gms-12879000.apk
🌐 MicroG F-Droid Repo (enable unstable updates in F-droid)
https://microg.org/fdroid/repo
🔥Want better privacy on Android ?
➖ Try MicroG
a lightweight FLOSS (Free/Libre Open Source Software) alternative to Google's proprietary Play(Spy) Services👁
📡 Go @NoGoolag
https://github.com/microg/android_packages_apps_GmsCore/releases/tag/v0.2.5.12879
📣 XDA
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-microg-gmscore-floss-play-services-t3217616
🏗 Sources
https://github.com/microg?tab=repositories
⏬ APK
https://microg.org/fdroid/repo/com.google.android.gms-12879000.apk
🌐 MicroG F-Droid Repo (enable unstable updates in F-droid)
https://microg.org/fdroid/repo
🔥Want better privacy on Android ?
➖ Try MicroG
a lightweight FLOSS (Free/Libre Open Source Software) alternative to Google's proprietary Play(Spy) Services👁
📡 Go @NoGoolag
GitHub
Release v0.2.5.12879 · microg/GmsCore
Free implementation of Play Services. Contribute to microg/GmsCore development by creating an account on GitHub.
microG unofficial installer by ale5000
Simplify the installation of microG (all files included are the original versions).
It also feature a non-aroma live setup, but this functionality is currently limited to ARM phones.
📣 XDA: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/microg-unofficial-installer-t3432360
🎁 CONTENTS:
https://github.com/micro5k/microg-unofficial-installer/blob/v1.0.31-beta/zip-content/CONTENTS.rst
💻 SOURCE CODE: https://github.com/micro5k
🛒 DOWNLOAD:
You could download the flashable zip already built from the XDA forum or download the sources from the release page, extract them and then run the build noscript.
NOTE: Devices with a MIPS CPU aren't supported.
IMPORTANT: This installation method isn't supported by the author of microG so you should install it normally before reporting bugs to him (instead installer related bugs should be reported to me).
♻️ UNINSTALL:
To uninstall ale5000's microG pack, inside the zip there's a uninstall.sh. Run it as root and reboot. If running on TWRP, mount System first.
#ale5000 #unofficial #microg #installer
Simplify the installation of microG (all files included are the original versions).
It also feature a non-aroma live setup, but this functionality is currently limited to ARM phones.
📣 XDA: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/microg-unofficial-installer-t3432360
🎁 CONTENTS:
https://github.com/micro5k/microg-unofficial-installer/blob/v1.0.31-beta/zip-content/CONTENTS.rst
💻 SOURCE CODE: https://github.com/micro5k
🛒 DOWNLOAD:
You could download the flashable zip already built from the XDA forum or download the sources from the release page, extract them and then run the build noscript.
NOTE: Devices with a MIPS CPU aren't supported.
IMPORTANT: This installation method isn't supported by the author of microG so you should install it normally before reporting bugs to him (instead installer related bugs should be reported to me).
♻️ UNINSTALL:
To uninstall ale5000's microG pack, inside the zip there's a uninstall.sh. Run it as root and reboot. If running on TWRP, mount System first.
#ale5000 #unofficial #microg #installer
XDA Forums
[MOD][FLASHABLE] microG unofficial installer
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They're Watching You
by Lunduke.com
The noscript is self explanatory. Hilarious and informative talk.
from www.patreon.com/posts/21041594
#why #reason
by Lunduke.com
The noscript is self explanatory. Hilarious and informative talk.
from www.patreon.com/posts/21041594
#why #reason
Honest Government Ad
Australian Anti Encryption Law
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW-OMR-iWOE
#why #reason
Australian Anti Encryption Law
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW-OMR-iWOE
#why #reason
YouTube
Honest Government Ad | Anti Encryption Law
The Australien Government has made an ad about its proposed anti encryption law and it's surprisingly honest and informative.
** Defend encryption in Australia, make a submission to the Government by Septmber 10:
https://digitalrightswatch.org.au/2018/08/19/defend…
** Defend encryption in Australia, make a submission to the Government by Septmber 10:
https://digitalrightswatch.org.au/2018/08/19/defend…
Honest Government Ad
European Article 13 Internet Censorship Bill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89ZkydX0FPw
https://saveyourinternet.eu
European Article 13 Internet Censorship Bill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89ZkydX0FPw
https://saveyourinternet.eu
YouTube
Honest Government Ad | Article 13 (Internet Censorship Bill)
The European Union has made an ad about its Internet Censorship Bill (aka Article 13) and it's surprisingly honest and informative.
** Tell your MEPs to vote NO to Article 13 in September: https://www.saveyourinternet.eu
-*- Ways you can support us to…
** Tell your MEPs to vote NO to Article 13 in September: https://www.saveyourinternet.eu
-*- Ways you can support us to…
Forwarded from AOSDP (Thespartann)
Hey guys. A quick update. We rebased on GZOSP as its a stable base and a clean Rom. The Rom should be "buildable" but isn't tested yet. You can check the sauce at: https://github.com/AOSDP. 0.1 Version should come pretty soon;)
GitHub
Android Open Source Dark Project
AOSP based fully dark themed ROM. Android Open Source Dark Project has 56 repositories available. Follow their code on GitHub.
Google Secretly Tracks What You Buy Offline Using MasterCard Data
Over a week after Google admitted the company tracks user's location even after they disable location history, it has now been revealed that the tech giant has signed a secret deal with MasterCard that allows it to track what users buy offline.
According to four unidentified people with knowledge of the deal cited by the news outlet, Google and MasterCard reached the agreement after a four-year negotiation, wherein all MasterCard transaction data in the U.S. has been encrypted and transmitted to Google.
Read more:
https://thehackernews.com/2018/09/google-mastercard-advertising.html
https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/2018/08/30/google-and-mastercard-cut-a-secret-ad-deal-to-track-retail-sales
#why #reason
Over a week after Google admitted the company tracks user's location even after they disable location history, it has now been revealed that the tech giant has signed a secret deal with MasterCard that allows it to track what users buy offline.
According to four unidentified people with knowledge of the deal cited by the news outlet, Google and MasterCard reached the agreement after a four-year negotiation, wherein all MasterCard transaction data in the U.S. has been encrypted and transmitted to Google.
Read more:
https://thehackernews.com/2018/09/google-mastercard-advertising.html
https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/2018/08/30/google-and-mastercard-cut-a-secret-ad-deal-to-track-retail-sales
#why #reason
The Hacker News
Google Secretly Tracks What You Buy Offline Using Mastercard Data
Google is secretly tracking your offline purchases (as well) for personalised advertising solutions… thanks to a secret deal with Mastercard.
FSFE Call to Action: Save Free Software this September
https://fsfe.org/news/2018/news-20180905-02.de.html
2018-09-05
Free Software is at risk! On the 12th of September the EU is getting ready to vote on a "Copyright Reform" package, which undermines the foundations upon which Free Software is built. The proposed Article 13 of the EU Copyright Directive targets every online service that allows its users to upload and share content with each other, including code hosting platforms.
Let’s call upon European policy makers to delete the threat posed against Free Software in the Copyright Directive.
The widespread reuse of Free Software is a foundation of the Internet, as code can be used, studied, shared and improved by each user. It would be wrong to take this freedom for granted. Since most of the internet medium is compiled and reused as Free Software, the ruling would dismantle the media ecosystem.
We are getting ready for the EU’s vote on a "Copyright Reform" package, in order to remove a section of its terms and conditions that looks to hamper Free Software development and code-sharing. Every Internet user, who shares information, media, and code with the public, has been targeted in the proposed directive. The idea in Article 13 is that Free Software is a cause for copyright violations and that, therefore, upload-filters should be created by internet platforms.
https://saveyourinternet.eu
There are even a variety of types of governmental organisations, facilitated and powered by Free Software. In fact, on just one of the major code hosting platforms, over 128 government organisations from over 17 European governments have, in total, licensed 4594 instances of Free Software on code-hosting platforms, at the time of writing. They are, as follows: Open Government initiatives, Cutural heritage directories, Ecology research departments and agencies, Digitalisation projects, Emergency Services, Information Systems, Election Services, Transport networks, Education institutions, Energy services, Mapping and Geographical research institutes, Statistical bureaus, Business departments, Law courts, Security groups, and Departments of Finance.
So, for those inside the EU, now’s the time to do your bit and to communicate with an MEP, who represents your country, in order to notify your support for Free Software in the face of Article 13 in the Copyright Directive.
Do that at saveyourinternet.eu, where there are tips on who and how to address and send your message. When you’re ready, you can even use a tool, created by EDRi and Open Media, to directly call and e-mail your MEP.
Let’s call upon European policy makers to delete the threat posed against Free and Open Source Software in the Copyright Directive.
#eu #thirdreich
https://fsfe.org/news/2018/news-20180905-02.de.html
2018-09-05
Free Software is at risk! On the 12th of September the EU is getting ready to vote on a "Copyright Reform" package, which undermines the foundations upon which Free Software is built. The proposed Article 13 of the EU Copyright Directive targets every online service that allows its users to upload and share content with each other, including code hosting platforms.
Let’s call upon European policy makers to delete the threat posed against Free Software in the Copyright Directive.
The widespread reuse of Free Software is a foundation of the Internet, as code can be used, studied, shared and improved by each user. It would be wrong to take this freedom for granted. Since most of the internet medium is compiled and reused as Free Software, the ruling would dismantle the media ecosystem.
We are getting ready for the EU’s vote on a "Copyright Reform" package, in order to remove a section of its terms and conditions that looks to hamper Free Software development and code-sharing. Every Internet user, who shares information, media, and code with the public, has been targeted in the proposed directive. The idea in Article 13 is that Free Software is a cause for copyright violations and that, therefore, upload-filters should be created by internet platforms.
https://saveyourinternet.eu
There are even a variety of types of governmental organisations, facilitated and powered by Free Software. In fact, on just one of the major code hosting platforms, over 128 government organisations from over 17 European governments have, in total, licensed 4594 instances of Free Software on code-hosting platforms, at the time of writing. They are, as follows: Open Government initiatives, Cutural heritage directories, Ecology research departments and agencies, Digitalisation projects, Emergency Services, Information Systems, Election Services, Transport networks, Education institutions, Energy services, Mapping and Geographical research institutes, Statistical bureaus, Business departments, Law courts, Security groups, and Departments of Finance.
So, for those inside the EU, now’s the time to do your bit and to communicate with an MEP, who represents your country, in order to notify your support for Free Software in the face of Article 13 in the Copyright Directive.
Do that at saveyourinternet.eu, where there are tips on who and how to address and send your message. When you’re ready, you can even use a tool, created by EDRi and Open Media, to directly call and e-mail your MEP.
Let’s call upon European policy makers to delete the threat posed against Free and Open Source Software in the Copyright Directive.
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FSFE - Free Software Foundation Europe
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https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/09/why-whole-world-should-be-arms-about-eus-looming-internet-catastrophe
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/09/why-whole-world-should-be-arms-about-eus-looming-internet-catastrophe
Electronic Frontier Foundation
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