Yolanda
I just installed Pop on an old Lifebook T which must be about 10 years old - left partition with documents on and just installed in on c drive. Very easy and quick.
🎉 we've got our first migration to Linux! Let's change the world. One computer at a time.
You can do it too, just in a few hours.
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You can do it too, just in a few hours.
Follow the guide
Watch the video
Share your journey with us in @takebackourtech_chat
Take Back Our Tech
Installing Linux From Scratch To Save The World
Stand up to abusive software services and the entities behind them that track and control us. This is the year for a mass exodus to free & open source operating systems and software...
Our First Week & NEWLY UPDATED Operating Systems Series Schedule
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We've come so very far this first week, reaching thousands of people across several platforms with our message.
People are ready to #TakeBackOurTech .
Linux newbies around the world are sharing how easy their installs were and long-time Linux users are here to encourage and support. Join the discussions on our official private social platform and Telegram group.
Sign up to the newsletter with your email and get first access to our guides - here's a preview of next week's schedule.
We've given ourselves a few days between each segment to ensure our guides are of the highest quality, so they can be a resource you can learn from forever.
Since we just finished the easy install process , we'll follow-up with our first steps in Linux, covering basic Linux skills, exploring the features of 3 operating systems, and learning how to install an awesome set of programs.
Tuesday, July 20th
Files & Folders, Terminal Usage, and User Accounts
Thursday, July 22nd
Finding Programs
Installing Programs
Intro & Feature Tour: Pop!_OS
Intro & Feature Tour: Feature Tour: KDE Neon
Intro & Feature Tour: Feature Tour: Linux Mint
Monday, July 27th
Open Source Software Survival Kit
In the following weeks we'll continue to strengthen our defenses, learning about de-googling our own phones and privacy measures we can take on our new systems.
~ Our connection is sacred
Official Community | Telegram Channel |Telegram Chat | Odysee | Hive | Minds
We've come so very far this first week, reaching thousands of people across several platforms with our message.
People are ready to #TakeBackOurTech .
Linux newbies around the world are sharing how easy their installs were and long-time Linux users are here to encourage and support. Join the discussions on our official private social platform and Telegram group.
Sign up to the newsletter with your email and get first access to our guides - here's a preview of next week's schedule.
We've given ourselves a few days between each segment to ensure our guides are of the highest quality, so they can be a resource you can learn from forever.
Since we just finished the easy install process , we'll follow-up with our first steps in Linux, covering basic Linux skills, exploring the features of 3 operating systems, and learning how to install an awesome set of programs.
Tuesday, July 20th
Files & Folders, Terminal Usage, and User Accounts
Thursday, July 22nd
Finding Programs
Installing Programs
Intro & Feature Tour: Pop!_OS
Intro & Feature Tour: Feature Tour: KDE Neon
Intro & Feature Tour: Feature Tour: Linux Mint
Monday, July 27th
Open Source Software Survival Kit
In the following weeks we'll continue to strengthen our defenses, learning about de-googling our own phones and privacy measures we can take on our new systems.
~ Our connection is sacred
Forwarded from Ramiro Romani's neo-network
Celebrating @neo_network's 1,000th subscriber and @takebackourtech's 600th!
@neo_network | @takebackourtech
A few years ago, when I worked as a software engineer full time - I felt lonely. Despite the high levels of intelligence around me, It felt as if people in my industry could not think for themselves. They were unaware of the immoral sociopolitical, financial, and medical systems in place, and even if they were aware - all it took for them to not act was a cushy salary. Or worse yet, they were aware and excited for the dystopian future.
I wanted to be a part of a better system.
Through chance, I ended up here, having the opportunity to find truth in technology, and to use it as a power for good. And I saw this goodness travel from the digital messages of The Freedom Cell Network and The Greater Reset, and manifest out into the real world, helping families, communities, and individuals take action.
I started @neo_network back in February after the first The Greater Reset. Through a few posts, we shed light on companies that fake privacy - (ProtonMail, Brave, Matrix, Mozilla Firefox), betting that you'll never dig into the dirty details.
I give thanks to have this opportunity to share what I have learned, and to promote research & critical thinking along with it. The message is resounding with the ones out there that value their privacy and freedom. Those who are ready to take action, to take back their technology.
I am lonely no longer. I've found the technologists & creatives that are awake, and am working with them. And I predict this is just the beginning, and more technologists will come, away from the smart cities, and into happy homesteads, where they will live free & self-directed lives.
I imagine a future where we don't worry about censorship, because we communicate on platforms we manage ourselves. A future where we have real smart technology. This technology will automatically water our victory gardens at sunset, rather than tell us to restock our fridge. It'll manage our security cameras, and alert only us when there is something there. A world where we don't worry about whether we can trust email providers, because that email provider is us, or someone we know directly.
If we want freedom at a grand scale, this is what it will take. Let's figure it out together.
~ Our connection is sacred
@neo_network | @takebackourtech
A few years ago, when I worked as a software engineer full time - I felt lonely. Despite the high levels of intelligence around me, It felt as if people in my industry could not think for themselves. They were unaware of the immoral sociopolitical, financial, and medical systems in place, and even if they were aware - all it took for them to not act was a cushy salary. Or worse yet, they were aware and excited for the dystopian future.
I wanted to be a part of a better system.
Through chance, I ended up here, having the opportunity to find truth in technology, and to use it as a power for good. And I saw this goodness travel from the digital messages of The Freedom Cell Network and The Greater Reset, and manifest out into the real world, helping families, communities, and individuals take action.
I started @neo_network back in February after the first The Greater Reset. Through a few posts, we shed light on companies that fake privacy - (ProtonMail, Brave, Matrix, Mozilla Firefox), betting that you'll never dig into the dirty details.
I give thanks to have this opportunity to share what I have learned, and to promote research & critical thinking along with it. The message is resounding with the ones out there that value their privacy and freedom. Those who are ready to take action, to take back their technology.
I am lonely no longer. I've found the technologists & creatives that are awake, and am working with them. And I predict this is just the beginning, and more technologists will come, away from the smart cities, and into happy homesteads, where they will live free & self-directed lives.
I imagine a future where we don't worry about censorship, because we communicate on platforms we manage ourselves. A future where we have real smart technology. This technology will automatically water our victory gardens at sunset, rather than tell us to restock our fridge. It'll manage our security cameras, and alert only us when there is something there. A world where we don't worry about whether we can trust email providers, because that email provider is us, or someone we know directly.
If we want freedom at a grand scale, this is what it will take. Let's figure it out together.
~ Our connection is sacred
First Steps In Linux: User Accounts, Files & Folders, and Using The Terminal
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Welcome back to another week of #TakeBackOurTech!
Last week after publishing our Install Linux From Scratch article we saw people all around the world get migrated successfully on their machines. If you haven't already, please watch this video and get migrated to an operating system that doesn't spy on you!
This week is focused on getting comfortable through learning
the very basics of our Linux environment. Today we'll start with three important things that take few minutes to learn, but serve you for the rest of your journey.
- User Accounts
- Filesystem
- Using the terminal
Read the article.
Watch the video.
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Welcome back to another week of #TakeBackOurTech!
Last week after publishing our Install Linux From Scratch article we saw people all around the world get migrated successfully on their machines. If you haven't already, please watch this video and get migrated to an operating system that doesn't spy on you!
This week is focused on getting comfortable through learning
the very basics of our Linux environment. Today we'll start with three important things that take few minutes to learn, but serve you for the rest of your journey.
- User Accounts
- Filesystem
- Using the terminal
Read the article.
Watch the video.
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#TakeBackOurTech: Installing Applications On Linux From Decentralized Sources
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Read the article.
Watch on Odysee.
Find more applications.
This morning we saw centralized software infrastructure get taken down (Akamai CDN), taking down large portions of the internet with it.
Its never been more obvious that we need to #TakeBackOurTech, and install free & open source applications locally on our machines, without external dependencies to services that may go down.
In today's article/video #TakeBackOurTech will show you how to install apps in three different decentralized formats, that enable Linux users and developers to share tens of thousands of Linux apps directly with each other.
We've also released another article with more resources on where to find applications!
Also for those who were looking forward to the Feature Tours for our three distributions, we have postponed that series to next week.
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Read the article.
Watch on Odysee.
Find more applications.
This morning we saw centralized software infrastructure get taken down (Akamai CDN), taking down large portions of the internet with it.
Its never been more obvious that we need to #TakeBackOurTech, and install free & open source applications locally on our machines, without external dependencies to services that may go down.
In today's article/video #TakeBackOurTech will show you how to install apps in three different decentralized formats, that enable Linux users and developers to share tens of thousands of Linux apps directly with each other.
We've also released another article with more resources on where to find applications!
Also for those who were looking forward to the Feature Tours for our three distributions, we have postponed that series to next week.
Forwarded from Ramiro Romani's neo-network
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above.phone: Pre-Orders Now Open. 12 Phones Available
Happy Friday! Are you ready to secure your mobile device?
Above Agency's new shipment of phones just arrived. Upon your order, they will be de-googled and replaced with your choice of secure operating system. (CalyxOS or GrapheneOS)
Beautiful, performant, and secure.
Would you prefer a minimal installation?
Or would you prefer a phone pre-configured with privacy services, custom launcher, and a suite of useful applications?
Minimal or pre-configured, each phone is $500.00 + shipping.
Crypto & card are accepted. Pre-orders open now, phones ship end of July within the United States.
Email phones@above-agency.com for more information and to reserve your order.
Want to DIY? @takebackourtech's guide to De-Googling your own phone launches next month.
~ Our connection is sacred
Happy Friday! Are you ready to secure your mobile device?
Above Agency's new shipment of phones just arrived. Upon your order, they will be de-googled and replaced with your choice of secure operating system. (CalyxOS or GrapheneOS)
Beautiful, performant, and secure.
Would you prefer a minimal installation?
Or would you prefer a phone pre-configured with privacy services, custom launcher, and a suite of useful applications?
Minimal or pre-configured, each phone is $500.00 + shipping.
Crypto & card are accepted. Pre-orders open now, phones ship end of July within the United States.
Email phones@above-agency.com for more information and to reserve your order.
Want to DIY? @takebackourtech's guide to De-Googling your own phone launches next month.
~ Our connection is sacred
Persistence is key. Another person migrated to a free & open operating system.
Forwarded from JuliaS
SUCCESS!!!!!!!! Took all day but I finally did it! Typing from my newly installed linux laptop. Thanks Ramiro and everyone that helped me out. You guys are the bomb diggity.
How have you started your migration to Linux?
Anonymous Poll
20%
I picked out the computer I want to use
15%
Picked out a distribution that I like
6%
I watched the Installing Linux From Scratch Videos on takebackourtech.org
19%
I'm unsure if I can install it myself
28%
I've got a Linux distribution installed!
19%
I'm comfortable using my new Linux computer!
17%
I need a bit more help getting used to it
Forwarded from Ramiro Romani's neo-network
above.phone Pre-Orders Live with Credit & Crypto Checkout
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above.phone FAQ
Outfitted with the latest privacy & security focused mobile operating systems, the above.phone brings you a beautiful & functional mobile experience while protecting you from surveillance and tracking.
Choose Above or Minimal installation. At no extra cost, the Above Installation will pre-configure the phone with optimized privacy and security settings, come with a hand-picked application suite pre-installed, and with pre-configured privacy services (VPN & DNS). Detailed information TBA.
Product Page
above.phone FAQ
Outfitted with the latest privacy & security focused mobile operating systems, the above.phone brings you a beautiful & functional mobile experience while protecting you from surveillance and tracking.
Choose Above or Minimal installation. At no extra cost, the Above Installation will pre-configure the phone with optimized privacy and security settings, come with a hand-picked application suite pre-installed, and with pre-configured privacy services (VPN & DNS). Detailed information TBA.
Get Your Friends & Family on Linux In A Few Days, Review The #TakeBackOurTech Operating Systems Series
Happy Monday! Let's start this week with a reminder that we have the power to change the landscape of computing for ourselves and our communities. Given enough time & energy, this will change the world.
Don't know where to start? Check out #TakeBackOurTech's Operating System Series.
https://takebackourtech.org/operating-systems-articles/
Our articles & videos will take you through picking out a new machine, installing Linux, and getting comfortable. Get caught up with the series NOW, so you can tag along as we secure our browsers, networks, phones, and much more in the coming weeks.
~ Our connection is sacred
Happy Monday! Let's start this week with a reminder that we have the power to change the landscape of computing for ourselves and our communities. Given enough time & energy, this will change the world.
Don't know where to start? Check out #TakeBackOurTech's Operating System Series.
https://takebackourtech.org/operating-systems-articles/
Our articles & videos will take you through picking out a new machine, installing Linux, and getting comfortable. Get caught up with the series NOW, so you can tag along as we secure our browsers, networks, phones, and much more in the coming weeks.
~ Our connection is sacred
Take Back Our Tech
Operating Systems Series
The operating systems learning module
#TakeBackOurTech: Why isn't Ubuntu's snap on the list of ways to install programs?
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https://takebackourtech.org/linux-installing-programs/
Why not snap?
If you are in the Linux space, you may be aware of a 4th method commonly used in the Ubuntu ecosystem (snap), and wonder why it wasn't included. We have chosen to cover these three application distribution technologies because of the ability to decentralize the distribution process. All three methods allow the user to add a developer's source (repository) or download the file directly (in the case of .AppImage). Canonical's (the company behind Ubuntu) snap ecosystem is not free or open source, and has closed-source back end code. It also provides only one centralized source to obtain snaps (the Snap Store), and it forces developers to sign a Contributor Ageement, giving Canonical the ability to include these applications under a proprietary license if they wish.
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https://takebackourtech.org/linux-installing-programs/
Why not snap?
If you are in the Linux space, you may be aware of a 4th method commonly used in the Ubuntu ecosystem (snap), and wonder why it wasn't included. We have chosen to cover these three application distribution technologies because of the ability to decentralize the distribution process. All three methods allow the user to add a developer's source (repository) or download the file directly (in the case of .AppImage). Canonical's (the company behind Ubuntu) snap ecosystem is not free or open source, and has closed-source back end code. It also provides only one centralized source to obtain snaps (the Snap Store), and it forces developers to sign a Contributor Ageement, giving Canonical the ability to include these applications under a proprietary license if they wish.
#TakeBackOurTech: Pop!_OS Feature Tour Releases Today
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Our feature tour for Pop!OS releases later today! It will include a beginners walkthrough, a settings guide, and a feature tour. Who's on team POP!_OS?
Pop!_OS stands out for its minimalism and ease of use, getting out of the way so you can work. Some might consider the lack of customization a weakness, but I consider it a strength. Less time spent configuring your system, more time doing things. If you agree with this sentiment, this may be the one for you.
Are you using Pop!OS already and want to show off?
Share with us in @takebackourtech_chat!
#TakeBackOurTech #tbot #linux #os #pop
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Our feature tour for Pop!OS releases later today! It will include a beginners walkthrough, a settings guide, and a feature tour. Who's on team POP!_OS?
Pop!_OS stands out for its minimalism and ease of use, getting out of the way so you can work. Some might consider the lack of customization a weakness, but I consider it a strength. Less time spent configuring your system, more time doing things. If you agree with this sentiment, this may be the one for you.
Are you using Pop!OS already and want to show off?
Share with us in @takebackourtech_chat!
#TakeBackOurTech #tbot #linux #os #pop
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Let's use technology that doesn't use us.
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TBOT Show:
https://tbot.substack.com
Hey my nodes ❤️ I'm waiting for today's video to upload!
A while back on our private social media platform we heard from Kalbertine.
"@tbot during 1st pandemic I rescued about 300 2007-2015 old dustry laptops with shitty batteries for the kids to get online school on the cheap. connected it to a big screen and voila instant school. All on a 2-4 meg ram budget."
Now that is recycling. I'll be the first one to say that I learned more effectively by myself from the internet than being forced to in the classroom.
What will education in the future look like? Tell us your thoughts.
Come talk with us there! ❤️
A while back on our private social media platform we heard from Kalbertine.
"@tbot during 1st pandemic I rescued about 300 2007-2015 old dustry laptops with shitty batteries for the kids to get online school on the cheap. connected it to a big screen and voila instant school. All on a 2-4 meg ram budget."
Now that is recycling. I'll be the first one to say that I learned more effectively by myself from the internet than being forced to in the classroom.
What will education in the future look like? Tell us your thoughts.
Come talk with us there! ❤️
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Pop!_OS Feature Tour
In today's video & article we cover version 21.04 of Pop!_OS, a distribution based off of Ubuntu.
Read the article
Watch the video
2:32 - Installing Programs, Favorites
5:41 - Desktop Settings
12:12 - Desktop Features
16:28 - Gnome Extensions
We love Pop!_OS for its simplicity and stability, things work out of the box with support for many applications, graphics, and gaming. This lets you get to whatever you want to do without having to deal with much configuration.
We cover Pop!_OS basics, settings, desktop features, and extension that let you customize how Pop!_OS works.
Are you team #pop? Share with us how you like to run your operating system at @takebackourtech_chat
In today's video & article we cover version 21.04 of Pop!_OS, a distribution based off of Ubuntu.
Read the article
Watch the video
2:32 - Installing Programs, Favorites
5:41 - Desktop Settings
12:12 - Desktop Features
16:28 - Gnome Extensions
We love Pop!_OS for its simplicity and stability, things work out of the box with support for many applications, graphics, and gaming. This lets you get to whatever you want to do without having to deal with much configuration.
We cover Pop!_OS basics, settings, desktop features, and extension that let you customize how Pop!_OS works.
Are you team #pop? Share with us how you like to run your operating system at @takebackourtech_chat
#TakeBackOurTech: Linux Mint Feature Tour
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I hadn't used Linux Mint before this series, but I'm impressed by the experience. Easy to use and understand, a clean interface, and just the right level of customization.
Read the article.
(sorry no video) :(
Today we learn how to:
- Create shortcuts to web applications on your desktop
- Watch TV for free using IPTV on the Hypnotix app
- Take snapshots of our system and restore from them at anytime
- Download and use widgets for your desktop, taskbar, and themes
This may be the go-to for those who appreciate the Windows look/feel and want things as easy as they can be.
Telegram Channel | Telegram Chat | Private Community | Odysee | Hive | Minds
I hadn't used Linux Mint before this series, but I'm impressed by the experience. Easy to use and understand, a clean interface, and just the right level of customization.
Read the article.
(sorry no video) :(
Today we learn how to:
- Create shortcuts to web applications on your desktop
- Watch TV for free using IPTV on the Hypnotix app
- Take snapshots of our system and restore from them at anytime
- Download and use widgets for your desktop, taskbar, and themes
This may be the go-to for those who appreciate the Windows look/feel and want things as easy as they can be.
Forwarded from Ramiro Romani's neo-network
Ramiro Shares His Transformation From A Past Life To The Present
@neo_network | @neo_network_chat | @takebackourtech | @takebackourtech_chat
This past week I discussed a bit of my history and past career with my friend Kurt, from the Beautiful Thought Podcast. I also share a little bit about dealing with dealing with cyber-attacks against the Freedom Cell Network & The Greater Reset early this year, and using those lessons to work on above.market, above-agency, and #TakeBackOurTech .
It was all part of a grand process of surrendering to the universe, committing to the path set in front of you, and trusting yourself enough to accomplish it.
What's coming up next week?
- The official launch of the above phone! Final details will be announced and orders will be officially opened.
- #TBOT will finish off its Operating System Series, finishing with the KDE Neon Feature Tour and FOSS App Survival Toolkit
- We're partnering with a special someone to produce a nationwide tour
Join @neo_network and @takebackourtech to get updates. ❤️
Better get back to it ;)
—
https://beautifulpodcast.com/backstage-at-the-greater-reset-with-ramiro-romani-episode-287/
@neo_network | @neo_network_chat | @takebackourtech | @takebackourtech_chat
This past week I discussed a bit of my history and past career with my friend Kurt, from the Beautiful Thought Podcast. I also share a little bit about dealing with dealing with cyber-attacks against the Freedom Cell Network & The Greater Reset early this year, and using those lessons to work on above.market, above-agency, and #TakeBackOurTech .
It was all part of a grand process of surrendering to the universe, committing to the path set in front of you, and trusting yourself enough to accomplish it.
What's coming up next week?
- The official launch of the above phone! Final details will be announced and orders will be officially opened.
- #TBOT will finish off its Operating System Series, finishing with the KDE Neon Feature Tour and FOSS App Survival Toolkit
- We're partnering with a special someone to produce a nationwide tour
Join @neo_network and @takebackourtech to get updates. ❤️
Better get back to it ;)
—
https://beautifulpodcast.com/backstage-at-the-greater-reset-with-ramiro-romani-episode-287/
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Already there. My hubby made the transition of my computer to Linux mint. Super grateful about your project to help us. 🙏
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I have been using Linux Mint for over 2 years now. Never once have I regretted leaving windows behind.
There is plenty of help out there if you need it. I can do everything I did with windows.
I am now more interested in programs and applications with more privacy.
I de googled my android phone by installing /e
There is plenty of help out there if you need it. I can do everything I did with windows.
I am now more interested in programs and applications with more privacy.
I de googled my android phone by installing /e