Persistence is key. Another person migrated to a free & open operating system.

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.

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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.

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#TakeBackOurTech: Why isn't Ubuntu's snap on the list of ways to install programs?
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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.

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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! ❤️

Pop!_OS Feature Tour

In today's video & article we cover version 21.04 of Pop!_OS, a distribution based off of Ubuntu.

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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.

Ramiro Shares His Transformation From A Past Life To The Present
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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 ;)
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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. 🙏

Another success story!

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

Lots of confusion on this post which is poor insight, first of and Linux is not : it's GNU/Linux

Ubuntu and it's variants ship proprietary blobs in the kernel, proprietary drivers, make available proprietary software via installation ( software manager or other repositaries )

Linux Mint is not a Libre distribution, claiming that is false and to noobs gives them a completly false sense of security and privacy


Why Open Source Misses the Point of Free Software - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation – https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/open-source-misses-the-point.en.html

Again, you or the FSF do not get to decide what everyone else calls it. That doesnt sound very free to me.

Yes Ubuntu does include proprietary blobs, which are NOT installed by default. Users can CHOOSE to install these to support their hardware - GPU, and network cards. These are important components that help users actually use their systems.

Debian and Fedora also offer official support for proprietary drivers, so no point in singling out Ubuntu.

Not to mention all the other distros that allow nonfree repositories for packages (Arch, openSUSE, Fedora, Slackware, and others).

Blindly following the FSF is not what I want to do with this project.

Attacking what words we can use to describe software (open-source) and wanting is to attach your own labels like 'Libre' that are literally solely based on the license (words on a screen that may not even be able to be enforced) is not a productive use of time.

What we are focused on here is quality software that doesn't spy on you.

APT Repository for Linux-libre – https://jxself.org/linux-libre/

Kernel with no blobs, Debian has a free-libre Kernel too

I'm not attacking you or you project, just stating that not diferentiating open source with Free Libre misleads many users. .

Had to join to comment on this. It's an old philosophical argument.

Having been part of this movement from day one, the egos involved have been very vocal about freedoms based on individual preferences, and watching it all play out was an interesting drama.

Fun fact: Did you know that Borland's compilers allowed a person to compile executable software which could then be freely shared or sold, whereas Microsoft's general compiler did not? A person needed to spend an extra thousand dollars for that "freedom" and even then, there were limitations.

While I disagree with Stallman on certain things of which he has set his position and will stand by and defend it until his death, he holds a bar that others may wish to aspire to.

On the open source side of things, there were leanings towards the Microsoft model. The source being open (viewable) while modifications were not allowed without licensing. Thus the different license models.

Anyhow, in the tech industry, there are many "standards" by which we can more easily gauge our freedoms by. Clear, concise, and standard language and licensing helps towards that end.

I WILL NOT call Linux GNU/Linux because Torvalds only borrowed from GNU, but the core is the creation of his and so it is Linux, plain and simple.

But, to understand Stallman's position is to better understand the original intention of free software. And that hasn't changed.