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.

Nice work!

Success. Took my old (~2010) laptop, couldn’t install from USB because it just wouldn’t boot from USB. Couldn’t use Ubuntu because needed to burn a CD and boot from CD. So I installed Debian and now I’m up and running.

#TakeBackOurTech: KDE Neon Feature Tour
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Watch the video.

KDE Plasma was the first desktop environment that made me fall in love with the Linux ecosystem. Today we'll look at the distribution that brings you the latest & greatest version of KDE plasma, KDE Neon.

We'll learn how to:
- Customize each piece of our environment
- Manage virtual desktops & activities
- Add widgets to our desktop
- Install apps on discover

We are finishing off our operating systems series this week with the 'Open Source Software Survival Toolkit', which will cover a collection of useful applications you can install on your new system! After this we will be taking a 2 week hiatus to incorporate community feedback & develop content for the next few months.

~ Our connection is sacred

#TakeBackOurTech: Finishing OS Series I
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This morning I'm putting together the 'Open Source Survival Toolkit', an introduction to awesome open-source tools. When we publish it'll mark the end of the operating systems module (for now) and we'll start learning about software, privacy, networking, and phones!

We've converted people from all walks of life to operating systems that don't spy on or control their users.

Share this knowledge to protect your friends & family. Sign up to the mailing list - unlike other publications, our emails do not track!

Find the whole OS series here.

Here are some highlighted articles & videos:
Why You Should Leap To Linux

Installing Linux From Scratch

First Steps In Linux: User Accounts, Filesystem, and Using The Terminal

Installing Programs on Linux From Decentralized Sources

This is my dad's 2001 hp laptop, 120 Gbs of storage and 2 Gb of ram. It has 3 usb ports, hdmi (useful to watch lord of the rings extended on the proyector with the family), and like 10 other holes i dont know about. Thanks to the TakeBackOurTech group for making this posible, I cant thank you enough for teaching me how to do all this 😊

Big congratulations to Mandoro! Bringing new life to the machines in his family.

This is a valid entry for #TakeBackOurTech's 'Exodus To Linux' competition. The winner will win a de-googled phone from Above Agency!

Have you started protecting your friends and family from abusive software? Start today, and share your journey with us on @takebackourtech_chat or our private social network.

Thanks Ramiro for all the teaching. today I started to use Ubuntu on my new laptop! So usefull you videotutorial about it! little by little im degoogleazing my life!

#TakeBackOurTech: Open-Source Survival Toolkit Will Be Released Monday
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I am constantly finding that the articles and content become much bigger than originally planned. The Open Source Survival Toolkit article & video will be released Monday!

The goal is to do much more than just share the name and download link of a particular technology, but to explain the benefits and show you the best way to use it (at a high level to start with).

I'd like to hear from y'all in terms of what software you need on your new machines! Or maybe some software you've already found you'd like to drop knowledge on!

Poll incoming:

Following your installation article and video, I installed Linux Mint on my Lenovo laptop. I consider myself to be pretty dense with computers but the installation was easy and I'm enjoying getting to know my new Linux OS. All is going well. Thank you for your help, Ramiro!! Much love and gratitude! (And good riddance, Microsoft!)

#TakeBackOurTech: The Open-Source Survival Toolkit
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The wait is over. Are you ready to get geared up with Open-Source software?

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Today in a 30 minute video showcase, and 3.3K word article, Ramiro Romani of #TakeBackOurTech shares a story about how Free and Open Source software inherently defends its users.

Then we explore a showcase of FOSS & OSS applications that are free, privacy respecting, and incredibly helpful.

- Password Managers
- P2P Cloud Storage
- Privacy & Security Focused Browsers
- Personal Notetaking
- Messaging
- Content Creation

Additionally, in the coming days we will release The Open Source Survival Library, an article with a comprehensive collection of various applications available to Linux users.

#TBOT will be taking a break for a few weeks to start drafting our upcoming content series. Join our group @takebackourtech_chat for updates!

Have y'all found any awesome apps on your Linux machines yet? Share with us!

above.phone Private Announcement

Some of you may be aware, we have been hard at work improving the above.phone - our take on the best de-googled phone out there. We wanted to give more information to those closest to us in the @takebackourtech and @neo_network communities before the official launch in September. Thanks for all your support. :)

Our first batch of phones have been shipped out and we are actively supporting them. I wanted to provide a few answers around the phones, so those who are ready to buy can make an informed decision.

Official Product Page
Official Purchase Page (Accepts Credit Card / BTC / LTC)

You have your choice of CalyxOS and GrapheneOS, there are detailed differences on that page but in essence you would use GrapheneOS for maximum security & privacy at the cost of usability.

CalyxOS has less phone hardening features but still strips out all the operating system level telemetry.

Additionally it ships with its own version of Google Play Services (microG). This makes your phone compatible with a wide selection of applications that are available on the Google Play Store (the Aurora Store on a de-googled phone). This greatly reduces the data sent to Google and lets you use apps that use Google Services if you really need them.

The second option is installation type. The minimal version leaves the phone untouched after installing the operating system. The Above version chooses the settings that are a reasonable improvement to the default experience, pre-installing the application suite, and adding our handcrafted wallpapers & themes.

There is no difference in price for the operating system or installation type. It is your choice!

The last option is the Above Privacy Suite, which we are putting the finishing touches on now. This will be a set of privacy services that the above.phone can easily be configured with, for multiple layers of private communication ontop of the phone itself. Privat email, VPN/DNS, video conferencing, e2e messaging, and alternative search. This comes at $100.00 a year, and the services launch in September.

We are putting the finishing touches on the Above Privacy Suite Services and our knowledgebase, which fill feature step by step instructions on migrating over your existing data, adjusting phone settings, setting up the Above Privacy Suite and using the phone for day-to-day needs. These should both be fully available in September for the official launch of the phone.

Every purchase you make supports the company behind #TakeBackOurTech, and either way we are committed to producing high quality education on taking back our technology.

#TakeBackOurTech: More Resources for FOSS, Libreware

Check out this channel if you want an endless stream of useful FOSS applications. ❤️

http://t.me/Libreware

#TakeBackOurTech: Taking A Break, & Self-Healing Education
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#TakeBackOurTech is our first content initiative and over the past few weeks we have learned an absolute ton. Putting out articles and videos multiple times a week requires discipline and coordination, but these trials are fulfilled every time we hear stories from you. We've been listening to all of the feedback over the past month as our viewers discussed the Operating Systems module and wanted to capture the highlights here.

- Explain the differences between free & open source software among others, and celebrate fully FOSS operating systems & solutions
- Create guides or curate resources for macOS users to transition to Linux
- Create guides or curate resources for Microsoft Surface users to transition to Linux

Internally, we have many things to improve on our content creation process, design, website, and programs. We will be sharing additional resources and articles later this month and regularly scheduled programming will return in September.

❤️ If you have any suggestions, please feel free to leave your comments in our chat, or use our contact form.

https://takebackourtech.org/connect/

Selling Your Personal Data Is The Norm For The Mainstream Mobile App Culture
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I'm writing up an complete argument as to why people should ditch modern day phones, and through my research I continue to be appalled at the level of data collection that occurs behind the scenes.

Here's a snippet from an independent study that summarizes what data gets sent to major advertising platforms.

The issue is that modern day developers are desperate for income over their users privacy, leading to people's political affiliation, sexual orientation, and GPS locations being sold to advertising platforms.

If you care about privacy, you've gotta sacrifice some of the mainstream apps you've been using, or have a phone that can limit permissions and observe tracking.

Gentle reminder that above.phones are still on sale, we have a few units left before the official launch in September. Select the Above Privacy Suite for your own VPN/Search/Email/E2E chat services!

Order here

In January, The Freedom Cell Network launched "The Greater Reset Activation", the people's response to the Great Reset agenda. In May we reunited for The Greater Reset: Activation to Expansion.

In January 2022, we will gather once again with a continued focus on ACTIVATION, on taking concrete steps in your life to create more freedom and joy. For our 3rd meeting our theme will be INTEGRATION!

How can we EDUCATE ourselves and those around us? How can we ACTIVATE our communities by INTEGRATING the solutions and concepts proposed?

See you in January for #TheGreaterReset! https://thegreaterreset.org