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by davisr 902 days ago
Free software (libre -- free as in freedom) is the antidote to this entire mess. We should always choose free software whenever we can, so that we cannot get used by agents of corporate media in their hunt for more loot.

https://fsf.org

https://gnu.org
1 comments
cyanydeez 901 days ago
the problem isn't just producer caused, consumers use Apple products as status systems.

libre software is not going to stop that.

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davisr 900 days ago
Oh, you're right, let's just not even try and wallow in self-pity while we continue to be slaves to megacorporations. Or...just choose free software yourself, so that _you_ don't get used by these entities who seek to eliminate computer user freedom.

I run Trisquel GNU/Linux-libre on my laptop. It is totally possible to use 100% free/libre software. I use it for professional work. If GNU/Linux ain't your gig, lots of people also run OpenBSD.

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