Freedom Tech Index

For those who were kicked out of the Jeff.pro page. Here is a free Intro to linux course which starts today https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-linux

. Entroware is a UK based Linux computer manufacturer that "specialises in providing Ubuntu Linux based computing solutions and services for our clients' requirements. We have been manufacturing Ubuntu powered Desktops, Laptops, and Servers since early 2014." You can find their computer selection here: https://www.entroware.com/store/laptops/ #Entroware

. Brave is a favorite browser among those trying to escape all the spying and tracking forced on us by Big Tech, but it still has a little spyware in it. It is ranked at a spyware level of HIGH at neocities dor org, which is the same as Firefox. https://spyware.neocities.org/articles/brave.html Brave intentionally leaves some spyware in so that you can still get things done online without much headache. Brave is a good browser if you want to cut down on the spyware as much as possible while still keeping most things functional. However, unlike Firefox, there is no way to mitigate against some of the spyware features. Brave was created by Brendan Eich, the ex-CEO of Mozilla (Firefox) who was forced out of his position because he donated to the traditional marriage Prop 8 in California. Brendan Eich has also spoken out against vaccine mandates, so at least we know this browser has conservative backings, and isn't run by the leftist commies. #Brave_Browser

Send secure, encrypted email with ProtoMail. Out of Switzerland. Get your account here: https://protonmail.com If you are using an email client, such as Thunderbird, you will need the ProtonMail Bridge. This will grant you the actual credentials you will need to place within Thunderbird for it to use. The reason is to encrypt/decrypt your messages locally. https://protonmail.com/bridge/ #ProtonMail

. Purism offers privacy focused Linux laptops that are "designed chip-by-chip, line-by-line, to respect your rights to privacy, security, and freedom." They are out of San Francisco. Click the👇 link to see the Librem 14 Road Warrior https://puri.sm/products/librem-14/ #Purism

. UnGoogled Chromium is probably the best Chromium based browser, because it does not spy on you at all. Here is it's ranking: https://spyware.neocities.org/articles/ungoogled_chromium.html You can get it via Flatpak: https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.github.Eloston.UngoogledChromium By default, UnGoogled-Chromium doesn't keep websites from spying and tracking. You must add script blockers, such as uBlock Origins, and/or NoScript. Install the AdBlock Plus extension also. You must download, install, and update extensions manually. More details in a future post. . . Many things do not work in UnGoogled-Chromium. This is done intentionally to stop spyware. The FAQ has instructions for enabling features like Chromecast, Widevine CDM, if you want, but it's probably best to use another browser for that. The FAQ: https://ungoogled-software.github.io/ungoogled-chromium-wiki/f UnGoogled-Chromium's website: https://ungoogled-software.github.io/ #UnGoogled_Chromium

. UnGoogled Chromium is probably the best Chromium based browser, because it does not spy on you at all. This is what I use for most of my browsing. Here is it's ranking: https://spyware.neocities.org/articles/ungoogled_chromium.html However, by default, it does not keep other websites from spying and tracking, so you must ad a script blocker extension, such as UBlock Origins, and/or NoScript, and also install the AdBlock Plus extension. You have to download and install extensions manually. More details to be added later. . . You can get it via Flatpak: https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.github.Eloston.UngoogledChromium #UnGoogledChromium_Not_Spyware

. If you would like to see if you've been CAS banned on Telegram by Combot, you can: 1. Search for the "userinfobot"in Telegram 2. Start the "userinfobot" 3. This will give you a user ID number 4. Paste that user ID number in this website, to see if you've been CAS banned: https://cas.chat/query If it says "This user is not CAS banned" then admins should be able to un-ban you if they so choose. #Combot_CAS_Ban

. See comments for information related to the Telegram chat app. #Telegram

. System76 computers are great computers put together in the USA. The company is headquartered in Colorado. Click the link to see their selection of laptops. https://system76.com/laptops They also have desktops and mini computers https://system76.com #System_76

Welcome newcomers! I've been reading comments over on CodeMonkeyZ channel, and it seems a lot of good people have been getting banned from Jeff's channel for fairly trivial and/or ridiculous reasons. We need to offer them support also, and want to help them move to Linux and open source technology. We don't need to lose or disenfranchise fellow patriots for raising concerns about Linux. So if you see anyone commenting about being banned for who knows what, send them over to this Main channel, and the associated Discussion chat, where we can continue to help them gain their digital freedom. Main channel: https://t.me/TechChatIndex Discussion chat channel: https://t.me/+kvtRUA2LItFmZjAx

. Regular expressions are a powerful way to search text and documents. Everyone should know how to use regular expressions. Regular Expressions (aka regex) are used to find and replace words, numbers, and characters in programs such as LibreOffice (Find and Replace), the Thunar File Manager (Rename), and the Linux command line "grep" command, which stands for goto regular expression and print. See comments to learn how to use regular expressions. #RegEx_Regular_Expressions #RegularExpressions

Welcome to the Linux Resource Channel! Now that you've successfully installed Linux, what next? This channel is the next step in becoming proficient in Linux. This channel is a collection of information and things people new to Linux ask about, such as which alternate apps can be use in place of Big Tech's spyware/malware. Here's a link for joining the "Discussion" chat associated with this "Main" channel. https://t.me/+kvtRUA2LItFmZjAx If you join the Discussion chat: ——————— - You will see every comment made to any of the posts in the main channel - You can post your own questions and comments for everyone else to see and respond too. To navigate this Main channel, click the pinned Index message at the 👆 top ☝️, and scroll down through categories. Categories are slowly being added, so be sure to check back regularly. Make sure to share this channel with everyone. Let's help freedom lovers gain their digital freedom by getting them off of Silicommie Valley's tyrannical platforms and onto open source software. #JoinDiscussion

. There are great CAD Software options available for Linux. See comments for commercially available professional CAD software, as well as open-source options. #CAD_Computer_Aided_Design #2D_CAD #3D_CAD

. The default Mozilla Firefox is not the safest or most private browser out there. It has telemetry built in and does not block scripts by default. Here is a breakdown on what Firefox does, and doesn't do, and why it is rank as spyware level HIGH: https://spyware.neocities.org/articles/firefox.html You can however, set it up to be more secure than the Brave browser by adding script blocking add-ons, and tweaking the settings. The fastest way to find and change privacy settings is by using the Firefox Profile maker, which creates a profile file, that you copy and paste into you Firefox profile folder: http://ffprofile.com/ Also, be sure to install at a minimum these extensions: - UBlock Origins - NoScript (to catch what Ublock lets through) (must be managed manually) - AdBlock Plus (less ads, less spyware) Turn Firefox into "Not Spyware" by following this guide: https://spyware.neocities.org/guides/firefox.html #Firefox_Spyware_HIGH

. What are the best browsers for privacy and security? There are many differing opinions. One browser that people have put their trust in is Brave, but is it really that secure and private? See comments for more info #Web_Browsers #Browsers

. "Magic is a venerable VLSI layout tool, written in the 1980's at Berkeley by John Ousterhout, . . . . Due largely in part to its liberal Berkeley open-source license, magic has remained popular with universities and small companies. " You can get more info here: http://opencircuitdesign.com/magic/ You can download Magic here: http://opencircuitdesign.com/magic/download.html Here are instructions for compiling Magic from scratch (with specific instructions for vanilla Ubuntu): http://opencircuitdesign.com/magic/install.html #Magic_IC_Layout_Software

. MOSIS is an IC fabrication service that has been around for a long time. They will help non-profits and start-up companies turn prototype IC's at a lower cost by putting multiple IC designs, from multiple projects and companies onto one wafer, which drastically cuts the cost of prototyping. They also offer free fabrication to students and professors. So if any conservative minded universities want to branch into high tech engineering, this is a key service. This is their website: https://www.themosisservice.com/ #Mosis_Service_IC_Fabrication

. Take your digital freedom beyond the Raspberry Pi! Big Tech does not want you to know how to do this. With all the spy firmware that Big Tech and/or government agencies are putting into Integrated Circuits, it would be a good idea for freedom lovers to design their own IC's, such as microprocessors, WiFi chips, and such. Resources for designing and fabricating IC's will be collected in the comments below. #IC_Design #Integrated_Circuit_Design

. Patriot PC is a startup company out of North Carolina, run by veterans "with multiple tours of duty under their belts, ample security clearances and storied careers in Fortune 500 industries." Their first product is a Linux Mint 20.2 Cinnamon laptop tailored to help you regain your digital freedom. They are currently offering 25% off on their Beta laptops. Here's their website: https://www.patriot-pc.com/ #Patriot_PC