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Desktops

The first thing to do to have a device with free and open-source software is to make sure that you have a free and open-source operating system. Below is a list of desktops that come pre-installed with different versions of the Linux operating system and instructions on how to install most beginner Linux distros on any computer. It is better to install Linux on a computer in many cases because this will allow more flexibility in choosing the proper...

FOSS Mobile Apps

App Store F-Droid– An app store that only provides free and open-source apps. If any app has the potential to threaten your privacy or potentially perform undesired behavior, then the store will list all of these potential problems in the app’s description. Almost all of the apps listed on this page will be available in the f-droid store. Available for download at f-droid.org. Browser Proprietary example: Google chrome Vanadium- Icecat Duckduckgo privacy browser Midori Bromite Fennec Privacy and Security Exodus- Shows trackers and...

Best FOSS Desktop Programs

Web Broswers Proprietary example: Google Chrome Brave-Comes with an ad blocker and dozens of customization options to get the best privacy settings you want. It also comes with TOR built-in and is compatible with all google chrome extensions. Brave also has a feature that allows you to enable privacy-respecting ads in exchange for earning cryptocurrency. Chromium– An open-source version of google chrome. works just like chrome and is compatible with all chrome extensions Firefox– The original open-source browser. It requires some adjustment...

Terms & Conditions

Last updated: June 9, 2021 Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”, “Terms of Use”) carefully before using the https://fossdevices.com website (the “Service”) operated by FOSS Devices (“us”, “we”, or “our”). Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service. By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree...

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 6, 2021 FOSS Devices (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the FOSS Devices website (the “Service”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information when you use our Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy. We use your Personal Information for providing and improving the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with...

Why FOSS Is Important

Freedom means having control over your own life. If you use a program to carry out activities in your life, your freedom depends on your having control over the program. You deserve to have control over the programs you use, and all the more so when you use them for something important in your life. A free program allows you to tinker with it to make it do what you want (or cease to do something you dislike). Tinkering with...

Why Choose FOSS Over Android & IOS

Privacy FOSS Phones and Tablet come with operating systems and app stores geared towards maximizing the privacy and security of the user. All of the software that comes prepackaged with our devices is free and open-source, meaning the source code is publicly available. There are some apps in the app store that will have location tracking and other data collection features, but these will be explicitly listed on the app’s information page to allow the user to decide what...