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  • nio_nl@lemmy.worldOPtoTechnology@lemmy.worldReq. skill tree input: saying bye to big tech
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    8 hours ago

    Here’s a list:

    • learn about federation and decentralisation
    • understand the Free Software Definition
    • find out the difference between “Open Source” and “Proprietary.”
    • learn the difference between “free” and “libre”
    • research how popular free services make money
    • find a recent list of privacy-respecting software or Open Source applications
    • switch to a privacy-focused search engine like DuckDuckGo and set it as your default
    • install an ad blocker in your browser
    • try a privacy-respecting email provider
    • use a privacy-friendly browser
    • start using a privacy-focused messaging app
    • install LibreOffice for office documents
    • download an Open Source app from F-Droid
    • share a document using the OpenDocument format
    • find and follow friends on the fediverse
    • delete accounts on big tech platforms
    • talk to a friend about why they should try Open Source
    • experiment with chat solutions like IRC, XMPP, or Briar for offline mesh communication
    • host a small group video call using Jitsi
    • organise a “Switch Party” to help friends adopt new platforms
    • de-Google your phone by installing a custom ROM (e.g., GrapheneOS, LineageOS, /e/OS)
    • use an encrypted email client
    • set up your own cloud storage with NextCloud
    • compare two privacy-friendly email providers
    • discover how to report issues in Open Source projects
    • write to a company or government agency asking for documents in OpenDocument format
    • host your own Mastodon server
    • develop or contribute to Open Source tools
    • find and explore the source code of an Open Source project
    • replace the battery in your phone
    • bring an old device back to life with Open Source software
    • try a “dumb phone”
    • find a device manufacturer who shares the source or design of their hardware/software
    • spend two days without social media
    • shop at a physical store instead of online
    • use cash instead of digital payment methods
    • convince a coworker to share a document in an open format
    • convince your employer to share documents in an open format
    • give a talk about the importance of public services and open technologies
    • write or share a guide for switching to privacy-respecting software
    • organise a local meetup or workshop to help others switch

    I forgot one: “brush Richard Stallman’s beard”.
    That probably goes in the “advanced” area. ;-)