20+ years of self-hosted email. Windows-free since 2007 and only using Linux and BSD based computers.

Here's my big tech exit so far:

X -> Mastodon
Reddit -> Lemmy
WhatsApp/iMessage -> Matrix & Threema
Google Drive -> Nextcloud
iCloud Photos -> Immich
Netflix -> Jellyfin & optical media
Audible -> Audiobookshelf
Ubiquiti -> FreeBSD router
HomePod -> Home Assistant
GitHub -> Codeberg/Forgejo
Cloud-Computing -> Netcup from Germany
Online News outlets -> TinyRSS

Still trapped: iPhone (ecosystem lock-in is real)

#selfhosted #digitalsovereignty #unplugtrump #linux #bsd #bigtech #decentralize #fediverse #digitalfreedom #privacy

20+ years of self-hosted email. Windows-free since 2007 and only using Linux and BSD based computers.

Here's my big tech exit so far:

X -> Mastodon
Reddit -> Lemmy
WhatsApp/iMessage -> Matrix & Threema
Google Drive -> Nextcloud
iCloud Photos -> Immich
Netflix -> Jellyfin & optical media
Audible -> Audiobookshelf
Ubiquiti -> FreeBSD router
HomePod -> Home Assistant
GitHub -> Codeberg/Forgejo
Cloud-Computing -> Netcup from Germany
Online News outlets -> TinyRSS

Still trapped: iPhone (ecosystem lock-in is real)

#selfhosted #digitalsovereignty #unplugtrump #linux #bsd #bigtech #decentralize #fediverse #digitalfreedom #privacy

We’re launching our second donation campaign to raise 💲1 million to:
- Fund new features, like robust group calls on all platforms, a web version, advanced diagnostics, and better mobile performance
- Secure Jami’s long‑term independence and maintenance 🛠️.

🔗 Read our 2025 Manifesto to learn how you can help defend your freedom to communicate: https://jami.net/manifesto-2025/

#Manifesto2025 #Jami #FOSS #Privacy #DigitalFreedom #Decentralisation

We’re launching our second donation campaign to raise 💲1 million to:
- Fund new features, like robust group calls on all platforms, a web version, advanced diagnostics, and better mobile performance
- Secure Jami’s long‑term independence and maintenance 🛠️.

🔗 Read our 2025 Manifesto to learn how you can help defend your freedom to communicate: https://jami.net/manifesto-2025/

#Manifesto2025 #Jami #FOSS #Privacy #DigitalFreedom #Decentralisation

The EU is pushing to scan ALL private messages, even encrypted ones, endangering privacy, security, and fundamental freedoms across 450 million people.

This is mass surveillance disguised as child protection, and it breaks encryption, risks false accusations, and threatens democracy worldwide.

Learn more & act NOW: https://fightchatcontrol.eu

#ChatControl #MassSurveillance #Privacy #DigitalRights #CivilRights #EU #Signal #Element #Matrix #WhatsApp #StopChatControl #DataProtection #Freedom #SurveillanceCapitalism #Capitalism #Surveillance #DigitalFreedom #HumanRights #FreeSoftware #Linux #Debian #Ubuntu #LinuxMint #Mint #ArchLinux #Arch #Fedora

The EU is pushing to scan ALL private messages, even encrypted ones, endangering privacy, security, and fundamental freedoms across 450 million people.

This is mass surveillance disguised as child protection, and it breaks encryption, risks false accusations, and threatens democracy worldwide.

Learn more & act NOW: https://fightchatcontrol.eu

#ChatControl #MassSurveillance #Privacy #DigitalRights #CivilRights #EU #Signal #Element #Matrix #WhatsApp #StopChatControl #DataProtection #Freedom #SurveillanceCapitalism #Capitalism #Surveillance #DigitalFreedom #HumanRights #FreeSoftware #Linux #Debian #Ubuntu #LinuxMint #Mint #ArchLinux #Arch #Fedora

The final hours. The last chance. But not the last fight.

Today, 🇩🇪 Germany said NO to ChatControl 💥 This could be the turning point 🔄 But it is not the end.

If tomorrow we manage to block this proposal - it will be a victory 🎉 But digital freedom does not defend itself. It must be protected. Every day. In every decision. In every update. In every voice 📢

Now is the time to do everything that is still left:
- Write to your MEP
- Share information 🔁
- Mobilize others 🤝
- Do not stay silent 🤐

Because even if we win tomorrow - it is only the beginning. Because even if we lose - it is not the end.

Freedom does not vanish loudly. It disappears quietly Unless we defend it ✊

#ChatControl#FightChatControl #CSAR#EU#EuropeanUnion#Europe#Encryption#Privacy#Security#Cybersecurity#Freedom#DigitalFreedom#Democracy#HumanRights#Surveillance#StopSurveillance #StopScanningMe#Resistance#Policy

The final hours. The last chance. But not the last fight.

Today, 🇩🇪 Germany said NO to ChatControl 💥 This could be the turning point 🔄 But it is not the end.

If tomorrow we manage to block this proposal - it will be a victory 🎉 But digital freedom does not defend itself. It must be protected. Every day. In every decision. In every update. In every voice 📢

Now is the time to do everything that is still left:
- Write to your MEP
- Share information 🔁
- Mobilize others 🤝
- Do not stay silent 🤐

Because even if we win tomorrow - it is only the beginning. Because even if we lose - it is not the end.

Freedom does not vanish loudly. It disappears quietly Unless we defend it ✊

#ChatControl#FightChatControl #CSAR#EU#EuropeanUnion#Europe#Encryption#Privacy#Security#Cybersecurity#Freedom#DigitalFreedom#Democracy#HumanRights#Surveillance#StopSurveillance #StopScanningMe#Resistance#Policy

Scientists are moving from Twitter/X to Bluesky, drawn by its simpler design and less aggressive algorithms. 🧬

Still, Mastodon offers stronger privacy and open-source values, making it a better alternative for many. 🔒

Why not choose Mastodon? 🤔
Healthy, respectful science communication needs better social platforms. 🌐

@Mastodon

https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/08/more-scientists-choose-bluesky-over-twitter/

#Science#Scientist#Scientists#SocialMedia#Privacy#Twitter#BlueSky#OpenSource#Mastodon#DigitalFreedom#Freedom#Communication#Tech

"The challenge is not simply to build a “Dutch cloud” or “European #cloud” as nationalistic alternatives, but to develop alternative visions for the role of computing in society that prioritize people over profit maximization," writes @C__CS in this excellent critique of Europe's #DigitalSovereignty debate and the so-called #EuroStack.
https://www.techpolicy.press/clouds-over-public-infrastructure-rethinking-internet-governance-in-the-hyperscaler-era/

#foss #digitalfreedom #digitalrights

"The challenge is not simply to build a “Dutch cloud” or “European #cloud” as nationalistic alternatives, but to develop alternative visions for the role of computing in society that prioritize people over profit maximization," writes @C__CS in this excellent critique of Europe's #DigitalSovereignty debate and the so-called #EuroStack.
https://www.techpolicy.press/clouds-over-public-infrastructure-rethinking-internet-governance-in-the-hyperscaler-era/

#foss #digitalfreedom #digitalrights

On the latest episode of the Future Knowledge podcast:

In this episode, author CORY DOCTOROW ( @pluralistic) breaks down THE INTERNET CON: how platforms took over the web, & what it’ll take to take it back.

🎧 Listen now ➡️ https://futureknowledge.transistor.fm/episodes/the-internet-con

#podcast#FutureKnowledge#CoryDoctorow#TechPolicy#DigitalFreedom

On the latest episode of the Future Knowledge podcast:

In this episode, author CORY DOCTOROW ( @pluralistic) breaks down THE INTERNET CON: how platforms took over the web, & what it’ll take to take it back.

🎧 Listen now ➡️ https://futureknowledge.transistor.fm/episodes/the-internet-con

#podcast#FutureKnowledge#CoryDoctorow#TechPolicy#DigitalFreedom