Rik Shaw

@rikshaw
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Newest endeavor: https://openmobile.us: Trust your phone [again]: We sell refurbished phones pre-loaded with iodéOS , an open, “de-Googled”, privacy-by-design version of Android you can trust to respect both you and your personal data.

Also the creator of https://wastalinux.org, born out of years living in NE Africa, working together with and providing technical support to local language and literacy workers.

open [mobile]https://openmobile.us
wasta [Linux]https://wastalinux.org

OnePlus Nord N30 now available!

https://openmobile.us/store/opn30/

We can *finally* offer a device with *8GB of RAM and a headphone jack!*

Of course debloated and #degoogle 'd with #iodéOS thanks to @iode !

#iode #privacy #iodeOS

Colorado and California age verification bills exempt open source operating systems

Remember all the ruckus with various US states introducing operating-system level age verification laws? Colorado and California thankfully exempt open source.

GamingOnLinux

Ok here’s the plan. #jellyfinjune is a series of videos / livestreams I’ll be releasing on YouTube.

The 30 day challenge will begin by ceremonially removing plex from my life (perhaps you’ll join me?) followed by detailed explorations of recreating the Plex experience (and beyond) using FOSS.

Each video (1-2 per week for the month of June) will go through different aspects of #jellyfin for example:
- video 1 - JF setup
- video 2 - in-depth look at plugins
- video 3 - iOS/tvos clients
- video 4 - music and clients

And so forth. So please, submit me all your tips and tricks using the #jellyfinjune tag. I’m sure some of you have reallllly neat stuff up your sleeves…

iodéOS review: Privacy-focused Android that doesn’t get in your way

A look into iodéOS a privacy-oriented Android-based OS that focuses on reducing user tracking and dependence on Google services.

CyberInsider

RE: https://mastodon.social/@openmobile/116132229724379774

Well, this aged badly 🙂 (our old prices, that is!)

We now have excellent condition / lightly used Moto G 5G (2024) *in stock, ready to ship with our own builds of iodéOS for **$199**! (as always, free shipping, no tax as we just "eat" that for you.... yummy?)

https://openmobile.us/store/mg24/

Tip of the hat to @iode for providing the foundation for a truly open #degoogle lifestyle where ads, trackers, and spam calls are kicked to the curb!

#degoogle #privacy #iodeOS

Top Tier Moto! Motorola Edge (2024) #degoogle 'd with iodéOS from @iode

https://openmobile.us/store/me24/

Ready to ship for $319, or buy *brand new* / only opened to install #iodeOS for $399!

Whoever had this sticker made up, I love you.

Apparently, #Google has lost track of their goal for #Android "We wanted to make sure that there was no central point of failure, where one industry player could restrict or control the innovations of any other. " https://web.archive.org/web/20120501080416/http://source.android.com/about/philosophy.html

That page is 404 Not Found now...

#KeepAndroidOpen

Philosophy and Goals | Android Open Source

RE: https://mastodon.social/@eff/116495182954751415

What we learned in #Minnesota the past several months is that the "easiest path of access" by **certain groups that are very "cold" sounding** looking to track you down regardless of your rights is from the "Big Tech connected phone" right in your pocket.

Sadly we aren't alone.

The time is past due for a move away from Big Tech and a move to #iodéOS from @iode!

https://openmobile.us/store

#stopice #degoogle

@iode on Sunday I moved away from GrapheneOS. Too much aggressive talk, I felt it was not healthy. So moved to iodéos.
So far, so good.
Starling bank app works.
Spusu esim works after updating APN.
Revolut workes
These worked on grapheneos but not Barclaycard which now does in iodé.

Santander doesnt work.