๐ก Want to install and uninstall any software, including operating systems, browsers and app stores?
Device manufacturers, vendors, and platforms should not dictate how we use our devices.
We need #DeviceNeutrality
#DeviceNeutrality
:fsfe: May Newsletter!!๐๏ธ
In April, our work on #DeviceNeutrality continued with news and meetings on DMA; we had a #PMPC meeting in Germany and talked about the German coalition agreement in one of our Podcast episodes; we also held our annual Legal & Licensing Workshop; and we published another article in our Legal Corner:
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https://mastodon.social/@fsfe/114381925028719397
fsfe@mastodon.social - ๐ Your device, your choice!
When you get a device, you should be able to decide what apps you install or which OS you use.
#DeviceNeutrality helps to break up digital monopolies and restore competition by giving back to end-users control of their devices.
๐พ #FreeSoftware is also key for it.
๐ Your device, your choice!
When you get a device, you should be able to decide what apps you install or which OS you use.
#DeviceNeutrality helps to break up digital monopolies and restore competition by giving back to end-users control of their devices.
๐พ #FreeSoftware is also key for it.
The #DMA is a step forward for #DeviceNeutrality, but Apple (one of the so-called gatekeeper) is taking it to court to protect its App Store monopoly.
The Free Software Foundation Europe :fsfe: is stepping in to defend our freedom and digital rights in this crucial EU antitrust case! ๐
We are the only non-profit involved! Support us to continue our work! https://fsfe.org/donate
Lear more about the Apple litigation: https://fsfe.org/activities/apple-litigation/
Say no to lock down devices, that are limiting our freedom to install apps, switch OSes, or use services outside the big tech walled gardens.
Say yes to Device Neutrality, that ensures we control our own hardware! ๐ ๏ธ๐ป
๐ฃ We are asking for the right to install any software on our devices ๐๏ธ
Your device, your choice! ๐ช
Open the conversation about:
Since both are valid, and maintained in the W3C rec, we must assume neither is recommended over the other in every use case instance scenario sitch'
#CSS #WebDesign #WebDevelopment #crossplatform #deviceneutrality
So... that said...
Which method is "better"?
They both seem to serve the same functional purpose, in the end.
my intended use is primarly and likely only to appear in a .css doc via <link rel="stylesheet">
**For the sake of conversation:**
Why do we have the ability to be more granular about the identity of the source?
See above "@ import" vs "@ font-face"
Also, for the sake of ... the same conversation, really:
[I personally am confident that #WebDeveloper extension exists only after extensive, and continued research]. I feel I could resolve that-- even If i don't know the technical logic leading to one or ther other-- @chrispederick 's extension, having shown the @-import rendered URL in this-- my most likely to be used enviroment-- it is safe for me to say, i can always trust that at-import is satisfactory, while the more granular aproach of @-font-face seems perhaps overkill for this purpose?
What's worse is just how hard it is to disentange yourself, because these massive corps have such a stranglehold on devices (#DeviceNeutrality) and software (#SoftwareFreedom). For the average person, it's way too complicated to find reliable alternatives to Apple, Google, and Microsoft.
This year I am unfortunately sick and could not properly join the nice festivities of #iLoveFS, but I do want to thank @eighthave from @fdroidorg, @marcprux from #AppFair, Benjamin from @Tor, Marc from #GNUTaler, the nice people from #iSH and many others for their volunteer time and expertise in helping us to understand the technical and legal aspects of #interoperability, #AppStore and #Safari. With their support we are pushing #DeviceNeutrality in environments dominated by #Apple.
End of #FOSDEM 25 with @llasโs (impressive) keynote about @fsfeโs work to defend #SoftwareFredoom at the EU highest court. Kudos for the amazing work done until now by Lucas and @pjitendra and everyone else involved!
We want do defend the #DMA and continue to pave the way for #DeviceNeutrality. Please support the FSFE: your donation enables our work https://fsfe.org/donate
Why the @fsfe is working on #deviceneutrality and is active in litigation against #apple in front of the European Court of Justice. That what @llas talks about at #fosdem .
Apple has more balloons than the @fsfe has balloons. Please support our work https://fsfe.org/support
The FSFE :fsfe:, with 40+ civil society organisations, signed an open letter coordinated by @edri urging the @EUCommission to not be intimidated by threats against a vigorous Digital Markets Act enforcement.
For instance, #Apple has taken an aggressive position against the #DMA, litigating against the EC in a case we are intervening.
DMA is crucial to stop and prevent monopolistic practices. It represents an important step for #DeviceNeutrality and #SoftwareFreedom
https://edri.org/eu-resist-big-tech-bullying-open-letter-jan-2025/
#RouterFreedom is the longest policy/legal project I have been working so far. While the @fsfe started in Germany way back in 2013, I joined later the party in Feb. 2019 to cover the efforts at EU level after the 2018 reform of EU telecommunications law.
Having Router Freedom confirmed after almost 6 years in Germany is a great achievement, also in a personal level. I am very grateful to a LOT of people helping us with technical, legal, policy and community management advises. The effort paid off!
In special a big shout out to @mxmehl, @lexelas and @kirschner who have been great fellows in this path.
Now we look to a broader picture. #DeviceNeutrality, #DMA, #satellite networks are posing new challenges for #NetNeutrality and the right of end-users to choose their own equipment for internet connection.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (#CMA) has launched today a new investigation into #Apple and #Google under the Digital Markets Competition Code (#DMCC) to determine their strategic market status in mobile ecosystems, including operating systems, app stores, and mobile browsers.
We welcome this as a step towards fairer markets where #DeviceNeutrality is the standard, and #FreeSoftware its enabler.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-to-investigate-apple-and-googles-mobile-ecosystems
Attending #FOSDEM and interested in Legal and Policy topics? Have a look at what we put together for our dev room here: https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/track/legal-and-policy/
Covering eInvoice, reflection on #SBOM, Trademarks, #DeviceNeutrality on Routers, managing copyrights at #GNU, Datamining, #FreeSoftware AI, auditing web trackers, #FreeSoftware on #iOS, breaking tech monopolies ( #Apple ) with the EU Commission, antitrust, several aspects of the #CRA (#GPL + implementation).
Looking forward to see many of you there!
๐ Exciting vision for software freedom by 2048! The FSFE outlines goals for device neutrality, public funding for Free Software, and empowering the next generation of tech innovators. Letโs work together for a future where everyone can control their technology! ๐๐ป
Read more: FSFE Vision for 2048 https://fsfe.org/news/2025/news-20250103-01.en.html
P.S.: @kirschner Living until 4096? With the way technology is advancing, Iโm just waiting for my next upgrade! Who needs a time machine when you are a cyborg? ๐
#SoftwareFreedom #FreeSoftware #FSFE #PublicMoneyPublicCode #YouthHacking4Freedom #SoftwareFreedom #FreeSoftware #FSFE #PublicMoneyPublicCode #YouthHacking4Freedom #DeviceNeutrality #OpenSource #TechForGood #FutureOfTech #Empowerment #Innovation #Community
The :fsfe: has been proudly chosen for 2024 Proton's lifetime fundraiser! ๐
Like @protonprivacy join our cause for #DeviceNeutrality with a donation!
Exceptions against #RouterFreedom undermine usersโ rights in Italy ๐ฎ๐น
๐ฅWe urge Italy's telecom regulator, AGCOM, to remove these restrictions and fully restore users' rights to choose their own equipment to connect to fiber networks: https://fsfe.org/news/2024/news-20241016-01.html
Apple is seeking to avoid #DMA obligations!
We are stepping in to defend #FreeSoftware against monopolistic control! The FSFE is intervening in litigation brought by Apple against the @EUCommission :
DORS/CLUC 2024 - When our routers are not free: the challenges for an Open and Neutral Internet
https://media.fsfe.org/videos/watch/06537015-cafd-4956-b87f-7f353e61e797
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