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@@ -3,14 +3,37 @@ [[!meta date="2011-03-08"]] [[!tag project debian]] -The [FreedomBox][] is a project to develop a tiny box usable by ordinary -humans without special computer knowledge, to help gain -independence from the disturbing centralization of internet services. +[FreedomBox][] is a project to develop a tiny box +usable by ordinary humans without special computer knowledge, +to help gain independence +from the disturbing centralization of internet services. + +Skilled computer enthusiasts (geeks) have evolved a set of +common practices to stay in control of their personal privacy when online. +Unfortunately those practices often involve setting up complex systems +and interacting with text consoles. + +Aim of FreedomBox is to provide those same +well-tested privacy-protecting practices for ordinary humans. + +The physical box is (or will be) like an internet gateway or wifi router +but with three distinguishing features: + + * Easy and intuitive to setup and personalize for non-geeks + * Offers routines to help you protect your privacy + * Offers routines to let you help others in need of privacy + +"Privacy" is related to "secrecy" but not the same: +Privacy is having control of your own information, +deciding for yourself when you want to e.g. close the curtains +or the door to your bathroom. I am [[involved|year]] in the project, treating it as a [Debian Pure Blend][]. January 2011 I gave an [interview][] about my involvement. - +I have since given talks on the subject at meetings and conferences +in [[Brussels|epfsug2]], [[Århus|kp]], [[Gothenburg|fscons]], +and [[Berlin|linuxtag]]. [FreedomBox]: http://wiki.debian.org/FreedomBox "the FreedomBox - Debian wiki page" |