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<p>Table of contents</p>
<ol>
<li>
<a href="#dn-re-empowerement">Devices and End-User Re-Empowerement</a>
<a href="#dn-re-empowerment">Devices and End-User Re-Empowerment</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="#general-purpose-computer-free-software">General Purpose Computers and Free Software</a>
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<h2 id="dn-re-empowerement">Devices and End-User Re-Empowerement</h2>
<h2 id="dn-re-empowerment">Devices and End-User Re-Empowerment</h2>
<p>
We all know the joy of acquiring a new device and the excitement of exploring
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<p>
You are thrilled to learn and discover all what your device can deliver.
You want to install apps, use the camera, acess the internet,
You want to install apps, use the camera, access the internet,
run games, and enjoy all what your equipment can perform.
However, soon you start to realise something wrong. In order to start your
phone, you are prompted to create an online account for using our device,
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</p>
<p>
Further you begin to perceive how limited your to donwload and install new apps and
Further, you begin to perceive how limited you are to download and install new apps and
programs. The only possible way is via the manufacturer's app store or marketplace.
You may be even forbidden to sideload or install third party software,
including <a href="https://www.f-droid.org/">alternative repositories</a>.
Most weirdly, are not allowed to unistall pre-installed programs that are unpurposely
Most weirdly, you are not allowed to remove pre-installed programs that are inadvertently
occupying the device's memory and unduly draining its battery.
</p>
<p>
You may think this is an issue with the operating system and start searching
for alternatives. However, your device boots only a specific proprietary operating
system. In other words, you cannot install a different OS. Finally you sadly realise,
system. In other words, you cannot install a different OS. Finally, you sadly realise,
although your smartphone is a general purpose computer, you are stuck with an
artificially limited device which perfoms much less than you expected.
artificially limited device which performs much less than you expected.
</p>
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<p>
Issues like these, and many others related to browsers, search engines and
to hardware are common occurance in digital markets. End-users are experimenting
Issues like these, and many others related to browsers, search engines, and
to hardware, are a common occurrence in digital markets. End-users are experimenting
a severe limitation on their rights and ability to freely use their devices.
Basic freedoms as installing and unistalling software are being unfairly limited
by these companies, commonly refered as "gatekeepers", because of their
Basic freedoms as installing and uninstalling software are being unfairly limited
by these companies, commonly referred to as "gatekeepers", because of their
monopolistic control over devices.
</p>
<p>
Device Neutrality is a policy concept to enable end-users to bypass gatekeepers
in order to run Free Software and use services independently of the the control
in order to run Free Software and use services independently of the control
exercised by hardware manufacturers, vendors and platforms. In this page
you will learn that Device Neutrality can be achieved by safeguarding
software freedom in devices, protecting end-users from lock-in
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<p>
Manufacturers, vendors and platforms controlling devices may
perform a <strong>gatekeeper function</strong> in similar ways that a provider of
an internet access connection controls a gateway to the internet. Depending how
an internet access connection controls a gateway to the internet. Depending on how
important the device features and components are for end-users, the more
entranched the position of the gatekeeper can become in the digital markets.
entrenched the position of the gatekeeper can become in the digital markets.
</p>
<p>
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bundled with app stores and online accounts. Gatekeepers should permit
third-party app stores and code repositories in their devices.
Gatekeepers should provide non-discriminatory access to Free Software in
their stores and not favour or give undue preference to their own
their stores, and not favour or give undue preference to their own
products.
</p>
</div>
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the European Union's largest initiative to regulate gatekeepers in digital
markets. Although the law contains the principles for making Device
Neutrality a reality, its regulations concern only very large platforms.
The DMA establishes obligations for gatekeepers - “dos” and “don’ts” they
The DMA establishes obligations for gatekeepers - “dos” and “don'ts” they
must comply with, and prescripts fines and penalties for infringements.
The DMA encompasses several rules concerning Device Neutrality, including
safeguarding the right to uninstall pre-installed software, several
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<h3 id="dn-initiatives">Initiatives for Device Neutrality</h3>
<p>
Device ecossystems are extremely complex, and enforcing Device Neutrality
requires dedicated initiatives focusing determined aspects of how end-users
Device ecosystems are extremely complex, and enforcing Device Neutrality
requires dedicated initiatives focusing on determined aspects of how end-users
use and interact with devices. Along the years, our activities have related
to several components of Device Neutrality, such as promoting software freedom,
protecting end-users from lock-in and fostering self-empowerement related to
protecting end-users from lock-in and fostering self-empowerment related to
personal data.
</p>
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<p>
The <a href="/activities/dma/dma.html">Digital Markets Act (DMA)</a>
is a game-changer for regulating gatekeepers. Its rules contain several
aspects of Device Neutrality. The FSFE colaborated in the legislative
aspects of Device Neutrality. The FSFE collaborated in the legislative
process and is closely following its implementation.
</p>
</div>
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<div>
<h3 id="id-ua">Upcycling Android</h3>
<p>
Free Sofware helps extending the lifespan of devices. With <a href="/activities/upcyclingandroid">Upcycling Android</a>
we are promoting sustainable ways to overcome software obsolecence in
Free Software helps to extend the lifespan of devices. With <a href="/activities/upcyclingandroid">Upcycling Android</a>
we are promoting sustainable ways to overcome software obsolescence in
the Android world.
</p>
</div>