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I had enough of big tech and their actions, so created this guide to make switching as easy as possible (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by FallenWalnut@lemmy.world to c/degoogle@lemmy.ml

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I shared a version of this guide earlier this year, but felt a website was needed to unpack the different options fully. So after an unreasonable number of hours, I put together the necessary data and website.

I hope this is digestible enough for the average person to help those looking to take that first step, or for people who are equally passionate and want to get their friends or family involved.

Details:

Site - https://purchasewithpurpose.io/
Code - https://codeberg.org/purchase-with-purpose/pwp-website
Community - https://lemmy.world/c/PurchaseWithPurpose

Every time I post these guides, there is always feedback on things that can improve, or I got wrong. Please do share, as it is the best way for these to evolve!

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[–] zakobjoa@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I think waterfox was sold to an ad agency.

[–] RodgeGrabTheCat@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

In 2020 System1 bought Waterfox, the same company with a controlling interesting in Startpage.

In 2023 Waterfox became independent from System1.

According to their Wikipedia page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System1

[–] FallenWalnut@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

Not anymore, it is mentioned on their profile. They are now owned by the founder again. https://purchasewithpurpose.eu/software/5RBGtGMEiI5J7DDaaMrfuZ/