Purism @purism@librem.one

As we approach the release of the Librem 5 smartphone (Q3 of 2019), we're going to take a look at 1 application (or game, or feature) running on the Librem 5 Development Kit every single day.

Starting with something fun:

Day 1 - AisleRiot Solitaire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBFRbOvZvxM

LibHandy 0.0.10, a library that helps with developing UI for mobile devices
using GTK/GNOME, has been released!

Details (including screenshots and videos) of adaptive layouts included in LibHandy 0.0.10:
https://puri.sm/posts/the-new-libhandy-0-0-10/

Full release notes:
https://source.puri.sm/Librem5/libhandy/tags/v0.0.10

Todd Weaver (CEO of Purism) interviewed on Digital Trends Live.

They talked about hardware kill switches, the Librem 5 smartphone, releasing hardware schematics, and ethical online services.

https://puri.sm/posts/todd-weaver-on-digital-trends-live/

Our laptops have visible Philips screws on the bottom. You can remove the bottom case yourself, without any special tools and without Purism’s permission, and get access to the RAM, drive bays and the battery–and replace them yourself.

https://puri.sm/posts/with-purism-products-you-are-in-control/

If you are being harassed on Librem Social, or witness online harassment, block and flag the offending user, and a moderator will take action. We do not tolerate harassment.

https://librem.one/stay-safe/

Did you know that you can check out source code for things Purism works on (such as Librem One applications and bits relating to the upcoming Librem 5 smartphone) right from https://source.puri.sm?

Source code should be Free.

That's just how we roll.

How the latest Purism commercial was made with entirely with GNU/Linux, Free Software, and Librem laptops.

Storyboarding, motion design, color grading, video editing... We do it all with Freedom in mind.

https://puri.sm/posts/see-your-junk-behind-the-scenes/

Want a 15" laptop that ships with Linux and has hardware kill switches?

Want it with a German keyboard layout? Tired of paying VAT?

For a limited time we're discounting the Librem 15 (DE Keyboard) by 19%. Also shipping is free.

Use Coupon: L15DETAX

https://shop.puri.sm/shop/librem-15-v3/

Stories like this one from @arstechnica are not unusual:
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/06/google-confirms-2017-supply-chain-attack-that-sneaked-backdoor-on-android-devices/

That's why Purism takes the digital supply chain so seriously. Read about our efforts to protect the digital supply chain here:
https://puri.sm/posts/protecting-the-digital-supply-chain/

Did you know that with the Librem 5 smartphone you can remove the back and have access to :

- the battery
- a removable OpenPGP smart card
- a removable cellular modem
- and a microSD card so you can expand your storage later on

More here:
https://puri.sm/posts/with-purism-products-you-are-in-control/

Today we answer the age old question...

What boots faster:
- a Librem 5 smartphone running PureOS (GNU/Linux)
- or a run of the mill Android phone

Blog & MP4: https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-vs-android-which-boots-faster/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9loBFTZLF8

"Support products and companies that protect your freedoms, put you in complete control, and work to eliminate harm. The interesting side effect is you will also be building a more tolerant, empowering, diverse, and inclusive society."

https://puri.sm/posts/control-freedom-and-harm/