dus</em></strong>. This means:</p>
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<li><strong>Independence</strong>: using software that is not made or controlled by Big Tech monopolists (Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon), who together have almost unchecked control about people's digital lives. See also <a href="https://wiki.techxodus.org" target="_blank">Techxodus Wiki</a></li>
<li><strong>Freedom</strong>: only using free and open source software, i.e. software published under a copyleft or permissive license. If the developer ever becom