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2025-04-22 13:08:42

Boycott American products or products made in the USA?
Élodie Lapierre argues in this article that we should not boycott USA products made in France, only imported ones, because they employ more than 180,000 people in France. (even more in Europe)
According to her, American products and services keep France working:
in the food industry:
- McDonald's employs more than 78,000 people directly and 28,000 farmers who supply nearly 1,600 restaurants across FR
- Burger King has more than 25,000 employees
- KFC employs 15,000 people
- Coca-Cola has five production plants and 2,500 employees.
- PepsiCo France, owner of brands such as Alvalle, Tropicana, Lipton Ice Tea, 7 Up, Pepsi, Bénénuts, Quaker, Lay's and Doritos, has four factories and 700 employees
- The Kraft Heinz group (Capri-Sun, Weight Watchers, Heinz) employs more than 200 people
In tech,
- Amazon: 22,000 employees
- IBM: more than 3,100 employees
- Microsoft: 2,100
- Dell Technologies: 1,900
- Google: 1,300
- META: nearly 250 people
In hygiene and personal care products:
- Procter & Gamble: more than 2,000 employees and 3 sites.
- Johnson & Johnson: 1,600 employees, 3 production sites
- Henkel: 900 employees, 2 factories (Le Chat, Schwarzkopf, Maison Verte, Loctite etc.)
Do you agree? 🤔
https://www.marques-de-france.fr/magazine/appel-au-boycott-des-produits-americains-ou-des-produits-made-in-usa
#boycottUSA #boycottUS #BuyFromEU

2025-04-11 08:42:28

Comment Qobuz 🇫🇷 s’impose comme le “Hermès de la musique” 🎵
(How Qobuz has established itself as the “Hermès of music” - article in French)
https://www.forbes.fr/business/comment-qobuz-simpose-comme-le-hermes-de-la-musique/
#qobuz #music #streaming #EuropeanAlternatives #BuyEuropean #BuyFromEU

2025-04-09 08:13:28

Why Threema 🇨🇭 Instead of WhatsApp 🇺🇸 ?
https://threema.ch/en/why-threema
#threema #whatsapp #EuropeanAlternatives #BuyEuropean
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2025-04-08 21:54:46

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@nprofile…aqdu
System1, an American advertising company, now owns the majority of Startpage, which is why we haven't listed them here. (Official source: https://archive.is/aeANN#selection-633.294-633.337)
That doesn't mean their search engine is bad, they have advantages over some European competitors in terms of private navigation, if what they say is true and if the American advertising mothership doesn't decide to change the way things work.

2025-04-08 11:46:39

We read the transparency report of Jottacloud 🇳🇴 (@nprofile…mw4k), a Norwegian cloud provider, where they explain how they handle government requests for users' data. If you don't know what a "Warrant Canary" is, keep reading!
In Norway, the gov can issue warrants for the search and seizure of customers data and it can also stop the company from telling its users about this. (secret warrants)
So, what does Jottacloud do in these cases?
1- They need a special court order (warrant) before they can hand over user data to the gov.
2- If they do get one, they'll let the user know, unless they're not allowed to.
3- If the gov asks them to keep it secret ("gag order"), Jottacloud uses something called a Warrant Canary.
What is a Warrant Canary?
It's a way for a service provider to tell its users that it's been served with a government subpoena, even though they're not allowed to reveal it.
It's like a warning sign. Jottacloud puts out a statement every week that's timestamped and signed with their private key to verify its authenticity, meaning that "everything's fine". If they stop updating that statement, it might mean they've received a gag order and can't tell the user about it.
They want to be open with users, but also follow the law.
You can read more about it on their Transparency page:
https://jottacloud.com/en/transparency

2025-04-07 12:43:05

STAGE+: Deutsche Grammophon 🇩🇪 one of the world's oldest record label, has just launched its own high-resolution streaming service for classical music. 🎻 It includes:
- Music (audio and video)
- Long concerts and operas
- Documentaries and behind-the-scenes interviews
- New audio releases and classic albums from Deutsche Grammophon and Decca
Everything is in high-quality audio with Dolby Atmos, available on TV, mobile, and web apps. Many videos will be in 4K with Dolby Atmos Music.
One of the main struggles that classical music lovers have with other mainstream music services is the search functionality. It's tricky to track down the definitive recordings of some of these composer-led works.
STAGE+ promises their search functionality uses optimised metadata to bring you the exact result. So, no more sifting through endless versions. :)
You can try it out by streaming the free content or enjoy a 30-day trial.
https://www.stage-plus.com
#classicalmusic #music #streaming
#EuropeanAlternatives #BuyEuropean
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2025-04-07 07:51:26

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@nprofile…uqnd
We don't know how to do this kind of thing 😬

2025-04-06 21:07:18

Swiss Tech Company Proton Warns of Surveillance State Expansion ⚠️
Proton CEO Andy Yen has raised concerns about a proposed revision to Switzerland's surveillance law, which he says would lead to an "aggressive expansion of the surveillance state". The law would require companies like Proton, which provide secure email and messaging services, to cooperate with authorities in extracting data, potentially compromising users' privacy.
Yen says: "We will be forced to leave Switzerland if the planned revision of the surveillance law comes into force. There is no way we can comply with this law. Swiss surveillance would be much stricter than in the US and EU, and Switzerland as a location would lose its competitiveness".
https://www.derbund.ch/andy-yen-gegen-revisionsplan-des-bundesrats-mit-dieser-aggressiven-ueberwachung-muesste-proton-die-schweiz-verlassen-487339556764
#proton #surveillance #switzerland

2025-04-06 20:40:50

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@nprofile…hte6
Many options:
https://european-alternatives.eu/category/web-analytics-services

2025-04-06 14:03:35

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@nprofile…zzzr
😥
We try to be positive, but we see the day coming when we will be forced to choose whether we want to be spied on by the US, EU or China.

2025-04-06 13:46:23

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@nprofile…7u9z
Some suggestions before uninstalling WhatsApp:
https://social.vivaldi.net/@ueeu/114285387103651278

2025-04-06 13:18:28

Interesting article on Threema's blog: it comments on the accusations made by Telegram 🇷🇺 and Signal 🇺🇸 against each other regarding the involvement of governments.
Threema 🇨🇭 is a messaging app that competes with WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram. You should take that into account when reading the article, as they write about their competitors, but otherwise it's an informative article and we learned some useful things. It helps us understand some of the issues with messaging apps and the questions we need to ask before choosing one.
https://threema.ch/en/blog/posts/chat-apps-government-ties-and-transparency
#signal #telegram #threema

2025-04-06 10:06:43

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@nprofile…lese
Some options:
Qobuz 🇫🇷
Deezer 🇫🇷
Soundcloud 🇩🇪
Idagio 🇩🇪
Bandcamp 🇺🇸
Artcore 🇬🇧
Presto Music 🇬🇧
Jamendo 🇱🇺
Tidal 🇳🇴 🇺🇸

2025-04-05 21:40:38

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@nprofile…cfy6
For group chats, we know that Signal and Threema (paid app) allow this.

2025-04-05 21:34:38

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@nprofile…cfy6
It's not always easy to find 1 company that does it all. There are some one out there that offer a suite with more or less options:
For workspaces:
Infomaniak 🇨🇭 https://www.infomaniak.com (email, calendar, contacts, drive, office online, AI assistant, video call, file transfer, and more)
Murena 🇫🇷 https://murena.com/workspace (email, calendar, contacts, drive, online office suite)
Proton 🇨🇭 https://proton.me (email, calendar, contacts, drive with Docs (online doc editor), VPN, password manager, wallet)
Eclipso 🇩🇪 https://www.eclipso.eu (email, drive, contacts, calendar, online office)
Most of them offer a free account so you can try each one out and see which one is better for your non-techie friends or family. 🙂

2025-04-05 19:52:23

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@nprofile…99lm
There are a few European streaming services out there, depending on what you consider to be "European" :)
Qobuz 🇫🇷
Deezer 🇫🇷
Spotify 🇸🇪
Soundcloud 🇩🇪
Idagio 🇩🇪
Artcore 🇬🇧
Presto Music 🇬🇧
Jamendo 🇱🇺
Tidal 🇳🇴 🇺🇸

2025-04-05 11:32:34

New index of physical products made in Europe 🔖
Categories: clothing & footwear, electronics, household appliances & furniture, hardware, transport, toys & games, office & art supplies, sports & outdoor, baby & maternity, personal care, pet supplies and food & beverages.
You can also send them suggestions for new brands to add to the list! 🙂
https://codeberg.org/Made-in-EU/Made-in-EU
#BuyEuropean #BuyFromEU #EuropeanAlternatives

2025-04-05 11:22:40

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@nprofile…tcyt
Do you know if it really benefits artists in those countries? A French politician said that in France, it's a black box system.

2025-04-05 11:06:41

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@nprofile…tcyt
Actually it is a poll for those who use streaming services :) The aim was to help us decide on which platform we should create a playlist for everyone, but according to the current results it won't be possible to choose a specific platform (too divided). But it's also useful as a "photography" of what streaming services people use on Mastodon. (for those who use them)

2025-04-05 08:58:07

A few days ago we ran a poll asking people what commercial streaming platforms they use. The pool will close in 2 days, so vote here if you haven't already:
https://social.vivaldi.net/@ueeu/114256445212105269
And as music streaming platforms always spark discussions about artists' compensation, we will share this article on how to be a responsible music fan in the age of streaming: 🎵 🙂
https://pitchfork.com/features/oped/how-to-be-a-responsible-music-fan-in-the-age-of-streaming

2025-04-05 07:51:10

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@nprofile…w0m6
Ah, also check this blog post about degoogling:
https://arvela.pt/posts/a-practical-guide-to-de-googling/

2025-04-05 07:46:42

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@nprofile…w0m6
Any area of life? Digital services (browser, search engine, email, calendar, drive, productivity tools, social media, mobile phone, computer), food, clothes, e-commerce, music, movies and so on.
It's a lot to do at once, so take it one step at a time. Every little bit helps!
There's a handy list for beginners here: https://github.com/anitwek/alternatives-to-us
And you can follow some hashtags here on Mastodon, that people use to share their stories about moving to alternatives: #EuropeanAlternatives #BuyFromEU #BuyEuropean #boycottUSA
And share your journey here on Mastodon to encourage others too! If you have any doubt, ask the community! 😀

2025-04-04 20:51:08

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@nprofile…y5xu
One of us owns a Tuxedo computer (InfinityBook) and recommends it 100%. You can customise it before buying, so the price depends on what you choose. They will also send you a USB stick with different OS so you can try another system before deciding which one to install (TuxedoOS, Ubuntu, Ubuntu MATE, Kubuntu, Xubuntu).
And there is another Linux computer store that is listed on KDE's official website: https://slimbook.com/en/
so you can compare prices :)
(And we saw this post review about Tuxedo computers a few hours ago: https://lemmy.world/comment/16231463)

2025-04-04 19:09:29

It's #FollowFriday!
Friday is the day we recommend everyone to follow some specific accounts on Mastodon. And today, we're suggesting you follow these accounts from some open-source OS alternatives to Android:
@nprofile…fx92
@nprofile…m8mr
@nprofile…80p5
@nprofile…trth
@nprofile…mq9x
@nprofile…cwyj
Even if you don't use all of these operating systems (yet?), it's always good to see the innovation being made by different companies or projects. Isn't it great to have so many alternatives these days? 😀
It's nice to see them on the Fediverse! 👍 💯

2025-04-04 18:41:36

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@nprofile…pv98 @nprofile…c4ws
Let us know if you like it! :)

2025-04-04 17:40:04

There are so many interesting things going on! 🤩 We have to control ourselves not to post too much to avoid spamming you with positive European alternatives content! 🇪🇺 🌱 🌟

2025-04-04 16:57:32

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@nprofile…wv0n 😆 we understand!

2025-04-04 16:53:50

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@nprofile…q4ju
But again?? 😖

2025-04-04 15:51:25

Lemmy as an non-US alternative to Red dit, using people-owned servers
Here's a post that explains what Lemmy is - it's a decentralised link aggregator that's an alternative to Reddit 🇺🇸.
See: https://old.reddit.com/r/BoycottUnitedStates/comments/1jrcrh6/lemmy_as_an_nonus_alternative_to_red_dit_using/
It lists some of the largest Lemmy instances by 🇪🇺 country, as well as an FAQ on how it works.
We've been boosting a bunch of posts from Lemmy instances, since it's based on ActivityPub protocol, so it's interopable with Mastodon.
But we're thinking of joining Lemmy, just to be able to use and test it and form an opinion. The tricky bit is choosing an instance 😅. We care more about a nice and open community to diversity of opinions than if it's in Poland or Finland or any other EU country. (suggestions?)
#reddit #lemmy #opensource #BuyEuropean #europeanalternatives

2025-04-04 13:30:57

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@nprofile…0x9d
As we don't use Google Sheets, we can't say whether the following services are equivalent; you'll have to try them out:
Onlyoffice:
https://www.onlyoffice.com/fr/spreadsheet-editor.aspx
Framacalc:
https://framacalc.org/abc/en/
CryptPad:
https://cryptpad.fr/sheet/
Murena:
https://murena.io/

2025-04-04 13:04:23

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@nprofile…fle4
Statcounter statistics are based on websites that include its script, and its clients are mostly based in the West. It's a nice stats tool, but we're not sure it fully represents the Chinese market. So if Linux is growing in China, not sure that Statcounter will be able to see the trend.

2025-04-04 12:34:04

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@nprofile…a49g @nprofile…wewp
If people can't self-host, there'll always be this risk, even with open-source projects (see Firefox, for example). 😟

2025-04-04 12:16:07

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@nprofile…p67t
Never heard about it! Thanks, we will check it out! :)

2025-04-04 12:14:55

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@nprofile…wewp
Yes, it definitely will. But their Bronze premium version costs 10€ per *year*, and that isn't that expensive either. It's less than a coffee a month. If people want more storage and unlimited features, there are higher-priced options available, but there's still a free version.
With regard to Quodari, the free version should be less restrictive. The ability to have followers and a public profile is fundamental and shouldn't be paid.
These alternative social networks tend to have a freemium business model, offering a free version with fewer features, but these must be usually good enough for most people.
And those who can pay will end up paying for those who can't pay. Premium users essentially subsidise the free accounts of those who can least afford it.

2025-04-04 11:37:51

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@nprofile…xc83
We're not really sure how ActivityPub works, but since Quodari wants to be a private social network where anonymous people won't be able to see profiles with photos, to-do lists, etc., it looks like it's a closed network. It's probably more protected from AI crawlers than Mastodon. They say nothing on their website about being connected to the Fediverse.

2025-04-03 21:19:22

We have signed up to Quodari 🇧🇪 🇳🇱 , a social network created by a Belgian-Dutch startup, to give the new platform a try. 😀
It's still a bit of a work in progress👷 , but it's understandable. Some of the front-end elements aren't 100%, but we know that this kind of thing takes some time, a bit of trial and error, and more users joining the platform and giving feedback.
When you first connect, the whole thing is blank, which can feel a bit empty at first. 😬
On "Discover" 🧭 , you may start checking out people's profiles - most part of profiles are in Belgian-Dutch and at least the ones we saw were mostly empty.
We decided to replicate this account there, but to write public posts we would have to buy the premium version. We're holding off on that financial step for now. So for the moment, our posts are only available to people who add us as a contact. ➕
(The challenge with new social networks is that we have to force ourselves a bit to post and create content even when the platform looks empty. It was like that on Mastodon, right? :) So we're going to post on Quodari the same we do here and see what happens. 🌱)
So, if you're up for giving it a try:
Website: https://www.quodari.com/en
Our profile: https://public.quodari.com/public/profile/Le5NoaYA7E
#europeanalternatives #BuyFromEU #BuyEuropean
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2025-04-02 08:34:26

This is a nice idea! We don't know who's behind it, but thank you a lot! 👏
At boycott-flyer.eu, you can create your own flyer and choose the categories and companies you want to recommend to your friends, family, social media and maybe even print out and distribute on the metro! 🙂
You can use it to create a flyer to recommend all possible alternatives so that people can choose one of them. Or, if you prefer, you can make a flyer with just the alternatives you've decided to use.
It would be nice to see more flyers that recommend alternatives that consider other important aspects, beyond just being European, based on your values.
Maybe open-source projects, or those with a non-profit background, or alternatives actively investing in environmental sustainability, or ones where the founders or CEOs don't have a specific political background, etc etc.
It is always good to be transparent about your criteria in the flyer description, so that people can understand why you may choose one service over another, or may choose to leave out some European alternatives.
You can share yours in the comments, especially if you make it in a different language than English, because most of the flyers we see here are in English!
Thank you so much, anonymous developer! 🙏
https://boycott-flyer.eu/
#BuyFromEU #europeanalternatives
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2025-04-01 19:31:15

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@nprofile…egy0 @nprofile…skss
When one of us used to use Windows, he had Emsisoft for many years, which was made in Austria, but the company was moved later to New Zealand. We don't know if it's still as good as it used to be. He also used Kaspersky for a while, but it's Russian and there's a lot of suspicion around it, so he uninstalled. But technically speaking, at least in the past, Kaspersky was one of best.
We're going to boost the post for more reach, maybe other people know better options. :)

2025-03-31 19:12:55

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@nprofile…zgqh
Thanks! We searched for more information and your friend is right. There is a fee is you want to move your data between US/EU (around 20$).
https://www.cloudwards.net/pcloud-eu-server/

2025-03-31 18:51:37

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One of us likes to see the people behind not very known companies or projects, so we're going to share below some videos of #Punkt founder Petter Neby and the CEO Steve Cistulli talking about the company, the smartphone, OS and privacy:
Punkt CEO goes hands-on with MP02 minimalist mobile phone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbEc9O8nhlw
Coffee With Developers - Steve Cistulli on Apostrophy OS and data sovereignity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3O-rkPlzYI
Tackling Our Smartphone Addiction | Petter Neby, Founder & CEO of Punkt | Hub Culture Davos 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R02hZhJNE-8

2025-03-30 21:54:42

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@nprofile…5w39
😔

2025-03-30 21:45:57

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The hardware is made in China, but they say the rest is made in Europe (design and development).
All Punkt's models were designed by Jasper Morrison 🇬🇧, a renowned English product designer, and the ringtones were created by the Norwegian sound artist Kjetil Røst Nilsen 🇳🇴.
They also sell exclusive phone cases created by other European companies, like the MP02's case, which is made by QWSTION, a Swiss eco-conscious company. QWSTION accessories are made with a fabric made purely from regeneratively grown banana plants that has won lots of awards. You can see more of their products here: https://qwstion.com
The MC02's leather phone case is handcrafted in the Czech Republic 🇨🇿 by Daniel Piterak.They use Italian leather and traditional manufacturing techniques. Their online store has a many leather handmade accessories: https://www.dannypstyle.com
We haven't tested Punkt ourselves, but there are many reviews online about it you can check out.
It's a great option for anyone who wants to spend less time online or have data protected when they surf the internet. Or, it can be a second phone to use when you don't need to have your regular phone full of apps & data with you.
One thing's for sure, if the company keeps its values, we won't have to worry about AI being integrated into their mobiles anytime soon! 🙂

2025-03-30 21:30:38

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@nprofile…8z74
The biggest European e-mail companies may offer free versions, which might have fewer features – it just depends on what you need. :)

2025-03-30 20:40:50

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@nprofile…k43c
Agree, it's not cheap for a basic phone. And the company has not provided information to distinguish their dumbphone from similar options, with the exception of design elements.

2025-03-30 20:12:18

Today we're going to talk about something that one of us has considered buying in the past, but opted for a smartphone with /e/OS instead. But since we like the concept and design, let's talk about Punkt 🇨🇭, the "detox" and pro-privacy smartphone 📱.
Do you think we really need all those apps that are installed in our smartphones?
In our world of "app-obesity", Punkt offers a breath of fresh air with a simpler approach to technology.
Petter Neby 🇳🇴, a Norwegian entrepreneur, founded Punkt in 2008, a company that create products that focus on the things we really need without any of the distractions we don't.
Punkt is based in Switzerland 🇨🇭, it had around 50 employees and offers 2 different mobile models:
The 1st is the MC02. It has basic digital tools and focuses on privacy and security - email, calendar, contacts, notes, storage and a built-in VPN. They have an agreement with #Threema, which comes pre-installed. This model has a subscription and costs around CHF 12/month (1st year free).
The 2nd one, the MP02, is a classic #dumbphone. The interface is 100% text-based, with no icons, and it has the most basic functions of a telephone.
Punkt devices use AphyOS, an OS based on GrapheneOS developed by Apostrophy AG 🇨🇭 ( https://www.apostrophy.ch).
Check their website to see all features:
https://www.punkt.ch
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2025-03-30 14:17:58

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@nprofile…axg2
We've never used it but check Quad9 🇨🇭 :
https://quad9.net/

2025-03-30 09:37:56

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@nprofile…nlh2
Anytype is very user friendly https://social.vivaldi.net/@ueeu/114207916650277992

2025-03-28 18:20:54

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@nprofile…rkls
Maybe https://www.kanriapp.com ?

2025-03-28 17:58:53

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@nprofile…t4jv
Nice colors! Pretty good, thanks for sharing! 🙂

2025-03-28 17:57:18

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@nprofile…vv0c @nprofile…naf0
Yes, iDeal will be replaced by Wero :)
https://www.80si.com/cases/ideal-rebrand-to-wero-incoming

2025-03-28 17:55:55

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@nprofile…26u9
Good news then, iDeal will merge with Wero, the "pan-European" solution, so it's coming ;)
iDeal "rebrand": https://www.80si.com/cases/ideal-rebrand-to-wero-incoming
About Wero: https://social.vivaldi.net/@ueeu/114225068695305633

2025-03-28 17:15:15

The most popular online payment methods in some European countries
(we were surprised to learn that PayPal is one of the most popular online payment methods in Europe. We thought it was only a little popular, but it is in the top three in most of the countries on the list. The situation is worse than we thought! 😬 )
Source:
https://www.mollie.com/growth/most-popular-payment-methods-europe
#europe #paypal #ecommerce
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2025-03-28 14:11:14

LUCIE 🇫🇷 : A French Open-Source Language Model developed by Linagora and the OpenLLM France consortium.
LUCIE is a open-source language model aiming to provide a transparent and sovereign AI solution for Europe. Led by #Linagora and supported by various public and private actors, #LUCIE was publicly released in January 2025.
But it faced significant criticism due to its early development stage. Users were disappointed with its performance, leading to public backlash (similar to ChatGPT's in early days).
The problem is that the project did not clearly communicate LUCIE's early training state, so now when users go to the project website, it greets them with a message explaining the model's current limitations. They encourages users to interact with LUCIE in French and English, focusing on tasks like text generation and summarization, but not complex tasks like mathematics or coding.
To support LUCIE's development, users are invited to test the model and provide feedback.
But because of the public outcry it faced earlier this year, the tool isn't openly available anymore. 😕
Now people have to sign up and ask to participate. If you want to help them train by submitting your questions and giving constructive feedback, you can try!
Website: https://lucie.chat/en
#opensource #europeanalternatives
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2025-03-28 12:36:28

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@nprofile…arue
Amazing! 👏 Thanks for sharing!

2025-03-28 11:21:34

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@nprofile…wutc
Yes, the software plays a role. But rebooting the phone is a bit odd. Is this a known bug?

2025-03-28 11:19:57

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@nprofile…hrsz
We're not sure how it's an iPhone 13-14 camera, but we'll take your comment as a good sign. 😄

2025-03-28 11:16:48

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@nprofile…a0kc
They are good, better than we expected. Very useful! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

2025-03-28 11:15:52

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@nprofile…e6v0
Looks good, and beautiful cat! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

2025-03-28 11:14:51

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@nprofile…emnd
Beautiful! It looks great when illuminated by natural light. Thanks for sharing! 👍

2025-03-28 11:09:00

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@nprofile…k557
Nice photo! 👍
We have Murena on a Samsung smartphone and it's pretty good!

2025-03-28 11:07:00

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@nprofile…4mhm
Thanks for the diversity of examples - the focus on the 1st one seems good, and the third one is wonderful. 😮 Where is it?

2025-03-28 09:23:32

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@nprofile…vcc5
No worries! We use the tag for the Fairphone 5 because it's the one we'd buy ourselves. But if others share their experiences using older models, it might be helpful for those thinking about getting the 3 or 4. 🙂 Thanks!

2025-03-28 09:21:24

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@nprofile…m0ex
That was useful, thanks! 🙂

2025-03-28 09:20:33

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@nprofile…s6hm
We thought about the Fairphone 5 because if one of us was going to get a Fairphone, it would be the newest one. But feel free to share about other versions, too, because it may be helpful for people interested in them. 🙂

2025-03-28 09:15:11

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@nprofile…fsf0 @nprofile…x7x8 @nprofile…hz4t @nprofile…3ph2
Thanks for the link! :)

2025-03-27 23:18:38

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@nprofile…0nf3
https://locationbusinessnews.com/tomtoms-position-on-gulf-of-americato-not-ruffle-anyones-feathers

2025-03-27 21:32:04

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@nprofile…x7x8 @nprofile…hz4t @nprofile…3ph2
They transcribed the solution in another blog post: https://xmpp.org/announcements/open-letter-meta-dma/technical-briefing/
but it would be nice to see the original Meta's document!

2025-03-27 17:59:29

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@nprofile…yuqg
Thanks for your work! :)

2025-03-27 14:35:20

It seems that some companies are running promotions for World Backup Day (March 31).
Here's the offer from PCloud 🇨🇭:
https://landing.pcloud.com/WorldBackupDay2025
If you're a PCloud client already, please share your referral code here. That way, if other people decide to join PCloud, they can use your code, and you can earn commissions for every person that subscribes to their cloud. Check out the affiliate rules here:
https://www.pcloud.com/affiliate.html
#WorldBackupDay #pcloud #cloud #BuyFromEU
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2025-03-27 09:56:20

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@nprofile…f329
We all get disappointed :( But Qwant is not 100% Bing, check this article:
https://social.vivaldi.net/@ueeu/114173976536281650
It's worth to say that it was acquired by OVH (the main French cloud provider) in 2023 and they are changing it completely, and trying to build an European search index together with Ecosia. So we hope they're working to "get better". :)

2025-03-26 21:37:25

Hello Fairphone users!
We would be very interested to hear your thoughts on the photo quality of the Fairphone camera/ 📷
Is it good? Bad? Any examples?
#fairphone #fairphone5

2025-03-26 20:46:18

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@nprofile…nvax
Good tips for those who can't read the code! 👍

2025-03-26 20:44:13

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@nprofile…ulza So true! Thanks for your answer! ⭐

2025-03-25 22:03:17

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@nprofile…9cv9
They should have used Bizum instead of creating a new system 🤔
But they will probably integrate Bizum and Wero in the future:
https://www.xataka.com/empresas-y-economia/bizum-europeo-posible-sistemas-sur-europa-acercan-posiciones-wero-alternativa-franco-alemana

2025-03-25 21:53:05

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@nprofile…77aj
Ah cool, we searched here about it and found many articles talking about WERO and BLIK, there is a real possibility that they will one day integrate to each other:
https://thefinanser.com/2024/10/could-polands-blik-be-core-to-the-eus-future-payment-service
https://thepaypers.com/thought-leader-insights/epis-wero-and-blik-can-they-finally-transform-europes-payment-landscape--1270570

2025-03-25 21:31:51

Could it be possible that Mastercard and Visa might consider leaving Europe at some point in the future?
https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/5/22963433/visa-mastercard-suspend-services-russia-ukraine
#visa #mastercard #bank #russia #sovereignty #europe

2025-03-25 20:57:08

Someone here suggested WERO, we read about it and have just activated it in our bank. It was very simple and took 2 or 3 clicks.
An all-in-one digital wallet solution:
Wero is a new European payment system designed to modernize the way we handle transactions across the continent. Launched in 2024, it aims to unify various national payment solutions into a single platform.
Wero is the brainchild of the European Payments Initiative (EPI), a consortium of 16 European banks. The initiative was born out of a need to create a sovereign and unified payment solution for Europe, reducing dependence on non-European payment systems like Visa & Mastercard.
With Wero, sending money to friends and family will be much easier because it allows you to send and receive $$ instantly using just an email address, phone number, or QR code. No more IBANS, 3 days of waiting to receive 💸 etc.
It's also a good alternative for Paypal 🇺🇸 and it is designed to replace several national payment solutions, including Giropay 🇩🇪, Paylib 🇫🇷, Payconiq 🇧🇪 🇱🇺 and iDEAL 🇳🇱 which not always work cross-borders.
The roadmap is full of features to be implemented like online and in-store payment.
For the moment, it's available only in Germany, France and Belgium.
Website: https://wero-wallet.eu
#europeanalternatives #wero #paypal #BuyFromEU #bank

2025-03-25 19:43:44

Many of you are ready to take that first step and start using Linux, but you're feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the distributions out there?
The great news is that although there is only one Windows, there are hundreds of Linux distributions to suit all different personalities and hardware! 🐧 :kde: : :fedora: :linux: :opensuse:
Which one will suit you best? Try this test and share your results! 😀
(available in many languages)
https://distrochooser.de/
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2025-03-25 13:12:55

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@nprofile…rq0z
Tuta and Proton have e-mail and calendar with invitations:
https://tuta.com/fr/calendar
https://proton.me/calendar
Did you try any of them?
Well, there are dozens of options for e-mail providers, that is not difficult at all. Which e-mail clients for Android/Mac did you try and that were awful?
And for ToDos, we've talked about 2 nice apps (links below), but there's millions of other alternatives too:
Joplin: https://social.vivaldi.net/@ueeu/114151725295056156
Anytype: https://social.vivaldi.net/@ueeu/114207916650277992

2025-03-25 11:05:30

Keep in mind that just because an application is open source doesn't mean it's safer. If nobody checks its code for bugs or malware, it could be worse than other software.
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We have so many questions that are making us feel a bit uneasy: ❓
In what ways can you be certain that a particular open-source software solution is secure?
What factors do individuals with an IT background consider when making decisions about open source software safety?
Certain open source software solutions have extensive code bases. Consequently, it would require a significant investment of time to verify the absence of bugs or malicious code. 🐞 ☠️
That said, even those who can understand code may not always have the time or energy to investigate every piece of software they install. So what are their criteria for endorsing a particular piece of software that they haven't analysed its code? 🧭
And what tips do you have for people who aren't developers, to help them make the best choices when they can't understand the code? Who can they trust?
#opensource #cybersecurity

2025-03-25 09:39:49

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@nprofile…9a2d
Maybe @nprofile…mv74 could give us an idea? :)

2025-03-24 22:32:03

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@nprofile…tcrw
Many suggestions here:
https://berumuron.monpetitsite.org/lecteurs-de-flux/
But also:
- Thunderbird: https://blog.thunderbird.net/2022/05/thunderbird-rss-feeds-guide-favorite-content-to-the-inbox/
Vivaldi browser: https://vivaldi.com/features/feed-reader/

2025-03-24 22:00:27

Alternative mobile OS 📱
Are you curious about the alternative mobile operating systems beyond the usual Android and iOS?
This website has a lot of information on the open source mobile ecosystem, featuring a list of alternative mobile OS projects, phone manufacturers, and associations promoting open source mobile software.
We have more options than ever before! 😀 🙏
by @nprofile…h7c4
https://sailmates.net/actors/
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2025-03-24 12:29:32

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@nprofile…7666
L'illustration est magnifique!! 🤩

2025-03-23 22:59:35

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There is a video from #FOSDEM where the representatives of ZenDis (German Center for Digital Sovereignty) 🇩🇪 and DINUM (French Interministerial Digital Directorate) 🇫🇷 talk about the project.
- Making Workspaces Work Together (And Across Borders):
https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-6406-making-workspaces-work-together-and-across-borders-/
Alexander Smolianitski, the head of OS products at ZenDis, also participated in two other sessions where he presented the software developed on the German side:
- Note-Worthy Collaboration: Co-developing a Note-Taking Application:
https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-6403-note-worthy-collaboration-co-developing-a-note-taking-application/
- openDesk on openCode: Developing a Secure Office Suite and SDLC:
https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-5572-opendesk-on-opencode-developing-a-secure-office-suite-and-sdlc/
All videos are available for download.
#europeanalternatives #opensource
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2025-03-23 20:43:58

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@nprofile…9cdj
😵 omg!!

2025-03-23 19:35:09

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@nprofile…qcga
We got the image from their website, we haven't edited it 🙂

2025-03-23 16:50:28

📣 Call for suggestions
Hey there! 😊 We're looking for some ideas for the summer holidays, and we're counting on you for suggestions!
If you have any ideas for fun entertainment, theme parks, or amusement parks in Europe, we'd love to list them in this thread! 🎡
It doesn't matter if it's for adults or children. It can be a place that you've been, a place you'd like to go someday, or a place you've just heard about.
Feel free to share a link, an image, or a short review — whatever works best for you! ☺️
(photo from Le Puy du Fou, one of the most popular theme parks in France)
#europe #europeanalternatives #BuyFromEU #holidays
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2025-03-23 10:08:54

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@nprofile…kdp8 @nprofile…q54u
The talents exist. Check Igalia:
https://www.igalia.com/technology/browsers
It's a company in Spain that actively develop many components for browsers. (not only)
There is Servo browser currently in development (prototype) that is under Linux Foundation Europe, and it could be an alternative to Firefox/Chromium: https://toot.cat/@zkat/114085169129448788

2025-03-22 22:05:41

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Who is behind Anytype?
Anton Pronkin and Zhanna Sharipova, co-founders and co-CEOs, based in Berlin.
Watch them speaking:
Local-first and social software: Anton Pronkin (Local-First Conf) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iQaj3fHLmg 📽️
Zhanna Sharipova - Reimagining Digital Freedoms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hyr881Xi8A
December 2024 recap - live video with founders about roadmap and answering questions from the community
https://vimeo.com/1038892310/c71c4229c6 📽️
#anytype #startup #team
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2025-03-22 20:15:09

Would you like a #opensource alternative to Notion, made in Europe 🇪🇺 and offline-first?
We present you #Anytype, "the everything app" made in #Switzerland 🇨🇭
Anytype is an open-source application designed to be a solution for note-taking, task management, and personal information organisation.
It emphasises #privacy, security, and user autonomy, making it a popular choice for those who value data sovereignty and local-first storage.
Main points:
- Offline-first: your files live in your device 💻
- End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) 🔒
- Decentralized and Open-Source
- Interoperable Spaces: You can create public, private, or shared spaces 🔐
- Fast synchronization: your data is up-to-date across all devices 🔄
- Data portability
You can use it for:
Note Taking - Curated and Recommendations Lists - Calendar - Habit Tracker - Study Hub - Travel Wiki - Recipe Book - Meal Planner - Movie Database - Language Flashcards - Daily journal - Community Page & Wiki - Blog Homepage - Content Feed - Family Planner - To-do lists - Kanban - Knowledge Organisation - Friendship Manager etc.
There are templates and widgets to choose from. You can use graphs to see how things are connected. There's much more, so check out all the available features on their website: https://anytype.io
#europeanalternatives #EUTech #BuyFromEU
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2025-03-22 17:46:36

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@nprofile…77aj
Yes, Brave is US based and apparently not part of the current US broligarchy, "for now". They are more part of the US small tech versus US big tech, like DuckDuckGo.
Stract is quite new, it's a Danish young man who created it and put it in open source. It has potential, let's hope he succeeds!
https://www.404media.co/this-guy-is-building-an-open-source-search-engine-in-real-time/

2025-03-22 17:20:52

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@nprofile…63xz
Yes, considering how active Qwant is on X, we considered their Mastodon account abandoned and decided not to include it. 😬

2025-03-22 17:12:26

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@nprofile…77aj
Brave used Bing's index until 2023 but now they have their own index:
https://brave.com/blog/search-independence/

2025-03-22 14:54:31

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@nprofile…77aj
There is Stract 🇩🇰 https://stract.com (own index)
and GoodSearch 🇩🇪 https://good-search.org (they use Brave's index)

2025-03-22 10:11:52

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@nprofile…sct9
We heard about Artcore 🇬🇧 yesterday, (Bandcamp competitor) but never tried it:
https://www.artcore.com/about
It says: "It was designed with DJs and electronic artists in mind, but it's open to all, so bands and singer song-writers are welcome too"

2025-03-21 22:24:34

For our second #FollowFriday here (we forgot about it last week), we wanted to recommend European search engines 🇪🇺 that have accounts here on Mastodon. :mastolove:
So we tried to find on Mastodon the European companies listed on this post:
https://social.vivaldi.net/@ueeu/114174129661206035
But unfortunately, very few of them are present on Mastodon. 😢
We believe that those companies who have chosen to join the Fediverse deserve our attention, even if we have not yet used their services.
By receiving their news in our feeds, we might be inspired to explore their services and be informed about their developments.
So we suggest following these 5 accounts to show your support and witness their growth as it unfolds. 😃
@nprofile…n863 🇩🇪 (2.2k followers) - Congrats for having their own instance! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
@nprofile…vx0u 🇳🇱 (4k followers)
@nprofile…glev 🇬🇧 (3.3k followers)
@nprofile…jl35 🇨🇭 (69 followers)
Last thing: there is also the Open Web Search account: @nprofile…x0az. While they are not a search engine company, they are a coalition of European research and computing centers that promotes Europe's independence in web search. If you would like to be updated about Europe's digital sovereignty and search engine markets, follow them too!
Do you know any other European search engine that deserves a follow? Let us know! 🙂

2025-03-21 20:35:10

OVHcloud CEO calls on companies to anticipate discontinuity risk with European alternatives
OVHcloud is a French 🇫🇷 cloud service provider positioning itself as a reliable, sovereign, European alternative to US cloud hyperscalers.
The company's CEO, Benjamin Revcolevschi, emphasizes the importance of sovereignty and the need for a Plan B in case of a shutdown.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/tech/interview/ovhcloud-ceo-calls-on-companies-to-anticipate-discontinuity-risk-with-european-alternatives/
#EuropeanTech #sovereignty #europeanalternatives #BuyFromEU #OVH

2025-03-21 19:37:31

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@nprofile…ch8f
You're more than right! We forgot on these ones :( We will correct it!

2025-03-21 16:13:32

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@nprofile…8tv8
E-mail: lots of options, see here: https://social.vivaldi.net/@ueeu/114121023327630018
Google workspace alternative: Proton and Infomaniak. We heard about @nprofile…hetc for the first time today, we didn't have the time to explore their services but it seems it could be an option for your case, too.