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Welcome back! In our last update, we had exciting news - it's now possible to flash a PureOS Crimson image to your Librem 5.
That's a large step toward our first milestone. Now, we need essential functionality. The goal of the first milestone is to enable broad testing of applications by the community, and essential functionality has to work in order to get good feedback about applications.
For a phone, sound is about as essential as it gets.
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Welcome to 2025!
It's a new year, and we are excited for the developments coming this year to Librem devices! We know our community is eager to try PureOS Crimson on their phones. As we wrap up 2024, what better summary is there than a development image that you can try?
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Welcome to Part Five Welcome back! Since our first report, this is now our fifth installment. We appreciate our community’s feedback about these updates, and we are happy to continue providing them! Your support in PureOS subscriptions, volunteer efforts, and community feedback helps us advance PureOS for all Librem devices as well as the larger […]
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Today, Friday November the 29th 2024, get the Black Friday Librem 5 bundle with 15% off its base price along with 2 batteries and 2 screen protectors!
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Welcome back Welcome to the fourth installment in our PureOS development series! We are pleased to provide more progress updates from October. In addition to subscription-funded development, Purism continues to fund the infrastructure work needed to release PureOS Crimson. Your support helps us advance PureOS for all Librem devices and for the larger FLOSS ecosystem. […]
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The modern smartphone landscape is dominated by a handful of technology giants, whose influence extends far beyond their own ecosystems. Unlike in the heyday of the PC revolution where multiple companies fought tooth and nail for market share by differentiating on feature functionality as well as price – offering a plethora of alternatives – today’s smartphone landscape is dominated by two main players: Apple’s IOS and Google’s Android.
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Given the 21st century world’s reliance on digital technology, it should go without saying that privacy and security are pressing concerns — for individuals as well as federal and corporate entities. With an abundance of tools at our disposal, however, how do we make informed decisions about which to use to best ensure sensitive information is safe from prying eyes? At Purism, we advocate for the use of Free/Libre and Open-Source Software (FLOSS / OSS) as a cornerstone of any secure and private digital environment.
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The recent announcement from Chinese scientists about their successful use of a quantum computer to crack military-grade encryption has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. This breakthrough, utilizing a D-Wave Advantage quantum computer, marks a significant milestone in the field of quantum computing. The implications of this development are profound, particularly for industries reliant on classical cryptographic systems like RSA and AES.
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In our last update, PureOS development was blocked in August as the Laniakea maintainer was away. In September, we tasked another team member to start learning Laniakea and address these issues. We've now addressed the two issues that we discussed previously, and we expect to have a build worker processing the job queue soon. This effort was funded by Purism, providing us more resources to get Crimson out to devices.
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Since the mass-adoption of consumer smartphones in 2007, much has been written about the tradeoffs consumers and business users alike have been forced to accept when it comes to mobile computing.
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the advent of quantum computing presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant threats. As we stand on the brink of a quantum revolution, the need for robust, quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions has never been more urgent.
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Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) is a critical advancement in securing data and communication, the threat of compromise is even greater than normal due to the fact that anything stored with pre-quantum resistant cryptography will be immediately available to view as soon as the qubits of quantum computing increase, which is a matter of when not if.
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We're excited to announce another significant step forward in our commitment to open hardware: the release of the STEP file for our Librem 5 smartphone. This move builds upon our previous efforts, where we released the Librem 5 hardware layouts, which can be found here.
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In a world where supply chain compromises are making headlines, it is important to reiterate that Purism has been manufacturing Made in USA electronics since 2018 at our US based facility with a secure component supply chain.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a groundbreaking report this past week that sheds light on the vast surveillance practices of major social media and video streaming companies. The report. which was released on September 19th, is a stark reminder of the extensive data collection and monetization strategies employed by these tech giants, often at the expense of user privacy and security.
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When you use smartphones from big tech companies, you’re often trading your privacy for convenience. These devices are designed to collect vast amounts of data about you, from your location to your browsing habits, and even your conversations. This data is then used to build detailed profiles that are sold to advertisers, used to exploit you, and even handed over to government agencies without your knowledge nor consent.
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The Liberty Phone delivers uncompromising security for government mobile computing. With Made in USA electronics, it ensures supply chain integrity. Hardware-based security, including physical kill switches, combines with the open-source PureOS to provide superior protection and control. Featuring end-to-end encryption and user-controlled cryptography, the Liberty Phone puts agency security first. Customizable and adaptable, it’s the […]
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Purism offers a comprehensive solution for those seeking to protect their digital lives. As threats to digital security continue to evolve, Purism’s dedication to privacy and security positions it as a leader in the field, providing a solid foundation for secure mobile computing.
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Make new friends, and keep the old I’m very pleased to announce that we continue to see new PureOS subscriptions coming in. Thank you very much to our subscribers, new and old! Your support enables us to continue advancing PureOS, and we are pleased that it remains freely available to all. Archive maintenance As we […]
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Secure Networking Infrastructure + Secure Smartphones Last month, Purism announced a collaboration with Abside to deliver secure mobile solutions for the U.S. government and NATO countries. This solution leverages private cellular networks (PCNs) owned and operated by government entities rather than the traditional dependence on Public Switched Network Providers (PSNs) such as AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, […]
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At its core, the kernel is the fundamental layer of the operating system, acting as a bridge between the hardware and software. It manages system resources, handles memory allocation, and facilitates communication between applications and the hardware. Without a robust and efficient kernel, even the most advanced smartphone would struggle to perform basic tasks.
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When smartphones first emerged in the early 2000s, the attack surface was relatively small. Devices were primarily used for Personal Information Management (PIM) such as calls, texts, email, calendaring, and basic internet browsing. However, the landscape changed dramatically with the introduction of the iPhone and Android platforms in 2007. These devices brought about a revolution […]
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As with all of Purism's software work, these updates are freely available for both subscribers and non-subscribers. We also continue to send improvements upstream, benefiting the wider ecosystem.
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Explore the critical role of a hardware root of trust in ensuring the security and integrity of smartphones.
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Securing the Supply Chain A compromised component, whether it’s a backdoor in a chipset or a tainted software update, can unravel the entire security architecture of a device. It’s like a house with a gaping hole in the foundation. No amount of locks on the doors will keep intruders out. When we’re talking about smartphones, […]
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No Central Signing Keys in PureBoot As Ars Technica, Binarly, and others have reported, UEFI Secure Boot on at least 200 device models from at least 5 major vendors is completely compromised by the leak of their Platform Key. We’ve discussed Secure Boot insecurity before, and it is unlikely that these devices will ever see […]
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The Perils of Big IT Dependence: The Recent Global OS Outage In the world of technology, diversity is not just a virtue, but a necessity. At Purism, a company dedicated to creating secure, privacy-respecting, and freedom-preserving digital solutions, we are deeply concerned about the growing trend of reliance on just a handful of operating systems […]
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Private cellular networking and secure client devices provide a holistic, turnkey solution leveraging the N79 band for government or enterprise networks. 5G The advent of 5G technology has revolutionized the world of wireless communication. Among the various aspects of 5G, the N79 band and private 5G networks have emerged as significant components. This post explores […]
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Acton, MA, USA – July 19th, 2024 – Abside, a leading provider of US made secure networking solutions, and Purism, a secure computing and US phone manufacturer, today announced a collaboration to deliver a secure mobile solution for the U.S. government and NATO countries. This collaboration brings together Abside’s N79 5G private network solution, designed […]
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The rise of the smartphone as both an indispensable consumer electronic device and an omnipresent tool for performing tasks at work has led to an inevitable question: Should enterprise and government centralized IT organizations deploy Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) devices such as the iPhone, Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy and attempt to secure them, or should organizations […]
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Crowdfund the Ideal Robotics Future We at Purism want to revolutionize robotics and are seeking your support to fund this research and development. We believe robotics, AI, and technology as a whole need a new direction from what Big Tech is building. We consistently deliver on revolutionary technology, and with your support will invest to […]
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The year 2007 represented a watershed moment for the modern smartphone industry as we know it. This was the year that Apple introduced its first iPhone device and Google announced Android via its participation in The Open Handset Alliance (which notably leveraged the Linux kernel and open-source code to create its mobile OS). Fast forward […]
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Purism is pleased to announce that long-time mobility industry insider Randy Siegel has joined the company to direct our strategic government business development efforts. “Adding Randy to lead our secure mobile offering is a natural fit to expand our governmental focused Liberty Phone manufactured at our facility on US Soil. We are extremely excited that […]
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PureOS—the alternative convergent operating system by Purism—is adding an optional subscription to advance development. The three monthly subscription tiers are: PureOS Subscription Standard $5.99/mo PureOS Subscription Premium $9.99/mo PureOS Subscription Expert $19.99/mo Purism funds a lot of Linux and Free/Libre and Open Source software including: inventing true convergence, working tirelessly to push all changes into […]
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The first Purism Free Software Game Jam is right around the corner, scheduled for June 10th! This event is designed to promote freedom-respecting software through the creation of video games. Purism understands that it’s not just tools that should be open source; games play a vital role in inspiring the next generation of developers to […]
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Today, I’m excited to introduce the prototypes for our latest product, the Librem 16: We’re polishing the details on the Librem 16 design, which carries signature features from Purism as well as many new improvements. The Librem 16 features a backlit keyboard, RGB notification LED, and killswitches for the camera/microphone and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, just like the […]
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As Purism reached price break quantities, we can pass those savings onto customers. We have now reached the inventory in our queue that has a slightly lower cost of goods, and with this product in stock and ready to ship, we are adjusting the pricing down from $999 to $699 for the Librem 5! Time to Try […]
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The long sought after secure communication of end-to-end hardware encrypted (HWE) chats is now available. Purism is proud to bring this innovation to the market in our Hardware Encrypted COMSEC Bundle. The Liberty Phone (or Librem 5 phone), running PureOS, has always had an encrypted hardware card slot, and these OpenPGP smartcards generate their own […]
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To celebrate the tremendous success of the Librem 5 product and delivery, we are for a limited time offering the Librem 5 for just $599! (This is rollback pricing to the original crowdfunding campaign price!) The Librem 5 runs Purism’s own PureOS with all the source code released, offering the best security through peer-reviewable code. The Librem […]
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Welcome to Purism, a different type of technology company. We believe you should have technology that does not spy on you. We believe you should have complete control over your digital life. We advocate for personal privacy, cyber security, and individual freedoms. We sell hardware, develop software, and provide services according to these beliefs. To […]
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Welcome to Purism, a different type of technology company. We believe you should have technology that does not spy on you. We believe you should have complete control over your digital life. We advocate for personal privacy, cyber security, and individual freedoms. We sell hardware, develop software, and provide services according to these beliefs. To […]
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Did you say Idaho Potatoes? Earlier this week, I was at a wedding, talking to a friend. She asked if I’d ever been on a cruise – I have, once, years ago, and I proceeded to tell her the story of a couple from Idaho that we ate dinner with every night on the cruise. […]
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Welcome to Purism, a different type of technology company. We believe you should have technology that does not spy on you. We believe you should have complete control over your digital life. We advocate for personal privacy, cyber security, and individual freedoms. We sell hardware, develop software, and provide services according to these beliefs. To […]
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Welcome to Purism, a different type of technology company. We believe you should have technology that does not spy on you. We believe you should have complete control over your digital life. We advocate for personal privacy, cyber security, and individual freedoms. We sell hardware, develop software, and provide services according to these beliefs. To […]
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Welcome to Purism, a different type of technology company. We believe you should have technology that does not spy on you. We believe you should have complete control over your digital life. We advocate for personal privacy, cyber security, and individual freedoms. We sell hardware, develop software, and provide services according to these beliefs. To […]
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April 15th, 2024, in the Top 10 Most Secure Mobile Phones to Buy in 2024, the cybersecurity-focused firm Efani, has ranked Purism Librem 5 as as the #1 most secure phone for the year 2024. From their article: Factors to Consider When Evaluating Smartphone Security When assessing the security of smartphones, several crucial aspects must […]
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Welcome to Purism, a different type of technology company. We believe you should have technology that does not spy on you. We believe you should have complete control over your digital life. We advocate for personal privacy, cyber security, and individual freedoms. We sell hardware, develop software, and provide services according to these beliefs. To […]
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Welcome to Purism, a different type of technology company. We believe you should have technology that does not spy on you. We believe you should have complete control over your digital life. We advocate for personal privacy, cyber security, and individual freedoms. We sell hardware, develop software, and provide services according to these beliefs. To […]
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Video Read-through of 2023 Year End Financial Update: Slides and Transcript Welcome to Purism’s Investor Report Fiscal Year End 2023. In this report we’re going to go through an executive summary, profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and then conclusion. Executive Summary: All crowdfunded products have been delivered. This is important because the Librem 5 […]
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Welcome to Purism, a different type of technology company. We believe you should have technology that does not spy on you. We believe you should have complete control over your digital life. We advocate for personal privacy, cyber security, and individual freedoms. We sell hardware, develop software, and provide services according to these beliefs. To […]
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I attended a session titled “AI and Privacy” yesterday and was under the impression that the discussion was going to be about AI the threat to privacy. Although the subject matter was addressed by the panel somewhat, the discussion seemed to be more focused on how an alarm company partnered with Google protects their alarm […]
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Welcome to Purism, a different type of technology company. We believe you should have technology that does not spy on you. We believe you should have complete control over your digital life. We advocate for personal privacy, cyber security, and individual freedoms. We sell hardware, develop software, and provide services according to these beliefs. To […]
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Welcome to Purism, a different type of technology company. We believe you should have technology that does not spy on you. We believe you should have complete control over your digital life. We advocate for personal privacy, cyber security, and individual freedoms. We sell hardware, develop software, and provide services according to these beliefs. To […]
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Welcome to Purism, a different type of technology company. We believe you should have technology that does not spy on you. We believe you should have complete control over your digital life. We advocate for personal privacy, cyber security, and individual freedoms. We sell hardware, develop software, and provide services according to these beliefs. To […]
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Welcome to Purism, a different type of technology company. We believe you should have technology that does not spy on you. We believe you should have complete control over your digital life. We advocate for personal privacy, cyber security, and individual freedoms. We sell hardware, develop software, and provide services according to these beliefs. To […]
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We are happy to announce the Librem 5 + Librem AweSIM cellular service bundle and payment plan starting at $99/mo (4GB Data), or $129/mo (10GB Data), or $169/mo (Unlimited Data), Customers are now able to buy a Librem 5 bundled with any of the three available Librem AweSIM cellular service plans for a low monthly […]
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Welcome to Purism, a different type of technology company. We believe you should have technology that does not spy on you. We believe you should have complete control over your digital life. We advocate for personal privacy, cyber security, and individual freedoms. We sell hardware, develop software, and provide services according to these beliefs. To […]
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Welcome to Purism, a different type of technology company. We believe you should have technology that does not spy on you. We believe you should have complete control over your digital life. We advocate for personal privacy, cyber security, and individual freedoms. We sell hardware, develop software, and provide services according to these beliefs. To […]
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Surveillance capitalism is predatory data mining typically via addictive and harmful sites and applications with social validation feedback loops/intermittent variable rewards along with manipulative targeted advertising based on one’s personal identity and gathered preferences. I am a former app/platform developer, and I have been an advisor to numerous lawmakers regarding tech congressional hearings dating back […]
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In fewer than 48 Hours after launching our first public offering on StartEngine, we have crossed the $100,000.00 mark. At Purism, we’re not just building technology; we’re cultivating a movement. Our top-tier computers, phones, and services are designed so you are in control of your digital life. Invest Now REASONS TO INVEST AN ALTERNATIVE TO […]
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SF, CA, US – Purism is excited to announce its first public offering of shares on StartEngine, with a minimum investment of $500.00. Invest Now Thanks to Regulation CF, Purism is able to offer to the public the first opportunity to own a piece of Purism via the StartEngine platform. Join Purism’s journey in redefining […]
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For those who like servicing their devices themselves, we are now selling a screen replacement for the Librem 5 Evergreen, Librem 5 USA and Liberty Phone. Instructions on how to replace the screen can be found in the documentation. If you have a device with a broken screen and don’t feel like replacing it yourself, […]
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Purism and Orpheum Films are pleased to announce their collaboration on the upcoming feature film ‘Legionario‘ in development. The main character, played by Sebastian Eslava, has the story’s inciting event occur with an impactful call on his Liberty Phone, which gets the story underway. After release the audience will also be able to spot a […]
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Unlike an Android or IOS phone, the Librem 5 and Liberty Phones are easily scriptable. You can bend your phone software to your will in a variety of programming languages. In this Easy App Development blog, we’ll cover making a text-forwarding system. Elements covered here can be used to take full control of your phone’s […]
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It’s not just the Librem 5’s or The Liberty Phone hardware that’s modular. The OS itself is incredibly modular and fully editable to your will. Our defaults and preinstalled apps are well thought out and secure, but it’s just our suggestion of software to use, not a requirement by any means. Software Smorgasbord Gives the […]
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Sometimes I am asked why I don’t have an instagram, facebook, snapchat, tiktok, google, or X account (fun fact x.com is one of the few single letter domains ever granted–a not often reported on fact). The reason I originally refused to ever sign up for these centralized services is because well… they’re centralized. Meaning there […]
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The Recent ext4 Data Corruption Bug A few days ago an ext4 filesystem bug in stable kernels was found in stable kernels that can corrupt data. Such a bug in a filesystem is one of the worst one can imagine. Nobody likes losing data. Ext4 is also very widely used; it’s the default for Debian […]
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It’s time to report on code flowing upstream again: Following up on our report for Linux 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4 this summarizes the progress on mainline support for the Librem 5 phone and its development kit during the 6.5, 6.6 and 6.7 development cycles. hardware description updates It’s crucial to describe our boards correctly and […]
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I make lots of typos so I need computers to correct those for me as much as possible. That especially showed when leaving my laptop at home more only picking the up the Librem 5. Longer texts would just end in a catastrophe. That needed to change and hence I added completion support to an […]
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The Liberty Phone enhances the Librem 5 hardware specs and utilizes the software stack of PureOS. Here is a montage of videos documenting our path in creating the Liberty Phone.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA- Purism is excited to be introducing the new Librem 11 tablet running secure PureBoot and linux kernel based PureOS by default. Today most tablets run operating systems that limit personal freedom and are designed to be as intrusive as possible. Learn More Buy Now Unlike tablets supported by the Android OS, Apple […]
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We have released PureBoot 28 with many improvements, particularly for high resolution displays. Prior-generation devices like Librem Mini v1 and Librem 15v4 improved as well. Update now using our update instructions! In addition, we have been working to upstream PureBoot’s functionality back into Heads. Purism works with upstream projects rather than carrying patches downstream to […]
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With the Librem 5 just hitting shipping parity and Purism holding stock for new purchases, it was time for an updated review of the tremendous progress our team has made with PureOS for the Librem 5 and Liberty Phone with Made in USA Electronics. Here we will talk about the good, bad, and lasting effects of PureOS […]
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA- Purism is excited to announce that all Librem 5 smartphones have been shipped, reaching shipping parity for all confirmed orders. Congratulations to all those who invested in the development of the secure device. The Librem 5 is now in-stock with a regular 14-day lead time to delivery for all new orders. The […]
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From all of us at Purism, we would like to thank all our Librem 5 early supporters for taking a giant risk to invest in the development of the Librem 5 smartphone and all the innovations that surround it. We realized that investing money into development toward a product that may or may not have […]
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With the Librem 5 fast approaching shipping parity—the celebratory event when all Librem 5s have been shipped to all backers (who confirmed their address) as their award for supporting us through this long and arduous journey—we will soon be able to shout from the rooftops that “We Did It!” All new orders ship within two […]
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During the proliferation of the internet in the 1990s, the internet was decentralized enabling free trade and commerce on an equal basis where content creators were free to publish anything at will. Although the internet today is still theoretically decentralized, we cannot discount the fact that the internet, artificial intelligence (AI), and connected technology have […]
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Through June and July, AMI MegaRAC BMC firmware has been in the news owing to high-severity vulnerabilities that have existed for years but only recently come to light. Server hardware widely contains BMCs, and compromising one can give near-total control over the server. Many vendors shipped this firmware with their own branding. But what exactly […]
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Surveillance Capitalism = Internet Centralization Surveillance Capitalism has led to internet centralization and is the reason why monopolistic tech giants that include Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta (Facebook) control access to the internet while dominating internet commerce and trade. Internet centralization has led to cyber-enslavement and consumer exploitation where these tech giants have monetized […]
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It’s time to report on code flowing upstream again: Following up on our report for Linux 5.19, 6.0 and 6.1 this summarizes the progress on mainline support for the Librem 5 phone and its development kit during the 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4 development cycles. Librem 5 hardware description updates It’s crucial to describe our boards […]
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The latest release of PureBoot, Release 27, now boots memtest86+, Debian netinst, and other OSes that rely on framebuffer output! We worked with the Heads team to implement this change upstream, and it is now in our latest release. Update your firmware with our update instructions! If you’ve ever tried to boot from PureBoot, and […]
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Introducing the Liberty Phone with more RAM and more drive space, starting at $2199. Learn More Buy Now The Liberty Phone is the upgraded version of our popular Librem 5 USA phone with Made in USA Electronics. The Liberty Phone integrates 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Made in USA Electronics All the […]
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Most companies abandon hardware soon after launch, but we have a different approach with the Librem 5. With every upgrade to PureOS we push on the Librem 5, the more the device can do and the more efficient it gets. PureOS 10.3 packs in a lot of new goodies. The User interface Phosh continues to […]
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As Purism approaches shipping parity (estimated in early July) for the popular, revolutionary, Librem 5 phone, we wanted to extend a heartfelt thanks to all the supporters who understood the immense challenges with creating a non-android OS–PureOS–and the tens-of-millions it would take to compete against Google and Apple. With the continued support of those early […]
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With PureOS 10.3, power saving and new goodies is the name of the game. Most companies abandon hardware soon after launch, but we have a different approach with the Librem 5. With every upgrade to PureOS we push on the Librem 5, the more the device can do and the more efficient it gets. One […]
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The Silicon Valley Matrix Has You… Like the movie the Matrix, internet end users have been enslaved to produce highly valuable information by the very tech giants the internet end user patronizes with their trust, loyalty, and hard-earned money. Over the past 20 plus years the internet has been centralized for commercial purposes by a […]
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Data security and end user privacy requires focusing on the operating system (OS) that supports smartphones, tablet PCs, connected products, IoT/IIoT devices, wearable tech, and PCs. The Problem- Leaky Operating Systems and Intrusive Apps Intrusive app and social media developers, plus nation-state hackers, know that one of the largest gateways to the smartphone or PC […]
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Just like a great wine, the Librem 5 is getting better with age and it may well be the only smartphone to do so. That is because we don’t invest in obsolescence. In the opposite, our wonderful dev team is never giving up on their effort to optimize the software. After each major update, the […]
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Introducing the Librem Server v2 The new Librem Server features a 9th generation Intel Core i7 processor with 8 Cores and 12MB of cache. It can get up to 128GB of DDR4 RAM. It also features 6 USB 3.2 ports, a slim optical disk drive, 2 internal drive bays, and 4 “hot-swap” 3.5 SATA 3.0 […]
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It has been some time since we last published a global product report for the Librem 5 phone. This is not because of slowing down our development effort, it is the opposite. We have been very busy and we have made substantial progress during the last few months. We have been listening to our customers […]
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It brings me great joy to announce the elevation of a longstanding Purism employee to the critically important role of Director of Product—François Téchené—the second employee hired to Purism. Filling this role accomplishes a lot of things for us; but filling this role with someone of François’s caliber accomplishes all the things we need and […]
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With the recent advancements and proliferation of AI (such as ChatGPT and other probabilistic algorithms), it may be time for individuals, companies and governments to consider exiting the centralized internet. There is high concern over security, privacy, and safety threats exposed by artificial intelligence pioneers and industry voices who have recently come forward including Alphabet’s […]
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According to a new report from Secureworks, endpoint attack vectors that include email, popular operating systems, and apps are on the rise. In response to attacks by way of Android apps, Google has removed thousands of nefarious apps that had the capability to launch malware enabling developers to launch a wide array of attacks including Distributed […]
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Purism is excited to announce that anyone who owns a qualified smartphone can port their voice and data services, including their existing phone number, to Purism by purchasing the Librem AweSIM, a VPN for cellular like service. Unlike AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, MetroPCS and Cricket, Purism’s Librem AweSIM does not support unified customer identifiers based on customer […]
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In today’s connected world it is nearly impossible to purchase a secure smartphone that is made in America. As a matter of fact the most popular smartphones on the market are made overseas such as the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy smartphones. However, Purism is manufacturing a secure smartphone, Librem 5 USA, that is manufactured […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Purism has added a new model to the Librem L1UM product line with new hardware designed to protect infrastructure, including critical infrastructure. There are numerous threats posed by nation-state hackers, criminal organizations, and bad actors who are constantly exploiting vulnerabilities within networks that operate critical infrastructure posing numerous security, privacy, and safety […]
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It has been reported by TechRadar and other publications that over 100 million devices, such as smartphones, have been infected with an intrusive adware that operates in the background without the knowledge of the device owner and/or end user. The intrusive adware has been identified as Goldoson malware by cybersecurity researchers at McAfee and was […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Purism Announces that they are now offering SLNT® Faraday Bags to Enhance their customers Security and Privacy. SLNT Inc, the leading provider of high-end signal blocking patented Faraday bags, is pleased to announce their products will now be available through Purism, a company known for their security and privacy-focused software, phones, and […]
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If you are using PureOS or any other GNU/Linux distribution you’re probably already familiar with Flatpaks, but if not, here’s a short introduction: Flatpak is a convenient way to distribute apps on GNU/Linux. It allows for a much faster development cycle compared to other distribution systems and it increases security, because software runs inside a […]
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We believe in a layered, defense-in-depth approach to security, and that is why we are excited to announce our partnership with SNLT to offer premium Faraday sleeves and bags compatible with our product line. Each of these products is designed to block electromagnetic radiation, so that you can be absolutely sure that once you put […]
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It’s no secret that I will take any opportunity to look in the warped mirror of statistics to glean insights on myself. I did it before for squeekboard, and I dug into the prehistory of my browser tabs. Recently, a new tool appeared, called Git-Heat-Map, and I asked the statistical crystal ball some questions. Which […]
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Our latest coreboot/SeaBIOS and PureBoot releases bring new firmware configurations for the Librem Mini v1 and v2! Many users use the Librem Mini as a headless server and have asked for firmware that would boot up automatically when powered, like an appliance. Once enabled, the setting persists as long as the RTC battery is plugged […]
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It’s only been a few weeks since we last talked about Librem-EC, but here we are again! This time instead of power management, we’re looking at the headset jack, which had two longstanding issues. Although headphones worked, the jack detect did not, so you had to select the output manually. Microphone input has never worked. […]
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How do you bootstrap trust when you have to order a trusted computer from an untrusted one? One way is with our anti-interdiction services and in this article I will talk through how that works. There are many different reasons why customers add our anti-interdiction services to their phone or laptop orders. When you sign […]
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PureOS Offers End-to-End Supply Chain Software and Firmware Security According to the Forbes Article, “Cybersecurity Trends & Statistics for 2023”, there are eight macro risks to watch out for in 2023 according to the Bipartisan Policy Research Center which include the following: Evolving Geopolitical Environment- Supply chain threats due to the Russian Ukraine war. Accelerating […]
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Matthias Kirschner, President at Free Software Foundation Europe, recently launched Ada & Zangemann: A Tale of Software, Skateboards, and Raspberry Ice Cream. This children’s book is delightfully illustrated by Sandra Brandstätter. Kyle Rankin, President caught up with Matthias Kirschner to talk about the inspiration behind the book and the need to raise awareness about free […]
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Matrix integration within the Chats app is progressing and this post is detailing the development progress since the last one. This update is not so much about new features but more about bug fixes and great improvements that make Chats slowly becoming an everyday “1 to 1” and “small groups” messaging app for both SMS/MMS […]
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The Librem 5 and Librem 5 USA is our pocket-sized computer running nearly the exact software as our Librem 14 Laptop. Some desktop applications don’t yet adapt to the Librem 5 screen, but with a Lapdock Kit you can run a full suite of desktop applications like on the Librem 14. Let’s look at some […]
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This is the third in a series of posts updating our progress in shipping through the backlog of mass-produced Librem 5 orders. If you have not yet read Part 1 and Part 2, I recommend you do so, as in those parts I discuss our current strategy of splitting the remaining Librem 5 orders into […]
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Following up on the higher-level report on the state of the mainline Linux in August 2021 where we announced a “usable” devkit in fully mainline Linux, let’s focus on the phone and see how things look like right now. As you might know, the latest Linux kernel tree we ship to users contains lots of changes […]
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As a reader of this blog you’re already well aware that you can use the Librem 5 while travelling. This is the (highly anticipated, I’m sure) follow up to the previous about FOSDEM 2023. With sufficient time for all impressions to settle in, let me share my experiences of this trip. The travel itself is pretty […]
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Two years ago I started an experiment to see if I could replace my personal laptop with my Librem 5 with a lapdock (spoiler: I could). A year later I wrote a follow-up post that talks about my impressions of the Librem 5 and lapdock kit as a personal computer. Based on my two years’ […]
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Librem-EC 1.12 for the Librem 14 has been released with a fix to the PL4 power limit to address sudden shutoffs that still remained in the 1.11 release. Once again, the issue was in a subtle corner case, which we were able to identify with help from testers. Update to 1.12 with our update instructions, […]
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With the Lapdock kit, you can turn your Librem 5 or Librem 5 USA into a PureOS laptop. While your Librem 5 is fully able to run desktop apps on its own, once attached to the Lapdock, you can take advantage of the extra screen space, battery power, and extra ports. Lapdock Benefits The Lapdock […]
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Mobile Linux is gaining in popularity. What is a simple way to develop for it? This upcoming series of posts will help with that using Phosh and related technologies. We’ll start out really simple and move into more complicated topics step by step. For many bits you won’t even need to modify your phone (or […]
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We just added a new accessory product to our shop, a USB type-C universal travel charger offering up to 65 Watt output power. It can charge and operate our Librem 5 phones as well as the Librem 14 laptop, the Lapdock Kit and upcoming products using USB type-C Power Delivery (PD). We are especially excited about […]
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One of the most unique, and most powerful features of the Librem 5 and Librem 5 USA is that they are running the same convergent PureOS as our Librem 14 and Librem Mini. This means that they are not running applications that have been ported to a mobile platform, instead the same desktop applications as […]
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One of the unique features about the Librem 5 is its modular cellular modem and WiFi/Bluetooth cards. This not only aids in repairing hardware, it also means when new, compatible cards become available (or previous cards unavailable), we have the flexibility to change modules. Up until December 2022 all Librem5 phones had been shipping with […]
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To fortify users’ online privacy, Purism has launched a new offer for the Librem 5 USA phone powered with a wireless, cellular plan, AweSIM. The Librem 5 USA is a privacy-first phone manufactured with Made In USA electronics and a secure supply chain, valued by those who care about their digital privacy. AweSIM is a wireless cellular prepaid plan […]
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The breakout board for the Librem 5 is a great way for hardware hackers to add functionality to your phone. When attached, you’ll have nicely exposed programmable pins. This allows you to use I2C, serial, and many digital sensors, much like you would on a single-board microcomputer. With this setup, you can add ambient temperature, […]
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FOSDEM is a conference for the the free and open source software community. It is about take place this weekend on the 4th and 5th of February in Brussels, in person! We look forward to a fully-packed schedule. With so many great talks, you’re bound to find something that will float your boat! Particularly, it […]
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As you probably know, software work at Purism follows upstream-first principles. This means we contribute to projects directly to make them better for everyone rather than just applying custom changes for ourselves downstream. From a user interface and design perspective this mostly means working on GNOME and various adjacent projects, including core and third party […]
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Get 30 days of AweSIM free with a new Librem 5 USA phone. Use the coupon code TRYAWESIM after you opt-in to the AweSIM plan. A special pairing that gives you ultimate peace of mind as soon as you unbox! Ensure that your personal data is secure, and not sold to third parties. Did we […]
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Many years ago I was a sysadmin for a medium-sized tech company, and a fringe benefit of that role was getting first choice at stacks of “obsolete” computers that were about to be thrown away. They say that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and that is even truer when the first man ran […]
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Another Purism Differentiator: We are a Social Purpose Company. Purism started in 2014 by crowdfunding a laptop with a vision to create a future that respects privacy, security, and freedom. We knew then that we wanted to compete with the largest technology companies and needed to stay true to our beliefs in protecting our customers. We […]
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What we all want is pretty simple: We want individual freedom. We want peace of mind that we are safe. We want to control our own digital lives. We want to be free. The video references clips from “Why US trails China in Phone Manufacturing”, CNBC What we don’t want is equally simple: We don’t want to be […]
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2022 has been a phenomenal year, full of ups and downs (thankfully more ups than down!). For Purism, we have seen several milestones, none of which could have been possible without the support of our team, customers, supporters and investors. I am writing this post to highlight the three major achievements in the past year, […]
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I wanted to look back at what changed in phosh in 2022 and figured I could share it with you. I’ll be focusing on things very close to the mobile shell, for a broader overview, do watch Evangelos upcoming FOSDEM talk in February 2023. Some numbers We’re usually aiming for a phosh release at the end of […]
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Purism will be at CES® 2023, one of the most influential technology events in the world. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES features innovative ideas from the technology industry. Purism will partner with Teksun Inc, a IoT and AI solutions provider to exhibit this year at Las Vegas. The CES is set to welcome 100,000 participants, 4700 […]
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I know you missed our kernel reports lately but even if you can’t believe it, we haven’t forgotten about them. I just took a break for a few weeks but now the desperate wait is over: Following up on our report for Linux 5.18. Summary of the progress on mainline support for the Librem 5 […]
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Earlier this year I wrote a post titled Where is My Librem 5? where I went into detail about some of the challenges (in particular in the supply chain) that we faced in making the mass-produced Librem 5. If you haven’t yet read that article, I highly recommend it so you have more background on […]
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Our customers and supporters are concerned about the privacy of their phone data. With other big telecom providers, phone data does not stay private; it’s collected, linked with a person’s identity, and sold to advertisers. Purism treats user data like uranium. Unlike Big Telecom, Purism does not spy, and does not share any Personal Identifiable Information (PII) […]
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It’s hard to believe, but Libadwaita is not even one year old, having first been released on December 31, 2021. With that in mind it’s pretty remarkable how widely adopted it is today. Between the majority of GNOME core and Circle apps having already been ported, the many new third party apps, and even all […]
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PureBoot is Purism’s solution for high security boot firmware that gives you complete control. While we design PureBoot’s defaults to meet most people’s needs, you can also create your own version with custom features, pre-approved USB keys, and all with little risk to your Librem 14 laptop. Of course, you can always flash your custom […]
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Just so you can get all your holiday orders in, we’ve extended the sale on Librem 5 USA till Dec 10, 2022. This is a great gift for any one in your family concerned about secure supply chain or online privacy. Get a $100 off this holiday season on your order for Librem 5 USA with […]
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Most Big Tech efforts to secure the boot process give the vendor control over what software you are allowed to boot on your laptop, with keys they control. With PureBoot Restricted Boot, you can lock down your boot firmware to only boot trusted, signed executables both on a local disk and USB, so you control […]
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On the 16th and 20th of November, Adrien Plazas and I had a booth at the French Free Software event “Le Capitole du Libre” in the city of Toulouse. It was the first time the event was taking place since 2019. As for the previous years, this edition was a success and we have met […]
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Score $100 off this holiday season on your order for Librem 5 USA. With the holiday season in full swing, this is a great gift for any one in your family concerned about secure supply chain or online privacy. Built with Made in USA electronics, we ship globally, within 10 business days. Order here with […]
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It’s that time of year when many people find themselves in a reflective mood. For those of us in the US, it’s the week of the Thanksgiving holiday and this week people commonly reflect on the past year and what they are thankful for. Normally our posts are status updates, tech tips, or thought pieces, […]
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If you are curious to know how and why it matters where your phone is manufactured, CNBC’s new short documentary is for you. “Purism is one American company that has been able to do what many are calling the impossible” it says. CNBC wanted to find out why tech giants aren’t making smartphones in America. Take […]
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History is a series of pendulum swings between opposite extremes. A generation moves in a certain direction, and the next generation reacts based on the consequences (often rejecting it). Eventually a new generation appears that never directly experienced the consequences and lessons from the previous generations, who then moves back toward that direction and the […]
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Whether on a Librem 14 laptop or a Librem 5 phone, using Matrix is one of the best free software solutions for communication. It offers end-to-end encryption where the keys are fully in your control; In other words, Matrix servers can’t read your encrypted messages at all. Recently our Librem 5 chat application, Chats, announced […]
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Librem-EC 1.11 for the Librem 14 laptop includes several improvements targeting device stability and reliability. As with our previous posts on the EC, it has been quite an adventure investigating corner cases! Update to this release with our update instructions, and as always the source code is available. Battery Power Limits Despite several EC releases addressing […]
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We have been aiming for proper Matrix support for the Chats application since the beginning of its development. The initial support for Matrix was provided with the purple-matrix plugin. It had rudimentary Matrix support for non-encrypted chats and decryption (but not for encryption). This plug-in has been unmaintained for quite a long time and making […]
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Earlier this month, the “OpenGL for cameras” libcamera project enjoyed its first release, versioned 0.0.1. Congratulations, libcamera team! At Purism, we’re especially happy about this milestone, because we recognize how important libcamera is for the future of the Librem 5 phone. That doesn’t mean that we sit back and wait for libcamera to gain support for […]
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We have been busy on the PureBoot front! Recently we announced “PureBoot Basic Mode” which is a low-security option for PureBoot that disables tamper detection, but leaves you with the robust PureBoot recovery console for debugging boot issues. To balance our last “low security” feature, our most recent PureBoot release, version 23, offers a new […]
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The Librem Key comes preloaded with the PureBoot bundle to protect your firmware. While it’s good at protecting your boot firmware, that’s only some of what it can do. You can also encrypt your computer’s file system, auto lock on removal, and encrypt local documents just to get started. Encrypted Filesystem By default, PureOS has […]
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It is already the year end, and a new year will be knocking at our doors very soon! We’ve seen an incredible response to Librem 14 laptops this year, so we decided to offer a great new promotion, just in time for the holiday season ahead. Use the coupon L14SALE22 when you check out to […]
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The Librem 5 features a built-in smartcard reader. While most people use it for GPG I wanted to see if it can be used as an authenticator for services like email (SMTP, IMAP), access to web pages (HTTPS), calendars, etc. without either having to retype a password often or having to store it on the […]
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Just in time for the holiday rush season ahead, we are offering our Librem 14 customers an amazing option to get their laptops within 48 hours (2 business days) after placing their order. Customers who order the Librem 14, can now get their laptops delivered within 2 business days (instead of the usual 10 business […]
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Both the Librem 5 and Librem 5 USA run the PureOS Operating System based on GNU/Linux and share the same hardware specs. So what exactly is different between them? The key differences between the Librem 5 and the Librem 5 USA are the manufacturing location, lead time, and price. The actual electronics design, physical look, […]
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Librem 5 phones are for those who care about their digital security and the use of free and open source software. Our team has designed the phone so that the parts are easily repairable and you can keep using the same phone for a longer time. Let’s go through the hardware of the phone. On the […]
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The advancements of the digital age has gifted us with the ability to search and access world’s information sources within a few seconds. However, Big Tech companies still make it hard for users to control their own privacy when accessing digital products and services. The problem is deeper for our kids or elderly parents, who […]
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PureBoot is our high-security, tamper-detecting boot firmware. With the release of version 22 we have added a new feature called “PureBoot Basic” that lets you optionally disable the tamper detection, leaving you with a clean, simple, and still powerful boot firmware with more recovery options than a traditional coreboot BIOS and GRUB. Normally when you boot Pureboot, the Librem Key […]
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Firmware debugging is uniquely challenging, because most conventional software debugging tools aren’t available. With coreboot’s specialized tooling, support from the amazing community, and a little bit of creativity, we fixed a regression in coreboot 4.17 that caused reboot loops on the Librem Mini. When coreboot makes a new release, I rebase our Librem-specific patches onto […]
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Using Librem 5 outdoors is easier now! Because the Librem smart phones have more sensors than an ordinary computer, and we can use these extra sensors to improve ease of use and accessibility. The most recent release of Phosh (our user interface), has added a feature to automatically switch to a high contrast theme when in […]
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It has been a long and difficult journey to build a freedom- and privacy-respecting phone like the Librem 5. While the end of this journey is in sight, we aren’t quite there yet, and I wanted to take some time to do something we should do more often: acknowledge and thank all of you who […]
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The Librem 5 is the first mobile computer with a truly convergent OS. Convergence means having the same OS across multiple hardware platforms with apps that adapt to their hardware. The Librem 5 uses the same convergent PureOS as our Librem 14 laptop and Mini PCs, with the same adaptive applications that make the Librem […]
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We asked the Purism team for their recommendations on top books that inspired them or provoked their imagination. The genres ranges from non-fiction, sci-fi and even cyberpunk. Here is the list of our team’s top 15 books, in no specific order. Feel free to share them with your friends. We’d also love to know which […]
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PureBoot is our high-security, tamper-detecting boot firmware that we offer as an alternative to our default coreboot firmware on hardware like our Librem 14 and Librem Mini. The combination of PureBoot, our anti-interdiction services, and the option of Qubes as the pre-installed OS makes hardware like the Librem 14 among the most secure computers you […]
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Interested to know what has improved using the Librem 5 phone? We made the interface more swipable. The Librem 5 phones are powered by the same PureOS that runs on our other computers, and with Phosh 0.20.0 entering PureOS, it got a major makeover. Previously, Phosh had a few interface elements that were still tap-based. Now, everything from […]
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PureOS on the Librem 5 USA has a long list of default capabilities and a longer list of applications that are available to install and an even longer list of applications that are coming. Software: A fast summary of capabilities from PureOS on the Librem 5 USA is as follows: Full disk encryption Lockscreen Initial […]
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While our recent news has been all about Librem 5 USA, we also have been steadily shipping through Librem 5s from previous production runs and it has been gratifying to share in the excitement of customers who have gotten the Librem 5 they have been waiting so patiently for. While the remainder of you have […]
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Google has long abused digital rights through its tracking, privacy invasion, and ads business. Apple—while inaccurately claiming they care about privacy—has seen significant growth in its own ads business. Most recently this was highlighted how Apple utilizes anti-competitive language to promote their own ads business over third parties. Apple uses a loophole in the ATT […]
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Yes, you can go onto a multi week trip with a smartphone running free software. I wanted to share some impressions from my recent trip to Prizren/Kosovo to attend Debconf 22 using a Librem 5. It’s a mix of things that happened and bits that got improved to hopefully make things more fun to use. And, […]
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The Librem 5 USA is a remarkably secure mobile phone out of the box. The reasons for this are immense. Starting at the hardware level, the Librem 5 USA has Made in USA electronics, where the mainboard PCBA and type-c PCBA are manufactured at the Purism facility in the United States of America. That means […]
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Purism’s Made in USA phone, Librem 5 USA uses a tighter supply chain. It is powered by PureOS, and designed for longevity. Standard orders ship within 10 days. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA- Purism is now shipping its latest privacy-first smartphone, Librem 5 USA within 10 days for standard orders. The phone is built for those seeking digital […]
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GUADEC is the main yearly GNOME conference, where developers, designers, and other community members gather in one place to watch talks, hack on new features, and plan for the future. Given Purism’s close involvement with GNOME development we used to attend GUADEC as a team before COVID, but of course in the past two years […]
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The day we have been waiting for is finally here! The Librem 5 USA has reached shipping parity, which means that new orders placed today will ship within our standard 10-business-day window. The Librem 5 USA now joins the Librem Mini and Librem 14 as a post-Just In Time product, one where instead of relying […]
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This is part 2 published 2022-07-25. Part 1 published 2021-04-30. Nearly every person on earth has experienced some impact from the supply chain in the past two years. As we wrote in part 1 in April of 2021 “Prices will increase for consumer goods” and time has proven that accurate. We also declared the problem: […]
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In a previous post, “Is Ethical Advertising Possible?” I talked about the internal discussions we were having as we looked to expand our marketing efforts beyond what we’d done in the past. One of the reasons for that post was to explain our current thinking both so everyone knew where we were coming from, and […]
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One of the most unique security features we offer at Purism is our anti-interdiction service. This is a premium add-on service that aims to help you detect attempts to tamper with your hardware in shipment, so you can have peace of mind that the hardware you receive is the same as when it left our […]
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In the security world there is a concept called “Defense in Depth” that refers to setting up layers of defense so that if an attacker bypasses one layer there are other layers they must contend with. In physical security this might take the form of a lock on the outside door of an office building, […]
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In the previous blog post we looked at the relevant protocols used for VoIP (SIP,SDP,RTP) and some libraries you might use to develop a SIP softphone. Equipped with these basics let us dive into some details of our implementation after the following disclaimer: Before we continue To the uninitiated in the dark arts of Voice […]
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GNOME Calls has supported Voice over IP (VoIP) calls for some time. And while we already mentioned it in our development review of 2021 and design review of 2021 we wanted to take this opportunity to dive a bit more into the technical aspects of how all the gears interlock to make it work in […]
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With the Librem 14 laptop we went a couple of new ways all at once. First of all this is the most custom laptop design we have done so far. It embodies everything we wanted to have – at the time of writing the specification. But not only that, with the Librem 14 we also […]
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Based off of the success of the recent promotion, we are extending the $100 off on Librem 14, until stock runs out. We received an amazing response to the Summer Sale, and we’d like to thank our customers, community and supporters. In addition, we have decided to offer $60 off on Librem Mini, till the […]
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The market dominance of Big Tech companies like Apple, Google, and Facebook has shed ample light on how they (mis) handle consumer data. They own tons of personally identifiable information, which may be sold to third-parties at their discretion. Their products and services are designed-to-snoop on their users. It has taken them several decades to create […]
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When you need to connect a Wi-Fi device to the internet and your phone has a good 4G signal, why not set up secure data sharing? With PureOS on the Librem 5 phone, setting up a hotspot is simple. Head into Wi-Fi settings and enable Hotspot. Setting up a Hotspot Settings → Wi-Fi → Top Right Menu → […]
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For those running Qubes 4.0.4 looking to upgrade to 4.1.0, let’s review the upgrade process using a Librem 14. To get started, you’ll need a USB hard drive to store your backup and a USB flash drive to boot the upgrade ISO. Preparing your backup drive Most file system formats will work as long as […]
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Normally when we talk about our high-security boot firmware PureBoot, it’s in the context of the advanced tamper detection it adds to a system. For instance, recently we added the ability to detect tampering even in the root file system. While that’s a critical benefit PureBoot provides over our default coreboot firmware, it also provides […]
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In a world that wants to track every move you make, we think it’s important to have alternatives that are free, open and respect your digital rights. Purism is a company dedicated to freedom, privacy, and security. At Purism, we make freedom-respecting hardware, software and online services. Software is the life-blood of any hardware. If […]
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Is ethical advertising possible? We all certainly know unethical advertising is possible, we live with it every day. The ad-driven Internet has created an insatiable hunger for personal data and as a result most of what the average person does in their web browser, or on their phone, and in real life is being measured, […]
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I’m convinced that the Librem 14 is the best laptop for Qubes and our customers seem to agree. Originally, customers who selected Qubes with their order would have to install it themselves with a USB thumb drive we added to the order. More recently we started offering Qubes as a pre-installed option, all set up […]
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Protect your personal data with AweSIM, a privacy-focused cellular service. Get started on Purism's cellular plans with a Librem 5 phone or any unlocked GSM phone.
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For those looking for a privacy-focused cellular service in the United States, Purism has launched another option in its suite of privacy-first cellular plans. With other big telecom providers, phone data does not stay private; it’s collected, linked with a person’s identity, and sold to advertisers. With Purism’s cellular services users can get peace of mind and protect […]
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I’ve been in many “Linux on the Desktop” debates over the years and my stance today is largely the same as two decades ago: if you want free software to succeed, it must be pre-installed on hardware where all hardware features work, with a hardware vendor that supports it. It doesn’t matter nearly as much […]
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There is a well-known Chinese proverb that says “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now.” This saying applies to many areas of life, and it also applies to privacy. The last few decades have seen a dramatic increase in the depth and breadth of privacy […]
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Looking for the best time to order your Librem 14 laptop? Librem 14 is one of the most secure laptops we’ve built so far. The laptop is designed chip-by-chip, line-by-line, to respect your rights to privacy, security, and freedom. Standard orders ship within 10 days. All you have to do is enter the coupon code, L14SUMMER […]
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We are almost there! We have overcome a number supply chain and manufacturing challenges for the Librem 5 USA and have been steadily shipping through orders this Spring. It’s been really gratifying to hear all of the positive feedback from Librem 5 USA customers who now have their phones. Based on the current backlog of […]
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Two years before I started working on cameras for the Librem 5, I thought the work would go something like this: first, write a driver, then maybe calibrate the colors, connect to the camera support infrastructure, and bam! PureOS users on the phone would then do teleconferences with Jitsi or snap selfies with Cheese, just […]
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Following up on our report for Linux 5.17 this summarizes the progress on mainline support for the Librem 5 phone and its development kit during the 5.18 development cycle. This summary is only about code flowing upstream. Librem 5 camera support This time it’s been all about various media drivers that are needed when using […]
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I started working with personal computers over 40 years ago, back when an IBM desktop computer with 64KB of RAM and two 360KB floppy disks cost almost CAD$10,000. I bought the first Macintosh computer sold in Canada from the Hudson’s Bay Company in Montreal. I bought the first iPhone in Buffalo on the day the […]
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Usually we can fully rely on our phones to be reachable at any time—given cellular reception of course—and we take that for granted. You surely know situations in your life where that becomes especially critical. Be it when you’re expecting an important call or when you need to be able to receive “emergency” calls in […]
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People care about their privacy. Some have doubted this in the past, pointing to the amount of personal information people willingly shared, often in exchange for free software or services. Yet I’ve long thought that many people simply were not aware of the privacy implications of sharing their data and how it could be misused […]
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With PureOS and Librem hardware, you can build a premium CS lab without premium licensing fees. Using community-driven freedom-respecting software, schools can take learning beyond the classroom, into students’ homes, and ultimately into the industry. Let’s learn how Free and Open Software like PureOS is a perfect choice for educational institutions. Avoid Recurring Costs for Licensing Many schools are […]
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I made a 2D traditional animation as part of a project I am working on for Purism, with a goal to demonstrate the power of the Librem 14 as a creative platform. Therefore, as a follow up to my previous post about making hand drawn animations with Librem computers, and as an addition to the […]
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What if social media platforms like Twitter did not force-feed a perpetual stream of manipulated content specifically targeting you? What if they did not track you at all? Or sell to you or monetize your data? As the conversation intensifies over the ownership of Twitter and its future, we really have to think about whether […]
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One of the things I’m most proud of about my work on the Librem 5 team is the productive collaborations we have with upstream free software projects, and the contributions to the broader ecosystem we’ve been able to make as a result. Over the past four years the Librem 5 software team has worked on […]
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Earth Matters Everyday. Longevity of tech products reduces waste. As a Social Purpose Corporation one of the areas we work toward is longevity of product along with right to repair, this allows us to be a largely different global manufacturer of digitally-responsible electronic products. Founder and CEO, Todd Weaver, enshrined in the articles of incorporation […]
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Just received your new Librem device and looking for a comprehensive guide? The User documentation is an excellent place to start. No matter what Librem device you own, you’ll now have a quick and easy way to find your how-to videos without too much digging around. Getting Most Out of Your Librem 14 Laptop With […]
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Battery life is especially important on a mobile device. Our first priority was saving power while you are using the Librem 5 and Librem 5 USA. It’s also important to save power when you aren’t using your phone. Suspending your phone when it’s idle is the key way to increase overall battery life, and recently we’ve made progress […]
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It’s the start of a new era at Purism. With the announcement of my new role as President, I thought I should share a bit about my background at Purism, my thoughts on the vision Purism captured in its Social Purpose charter, how we’ve approached that vision so far, and how I see us working […]
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This past week, as part of escalating sanctions between the West and Russia because of the war in Ukraine, the FCC added the security company Kaspersky (creator of the popular Kaspersky Anti-Virus software) to its “security threat list” which means products from that company aren’t eligible for FCC funds. It’s important to note that this […]
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Innovating Innovating is a roller coaster ride, there are plenty of ups and downs, exciting times and stressful times, times where others doubt but you believe. Perseverance is the most important trait of early stage entrepreneurship. We are past the early stage now, executing across hardware, software, and services; we are crossing the chasm into […]
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Purism announced key leadership roles to support its growth plans. Chief Security Officer, Kyle Rankin, will step up to hold the responsibilities of Purism as its President. Chief Technology Officer, Nicole Faerber will serve as Vice- President (VP) in addition to her CTO role. Todd Weaver, the Founder and CEO of Purism will maintain his position. […]
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“Put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that basket.” — Andrew Carnegie Many people take Carnegie’s advice to heart when it comes to security. They anchor almost all of their security with a single vendor, and the vendor is more than happy to oblige. Most infosec vendors seem incapable of designing security […]
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An internet connection is central to how we go about our lives. In the event of an internet outage that could last days or weeks, a bit of preparation, a bunch of disk space, and time to download a few resources are all you’ll need to prepare. Here is how you can host your own […]
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Founded in 2014 by Todd Weaver, Purism started with the drive to have a secure future by honoring and protecting digital rights and privacy. Today, Purism is a powerful example of a founder-led Social Purpose Corporation that continues to keep digital rights and privacy at the core of its design. Its portfolio of technology products offer a market-based solution […]
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We are excited to announce Librem SIMple: an affordable cellular plan that protects your privacy. When we announced Librem AweSIM our goal was simple: provide a cellular service that protected your privacy. Cellular providers in the US are creating unified customer identifiers so they can “identify users across multiple devices and serve them relevant advertising.” […]
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Say “hello” to an affordable cellular plan, Librem SIMple, a privacy-focused prepaid service in USA Purism expanded the Librem AweSIM pre-paid service to offer a new plan at an ever more affordable price. Librem SIMple offers digital privacy protection with a 1GB monthly data limit and a $39/month. Traditional cellular providers in the US are […]
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Whether you face serious threats or just want peace of mind, PureBoot lets you detect tampering starting from your boot firmware down into the OS itself. The PureBoot bundle is comprised of the BIOS, Librem Key, and USB vault. This video dives into what each part does. This next video shows you what to expect […]
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It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since I wrote about My First Week of Librem 5 Convergence: I talked at length in my article Investing in Real Convergence about my decades-long wish to have a single computer I could carry with me that had all of my files, ran all of my […]
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During the last year, it has become possible to take some pretty good-looking high resolution photos with the Librem 5: Both cameras can be already used to take stunning photos, and the driver for the front camera is even already upstreamed into mainline Linux. The processing pipeline is, however, rather limited at this point. […]
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Freedom is essential to security. Purism’s commitment to security and user freedom means we can deliver products and services Big Tech players can’t. We also think security should be convenient and hardware and software should be secure by default. Our approach results in a completely unique combination of security solutions. Security must be anchored in […]
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People often ask me for security advice, but before I can offer any recommendations usually I need to ask people specific questions about themselves to understand the threats they face. That’s because the security measures you take depend on your threats, and because everyone faces different threats, there are few one-size-fits all recommendations. When I […]
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Following up on our report for Linux 5.16 this summarizes the progress on mainline support for the Librem 5 phone and its development kit during the 5.17 development cycle. This summary is only about code flowing upstream. Librem 5 selfie cam This time around, not too much code was flowing upstream, but some important code […]
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Secure Personal Data with Librem AweSIM Designed for those concerned about the security of their private information, Purism recently upgraded Librem AweSIM, a prepaid cellular service that puts user privacy first. With the Librem AweSIM, users’ personal information is never sold, disclosed, or even seen by the big telecom carriers. Launched in Oct 2020, subscribers can now port […]
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Whether you face extreme threats or want some extra peace of mind, you might want to be able to detect if someone tampers with your laptop when it’s out of your possession. Anti-interdiction can be particularly handy when traveling and for the initial delivery. Manual Setup Following this procedure will allow you to verify your laptop has […]
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Everywhere you look, prices are going up. The ongoing supply chain woes over the past two years have affected us too, and as chip and component prices go up, it’s meant we’ve had to raise some prices as well. Yet supply and demand work both ways: as our own costs go down, we want to […]
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While I have been working for many years to remove all aspects of Google from my personal life, it was only this past week that I replaced the final piece. As of this week I have finally fired Google. It wasn’t easy, and in this post I’ll tell my story of how tightly Google was […]
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The Librem 14 is purposefully made for easy repair and upgrades. We show how simple it is to replace the RAM, WiFi, storage, and battery in part one. Next, let’s finish the teardown by removing the motherboard and screen. Disassembly With the backplate, SSD, WiFi Card, and RAM removed, pull up the tape holding down the BIOS battery […]
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FOSDEM is an annual conference promoting the use of free and open source software. It usually takes place Brussels in early February but due to the ongoing pandemic it took place online this year. Guido, Federico and Evangelos hosted a variety of presentations around free software in mobile devices in a dedicated devroom (a devroom is […]
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Recently the IRS announced a new facial recognition system that would require customers upload videos of themselves to access certain IRS services. Over the past couple weeks the system has faced backlash online, bi-partisan backlash in Congress, and a lot of media attention, and this week the IRS announced they were transitioning away from the […]
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The Librem 14 is deliberately made easy to repair and upgrade. By removing just a few screws, you can easily replace the battery, wifi module, RAM, or the M.2 ssd. This is really nice if you already own hardware you’d like to put in a barebones Librem 14 order, or if you want to upgrade the […]
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How much of the technology that you own is actually under your control? So much of the technology available for consumers today intentionally puts all control into the hands of the vendors, not the customer. What happens when vendors have control? They make technology decisions that run counter to the customer’s wishes, because the customer […]
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Video editing is a complex topic with a wide-range of software to choose from. In this series, produced with Gardiner Bryant, we will cover some of the common video editing suites available for Linux. We will then jump into some of the other software that you can choose when producing multimedia content on Linux. Instead of just […]
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Looking back on the road we have already traveled, Purism has pioneered many areas. These include securing boot firmware (PureBoot), manufacturing in the USA (Librem Key and Librem 5 USA), and creating the first truly convergent operating system (PureOS) by authoring the foundational pieces for mobile GNU/Linux (Phosh, Phoc, Squeekboard, Calls, Chats, etc). These innovations […]
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PureOS has had some major changes in 2021 PureOS 10, codename: Byzantium, is the new stable release of PureOS. PureOS 10 is likely not a newcomer to everyone, itâs been around for a while as a rolling release or a âtestingâ release. It has been shipping on Purismâs new hardware. Weâve moved our kernel forward. […]
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The Librem 14 Pureboot bundle is pushing the envelope on security tools. Newly added to our latest PureBoot release is a feature that protects against file changes on your root filesystem. This is the same validation done on the boot partition, simply expanded to specified directories on the root filesystem. This allows you to cryptographically sign your […]
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Rethinking Everything The past two years have been really disruptive to society as a whole. This disruption has caused people to take a fresh look at past choices. We are all making big changes. We are re-evaluating our values. We rethinking just about everything. What is truly important? Where and how do we live and […]
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To finish off our video editing series for the Librem 14, Gardiner Bryant dives into rendering settings. Learn to use in and out zones and how best to render your finished video in Kdenlive. Rendering is resource-intensive on any laptop, which is why we recommend Librem 14. This video will help those looking to level up their […]
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Canon made big news this past week when it started telling customers how to defeat the Digital Rights Management (DRM) in its toner cartridges because of supply chain issues with the chips they normally use to enforce it. That Canon explained how to bypass the DRM when it suited them, and that it didn’t negatively […]
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We’ve had an excellent year of adding more functionality for the phone to the mainline Linux kernel. As a result, the Librem 5 phone has become quite usable in 2021 and will further improve in 2022. We have also increased shipping throughput, and our estimated shipping times are more accurate than ever. Here is a […]
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Next in our video editing series for the Librem 14, Gardiner Bryant dives into using multiple monitors. Video editing is resource heavy on any laptop, which is why we recommend Librem 14. This video will help those looking to level up their overall video production. We hope to do similar projects like this in the future, so if […]
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If you are wondering how to be on the cloud with your Librem device, we recommend Nextcloud, the freedom-respecting online productivity platform that keeps you in control. Nextcloud allows you to upload, edit, and share documents and files. It also has calendering and advanced plugins. To attach any Librem device to a Nextcloud server, open […]
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This year, just like the previous years, the Purism design team has been focusing on improving the overall Librem products experience. We took this opportunity to contribute to some amazing upstream projects like Libadwaita for the world to benefit from those modern and respectful technologies. Our goal is to make each Librem product simple and […]
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While many people think of enterprise computers in terms of systems running Windows or MacOS, there have long been millions of enterprise users running a GNU/Linux-based enterprise Linux distribution and entire industries where all employees run Linux. While sometimes this is for philosophical reasons, often it’s also for practical reasons: a Linux desktop is the […]
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Next in our video editing series for the Librem 14, Gardiner Bryant dives into B-roll. Youâll learn what it is, how to use it, and where to find and create engaging B-roll shots. This video will help those looking to level up their overall video production. We hope to do similar projects like this in the future, so if […]
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We offer a lot of unique, high-security features at Purism (I discuss the most secure options for the Librem 14 in this post). One of the most interesting things we offer is our anti-interdiction service, an add-on service that we custom-tailor for each customer to add multiple levels of tamper detection to an order. With […]
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Backing up and restoring your Librem devices can all be done with the same backups application. It’s always secure to keep a recent backup in case you lose or damage your device. To get started, you’ll need your device (of course!) and an external hard drive or a remote Nextcloud supporting WebDAV. Creating Local backup […]
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2021 was a year of transformation and growth for Purism, amidst real challenges. Thank you for all your support and contribution! This has been a particularly daunting year for the supply chain. Really, the global pandemic has made supply chains less reliable, and lead times and shipping times for various parts incredibly unpredictable. In midst […]
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Next in our video editing series for the Librem 14, Gardiner Bryant dives into standard frame rates and when to use which rate. Youâll learn how to make a video feel quick or slow things down for a cinematic shot. This video will help those looking to level up their overall video production. We hope to do similar projects like this […]
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Calls, Chatty, Phosh, Phoc and Squeekboard started their band in a somewhat long gone gitea instance. They had little infrastructure to rely on and mostly borrowed equipment from here and there but they had a line up: Calls: vocals Chatty: vocals and rhythm guitar Phosh: bass guitar Squeekboard: synthesizer / keyboard Phoc: drums and a […]
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The Purism team is continuously working on improving the hardware and software support for the Librem 5. These innovations contribute directly to the mainline, upstream kernel so that the hardware can be supported as part of the development community in the future. Following up on our report for Linux 5.14 and 5.15 this summarizes the […]
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Debugging a Librem 5 that boots is pretty easy–just open a terminal or access the serial console over USB. But if you are doing kernel development or porting alternative OSes to the Librem 5, you might end up with a Librem 5 that won’t boot far enough to load regular diagnostic tools. When that happens […]
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The Librem 14 is our most secure laptop to date. We aim to make the Librem 14 as secure as possible out of the box for the widest range of customers while also taking ease-of-use and overall convenience into account. We also avoid security measures that take control away from you and give it to […]
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Next in our video editing series for the Librem 14, Gardiner Bryant dives into color balancing. In this video, youâll learn how to capture images without losing color data and how to use effects to correct color using Kdenlive, a free software video editing solution. This video will help those looking to level up their overall video production. We hope […]
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If you face extreme threats, or even if you are just looking for a high-security operating system for peace of mind, it’s hard to beat QubesOS. While it’s not as easy to use as our default PureOS, it offers a lot of advanced security features that, when combined with the advanced hardware and firmware security […]
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Next in our video editing series for the Librem 14, Gardiner Bryant dives into adding visual interest to your videos. In this video, you’ll learn how to use compositions to mix tracks and how to apply effects in Kdenlive, a free software video editing solution. This video will help those looking to level up their overall video production. We hope to do […]
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The Librem 14 is the best laptop we’ve made to date and we’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback from customers so far. The increased demand for the Librem 14, combined with supply chain challenges over the last year has meant delays and longer lead times for new orders. For those of you who have […]
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