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Discussion | Update Software Criteria #1020

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@ -13,14 +13,49 @@ Please read this before contributing.
We're trying to keep it simple and promote the best tools, not all of them.
## Software Criteria
### Main
- Easy to use. Could your mother use that tool or service? Usability is most important.
- Cross-platform / Accessible.
- Privacy respecting.
- Open Source / free software is preferred but not required.
- Must list source code in [source_code.md](https://github.com/privacytoolsIO/privacytools.io/blob/master/source_code.md) (if applicable)
- Prioritize Products without Vendor Lock-in (decentralized/self-hostable) or data interoperability.
There can be exceptions if no software is available that meet the criteria.
Note: This criteria applies to all of privacytools.io
### Proividers
- Prioritize Products by privacy respecting nationality.
### VPN
- Prioritize Products by privacy respecting nationality.
Mikaela commented 2019-07-08 17:11:51 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)
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I think https://github.com/privacytoolsIO/privacytools.io/issues/914 should be discussed first.

I think https://github.com/privacytoolsIO/privacytools.io/issues/914 should be discussed first.
- Cannot be based in USA or UK.
- Must be acessable via free software (i.e OpenVPN, WireGuard)
- Use Encryption
- Accept Cryptocurrency
- No logging policy
### Email
- Outside of USA
- Support SMTP SSL
- Accessable Using Free Software (i.e IMAP)
### Hardware
- Must be [H-Node Class A](https://h-node.org/wiki/page/en/compatibility-classes) or Equivlant (if applicable)
Mikaela commented 2019-07-08 17:13:20 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)
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I am not very familiar with this subject, #904.

I am not very familiar with this subject, #904.
- Must prioritize hardware certifications like [RYF](https://ryf.fsf.org/), [OSHWA](https://certification.oshwa.org/), and OSI when avalible.
- Cannot lock users to a particular platform.
Mikaela commented 2019-07-08 17:13:47 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)
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Aren't phones kind of doing that?

Aren't phones kind of doing that?
jkhgvfgvsth commented 2019-07-08 21:19:30 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)
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- Cannot lock users to a particular platform.

Most android phones now support Lineage OS.

Although, I personally recommend hardware with few non-free drivers like the ones sold by Technoethical.
Other upcoming manufacturers like Rufus Tech / ThinkPenguin, Purism, or Pine64 *should* also be compatible.

Apple Phones in most cases can run forced security updates. We don't know what the future IPhone will look like. Will it be secure? Will it be private?

` - Cannot lock users to a particular platform.` Most android phones now support [Lineage OS](https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/LineageOS#Supported_devices). Although, I personally recommend hardware with few non-free drivers like the ones sold by [Technoethical](https://tehnoetic.com/mobile-devices). Other upcoming manufacturers like Rufus [Tech / ThinkPenguin](http://rhombus-tech.net/community_ideas/hybrid_phone/), [Purism](https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Librem#Librem_5_smartphone), or [Pine64](https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine64#Smartphone) `*`should`*` also be compatible. Apple Phones in most cases can run forced security updates. We don't know what the future IPhone will look like. Will it be secure? Will it be private?
### Software
- Must be able to download over encrypted network (can be a mirror)
- Must be free software
### Encryption
- Only verifiable encryption is to be trusted
### OSes
- Must state if recommends, depends on, or offers non-free software (contrib)
- No Tracking Policy (opt-in analytics is ok)
## Images
- Provider logos are 200px x 70px ([example](https://www.privacytools.io/assets/img/provider/AirVPN.png))