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Dear Free Software Supporter,

The [Respects Your Freedom][1] (RYF) certification program helps to
connect users with retailers who respect their rights. Retailers in
the program sell devices that come with freedom inside, and promise to
always ensure that their users are not directed to proprietary
software at any point in the sale or ownership of the device. When we
launched the program in 2010, we had no idea how quickly the program
would grow.

[1]: [link removed]

In 2012, when we announced the first certification, we hosted
information about the program and retailers as a simple page on the
Free Software Foundation (FSF) Web site. With only one retailer
selling one device, this was certainly satisfactory. As the program
grew, we added each new device chronologically to that page,
highlighting the newest certifications. We are now in a place where
eight different retailers have gained nearly fifty certifications,
including the recently announced [Talos II and Talos II Lite mainboards][2] from
Raptor Computing Systems, LLC. With so many devices available, across
so many different device categories, it was getting more difficult for
users to find what they were looking for in just a plain chronological
list.

[2]: [link removed]

Thus we are proud to announce we're launching a new, stand-alone Web
presence for RYF, capable of facilitating its continued
expansion. Users can check out the new site at
<[link removed]>. There, they can browse certifications by vendor
and device type, and learn about the most recent certifications. Each
device has its own page which directs users to the certification
announcement, date of certification, and a link to the retailer site
where they can purchase it.

We hope that this update will make it even easier for users to find
products they can trust from retailers dedicated to promoting freedom
and privacy for everyone. With that said, there is always room for
improvement, so we would love to hear your feedback about the new
site. Here's what you can do to help:

* Check out the new site at <[link removed]> and let us know what
you think by sending an email to <[email protected]>.

* Help spread awareness of the RYF program by sharing our [RYF
flyer][3] with your friends and colleagues.

* Buy certified products and encourage others to do so.

* Encourage a retailer to certify a product by directing them to the
[RYF criteria page]([link removed]).

* Support this work by [donating][4] or [joining][5] the FSF as an
associate member.

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[5]: [link removed]

Cheers!

Donald R. Robertson, III, J.D.
Licensing and Compliance Manager

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