As much as they think otherwise, the internet is not made of Google and Facebook. Alternatives exist and ought to be considered. For instance, instead of Youtube, try posting at Archive.org, instead of Twitter, use Identi.ca, instead of Facebook, use e-mail. These major companies are creating 'gated communities' where they control what goes in and out. You need not wring your hands, the internet worked fine before Facebook and Google. If my suggestions are no good, look up other alternatives and pursue a free internet.
There are good products that come from France, whether it is food, clothing, houseware, colognes, and the like. France is usually associated with luxury products. What is important is the net result. What are they making? What is the quality of the product? If it takes them three hours to make/build a top quality item, so be it. As a consumer, I care about the end result. Products made where labour is exploited tends to be shoddy. There has to be care and pride infused into a product. Watchmakers do not spend many hours a day working, but they produce amazing results. There is such a thing as 'work hard', but also 'work smart'. I feel awful for workers in Mexico who break their back for a lousy 60 dollars per week, and their living expenses are not that different from the USA. I prefer products not made by slaves. If I was setting up a factory, I want to make sure my products are made with care, love, and pride.
Great, if you use a Libre version of GNU/Linux, such as Trisquel, Blag, Ututo, or Dragora, you don't get flash support anyway (unless you use Gnash http://www.gnu.org/software/gnash/ ). Your 'net experience becomes more focussed. It is not a good idea to give any one company like Adobe and those who use its products so much power over your 'net experience. Go Libre.
www.gnu.org/doc/fsfs-ii-2.pdf
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As much as they think otherwise, the internet is not made of Google and Facebook. Alternatives exist and ought to be considered. For instance, instead of Youtube, try posting at Archive.org, instead of Twitter, use Identi.ca, instead of Facebook, use e-mail. These major companies are creating 'gated communities' where they control what goes in and out. You need not wring your hands, the internet worked fine before Facebook and Google. If my suggestions are no good, look up other alternatives and pursue a free internet.
There are good products that come from France, whether it is food, clothing, houseware, colognes, and the like. France is usually associated with luxury products. What is important is the net result. What are they making? What is the quality of the product? If it takes them three hours to make/build a top quality item, so be it. As a consumer, I care about the end result. Products made where labour is exploited tends to be shoddy. There has to be care and pride infused into a product. Watchmakers do not spend many hours a day working, but they produce amazing results. There is such a thing as 'work hard', but also 'work smart'. I feel awful for workers in Mexico who break their back for a lousy 60 dollars per week, and their living expenses are not that different from the USA. I prefer products not made by slaves. If I was setting up a factory, I want to make sure my products are made with care, love, and pride.
Great, if you use a Libre version of GNU/Linux, such as Trisquel, Blag, Ututo, or Dragora, you don't get flash support anyway (unless you use Gnash http://www.gnu.org/software/gnash/ ). Your 'net experience becomes more focussed. It is not a good idea to give any one company like Adobe and those who use its products so much power over your 'net experience. Go Libre. www.gnu.org/doc/fsfs-ii-2.pdf