Re:Scroogle, Privacy-First Search Engine, Shuts Down for Good
by tagawa on Tuesday February 21, 2012 @09:59PM
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Android phones: F-Droid ( http://fdroid.org/ ) is a great resource for FOSS applications, all installable without going through the Android market. The F-Droid app can download updates for you.
GMail: You seriously can't think of a non-GMail email service? (coughhttp://fastmail.fm )
DoubleClick: Ghostery ( http://www.ghostery.com/ ) has extensions for all major desktop browsers and iOS.
Yes, there are several other services. Yes, it's difficult to find alternatives to them, but it's not impossible. And if you really can't, you can build it yourself. And if you're not keen/able, let the HN community know - they love a gap in the market.
Yes, there are several other services. Yes, it's difficult to find alternatives to them, but it's not impossible. And if you really can't, you can build it yourself. And if you're not keen/able, let the HN community know - they love a gap in the market.