Open-Source Localism in Kirksville
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Open-Source Localism in Kirksville#
Switchboard Tech Services promotes sustainable, community-driven technology.
Here are our articles on Linux, free software, and the freedom to repair.
💻 Linux & Free Software#
Posts in Linux
- Is It Hard to Switch to Linux? Not Really. — Switching to Linux is easier than ever. Learn how modern Linux systems work for everyday users — with real facts, examples, and reasons to finally leave Windows behind.
- Linux Compatibility Cheat Sheet by Make, Model & Year (10+ Years of Hardware) — Pick the right Linux distro for your exact computer: make → model → year range. Mapped to modern (Tier A) and lightweight (Tier B) options, with notes and certified hardware links.
- The Kirksville Local’s Guide to Free and Open-Source Software — A practical guide from Switchboard Tech Services in Kirksville on replacing expensive software with free, open-source tools for Windows and Linux users.
- How Open-Source Saves Local Dollars and Builds Local Skill — When money's tight, free software like Linux keeps Kirksville running. How open-source tools save cash, extend hardware life, and build real tech skills in our community.
- I Am Kirksville’s Linux Guy — Linux already powers most of the world — and now it can power Kirksville. Here's how open-source systems can make your computers faster, safer, and built to last.
🛠️ The Freedom to Repair#
The Right-to-Repair section dives deeper:
Posts in Repair Philosophy
- How Manufacturers Lock You Out (and How We Get You Back In) — Manufacturers build devices that lock out local repair shops and owners. Here is how we help Kirksville and rural Missouri fight back with repair, restoration, and open tech.
- Repairability Scores: How to Read the Fine Print Before You Buy — Before you buy your next phone or laptop, check its repairability score. Here is how to read those numbers and what they mean for Kirksville consumers and local repair shops.
- The Right to Repair in Rural America: Why It Matters to Kirksville — Why the right to repair is more than a tech issue in Kirksville, Missouri. It is about independence, sustainability, and keeping skills and dollars in our own community.
- Why Fixing Your Own Device Is a Patriotic Act — A clear summary of the Right to Repair movement as explained by Louis Rossmann. What it means, why it matters, and how it affects Kirksville and the rest of Missouri.
Open-source isn’t just software — it’s a philosophy of local independence.
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