I am actively developing a community that will specialize in guides and resources dedicated to Free/Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS), with a primary focus on Android. The platform will also feature select Linux and Windows projects. It's important to note the nuanced meaning of "free" in this context.
- Here's a less technical explanation
It's important to grasp this concept, as NetEng-Pro is a member of the Free Software Foundation. Accordingly, one of this community's primary objectives is to advance truly free software (by the FSF/GNU's definition). That said, we evaluate all available options.
Our platform will center around discussions on privacy and security, covering in-depth topics such as browser hardening and privacy-focused DNS services. Stay tuned for updates as we delve deeper into these vital themes!
- FLOSS apps and programs
- App guide for Android (and potentially Linux)
- Self-hosting guide and recommendations
- Browser privacy & security hardening
- Privacy-centric DNS services
Recognizing the limitations of individual-driven privacy websites and outdated lists, we are dedicated to offering a broad range of current and diverse views on privacy-centric apps and projects. Although this project was launched independently, I wholeheartedly encourage (and expect) community input to enrich and maintain our collective knowledge base.
Individual-driven projects and lists inevitably become outdated quickly; it is my belief that effective lists and privacy documentation MUST be community-driven and maintained. I'm getting the ball rolling, but I hope you'll join me! NetEng-Pro Discussions on GitHub will serve as our collaboration platform.
Our primary short-term objective is to curate an up-to-date list of recommended FLOSS (and occasionally notable closed-source) apps for Android users. This list is intended as a starting point. Once complete, I anticipate that it will evolve through collaborative efforts, with the community leading Discussions and driving updates.
For now, you can find some recommendations at https://links.neteng.pro. This information will soon be added to this website in a redesigned format.
I'm a Network Security Enginneer specializing in Palo Alto Networks solutions, including PAN-OS Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFWs) and Panorama management server.
I have dabbled with Android development for some time and have recently taken an interest in substituting free software or open source apps for commercial and/or closed-source programs.
Additionally, I've been exploring various self-hosted solutions and plan to provide Best Practices documentation for beginners, among other content.
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