[deanhills]

I was wondering whether anyone has come across this "new" phone.  It really has me curious.  Librem 5. It seems to be part of a family of devices belonging to Purism who are using the products to create a "digital rights movement":
https://puri.sm/products/

Here is more information about the phone:
https://puri.sm/products/librem-5/

It claims to have a completely free open-source OS.

This is the message that comes with its marketing - sounds very attractive as it is hitting all the right buttons - wonder how successful it will be:

As a social purpose company, Purism believes building the Librem 5 is just one step on the road to launching a digital rights movement, where we—the people—stand up for our digital rights, where you place the control of your data and your family’s data back where it belongs: in your own hands. Let’s declare, “We will no longer allow unfettered access to our photos, videos, email, text messages and application and usage data without our permission.”

Today, the news are filled with articles that show how tech companies are exploiting your data and weaponizing it.

By purchasing a Librem 5 phone you are supporting a future of digital privacy, invested in supporting an open, community-driven environment. Vote with your wallet to support a future safe from digital exploitation and create a secure and respectful environment for you, your children and society as a whole.