Gaël Duval (blog, Murena, /e/OS my data is my data, Mandrake Linux…)

This first half of the year has been intense, maybe one of the most intense periods I’ve lived since the beginning of the project. Many new opportunities are rising for Murena that will potentially turn our “privacy niche project” into something very big…

We’re close to 100,000 Murena and /e/OS regular users. Our business activity is getting stronger and stronger, even reaching break-even in 2025. And I have a growing feeling that we’re living a turning point moment: /e/OS and the Murena mobile ecosystem is increasingly becoming a credible default option to become the third major mobile ecosystem in Europe and in the world. And not only on mobile: we see very strong opportunities to even embrace and disrupt the PC market. Will the moray eel eat the dinosaur?

All this to explain that this traditional “yearly roadmap post” is a bit late this year!

Continue reading “Joining the Wave: Murena & /e/OS 2026 Roadmap”

In a recent ZDNet piece, David Gewirtz warns that open source may not survive the rise of generative AI. I see it differently. AI doesn’t change what open source is about: transparency, collaboration, sharing, and freedom. It only changes how we write code.

Continue reading “Why AI won’t “Kill Open Source””

This is a frequent question we’re getting at Murena.

The answer is simple: the Fairphone (Gen. 6) is officially available for customers from the USA online at https://murena.com/america through an official partnership between Murena and Fairphone.

Look for “Murena Fairphone (Gen. 6)! it’s preloaded with /e/OS, the deGoogled mobile OS that keeps users’ privacy safe.

It is currently listed at $899.00 USD.

Murena Fairphone 6 URL: https://murena.com/america/shop/smartphones/brand-new/murena-fairphone-6/

What’s a smartphone in today’s world ? It’s the object in everyone’s pocket that gets thrown away in 2.7 years lifespan. It’s a little bit more for an iPhone but that’s the industry average. And as everyone already strolls around with it glued to their hands, increasing the number of sales for this product, could mean making sure that the number of 2.7 stays low. Or even lower. Either because the newer version is more appealing and shinier or because of obsolescence and degradation of quality.

Extending the lifespan of smartphones — or any technological device — effectively reduces product demand and, in turn, sales. However, since 80% of a smartphone’s energy consumption occurs during manufacturing, this also significantly lowers its environmental impact, potentially cutting it in half or more.

Continue reading “The real smartphone (and environment) killer? The Operating System.”

At Murena, we’re on a mission to deliver operating systems, apps and cloud storage that offer exceptional privacy protection from invasive data harvesting practices common to big tech and app publishers, all without compromising usability. Moreover, our open source approach facilitates your digital sovereignty, whether you are a person, a business, a non-profit or a government.

This approach sets us distinctly apart. We are often compared to “security-hardened” platforms designed primarily to withstand targeted attacks on one individual, frequently sacrificing ease of use. Our philosophy is different: we build technology that’s accessible, practical, and human-centered — for both individuals and organizations. And this technology protects you from large-scale data collection by big tech companies.

Continue reading “Murena & /e/OS 2025: another leap towards Usable Privacy for All”

We’re living in an age where every tap and every swipe can feed the data collection practices of Big Tech giants. Smartphones have become integral to our daily transactions, highlighting the growing need for secure, privacy-respecting payment solutions.

Google Pay might appear convenient, but it comes at a significant cost: your personal data. Every transaction provides yet another data point, further fueling Google’s extensive data-driven business model. Murena and /e/OS provide a degoogled, privacy-first alternative. Yet, until recently, privacy-conscious users faced challenges accessing mainstream payment services without compromising their values.

Continue reading “Practical Payment Solutions for Murena and /e/OS Users”

À l’ère numérique actuelle, la vie privée est un luxe que peu peuvent se permettre. Nos smartphones sont devenus les yeux et les oreilles de forces invisibles. Des géants de la technologie aux entités douteuses, chacun de nos mouvements est suivi, enregistré et vendu. Être suivi n’est pas seulement une préoccupation abstraite – cela a des conséquences réelles et tangibles…

Continue reading “Utilisateurs de smartphones : Vous êtes surveillés ! Comment protéger vos vies personnelles et professionnelles pour vous prémunir du viol numérique.”

[Version en Français ici] In today’s digital age, privacy is a luxury few can afford. Our smartphones have become the eyes and ears of unseen forces. From tech giants to shady entities, our every move is tracked, recorded, and sold. Being tracked isn’t just an abstract concern—it has real, tangible consequences…

Continue reading “Smartphone users: You are Being Watched! Protect Your personal and professional lives to avoid digital rape.”