Heather, yes - the easiest option is to purchase GNU computers, and in so
doing support the challenging efforts from the wonderful individuals
developing free source products and services.
I wish to see free source thrive worldwide.
I use the phrase "free source" to counter the "open source" confusion.
I like how "copyleft" counters "copyright"
Once my Trisquel laptop arrives I'll have a lot of learning to do to get it
operationally assisting me seamlessly in the background as I continue my
efforts on the internet.
The applications I am currently testing on the Triquel ISO USB stick are very
basic and lack many of the end-user friendly features I have made a habit of
using.
Such as downloading videos from the firefox browser; blocking advertisements;
...
As I consider this, Keeping my home network free may be more challenging (and
expensive) than I thought.
But I think the greatest value is in our freedom, which is priceless.
Cheers!