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<!DOCTYPE html>
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<title>Fix Ubuntu</title>
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<meta name="description" content="If you're an Ubuntu user and you're using the default settings, each time you start typing in Dash (to open an application or search for a file on your computer), your search terms get sent to a variety of third parties, some of which advertise to you.">
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<h1 class="logo">fix ubuntu</h1>
<p class="intro">By default, Ubuntu sends some of your information to third parties without asking you to opt-in. Follow these 6 simple steps to fix Ubuntu and restore your privacy.</p>
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<div class="left">
<p><span>1.</span> Open <strong>Ubuntu Software Center</strong></p>
<img src="/assets/img/step1.png" alt="step1" width="449" height="320">
<p><span>2.</span> Search for <strong>unity tweak tool</strong>, and click <strong>Install</strong></p>
<img src="/assets/img/step2.png" alt="step1" width="1131" height="259">
<p><span>3.</span> Type your password to install</p>
<img src="/assets/img/blank.gif" data-src="/assets/img/step3.png" alt="Step 3" onload="lzld(this)">
<noscript><img src="/assets/img/step3.png" alt="Step 3" width="641" height="233"></noscript>
<p><span>4.</span> When installation is finished, open <strong>Unity Tweak Tool</strong></p>
<img src="/assets/img/blank.gif" data-src="/assets/img/step4.png" alt="Step 4" onload="lzld(this)">
<noscript><img src="/assets/img/step4.png" alt="Step 4" width="449" height="320"></noscript>
<p><span>5.</span> Click <strong>Search</strong></p>
<img src="/assets/img/blank.gif" data-src="/assets/img/step5.png" alt="Step 5" onload="lzld(this)">
<noscript><img src="/assets/img/step5.png" alt="Step 5" width="747" height="238"></noscript>
<p><span>6.</span> Uncheck <strong>Search online sources</strong> and <strong>Show "More Suggestions"</strong></p>
<img src="/assets/img/blank.gif" data-src="/assets/img/step6.png" alt="Step 6" onload="lzld(this)">
<noscript><img src="/assets/img/step6.png" alt="Step 6" width="747" height="504"></noscript>
<p>That's it! Now when you type search terms into Dash, they won't get sent to Ubuntu or any third party companies.</p>
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<div class="right">
<h2>What's this about?</h2>
<p>
If you're an Ubuntu user and you're using the default settings, each time you start
typing in Dash (to open an application or search for a file on your computer),
your search terms get sent to a variety of third parties, some of which advertise to you.
</p>
<p>
Ubuntu should protect user privacy by default. Since it doesn't, you can follow these steps to disable the parts of Ubuntu which are invasive to your privacy.
</p>
<p class="small">
Note: This privacy problem only affects Unity. If you use GNOME
(<code>sudo apt-get install gnome-shell</code>) or any other desktop environment,
or if you run an Ubuntu derivative like <a href="http://www.linuxmint.com/">Linux Mint</a>,
<a href="http://xubuntu.org/">Xubuntu</a>, <a href="http://www.kubuntu.org/">Kubuntu</a>, etc.,
you won't have this problem.
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2012/10/privacy-ubuntu-1210-amazon-ads-and-data-leaks">Read more</a>.
</p>
<h2 class="spacer-2x">In the Media</h2>
<ul class="media">
<li>
<a href="https://micahflee.com/2013/11/canonical-shouldnt-abuse-trademark-law-to-silence-critics-of-its-privacy-decisions/">
<strong>micahflee.com</strong>
<br>
Canonical shouldn't abuse trademark law to silence critics of its privacy decisions
</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/11/canonical-abused-trademark-law-to-target-a-site-critical-of-ubuntu-privacy/">
<img src="/assets/img/arstechnica.png" alt="arstechnica" width="83" height="30">
<br>
Canonical "abused trademark law" to target a site critical of Ubuntu privacy
</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2013/11/fixubuntu/">
<img src="/assets/img/wired.png" alt="wired" width="97" height="20">
<br>
Linux Outfit Canonical Launches Campaign to Silence Privacy Critic
</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20131107/17583725174/disappointing-to-see-canonical-act-like-trademark-bully-over-ubuntu.shtml">
<img src="/assets/img/techdirt.png" alt="techdirt" width="101" height="25">
<br>
Disappointing To See Canonical Act Like A Trademark Bully Over Ubuntu
</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.markshuttleworth.com/archives/1299">
<strong>markshuttleworth.com</strong>
<br>
Occasionally we make mistakes. When we do it's appropriate to apologise, address them, and take steps to ensure they don't happen again.
</a>
</li>
</ul>
<ul class="text-center list-inline spacer-2x">
<li><a href="https://github.com/micahflee/fixubuntu">Github</a></li>
<li>•</li>
<li><a href="https://micahflee.com/">Contact</a></li>
</ul>
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<footer class="footer small" role="contentinfo">
<p>
<strong>Disclaimer:</strong> In case you are either <strong>1)</strong> a complete idiot;
or <strong>2)</strong> a lawyer; or <strong>3)</strong> both,
please be aware that this site is not affiliated with or approved by Canonical Limited.
This site <em>criticizes</em> Canonical for certain privacy-invading features of Ubuntu
and teaches users how to fix them. So, obviously, the site is not approved by Canonical.
And our use of the trademarked term Ubuntu is plainly descriptive — it helps
the public find this site and understand its message.
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