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[48]: images/github_ban.png [48]: images/github_ban.png
[49]: https://www.iccl.ie/digital-data/iccl-report-on-the-scale-of-real-time-bidding-data-broadcasts-in-the-u-s-and-europe/ [49]: https://www.iccl.ie/digital-data/iccl-report-on-the-scale-of-real-time-bidding-data-broadcasts-in-the-u-s-and-europe/
[50]: https://github.com/wireapp/kalium#github-packages-authentication [50]: https://github.com/wireapp/kalium#github-packages-authentication
[51]: https://sfconservancy.org/GiveUpGitHub
# Direct practical problems with using Microsoft Github # Direct practical problems with using Microsoft Github
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## Ethical problems with using Microsoft products and services ## Ethical problems with using Microsoft products and services
8. Microsoft harms the **environment** by serving the two most destructive oil companies in the world: [ExxonMobil][9] and [Chevron][10]. 9. Microsoft harms the **environment** by serving the two most destructive oil companies in the world: [ExxonMobil][9] and [Chevron][10].
1. (#ExxonKnew) Exxon notoriously [knew][11] about climate change 1. (#ExxonKnew) Exxon notoriously [knew][11] about climate change
since 1977. They not only kept it secret from the public, but since 1977. They not only kept it secret from the public, but
they also financed a disinformation campaign. they also financed a disinformation campaign.
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actually wants Windows. actually wants Windows.
1. MS [hoards][42] software patents and uses them to [fight free software][43]. 1. MS [hoards][42] software patents and uses them to [fight free software][43].
1. Github [has an F rating][44] by the FSF. 1. Github [has an F rating][44] by the FSF.
## Remedial actions
The Software Conservancy has a [Give Up Github campaign][51] which
suggests actions you can take to help support this movement.