- To remove or disable any feature or code that is sending data to Google servers, or at least to anonymize those accesses
- To offer non-Google default online services, including for search.
-the Google default search engine is removed and replaced by other services (see below in [default apps](/what-s-e/#e-default-applications) and services)
-The Google default search engine is removed and replaced by other services (see below in [default apps](/what-s-e/#e-default-applications) and services)
- Google Services are replaced by microG and alternative services (see below for more details)
- All Google apps are removed and replaced by equivalent Open Source applications. The one exception is the [Maps Application](/maps)
- No use of Google servers to check connectivity
- NTP servers are not Google NTP servers anymore
- DNS default servers are not Google anymore, and their settings can be enforced by the user to a specific server
-network Geolocation was using Mozilla Location Services in addition to GPS. Since Mozilla Location Services has been closed mid-2024, e Foundation has set up an anonymous proxy to the HERE location service (https://www.here.com/docs/bundle/network-positioning-api-developer-guide-v2/page/README.html) as a short term plan to ensure continuity of service for /e/OS users. So far the service has proven to work well while protecting user's privacy. However, since the HERE API service has a significant cost for e Foundation, we're working on more long term options.
-?etwork Geolocation was using Mozilla Location Services in addition to GPS. Since Mozilla Location Services has been closed mid-2024, e Foundation has set up an anonymous proxy to the HERE location service (https://www.here.com/docs/bundle/network-positioning-api-developer-guide-v2/page/README.html) as a short term plan to ensure continuity of service for /e/OS users. So far the service has proven to work well while protecting user's privacy. However, since the HERE API service has a significant cost for e Foundation, we're working on more long term options.
- CalDAV/CardDAV management and synchronization application (DAVDroid) is fully integrated with the user account and calendar/contact application
For a detailed response please go through the document given [here]({% translate_link support-topics/deGoogling-scope-and-definition-within-the-context-of-eos %})
