• @3laws
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    52 years ago

    internet privacy and reducing data

    Then I think you’re ready to make the full jump to FOSS. I was into Linux when I was a little pre-teen, and I’ve only gotten more into it as big data hungry mega corporate induced culture preyed upon us.

    I still use Twitch and Discord but I finally deleted my data on Instagram, Twitter, Reddit and rn I’m working on doing the same for Microsoft and Google. Goodbye Android.

    • Danacus
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      32 years ago

      Out of curiosity, what kind of phone are you using at the moment, if not an Android phone?

      • @3laws
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        22 years ago

        Was not clear enough, I ditched Googled Android for technically AOSP. LG V40, currently on LineageOS, jumping ship to Evolution X probs this week.

        Although I’ve been paying close attention to PostmarketOS and as soon as a better-esh phone than mine gets dialy driver support by the community I’m finally making the full switch to Linux.

        • Danacus
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          12 years ago

          I’m currently using GrapheneOS on a Google Pixel 6a (a legitimate way to degoogle, ironic as it may sound). I used to run LineageOS on my previous phone.

          I have tried porting pmOS to one of my old phones for fun, but never succeeded unfortunately. Maybe it will be a feasible option in the future?

          • @3laws
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            12 years ago

            Google Pixel 6a

            I almost got one second hand but the Qi charge was a deal breaker.

            Maybe it will be a feasible option in the future?

            Even if it isn’t, Phosh itself is still going strong to the point that I can see it 99.9% merged into GNOME master.

            • Danacus
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              12 years ago

              I doubt Phosh will merge with GNOME, since GNOME Mobile already exists and might even be overtaking Phosh.

              • @3laws
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                22 years ago

                You’re right. I haven’t catch up with Mobile. I actually stopped using GNOME personally but I’ll won’t lose track since I gotta maintain my partner’s laptop on vanilla Fedora.

      • @peanutyam
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        22 years ago

        Pixel 7 Pro for personal use and an iPhone 14 Pro for work. I would like some of the polish of iOS in Android and some of the ease of use and less restrictions on iOS but both have their pros and cons.

      • @3laws
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        12 years ago

        I should have been more specific. I know AOSP is a thing. It’s not what I want.

    • @peanutyam
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      22 years ago

      Absolutely however I do not own a person computer currently as I have to use one for work - when I did own one until recently I usually ran Manjaro on it. I started tinkering with Linux back in the days of early Ubuntu as an alternative to Windows XP :)

      • @3laws
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        12 years ago

        I worked IT for a while, making sure I could run Linux on my work computer was a priority in every job.

        • @peanutyam
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          22 years ago

          Unfortunately I don’t work in IT - Aerospace Engineer and don’t get a say in IT and operating systems generally!