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[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

On the one hand, sure. On the other hand, if there hasn't been even a tiny bug fix or feature update in that long it calls into question (at least for me) whether when there is inevitably a breaking change, security issue with a library, whatever - that it will be addressed. If I don't have some level of confidence in that, I'd rather not rely on the tool.

This kind of concern could be handled by contacting the developer or engaging with the community around the tool to see what the project status is, and why it isn't being updated.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago

And its backed by the Linux Foundation! So it can survive things like Hashicorp's silly attempt to claim copyright infringement.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I've used Hetzner for years without issue. Accessed through VPNs to the control panel without problems, changed password no issue, etc. I've never heard of them being "known for" the behavior you describe. This is just anecdote vs anecdote, though. I'd be interested to see some kinda evidence of what you're saying.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Maybe not, but like you were told from another comment waze is also a Google/Alphabet product. As an otherwise near fully de-googled phone user, google maps is still the best option I know of.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 7 months ago

He's contributing a useful video, you're contributing useless vitriol.

[–] [email protected] 54 points 8 months ago (1 children)

If your company is implementing an app that is basically a toggle switch or power button, it'll probably look like the first one. If your company is implementing an internal search engine, it'll probably look like the second one. If anybody is implementing a data entry system meant to be used by trained individuals at a workstation, its gonna look like option three. You might as well complain about a CNC mill being more complicated than a screwdriver, they're different tools.

[–] [email protected] 49 points 10 months ago (16 children)

Once they are cheaper and more durable I'll buy one. Its still a new form factor that hasn't been perfected yet, but that doesn't mean its wrong for manufacturers to keep at it

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

They could have a partnership with xfinity to use all those "open" WiFi networks, for one. Or some other sneaky way of sending data.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Works fine, I have two smart TVs I did that to.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Hard to say. Information is valuable in any type of economy, so it may be more to do with where public concensus lies on privacy issues, and the competency/trustworthiness of oversight.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

Lol, if you like. I don't support Google at all (at least, the violation of privacy rights). But I can see why their behavior happens, and it's more to do with corruption and apathy. I blame the average person more than Google, because if it wasn't tolerated (I.e., people in general gave the slightest shit) or privacy laws were enforced and/or written for the digital age, it wouldn't happen. And since it is tolerated, companies that don't participate are largely outcompeted by those that do.

I am viscerally disgusted by where privacy is at in the digital age, but at this point, no, I don't see it as a problem with any particular tech company.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago (4 children)

There's no point in hating Google. Hate the systemic inadequacies that allow their abuse, and those of other tech giants, to not only thrive but become borderline mandatory for success at that level.

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