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I reluctantly comment here, but.. The misuse of technology (see: end of encryption; end of privacy; end of freedom; slippery slopes, etc.) could (by my perspect
by eth0up 10y ago
I reluctantly comment here, but.. The misuse of technology (see: end of encryption; end of privacy; end of freedom; slippery slopes, etc.) could (by my perspective) lead to massive problems, including political/ideological persecution. However, "directly comparable" it probably isn't, yet.
If (IF) a time comes when the only software available is proprietary, restrictive, invasive and possibly insecure, in a world where software is ubiquitous and often essential, I think that could be bad. The definition of fascism does come to mind.
- mverwijs 10y agoThe question that pops up into my mind is: what steps preceed such a world? Microsoft blocking installs of Linux on computers that I own, seems one of those steps to me.
- eth0up 10y agoI suspect a three-letter agency or two may be taking some steps, certainly not impaired by telemetry, backdoors or hording vulnerabilities - all of which I sort of prefer to try and avoid by using the OS and configuration of my choice.
- pjmlp 10y ago> If (IF) a time comes when the only software available is proprietary You mean like up to the late 90's when most of us used to pay for software?