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I think the problem is that almost all the software you buy a mac for (or even things that mac users like) has this built in but calls to the developer's server

by swiley 6y ago

I think the problem is that almost all the software you buy a mac for (or even things that mac users like) has this built in but calls to the developer's servers instead. Consumer and commercial software is just all bad.

gspr 6y ago
Yet another reason why free software is essential for human technological freedom.
AngusH 6y ago
Although the open source software is copying this "always connected to the mothership" model as well. I'm thinking specifically of Firefox, but others too.