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Ask HN: (StrawPoll) Would you want an alternative privacy-focused ecosystem?
- TristanMB 5y agoHey HN. I am seeing if people want an entirely new ecosystem. - Windows 11 and Microsoft ruin everything they touch - Apple is overpriced, and trying to take control of the privacy narrative - Privacy should be a focus for the future - Google's data collection is getting out of hand - Linux, web 3.0, etc seem to be on an upwards trend - No good consumer-friendly alternative to iOS or Android what are your thoughts?
- JohnFen 5y agoI want such a thing so badly that I've assembled and maintain it for myself.
- TristanMB 5y agocare to explain how you have it set up? very curious
- JohnFen 5y agoSure, it's not really mysterious. I don't use Microsoft or Apple OSes (I use Linux right now, but I'm transitioning to BSD because I'm not comfortable with the direction Linux is going) I don't use Google services. I don't use cloud services or social media. Instead, I run my own servers to provide services that cover the same needs. I use a custom Android ROM, but ultimately will cease using a smartphone altogether and go back to a feature phone. As with all things security and privacy related, my approach is an imperfect tradeoff, of course.
- verdverm 5y agoWhat is web3?