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> Developing modern software without being able to observe its operation is simply not realistic. Go manages to do it, as does Linux, and Debian. I think this
by sneak 3y ago
> Developing modern software without being able to observe its operation is simply not realistic.
Go manages to do it, as does Linux, and Debian.
I think this sort of thinking is poisonous. Just because it is common does not make it ethical or justified.
- manfre 3y agoDiscussion of Go toolchain wanting to add telemetry for these same reasons. This casts doubts on how well they're managing to do it. https://github.com/golang/go/discussions/58409 https://github.com/golang/go/discussions/58409
- sneak 3y agoThey concluded (correctly) that opt-in was the only reasonable approach.
- semiquaver 3y agoBe careful you don’t hurt yourself moving those goalposts.
- charcircuit 3y ago>as does Linux Linux has a lot of telemetry features which businesses can use to aggregate data on how it is operating. These businesses if they identify problems submit patches to fix them. >and Debian Debian has telemtry on what packages people install. https://popcon.debian.org/ https://popcon.debian.org/