I offer old Apple gear to friends so that they can iMessage and FaceTime. If I were mainly on linux, I'd do the same with open messaging apps. (admittedly, not

I offer old Apple gear to friends so that they can iMessage and FaceTime. If I were mainly on linux, I'd do the same with open messaging apps. (admittedly, not mobile ones. YET) Except that I already gave away all my old PC hardware. There's actually a benefit of using software that's not tied to a phone number, a drastic decline in spam. I really don't intend to apply for a laborer position in Alameda. And let's face it, the unreadable white type on a bright green background punishes only the Apple users who have to squint at it. (Will rose-colored sunglasses work?).(pulls out No. 25 photographic filter) YES!