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The alternative that exists today that I can buy and all the apps I need for work will actually exist and function correctly is called…

bojan 2y ago
Fairphone 4.
- bobim 2y ago
  With which OS to have both privacy and Banking apps running in a jailed-signed container? (Genuine question)
- toastal 2y ago
  Sustainable brands don’t remove their headphone jacks then start selling wireless headphones that require more batteries & rely on firmware updates
antiframe 2y ago
GrapheneOS for mobile. Any Linux distro on desktop.
Rochus 2y ago
> all the apps I need for work The whole thing is like an intentional vicious circle. People buy the systems because certain applications are available on them (or rather because that's what everyone does), and the application manufacturers support the systems where the most customers are expected. But if one takes an impartial look at which applications or functions are really needed for a company, there are certainly alternatives. Unfortunately, the open source community sabotages itself, e.g. by constantly changing the ABI of essential functions and thus undermining the portability of non-open source applications (see e.g. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32471624 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32471624).
- Rochus 2y ago
  I find it very regrettable that now also on HN the flagging function is being misused more and more often to suppress other, but completely legitimate views. It is obvious that the majority of people are unaware of this problem or marginalize it, but that does not make it any less critical. My statement was: Apparently, people prefer to buy expensive devices that eavesdrop and patronize them. As long as this continues and people don't run away from these manufacturers, they will continue with the trend and patronize people even more.
LAC-Tech 2y ago
I run desktop linux and I've had no issue with joining zoom or teams calls.
worksonmine 2y ago
The hardware is difficult but people are working on it. If you really want all firmware to be open old Thinkpads are popular but I've never tried it myself. And Linux/*BSD should be your OS. I've been using Linux for over a decade and don't miss anything. If your work mandates something you can't solve with Linux the issue is with your work and you should push to change that.

bojan 2y ago

Fairphone 4.

bobim 2y ago
With which OS to have both privacy and Banking apps running in a jailed-signed container? (Genuine question)
toastal 2y ago
Sustainable brands don’t remove their headphone jacks then start selling wireless headphones that require more batteries & rely on firmware updates

antiframe 2y ago

GrapheneOS for mobile. Any Linux distro on desktop.

Rochus 2y ago

> all the apps I need for work The whole thing is like an intentional vicious circle. People buy the systems because certain applications are available on them (or rather because that's what everyone does), and the application manufacturers support the systems where the most customers are expected. But if one takes an impartial look at which applications or functions are really needed for a company, there are certainly alternatives. Unfortunately, the open source community sabotages itself, e.g. by constantly changing the ABI of essential functions and thus undermining the portability of non-open source applications (see e.g. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32471624 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32471624).

Rochus 2y ago
I find it very regrettable that now also on HN the flagging function is being misused more and more often to suppress other, but completely legitimate views. It is obvious that the majority of people are unaware of this problem or marginalize it, but that does not make it any less critical. My statement was: Apparently, people prefer to buy expensive devices that eavesdrop and patronize them. As long as this continues and people don't run away from these manufacturers, they will continue with the trend and patronize people even more.

LAC-Tech 2y ago

I run desktop linux and I've had no issue with joining zoom or teams calls.

worksonmine 2y ago

The hardware is difficult but people are working on it. If you really want all firmware to be open old Thinkpads are popular but I've never tried it myself. And Linux/*BSD should be your OS. I've been using Linux for over a decade and don't miss anything. If your work mandates something you can't solve with Linux the issue is with your work and you should push to change that.