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> Sounds like the problem isn't Linux, it's insecure development practices. No, it's making devices "smart". There doesn't need to be a wifi-connected computer
by PontifexMinimus 2y ago
> Sounds like the problem isn't Linux, it's insecure development practices.
No, it's making devices "smart". There doesn't need to be a wifi-connected computer inside a washing machine, cooker, or fridge. In fact all these things can run without a computer in them at all, and they're arguably better for it.
- sodality2 2y agoThe reason is demand. There's nothing wrong with a smart device (even one you find to be useless) if it's secure. Just.. don't use its smart features. I of course agree with you principally, I don't want smart devices, but it's not very malicious to have a sleep number bed sitting unconnected...
- labster 2y agoIt’s not always demand. Lots of people don’t want smart TVs, but that’s too bad. The smart TVs are subsidized to manufacture because the software can put more advertising on, which makes it a supply-side issue.
- sodality2 2y agoIf the people who wanted dumb TVs didn’t want smart TVs *enough*, they wouldn’t buy them - the reason it still works is because people just buy smart TVs and don’t use the smart features. So it’s still a demand problem - demand hasn’t dropped enough! But you’re right - demand != desires of consumers. But they’re going to optimize for what people buy, not what they want or say they want.
- danparsonson 2y ago> The reason is demand Induced demand.