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I'm surprised they don't have a version available that has a built in permanent "ad-bar" on the side of the screen that allows them to distribute them for free
by proee 17y ago
I'm surprised they don't have a version available that has a built in permanent "ad-bar" on the side of the screen that allows them to distribute them for free without contracts. Granted the HN community could quickly find a way to remove it or format the OS altogether. But most average people would not be able to do this and they would just put up with the ad.
- okmnjiuhb 17y agoIt's been one 10years ago in the last boom. Removing the OS wasn't an issue - if it didn't contact the site every few days to get a new set of ads you were in violation of your contract and they charged your CC. the HN community equivalent went to huge lengths to have fake proxies that downloaded and discarded the ads - far more effort than it was worth to get a $99 computer for free.
- proee 17y agoWell I'm just surprised things are not going down this road. I figured when android was getting close to release they would have a bunch of "free" Google phones with service and shake up the industry by payment for them via adwords. There must not be enough money in ads to support a Google phone or they probably would have gone down that road. Thoughts?