fsflover

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811.
by fsflover 8mo ago
Librem 5 runs an FSF-endorsed operating system, PureOS.
812.
by fsflover 8mo ago
> open source labelling isn't a feature to users > The downstream effects of something being open source might acquire users So labeling means nothing, but open-source is important to users. See also: enshittification.
813.
by fsflover 8mo ago
The parent wasn't speaking of a perfectly secure OS but about "preparing the lifeboats". Also, GNU/Linux somehow sufficiently secure on desktop, especially if you rely on the apps from the FLOSS repos.
814.
by fsflover 8mo ago
Why not postmarketOS or Mobian?
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by fsflover 8mo ago
> Also, if you're using PureOS, what's that like? I gave a couple of links to my reviews in another comment here. > Have they updated to a debian 13 base yet? No, but they're advancing, https://forums.puri.sm
816.
by fsflover 8mo ago
If you're in Europe, I saw quite a few comments here saying that banks not requiring the duopoly do exist. Otherwise, a dedicated banking phone might be the way.
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by fsflover 8mo ago
> Backups? Everything that works on desktop GNU/Linux should work on the phone, too. I use Pika Backup app. > communication AFAIK none of the apps you listed officially support Linux ARM, so you have to go through some configurat
818.
by fsflover 8mo ago
> that desktop Linux is still doing What are you even talking about? My non-technical relatives have been using Debian for many years already.
819.
by fsflover 8mo ago
I wrote a bit here https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45276516 and here https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39461180
820.
by fsflover 8mo ago
> But if I were to tell my mom to install Pop OS, she would look at me like I'm crazy. What would she say if you asked her to install Windows? It doesn't matter. Normal people should either buy preinstalled or ask technical peo
821.
by fsflover 8mo ago
Perhaps you can't get the freedom without fighting for it?
822.
by fsflover 8mo ago
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47216763
823.
by fsflover 8mo ago
When my bank didn't support my phone, I switched the bank, not the phone.
824.
by fsflover 8mo ago
(GNU/)Linux on mobile is the true sustanable, independent OS. It relies on the existing, strong Linux development, natively runs existing Linux apps and guarantees you lifetime updates. What else do you need? Sent from my Librem 5.
825.
by fsflover 8mo ago
Yes, https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20150812/11395231925/lenov...
826.
by fsflover 8mo ago
How do you restrict the Internet access for a chosen app? Also Brave relies on Chromium, so it's a sand castle, reliable while Google allows that.
827.
by fsflover 8mo ago
You should point out the exact posts.
828.
by fsflover 8mo ago
Devices designed for Linux work flawlessly, just like it happens with Mac and Windows.
829.
by fsflover 8mo ago
> In addition to all that, by the nature of the respective code bases it presents a significantly smaller attack surface than a computer running Qubes OS. I critisize precisely because I don't understand what you're talking abo
830.
by fsflover 8mo ago
I use Qubes with TPM and Heads and with a hardware key. All based on FLOSS, so its possible.
831.
by fsflover 8mo ago
I never mentioned any commitment except accepting pull requests, did I? Qubes can do that and doesn't require a fork. Are you saying they have much more resources?
832.
by fsflover 8mo ago
This is however not their main argument. I doubt they would accept such pull request.
833.
by fsflover 8mo ago
In general.
834.
by fsflover 8mo ago
You can still find banks in Europe that do not force Google and Apple on you. They may ask you to use their own security devices for instance.
835.
by fsflover 8mo ago
Qubes OS, operating system designed for security, doesn't prevent its installation on computers without VT-d. It will just warn you.
836.
by fsflover 8mo ago
But can it still work for non-profits? For example, Qubes OS has a canary.
837.
by fsflover 8mo ago
It works with free software GNU/Linux repos.
838.
by fsflover 8mo ago
Ads are intentional psychological manipulation, and nobody should be thankful to anyone allowing this. See also: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43595269
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by fsflover 8mo ago
> I want a more robust and open phone which can take a fall and be updated long after the vendor loses interest. Such phone exists: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Librem_5
840.
by fsflover 8mo ago
It's not really a dupe if there was no discussion.

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