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Re:Google shifting to “upstream first” Linux kernel approach... by wizzwizz4 on Thursday September 23, 2021 @07:38AM (#28627806)
> And if you truly cared about software freedom, you wouldn't be buying carrier locked devices in the first place.

This irks me. Not everyone has such choice about what to buy.

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Re:Google shifting to “upstream first” Linux kernel approach... by techrat on Thursday September 23, 2021 @07:46AM (#28627860)
> This irks me. Not everyone has such choice about what to buy.

Not an excuse anymore. Motorola has universal devices that work on all carriers. Including the most difficult ones in the US, Verizon and AT&T. The unlocked Motorola devices are also often cheaper than getting a device through a carrier.

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Re:Google shifting to “upstream first” Linux kernel approach... by lotsofpulp on Thursday September 23, 2021 @09:21AM (#28628712)
It has not been an excuse since 10+ years ago in the US.
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Re:Google shifting to “upstream first” Linux kernel approach... by krzyk on Thursday September 23, 2021 @09:09AM (#28628555)
> Not everyone has such choice about what to buy.

There is always a choice. There are multiple devices at given price point.

Taking credit to buy a mobile is not a wise choice ever.

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