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Re:Google to end support for OnHub routers in 2022 by ClumsyPilot on Tuesday December 21, 2021 @05:35AM (#29635988)
That atrocious. Either this is vandalism, or we have no rights to private property any more
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Re:Google to end support for OnHub routers in 2022 by christophilus on Tuesday December 21, 2021 @08:21AM (#29637099)
Or, just don’t buy “smart” devices whose software isn’t FOSS? Otherwise, you really never can be sure that you own a smart device.
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Re:Google to end support for OnHub routers in 2022 by ClumsyPilot on Tuesday December 21, 2021 @02:29PM (#29641095)
'should we do something about criminals shooting random people in the street?'

'Just don't leave hone without a bulletproof vest'

There are no 'dumb' tvs left any more. Soon the same fate will befall all other devices.

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Re:Google to end support for OnHub routers in 2022 by christophilus on Tuesday December 21, 2021 @04:06PM (#29642086)
I don't disagree with you. But all the same, I don't buy smart anything, if there's any viable alternative. My light switches, blinds, bed, clothing, shoes, light bulbs, toaster, etc are all dumb.

If I did buy a "smart" thing, it would have to be rootable and hackable and OSS-friendly (e.g. I need to be able to control it if the company goes belly up) or I won't buy it.

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