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Re:Apple decimated Meta's ad-tech empire. Now, it's targetin... by Schroedingersat on Thursday September 01, 2022 @09:12AM (#32675783)
> I certainly hope our future is not one where we buy devices and they come pre-loaded with ads and use our data as well?

And yet we still refuse to use or support devices that are owned by the user.

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Re:Apple decimated Meta's ad-tech empire. Now, it's targetin... by timmyboop on Thursday September 01, 2022 @09:58AM (#32676279)
What kind of device would that be? I'd love to support it.
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Re:Apple decimated Meta's ad-tech empire. Now, it's targetin... by Schroedingersat on Thursday September 01, 2022 @09:57PM (#32685725)
There are many computers to choose from (system76 as an example). Although with various 'security' features that is slowly being eroded. Arm systems are powerful enough as an alternative for many uses.

Dual booting and unlocked phones still exist (second hand fairphone or even pixel is an option) which at least let you own the user land. As do the linux projects stated. There were quite a few dual boot capable phones a few years back, but they received little interest.

Smart home devices don't need to connect to the cloud. Buy a zigbee one if you really need a remote control your light bulb.

TVs that don't connectto the internet still exist.

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Re:Apple decimated Meta's ad-tech empire. Now, it's targetin... by paulryanrogers on Thursday September 01, 2022 @10:15AM (#32676499)
Librem? Maybe PinePhone?
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Re:Apple decimated Meta's ad-tech empire. Now, it's targetin... by timmyboop on Thursday September 01, 2022 @11:00AM (#32677275)
Librem is 1299 USD which is roughly 100000 INR. I cannot afford that. Even If i could it is not available in India. Pinephone is not available in India either. What other options do I have?
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Re:Apple decimated Meta's ad-tech empire. Now, it's targetin... by programmer_dude on Thursday September 01, 2022 @09:58AM (#32676287)
What are these magical devices that you speak of?
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