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Re:Go claims telemetry objectors arguing in bad faith and vi... by alkonaut on Monday February 13, 2023 @08:54AM (#34773362)
> why would a compiler need internet access

It doesn't. It compiles without internet access. If it has internet access it can also send telemetry data. If the compiler refused to work in all cases where it couldn't send telemetry data, I'd see the point...

Re:Go claims telemetry objectors arguing in bad faith and vi... by orbz on Monday February 13, 2023 @09:35AM (#34773851)
The go toolchain requires internet access to download imported modules unless you aggressively vendor.
Re:Go claims telemetry objectors arguing in bad faith and vi... by alkonaut on Monday February 13, 2023 @09:40AM (#34773912)
Sorry I meant "even when blocking the telemetry calls"