Re:It's time to make computing personal again
by BrenBarn on Monday January 20, 2025 @02:39PM
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> The Microsofts, googles and Apples of this world excel in actually delivering results. And it can be argued that that's more important than you really "owning" a device or a service.
Not to go too Godwin here but that sounds like a "Hitler made the trains run on time" argument. There are all kinds of things that "deliver results" but with hidden costs that are unacceptable when brought into the light.
Re:It's time to make computing personal again
by Culiper on Monday January 20, 2025 @05:42PM
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Yes I understand, but all I’m saying is that there is an argument to be made there. And luckily the transgressions of Microsoft pale in comparison to the Nazi regime :-)
Not to go too Godwin here but that sounds like a "Hitler made the trains run on time" argument. There are all kinds of things that "deliver results" but with hidden costs that are unacceptable when brought into the light.