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Re:Localsend: An open-source cross-platform alternative to A... by t43562 on Tuesday April 28, 2026 @11:00AM (#47935586)
setting up local networks is so trivial compared to forcing everyone to buy an Apple gizmo.
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Re:Localsend: An open-source cross-platform alternative to A... by bee_rider on Tuesday April 28, 2026 @11:07AM (#47935690)
True. But I mean these are photos (from strangers that you aren’t even willing to exchange phone numbers with?). It is a really non-essential feature anyway, so most likely everybody who doesn’t have an Apple device skips it.
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Re:Localsend: An open-source cross-platform alternative to A... by lukeschlather on Tuesday April 28, 2026 @10:30PM (#47943571)
If it's videos sending over local wifi is the best option, even with people you know.
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Re:Localsend: An open-source cross-platform alternative to A... by maratc on Wednesday April 29, 2026 @06:25AM (#47946360)
The real choice though is between (a) buying an apple gizmo and not having to set up local networks; and (b) buying a non-apple gizmo and having to do that.
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Re:Localsend: An open-source cross-platform alternative to A... by t43562 on Thursday April 30, 2026 @02:08AM (#47958781)
...and guilt tripping people you meet on holiday for their phone choice because it's inconvenient for you.
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