Comment on Google Intros Chromebook Plus Devices With More Power, Apps and AI for $399
mishimaenjoyer@kbin.social 11 months agoyou're confusing things, i talk about not handing over my internet profile and it's associated data to a conglomerate to make money off it, you talk about anonymity. two different pair of shoes.
Salamendacious@lemmy.world 11 months ago
So in my mind they are connected. These companies, especially credit card companies and Facebook, are taking your data (due to a lack of anonymity), associating it with your identity, and making money off it. Even if you aren’t seeing targeted ads your data is being sold. The argument can definitely be made that you want to limit it but if you exist on the web there’s a profile tracking you somewhere.
mishimaenjoyer@kbin.social 11 months ago
... and by that, a chromebook is a great extension within this business model since it leaves you know choice but to use the botnet :)
Salamendacious@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Will depending on how technical you want to get there is a vibrant community that is willing to show you guys to strip Google from the control and put Linux on it. I think every Internet connected device does the same thing. Apple included.
mishimaenjoyer@kbin.social 11 months ago
why would i buy a machine i have to "hack" in the first place to use it as i need it to when i can have a similar or better machine for less money without any restrictions?