Comment on Chrome not proceeding with Web Integrity API deemed by many to be DRM

• TimeSquirrel@kbin.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  Just need to install Linux as your primary OS and your transition to software freedom will be complete.

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  • deus@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    Doing so on the desktop is easy enough. Getting rid of Android appears to be a much harder challenge, though.

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    • onlinepersona@programming.dev ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      Android is opensource. You can get phones that support ROMs like LineageOS (would recommend a FairPhone) or /e/ (godawful name, good ROM) for example - you can buy the Murena phone for this.

      Linux phones are about 5 years away from mainstream usability, IMO.

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      • dojan@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

        I’m really looking forward to Linux phones. Have been for years. It’s sad that Mozilla and Canonicals ventures didn’t pan out because both had really fun ideas. Hell I say they had the right ideas, it just wasn’t the right time.

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      • cashews_best_nut@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

        Until banking apps except the use of custom ROMs it will be a major stumbling block to switching to them.

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      • mark@programming.dev ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

        I second the recommendation for Fairphone w/ CalyxOS. Feels just like having a Google Pixel running Android. Just way way more private.

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      • Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

        I’ve tried running Replicant and degoogled Lineage OS on an old Samsung phone many years ago. The experience was a bit rough, but tolerable as long as you’re a tech enthusiast and willing to make some sacrifices. Back then it wasn’t quite acceptable to me, because my bank app didn’t work. Then they announced that they were going to phase out the old code paper, so authentication through a mobile app was seen as the only acceptable method going forward.

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    • bingbong@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      Fingers crossed that linux gets better support and development on phones

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    • Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      Lemmy has a hate boner for Apple but iOS is dope

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    • muntedcrocodile@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      I can reccommend graphene os however u need a pixel for that

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  • TheEighthDoctor@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    I use it for work but at home with gaming and stuff it’s just not sustainable

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    • doeknius_gloek@feddit.de ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      Proton keeps getting better and better. I long for the day when I can ditch windows completely and it might not be too far away.

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      • grue@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

        If by “not too far away” you mean “5+ years ago,” then sure. That’s how long I’ve been gaming Linux-only, anyway.

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      • BaardFigur@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

        Proton is made by Steam, which locks you into their platform.

        However Wine in general, as well as Lutris also keeps getting better which is great.

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    • spatialdestiny@lemmy.one ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      What games do you play that aren’t compatible? I don’t play many of the really mainstream games. I think the last game I played that wasn’t compatible at the time was genshin impact.

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• spudwart@spudwart.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  Leaving google isn’t hard.

  Leaving YouTube specifically, however… Well, it’s been getting easier as content seems to be less and less frequent or quality.

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  • AnotherOne@feddit.de ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    I use piped/newpipe etc. and simply support creators i watch via patreon/direct donations/merch. Less money for shitty ad company more money for creatives.

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  • lemming741@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    Maps is the last one to replace. There are so many ads now that I’ll tolerate a lower quality alternative.

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    • pirat@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      There’s are some OpenStreetMap-based apps that are worth checking out. Some of them are made for specific purposes, while other are for general navigation. I’ve tried some of them through the time with various success, though I’ve still haven’t found a favorite to stick with for good. But I believe making the switch is definitely possible and probably worth it!

      You can install all the mentioned apps through F-Droid:

      • GraphHopper Maps
      • OsmAnd+
      • Organic Maps (hike/bike)
      • Alpi Maps (hike/bike)
      • SeaMapDroid (nautical)

      Additionally, use Transportr for public transport navigation almost anywhere in the world, and GMaps WV, a restricted WebView wrapper for accessing the web version of Google Maps. Intended for use when OpenStreetMap isn’t enough.)

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    • MisterD@lemmy.ca ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      I use OSMAND

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    • danque@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      I can definitely recommend maps.me it’s a great app with default offline maps. It was a great tool when traveling abroad without internet

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  • CeeBee@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    Leaving YouTube specifically,

    grayjay.app

    I’ve been using it. It’s actually pretty great.

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  • TheEighthDoctor@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    This is true, I still use youtube and I don’t see it changing soon since there are no viable alternatives.

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    • AceFuzzLord@lemm.ee ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      Closest I’d say would be a service like Odysee. Can’t really say whether their practices are better than yt or not, but I can at least confirm I’ve found a few channels I don’t wanna sub to on yt also have accounts on Odysee. As to whether or not they made those accounts/channels is a different story.

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    • WillardHerman@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      Personally, I can’t imagine what is on YouTub that’s worth watching. I don’t know, I haven’t used it in ages.

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      • TheEighthDoctor@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

        I think that’s unfair, there is so much content there and so many content creators that saying there is nothing worth watching just comes out as snobbish.

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      • Zink@programming.dev ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

        The sheer variety is the key to YouTube’s dominant position. Whatever subject you want to watch something about, there’s a very good chance you’ll find it.

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      • nils@feddit.de ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

        GraphHopper

        I can’t speak for your particular interests, but in my experience there is something for pretty much every niche. That’s what keeps YouTube in their dominant position as well.

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  • Resonosity@lemmy.ca ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    Nebula is a good alternative

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• Serinus@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  I still worry that leaving Reddit is going to make it tilt to the right. I spent a decade posting there in the hopes that it would nudge people towards sanity.

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  • livus@kbin.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    I think it probably already is somewhat, but there comes a point where trying to change the system from within becomes futile and complicit.

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  • CmdrShepard@lemmy.one ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    The right use it and all other social media sites for coordinated disinformation. No matter how much you try to combat it you’re going up against people/ideas with deep pockets and a lot of resources meaning your voice is just a drop in the bucket.

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    • Serinus@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      Sure, but there are a lot more of us, and we make more sense.

      It’s important to present people with the contrasting view when they’re presented with disinformation. It’s natural to believe the first thing you read if it’s just a narrative with no dissent.

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• MisterFrog@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  The hard part is the cost difference (I haven’t looked terribly deeply yet) Family Proton (3TB) is 395 AUD (when you sign up for 2 years)

  2 TB, 125 AUD per year for google drive, and it’s per year.

  Pro-rata that’s literally twice as expensive, and you have to sign up for 2 years to get that rate, which makes moving my stuff a hard pill to swallow :(

  Is there a plug and play service that’s as good as proton without the hefty premium?

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