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Commodore's Next Hardware Release Is Dumb, And Proud Of It (www.timeextension.com)
submitted 2 months ago by sundray@lemmus.org to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] null@piefed.nullspace.lol 0 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

I mean, it's not like it comes preloaded or anything. It's Linux, you can choose install (or not install) whatever you want.

Edit: Good Lord, it actually does come preloaded. Unreal.

[–] NewNewAugustEast@lemmy.zip 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It’s Linux, you can choose install (or not install) whatever you want.

yes, well except that is what they are trying to patent (as far as I can tell) using key based tools to not allow certain apps and DNS filtering as well. If its based on linux, thats one thing, but doesnt stop them from locking things down.

[–] null@piefed.nullspace.lol 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Sure, but the point is, it doesn't come with WhatsApp on it.

[–] NewNewAugustEast@lemmy.zip 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

According to their ad, it does.

[–] null@piefed.nullspace.lol 0 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

No, it's showcasing the ability to install Android apps.

which offers 99% compatibility with Android apps, including WhatsApp, Google Maps, and Spotify.

[–] GMac@feddit.org 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Wait, where? Is that in te video i didnt watch? Preloaded whatsapp spyware is a dealbreaker if it cant be removed easily and immediately.