• Matriks404@lemmy.world
    293·
    1 day ago

    I mean, there are only two three realistic options (four if you are that one BSD user):

    • Either you use Windows and let Microsoft spy on you (or rely on unbloating scripts which might eventually break your OS and not even block all Microsoft spyware in the first place);

    • You buy overpriced Mac computer, that might also spy on you, who knows;

    • You use Linux.

    • SloganLessons@lemmy.worldEnglish
      161·
      1 day ago

      Apple does spy on you, but unlike Google and Microsoft, they don’t sell your data.

      But you still have to decide if you trust them with your info

      Linux is the way to go* if you absolutely want to avoid any kind of spyware

      *be mindful of the distro you choose. Some do have telemetry

      • A Wild Mimic appears!@lemmy.dbzer0.com
        5·
        20 hours ago

        If the telemetry is opt-in with a dialog window at first boot explaining why developers need telemetry, i don’t see the problem. It’s the difference between data freely given to help improve the system vs. data taken without consent to make you a better advertisement target.

        edit: and i am pretty sure that the average FOSS-dev has way better ethics than the average microsoft data broker.

      • grrgyle@slrpnk.net
        8·
        1 day ago

        Apple does spy on you, but unlike Google and Microsoft, they don’t sell your data.

        They are an American company though, so who knows how secure their data really is if a rich person decides they really want access.