The thing with grapheneos is that it's not available to anyone. For example, pixel devices are extremely overpriced here in brazil. So, the best we can do is something like lineageos or /e/.
fulano
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Such definitions are becoming more and more complicated. I think we should standardize a name for the family of systems we use, or it will become uglier and uglier.
Recently, I had to write an academic work in the area, and an entire section was dedicated to explaining this controversy and defining what kind of system I was talking about, so that the work is reproducible.
Everything adds a little. Another thing happening are the newer Windows versions requiring stupidly high minimum requirements, pushing people with older machines into alternatives.
You can simply replace the charging dock cable (it's sold for cheap on places like aliexpress) or, if more adventurous, replace the port (requires good soldering skills).
Looks like your boxes will soon need to meet a new antarctic friend.
8GB minimum RAM is a lot of requirement for an OS. It makes Microsoft look like they have forgotten what an OS is supposed to be doing.
I wonder if they have plans for the developing countries, or if they will support windows 10 for much longer, because, if they expect most of us to meet the minimum specs, they're crazy.
And without google tracking your used apps.
I joined the community before the 1% mark. It has been such a nice journey.
When you get your tablet ready for usage, you definitely need to post here, so we will know the conclusion of your saga :D
It goes against the base principle, but, at the same time, is something quite possible to happen if things get out of control. Decentralization is complex, and brings several challenges for everyone to face.
You made a great point. This is exactly my issue with piracy. I believe it's a movement in the wrong direction, because it actually benefits the big media in the end.
Would be even better if we did our own on lemmy.