Here in Germany, we are forced to use Windows in schools because “it’s what the kids need in the real world”.
By forcing Windows to work cloud-only, they are literally making it illegal to use in schools here, because we can’t force children to use anything doing data-harvesting in order to pursue their education.
Well they are not wrong I guess. Windows will continue to be the main operating system everywhere. But smart and interested kids will pick linux still. :)
At this rate if Germany becomes a leader in exporting non data harvesting devices/vehicles I can assure you I’ll be buying all my electronics from Germany soon enough.
At the very least, their vehicles (mine at least) require you to opt-in if you want data harvesting.
For Mercedes’ app, the privacy policy outlines everything that needs to be shared with them for its functionality and then anonymized telemetry is opt-in, rather than opt-out. I didn’t opt in because even if it’s anonymized, I don’t need anybody knowing certain things, like how fast I drive. Also it explicitly stated that if you opt into the telemetry, you “have to inform anyone who borrows your vehicle that anonymized data is being collected”. I appreciate that, it’s a lot more transparent than most companies are.
That’s going to be interesting.
Here in Germany, we are forced to use Windows in schools because “it’s what the kids need in the real world”.
By forcing Windows to work cloud-only, they are literally making it illegal to use in schools here, because we can’t force children to use anything doing data-harvesting in order to pursue their education.
Fun times ahead!
in the US, all the kids use chrome books, data harvesting is rampant
Well they are not wrong I guess. Windows will continue to be the main operating system everywhere. But smart and interested kids will pick linux still. :)
Sounds like the beginning of the Linux revolution starting with kids!
based microsoft accelerating linux growth by making windows shit 🙏
At this rate if Germany becomes a leader in exporting non data harvesting devices/vehicles I can assure you I’ll be buying all my electronics from Germany soon enough.
Germany exports cars that require a subscription fee to use the seat heater. It’s not data harvesting, but it’s still pure evil.
At the very least, their vehicles (mine at least) require you to opt-in if you want data harvesting.
For Mercedes’ app, the privacy policy outlines everything that needs to be shared with them for its functionality and then anonymized telemetry is opt-in, rather than opt-out. I didn’t opt in because even if it’s anonymized, I don’t need anybody knowing certain things, like how fast I drive. Also it explicitly stated that if you opt into the telemetry, you “have to inform anyone who borrows your vehicle that anonymized data is being collected”. I appreciate that, it’s a lot more transparent than most companies are.