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Comment What I would like (Score 1) 27

Fix the small things that just don't seem to work.

One example is when I want to switch from Bluetooth to speaker that it just accept my choice and not switch back. It's a quirk that happens here and there. The same thing happens with Android auto when the button changes color showing me that I pressed it but doesn't accept the input. I have to hold it down for a second more.

Call recording is legal here but not available. I'm told my supplier doesn't permit it and yet it's a phone I purchased. The implied additional contract is just insulting.

Volume seems to choose when to work. I don't touch the volume so it's not that I lowered it.

It feels like we are so quick to bring out features that nothing is tested or verified. Just reboot to fix the problem.

Comment Copyrigh (Score 4, Insightful) 103

was created so artists would release their work to the public and be compensated. So why do we offer copyrights on stuff that is not made available or removed from the market.

How about we change the law into something that removes copyright when it's not available, or no longer available.

We need to change the laws that allow lock in, or that change the terms after purchase.

Comment That would be true (Score 4, Insightful) 87

"What protects Europe is the ability to govern, audit, and mitigate risk, not where a company files its corporate papers," said Thomas Boue of BSA.

That would be true if the company could ignore the law of the country where it files it's papers. Then again you govern by enacting laws that impose conditions that companies have to follow therefore it's not for BSA to tell Europe how to govern.

Comment Re:Okay then, that was always allowed (Score 3, Informative) 205

Look at Microsoft history and then tell me about alternatives. If Microsoft sold MSOffice from the start there would be no MSOffice today. If the US is so great why are so many US companies based in Ireland?

Nationalism is basic social welfare for billionaires. Look at MAGA how it's destroying the constitution for the sake of Merica and its billionaires. Hurrah!

Europe is approaching this as some flex on the US because the US with it's orange clown decided that that's what needs to happen. It's not just Europe.

Comment Why is it always on the companies terms (Score 3, Insightful) 37

The company assumes no responsibility when selling software but the user needs to assume responsibly when they find something wrong with the software.

Sorry but the company needs to take better care of it's customers if it wants it's customers to care about the company.

Comment Re:I see no Ford option for me... (Score 1) 214

They got a bad rap because they put out garbage that failed and they left the customers deal with their garbage. It's not that something has a defect, it's how the manufacturer deals with it.

The F-150 is not a good example. My brother-in-law owned one because he had a friend that was a Ford mechanic and only paid for parts. He had a few recurring issues.

Comment Re:I see no Ford option for me... (Score 1) 214

I don't get the "loyal customer" comment. Did Ford do something special for you or did Ford give you the product they advertised in exchange for your hard earned cash?

For me Ford represents the worst experience I've ever received from a car dealer and a manufacturer. They basically said the lemon is your problem. Never bought a Ford since.

I've owned European, Asian, and North American vehicles and have never had a another company abandon their product like Ford. For me a vehicle is a tool like a server, if it doesn't run and meet my needs then the warranty better be respected. Just imagine how you would be treated if your payment was defective.

Customers have met their obligations for years, where is the loyalty towards customers. All we seem to be receiving in return is enshitification.

Comment Re:This is pretty well done (Score 1) 111

Question # 1; How do you get the world to subscribe to this?

Question # 2; If parents can't be bothered to supervise their kids what makes you think that this will work?

I have many more questions but just these 2 tell me that this is already just theatre to make some feel good. If you are using your phone then forget about privacy.

Comment Re:Educated guess (Score 4, Insightful) 126

It's going to take 25 years. 10 years to end long-term agreements with Microsoft, 10 years to transition and another 5 years of pain and suffering while trying to use Linux as a reliable desktop before realising that they need to switch back to Windows.

I don't think you know the meaning of the word reliable.

  Windows is proprietary. In my experience Windows is not as reliable as Linux.

Comment Re:Love systemd (Score 3, Interesting) 118

I've been administering systems remotely, thousands of miles apart, for over 30 years and never had an issue with systems not coming up until SystemD was introduced.

I'm not saying it hasn't happened to you but the choices you make generate your results. I prioritize stability, reliability and security so I never had an issue.

Labels like 'tribal kneejerk anti-SystemD people" don't help the converstation. There are people who believe their is a right tool for the job. A Swiss army knife is great for emergencies but you never see a carpenter using it as a main tool.

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