• zqps@sh.itjust.works
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    Despite efforts to the contrary, PC is still an inherently far more open platform, with better alternatives available.

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        I can fully encrypt my PC/BIOS password/secureboot if I have Linux on it. If I relock my bootloader with Android then I’m completely fucked if anything goes sideways. If I leave it open the phone gives a fucking warning on boot that the phone is unlocked and may be insecure and that warning can’t be disabled or locked. (Pixels)

        I hope Android gets taken away from Google, 11 was the last somewhat useful upgrade.

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        Linux is a better alternative to windows than, e.g., LineageOS is to android?

        It’s true. Camera apps for example are much, much worse than the OEM version.

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        I’m saying it’s more accessible, and probably better known.

        PCs are fundamentally designed to be OS-agnostic, Android hardware is not.