I saved a doomed Windows laptop by embracing Linux
> If your laptop is stranded on Windows 10, the solution isn’t a new laptop. It’s a new operating system.
https://www.theverge.com/tech/905946/windows-11-forced-obsolescence-linux-thinkpad
> This machine kills forced obsolescence.
#technology #Linux #Foss #environment #plannedObsolence #windows
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlJtyNFK48I
#MangerCadavre #ObsolescenciaProgramada #CrustPunk #DeathMetal #PlannedObsolence
@anon_4601 Welcome to the club. I left Windows 10 a year ago as it was obvious my nine year old computer was showing its age. Dropped #ZorinOS 17.3 on to it and discovered I had brand new computer. It hadn't aged much at all. The virus that is #Windows had mislead me. My computer was fine, it had the sickness that is #Capitalism and #PlannedObsolence - #Microsoft had decided it was time to extract more profit from me, and so I was lead to think my computer was old and needed to be replaced. It was a lie.
I hope more people realize their old, slow computers aren't at end of life, and that they instead explore the world of Linux distros, likely adding many more years to the hardware they have.
And if someone reads this and doesn't know where to start, ask around. Someone in your circle is very likely going to be enthusiastically happy to help you. It is the way.
> Unfortunately, the upgrade requires NPU processors, which will lock out millions from getting into the new ecosystem.
Yeah more planned obsolescence!
Washington wants your 3D printer to spy on you - here's the bill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS-9ISzMhBM
Well, now every #3dprinter comes with spyware, #plannedObsolence and a hard end of life date if that law is in place.
Funny thing: a couple of hours ago, I started to investigate whether or not I should buy a #BambuLab printer despite its #cloud dependency in case you want a nice UX.
However, this new development let me cancel my plans for now as of the high risk of losing over 1000€ for an expensive future brick.
#enshittification #FOSS #openhardware #USA #censorship #guns
Bose is open-sourcing its old smart speakers instead of bricking them | The Verge
｢ Users will still be able to stream music to SoundTouch speakers with Bluetooth, AirPlay, and Spotify Connect (plus physical AUX connections). Remote control features and grouping speakers will also continue to work, and users will still be able to set up and configure their SoundTouch speakers ｣
https://www.theverge.com/news/858501/bose-soundtouch-smart-speakers-open-source
A few photos from this morning's dog walk, before the bike ride, and the camera which all of today's photos were taken with: A Kodak Z712IS from 2007.
I quite like the camera, but it's now been made obsolete because its software doesn't allow the date to be set past the end of 2025. I charged the battery just before the end of the year and all these photos have correct date and time because it can count its way into 2026, but as soon as the battery goes I will never be able to set the clock correctly again.
#plannedObsolence #kodak #dogs #snow
Great news seeing Android 15 coming to the now four years old Fairphone 4!
I've run an AOSP based on Android 15 on my Fairphone 4 for a long time, but installing custom OS's on phones is just extremely hard, and seeing @Fairphone being able to fulfill their promise of longevity for their products is just wonderful to see! This is a good sign that you can buy a Fairphone 6 today and expect it to last many years.
https://www.reddit.com/r/fairphone/comments/1o8y7op/october_update/
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