Nick @ The Linux ExperimentJul 6, 2024

In this week's #Linux and #OpenSource News video, we have:

- #Fedora 42 getting a proposal for telemetry (opt-in, fortunately)

- Deepin adding #AI features to their future release, and most of it is running locally

- #Google making changes to #ChromeOS, which might spell the end of ChromeOS Flex

And a lot more as well, including some good progress on x86 emulation on ARM:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vChR45Waq5I

Fedora Telemetry, Deepin AI, ChromeOS Flex is dead? Linux & Open Source News

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Show threadpixl_xip 🪿Jul 6, 2024
@thelinuxEXP Why is it fortunate that the Fedora telemetry is opt-in? Wouldn't that make it less effective?
Show threadNick @ The Linux Experiment

@pixl_xip Well, opt-in lets users decide. Opt-out makes a default setting that is a bit too intrusive for some people, so IMO, it’s better this way.

Just look at how much crap Ubuntu still gets today for their opt-out telemetry :) it will obviously be less effective, but it’s more respectful of users.

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Show threadpixl_xip 🪿Jul 6, 2024
@thelinuxEXP That's true. I guess I care a different amount, depending on the company. I let Dolphin Emulator use my crash reports, but there's no way I'd leave Ubuntu telemetry on (if I used it :p). I actually think that Dolphin's way of prompting the user and requiring the user to read the prompt and make a choice is a good way to go about it.
And speaking of distros, have you checked out Vanilla OS 2? (Sorry, it's a bit off-topic)
Show threadJason123santaJul 6, 2024

@thelinuxEXP @pixl_xip I saw a video that showed that ubuntu is not spying out of the box anymore and if that video is correct then ubuntu is as good as other distros

https://youtu.be/rdPt8WB1lZw

Is Ubuntu Spying on You?

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Show threadNick @ The Linux ExperimentJul 6, 2024
@jason123santa @pixl_xip As far as I know, the telemetry is still on by default. Very easy to turn off, but still on by default :)
Show threadfatboy Jul 6, 2024
@thelinuxEXP @jason123santa @pixl_xip Telemetry can be terrible for privacy, but I do think if we want Linux to get mainstream success we need some degree of telemetry, especially for smashing bugs and learning what software people use and how
Show threadnigeJul 7, 2024
i tend to switch it to the opposite: if the default is on, off it goes because screw that. If, however, a project has it off by default then I will switch it on because they clearly respect their userbase.
Show threadpixl_xip 🪿Jul 7, 2024
@nige @fatboy @jason123santa @thelinuxEXP What about if it forces you to make a choice? One click for either.
Show threadnigeJul 7, 2024
then off it goes
Show threadfatboy Jul 7, 2024
@nige @pixl_xip @jason123santa @thelinuxEXP Good point, I'd do the same