Neil BrownThe idea that one should be forced to verify one's age or identity to use one's own computer absolutely baffles me.
Thinkb4u@neil @Em0nM4stodon There is nothing to be baffled about. This is 1984. It is happening, stop being in denial. Take a look at the laws being pushed forward all over the West, it is not rocket science.
The fact that it is happening is what is baffling me.
@neil @Em0nM4stodon Everybody should be preparing for 2 devices. One “freedom device” and one “slavery device” mandated by the state. Hopefully we won’t arrive to a situation where our houses are stormed in search of “freedom devices“.
@neil @Em0nM4stodon Everybody should be downloading some installation media with the fullest set of binaries and source code possible. Debian, Slackware and FreeBSD come easily into mind and there are probably others. Also git clone locally everything important to you.