Alph4d0g

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[–] Alph4d0g@discuss.tchncs.de 31 points 10 months ago

I guess the shame and expense Sony learned the hard way in 2005 has faded and now kernel invasion has become acceptable.

[–] Alph4d0g@discuss.tchncs.de 18 points 10 months ago

We had a CVS Pharmacy location near me that decided to leave that location. Self checkout there was based on assuming everyone was a thief. All their wounds were self inflicted. Almost everything was locked up and you could never find someone to get your item for you. The genius management thought it was going to help profitability by deterring theft. Instead it was a deterrent to willing and eager customers wanting to buy their stuff. When you step over a dollar to get to a dime, your business is on borrowed time.

[–] Alph4d0g@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 10 months ago

I heard Texas has a ballot initiative to change the state's name to Republic of Gilead

[–] Alph4d0g@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 10 months ago

I'm just of the general opinion that any personal data you entrust to any corporation is going to be at risk - regardless of it's assurances. There's also a risk of that corporation being legitimately acquired by another thus nullifying previous TOS, etc. Or worse case, they sell all your info anyway. Connected technology is moving quickly. What might seem safe to share today could become the basis of an insurance claim denial when they discover a genetic predisposition they believe you were obligated to disclose.

[–] Alph4d0g@discuss.tchncs.de 14 points 10 months ago

Would be interesting to see a gui that maximizes the content based on rotation if that were even possible

[–] Alph4d0g@discuss.tchncs.de 14 points 11 months ago (3 children)

That's the MS business model in partnership with PC makers. It's a juggernaut. They've operationalized it.

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