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Its good because that is what is paying for all these apps.

GNU didn’t need to do this and the App Library for GNU/Linux is often more complete.

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Its good because that is what is paying for all these apps.

GNU didn’t need to do this and the App Library for GNU/Linux is often more complete.

did our ancestors have GPS enabled phones when they started making trans-atlantic trips? What about my grandma in 1970 packing up 6 kids in a station wagon and driving somewhere on vacation? You can get by without google maps and google even.

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Can you buy location data for all registered lobbyists?

I'll chip in if it contains the unregistered ones in there.

I'd trade my flat for all transactions involving everyone in the medical field (in UK) for the past 4 years(including relatives and friends). If only location data is available... I'll do with that.

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No need to pay me that much, I'd be willing to sell for a couple million. Just pm me

Multibillion divided by billions of users = a couple of dollars.

Yes, a couple of dollars per user is what is at the root of this privacy nightmare.

And guess who is ultimately paying this price anyway.

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> How can I stop companies from getting my location data?

The steps they list only cover gps data. In my final year at uni, during the capstone fair, I recall one group built a tracking system that relied on Bluetooth or wifi or something (maybe cellular signals?) to identify and track people indoors. I think they pitched it to be used in malls or airports, but really could work anywhere. It was surprisingly robust.

There are other projects that track you by license plate on highways, or by facial recognition. All this is location data too. I don’t think a highly motivated person could avoid location tracking any more without living in the woods

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