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Re: Brave blocks Microsoft Recall by default

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Post by guappa »

aleph_minus_one wrote: post #52
guappa wrote: post #35

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Use a stable distribution like Debian and maintenance only happens every 4-5 years, if you don't mind staying with older software.

> if you don't mind staying with older software. The problem is: it depends a lot on the specific program whether I want the newest or stay with some older version of some program. Many GNU/Linux distributions make this hard, while Windows makes this easy.

There's backports to install specific programs.

But I'm not here to convince anyone.

Re: Brave blocks Microsoft Recall by default

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Post by shevis »

jksflkjl3jk3 wrote: post #77

I can never understand how anyone with an interest in tech hasn't switched to Linux for their personal desktop/laptop at some point in the last 20+ years. Why would you want to use a closed source OS controlled by a corporation with a past as checkered as Microsoft's?

Gaming. Linux gaming has come a long way (especially thanks to the steam deck) but the vast majority of games are still only released on Windows.

Re: Brave blocks Microsoft Recall by default

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Post by bobajeff »

varbhat wrote: post #17

Until the time when Microsoft realises this and creates a privileged API just for Microsoft Recall so that It can see the screen. Better switch to Linux. It's not perfect but I am sure that you will be fine using Linux(Unless you want to use Adobe Suite or Few Corporate applications which won't be used by many)

Well for those who are stuck with Windows because of some applications or simply because of familiarity. My suggestion is to stay on an older release as long as possible. If that isn't possible I would recommend keeping the computer turned off most of the time and only briefly using it for your purpose and try to keep from doing anything embarrassing or personal too much. Another thing that might help is calling up your local government and ask them to do something about this. You can also call Windows customer service up and let them know that you are displeased about what they've done and will not be recommending it to your friends as a result.

Re: Brave blocks Microsoft Recall by default

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Post by lisper »

jksflkjl3jk3 wrote: post #77

I can never understand how anyone with an interest in tech hasn't switched to Linux for their personal desktop/laptop at some point in the last 20+ years. Why would you want to use a closed source OS controlled by a corporation with a past as checkered as Microsoft's?

I’ll tell you why I still use a Mac: it’s because my non-techie wife still uses one. Even then I still have to provide her with regular tech support. For someone like her using Linux is not yet a viable option.

Re: Brave blocks Microsoft Recall by default

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Post by guappa »

lisper wrote: post #84
jksflkjl3jk3 wrote: post #77

I can never understand how anyone with an interest in tech hasn't switched to Linux for their personal desktop/laptop at some point in the last 20+ years. Why would you want to use a closed source OS controlled by a corporation with a past as checkered as Microsoft's?

I’ll tell you why I still use a Mac: it’s because my non-techie wife still uses one. Even then I still have to provide her with regular tech support. For someone like her using Linux is not yet a viable option.

My 75 years old mother can do it completely unassisted…

Re: Brave blocks Microsoft Recall by default

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Post by fidotron »

CamperBob2 wrote: post #79
delichon wrote: post #55

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"The whole principle (censorship) is wrong; it's like demanding that grown men live on skim milk because the baby can't eat steak.” ― Robert A. Heinlein The opposite is true too. Infants shouldn't be handed knives because grown men need to cut their steak.

It's more like, "Only licensed chefs need pointy knives, so the logical thing to do is ban pointy knives for everyone else."

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianmorris/2019/03/14/yes-a-poli...

Re: Brave blocks Microsoft Recall by default

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Post by roetlich »

falcor84 wrote: post #59
bitexploder wrote: post #46

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You have to opt in to Recall. You must have a “Copilot+ PC” which has an “NPU”. The snapshots are stored and processed locally.

> The snapshots are stored and processed locally. Even if that's the design, it's a massive new attack surface for malware to try to exfiltrate.

Then don't turn it on?

Re: Brave blocks Microsoft Recall by default

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Post by ascendantlogic »

guappa wrote: post #85
lisper wrote: post #84

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I’ll tell you why I still use a Mac: it’s because my non-techie wife still uses one. Even then I still have to provide her with regular tech support. For someone like her using Linux is not yet a viable option.

My 75 years old mother can do it completely unassisted…

Congratulations. The planet has ~8 billion people on it and everyone is different.

Re: Brave blocks Microsoft Recall by default

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Post by freeone3000 »

shevis wrote: post #82
jksflkjl3jk3 wrote: post #77

I can never understand how anyone with an interest in tech hasn't switched to Linux for their personal desktop/laptop at some point in the last 20+ years. Why would you want to use a closed source OS controlled by a corporation with a past as checkered as Microsoft's?

Gaming. Linux gaming has come a long way (especially thanks to the steam deck) but the vast majority of games are still only released on Windows.

Right, but thanks to Proton that’s just not relevant? Blue Prince, Clair Obscure, Lost Records, The Alters, Doom: The Dark Ages, Oblivion Remastered, South of Midnight… all run just fine on Steam on linux.

Re: Brave blocks Microsoft Recall by default

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Post by falcor84 »

roetlich wrote: post #87
falcor84 wrote: post #59

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> The snapshots are stored and processed locally. Even if that's the design, it's a massive new attack surface for malware to try to exfiltrate.

Then don't turn it on?

Oh, I won't, but MS has the unfortunate recurring habit of turning features on against users' will, at best giving the option to "Remind me in 3 days".
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