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Privacy GuidesEnglish · 1 year ago

Noob Question: If you aren't willing to deal with custom OSes like Linux (for computers) and Android Custom Roms (for phones), do you just not have any privacy at all?

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Noob Question: If you aren't willing to deal with custom OSes like Linux (for computers) and Android Custom Roms (for phones), do you just not have any privacy at all?

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Privacy GuidesEnglish · 1 year ago

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/609404

I mean, exactly how invasive are default operating systems? (Like Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Android, iOS) Do they log your keystrokes, log passwords, capture screen, upload your photos, videos, or audio? (Assuming you aren’t a target of government) Is it even possible for the average person who doesn’t feel comfortable messing with installing operating systems to have any privacy?

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If the SteamDeck ships with SteamOS then you put Windows on it, does that make Windows a custom OS everywhere?
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  Nope. Just on steam deck.

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