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? - eviltoast

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?

  • Notnotmike@beehaw.orgEnglish
    15·
    1 year ago

    Also worth mentioning that dual booting with windows is easy and will give you some time to transition. Get yourself used to Linux while still having a “fallback” if things get too hairy

    • SSUPII@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      4·
      1 year ago

      That’s what I did. Windows helped me in some situations. Now its just unused wasted space I am planning on reclaiming.

      • macallik@kbin.social
        1·
        1 year ago

        I took the same plunge this week. I partitioned 125 GB to Windows and the remaining 350GB to Debian 12. I was making do w/ a 240 GB SSD previously so it’s overkill, but I like the idea of disincentivizing my W11 usage by limiting the space available.

        For me, there’s still some workflows that need to be optimized in Debian, but overall I’m slowly transitioning towards it as my main driver.