You want to get off Big Tech, But..
you also don't feel like spending a lot of time with technical stuff, like Linux
So you're sort of in this dilemma, where you're unhappy with the way you're being treated, but it's not SO bad that you're motivated to change.
But ask yourself, why is Windows or Apple easier? Well it's what came with your system, so you didn't have to do any work to get it. But you know they sell computers with Linux on it already? So is this a real obstacle if you think long-term?
Well, I don't have money to spend on a new Linux PC you say. And there's two replies to this. First, Linux works on older PCs that Windows bloatware is dying on. So you're saving money by having it last longer. And second, our articles have cited numerous studies and examples of surveillance being used to charge higher prices for ecommerce [1]. For example, Orbitz admitted it charged Apple users more, since they are willing to pay. [2]
Researchers at Ruhr-University Bochum and the University of Twente found that many hotels abuse and change pricing based on what they know about you. [3] Pro Publica found that the Princeton Review charged more to SAT courses if they knew you were Asian. [4] Grindr sells user location data, and it’s been used to fire gay priests. [5] So in the long-term, are you really better off getting regularly ripped off and abused?
Maybe you say, well I know people who can help me with Windows or Apple if I have a problem. But if Windows is objectively worse, wouldn't it's users be dumber? Since when do the less sophisticated and lower paid grunt workers do a better job at articulating and fixing your problems?
Well, Windows has all this software... But what software? Isn't like 90% of stuff in a web browser these days? That works anywhere.
When you get down to it, the real reason you haven't changed yet is because you feel comfortable with what you are already using. And new stuff creates fear.
And now here's the truth, at the end of those emotions is nothing. But if you can get past that emotion, there is freedom, community, and self-sovereign ownership of your wealth, identity, and free speech. And when put in this context, installing Linux or buying a new PC, is a minor easy change.
Reach out to me, I'm here for you.
Sources:
[1] https://simplifiedprivacy.com/browser-fingerprints-lead-to-price-discrimination/index.html
[2] https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mac-users-pay-more-than-pc-users-says-orbitz/
[3] https://arxiv.org/pdf/1712.03031.pdf
[4] https://www.propublica.org/article/asians-nearly-twice-as-likely-to-get-higher-price-from-princeton-review
[5] https://nypost.com/2022/05/02/grindr-sold-data-about-users-precise-locations-for-years-report/
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