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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Reddit API blew up and now I run Linux? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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I feel like I've been gaslit into running FOSS but every success only brings me closer to fighting god

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[–] [email protected] 51 points 8 months ago (22 children)

I got pissed off at Google Photos, which led me down a self-hosting rabbit hole. Ended up installing Linux everywhere, even my "gaming" one eventually (I do development, and WSL was a resource hog).

The hardest thing to degoogle has been email - I've used the same address for years. But I use Thunderbird so at least I don't have to see ads in my fucking inbox

[–] [email protected] 19 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I quite like Proton mail it's secure and the interface is pretty damn good

[–] [email protected] 13 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

I use them too, they have some good stuff, but are pretty behind in usability.

No Linux file sync client, making the drive pretty useless for me.
Android file sync is only bloody images for some reasons
The android proton Mail Mobile app is missing some features, like select all
You can't use any other app than the official one on android (If you don't use something special to access their server)
You need the proton bridge to be able to access their servers on regular computers. This only works for Mail, so no calendar or contacts sync. You can only host the proton bridge on localhost, meaning that automating SMTP for a server with containers or vms just isn't possible. Every host needs to run the damn bridge.(proper SMTP is apparently available for businesses)
Can't sync the contacts to my phone (only upload my contacts)

I just wish they did usability a bit better, it can't be so hard. There is probably more that I didn't think of right now. Don't get me wrong, they have big potential.

They do pgp (yay)
They offer hosting mail for your domain (just set DNS to their values, it just works and there haven't been any problems with that part.)
Pretty pro open source
Seems like the best alternative we can get to megacorp data stealer clouds, besides Selfhosting perhaps
I've never had any downtime, which is why I switched from Selfhosting Mail to proton
I'm sure they have much better security than my selfhosted mailcow

[–] [email protected] 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Yeah I feel the trade off is worth it plus the lack of third party app access weirdly just improves my trust in their security.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I see what you mean, but it still sucks.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Sucks for you don't mean sucks for everyone.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I mean, having more options would be good for everyone, no?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Maybe, however sometimes a strict set of rules is required to enforce a pleasant experience

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