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• AeroLemming@lemm.ee ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  Nothing inherent about modern software makes it require updates. You only need to update software regularly if it has external connectivity so you can patch vulnerabilities, and forcing that on people is just an excuse to force “feature” updates that include lots of bloat and spyware. It should be illegal to make connectivity mandatory.

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• Venator@kbin.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  There's plenty of aftermarket head units that offer all the best features of modern infotainment. E.g.
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hghWr1_UwqM

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