Ask HN: (StrawPoll) Would you want an alternative privacy-focused ecosystem?

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Hey HN. I am seeing if people want an entirely new ecosystem.

- Windows 11 and Microsoft ruin everything they touch

- Apple is overpriced, and trying to take control of the privacy narrative

- Privacy should be a focus for the future

- Google's data collection is getting out of hand

- Linux, web 3.0, etc seem to be on an upwards trend

- No good consumer-friendly alternative to iOS or Android

what are your thoughts?

I want such a thing so badly that I've assembled and maintain it for myself.

care to explain how you have it set up? very curious

Sure, it's not really mysterious. I don't use Microsoft or Apple OSes (I use Linux right now, but I'm transitioning to BSD because I'm not comfortable with the direction Linux is going)

I don't use Google services.

I don't use cloud services or social media. Instead, I run my own servers to provide services that cover the same needs.

I use a custom Android ROM, but ultimately will cease using a smartphone altogether and go back to a feature phone.

As with all things security and privacy related, my approach is an imperfect tradeoff, of course.

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