• Remy Rose@piefed.social
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    19 hours ago

    It “blocks” social media? Whether or not you actually want that, I’m not sure how they could possibly implement it in a way that isn’t terrible. Jolla is outside my wheelhouse, but it’s Linux isn’t it? How are they stopping me from installing anything, let alone these specific things?

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      2 hours ago

      “Blocks” is hyperbolic, but it’s definitely going to add friction to the process. The screen is small (although apparently a touchscreen), the keyboard is T9.

      Edit: Good Lord, it’s not hyperbolic. They’re jockeying for selling devices that can be locked down by one party before being handed to another.

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        13 hours ago

        Commodore’s patent-pending technology blocks social media

        Certainly feels like they’re claiming more than just journalistic hyperbole

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          13 hours ago

          Huh. Guess I wasn’t paying attention.

          Commodore’s patent-pending technology blocks social media platforms and internet browsers at the system level.

          An optional feature apparently.

          If a web browser can charge you an extra $60 to offer you not AI or cryptocurrency wallets, then maybe Commodore can charge you an extra $400 (vs a similar KaiOS phone) to offer you not a web browser.