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It will most likely be explicit opt-in, if it is implemented.

[ … ] The proposal owner suggests a compromise "suggested opt-in" design, where the UI encourages the user to opt-in, but the user must explicitly make a decision to do so or not. [ … ]

Source: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Changes/Telemetry#Many_users_want_to_require_opt-in_rather_than_opt-out

I agree. A lot of people went over the discussion to voice their opinions. And the proposers have adapted it since. They listen to their users, contrary to other for-profit operating systems (to reiterate, Fedora is NOT for-profit, and it never has been)

I'll just throw another tool to the mix: https://prism-break.org/en/

As a desktop user, I find the Linux experience to be one of constant improvement and learning. First time I tried Linux it was hard. Very hard. Now I know what I want. That doesn’t mean I don’t get to know new things every now and then. So, yes, over time you’ll acquire new skills and knowledge to deal with problems

Sorry, I read your post wrong

It’s legit just ChatGPT because it’s just ChatGPT. Microsoft is investing heavily in OpenAI

Ubuntu moment

Excuse my silly question, but what does mpv do that vlc doesn't?

One thing I don't understand about all of this WEI: can't we just use a user agent switcher / spoofer to 'look' like chrome or any other browser and OS to counter this?

Firejail is (from what I understand) the same thing as flatpak but for system applications

Won't a User Agent Switcher be enough? Firefox has an extension like this and they even recommend it

I use a website called tosdr.org

They have things to say about MEGA. I never used MEGA so I can't say for myself but have a look and get your own conclusions