I don't get it?
Nevar
joined 4 years ago
I still haven't seen anyone actually try WhatsApp's originally planned business model which was $1 per user per year. With 500 million users for example that's $500 million, 1 million users > $1 million. It's affordable and accessible, and IMO sustainable (don't hire extra marketing and biz dev people if only 1 million are using the service). But it seems people don't want to try this model because it prevents the ability to sell out to venture capital and make short term profits. Theoretically Brave could sell itself as a privacy focused browser with a built in ad-blocker for $1-2 a year, but it probably wouldn't support all the extra staff at first. Once it got to a certain size though I believe the growth would expand exponentially from word of mouth and a fair business model.
You're right, but most platform models are based on free or cheap labour that is then aggregated by the platform owner. Google would have to really sell Fuchsia as superior to Linux to get all of the developers onside without them being suspicious of Google's motives - especially when there is already an incredibly large FOSS community that supports/enjoys Linux.
I find developers to be more critical thinking about technology they support/invest time in compared to business executives that don't understand technology.
That being said I'm not saying ignore it, I'll speak up for Linux when Fuchsia becomes more mature and they try to build an ecosystem on it, and I definitely try to only purchase/donate to services that offer linux versions, since I primarily use Linux.
No, I think we're seeing things like Nextcloud (Germany) and Deepin (China) pop up in other countries as nations realize the USA is a sketchy imperial power. GPL is becoming a strategic choice to ensure sustainability.
Europe and China are looking at RISC-v for example to eliminate the issue of licensing sanctions by the USA.
Fuchsia could become popular but I doubt it will overtake Linux when the reason Linux is popular is because of the GPL license. Also, the man hours of volunteer work that went/go into Linux would not be matched by Google, or Google competitors. Would Apple or Microsoft really spend time helping Google Fuchsia? I could be wrong but I think Linux is safe for another few decades.
I'm more worried about MIT licensed independent vendor neutral projects like Redox OS that could get strong community followings while people don't realize the implications of using non-copyleft licensing for their works.
Well, you should try to visit her once every 5 years 😝 also you should check this video out, it's probably something your sister can follow along with while you video chat with her if she has any questions. https://youtu.be/LYnXEaiAjsk But to each their own of course. I use manjaro KDE and Linux Mint Cinnamon and I run into way more required manual fixes with Manjaro on the updates or with the Arch community repos. I use LM for work and Manjaro for fun/home entertainment. But I also grew up on Ubuntu so I'm more comfortable with Debian commands in terminal.
I wouldn't recommend rolling release as it introduces too many potential fixes needed. I have both of my 60+ year old parents on Linux Mint Cinnamon edition. This looks closest to windows so the transition should be easy for her. Linux Mint also has an easy upgrade wizard for new releases. She can stay on the LTS stream which will last for 5 years. You only need to help her upgrade every 5 years, which is pretty decent.
It also uses Debian and Ubuntu based, so it will have all the packages she needs. I would stay away from anything too linuxy for a non technical user, and a rolling release is definitely linuxey. Try Linux mint and set up auto update in the settings.
I think one of the goals of the federated decentralized social media is the ability to interface with other mediums. It's natural for enthusiasts in this community to be excited at the prospects of interoperability. Plus Mastodon is awesomesauce.