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Originally Posted by Katsunami
Am I the only one who just wants to buy something (an operating system, or application, or whatever), and then use it WITHOUT having it connected to the internet all the time?
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In the J.D. Robb "In Death" books, started in the mid-90s, she predicted a near-future when all computer use and software was registered and regulated by "CompuGuard."
So she saw it coming.
Also see the
DMCA protected car thread for other signs of the same trend.
And, truthfully, the trend is probably in the service of the masses who use systems but truly have no idea what they are doing.
Users who want open, independent, general purpose computing devices may be relegated back to the hobbyist and enthusiast niche. Or as consumers and as entrepreneurs and professionals, we'll have to proactively work to take things in a different direction.