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Old 01-17-2025, 03:22 PM   #87
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The move to MTP may be a consequence of using a Linux native file system for the externally exposed storage. The jump to saying that the elimination of D&T is for the same reason when you can still copy files to a 2024 Kindle over MTP is a non sequitur. You download the file from Amazon with encryption based on the device serial number and copy it to the Kindle. Where does using MTP make any change in that process?
I think MTP (or PTP) is just a consequence of dumbing down for the average users skills. I still find it hard to fathom that so many users after 40 years of desktop PC's still have trouble with basic (common) keystrokes
ctrl-end, ctrl-home. I know my region dumped a ton of $ to teach 'computers' in schools. Come on, Press F1
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