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    alongwaysgone@sh.itjust.works
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    Should you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead? Apple, Samsung … are betting that leasing, subscriptions, and guaranteed buyback programs can make upgrading more attractive. in c/technology@lemmy.world
    [–] alongwaysgone@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 months ago

    A 10x zoom might tempt me to upgrade... Not much else would.

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  • Steam On Linux Use Back Above 4% In July in c/technology@lemmy.world
    [–] alongwaysgone@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago

    Anti cheat is the only reason my boys run windows.

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  • Elon Musk Is Charging Starlink Customers Gigantic Bogus Fees Because Its Network Is Being Crushed by “High Demand” in c/technology@lemmy.world
    [–] alongwaysgone@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 months ago

    We had point to point internet for years. Then they went belly up. Which is why we have starlink today.

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  • Elon Musk Is Charging Starlink Customers Gigantic Bogus Fees Because Its Network Is Being Crushed by “High Demand” in c/technology@lemmy.world
    [–] alongwaysgone@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 months ago

    Yes, and that's the problem. Fibre should be treated the same way as electric and, formerly, landline phones. For the last 20-30+ years, the government has handed billions out to connect everyone. With very little movement in a LOT of places.

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  • Elon Musk Is Charging Starlink Customers Gigantic Bogus Fees Because Its Network Is Being Crushed by “High Demand” in c/technology@lemmy.world
    [–] alongwaysgone@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    I mean, tbf, all the big telecoms have received billions over the last 20+ years to "connect rural America". A lot of us still don't have access to alternatives.

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