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Nick (The Linux Experiment) Topics
- EU Privacy Revolution & Digital Sovereignty Core Question: How does European privacy culture actually affect computing choices? Key Discussion Points:
Living under GDPR vs US "privacy theater" Cultural differences: Europeans vs Americans on privacy France's "digital sovereignty" push away from US tech Whether EU regulations drive people to Linux/FOSS Content creator challenges with EU analytics/privacy laws
European Angles:
Using YouTube while advocating privacy European alternatives to GAFAM viable? Whether EU regulations favor big tech with compliance resources
- Mozilla's Firefox Problem Core Question: Why is a technically superior browser losing market share? Key Discussion Points:
Firefox faster than ever but down to 3% market share Mozilla's management vs engineering problems Revenue conflicts: Google funding while competing with Chrome DRM adoption betraying open web principles What happens to Linux if Firefox funding dries up?
Personal Angle:
Nick's decision to move away from Firefox daily use Balancing privacy principles with practical needs European perspective on browser competition
Universal Discussion Starters
Wayland Transition: Forced adoption vs user choice Corporate Capture: Has Linux become too corporate-friendly? AI Integration: Should Linux distros embrace or resist AI features? Gaming Success: Why hasn't Steam Deck success translated to desktop adoption?