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Nick (The Linux Experiment) Topics
1. 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
2. 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?