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1. Simbionte (santiago@mastodon.uy)'s status on Sunday, 29-Jan-2023 15:23:42 UTC Simbionte

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   • Chris Trottier

   @atomicpoet Think in about how many new devices you would have to learn to use, haw many apps, and how much time you would waste on this, simply because your app expired as well. the system entertains you with new bells and whistles. What about learning to use a device/app that lasts for 10-20-30yrs? think about the radio. I learned how to use a radio like 35 yrs ago and still the same old reliable and good technology. Same for the CD player, and the Sony Walkman mentioned in the thread.

   • Chris Trottier (atomicpoet@mastodon.social)'s status on Sunday, 29-Jan-2023 15:23:43 UTC Chris Trottier

     Thinking about how TWO devices that I own are “obsolete"—not because the hardware has kicked the bucket—but because Google simply doesn’t want to provide security updates for them.

     And now that I think about it, it’s all so wasteful.

     Here’s a strange thought for you. I own a Sony Walkman that was made decades ago. It still plays NEW cassettes sold on Bandcamp. The device is probably ~30-years-old.

     None of these Android phones will be usable in 30 years.

     Simbionte repeated this.
   • Polyna 🇪🇺 (polyna@toot.community)'s status on Sunday, 29-Jan-2023 15:24:34 UTC Polyna 🇪🇺

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     • Chris Trottier

     @atomicpoet Reminds me of a funny caption I’ve read recently.