I didn't say they're banning encryption, I was just referring to the back-door requirement. An encryption with a back-door is no encryption at all.
Signal as far as I know isn't based in the UK and hence not subject to these laws.
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It's fairly simple: encrypted software developers will leave the UK, because no one would trust the security of their SW. I'm not sure if there is an exception for online banking, but perhaps this bill will stimulate the mattress industry and encourage return to the old ways of storing money.
I've tried a few distos, but as for you, opensuse is the way to go for me. I got a new ssd to replace my old hdd and it's super fast. The new OS is like a shiny new toy that will keep me entertained for awhile. In the end, I'm just a normal person and won't need most of the features, but it's nice to have them.
To be honest, I don't really care that much. Once upon a time I got excited about updates and new features, now I just want things to work. I enjoy exploring Linux and how it's different, I like seeing the updates come in and it makes me feel safer, but at the end of the day, I'm just a normal user who needs much less than the OS offers.
The ssd made a world of difference! I don't think the old hdd is dying, the system still worked well with the original win7, but now everything is blazing fast.
I'll keep the desktop with ubuntu and kde plasma and I've installed openSuse tumbleweed on the laptop. The ssd made a huge difference. I've made it dual boot with win7, which I've reinstalled on the laptop and they're both blazing fast. It's a steep learning curve, but I like the freedom of Linux versus the big brother approach of Windows.
Am I the only one around here who thinks that it's a bad idea to let anyone launch thousands of satellites into space and control them privately?
I think it's time for international satellite treaty regulating use of this technology and the amount of them in space to the benefit of everyone. Either those satellites serve everyone or no one.
You're the real MVP.
Take my upvote for your ingenuity OP. Eat a bag of dicks for playing with us like that.
Wild strawberries (Fragaria vesca). Incredibly fragrant and sweet. Regular strawberryies can't compare.
In that case I'll most likely stick with opensuse on the laptop.
I see your point and agree. I use online banking and I trust that my bank doesn't want to compromise my account by adding some back-door. Having said that I have no doubt that should and government agency request access to my financial data, they would do it in a blink of an eye.
Yes, the law is a bad one and people should voice their protests, but I'm afraid that nothing will ultimately change and we'll have more bad laws in the future.