Hans-Christoph Steiner @eighthave@librem.one
Joined Aug 2019
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We're not only building #opensource, we're also using open source - whether it's Odoo, Nextcloud, Matrix, Drupal. What are your favorite open-source tools? 😎
The demo gods also really do not want more #glasshole tech in the world:
#italy #journalism
Free Software is the only way to ensure digital sovereignty and independence. Kudos to the Austrian Military for switching to #LibreOffice and perhaps more importantly, it is great that they are already set up to contribute back to the project, and doing so!
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Austria-s-armed-forces-switch-to-LibreOffice-10660761.html
#Austria #Österreich #FreeSoftware #FOSS #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignity
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Yes, that's true - I didn't consider replacing the disabled apps with something conflicting. That _could_ however potentially be added to the disabling function.
@cobratbq I'm missing the context to this thread, could you fill me in?
@rene_mobile Disabling also differs from uninstallation on Android because disabling blocks any other app from claiming the Application ID. And the Application ID is often used as part of an API. For example, if YouTube's Mobile Live Intent:
https://developers.google.com/youtube/android/live#intent-format
That means disabling is blocking exactly these kinds of things that YouTube competitors want to do.
#Google #DigitalMarketsAct #YouTube #Android #Intent #gatekeeper
#Google's competition lawyers claim that uninstalling is the same as "disabling" even though Android itself says they are not the same:
"If you disable this app, Android and other apps may no longer function as intended. Keep in mind, you can't delete this app since it came pre-installed on your device. By disabling, you turn this app off and hide it on your device."
There is no such warning when uninstalling:
"Do you want to uninstall this app?"
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We've hinted before how the #EU #DMA discussions take place, anyone can see them on video from home, but it's a different thing to be able to roam there.
#FDroid's @eighthave was on the floor and brings us the lowdown.
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll say "lawyers!!!", but don't turn your eyes away, this is how the sausage is made, raw, straight from the pipe: https://f-droid.org/2025/09/18/ec-dma-compliance-workshops.html
Don't forget to submit the DMA form! 😄
/PS: Yes, the subtitles grow as you read, we're making a point here!
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@eighthave The two most adopted mobile operating systems are proprietary.
@EUCommission, #FreeSoftware is key for fairness and contestability of the #DMA.
Joined Aug 2019
