XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy   
   From: nuh-uh@nope.com   
      
   On 2024-11-22 13:58, Andrew wrote:   
   > -hh wrote on Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:39:24 -0500 :   
   >   
   >> In any event, I'd really want to see a clear comparison laydown of just   
   >> what personal information is really required for using Vendor A vs B   
   >> before trying to condemn any one vendor.   
   >>   
   >> For example, for setting up an Android phone, my understanding is that   
   >> you're required to provide a Google Account, and to get a Google Account   
   >> requires providing full name, phone#, date of birth, gender, & location.   
   >>    Gosh, that sounds to be more obtrusive than Apple...is it?   
   >   
   > That's a surprisingly adult question for an Apple troll to ask, so I will   
   > faithfully answer that question as best I know as if -hh is an adult.   
   >   
   > Fair enough?   
   >   
   > Bear in mind I'm an expert at Windows & Android & iOS accounts, so you're   
   > going to hear the truth from me - not something Apple marketing would say.   
   >   
   > For Windows, Microsoft would love for you to provide an account, for   
   > reasons which are obvious, but there is no requirement for an account.   
   >   
   > Not even on Windows 11 where Microsoft tried to copy Apple's model.   
      
   What are the steps an ordinary consumer would have to take to avoid   
   setting up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account?   
      
   >   
   > For Linux, I'm sure you're aware there is no requirement to create an   
   > account, so again, no personal information is required of you to use it.   
   >   
   > For Android, there is also no requirement whatsoever for an account.   
   >   
   > Google has always allowed you to obtain software from the Google Play Store   
   > WITHOUT setting up an account, and of course, anywhere else too.   
      
   Cite please!   
      
   >   
   > I have over 900 apps installed on my Android phone, for example, most of   
   > which are off the Google Play Store and I have no Google account set up.   
   >   
   > It's only Apple that requires that account.   
   >   
   > In reality, you do NOT have to set up an account on an Apple iOS device.   
   > But... it won't be able to do anything.   
   >   
   > At least a Windows, Linux & Android device works just fine without the   
   > account, but the Apple device is even more crippled than normal with it.   
   >   
   > Let me know if you have any other questions as I use them all personally.   
      
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