XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy   
   From: recscuba_google@huntzinger.com   
      
   On 11/22/24 6:35 PM, Alan wrote:   
   > 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.   
   >> ...   
   >> 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?   
      
   Yup, still waiting.   
      
      
   >> 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!   
      
   Which needs to be reconcile against this, which says that you do:   
      
   " A range of Google applications and services is available on your   
   device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube,   
   and the Google Play application. To get the most out of these services,   
   you need a Google account."   
      
      
      
   Plus of course the tracking integral to Google Chrome (see current   
   lawsuit) where it effectively doxxes its users without them consenting.   
      
   -hh   
      
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