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Hi August!

13 May 2020 16:19, from August Abolins -> Richard Menedetter:

 RM>> This depends on how the hardware is realized.
 RM>> Current HW should be fine. (and you also have the mechanical
 RM>> slider)
 AA> Have you seen the documentary of Snowden, "Citizenfour"? (At least I
 AA> *think* that's the one) There is a scene where he specifically
 AA> explains  why the mics and cameras on pcs can't be trusted. This is
 AA> coming from a  guy who would not purposely allow his computer to get
 AA> hacked and therefore  is probably safe from hacking.  Despite that, he
 AA> disassembles that  hardware - and only uses external devices when
 AA> required.

That's why there is the mecanical slider there.
You cannot hack that ... ;)

BTW I also have a Pinebook Pro and a Pinephone.
Both have physical switches for the camera and Microphone ;)
BTW2 do not really use the Pinephone, just bought it out of curiosity.
But I use the Pinebook Pro regularly! ;)

CU, Ricsi

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