Comment by TimeSquirrel@kbin.social on Chrome not proceeding with Web Integrity API deemed by many to be DRM

The Chrome team says they’re not going to pursue Web Integrity but…

it is piloting a new Android WebView Media Integrity API that’s “narrowly scoped, and only targets WebViews embedded in apps.”

They say its because the team “heard your feedback.” I’m sure that’s true, and I can wildly speculate that all the current anti-trust attention was a factor too.

Just need to install Linux as your primary OS and your transition to software freedom will be complete.

I use it for work but at home with gaming and stuff it’s just not sustainable

What games do you play that aren’t compatible? I don’t play many of the really mainstream games. I think the last game I played that wasn’t compatible at the time was genshin impact.

Proton keeps getting better and better. I long for the day when I can ditch windows completely and it might not be too far away.

Proton can also be used by other tools like Bottles. It’s very similar to Lutris but with a more general purpose focus, rather than just gaming.

If by “not too far away” you mean “5+ years ago,” then sure. That’s how long I’ve been gaming Linux-only, anyway.

How’s Factorio on Linux?

If I can play that I’ll move.

It works perfectly fine for me.

it’s native since inception, i believe

prolly even runs better than on windows, although it doesn’t really matter since it’s so freaking optimized

Is it possible to mod Bethesda games on Linux?

Yeah you just use Mod Organizer 2 same as on Windows.

Yes, I’ve done it myself following some tutorials online for Skyrim SE. It’s not as simple as on Windows but it’s definitely possible.

Cool, I’ll have to look into that. That’s mainly what’s keeping me from going entirely Linux. I run Mint on my laptop.

Doing so on the desktop is easy enough. Getting rid of Android appears to be a much harder challenge, though.

Lemmy has a hate boner for Apple but iOS is dope

Apple is not much different than Google

Heaps better when it comes to data collection and privacy, if you’re concerned about that.

their privacy policy is not much different.

You’re arguing in favor of an advertising company?

I can reccommend graphene os however u need a pixel for that

Android is opensource. You can get phones that support ROMs like LineageOS (would recommend a FairPhone) or /e/ (godawful name, good ROM) for example - you can buy the Murena phone for this.

Linux phones are about 5 years away from mainstream usability, IMO.

I have tried /e/ os, I have found it to be meh

Linux phones are about 5 years away from mainstream usability, IMO.

Is this gonna turn into a new meme?

I’ve tried running Replicant and degoogled Lineage OS on an old Samsung phone many years ago. The experience was a bit rough, but tolerable as long as you’re a tech enthusiast and willing to make some sacrifices. Back then it wasn’t quite acceptable to me, because my bank app didn’t work. Then they announced that they were going to phase out the old code paper, so authentication through a mobile app was seen as the only acceptable method going forward.

Until banking apps except the use of custom ROMs it will be a major stumbling block to switching to them.

I have 3 banking apps installed right now through Aurora Store (FLOSS access to Google Store). They work fine. The only bank that didn’t like my degoogled phone, I dropped.

Monesse, Monzo and Revolut all refused to work for me. They’re mobile-only banks so maybe that’s the reason.

Revolut has worked for me no problem 🤔 What problems did you face?

I’ve never had an issue using banking apps from Lineage. I use 3 different pretty mainstream ones

I second the recommendation for Fairphone w/ CalyxOS. Feels just like having a Google Pixel running Android. Just way way more private.

I’m really looking forward to Linux phones. Have been for years. It’s sad that Mozilla and Canonicals ventures didn’t pan out because both had really fun ideas. Hell I say they had the right ideas, it just wasn’t the right time.

Fingers crossed that linux gets better support and development on phones

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