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<description><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr">Not all "free" software is actually free - you're often paying with your data, privacy, or through deceptive subscription traps. In this episode, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme break down the business models behind the software you use daily, from ethical freemium approaches like Tailscale to exploitative data harvesting like Gmail. They explore managed hosting models, the pros and cons of subscriptions versus one-time payments, and expose dark patterns that trick users into unwanted charges. Plus updates on Jordan's private SIM card journey and news about Google's forced Android changes and Linux desktop growth.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Show Notes: <a href= "https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/how-to-choose-sovereign-software"></a><a href="https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/sov-020-real-cost-of-software">https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/sov-020-real-cost-of-software</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">00:00 Jordan's Opening Quote on Data-Subsidized Software</p> <p dir="ltr">00:38 Introduction and ATL BitLab Sponsorship</p> <p dir="ltr">01:56 Welcome and Contact Information</p> <p dir="ltr">02:22 Jordan's Private SIM Card Update</p> <p dir="ltr">02:48 - The "Pick Two" Dilemma: Private, Fast, Convenient</p> <p dir="ltr">03:17 - Mint Mobile: Private and Fast but Inconvenient</p> <p dir="ltr">04:03 - AT&T Prepaid: Convenient but Extremely Slow (3 vs 913 Mbps)</p> <p dir="ltr">05:09 - US Mobile Blocks Anonymous Payment Methods</p> <p dir="ltr">05:50 News: Google Forced to Open Android in Epic Games Victory</p> <p dir="ltr">07:51 - Court Orders Google to Stop Monopolistic Practices</p> <p dir="ltr">08:55 - Implications for Alternative App Stores</p> <p dir="ltr">10:29 News: Linux Desktop Market Share Hits 6%</p> <p dir="ltr">11:26 - Steam Deck and Gaming Driving Adoption</p> <p dir="ltr">12:44 - Steam's Proton Compatibility Layer</p> <p dir="ltr">14:07 - Privacy-Focused Users and Celebrity Endorsements</p> <p dir="ltr">16:49 - AI/ML Workloads Favor Linux</p> <p dir="ltr">17:57 Main Topic: Software Business Models</p> <p dir="ltr">18:42 - Why Business Models Matter for Users</p> <p dir="ltr">19:33 - Paying for Good Software vs "Free" Alternatives</p> <p dir="ltr">20:17 Unethical Model: Data-Subsidized "Free" Software</p> <p dir="ltr">20:43 - Gmail Example: How "Free" Services Really Work</p> <p dir="ltr">22:58 Ethical Model: Tailscale's Enterprise Freemium Approach</p> <p dir="ltr">25:12 - Pure Freemium vs Data Collection Hybrid</p> <p dir="ltr">26:47 - When Freemium Goes Wrong</p> <p dir="ltr">27:17 Managed Hosting: Element and Nextcloud Examples</p> <p dir="ltr">29:10 One-Time Payment vs Subscription Models</p> <p dir="ltr">29:46 - Adobe's Transition to Creative Cloud</p> <p dir="ltr">31:07 - Accessibility vs Long-Term Value Trade-offs</p> <p dir="ltr">33:21 - The Rise of Overpriced SaaS Tools</p> <p dir="ltr">36:39 - Importance of Transparent Pricing Models</p> <p dir="ltr">38:22 Dark Patterns and Deceptive Practices</p> <p dir="ltr">39:10 - Jordan's Examples of Subscription Traps</p> <p dir="ltr">40:00 - Stephen's ClassPass Cancellation Nightmare</p> <p dir="ltr">43:09 - Multiple Deceptive Pattern Types Identified</p> <p dir="ltr">44:44 - Hall of Shame: Major Companies Using Dark Patterns</p> <p dir="ltr">46:04 Conclusion: Choosing Ethical Software Business Models</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Links</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://jordan.bravo.cc/">Jordan Bravo</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://fountain.fm/show/4t1HXmRckxOWlBYU7ZbA">Boost in on</a> <a href="http://fountain.fm">Fountain.FM</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.theverge.com/news/717440/google-epic-open-play-store-emergency-sta"> Epic Games vs Google Court Decision</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.zdnet.com/article/think-linux-desktop-market-share-isnt-over-6-this-15-million-system-scan-says-otherwise/"> Linux Desktop Market Share Statistics</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.deceptive.design/types">Deceptive Patterns Types and Examples</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://youtu.be/lm51xZHZI6g">"How I Broke Up With Adobe" by James Lee (Animation)</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0">PewDiePie's "I Installed Linux (so should you)"</a></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p>]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[<div>You might think that nobody can read your private messages, but chances are, the apps you are using are not as private as you think. In this episode of the Sovereign Computing Show, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme discuss how to enhance digital privacy by replacing everyday messaging apps with more secure and sovereign options. They review various messaging applications like Signal, Matrix, and SimpleX, and delve into their benefits and drawbacks.</div> <div> </div> <div>Show Notes: <a href= "https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/your-messaging-apps-are-not-private"> https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/your-messaging-apps-are-not-private</a></div> <div> </div> <div>00:00 Introduction to the Sovereign Computing Show</div> <div>00:16 Sponsorship and Community at ATL BitLab</div> <div>01:28 Deep Dive into Instant Messengers</div> <div>02:23 The Importance of End-to-End Encryption</div> <div>04:02 Privacy vs. Security: A Complex Relationship</div> <div>06:47 Shifting Perceptions of Encrypted Messaging</div> <div>10:50 Exploring Popular Messaging Apps</div> <div>21:33 Signal: The Gold Standard for Privacy</div> <div>29:07 Managing Sensitive Credentials with Disappearing Messages</div> <div>30:45 The Fun and Practicality of Ephemeral Messaging</div> <div>31:18 Signal in Pop Culture and Username Features</div> <div>32:25 Introduction to Matrix and Element</div> <div>33:47 Self-Hosting and Federation in Matrix</div> <div>35:25 Matrix vs. Other Messaging Protocols</div> <div>37:57 Exploring SimpleX: A Unique Messaging App</div> <div>39:19 Understanding SimpleX's Server Model</div> <div>45:33 Boostergrams and Listener Feedback</div> <div>56:01 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts</div> <div> </div>]]></description>
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