Your Computer Doesn't Belong to You Anymore
4 hours ago
- #software-ownership
- #local-first-design
- #cloud-dependency
- Software should run without requiring external permission.
- Modern computing has shifted authority from local machines to centralized services.
- Most modern software behaves as a service, not a tool owned by the user.
- The cloud concentrated control over software and data, tied to company policies.
- Ownership of software ensures data accessibility and functionality without external dependencies.
- Systems should be resilient, prioritizing local-first designs like Git, allowing offline operation and user control.