DIYer picks a “little insane”-looking setup for less tracking, more control.

  • randompasta@lemmy.today
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    9
    ·
    4 months ago

    I’d love to see Linux folks figure out easy ways for consumers to replace the on board OS’s for any TV out there. Can that be done?

    • BarbecueCowboy@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      6
      ·
      4 months ago

      The issue usually is proprietary streaming services, not a lot of interest from them on Linux/etc support and the unofficial options are usually kind of janky. That does make total sense but also kills it’s chances of getting wide support / adoption which limits the growth of the projects.

    • Possibly linux@lemmy.zip
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      2
      ·
      4 months ago

      It usually uses strong cryptographic verification with very specific proprietary firmware.

      In short very hard. It is easier to get a separate device