Opinion

Ubuntu's new opt-in, open-source telemetry is a win-win for Linux users - here's why

The collection of user data has become a contentious issue for people worldwide. Fortunately, Canonical has shown how it can be done right.

I left Google Maps behind for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery)

CoMaps is community-driven, open-source, transparent, and the developers aren't concerned with making a profit. The app is fairly new (just hitting Google Play Store and the Apple App Store around ...