Debian

Self-hosting doesn’t really fix anything, the developers can still control the program and read all your chats/calls.

No, you should have the freedom to use it if you want. All I’m saying is that you can’t really call TeamSpeak a better alternative, when they’re both just as bad (they’re both proprietary). If you’re looking for a better alternative, consider using Mumble, it’s FOSS.

I may not read the source code of every tool I use, but even if the average user doesn’t read the source code, having it available for inspection by others in the community increases security, trust, and overall software quality. All a user really has to do is look at the license of the software they use, typically a GPL or similar license, and consider how reputable it is. Not only that, but if you’re on Linux already, you can just get most of the software from your distro’s repositories.

So you’re just trusting them to not do anything bad?

If you can’t audit the source code of the program, how do you know if TeamSpeak isn’t malware?

Isn’t TeamSpeak proprietary though?

They’re owned by a for-profit company, they collect data on you by default, they’ve already had privacy issues in the past, and they include non-free software by default. I would rather have a beginner start off with Debian or Trisquel. We shouldn’t be trapping people into these distros because then they’ll potentially get too comfortable and not make the switch. This is coming from someone who did start off on Ubuntu. Sure, it’s more convenient, but we should be teaching people to value freedom over convenience. Even if the data collection is minimal, it’s still data.

We don’t use open-source around here pardner.

https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/open-source-misses-the-point.en.html

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I’ve never used Linux in my life

Acktually, it’s GNU/Linux, Linux is just the kernel :)

Ubuntu is spyware.

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I actually got jumpscared for a second lol

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You Get What You Give - New Radicals

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It does suck, but people who go to college know how much they’re going to pay. If anything, they should consider starting at a community college. Specialized schools (e.g. nursing schools, pilot school, etc.) often come with higher costs, but people need to weigh the potential benefits against the expenses. Community colleges offer more affordable options for foundational coursework before transferring to a specialized school if needed. Also, a significant portion of students already recieve some form of financial aid.

Install Mr. Chromebox and Linux and you’re good to go