I took my data from #ebay. Well, Not yet. I've been waiting for it since six days now. And will leave once it's handed over.
But #paypal gave me my data back so I left it and closed my account. And I was surprised to see how many services were still connected with my account.
Oh, yes, I almost forgot. A year ago I left #microsoft and gave #linux a second try after my first effort in 2007 had failed. I bought a #framework Laptop and installed Ubuntu. Works fine.
For all who would like to exit from #Bigtech I would recommend once more the encouraging #optout-project developed by Janet Vertesi:
"Yes, you can live without Big Tech.
If data is the new oil, then I'm here to help you go electric. Join the resistance", says @cyberlyra https://www.optoutproject.net/welcome-to-the-opt-out-project/
@oliverknabe @cyberlyra I read the Opt Out project and have made some big strides! Only halfway throughout but I did make the switch from iPhone to a graphene OS pixel, loving it!
@tomrees @cyberlyra Cool. I have a #Fairphone and I am lucky that there is quite some expertise from users switching to various alternative OS so I am sure it will work out fine.
But before I do the next step here, I will change my internet provider. "Europe needs a #DOGE" said the boss of #DeutscheTelekom this week. Time for a change, obviously.