'It's Stalin's dream' — Quote of the day by software pioneer Richard Stallman on the tracking capabilities of cell phones
The long-time privacy advocate doesn't carry a cell phone to avoid being tracked
Software pioneer Richard Stallman, known for his work in building the software industry and campaigning for free software, expressed strong concerns about the tracking capabilities of cell phones. In an interview with Network World, Stallman, who has long advocated for privacy in the digital age, revealed his belief that cell phones would be the perfect tool for authoritarian forces to exploit and track populations.
Despite his reluctance to use a cell phone himself, Stallman acknowledged his achievement in creating a third-party version of the Android mobile OS, where all proprietary software was removed. However, this alternative version only functions with older and outdated handsets, such as the Samsung Galaxy S3 or Galaxy Note 2.
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