Summary: Recorded LIVE on the streets of Bham, at Camber Coffee <a href="http://cambercoffee.com/" rel="noopener">http://cambercoffee.com/</a><br>On this episode, we are talking about alternatives to the mainstream operating systems and...this comes out of a recent rant AJ had with a few folks <br><br>“If you don't like something- don't buy it! Companies owe you NOTHING *unless you are a shareholder*” Just in time for school to start up! Forget Hi I'm a Mac, Hi I'm a PC- what about the other offerings in OS out there.<br><br>Canonical Ubuntu:<br><br>* Other distros based off this (and Dabian) that gives different looks and functions<br>* Ubuntu “Certified” hardware- turn key approach <a href="https://certification.ubuntu.com/desktop/" rel="noopener">https://certification.ubuntu.com/desktop/</a> <br><br><br>Elementary OS; <a href="https://elementary.io/" rel="noopener">https://elementary.io/</a> <br>Endless OS; <a href="https://endlessos.com/home/" rel="noopener">https://endlessos.com/home/</a><br><br>* Made for developing countires but also has hardware: <a href="https://endlessos.com/our-computers/" rel="noopener">https://endlessos.com/our-computers/</a><br><br><br>Chrome OS; for those who don't mind Google and have web-based needs (<a href="https://www.computerworld.com/article/2893364/chrome-os/is-chrome-os-right-for-you.html)" rel="noopener">https://www.computerworld.com/article/2893364/chrome-os/is-chrome-os-right-for-you.html)</a><br><br><br>* * *<br><br>Tech That Caught our eye<br><br>How about NOT the new iPhone (<a href="https://www.apple.com/iphone/)" rel="noopener">https://www.apple.com/iphone/)</a>. If you like it - great. If you don't- great. Does it really matter- nope. <br><br>* Only thing to note out of the whole announcements; Apple now has 8 iPhones to choose from. SE, 6, 6+, 7, 7+, 8, 8+, X. So, to everyone on the internet...stop hating on something you don't have buy if you don't want to.<br><br>Poloroid Originals: <a href="https://us.polaroidoriginals.com/?rfsn=550557.16c7b" rel="noopener">https://us.polaroidoriginals.com/?rfsn=550557.16c7b</a> <br><br>* * *<br><br>Unscripted Insights<br><br>Chris <br><br>AJ <br>* * *<br><br>Connect with us<br><br>* AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (<a href="http://patreon.com/ajbarse)" rel="noopener">http://patreon.com/ajbarse)</a> or follow me on Twitter/Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/ajbarse)" rel="noopener">http://instagram.com/ajbarse)</a> both are @ajbarse. <br>* Chris: Twitter/Instagram/Medium.com as @mnmltek<br> * Quiet Conversations newsletter: bit.ly/quietchris (<a href="http://bit.ly/quietchris)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/quietchris)</a><br> * 100 Tech Tips - An ongoing project: <a href="http://www.100techtips.com" rel="noopener">www.100techtips.com</a> (<a href="http://www.100techtips.com/)" rel="noopener">http://www.100techtips.com/)</a><br>* Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations<br><br>Listen to us<br><br>* If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (<a href="http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)" rel="noopener">http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)</a>!<br> * Thursdays at 9 am<br> * Saturdays at 1:30 pm<br><br>Talk to us<br><br>* 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH)<br>* Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Leave us a voicemail! <br>* Ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.<br><br>Subscribe to us<br><br>* iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (<a href="http://bellinghampodcast.com/)" rel="noopener">http://bellinghampodcast.com/)</a>
