Big Tech is not much help when fighting a junta, and FOSS doesn't ride to the rescue

The Register
May 20, 2024, 11:35 pm357 pts
Opponents of Myanmar’s internet-nobbling military government don't like when Facebook asks for their real names Big Tech isn't much help if you're an activist trying to work against a military junta, and FOSS tools aren't a great alternative either, according to opponents of Myanmar's military regime.…

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