Judge in US v. Google trial didn’t know if Firefox is a browser or search engine::Google accused DOJ of aiming to force people to use “inferior” search products.

  • schmidtster@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    If it’s not connected to a cord, it’s wifi. Now try and explaining those nuances to them that there’s more than one-type of wireless signal.

    Wifi is easier and simpler. Sometime I find myself making the mistake…

    In construction there’s a similar issue (with grown men even). A circular saw is the tool, but everyone calls it a skilsaw, which is a brand name. You can correct them, they just don’t care, that’s what the tool is called, a skilsaw.

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      10 months ago

      I hold out hope they’ll figure out the difference when they have to pay for separate subscriptions for cellular data and home internet service.

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        10 months ago

        Some places have mobile (cellular and internet) and home internet, so that’s not likely to help some people.