[chbot] Proposal, RASPOG - (Robotics Android SPin Off Group)

[Volker Kuhlmann]

> Richard mentioned the idea of a spin-off group last night, so some
> consideration about what it might be could be in order.

Thanks Richard, I'm in.

My interest is in two areas:
1) Control other things in the house with the android device.
2) Having a pocket computer and general-purpose communication device.

Because of 2) high standards data protection are mandatory and having a
spy in my pocket that records everything I do and sends it off to
everywhere is plain not acceptable.

It appears data protection is not achievable without root access to the
android device, because google is protecting the data theft for the
benefit of the ad mafia.
I have no hesitations about replacing the whole OS either, having seen
just how sh*tty default android is. Unfortunately there are no
replacement options for cheap Chinese phones like THL available.
Paranioa here is good practice.

If it was just for 1) and the android device had no Internet connection
things would be much easier of course.

> So this is my vote for a monthly meeting on the subject.

Ditto.
Sorry for late reply. So far there don't seem to be a lot of takers, but
I am interested regardless of size. Perhaps it needs 2 people to start
and to go from there.

> Better names for the group warmly welcomed.

The tinkerdroids? Sorry, I never have any energy for names.

Volker

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