What would an ENSH*TTIFIED Linux distro look like?

Just for fun, I decided to try and imagine what a Linux distro would look like if it got hit by the enshittification stick that seems to affect every digital product of service these days.

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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
01:25 Big Tech Linux
02:48 Mandatory Account
03:41 Privacy Invasion
04:17 Ads are coming
05:38 Time for AI
06:39 Tiering up
08:54 Final steps
10:41 Parting Thoughts

[CuteSkyler]

Terminal is a feature that only "certified technicians"* can use when you bring your PC to a certified shop.

[emifro]

Too unrealistic. The privacy slider had a 'disabled' option

[TheEvertw]

This is one scenario that the Gnu Public License (GPL) was designed to prevent. Especially the requirement that any additions / improvements / changes to the code be made Open Source as well is what prevents the "Extend -> Exterminate" part of the scenario. Which is why we should definitely use the GPL more often.

We have a lot to thank RMS (Richard Stallman) for.

[ayan.debnath]

You missed one - in CLI each time you enter a command, it will show a text ad for 15 sec.

[WindowsAurora]

The Linux Experiment leaked ubuntu future plans

[arantes]

How is there no top comment praising the visuals ? Inserting "E Linux" in all those screenshots was so immersive, and it must have taken forever ! Kudos for the attention to details

[Beryesa.]

Should've released this on 1st of April xD

[docopoper]

You gradually putting on a suit was so funny.

[downey]

the hardware has to have the E-corp seal of approval or else the system wont boot. we wouldn't want you to ruin your computer by running potentially unsafe hardware. repairs will also have to be done by an e-corp specialist to ensure you are getting the experience you deserve! Its for your own safety!!

[Xontaro]

Another "feature" that shouldn't be left out is limiting the number of apps that can run at the same time. If I remember correctly Microsoft used to do that with the Starter Editions of Windows.

[BRBS]

Well that was very unnerving. The same practiced hand gestures that CEOs apply on stage/camera, the fake voice tonality, the double speak. Great acting, Nick!

[DylanMatthewTurner]

I love that Windows 11 is actively losing market share bc MS dropped the ball so hard in enshitifcation.

[galgrunfeld]

"Save time and money by slowing down your charging speed - have free time? Then why pay extra? Don't have the time? Unlock your laptop max charging speed For just 5 EUR per month"

[motmontheinternet]

I was just reading that League of Legends issued an update that now reads overlays while you're playing, creates screenshots of them, and sends them to Riot. Meaning it can read your discord conversations or whatever if you use the discord overlay. If you've been playing the game for years you have to be concerned about your privacy now.

[GordanVrbanec]

Well, i wasn't planning on watching a horror movie today, but it happened.

[scorpiofern]

limiting usb 4 to an premium subscription is crazy 💀

[balsalmalberto]

You're basically describing Android. Google normalized adware and spyware behavior and made UI designed around the idea that too much information is scary for users. Microsoft and other companies have been following this trend

[Account]

I love that you chose Evil Corp as the theoretical villain of the story.
Mr Robot is a HIGHLY underappreciated show!

[cluesagi]

It only works if the users are complacent enough to accept the changes, but unfortunately they usually are

[bpmmusic_]

The clothing evolution is just the cherry on top 👌