Ubuntu’s new opt-in, open-source telemetry is a win-win for Linux users – here’s why

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

• Operating systems collect data in different ways.
• Linux distributions are transparent about that collection.
• Canonical’s making some changes to how it collects information.

Telemetry: the in situ collection of measurements or other data at remote points and their automatic transmission to receiving equipment (telecommunication).

When you mention that word to anyone who’s been around technology long…