[dodslaser]

Please do not give me more devices that need to connect to my WiFi for basic functionality. These devices add congestion, attack surface, and give manufacturers access to way more information than I am comfortable with. I already have to fight my washing machine, stove, refrigerator, etc. on this.

[_Algernon_]

>Basically, IP networking still allows direct connections, but also allows far more possibilities.

[freehorse]

> allows far more possibilities.

>> attack surface, and give manufacturers access to way more information than I am comfortable with

When your device is on your WiFi you cannot be completely sure what it does (unless you monitor the traffic).

[immibis]

And requires more configuration! Sure let me just type a netmask into my headphones by tapping the volume buttons.

[DonHopkins]

Hey, is your root password still bazz1l?

I've got a cat named Emacs, but he's not allowed to be a root password.