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Apple's apps bypass firewalls like LittleSnitch and LuLu on macOS Big Sur

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1183 points robenkleene | 3 comments | 20 Oct 20 15:51 UTC | HN request time: 0.555s | source
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coldtea ◴[20 Oct 20 16:07 UTC] No.24839016[source]▶
So? Users expect basic OS functionality (like the App Store, Maps, etc) to function.

Do people really install Little Snitch (which I've used since 2005 or so) for blocking Apple's own apps?

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1. sim_io ◴[20 Oct 20 16:13 UTC] No.24839090[source]▶
It is a firewall, i should be able to decide what goes in and out of my computer
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2. pnw_hazor ◴[20 Oct 20 16:30 UTC] No.24839353[source]▶
It is pretty clear Apple doesn't think it is your computer. Similar to how they feel about their phones that they let people use.

edit-to-add: further evidenced by Apple's stance on right-to-repair.

3. pshirshov ◴[20 Oct 20 16:41 UTC] No.24839497[source]▶
Realistically, you have two options: to use Linux or to trade your control and freedom for convenience.

In case the control and freedom are important for you, why not to switch to Linux, purchase Pinephone or Librem, use DD-WRT/VyOS/pfSense for your router?