Sam Howell @syntax@social.privacytools.io
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Elearning writer / designer / developer. #Tor relayer. #Nym mixer. #Adapt contributor. #privacy #digitalrights #FOSS #vegan
Joined Apr 2020
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Oh, this exists!
https://useplaintext.email/
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๐ค What's best for a new desktop computer with GNU/Linux nowadays? I'm looking for performances (CG arts/Krita), only Free/Libre drivers and around 1Kโฌ... Hard to find trusty infos... If you have advice/recommendations, pls lmk.๐
@ojackso
I think so. Can't think why else it wouldn't be standard "lo".
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"If The World Was Created By A Programmer"
The last panel had me in tears ๐
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Using two-factor auth is one of the simplest things users can do to protect their accounts, but teaching it can be tricky. Our lesson plan will help you navigate this landscape in a way that wonโt confuse your learners or cause them to lose interest. https://sec.eff.org/topics/two-factor-authentication
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I've got a question about the Fediverse and our 13 year-old son ๐ค
After watching 'The Social Dilemma' with him today, we had a chat about Instagram, Twitter, etc.
He asked what I use and I told him more about Mastodon and federated servers (he knows some of this due to me PM'ing @moodlenet)
My question is whether, based in the UK, there are any instances he can join? Mastodon.social, for instance, says users have to be 16 years old because of GDPR...
#Ubuntu interface renaming anyone? On multiple occasions I've had #VPS #networking issues. For some reason my loopback interface is called "rename1". Support assures me this is normal/default config, but it just doesn't make sense to me. Why not "lo" for loopback, and why did it get renamed in the first place? Soon I'm just going to get rid and start fresh with trusty #Debian.
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On this peertube instance one can find lots of good video materials on #FLOSS
https://peertube.floss-marketing-school.com
You may want to follow this account for getting updates:
ronan@peertube.floss-marketing-school.com
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Code mirror list (thread):
https://social.nixnet.services/@amolith/105086130314936193
@eff
Aaron Swartz RIP
@manu@bsd.network
I agree. I've always thought it contradictory, but then I suppose not every project is begun in the true spirit of FOSS - unfortunately! I only have a GitHub account to comment and raise issues on projects I value which are on there. My code is on GitLab and mirrored on Codeberg.
@yuki_is_bored @codeberg
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The EU has had it with Big Tech and is ready to take action. Read our analysis of their (leaked) enforcement plans. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/10/eu-vs-big-tech-leaked-enforcement-plans-and-dutch-french-counterproposal
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#GNOMEChallenge project init.OSS is designed to help users with a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced, contribute to #FOSS projects. For beginners, there are programming tutorials, and for more advanced users, suggested issues to resolve.
init.OSS founder, Sam Robbins, is a Computer Science Student at Durham University. You can help his project by contributing to the repository here: https://github.com/init-OSS/initoss
@wevifa5983@mastodon.social
Considering it. Just need to look into the how. I do have two personal VPSs.
@Mayana
Yes I'm occasionally active on the @privacytools channel in #Element, and I love what @matrix are doing, so it's definitely something I've considered. I'd mainly want somewhere public I could get likeminded people together to discuss what I term #freelearning - #elearning created using #FOSS.
Arguments for/against running my own #IRC channel? My understanding is it's a big responsibility and a lot of effort (especially if public and popular). What are the essential things to consider?
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@lps Indeed. It baffles me, but I try to see it objectively too, which is easier when I remember that I was once in the same position: not caring much for privacy and security. It's amazing what's changed in the last two years since I discovered Snowden, related people/topics and this whole amazing community.
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Elearning writer / designer / developer. #Tor relayer. #Nym mixer. #Adapt contributor. #privacy #digitalrights #FOSS #vegan
Joined Apr 2020
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