Alan Stryder

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Real gaming was in sketchy smoke-filled arcades.

I mute accounts that post politics and culture-war nonsense.

bloghttps://lmno.lol/candidapples

i don’t even need to hear from the EFF to have a good argument why adshit shouldn’t run on my computers

the argument is: it’s my computer

no seriously. are they paying me for the use of my computer to run their adshit? no? then it doesn’t need to run on my computer.

that shit is for me, not doubleclick or whatever the bloody thing is called now. if it ain’t making me happy or bringing me money, it’s out

I've always loved technology, I love using my computers and messing around with different #linux distributions. I love experimenting with my old phones, flashing new roms onto them, and sometimes bricking them in the process. But it will never be more than a hobby for me. I live vicariously through the #floss people I follow that administer and develop for a living.
Are there any walk route and distance tracking apps that aren't horrifying #privacy nightmares? My #fitness tracker by itself isn't getting me the metrics I need, but I don't want my GPS data going anywhere.
ATTENTION PDA NERDS! Back in the day, I ran a little site called PDA Handyman. Icepat over on Hackaday.io has started a project to build a modern, open source Pocket PC like the Psion 5MX or HP Jornada 720, in other words a pocketable Linux computer and not just another Android phone. The target price is US$99, as well, which is fantastic! It’s in the early stages, but I’m excited! #tech #gadgets #opensource #linux #mobilecomputing https://liliputing.com/pocket-z-project-aims-to-build-99-linux-pcs-that-fit-in-your-pocket/
Pocket Z project aims to build $99 Linux PCs that fit in your pocket - Liliputing

Pocket Z project aims to build $99 Linux PCs that fit in your pocket

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Forty-five years ago today, Joy Division released their debut album Unknown Pleasures.

I just learned last week that if Joy Division had toured the US, Husker Du would have opened for them. Now that would have been a helluva show.

#OnThisDay #NowPlaying #vinyl #records

Seriously, #Apple preventing people and businesses from #refurbishing should be illegal!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfwy-y5rCoc

And I sincerely hope both @EU_Commission and @Bundesverband will actively go after manufacturers that want to deny people their freedom to actually own their devices as per "1st sale doctrine".

Like it's none of Apple's business if someone chose to get a #refurbished display unless they want to fraudulently sell it as a new device and not a replacement - but that's already covered with fraud.

#RightToRepair #iCloudLock #ActivationLock #DRM #DefectiveByDesign #AntiRepair #AntiRepairDesign #Repairability #RightToRepairEU #ConsumerRights #ConsumerProtection #eWaste #Envoirment #ReUse #Repair #Recycle #iPhone #iPad #Mac #MacBook #MacBookPro #MacPro #MacMini #MacStudio #Smartphones #Tablets #Laptops #PCs #Macs #Mac #iOS #iPadOS #macOS

The Catch To Apples New Patented Parts Lockdown System - Inventor Makes A Testimony

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Comfortable Z2 run with a new pair of @Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 in smashing humidity & heat...
#running #effortlessrunning #Phuket

⚙️ Trinity keeps KDE 3 on life support - LWN

"The Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE), is a continuation of KDE 3 that has maintained the old-school desktop with semi-regular releases since 2010. The most recent release, R14.1.2, was announced on April 28. TDE does deliver a usable retro desktop, but with some limitations that hamper its usability on modern systems"

https://lwn.net/Articles/973130/

#KDE #KDE3 #TDE #Opensource

Trinity keeps KDE 3 on life support [LWN.net]

Partnering with an AI company means I can no longer trust your output

Look, I get that publications are hurting for revenue and AI companies are handing out cash but you're not just providing access to written and human-generated output — you're giving up goodwill.