#mntreform my first design with my MNT Reform RK3588
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PhilI have a #SovereignTech question: is #Kubernetes running on local hardware considered to be part of an acceptable solution, given that the #CNCF is a US non-profit with (as I understand it) heavy representation from US tech companies?
Glyn MoodyAsking #Grok to delete fake nudes may force victims to sue in #Musk’s chosen court - https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/01/asking-grok-to-delete-fake-nudes-may-force-victims-to-sue-in-musks-chosen-court/ " Millions likely harmed by Grok-edited sex images as X advertisers shrugged. " #csma
ploumWhy there’s no European Google?
And why it is a good thing!
My answer to the European Commission "call for evidence on Open Source."
https://ploum.net/2026-01-22-why-no-european-google.html
#geminiprotocol link: gemini://ploum.net/2026-01-22-why-no-european-google.gmi
Pedro J. HdezRE: https://mamot.fr/@ploum/115938794778974968
Uno de los criterios que tengo en cuenta para seleccionar el software es su origen europeo valorando, por supuesto, su calidad y utilidad. Las herramientas que utilizo como parte central de mi entorno digital de trabajo no tienen nada que envidiar a las clásicas de las Big Techs y me proporcionan todo lo necesario.
@opensuse
@GrapheneOS
@protonprivacy
@filen
@nextcloud
@ONLYOFFICE
@joplinapp
#Opensource's new mission: Rebuild a continent's tech stack - https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/19/open_sources_new_mission_rebuild/ "Freedom can be very contagious if it grows on its own terms. Europe of all places should know that"
braboThe European Commision is solliciting feedback for the European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy:
https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/16213-European-Open-Digital-Ecosystems_en
Bozhidar Batsov (a.k.a. Bug)I used to think of myself as an "innovator" 20 years ago. Today I'm probably better described as "ancient maintainer" as I'm mostly working on projects I've started 10-15 years ago. I used to believe a good maintainer churns out new and exciting features all the time, but I now I think that a good maintainer:
- keeps the lights on
- doesn't frustrate the users of their projects (less breaking changes and controversial/divisive features)
- tries to build a welcoming and enduring community around their projects
- values simplicity and the power of "saying no"/"less is more"
This article definitely resonated strongly with me https://www.joanwestenberg.com/the-rime-of-the-ancient-maintainer/
The Rime of the Ancient Maintainer
Every culture produces heroes that reflect its deepest anxieties. The Greeks, terrified of both mortality and immortality, gave us Achilles. The Victorians, haunted by social mobility, gave us the self-made industrialist. And Silicon Valley, drunk on exponential curves and both terrified and entranced by endless funding rounds, has given us
FridaThe EU is working on what is in essence a new Open Source strategy for Europe, and the call for evidence is now open. This is our cue to provide feedback and input to the strategy!
If you are involved in the Open Source community in any way, if you benefit (or could benefit) in any way from Open Source, or if you're simply interested in questions about digital sovereignty, please visit https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/16213-European-Open-Digital-Ecosystems_en for details on how to contribute.