Rick d Card

@Rick_d_card
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Pretty much retired Computer Graphics Guy
About meI started drawing at age 7. I enjoy being alone. Began signpainting and screenprinting. Next was computer graphics for signs and screenprinting. The last 20+ years I have been doing computer graphics for screenprinting and computer controlled embroidery.
BooksI read about 3-6 books a week. Mostly fiction but some nonfiction too. Everything except fantasy.
HobbiesComputers especially Linux and other tech stuff. Some gaming. Keeping up on science and tech news. Movies and binging on TV series. Listening to music. Trying to learn guitar...ha. Pondering life, reality and the nature of existence.
PoliticalA bit of an anarchist

Does anyone already have a list of people who have died this year in USian death camps?

I haven't been writing the names down.

I plan to call my representatives daily and read the names. They should have to hear them, every day. I should have to say them, every day.

Hi everyone! I’m John, a GenX physicist who invented laser technologies to detect diseases using exhaled breath, as well as some holographic technologies for augmented reality. But the best part of my work has been mentoring young scientists, engineers, and founders. Nowadays I live near some of the best beaches in Atlantic Canada. Interested in science, health, music, art, photography, books, biking, and D&D. On Mastodon since 2022. #introduction #physics #science #Canada #founder #books #DnD

RE: https://mastodon.social/@kottke/116374996408344904

Wow; righteous and just things still happen.

#RightToRepair #SolarPunk

We should be doing this:

“The Netherlands is building a "digital emergency kit" in case the internet shuts down nationwide”

#CDNPoli #DigitalSovereignty #Infosec
https://cybernews.com/security/netherlands-build-a-digital-emergency-kit-internet-shutdown-nationwide/

Beautifully put.

✊️ France Launches Government Linux Desktop Plan as Windows Exit Begins

「 France positions Linux adoption as part of a broader policy focused on sovereignty, interoperability, and reducing dependence on foreign vendors. As the announcement comes directly from DINUM, which oversees digital strategy across ministries, it holds greater significance than a local pilot or isolated administrative project 」

https://linuxiac.com/france-launches-government-linux-desktop-plan-as-windows-exit-begins/

#france #opensource #digitalsovereignty

France Launches Government Linux Desktop Plan as Windows Exit Begins

France is transitioning government desktops to Linux, with each ministry required to formalize its implementation plan by autumn 2026.

Linuxiac

@wdormann The default setting for the iPhone by the US company Apple is to pass messages through to their Notification functionality.

They could be retrieved by the FBI from the US company Apple's push notification database.

The US company Apple, not Signal, has a shoddy security model here.

PS: To any Apple fanboys who can't stand a single bad word about Apple, I'll block you permanently and happily if you even give a squeak.

#Apple #Signal #FBI #Fascism

⋅ Stop believing these 4 myths about Linux—they're all outdated now

https://www.howtogeek.com/things-windows-users-still-get-wrong-about-linux/

#Gnu #Linux