Shawnster_P ☕️

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I live in Michigan, married to a wonderful woman. I have two children. Both of them have type 1 #Diabetes. One of them has #autism. Not surprisingly, helping people with special needs is very important to me.

I'm also a big proponent of #OpenSource software, and #Privacy. I use linux as my daily driver, and am excited to one day use an opensource phone.

I love to read, play rpgs, birdwatch, and take care of my fish tanks (plural as of 2022). My favorite getaway is Beaver Island.

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Show threadShawnster_P ☕️Dec 13
@georgetakei Ah, good, so we like ai when it agrees with us now, right? Have a seat next to our other new best friend MTG.
Shawnster_P ☕️Sep 29
knoppixSep 29

LinkedIn will share user data with Microsoft for AI training starting Nov 3, 2025.
You’re opted in by default 🔄

To opt out:
1️⃣ Go to Settings & Privacy
2️⃣ Select Data privacy → Data for Generative AI improvement
3️⃣ Toggle off “Use my data for training content creation AI models”
4️⃣ Access the Data Processing Objection Form here and send a request: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/ask/TS-DPRO
🔐

🔗 https://proton.me/blog/linkedin-ai-training

#Privacy #LinkedIn #AI #DataProtection #TechNews #OpenSource #Security #Cybersecurity #DataPrivacy

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Show threadShawnster_P ☕️Aug 29, 2025
@Swede1952 we get titmouses taking peanuts all the time, which is so cute because the peanut is so big relative to their body.
Shawnster_P ☕️Jul 10, 2025
@Remittancegirl @Tharpa they also just aren't good coffee.
Shawnster_P ☕️May 2, 2025
Show threadKevin RussellMay 2, 2025

@tsvenson

It has, it is. Its huge, multiple stories on multiple non linux sites saying:

"NO NO NO, don't throw out"expiring" Windows 10 laptops and PCs !!"

Its not tens of thousands of computers MS is abandoning, its millions.

Don't throw out a Windows 10 computer, easily make a Mars Rover Level Modern Computer. To use, or share, or give away.

Install Linux

Many Good Reasons But Here Are Two.

#Windows11 #Windows #Linux #Ten #Eleven #Save #Share

Shawnster_P ☕️Mar 1, 2025
@CAPETOK wow, they look like they had fun! 😂
Shawnster_P ☕️Mar 1, 2025
James BazánMar 1, 2025
President Zelenskyy has dealt with bullies far more murderous than Trump & Vance. They made it clear to the world that the United States is led by cowards.
Shawnster_P ☕️Feb 18, 2025
@Tim_Eagon @Alphastream Awesome. Just backed it. Thanks for letting me know. Just picked up the system for Christmas, and it looks like a little of fun!
Show threadShawnster_P ☕️Feb 4, 2025
@profoundlynerdy no, they have desktop isos, but I find it easier to Google it rather then find it in their website lol
Show threadShawnster_P ☕️Feb 4, 2025
@profoundlynerdy I think your best bet might be Debian. I don't use it myself, but have heard the repo is very large.