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[Completed] Upgrade to 0.19.16

https://sh.itjust.works/post/56521768

[Completed] Upgrade to 0.19.16 - sh.itjust.works

Quick impulsive upgrade to 0.19.16 this morning. Not much downtime was experienced (less than 10 minutes). Continue being great to one another!

Upgrade to 0.19.15 - sh.itjust.works

Good evening SJW community! I had some extra some last minute and decided to upgrade this instance to 0.19.15 Change logs can be found here [https://join-lemmy.org/news/2025-12-24_-_Lemmy_Release_v0.19.15_and_Testing_for_1.0] Thank you

Scheduled Upgrade to 0.19.12 - August 21st 2025 @ 8PM EDT

https://sh.itjust.works/post/44478096

Scheduled Upgrade to 0.19.12 - August 21st 2025 @ 8PM EDT - sh.itjust.works

Hello all, I hope everyone has been enjoying their summer and has had the chance to check a few new items off their bucket list! I will be upgrading this lemmy instance to version 0.19.12 tomorrow at 8PM EDT. This should be a quick update. As always I will provide an update once the upgrade has been completed. You may experience up to 30 minutes of downtime as the upgrade completes. I apologize for the short notice. Thank you for the continuing to support to SJW and the Fediverse

Scheduled Upgrade to 0.19.11 - May 2nd 2025 @ 8PM EDT

https://sh.itjust.works/post/37185389

Scheduled Upgrade to 0.19.11 - May 2nd 2025 @ 8PM EDT - sh.itjust.works

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/36939944 [https://sh.itjust.works/post/36939944] > Good evening everyone! > > Quick announcement to inform everyone that I will be upgrade this instance to 0.19.11 this coming Friday May 2nd at 8PM EDT. > > I’m expecting about 30 minutes of downtime for this upgrade. > > I’ll providing real time updates via our matrix channel [https://matrix.to/#/#sh.itjust.works:matrix.org] should any of you want to join and keep me company. > > Thank you!

Scheduled Upgrade to 0.19.11 - May 2nd 2025 @ 8PM EDT

https://sh.itjust.works/post/36939944

Scheduled Upgrade to 0.19.11 - May 2nd 2025 @ 8PM EDT - sh.itjust.works

Good evening everyone! Quick announcement to inform everyone that I will be upgrade this instance to 0.19.11 this coming Friday May 2nd at 8PM EDT. I’m expecting about 30 minutes of downtime for this upgrade. I’ll providing real time updates via our matrix channel [https://matrix.to/#/#sh.itjust.works:matrix.org] should any of you want to join and keep me company. Thank you!

Our Intentions to join Fedecan

https://sh.itjust.works/post/35952243

Our Intentions to join Fedecan - sh.itjust.works

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/35952239 [https://sh.itjust.works/post/35952239] > Hey all, > > Today, I’m writing to share our intention to join Fedecan [https://fedecan.ca/], a Canadian not-for-profit organization committed to supporting the Fediverse. We believe this partnership will foster collaboration among like-minded individuals who share a common goal: to create a safe, welcoming space where people can connect freely. > > Together we will help deliver a fast, reliable, and consistent experience for all and continue to be free from corporate influence and guided by the values of openness, community, and trust. > ## Who is Fedecan > > Fedecan is a registered non-profit organization based in Canada, with the goal to provide a safe and welcoming space for people to connect with each other on the Fediverse. More information can be found here [https://fedecan.ca/en/guide/fedecan/]. > > You may also know them by their Canadian lemmy instance lemmy.ca [https://lemmy.ca/]. > ## What does this mean for sh.itjust.works? > > From the outside everything will stay much the same, especially with the admin team. Internally, we will collaborate on tasks related to non-profit compliance, policies, banking and common infrastructure elements such as backup/disaster recovery infrastructure. We will continue to operate separate equipment and instances in geographically isolated locations under different names. We will work towards aligning on safety and security practices in order to ensure that data is secure. > > From an organizational structure, sh.itjust.works will fall under the Fedecan [https://fedecan.ca/en/] umbrella and will share common bylaws, policies, methodologies on best practices, security and legal considerations. > ## Where do donations go? > > Donations to sh.itjust.works will continue to support our mission and objectives exclusively. However, users will also have the option to donate directly to Fedecan, which will allocate funds amongst its projects including sh.itjust.works. Operational costs related to running the non-profit will be shared among projects and these expenses will be transparently disclosed in annual reports published on the Fedecan website. > ## Option to withdrawal > > sh.itjust.works will have the right to withdraw from the Fedecan umbrella should our mutual goals no longer be aligned. In such a case, a predefined provision and action plan will be in place to ensure a smooth transition back to independence. > ## Why Now? > > As the Fediverse continues to grow, we believe it’s important to collaborate more closely with others who share our values. Joining Fedecan allows us to do just that, strengthening our operation through a non-profit while staying true to our mission. > ## Timeline / Next Steps > > Over the coming weeks, we’ll begin the process of integrating with Fedecan on the organization side. You won’t notice many changes but we’ll keep you informed throughout the process. > ## Looking Ahead > > We’re excited about this next chapter and the opportunities it brings. By joining forces, we’re reinforcing our commitment to the Fediverse and to the principles that brought us all together in the first place—openness, community, transparency, and trust. > > Our core mission remains unchanged. We’re still independent in spirit and practice and we remain committed to being a space that’s not driven by profit, but by people. > > I invite your questions or concerns on this thread or on our https://matrix.to/#/#sh.itjust.works:matrix.org [https://matrix.to/#/#sh.itjust.works:matrix.org]) > > Stay connected, > > --The sh.itjust.works and Fedecan Team >

Our Intentions to join Fedecan

https://sh.itjust.works/post/35952239

Our Intentions to join Fedecan - sh.itjust.works

Hey all, Today, I’m writing to share our intention to join Fedecan [https://fedecan.ca/], a Canadian not-for-profit organization committed to supporting the Fediverse. We believe this partnership will foster collaboration among like-minded individuals who share a common goal: to create a safe, welcoming space where people can connect freely. Together we will help deliver a fast, reliable, and consistent experience for all and continue to be free from corporate influence and guided by the values of openness, community, and trust. ## Who is Fedecan Fedecan is a registered non-profit organization based in Canada, with the goal to provide a safe and welcoming space for people to connect with each other on the Fediverse. More information can be found here [https://fedecan.ca/en/guide/fedecan/]. You may also know them by their Canadian lemmy instance lemmy.ca [https://lemmy.ca/]. ## What does this mean for sh.itjust.works? From the outside everything will stay much the same, especially with the admin team. Internally, we will collaborate on tasks related to non-profit compliance, policies, banking and common infrastructure elements such as backup/disaster recovery infrastructure. We will continue to operate separate equipment and instances in geographically isolated locations under different names. We will work towards aligning on safety and security practices in order to ensure that data is secure. From an organizational structure, sh.itjust.works will fall under the Fedecan [https://fedecan.ca/en/] umbrella and will share common bylaws, policies, methodologies on best practices, security and legal considerations. ## Where do donations go? Donations to sh.itjust.works will continue to support our mission and objectives exclusively. However, users will also have the option to donate directly to Fedecan, which will allocate funds amongst its projects including sh.itjust.works. Operational costs related to running the non-profit will be shared among projects and these expenses will be transparently disclosed in annual reports published on the Fedecan website. ## Option to withdrawal sh.itjust.works will have the right to withdraw from the Fedecan umbrella should our mutual goals no longer be aligned. In such a case, a predefined provision and action plan will be in place to ensure a smooth transition back to independence. ## Why Now? As the Fediverse continues to grow, we believe it’s important to collaborate more closely with others who share our values. Joining Fedecan allows us to do just that, strengthening our operation through a non-profit while staying true to our mission. ## Timeline / Next Steps Over the coming weeks, we’ll begin the process of integrating with Fedecan on the organization side. You won’t notice many changes but we’ll keep you informed throughout the process. ## Looking Ahead We’re excited about this next chapter and the opportunities it brings. By joining forces, we’re reinforcing our commitment to the Fediverse and to the principles that brought us all together in the first place—openness, community, transparency, and trust. Our core mission remains unchanged. We’re still independent in spirit and practice and we remain committed to being a space that’s not driven by profit, but by people. I invite your questions or concerns on this thread or on our https://matrix.to/#/#sh.itjust.works:matrix.org [https://matrix.to/#/#sh.itjust.works:matrix.org]) Stay connected, –The sh.itjust.works and Fedecan Team

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Upcoming Upgrade to 0.19.9

https://sh.itjust.works/post/34705806

Upcoming Upgrade to 0.19.9 - sh.itjust.works

Hello SJW community! I will be conducting an upgrade to the lemmy software this coming Friday, March 21st at 8:30PM EDT. During this time we will be upgrading to lemmy version 0.19.9 [https://join-lemmy.org/news/2025-02-10_-_Lemmy_Release_v0.19.9]. Users can expect up to 60 minute of downtime for the upgrade to complete. As always will do my best to do it in less time. I’ll be providing real time updates on our matrix channel [https://matrix.to/#/#sh.itjust.works:matrix.org] throughout the process for those interested or who just want to keep me company. Thank you all for being part of the fediverse and this instance.