You don't use open source software because it's better (it usually isn't).

You don't use open source software because it's freer (it only sometimes is).

You don't use open source software because it's got better politics (it isn't always).

You use open source software because *it is the only option*. In the long run, if it isn't open source, it doesn't exist.

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Question;: what do non-geeks typically use their home PCs for?

Please boost this to get a varied response.

This is research for a HPR episode

#computing #nongeek #homePC

The Post Office in Stornoway is a vital service for many between banking, collecting pensions and posting mail. It is busy regardless when you go and yet the Post office have marked it for closure. The Trading Post (Stornoway's other Post Office) has already shut, the banks have either closed or have very limited hours. Wherever you are from please sign the petition "Save Stornoway Post Office!" https://www.torcuil.scot/sign-the-petition/

#Stornoway #IsleOfLewis #PostOffice

If you know anyone who is planning on not voting because ‘it won’t make a difference’, explain to them how public funds are allocated to opposition parties (so-called Short money). £42.82 for every 200 votes gained by the party. More than 20p per vote. Per year. Every vote counts!

Edit: Don’t just favourite this, boost it. People need to know!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_Money

Crikey. Disabling Java from LibreOffice startup *massively* reduces startup time.

https://www.androidpolice.com/libreoffice-tips-tricks/#install-extensions-to-expand-functionality

Have a nice & possibly atmospheric weekend!  

Linux community (and GNU) often know how to party  

#Linux #GNU #Torvalds #Stallman #Finland #USA

Do not leave me unsupervised in the garden department.
I will tune the flower pots and play dance music for gnomes.

#flowerpots #music #gardening