Mastodawn

If you want an old-school Unix experience with security and a modern browser, try FreeBSD or other *BSD operating systems. Most of them work fine under a VM or on older ThinkPads. There's no systemd or GNU stuff in them by default, but you can install most of that if your work depends on it (say like GNU version of AWK or stuff like that). This is not a hate post; it's more like an invitation to try out something else, and who knows, you may like it better. Good luck!

drathir Jun 25

Tech News Bot Jun 25

UK govt dept website that campaigns against encryption hijacked to advertise ... payday loans https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/06/25/home_office_antiencryption_campaign_website/ #news

UK govt dept website that campaigns against encryption hijacked to advertise ... payday loans

: Company at center of findings blamed SEO on outsourcer

The Register

drathir Jun 18

OSNews Jun 18

Liberux Nexx: a Linux smartphone built in Europe

With the possibility that Google is going to make some big changes to the open source status of Android, the importance of smartphones that don't run either iOS or (some form of) Android is definitely increasing. Linux on smartphones is not as complete as iOS or Android, and I personally think one of the primary reasons for that is a lack of

https://www.osnews.com/story/142605/liberux-nexx-a-linux-smartphone-built-in-europe/

#Mobile

Liberux Nexx: a Linux smartphone built in Europe – OSnews

drathir Jun 18

High intensity squirrel 🏳️‍⚧️Jun 18

Web devs if me blocking ads/tracking cookies/other privacy-invasive nonsense results in me not being able to log in to my account on your site, the response I get back on the "failed" login page should not be:

"An error has occurred. Please try again!"

For that matter stop giving generic errors anyway and tell me what error has occurred oh and also STOP PREVENTING LOGINS IF TRACKING IS BLOCKED

drathir Jun 17

Hacker News Jun 17

Hack the Planet: 90s Hacker Culture vs. Today's AI Devs
L: https://gizvault.com/archives/hack-the-planet
C: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44298327
posted on 2025.06.17 at 08:29:51 (c=0, p=8)

Hack the Planet: 90s Hacker Culture vs. Today’s AI Devs - GizVault

Explore our cyberpunk-inspired e-commerce store, where tech enthusiasts and geeks can discover unique products that blend retro aesthetics with cutting-edge technology. Get your hands on the coolest gadgets and gear, handpicked for those who love to tinker and create. Crafted for the U.S. market, with articles that bring you closer to the future of tech.

drathir Jun 17

The Verge Jun 17

Microsoft should change its Copilot advertising, says watchdog https://www.theverge.com/news/688056/microsoft-copilot-advertising-watchdog-response

Microsoft should change its Copilot advertising, says watchdog

Microsoft’s Copilot advertising has been criticized by an industry watchdog for its productivity claims and confusing use of Copilot branding.

The Verge

drathir Jun 14

DevConf.CZ Jun 14

We realize #DevConf_CZ spans over the weekend and we want to make sure we have family-friendly content available.

That's why we have a dedicated kid-friendly room from 10 AM, hosted by Robotárna, an educational initiative in Brno specializing in robotics and programming workshops for children.

Recommended age: 5+
We expect you to supervise the kids you bring to the conference.

drathir Jun 13

Fedi.Tips Jun 13

You don't need to use your real name on the Fediverse. It is totally fine to use a nickname or made up name, as long as you're not impersonating someone else.

You also don't need to use a photo if you don't want to. You can put a picture of something else on your profile, or don't have a picture at all. (Many blind users have no image on their profile, for example.)

The only info you need to give when you sign up is an email address, and only your server's admin sees this.

#FediTips

drathir Jun 13

Franklin López Jun 12

If you're on here and hearing your friends say they're going to #BlueSky 'cause they're “getting better reach” — remind them what always happens next.

They lure people in with engagement, then shadowban, censor, and sanitize once the politics get too real — especially when it comes to #Palestine.

Investing time and energy into these corporate-lite platforms is a trap. We’ve seen it over and over: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok — now BlueSky. It’s the same playbook with new branding.

Mastodon isn’t perfect, but at least it's not selling you out the second you speak truth.

Tell your people: don’t chase numbers. Chase liberation.
#FreePalestine. Always. 🖤❤️💚✊🏽

https://www.middleeasteye.net/trending/bluesky-faces-backlash-over-alleged-censorship-palestinian-voices

'Palestinians must be heard': Bluesky urged to review 'punitive' policies towards Gaza content

Social media users say Gaza accounts and pro-Palestinian voices are disproportionately 'censored' by the platform

Middle East Eye

drathir Jun 13

DrBob, Neurologist, 🧠Mechanic Jun 13

Before you sign up to #Bluesky, you should know:

How We Use Personal Information?
- for marketing purposes
- for other permissible purposes...as allowed under applicable law

How We Disclose Your Personal Information?
- We may share personal information with third parties...in connection with corporate transactions

International Transfers?
- We may transfer personal information internationally

How Long We Keep Personal Information?
- We may keep your personal information as necessary...

Security?
- We make 'reasonable' efforts to protect your information

#mastodon #joinmastodon #privacy #security
https://bsky.social/about/support/privacy-policy