@jakofields

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Retired Swedish academic (Linguistic Anthropology), devout Social Democrat (most of the time), grandfather and occasional golfer. For people not from Sweden, my biopic is an oven pancake.

🌟 Exciting News in Digital Freedom! 🌟

Starting next month, Denmark's Minister of Digitization, Caroline Stage, plans to phase out Microsoft and other tech giants' programs within her ministry. This bold move aims to reduce reliance on U.S.-based tech companies and embrace open-source alternatives.

Half of the ministry's employees will transition to a new computer system, replacing Windows with open-source solutions. Specifically, they will adopt LibreOffice, a free and open-source office suite, as an alternative to Microsoft's Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

"I want to take the lead and try it out. When the opportunity presented itself, it would be crazy not to seize it. I am very much looking forward to seeing how it works in practice," says Minister Stage.

This initiative aligns with Denmark's broader strategy to achieve digital sovereignty and reduce dependence on large tech corporations. The goal is for the entire ministry to be free of Microsoft by the fall. However, if the transition faces significant challenges, there is flexibility to revert temporarily.

The push for digital sovereignty is gaining momentum, especially in light of current global dynamics and concerns over data protection. Political parties like the Red-Green Alliance and the Alternative have also voiced support for reducing ties with American tech giants.

Let's celebrate this shift towards freedom, collaboration, and innovation in the tech landscape! 🎉

🔗 report: https://nordjyske.dk/nyheder/politik/digitaliseringsminister-vil-udfase-microsoft-i-sit-eget-ministerium/5616096

#DigitalFreedom #OpenSource #LibreOffice #DenmarkLeads #TechInnovation #DigitalSovereignty #Linux #FreedomAndCollaboration #DigitalizationMinistry #OpenSource #Linux #OpenSource #DigitalFreedom #FuckTechBros #LinuxLove #LibreOffice #FuckMicrosoft #FuckTechBros #danskertrut #linux #libreoffice #FOSS #FLOSS #FreeSoftware #digitalizationministry #fuckmicrosoft

#gretathunberg arrives in Paris and is asked, "Why did you think so many countries around the world are ignoring what is going on in #Palestine ?"

Without hesitation, she replies, "Because of racism."

#Gaza

This is why people don't support big media. Greta Thunberg was kidnapped. Point blank. Was on international waters. Israel is not the world Police. They do not have jurisdiction in international waters. That is kidnapping. No denying it. And not a single large media corporation is mentioning that. What the hell is wrong with this world?
#news #gaza #israel #usa #aid #climate #international
Avveckla alla subventioner till fossila brÀnslen nu. Staten ska inte finansiera den klimatkris som den samtidigt mÄste lösa www.gp.se/debatt/det-g...

DEBATT: Det gÄr faktiskt inte ...
Det gÄr faktiskt inte att fortsÀtta som vi gör!

Jordens motstÄndskraft mot klimatförÀndringarna börjar svikta, enligt vÀrldens ledande klimatforskare. Det krÀvs akuta och massiva ÄtgÀrder nu. Och det Àr ocksÄ detta som vÀljarna vill. Dessutom sÄ Àr det en myt att klimatarbetet skulle bromsa ekonomisk utveckling. I sjÀlva verket Àr klimatomstÀllningen den viktigaste investeringen vi kan göra i vÀlfÀrd, jobb och ekonomisk utveckling. Nu behövs politiska beslut, skriver 15 forskare.

Göteborgs-Posten
Helt utan orsak kÀnner jag bara för lite Tom Lehrer: youtu.be/HHhZF66C1Dc?...

Tom Lehrer - Send the Marines
Tom Lehrer - Send the Marines

YouTube
@blogdiva Buster Keaton - I will FOREVER love! 💓 (Thanks, Dad, for introducing him to me when I was a kid❀).
Sverigebilden Ă€r inte bara kraschad klimatpolitik och högerradikal regering. Det Ă€r ocksĂ„ en modig ung svensk som kĂ€mpar för en bĂ€ttre vĂ€rld, just nu pĂ„ vĂ€g till ett svĂ€ltande Gaza för att tvinga fram humanitĂ€r hjĂ€lp. Det Sverige Ă€r mitt Sverige. Hurra för det! 🇾đŸ‡Ș
You probably wouldn't expect to find a bowling alley in an abandoned lace factory, but life is full of surprises. https://www.abandonedamerica.us/scranton-lace-factory
#OtD 31 May 1831 the Merthyr Tydfil uprising was sparked when bailiffs attempted to seize goods from the home of Lewis Lewis. The following day ironworkers began ransacking the houses of bailiffs and returning property to the original owners https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/10385/merthyr-tydfil-uprising
Working Class History

Truthpaste! Love this labelling - let's roll it out across all products