@purism Did you build your own VPN or are you using a "white label" service?
@dallin Do you have a guide on how to install an alternative OS on a device?
OK everyone, time to reset your face and fingerprint. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/aug/14/major-breach-found-in-biometrics-system-used-by-banks-uk-police-and-defence-firms
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The Register covered my article announcing @linuxjournal closing and included a number of quotes from my first goodbye that add extra context. https://www.theregister.co.uk/AMP/2019/08/08/linux_journal_closes_again_editor_says_os_buried_under_proprietary_software/
Today Linux Journal shut its doors for good. All staff were laid off and the company is left with no operating funds to continue in any capacity... https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-journal-ceases-publication-awkward-goodbye
I'm so sorry to say it, but today @linuxjournal closed down for good. As you can imagine we are all so sad that this is the end. You can read my final goodbye here:
https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-journal-ceases-publication-awkward-goodbye
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@Yoric I replaced Dropbox with @nextcloud and have been very happy. Works the same but you have total control
Have you seen this list of alternatives to Amazon's offerings? Not all entirely free/open, but definitely some options to say "not Amazon"
@kyle Welcome to Vegas!
@GoatsLive
I have not seen anything different. Do I have a nasty surprise coming?
@kyle I understand what you mean. We have pricey gas in NV (not as bad as CA, but still . . . ) and part of the fun of road trips is the cheap gas everywhere else.
15 years ago, EFF's @doctorow told Microsoft:
1. That DRM systems don't work
2. That DRM systems are bad for society
3. That DRM systems are bad for business
4. That DRM systems are bad for artists
5. That DRM is a bad business-move
He was right.
@dallin Agree and understand. However: I would rather purchase CDs and DVDs, rip them myself, and then decide what to do with the physical media than deal with DRM.