The process of Degoogling is slow and tedious... yet so satisfying.
Is your school forcing you to use Zoom, Skype, or other proprietary videoconferencing software to learn or teach? We want to help you stand up for your rights! Sign and share our petition, and tell us about your school: https://u.fsf.org/34d
"Documents released also show that Google’s privacy policy was crafted in a way to allow applications that had location tracking turned off from using the location tracking information from another Google application that had location tracking on" #privacy https://www.azmirror.com/2020/08/24/unsealed-google-lawsuit-docs-show-its-own-engineers-were-confused-by-privacy-settings/
Surveillance isn’t normal, and it isn’t okay. Students are right to feel concerned and to want to speak up about their privacy. https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/privacy-students
#PureOS for Creatives Part 1: Music Production with the #librem15
"In 2020, there is a free software equivalent for every mainstream commercial program on the market today."
https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-for-creatives-part-1-music-production-with-the-librem-15/
The first in a three-part series on PureOS for Creatives by our guest blogger, Tre Scranton
I've had my #LibremMini, made by @purism, for just over a week. It is one snappy computer! Everything I do on it - programming, watching videos, #writing - just flies. It is a small machine, 5 by 5 inches, taking up little room.
One thing I jumped right into is writing stories with #Manuskript. For #Matrix chat, I am using #Revolt. Ebook management with #Calibre. And programming with #python, though no special tools for that, just #Emacs.
It is a beautiful computer. I highly recommend it.
All the more reason to take control over your own location data and how it's shared, instead of hoping proprietary software funded by your data is operating in your best interests (it isn't): https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/08/secret-service-other-agencies-buy-access-to-mobile-phone-location-data/ #privacy
#Nitter is an AGPLv3 licensed #Twitter frontend with all the features of the default site -- but more importantly -- it returns all of the freedom that Twitter's nonfree JavaScript takes away from you. Try it out! https://nitter.net
Have you seen our new video in support of student #UserFreedom? Watch the University of Costumed Heroes and share our message to stand up for the rights of the younger generation. https://u.fsf.org/fsfheroes
I just installed #Manuskript on my new Librem Mini.
https://www.theologeek.ch/manuskript/
This is a great tool for writers, with many similarities to #Scrivener. It is not quite as polished, but is free software, and is compatible with Linux (as well as Mac and Windows).
It really helps to design stories using the Snowflake Method. You separate your story into scenes, have a timeline feature available, character editing, scene editing, and more.
My uninformed theory about the Mozilla layoffs is that Google waited for anti-trust hearings and then canceled/drastically reduced FF sponsorship claiming COVID cost-cutting, safe in the knowledge that browsers weren't brought up in the hearings. #speculation
The Massive Privacy Loopholes in School Laptops
https://puri.sm/posts/the-massive-privacy-loopholes-in-school-laptops/
"If you are a parent who cares about #privacy ...you can also invest in Purism products and have peace of mind that your child's data is protected while they access school services on the web..."
Original article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/08/10/laptop-buyers-guide-distance-learning/
The strategic advantages of Phosh for mobile Linux
https://amosbbatto.wordpress.com/2020/08/05/advantages-of-phosh/
First post from my new #LibremMini from @purism ! Working on getting this system completely set up.
Purism Librem 5 a Modular Secure Mobile Phone
Detroit #Tigers score 4 home runs in first inner against #Pirates on 8/8.
On the topic: things that make me smile about the #librem5 phone
Running the command: `vrms` from a terminal and getting the following output:
We’ve put together a free ebook on digital rights that will help you understand what role technology should and should not play in fighting back against the COVID-19 crisis. https://supporters.eff.org/donate/pandemicguide
This extensive and thoughtful post by a member of the #Librem5 community does a good job of explaining the past and present mobile Linux ecosystem and why Purism's approach with phosh makes strategic sense long-term. https://amosbbatto.wordpress.com/2020/08/05/advantages-of-phosh/
Catholic father of 10. Programmer by trade. I like reading, writing, running, geocaching, chess, spending time with my family.