Old Fucking Punk @lwriemen@librem.one

Technology as it Should Be

"The power of control by Big-Tech in the app store is but a small example of exploitation of our digital lives. If you don’t control the software, the companies who wrote that software control you. You become a digital prisoner."

https://puri.sm/posts/technology-as-it-should-be/

#freedom #privacy #security

Facebook is deleting evidence of war crimes, researchers say - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/25/21664951/facebook-ban-stolen-artifacts-aids-criminal-organizations

Wolfie Christl (@WolfieChristl): "Esoteric metrics based on analyzing extensive data about employee activities has been mostly the domain of fringe software vendors. Now it's built into MS 365. A new feature to calculate 'productivity scores' turns Microsoft 365 into an full-fledged workplace surveillance tool:" | nitter
https://nitter.net/WolfieChristl/status/1331221942850949121

My team now has an open position for a DevOps Engineer. If you're in The Netherlands and are interested in helping keep a global network of EV chargers running smoothly click here: https://new.abb.com/jobs/details/NL76762640_E1

#hiring #devops #opportunities

My team now has an open position for a Linux System Administrator. If you're in The Netherlands and are interested in helping keep a global network of EV chargers running smoothly click here: https://new.abb.com/jobs/details/NL76762595_E1

#hiring #linux #sysadmin #opportunities

"Funkwhale is looking for new maintainers":

https://blog.funkwhale.audio/~/Announcements/funkwhale-is-looking-for-new-maintainers/

I'm looking for talented improvisers for a new comedy podcast. Actors will play as an "expert" in their field to attend as a guest on a radio news show.

Must have your own quality recording equipment and the ability to record the audio on your end.
Must have a decent internet connection and video for performing the show via video call.
Show is for an adult audience but gross != funny.

DM me for more info, boosts welcome.
#podcast #comedy #improv

I can't stand people who mistake friendliness for a weakness.

Sometimes you have to be a complete asshole just to be taken seriously - and I hate being one.

Oh, hello runit/openRC....

Systemd’s Lennart Poettering Wants to Bring Linux Home Directories into the 21st Century – The New Stack
https://thenewstack.io/systemds-lennart-poettering-wants-to-bring-linux-home-directories-into-the-21st-century/

#ClimateCrisis: #CO2 hits new record despite #Covid-19 #lockdowns | #Environment | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/nov/23/climate-crisis-co2-hits-new-record-despite-covid-19-lockdowns

#CarbonDioxide #GreenhouseGases #GlobalWarming #ClimateChange #FossilFuels

When police ask your permission to live stream your home security camera from their surveillance center, you should say no, writes EFF's @mguariglia on @mozilla's blog. https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/blog/police-mississippi-pilot-program-live-stream-amazon-ring-cameras/

We need rules that make it easier to get rid of bad patents, not save them. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/11/tell-trumps-patent-office-director-dont-make-permanent-rule-changes-now

Think police cameras stop at identifying faces? You’re wrong. Hair color, accessories, and clothing all are automatic identifiers for new disturbing video analytics tools. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/11/video-analytics-user-manuals-are-guide-dystopia

I think it is the worst news possible.... but ya need to know. Sorry.

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/anti-ageing-reverse-treatment-telomeres-b1748067.html