@tess It really resonates with me how Porter and Gehl describe the issue as the need to increase political competition
Hello, #Ubuntu and #Linux enthusiasts! 🐧✨
We're thrilled to announce UbuCon North America 2024 in Green Bay, WI!
Stay tuned for updates! #OpenSource #Linux
https://opencollective.com/ubucon-na/events/ubucon-north-america-2024-8919b284
https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/announcing-ubucon-north-america-2024-call-for-sponsors/42902
@endDRM Digital preservation is a big interest of mine as well. Have you seen any explanation for why one can in some places buy DRM-free music (eg even in iTunes) and video games (GOG), but there is no place to buy such movies or TV shows? I know I can “buy” shows on Amazon Video, but I would pay someone significantly more for a DRM free version and there isn’t even an option!
"It's not easy being an anti-DRM activist, especially heading into 2024. Not content with locking down software and streaming media, the massive corporations peddling this unjust technology have even extended their reach into the world's libraries. OverDrive is the worst of these offenders..." Read the full article about IDAD 2023: https://u.fsf.org/421 #LearnLibre #EndDRM #Libraries #ebooks #DayAgainstDRM
Apple's trying to scuttle PWAs out of pique, blame regulators for their tantrum, and gaslight users, businesses, and developers about who is breaking their apps and why.
It's bullshit, and @owa is fighting back. Join them by signing the open letter:
@exchgr I'm glad he covered both sides of the scam and how it's often victims on both ends of those message exchanges.
@exchgr Which part though?
The direct influence of Twin Peaks on Zelda https://www.theverge.com/24078662/twin-peaks-zelda-links-awakening-influence
@CarlG @samlitzinger Right, like wth have we been doing?
The big wave of spams is over? Thank you FediAdmins for doing what you do!
Introducing usernames and phone number privacy on Signal!
We’re making it possible for people to connect with each other without having to share phone numbers. Now launching to beta users, available for everyone soon.
@atoponce That's great. Wasn't sure this day would ever actually arrive!
Economist. Antitrust policy; industrial organization; history of economics