SysAdmin 101
A collection of #sysadmin articles by @kyle.
This ebook is #free to download. No email or anything required. Enjoy! https://www.linuxjournal.com/node/1340386
#SysAdminDay #sysadminday2019
Crazy random thought: could one use the fediverse as a "comment section" on a blog? Every blog post contains a link to the search page on a fediverse instance with the query for a hashtag like #mydomain_slug. So every post gets its own unique hashtag. Clicking the link shows every "comment" about that post.
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New #Linux #malware has been discovered that masquerades as a #GNOME shell extension and spies on users.
https://www.intezer.com/blog-evilgnome-rare-malware-spying-on-linux-desktop-users/ โฆ
In court, Facebook blames users for destroying their own right to privacy https://interc.pt/2KjCnCh by @samfbiddle #privacy #libremone
Linux Mint is the reason millions of PC users have left Windows.
The people behind Linux Mint are doing a fantastic job with understanding, empathy & vision. This distro just works out-of-the-box for veterans seeking stability and beginners alike!
Linux Mint has changed peoples perception of Linux / Free Software.
A powerhouse figure Joe Collins from Linux scene has posted a spot on video.
== > https://youtu.be/szDHAeaqJD8
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#LinuxMint #Mint #ezeelinux #LoveForLinuxMint #stopthehate #JoeCollins
Well, well, well. This sure looks good. I have yet to read this, but I hope it's true. #deletefacebook
FTC Reportedly Hits Facebook With Record $5 Billion Settlement | WIRED
https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-ftc-fine-five-billion/
I imagine many in #infosec will conclude the ends justify the means, and I imagine most Apple users won't care, but I still think silently pushing non-interactive 3rd-party app updates to consumer devices is creepy: https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/10/apple-silent-update-zoom-app/
The buster release files have been signed off by the Release Managers! #releasingDebianBuster
Latest Palemoon update is badass. Just keeps getting better after each update.
To think it's one of a very few, community-driven browsers. #foss
It's good to circulate without being tracked. #QwantMaps
Please STOP, stop, stop using #Google #reCaptcha on your websites!
You are giving away your visitors' #privacy and they cannot even opt-out and avoid it if they want to reach your contents.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90369697/googles-new-recaptcha-has-a-dark-side
#privacyMatters #webdevelopment
What you can do:
* as a website admin/newspaper publisher: Do not use AMP!
* as a user: Use another browser (uhm @firefox) and use an "no AMP" add-on: https://addons.mozilla.org/de/firefox/addon/amp2html/
An Israeli mathematician and FOSS enthusiast. A member of this instance since May 2019.