Roy Schestowitz

• Apple sales down sharply    

posted Thursday, August 03, 2023 at 23:39:59

• Salesforce Implements Additional Job Cuts in Ireland as Part of Profitability Focus: What's Going On? https://uk.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/salesforce-implements-additional-job-cuts-in-ireland-as-part-of-profitability-focus-whats-going-on-3109773    

posted Thursday, August 03, 2023 at 23:40:49

• HackerOne lays off 12% workforce as 'one-time event' https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/hackerone-lays-off-12-workforce-210511581.html    

posted Thursday, August 03, 2023 at 23:41:40

• Heaviest Of Them All gemini://midnight.pub/posts/1497    

posted Thursday, August 03, 2023 at 23:44:17

• HEY HI HEY HI HEY HI HEY HI https://fagenwasanni.com/news/amazon-expands-presence-in-healthcare-sector-with-ai-tools-and-virtual-care-service/110984/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 00:30:57

• The media in the US is SO corrupt that even when Apple sales are DOWN and one might say down SHARPLY the headlines tell another story. Same thing happened with Intel and Microsoft, which is engaging in financial fraud.    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 02:01:40

• Fraud Street: sales are down. BUY NOW... or MISS OUT!! Upswing imminent.    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 02:02:24

• ‘Am I fired lol?’: Walmart worker says his shifts were abruptly removed and he got locked out of Workday https://www.dailydot.com/news/walmart-worker-fired-locked-out-of-workday/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 02:03:54

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): Today in Techrights ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Today_in_Techrights.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Today_in_Techrights.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 02:44:29

• Techrights Bulletin for Thursday, August 03, 2023 http://techrights.org/txt full archive: http://techrights.org/txt-archives    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 07:27:29

• Techrights full IPFS index updated just now http://techrights.org/ipfs available as plain text @ http://techrights.org/ipfs/txt    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 07:27:34

• UEFI 'secure' boot? No, more like back-doored boot. https://www.securityweek.com/cisa-calls-urgent-attention-to-uefi-attack-surfaces/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 07:31:30

• [cat] gemini://nytpu.com/cheetahs/D998.jpg    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 07:34:54

• [cat] gemini://nytpu.com/sneps/D672.jpg    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 07:35:00

• Head in Pisces gopher://triapul.cz/0/phlog/2023-08-03-head-in-pisces.txt    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 07:35:58

• "I recently had the displeasure of needing to join a (non-usenet) google group. Google doesn't make this easy to find anymore, but they do allow you to subscribe from a non-google account." gemini://sprock.dev/posts/google-groups.gmi    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 07:37:04

• My Gemini Client Preferences gemini://gem.librehacker.com/gemlog/starlog/20230803-0.gmi    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 07:39:16

• The Moments We Feel Alive gemini://alextheuxguy.com/2023-08-03.gmi    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 07:43:57

• "But for a few unavoidable exceptions, if something doesn't load in elinks, I consider it not worth my time. There are plenty of good reads in Gemini, and simple personal websites some of those authors create." gemini://dimension.sh/~textmonger/2023-08-03-01-as-the-evening-comes-to-a-close.gmi    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 07:44:56

• "Vending machines should NEVER NEVER EVER eat requests. Or money." gemini://sprock.dev/posts/fingering-vending-machines.gmi    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 07:46:05

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): August Plasma 6 progress update ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/August_Plasma_6_progress_update.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/August_Plasma_6_progress_update.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 07:47:08

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (UPDATED): MX Linux 23 “Libretto” Is Out with Linux Kernel 6.4, Based on Debian Bookworm ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/07/31/MX_Linux_23_Libretto_Is_Out_with_Linux_Kernel_6_4_Based_on_Debi.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/07/31/MX_Linux_23_Libretto_Is_Out_with_Linux_Kernel_6_4_Based_on_Debi.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 07:47:20

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): #HowTo Install New Fonts in Ubuntu and Other Linux ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/How_to_Install_New_Fonts_in_Ubuntu_and_Other_Linux.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/How_to_Install_New_Fonts_in_Ubuntu_and_Other_Linux.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 07:47:26

• Linux surpasses the Mac among Steam gamers https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/08/linux-surpasses-the-mac-among-steam-gamers/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 07:49:04

• Middleweight champ MX Linux 23 delivers knockout punch https://www.theregister.com/2023/08/03/mx_linux_23/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 07:49:55

• Fedora Partners With Asahi to Port Linux to Apple’s Arm Silicon https://fossforce.com/2023/08/fedora-partners-with-asahi-to-port-linux-to-apples-arm-silicon/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 07:51:11

• "GlusterFS or Gluster File System, is a free and open-source distributed file system developed by RedHat." ☛ https://www.howtoforge.com/how-to-install-glusterfs-on-almalinux-9/ | Source: HowTo Forge    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 08:40:33

• “UEFI is a critical attack surface." ☛ https://www.securityweek.com/cisa-calls-urgent-attention-to-uefi-attack-surfaces/ | Source: Security Week    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 08:41:10

• "Attackers have a clear value proposition for targeting UEFI software." ☛ https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/call-action-bolster-uefi-cybersecurity-now | Source: CISA http://techrights.org/wiki/index.php/UEFI    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 08:41:47

• [Old] "BMCs are specialized microcontrollers that have their own firmware and operating system, dedicated memory, power, and network ports." ☛ https://www.csoonline.com/article/647906/new-vulnerabilities-mean-its-time-to-review-your-lights-out-server-bmc-interfaces.html | Source: CSO    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 08:42:06

• "I started using Home Assistant (HA) for graphing the power consumption of my house." ☛ https://dan.langille.org/2023/08/03/home-assistant-moving-from-the-ha-greeneye-integration-to-hacs-greeneye-monitor/ | Source: Dan Langille    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 08:43:18

• "The Nano ESP32‘s native MicroPython support empowers you to code in Python effortlessly." ☛ https://blog.arduino.cc/2023/08/03/introducing-support-for-the-new-nano-esp32-board-in-arduino-cloud/ | Source: Arduino    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 08:47:25

• "It was an experiment, a test of skills, a topic for discussion, and just a hardware-hacking project" ☛ https://uplab.pro/2023/08/mac-mini-with-power-over-ethernet/ | Source: Ivan Kuleshov    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 08:47:46

• "Due to a series of strange events, I have ended up with not one, but two Amiga 4000s in the last few weeks." ☛ https://linuxjedi.co.uk/2023/08/03/amiga-4000-restoration-x2-part-1/ | Source: Andrew Hutchings    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 08:48:08

• "Like the Commodore Amiga" ☛ https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/how-to-emulate-an-atari-st-from-inside/ | Source: Raspberry Pi    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 08:48:32

• "Most makers start their initial electronics prototypes on a breadboard" ☛ https://blog.arduino.cc/2023/08/03/jumperless-breadboard-makes-prototyping-a-breeze/ | Source: Arduino    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 08:48:49

• "There are two texture patterns you can download to experiment with and follow the video with: [...]" ☛ https://krita.org/en/item/textured-brushes-a-new-video-by-ramon-miranda/ | Source: Krita    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 08:55:51

• "If you’ve used Chrome — some websites prompt you to install their web app." ☛ https://polarhive.net/blog/firefox-pwa/ |    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 08:59:04

• "There appears to be a shift towards programming languages that improve safety by providing an expressive type system" ☛ https://www.sicpers.info/2023/08/type-safety-undefined-behaviour-and-us/ | Source: SICP    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:05:12

• "Python package versions seem simple on the surface because we're used to seeing the common and well-defined version schemes like SemVer (1.2.3) or CalVer (2023.6.1) and occasionally a pre-release suffix (1.2.3pre1)." ☛ https://sethmlarson.dev/pep-440?date=2023-08-03 | Source: Seth Michael Larson    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:06:04

• "A good default font should stand the test of time for decades, if not a literal lifetime." ☛ https://morrick.me/archives/9756 | Source: Riccardo Mori    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:06:45

• "The biggest way you can participate in the social web is to start a personal website! Write about what interests you." ☛ https://jamesg.blog/2023/08/03/help-build-the-social-web/ | Source: James G    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:06:55

• "Ever since I did a research project on Smalltalk and HyperCard" ☛ https://codingitwrong.com/2023/08/03/more-personal-computing.html | Source: Josh Justice    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:07:53

• "Like most Angelenos, I was repulsed by the homelessness crisis, vehicular or otherwise." ☛ https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/08/california-vehicular-homelessness-car-dwelling-los-angeles/674901/ | Source: The Atlantic    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:11:57

• "The students have said the CHS library is not only a collection of history books" ☛ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/students-claim-move-to-shut-history-centre-library-at-jnu/articleshow/102407604.cms | Source: India Times    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:12:17

• "It isn't too hard to understand why Arm-based systems might be doing so well in China." ☛ https://www.theregister.com/2023/08/02/arm_server_china/ | Source: The Register UK    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:18:29

• [Old] "This post is going to be in two parts" ☛ https://sebastiano.tronto.net/blog/2022-09-10-netbooks/ |    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:18:43

• "The Cooler Master NR200 and NR200P are fun mini-ITX cases that support SFX power supplies by default." ☛ https://rubenerd.com/atx-bracket-for-the-coolermaster-nr200p/ | Source: Ruben Schade    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:19:44

• "Since withdrawing from the yearlong deal in mid-July, Russia has not only resumed its blockade of the Black Sea but also attacked Ukraine’s shipping infrastructure" ☛ https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/world/ukraine/2023/08/03/ukraine-russia-war-live-updates/70519101007/ | Source: Gannett    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:20:51

• "I’ve fund that right now, I’m more interested in people in the real world than on the [Internet]." ☛ https://chrishannah.me/the-more-social-networks-there-are-the-less-i-want-to-use-them/ | Source: Chris Hannah    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:21:08

• "Zipline and OhioHealth this week announced a partnership where Zipline’s fully electric drone delivery service would integrate into OhioHealth’s network to bring prescriptions directly to patients’ homes" ☛ https://www.thedronegirl.com/2023/08/03/ohio-health/ | Source: The Drone Girl    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:22:10

• "New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera talks to Jacobin about his proposed state-level single-payer health care bill, why covering undocumented immigrants is crucial" ☛ https://jacobin.com/2023/08/gustavo-rivera-new-york-state-senate-single-payer-health-care/ | Source: Jacobin Magazine    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:22:35

• [Old] "We accidentally invented computers that can lie to us." ☛ https://simonwillison.net/2023/Apr/7/chatgpt-lies/ | Source: Simon Willison    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:29:06

• "More than two years later, the process of actually developing these inventories hasn’t gone smoothly." ☛ https://fedscoop.com/the-government-is-struggling-to-track-its-ai-and-thats-a-problem/ | Source: Scoop News Group    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:29:16

• "Early on Tuesday, Twitter added a note about the “Hide your blue tick” toggle on the platform’s verification help page." ☛ https://gizmodo.com/twitter-x-gives-blue-users-option-to-hide-checkmark-1850699191 | Source: Gizmodo    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:29:36

• "Elon Musk announced he was changing Twitter’s name to X In the last week of July" ☛ https://gizmodo.com/trolls-hijack-twitter-ceo-linda-yaccarino-old-username-1850695667 | Source: Gizmodo    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:30:48

• "Artificial intelligence’s struggles with accuracy are now well documented." ☛ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/03/business/media/ai-defamation-lies-accuracy.html | Source: New York Times    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:38:06

• "The OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model Applications is a project that catalogs the most common security pitfalls so that developers, data scientists" ☛ https://www.theregister.com/2023/08/02/owasp_llm_flaws/ | Source: The Register UK    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:38:57

• "Welcome to part one of our series on machine learning." ☛ https://www.sparkfun.com/news/7369 | Source: SparkFun Electronics    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:40:05

• "As a security expert and data scientist, we believe that people who come to rely on these AIs will have to trust them implicitly to navigate daily life." ☛ https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2023/08/the-need-for-trustworthy-ai.html | Source: Bruce Schneier    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:40:29

• "My goal was to help people who haven’t been completely immersed in this space catch up to what’s been going on." ☛ https://simonwillison.net/2023/Aug/3/weird-world-of-llms/#atom-everything | Source: Simon Willison    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:41:34

• "IBM says the new model is designed to help researchers identify areas in the continental U.S. that may be at risk of flooding and wildfire." ☛ https://siliconangle.com/2023/08/03/ibm-nasa-open-source-foundation-ai-model-analyzing-satellite-data/ | Source: Silicon Angle    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:42:05

• "In some cases, the actor attempts to add a device to the organization as a managed device via Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory)" ☛ https://www.theregister.com/2023/08/03/microsoft_teams_cozy_bear/ | Source: The Register UK    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:43:18

• Windows TCO ☛ https://www.inquirer.com/health/crozer-health-computer-systems-down-20230803.html | Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:43:48

• "The Illinois Biometric Privacy Information Act has been scoring some large settlements." ☛ https://baronhk.wordpress.com/2023/08/04/veriff-bipa-lawsuit-settlement-checks-will-arrive-shortly-uphold-crypto-exchange-and-brave-browser-users-victimized/ | Source: DaemonFC (Ryan Farmer)    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:44:27

• "After 14 years using a subdomain of boum.org, we finally found a new home that will be easier for everybody to remember and type." ☛ https://tails.net/news/new_domain/index.en.html |    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:45:41

• "One single app to rent a hotel room, prove your age, your educational, financial or health certificates, or to access digital public and private services?" ☛ https://edri.org/our-work/digital-id-civil-society-demands-protection-of-users/ | Source: EDRI    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:46:11

• "an open-source, peer-to-peer, mobile-first networked application framework, with a flagship secure messaging application named VeilidChat." ☛ https://gizmodo.com/cult-of-the-dead-cow-launches-veilid-encryption-project-1850699803 | Source: Gizmodo    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:46:59

• "We built Veilid because when the Internet was young and new" ☛ https://veilid.com/ |    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:47:22

• "Rao moves to NIST from another Department of Commerce division" ☛ https://fedscoop.com/nist-appoints-g-nagesh-rao-as-deputy-director-of-technology-extension-partnership/ | Source: Scoop News Group    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:48:22

• "We live in a deranged and deranging time, and Trump is a symptom, not the cause" ☛ https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/we-are-still-a-long-way-from-justice-for-donald-trump/ | Source: The Nation    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:48:35

• "Here, in abbreviated form, is what the elements of the offense are for the four charged crimes" ☛ https://www.emptywheel.net/2023/08/03/the-elements-of-offense-in-the-trump-january-6-indictment/ | Source: Marcy Wheeler    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:49:01

• "Two Navy sailors in Southern California were arrested and accused of providing military secrets" ☛ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/03/us/politics/navy-sailors-spy-china.html | Source: New York Times    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:50:31

• "These individuals stand accused of violating the commitments they made to protect the United States and betraying the public trust" ☛ https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/03/navy-sailors-charged-espionage-passing-information-china/70523081007/ | Source: Gannett    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:50:43

• "The Navy servicemembers are accused of providing Chinese intelligence with sensitive information" ☛ https://www.dw.com/en/two-us-navy-sailors-arrested-on-china-spying-charges/a-66436837 | Source: Deutsche Welle    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:50:51

• "A failed state attorney general candidate endorsed by Donald Trump" ☛ https://gizmodo.com/donald-trump-charged-allies-michigan-voting-machines-1850700176 | Source: Gizmodo    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:53:11

• "There are at least two reasons Trump’s alleged actions are not protected speech." ☛ https://www.vox.com/2023/8/2/23817444/trump-indictment-first-amendment-supreme-court-lies-solicitation | Source: Vox    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:57:48

• "Consider the case of Rudy Giuliani, his two goons, and Ukraine." ☛ https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-presidential-power-security-state/ | Source: The Nation    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:57:58

• "Michigan is not the only state to investigate suspected election interference." ☛ https://www.jurist.org/news/2023/08/michigan-politicians-charged-with-felonies-for-tampering-with-voting-machines/ | Source: JURIST    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:58:09

• North Sea ☛ https://www.axios.com/2023/08/03/trump-arraignment-trial-delay | Source: Axios    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:58:27

• "Our people were massacred 9 years ago by ISIS" ☛ https://anfenglishmobile.com/kurdistan/yazidi-people-visit-mass-graves-in-herdan-68615 | Source: ANF News    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 09:58:59

• "The village parishioners’ decision to oust their priest reflects a broader push within Ukraine" ☛ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/03/world/europe/ukraine-orthodox-church.html | Source: New York Times    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:00:23

• "The report mirrors previous warnings from international organizations regarding widespread sexual violence" ☛ https://www.jurist.org/news/2023/08/amnesty-international-report-reveals-alleged-war-crimes-in-sudan/ | Source: JURIST    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:00:35

• [Old] "humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services" ☛ https://www.greenparty.org.uk/news/2023/08/02/green-party-announces-earth-overshoot-action-plan/ | Source: Green Party UK    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:01:57

• "The files of Dingell, the longest-serving member of Congress, were donated to the University of Michigan but remained off-limits for nearly eight years" ☛ https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/02/how-john-dingell-helped-arm-the-nra-tdn/70514208007/ | Source: Digital First Media    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:02:59

• [Old] "In Panama’s healthy rainforest, rainwater saturates the soil, then feeds the streams supplying Gatún Lake." ☛ https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/5534/deforestation-around-the-panama-canal |    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:09:31

• "The watershed also supplies freshwater to Panama City, home to about half the country’s population of 4 million." ☛ https://federalnewsnetwork.com/business-news/2023/08/panama-canal-foresees-its-income-falling-after-shipping-limited-due-to-a-drought/ | Source: Federal News Network    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:10:58

• "Landfill mining is an emerging approach for the remediation of old waste sites." ☛ https://phys.org/news/2023-08-benefits-landfill.html | Source: Omicron Limited    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:14:25

• "Children’s ongoing development from the fetal period through adolescence is one reason that they are particularly vulnerable to health harms from climate-related effects on the environment" ☛ https://www.sciencenews.org/article/climate-change-children-health-risk | Source: Science News    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:17:46

• "Here’s what you need to know." ☛ https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2023/0803/Lights-off-for-incandescents-Edison-bulbs-ruled-a-relic-of-the-past | Source: CS Monitor    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:20:22

• "This is what city planners are referring to when discussing induced demand" ☛ https://rubenerd.com/ride-sharing-causing-not-solving-traffic/ | Source: Ruben Schade    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:20:37

• "While it's still unclear if the proposed suit will ever get class action status, it could be a considerable legal battle for the Elon Musk-led company" ☛ https://futurism.com/the-byte/tesla-sued-exaggerating-battery-range | Source: Futurism    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:20:56

• "The directive to present the optimistic range estimates came from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, this person said." ☛ https://www.reuters.com/legal/tesla-faces-california-class-action-its-ev-range-claims-2023-08-03/ | Source: Reuters    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:21:50

• "Here are 10 points on this big story: [...]" ☛ https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/gyanvapi-mosque-survey-resumes-mosque-body-moves-supreme-court-4267669 | Source: NDTV    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:29:50

• "Needless to say, DICE is hardly alone in announcing layoffs, which have reached music industry companies including Spotify" (LOSING money and DEEP in DEBT) ☛ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2023/08/03/dice-layoffs-august-2023/ | Source: Digital Music News    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:38:10

• "A study reveals that 28 per cent of UK small businesses are now making more money through social media than from any other channel" ☛ https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/social-media-overtaking-traditional-channels-uk-smes-revenue-generation-1718213 | Source: International Business Times    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:38:25

• "The central government on Thursday imposed restrictions on import of laptops, tablets" ☛ https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/explained-what-governments-ban-on-import-of-laptops-computers-means-for-customers-4266023 | Source: NDTV    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:39:22

• "Research firm Counterpoint estimates India's laptop and personal computer market to be worth $8 billion annually" ☛ https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-restricts-import-laptop-computers-govt-notice-2023-08-03/ | Source: Reuters    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:40:09

• "No explanation has been offered for the change, but there’s on obvious candidate: the nation's "Make In India" push" ☛ https://www.theregister.com/2023/08/04/india_systems_import_license/ | Source: The Register UK    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:42:19

• "There are many different ways to represent the same text in Unicode." ☛ https://www.lightbluetouchpaper.org/2023/08/01/how-to-spread-disinformation-with-unicode/ | Source: Light Blue Touchpaper    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:43:25

• Censorship: "This incident follows previous cases of censorship faced by RFI and FRANCE 24 in Mali and Burkina Faso in recent months." ☛ https://www.france24.com/en/france/20230803-rfi-and-france-24-condemn-the-suspension-of-their-broadcasts-in-niger | Source: France24    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:45:56

• "The blocking of RFI and France 24, which are subsidiaries of the French government-owned France Médias Monde" ☛ https://cpj.org/2023/08/niger-blocks-rfi-and-france-24-in-wake-of-coup/ | Source: CPJ    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:47:47

• "[...] The Telegram channel of the political association Novosibirsk 2020 reported the sentencing on August 2. [...]" ☛ https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-anti-war-social-media-prison/32531214.html | Source: RFERL    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:47:58

• "A justice of the peace in a magistrate's court, which handles administrative violations and low-level criminal cases" ☛ https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2023-08-03/russia-fines-apple-4-400-for-false-information-about-ukraine-fighting | Source: US News And World Report    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:51:28

• "This is the first time Apple has been fined for this offense, Russian media reported, while Wikimedia Foundation" ☛ https://droidgazette.com/russia-fines-apple-wikipedia-for-leaving-up-content-it-doesnt-like-about-ukraine-war-politico/ | Source: DroidGazzette    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:51:49

• "[...] Berdyugin took part in anti-war rallies and signed several petitions in Novosibirsk demanding an end to Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine launched in February 2022." ☛ https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-treason-kursk-teenager/32532984.html | Source: RFERL    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:52:55

• "Several prominent public figures have been summoned by the police or arrested in recent months, with officials warning women to respect the hijab law." ☛ https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-satirist-arrested-protests/32532921.html | Source: RFERL    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:53:06

• "Russian anarchist Azat Miftakhov is spending his fifth year in jail for “hooliganism” — and now faces being framed on fake terrorism charges." ☛ https://jacobin.com/2023/08/azat-miftakhov-russian-left-persecution-putin-repression-ukraine-war-political-prisoners/ | Source: Jacobin Magazine    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:53:18

• "Taliban authorities must stop their relentless crackdown on the media in Afghanistan and allow private broadcaster Hamisha Bahar Radio and TV to continue its work, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday." ☛ https://cpj.org/2023/08/taliban-shuts-down-afghan-broadcaster-hamisha-bahar-over-mixed-gender-journalism-training/ | Source: CPJ    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:53:48

• "Last week, the Senate Commerce Committee advanced the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)" ☛ https://www.vice.com/en/article/qjv3qp/congress-is-pushing-an-online-safety-bill-supported-by-anti-lgbtq-groups | Source: Vice Media Group    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:54:15

• "During the demonstration, the journalists aimed to voice their support for their fellow journalists who had been detained in two separate investigations targeting Kurdish-focused media outlets." ☛ https://bianet.org/english/freedom-of-expression/282375-five-journalists-face-prison-sentences-for-protesting-colleagues-arrests | Source: BIA Net    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:54:49

• "a livable wage" ☛ https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/08/03/vote-could-decide-if-university-michigan-graduate-instructor-strike-continues-into-fall-classes/70508105007/ | Source: Digital First Media    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:55:56

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): KDE Plasma 6 Dev Update: From Cleanup to Takeoff ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/KDE_Plasma_6_Dev_Update_From_Cleanup_to_Takeoff.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/KDE_Plasma_6_Dev_Update_From_Cleanup_to_Takeoff.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:57:15

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): Thunderbird 115.1 Improves Flatpak Support, Hides Quick Filter Bar by Default ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/02/Thunderbird_115_1_Improves_Flatpak_Support_Hides_Quick_Filter_B.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/02/Thunderbird_115_1_Improves_Flatpak_Support_Hides_Quick_Filter_B.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:57:22

• Thunderbird 115.1 Released with Bug Fixes & UI Buffs https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/08/thunderbird-115-1-released-with-bug-fixes-ui-buffs    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 10:58:54

• Breaking Barriers: Linux Outranks macOS on the Steam Platform https://linuxiac.com/linux-outranks-macos-on-the-steam-platform/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:00:16

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): 6 Best Free and Open Source Linux Graphical Port Scanners ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/6_Best_Free_and_Open_Source_Linux_Graphical_Port_Scanners.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/6_Best_Free_and_Open_Source_Linux_Graphical_Port_Scanners.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:03:48

• "Data from Internet telescopes that monitor routed but unused IP address space has been the basis for myriad insights on malicious, unwanted, and unexpected behavior." ☛ https://pauley.me/publication/2023/usenix23-dscope/ | Source: Eric Pauley    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:05:05

• "Arguably, video games have become the most important entertainment medium. 2022 US video game revenue topped $85B" ☛ https://blog.dshr.org/2023/08/video-game-history.html | Source: David Rosenthal    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:05:33

• "The legal action, for which AFP seeking an urgent injunction before the Judicial Court of Paris" ☛ https://qz.com/afp-sues-musk-x-refusal-payment-news-content-1850702844 | Source: Quartz    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:05:43

• "Co-founder of Wikipedia Larry Sanger describes the downfall of the once community-ran" ☛ https://scheerpost.com/2023/08/03/glenn-greenwald-wikipedia-co-founder-calls-wikipedia-most-biased-encyclopedia/ | Source: Scheerpost    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:12:41

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): 8 Best Free and Open Source Linux Terminal-Based Port Scanners ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/8_Best_Free_and_Open_Source_Linux_Terminal_Based_Port_Scanners.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/8_Best_Free_and_Open_Source_Linux_Terminal_Based_Port_Scanners.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:15:03

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): GroupGets officially launches Core-V DevKit with RISC-V MCU ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/GroupGets_officially_launches_Core_V_DevKit_with_RISC_V_MCU.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/GroupGets_officially_launches_Core_V_DevKit_with_RISC_V_MCU.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:15:13

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Apple Archive Utility ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Best_Free_and_Open_Source_Alternatives_to_Apple_Archive_Utility.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Best_Free_and_Open_Source_Alternatives_to_Apple_Archive_Utility.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:21:01

• "For those interested in the latest big RPG from Larian Studios" ☛ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/08/baldurs-gate-3-steam-deck-and-desktop-linux/ | Source: GamingOnLinux    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:22:28

• "ZEPHON is the upcoming strategy game from Proxy Studios" ☛ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/08/warhammer-40000-gladius-devs-new-game-zephon-has-a-demo-up/ | Source: GamingOnLinux    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:22:46

• "Oh now this looks like it has some good picks for you." ☛ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/08/kingdom-come-the-ascent-oblivion-rain-world-fanatical-platinum-collection/ | Source: GamingOnLinux    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:23:13

• "Oh how I do love a good RTS. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition now has a special free starter edition available on Steam." ☛ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/08/age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition-gets-a-free-starter-edition/ | Source: GamingOnLinux    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:23:37

• "While their software for programming it only officially supports Windows and Android" ☛ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/08/the-8bitdo-retro-mechanical-keyboard-looks-awesome/ | Source: GamingOnLinux    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:30:09

• "Srsly Risky Biz: On Microsoft, Wyden's Bark May Have Some Bite" https://risky.biz/SRB44/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:33:40

• " Russia Starts Naval Drills In Baltic Sea " https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-baltic-navy-exercices/32531151.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:33:53

• Classic spam ... in the nyt https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/technology/personaltech/self-publish-e-book.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:34:11

• "Another month down and we can see that the Linux desktop user share is continuing to rise and not just on the recent Steam Survey." ☛ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/08/linux-continues-hitting-above-3-desktop-user-share/ | Source: GamingOnLinux    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:39:38

• "Ready for another blast from the past? After the success of the first set" ☛ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/08/more-retro-goodies-coming-in-the-toaplan-arcade-shoot-em-up-collection-vol2/ | Source: GamingOnLinux    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:42:04

• arraignment https://www.axios.com/2023/08/03/trump-arraignment-trial-delay    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:42:18

• sportswashing https://dawnmena.org/u-s-former-representative-ben-quayle-sportswashing-saudi-abuses-by-lobbying-for-liv-golf/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:44:43

• own-goal https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/why-signing-this-footballer-may-be-an-own-goal-for-mega-spending-saudis-20230803-p5dtn2.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:45:23

• maine https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/03/maine-woman-fights-off-attacker-then-feeds-him/70522374007/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:45:50

• "Barony from developer Turning Wheel LLC recently had quite a lovely big upgrade" ☛ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/08/first-person-co-op-dungeon-crawler-barony-has-major-upgrade-and-steam-deck-verified/ | Source: GamingOnLinux    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:46:16

• "Landnama from developer Sonderland scratches a very weird itch as it mixes exploration" ☛ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/08/challenging-survival-city-builder-landnama-is-out-now/ | Source: GamingOnLinux    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:46:45

• "Spice up your next play-through of Doom II with the new Voxel Doom II mod now available, bringing with it fancy new monster models." ☛ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/08/voxel-doom-ii-is-out-now-for-gzdoom/ | Source: GamingOnLinux    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:47:10

• Crackers and clown computing. Bad reporting. https://cyberscoop.com/google-cloud-hackers-cybersecurity/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:48:11

• Gulag is a bit of a state entity. It won't protect you from anybody.    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:48:42

• wagner https://www.rferl.org/a/belarus-poland-lithuania-wagner-suwalki/32532747.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:48:54

• Crook https://daringfireball.net/2023/08/fly_on_the_wall_musk_cook    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:49:09

• iPhone is for privacy and war is for peace    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:49:33

• Putin has a peace-seeking "special operation". It started by invading a country to "de-nazify" it.    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:50:14

• iPhone protects your privacy by scanning all your files and sending Apple (NSA) a catalogue of them (the hashes).    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:50:49

• rishi the tool https://danielpocock.com/conflict-of-interest-extinction-rebellion-rishi-sunak/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:51:11

• michigan https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/pro-trump-attorney-third-indicted-michigan-vote-machine-probe    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:51:22

• Voting machines are NOT secure. This is NOT a political statement but a scientific observation.    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:51:45

• tourism https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-08-03/marketing-on-wechat-and-flight-discounts-africa-targets-chinese-tourism-boom.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:52:12

• "The cargo bike has replaced the car" - a popular pilot project is underway at Drumsö https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=sv&tl=en&u=https://svenska.yle.fi/a/7-10039086    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:52:39

• "In this article, we’ll delve into some of the supreme options ready for download." ☛ https://www.unixmen.com/enhance-your-photos-with-great-photo-editors-for-mac-windows-10-linux/ | Source: Unix Men    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:56:48

• "The open-source Core-V MCU development kit, created by OPENHW, has been launched today on GroupGets." ☛ https://linuxgizmos.com/groupgets-officially-launches-core-v-devkit-with-risc-v-core/ | Source: Linux Gizmos    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:58:17

• Mozilla: we work for Gulag, but we support women, so that's OK ☛ https://blog.mozilla.org/en/mozilla/ai/chatbot-support-for-women/ | Source: Mozilla    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 11:59:14

• "Don't they look like redirection indicators (> and >>)?" ☛ https://linuxhandbook.com/here-input-redirections/ | Source: Linux Handbook    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:01:05

• "killed 11 worshipers at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life" ☛ https://www.democracynow.org/2023/8/3/pittsburgh_synagogue_shooter_death_penalty | Source: Democracy Now    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:02:24

• "America enters an unprecedented political unknown, and our leaders appear helpless to find a way out." ☛ https://scheerpost.com/2023/08/03/matt-taibbi-campaign-2024-officially-chaos/ | Source: Scheerpost    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:04:16

• "In an extraordinary filing at an Illinois court this week, a pirate IPTV-related lawsuit filed by DISH Network last year was slammed by hosting company defendant, DataCamp." ☛ https://torrentfreak.com/datacamp-pirate-iptv-scam-judgment-worth-millions-aimed-to-terrorize-hosting-companies-230803/ | Source: Torrent Freak    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:05:25

• "Sony Music's legal efforts have produced a major breakthrough." ☛ https://torrentfreak.com/pirate-site-not-impressed-by-global-dns-blocking-order-230803/ | Source: Torrent Freak    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:05:37

• "The lawsuits against Elon Musk’s ex-Twitter continue to pile up, but here’s one where the law itself is ridiculous and unjust." ☛ https://www.techdirt.com/2023/08/03/french-news-agency-sues-ex-twitter-for-not-paying-snippet-tax/ | Source: Techdirt    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:06:11

• copyrights ☛ https://www.techdirt.com/2023/08/03/preservation-fail-hasbro-wants-old-transformers-games-re-released-except-activision-might-have-lost-them/ | Source: Techdirt    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:06:42

• "hate speech has soared on the website formerly known as Twitter" ☛ https://www.democracynow.org/2023/8/3/twitter_center_for_countering_digital_hate | Source: Democracy Now    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:07:21

• How Malicious Android Apps Slip Into Disguise ☛ https://krebsonsecurity.com/2023/08/how-malicious-android-apps-slip-into-disguise/ | Source: Krebs On Security    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:08:45

• "The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado has sued the FBI" ☛ https://www.democracynow.org/2023/8/3/blm_protests_fbi_infiltration_entrapment | Source: Democracy Now    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:20:58

• "The Republican-controlled Florida Board of Education on Thursday effectively banned Advanced Placement Psychology by notifying school district superintendents that teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity—key subjects in college-level psychology curricula—is prohibited under the state's so-called "Don't Say Gay or Trans" law" ☛ https://www.commondreams.org/news/florida-ap-psychology | Source: Common Dreams    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:22:07

• lets encrypt is NOT the solution, esp. when browser giants IMPOSE themselves being the CENTRE of trust (Pentagon contractors) ☛ https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/08/celebrating-ten-years-encrypting-web-lets-encrypt | Source: EFF    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:23:29

• Wildlife ☛ https://therevelator.org/wildlife-conservation-legislation/ | Source: The Revelator    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:25:46

• "The UN’s Food Systems Summit “Stocktaking Moment” (“FSS+2”), held last week" ☛ https://www.desmog.com/2023/08/03/un-food-systems-summit-accused-selling-the-corporate-and-industrial-project/ | Source: DeSmog    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:26:21

• "The North Sea Transition Deal announced by the government in March 2021 set a net zero target for the basin" ☛ https://www.desmog.com/2023/08/03/leading-think-tank-policy-exchange-north-sea-government-funded-fossil-fuel-interests/ | Source: DeSmog    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:31:56

• "The 24th World Petroleum Congress is taking place this year in Calgary, Alberta, from Sept. 17 to 21." ☛ https://www.desmog.com/2023/08/03/oil-and-gas-leaders-to-make-net-zero-pitch-at-world-petroleum-congress/ | Source: DeSmog    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:32:08

• Fox News "Reporter" ☛ https://thedissenter.org/judge-orders-former-fox-news-reporter-to-reveal-confidential-source/ | Source: The Dissenter    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:34:03

• "undocumented" as in... unlicensed? Working illegally? ☛ https://www.propublica.org/article/wisconsin-dairy-undocumented-immigrants-drivers-licenses | Source: Pro Publica    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:34:42

• The euphemism-fast will soon call human smugglers (traffickers) unauthorised cruisers who bring "undocumented" human capital... including "sex workers"    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:35:51

• "Red Hat’s community Linux distribution, Fedora, and Asahi Linux, a project that’s been working to develop a reverse engineered port for running Linux on hardware using Apple’s Arm-based silicon" ☛ https://fossforce.com/2023/08/fedora-partners-with-asahi-to-port-linux-to-apples-arm-silicon/ | Source: Unicorn Media    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:37:04

• Apple sales slump continues ☛ https://michaelwest.com.au/apple-sales-slump-continues-amid-big-ai-spend/ | Source: Michael West Media    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:38:04

• "In discussing government proposals to effectively enforce a mass public switch to heat pumps for home heating rather than gas boilers" ☛ https://www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/2023/08/common-sense-and-heat-pumps/ | Source: Craig Murray    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:43:39

• "Social" "media" ☛ https://www.projectcensored.org/military-personnel-using-lurid-social-media-tactics-to-target-gen-z-recruits/ | Source: Project Censored    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:46:14

• "Oleksiy Danilov, secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council" ☛ https://meduza.io/en/news/2023/08/03/national-security-official-credits-ukrainian-military-and-security-service-with-both-crimean-bridge-explosions | Source: Meduza    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:46:50

• "the governor of Russia’s Kaluga region Vladislav Shapsha reported that six UAVs had been shot down" ☛ https://meduza.io/en/news/2023/08/03/kaluga-governor-says-6-combat-drones-were-shot-down-in-moscow-adjacent-region-overnight-another-uav-reportedly-downed-late-this-morning | Source: Meduza    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:47:06

• European police actions on English Channel: German authorities prevent “human smuggling” from the EU ☛ https://digit.site36.net/2023/08/03/european-police-actions-on-the-english-channel-german-authorities-prevent-smuggling-from-the-eu/ | Source: Site36    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:47:41

• Censorship by occupiers: "We Believe in Israel launched a campaign earlier in 2023 for Spotify to remove several Arabic songs that allegedly targeted Israel." ☛ https://www.projectcensored.org/israel-linked-group-attempts-to-censor-pro-palestinian-artists-on-spotify/ | Source: Project Censored    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:49:57

• PFAS ☛ https://www.projectcensored.org/unregulated-pfas-harming-native-american-community-in-michigan/ | Source: Project Censored    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:50:16

• Black Refuge and the Novel of Ideas ☛ https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/qa-maya-binyam-hangman/ | Source: The Nation    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:50:50

• Wikipedia is CONTROLLED by the POWERFUL and it is CENSORED by the CORRUPT. "The best Streisanding is the Streisanding you give yourself, as the adage goes." ☛ https://www.techdirt.com/2023/08/03/county-officials-tried-to-force-wikimedia-to-remove-truthful-but-unflattering-content-from-its-wiki-page/ | Source: Techdirt    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:52:06

• fcc ☛ https://www.techdirt.com/2023/08/03/telecom-activists-arent-impressed-by-the-fccs-nutrition-label-for-broadband/ | Source: Techdirt    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:52:22

• Apple III Slows Down To Smell The Roses ☛ https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/apple-iii-slows-down-to-smell-the-roses/ | Source: Hackaday    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:52:47

• "We’re not sure that many of you have recognised the need in your life for an x86 machine code program encoded into a QR code" ☛ https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/its-snake-in-a-qr-code-but-smaller/ | Source: Hackaday    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:53:22

• ESP32 ☛ https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/open-source-cell-phone-based-on-esp32/ | Source: Hackaday    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 12:57:56

• "This is the world Putin wants to live in" ☛ https://meduza.io/en/feature/2023/08/04/this-is-the-world-putin-wants-to-live-in | Source: Meduza    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:01:37

• "airsoft" ☛ https://meduza.io/en/news/2023/08/03/man-reported-detonates-airsoft-grenade-near-moscow-city | Source: Meduza    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:01:59

• shebekino ☛ https://meduza.io/en/feature/2023/08/03/people-are-more-willing-to-help-residents-of-shebekino-than-refugees-from-donbas | Source: Meduza    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:03:18

• Navalny on Putin's terrorism ☛ https://meduza.io/en/feature/2023/08/03/by-imprisoning-hundreds-putin-is-trying-to-terrorize-millions | Source: Meduza    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:04:21

• "repeatedly “discrediting” the Russian army" ☛ https://meduza.io/en/news/2023/08/03/russian-activist-who-posted-names-of-ukrainian-cities-on-storefront-sentenced-to-1-5-years-in-prison | Source: Meduza    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:05:02

• "On the “hack/not-a-hack” scale, a 3D printed bracket for aluminum extrusions is — well, a little boring." ☛ https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/better-3d-prints-courtesy-of-a-simple-mass-produced-bracket/ | Source: Hackaday    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:07:27

• Sounds like a work benefit: "Russia’s Economic Development Ministry will require its employees to work remotely until September 1" ☛ https://meduza.io/en/news/2023/08/03/russian-economic-development-ministry-shifts-employees-to-remote-work-until-september-1-after-office-hit-in-moscow-city-drone-attacks | Source: Meduza    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:08:19

• Putin's Russia has an "Economic Development Ministry" while Putin wrecks another country and in turns wrecks his own. Maybe they should also have a "Free Speech Ministry".    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:09:27

• Russia 1990s: at least we have peace. Russia 2000s: at least we have a strong leader. Russia 2010s: at least we still have nukes. Russia 2020s: at least we've not starving yet.    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:11:00

• "At a meeting with manufacturing executives on Thursday... statement was published on Telegram." So Russia outsources to social control media. Huge mistake. ☛ https://meduza.io/en/news/2023/08/03/putin-says-all-russian-officials-should-drive-domestic-vehicles-a-policy-backed-by-boris-nemtsov-26-years-ago | Source: Meduza    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:12:12

• Elon Musk should buy Telegram immediately and put an X on it.    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:12:39

• Israeli Occupation Forces Attack Hospital ☛ https://www.projectcensored.org/israeli-occupation-forces-attack-hospital-kill-palestinian-civilians-in-jenin/ | Source: Project Censored    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:13:17

• "Andrew was feeling crushed by the cultural expectation to get married." Very 80s/90s. ☛ https://www.propublica.org/article/utah-therapist-built-reputation-for-helping-gay-latter-day-saints-they-say-he-sexually-abused-them | Source: Pro Publica    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:13:59

• Kazakhstan ☛ https://meduza.io/en/news/2023/08/03/reuters-russian-army-recruitment-ads-appear-online-in-kazakhstan | Source: Meduza    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:14:44

• Maybe Apple only censors its sweatshop dark secrets ("SMILE AT TIM COOK FOR TRHE CAMERA, YOU BITCH, OR WE THROW YOU OFF THE SAFETY SUICIDE NET") ☛ https://meduza.io/en/news/2023/08/03/moscow-court-fines-apple-for-failing-to-delete-apps-and-podcasts-about-war-in-ukraine | Source: Meduza    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:16:07

• "In the 21st century, the global transportation landscape is in shift. Politicians, engineers, and planners all want to move more people" ☛ https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/the-state-of-high-speed-rail-and-a-look-to-tomorrow/ | Source: Hackaday    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:17:11

• "American Crime" ☛ https://scheerpost.com/2023/08/03/sexual-violence-is-a-pervasive-threat-for-female-farm-workers-heres-how-the-us-could-reduce-their-risk/ | Source: Scheerpost    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:18:09

• "Incorporating newer research about post-adolescent brain development would help those sentenced under outdated, racist policies." ☛ https://scheerpost.com/2023/08/03/post-conviction-review-could-correct-three-strike-law-injustices-2/ | Source: Scheerpost    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:18:23

• "The lack of accountability is so widespread that it helps cement in place a culture that enables human rights violations. The abuses keep coming because impunity is so likely." ☛ https://scheerpost.com/2023/08/03/report-details-shocking-pattern-of-abuse-by-us-agents-at-mexico-border/ | Source: Scheerpost    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:18:43

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): 𝘛𝘶𝘹 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴: Google Android Leftovers ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Android_Leftovers.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Android_Leftovers.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:18:56

• "Shutting Down Gitmo Is Hardly the Last Step." ☛ https://scheerpost.com/2023/08/03/the-forever-wars-forever-legacy/ | Source: Scheerpost    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:21:24

• utah ☛ https://www.techdirt.com/2023/08/03/by-making-its-porn-age-verification-law-a-bounty-law-utah-able-to-deflect-challenge-to-the-laws-validity/ | Source: Techdirt    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:21:51

• "So I kind of have August off? And it's flipping wild, tbh, because I don't think I've ever intentionally taken more than a couple of days off at a time in my life." gopher://rawtext.club:70/0/~left_adjoint/phlog/080323.txt    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:24:13

• Do I know how to be happy? gopher://rawtext.club:70/0/~left_adjoint/phlog/072423.txt "I don't think you know how to be happy"    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:25:24

• 🔤SpellBinding: ADEFITX Wordo: CONEY gemini://tilde.cafe/~spellbinding/gemlog/2023-08-04.gmi    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:26:33

• "Maybe it's because I became busier with life, and at the end of the day I was too tired to keep thinking, let alone remember." gemini://midnight.pub/posts/1498    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:27:38

• "I rarely whip out the CDs anymore, so I've forgotten a lot of band, album, and song names." gemini://dimension.sh/~textmonger/2023-08-04-01-i-wish-there-were-more-garbage-in-this-world.gmi    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:28:47

• "I'm glad I don't. I'm merely an occasionally humble user of it for giving me a fast path to efficiently putting easily nicely rendered text in others-accessible places where the quality of others in somewhat the same space seemingly defies Sturgeon's Law on a regular basis." gemini://dimension.sh/~textmonger/2023-08-04-02-its-feeling-like-one-of-those-quoting-kinds-of-days.gmi    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:29:47

• "I'm not going to cover the installation process, but it is worth noting you might want to add your user to groups 'wheel operator video'." gopher://triapul.cz/0/phlog/2023-08-04-freebsd-desktop.txt    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:31:08

• "While most photographers have moved on to digital cameras with their numerous benefits" ☛ https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/old-film-camera-modified-for-different-chemistry/ | Source: Hackaday    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:39:12

• “The new NXP S32G3 is ideal for next-generation architectures, and we are happy to extend its capabilities with our broad line of AUTOSAR-compliant software, as well as our new EB corbos Linux – built on Ubuntu solution" http://ein.iconnect007.com/index.php/article/137267/elektrobit-nxp-semiconductors-collaborate/137270/?skin=ein    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:47:31

• Microsoft systemd https://www.theregister.com/2023/08/02/systemd_254/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:49:33

• Windows users reboot a lot. GNU/Linux don't. They seldom need to.    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:50:08

• GNU/Linux RISING https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/08/linux-continues-hitting-above-3-desktop-user-share/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:50:29

• "Ubuntu Touch is the privacy and freedom-respecting mobile operating system by UBports. Today we are extremely happy to announce the release of Ubuntu Touch OTA-2 our 2nd stable update to the new 20.04 system! OTA-2 will become available for the following supported Ubuntu Touch devices over the next days..." https://ubports.com/en/blog/ubports-news-1/post/ubuntu-touch-ota-2-focal-release-3894    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:51:35

• Ubuntu shifts to four-week update cycle https://www.itpro.com/software/linux/ubuntu-shifts-to-four-week-update-cycle    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:53:59

• Not only Ubuntu. Ubuntu = Wallpaper on Debian and some snap antifeatures. https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-ubuntu-ping-not-found-error/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:54:49

• Linux Mint Debian Edition 6 'Faye' enters development and Ubuntu-based Linux Mint 21.3 is due on Christmas https://betanews.com/2023/08/02/linux-mint-developing-lmde-6-edge-iso-future-plans/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 13:55:15

• UEFI secure boot ROCKS. UEFI secure boot ROCKS. UEFI secure boot ROCKS. UEFI ROCKS UEFI ROCKS UEFI ROCKS UEFI ROCKS UEFI ROCKS.    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:00:30

• Linux Kernel 6.5 RC4 released with 328 commits https://www.itworldcanada.com/post/linux-kernel-6-5-rc4-released-with-328-commits    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:01:05

• Adrian Bridgwater is a stenographer of 'Linux' Foundation and he threatens people who point out he's a Microsoft apologist too https://www.computerweekly.com/blog/Open-Source-Insider/3-D-content-leaders-align-under-Linux-Foundation-JDF    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:02:06

• ChromeOS is splitting the browser from the OS, getting more Linux-y https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/08/google-is-finally-separating-chrome-from-chromeos-for-easier-updates/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:02:28

• Linux Foundation is attacking the open Web https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-linux-foundation-announces-schedule-for-wasmcon-2023-301891925.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:03:08

• Recovering Mac PCs from Apple's surveillance and repression https://betanews.com/2023/08/02/fedora-asahi-remix-linux-for-apple-silicon-macs/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:03:53

• 5 Free Online Games and Websites to Master Linux and the Command Line https://www.makeuseof.com/free-online-games-and-websites-to-master-linux/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:04:26

• Fedora Asahi Remix aims to bring a polished Linux experience to Macs with Apple Silicon https://liliputing.com/fedora-asahi-remix-aims-to-bring-a-polished-linux-experience-to-macs-with-apple-silicon/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:04:51

• FreeBSD https://hackaday.com/2023/08/01/jennys-daily-drivers-freebsd-13-2/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:05:31

• Chuck ALL TPMs in the bin, don't just disable them. They're turnkey tyranny. https://fagenwasanni.com/ai/linux-kernel-overseer-suggests-disabling-amds-ftpm-to-address-issues/101454/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:06:15

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): Today's 𝘛𝘶𝘹 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 HowTos ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/today_s_howtos.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/today_s_howtos.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:33:08

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): Ubuntu Update Cycle, Elektrobit, and Ubuntu Touch OTA-2 ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Ubuntu_Update_Cycle_Elektrobit_and_Ubuntu_Touch_OTA_2.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Ubuntu_Update_Cycle_Elektrobit_and_Ubuntu_Touch_OTA_2.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:33:14

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): Mozilla Doing Politics, #HowTo Replicate PWAs on Firefox ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Mozilla_Doing_Politics_How_to_Replicate_PWAs_on_Firefox.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Mozilla_Doing_Politics_How_to_Replicate_PWAs_on_Firefox.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:33:26

• Dumb people judge people by their belongings. Dumber people judge people by whatever money (or debt) they claim to possess. Inhumane people judge people by the KG of bodyweight they are when eaten.    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:35:57

• Stable kernels 6.4.8, 6.1.43, and 5.15.124 https://lwn.net/Articles/940336/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:36:40

• The next generation of Intel chips will be codenamed "nose candy" and have UEFI 'secure' boot you cannot turn off as part of the main board    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:38:04

• The Intel chip generation after that will be known as "Heroin Lake"    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:38:49

• The next Intel slogan will be Incel Inside and it will come with only pins, no "female parts"    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:40:37

• "Megan Hickey reports that there is finally a notification letter, of sorts, to parents about a network breach in November. In April, Indiana media had been reporting that the parents and community still had not been told what had happened." https://www.databreaches.net/parents-students-are-baffled-by-letters-confirming-crown-point-school-network-breach-months-ago/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:43:24

• Proposed Second Amendment to NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulations: Comments Due August 14 https://www.insideprivacy.com/cybersecurity-2/proposed-second-amendment-to-nydfs-cybersecurity-regulations-comments-due-august-14/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:44:04

• Windows TCO https://www.databreaches.net/crozer-healths-computer-systems-were-knocked-offline-thursday-by-a-ransomware-attack/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:44:32

• Windows kills https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/echn-hospitals-diverting-er-patients-due-to-systemwide-computer-issues/3079310/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:45:15

• When it comes to Windows, a BREACH is spun as "ATTACK"    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:46:22

• "The issue is affecting the ERs at both Manchester Memorial Hospital and Rockville General Hospital." https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/echn-hospitals-diverting-er-patients-due-to-systemwide-computer-issues/3079310/ see http://techrights.org/2020/06/09/windows-disaster-zones/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:47:05

• "There’s an update to the case involving the arrest of a married couple charged with laundering $4.5 billion in cryptocurrency stolen from Bitifinex in 2016." https://www.databreaches.net/husband-and-wife-plead-guilty-to-money-laundering-conspiracy-involving-the-hack-and-theft-of-billions-in-cryptocurrency/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:48:20

• Abolish UEFI https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/call-action-bolster-uefi-cybersecurity-now https://www.securityweek.com/cisa-calls-urgent-attention-to-uefi-attack-surfaces/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:49:35

• ICBM: abolish poor people http://techrights.org/2022/04/08/planned-obsolescence-ibm/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:49:57

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): Security Leftovers ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Security_Leftovers.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Security_Leftovers.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:55:30

• spyware ☛ https://www.techdirt.com/2023/08/03/fbi-investigation-into-mysterious-nso-spyware-purchase-reveals-it-was-the-fbi-doing-the-mysterious-purchasing/ | Source: Techdirt    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:56:21

• "the world focuses on the trials and travails of the scientists who invented the atomic bomb" ☛ https://scheerpost.com/2023/08/03/scott-ritter-the-executioners-lament/ | Source: Scheerpost    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:59:20

• "social and cultural cohesion" ☛ https://scheerpost.com/2023/08/03/israel-expanded-an-apartheid-law-last-week-no-one-is-talking-about-it/ | Source: Scheerpost    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 14:59:30

• "When it comes to controllers for racing games, there is perhaps no better option than a force feedback steering wheel." ☛ https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/force-feedback-steering-wheel-made-from-power-drill/ | Source: Hackaday    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 15:00:00

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): Games: Baldur's Gate 3, ZEPHON, Snake, and More ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Games_Baldur_s_Gate_3_ZEPHON_Snake_and_More.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Games_Baldur_s_Gate_3_ZEPHON_Snake_and_More.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 15:15:34

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): The Linux Foundation Openwashing PR ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/The_Linux_Foundation_Openwashing_PR.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/The_Linux_Foundation_Openwashing_PR.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 15:15:44

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): Open Hardware and Linux Devices ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Open_Hardware_and_Linux_Devices.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Open_Hardware_and_Linux_Devices.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 15:22:46

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): Announcing KDE Neon Experimental ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Announcing_KDE_Neon_Experimental.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Announcing_KDE_Neon_Experimental.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 15:22:58

• CORE-V MCU Devkit features open-source 32-bit RISC-V core, Amazon AWS IoT connectivity, Mikrobus expansion, VGA camera ☞ https://www.cnx-software.com/2023/08/04/core-v-mcu-devkit-features-open-source-32-bit-risc-v-core-amazon-aws-iot-connectivity-mikrobus-expansion-vga-camera/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 15:53:41

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): Kernel Space: Linux RC and Microsoft systemd (LP) ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Kernel_Space_Linux_RC_and_Microsoft_systemd_LP.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Kernel_Space_Linux_RC_and_Microsoft_systemd_LP.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 15:55:10

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): Paint the Mythical Minotaur: Ubuntu 23.10 Wallpaper Competition is LIVE! ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Paint_the_Mythical_Minotaur_Ubuntu_23_10_Wallpaper_Competition_.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Paint_the_Mythical_Minotaur_Ubuntu_23_10_Wallpaper_Competition_.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 15:55:17

• "Imagine how Facebook alone could hurt people further with the money if it hadn’t lost over a billion dollars on class action settlements." https://baronhk.wordpress.com/2023/08/04/veriff-bipa-lawsuit-settlement-checks-will-arrive-shortly-uphold-crypto-exchange-and-brave-browser-users-victimized/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:10:34

• "North Sea licences tell big oil we’re not serious about net zero" https://www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/sustainability/energy/2023/08/north-sea-oil-gas-licences-uk-government-net-zero    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:13:48

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): Mini Text: GTK4 Text Editor with Uncomplicated Brilliance ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Mini_Text_GTK4_Text_Editor_with_Uncomplicated_Brilliance.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Mini_Text_GTK4_Text_Editor_with_Uncomplicated_Brilliance.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:16:18

• Hey Hi is a useless fad https://www.verdict.co.uk/union-pressures-google-amid-mass-alleged-retaliatory-layoffs-of-ai-staff/ gimmickware    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:20:30

• Microsoft dumps Cortana leaving Siri as one of the last smart assistants https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/08/04/microsoft-dumps-cortana-leaving-siri-as-one-of-the-last-smart-assistants    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:22:40

• "I cannot understand why anyone would sign up for Azure, unless if your team is already familiar with it. It's better than GCP, though." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1nRgOB2J#replies    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:24:43

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): Today's 𝘛𝘶𝘹 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 Leftovers ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/today_s_leftovers.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/today_s_leftovers.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:36:32

• "France I recall being pretty car centric but there were plenty of walkable areas, and often good public transportation options. "The United States is a unique outlier" when it comes to car-slaughter, and public transportation generally ranges from "lol" to "no"." gemini://thrig.me/blog/2023/08/04/re-cost-of-right-thing.gmi    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:41:49

• Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine: EU agrees to extend the scope of sanctions on Belarus to fight circumvention ☞ https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_23_4063    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:44:36

• Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking Black Sea navy base and Crimea with drones ☞ https://nypost.com/2023/08/04/russia-accuses-ukraine-of-attacking-black-sea-navy-base-and-crimea-with-drones/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:44:46

• Agricultural obstacles may complicate Ukraine’s path toward EU membership ☞ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/agricultural-obstacles-may-complicate-ukraines-path-toward-eu-membership/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:44:58

• Russia is targeting Ukrainian national identity with attacks on heritage sites ☞ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/russia-is-targeting-ukrainian-national-identity-with-attacks-on-heritage-sites/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:45:19

• 🔴 Live: Russia says it thwarted Ukraine drone attack on Black Sea port of Novorossiysk ☞ https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230804-%F0%9F%94%B4-live-russia-says-it-thwarted-ukraine-drone-attack-on-black-sea-port-of-novorossiysk    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:45:42

• Four big geopolitical tests the European Union faces this year ☞ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/four-big-geopolitical-tests-the-european-union-faces-this-year/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:46:01

• Protesters in Georgia drive away Russian cruise ship, allege violent police response ☞ https://observers.france24.com/en/europe/20230803-georgia-protest-russian-cruise-ship-police-repression    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:46:13

• Poland ‘positive’ about easing Ukrainian grain transit to Baltic states ☞ https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2049558/poland-positive-about-easing-ukrainian-grain-transit-to-baltic-states    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:46:24

• Black Sea Naval Base, Occupied Crimea Attacked By Drones, Russia Says, As 'Cruel' Fighting Under Way In East ☞ https://www.rferl.org/a/crimea-drone-attacks-ships-ports-ukraine-russia/32533823.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:50:52

• World Must Tell Russia To Stop 'Blackmail' Involving Ukrainian Grain, Blinken Tells UN ☞ https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-un-blinken-ukraine-grain/32533068.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:51:01

• EU Extends Sanctions On Belarus Over Its Support For Russia's War In Ukraine ☞ https://www.rferl.org/a/belarus-eu-sanctions-russia/32532976.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:51:12

• Moscow Fines Apple For Failing To Remove Information About Invasion Of Ukraine ☞ https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-apple-fine-war-ukraine/32532762.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:51:30

• Russia Thwarts New Ukrainian Attack in Kaluga Region ☞ https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Russia-Thwarts-New-Ukrainian-Attack-in-Kaluga-Region-20230803-0009.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:54:56

• Lawyer Says Case Materials Against Former Russian-Backed Commander Girkin Classified As 'Top Secret' ☞ https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-girkin-separatists-top-secret/32532686.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:55:08

• Poland Warns Of Wagner Buildup In Belarus ☞ https://www.rferl.org/a/belarus-poland-lithuania-wagner-suwalki/32532747.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:55:24

• As Ukrainians slog through minefields, what they need most is time ☞ https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2023/0803/As-Ukrainians-slog-through-minefields-what-they-need-most-is-time    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:55:45

• Glory to Ukraine’s cultural muses ☞ https://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2023/0803/Glory-to-Ukraine-s-cultural-muses    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:55:57

• After Ukraine’s Kakhovka Dam Disaster, a Hunt for Ancient Treasures ☞ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/world/europe/ukraine-kakhovka-dam-artifacts.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:56:16

• Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Warship Damaged in Ukrainian Drone Attack ☞ https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/08/04/world/russia-ukraine-news    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:56:47

• Russia’s Pro-War Bloggers Are Suddenly Sniping Among Themselves ☞ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/03/world/europe/ukraine-war-russia-bloggers.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:57:06

• Moscow to give Africa more unproven “vaccines” that nobody wants or needs ☞ https://off-guardian.org/2023/08/04/moscow-to-give-africa-more-unproven-vaccines-that-nobody-wants-or-needs/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:57:51

• The five-domains update ☞ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-five-domains-update-175/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:58:26

• Russian War Report: Drones target central Moscow skyscrapers ☞ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/russian-war-report-drones-target-central-moscow/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 16:59:00

• ISS: From Russia, with little to show for it ☞ https://www.defenceweb.co.za/governance/governance-governance/iss-from-russia-with-little-to-show-for-it/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:21:36

• SA Navy Chief visits Russia, promotes BRICS alliance ☞ https://www.defenceweb.co.za/featured/sa-navy-chief-visits-russia-promotes-brics-alliance/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:22:08

• Lady R judicial inquiry report ready for Ramaphosa ☞ https://www.defenceweb.co.za/featured/lady-r-judicial-inquiry-report-ready-for-ramaphosa/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:23:42

• Latvia to ask thousands of Russian citizens to leave the country ☞ https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2050380/latvia-to-ask-thousands-of-russian-citizens-to-leave-the-country    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:24:00

• Brussels welcomes Baltic deal to speed up decoupling from Russian power grid ☞ https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2049627/brussels-welcomes-baltic-deal-to-speed-up-decoupling-from-russian-power-grid    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:24:55

• Putin Reportedly Signed Record Number Of Secret Decrees Last Month ☞ https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-putin-secret-decrees/32533722.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:25:08

• Russia's Navalny Expects 'Stalinist' Sentencing After Verdict On Extremism Charges ☞ https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-navalny-stalinist-sentence/32533052.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:25:23

• Georgia Bans Export, Reexport Of Cars From U.S., EU To Russia And Belarus ☞ https://www.rferl.org/a/georgia-us-eu-cars-russia-belarus/32532951.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:44:57

• Kyrgyzstan Sends Note To Moscow On Taxi Driver Beaten In Russia ☞ https://www.rferl.org/a/kyrgyzstan-russia-complaint-taxi-driver/32532801.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:45:09

• Russia Places Norway On List Of Countries 'Unfriendly' To Its Diplomats ☞ https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-norway-diplomatic-unfriendly/32532782.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:45:41

• Russian Actress Irina Miroshnichenko Dies At 81 ☞ https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-actress-miroshnichenko-dies/32532602.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:46:05

• Evacuation of Europeans From Niger Begins ☞ https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Evacuation-of-Europeans-From-Niger-Begins-20230803-0016.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:46:35

• Verdict Expected in Latest Trial of Russian Opposition Leader Navalny ☞ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/world/europe/navalny-putin-opposition-verdict.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:48:14

• Oil prices are moving up ☞ https://www.axios.com/2023/08/03/oil-prices-us-recession    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:49:10

• probably the fantasy of Matthew Garrett ☞ https://federalnewsnetwork.com/u-s-news/2023/08/suspect-in-idaho-student-stabbings-says-he-was-out-for-a-solo-drive-around-the-time-of-the-slayings/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:50:53

• Maybe he was out teaching at the time    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:51:30

• Maybe he gave a class on how to stab with class    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:51:48

• 'Moscow House' in Rīga loses signage ☞ https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/environment/04.08.2023-moscow-house-in-riga-loses-signage.a518904/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:52:18

• "Enshittification is the result of specific policy choices: encouraging monopolies; enabling high-speed, digital shell games; and blocking interoperability. First we allowed companies to buy up their competitors." ☞ https://pluralistic.net/2023/08/03/there-is-no-cloud/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:53:09

• TTABlog Test: How Did These Three Likelihood of Confusion Cases Come Out? ☞ http://thettablog.blogspot.com/2023/08/ttablog-test-how-did-these-three_4.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:53:52

• The West must back Ukraine and Turkey to counter Russia’s attempts to control the Black Sea ☞ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/turkeysource/the-west-must-back-ukraine-and-turkey-to-counter-russias-attempts-to-control-the-black-sea/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:54:52

• Russian Orthodox leader Patriarch Kirill’s unholy war against Ukraine ☞ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/russian-orthodox-leader-patriarch-kirills-unholy-war-against-ukraine/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:55:01

• Beijing and Pooh-tin still weaponise COVID-19 against democracy ☞ https://hongkongfp.com/2023/08/04/hong-kong-pro-democracy-union-members-fined-hk6000-over-covid-19-supplies-street-booth/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:57:24

• One Gross Habit Could Increase Your Risk of Catching COVID-19 ☞ https://www.sciencealert.com/one-gross-habit-could-increase-your-risk-of-catching-covid-19    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:58:07

• Cats to Be Given Anti-COVID Pills After Deadly Feline Outbreak in Cyprus ☞ https://www.sciencealert.com/cats-to-be-given-anti-covid-pills-after-deadly-feline-outbreak-in-cyprus    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:58:27

• The US wants Kenya to lead a force in Haiti with 1,000 police. Watchdogs say they’ll export abuse ☞ https://federalnewsnetwork.com/world-news/2023/08/the-us-wants-kenya-to-lead-a-force-in-haiti-with-1000-police-watchdogs-say-theyll-export-abuse/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 17:59:04

• Patents that kill people. It's all about greed and graft, not public health. ☞ https://patentlyo.com/patent/2023/08/construction-moderna-showdown.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 18:00:25

• Indonesia banned X/Twitter. Now China is stepping in. ☞ https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/tiktok-in-talks-to-gain-indonesian-payments-licence    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 18:02:27

• Puff piece for TikTok ☞ https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/08/tiktok-live-gifts-tips-pinkydoll/674917/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 18:03:02

• Triller Confirms Sony Music Copyright Infringement Suit Settlement — Universal Music Litigation Continues ☞ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2023/08/03/triller-sony-music-settlement-details/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 18:04:21

• Murdoch tabloid continues promoting TikTok ☞ https://nypost.com/2023/08/04/passenger-finds-genius-way-to-be-vip-in-economy-class-in-viral-tiktok/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 18:04:59

• Celebrating 25 years of Open Source at Campus Party ☞ https://blog.opensource.org/celebrating-25-years-of-open-source-at-campus-party/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 18:08:13

• 2 Months Ago IBM Said OpenSource.com Would be Back ☞ http://techrights.org/2023/08/03/opensource-com-2-months-ago/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 18:10:33

• Microsoft mole ("community manager"), funded by Microsoft too (Nick Vidal), to dominate event exploiting the "Open Source" brand, pushing GPL violations under the guise of "HEY HI". OSI is thoroughly infiltrated and bribed by Microsoft.    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 18:13:28

• How many Microsoft moles does it take to destroy an organisation? One. But Microsoft already has at least 3 inside OSI. http://techrights.org/2023/04/05/osi-corrupted/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 18:14:27

• Microsoft mole, bribed by both Microsoft and GitHub (i.e. Microsoft twice over), cites Asay as authority on "Open Source". Asay brought Microsoft to the OSI after he had attempted to work for Microsoft (job interview). Moles galore. ☞ https://redmonk.com/sogrady/2023/08/03/why-opensource-matters/ http://techrights.org/2022/03/30/microsoft-osi-and-redmonk/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 18:19:22

• "Asay writes. I think that’s true, and it’s our fault" ☞ https://funnelfiasco.com/blog/2023/08/03/does-open-source-matter/ the person whom IBM fired (he led Fedora) cites Asay, who rejects Open Source (he uses Apple and works for proprietary software companies, has no technical background) as "authority"    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 18:21:51

• "Popular bug bounty program HackerOne is laying off 12% of its workforce, CEO Mårten Mickos told employees earlier this week. " https://www.axios.com/2023/08/04/hackerone-layoffs-12-percent-workforce    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 18:58:38

• Updated How and Why EasyOS is Different page ☞ https://bkhome.org/news/202308/updated-how-and-why-easyos-is-different-page.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 18:58:57

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): Gemini Articles of Interest ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Gemini_Articles_of_Interest.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Gemini_Articles_of_Interest.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 19:04:35

• Riccardo Mottola: GNUStep now has badges ☞ http://multixden.blogspot.com/2023/08/gnustep-now-has-badges.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:19:41

• How To Install FreeRADIUS on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS ☞ https://idroot.us/install-freeradius-ubuntu-22-04/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:21:16

• How To Install Django on Debian 12 ☞ https://idroot.us/install-django-debian-12/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:21:31

• OpenBSD 7.3 on a twenty year old IBM ThinkPad R31 ☞ https://box.matto.nl/openbsd-73-on-a-twenty-year-old-ibm-thinkpad-r31.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:22:52

• They help Google control the political affairs of Malaysia ☞ https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/young-malaysians-are-livening-up-politics-on-youtube    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:24:30

• Some thoughts about alcohol stove design ☞ https://bkhome.org/news/202308/some-thoughts-about-alcohol-stove-design.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:25:34

• How to remove a repository on OpenSUSE "Tumbleweed" ☞ https://owlhowto.com/how-to-remove-a-repository-on-opensuse/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:28:58

• How to Install warpinator on Debian 12 "Bookworm" ☞ https://owlhowto.com/how-to-install-warpinator-on-debian-12-bookworm/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:29:07

• How to check PHP Version on Ubuntu ☞ https://www.fosslinux.com/122397/how-to-check-php-version-on-ubuntu.htm    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:30:51

• How to set up virtual machines on Ubuntu ☞ https://www.fosslinux.com/122384/how-to-set-up-virtual-machines-on-ubuntu.htm    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:31:13

• How to install and use ssh-agent on Ubuntu ☞ https://www.fosslinux.com/122405/how-to-install-and-use-ssh-agent-on-ubuntu.htm    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:31:29

• No signal? How to continue watching and reading FRANCE 24 in Africa ☞ https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230803-no-signal-how-to-continue-watching-france-24-in-africa    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:32:22

• many make the mistake that's assuming you just work hard to get old, then start to look after health to live even longer. but it all starts earlier; stressed life = short life https://www.axios.com/2023/08/03/how-to-living-longer-peter-attia    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:35:15

• Snap in Linux: Features, History, Controversies, and Installation Guide ☞ https://linuxtldr.com/canonical-snap/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:36:18

• How To Run Sudo Commands Without Password In Linux ☞ https://ostechnix.com/run-particular-commands-without-sudo-password-linux/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:47:30

• Vulnerability Patching Without Reboots on Linux? Welcome to the World of Live Patching ☞ https://linuxstans.com/linux-live-patching/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:48:50

• Threat Actors Use AWS SSM Agent as a Remote Access Trojan ☞ https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/threat-actors-use-aws-ssm-agent-rat/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:49:43

• Ben Hutchings: FOSS activity in July 2023 ☞ https://www.decadent.org.uk/ben/blog/foss-activity-in-july-2023.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:50:46

• Rust is a shit sandwich, as usual, from people who think Microsoft/NSA (GitHub) is compatible with security ☞ https://blog.rust-lang.org/2023/08/03/cve-2023-38497.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:52:12

• Sparky unstable repo deactivated ☞ https://sparkylinux.org/sparky-unstable-repo-deactivated/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:56:43

• Blocking IP Address Using Iptables, UFW, & Firewalld ☞ https://tecadmin.net/blocking-ip-address-on-linux/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:57:24

• Flatsweep Cleans Leftover Data from Uninstalled Flatpaks ☞ https://www.omglinux.com/flatsweep-flatpak-cleaner-app/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:59:10

• Step-by-step guide to installing CentOS Stream on VirtualBox ☞ https://www.fosslinux.com/122415/step-by-step-guide-to-installing-centos-stream-on-virtualbox.htm    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 20:59:40

• Add a User to sudo Group in Debian 12 Linux ☞ https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/add-user-sudo-group-debian-12-linux    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:00:23

• How to Create A VPN in Linux with Tailscale ☞ https://www.maketecheasier.com/create-vpn-linux-with-tailscale/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:01:42

• For the Second Time in a Few Weeks Linux.com Posts Duplicates in an Otherwise Mostly Dead Site That Just Links to LF Press Releases (Sales) ☞ http://techrights.org/2023/08/03/linux-com-dupes/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:02:11

• Microsoft venue, Microsoft participation. The 'Linux' Foundation... making the Web proprietary https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/embrace-the-cool-change-and-the-future-of-programming-at-wasmcon-and-rust-global-in-bellevue-washington    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:05:56

• Artificial intelligence on the Raspberry Pi ☞ http://www.linux-magazine.com/Issues/2023/274/TensorFlow-AI-on-the-Pi    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:06:35

• Michael Larabel doing plus for Microsoft, still... how many of this site's reader EVER used that thing? https://www.phoronix.com/news/CBL-Mariner-2.0-Adds-Clippy    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:13:05

• New ideas using Wayland Input Methods ☞ http://blog.davidedmundson.co.uk/blog/new-ideas-using-wayland-input-methods/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:13:50

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): Linux Magazine's Latest Issue ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Linux_Magazine_s_Latest_Issue.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Linux_Magazine_s_Latest_Issue.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:14:39

• LinuxSchools Client V8.0.1 ☞ https://www.linuxschools.com/wordpress/2023/08/03/linuxschools-client-v8-0-1/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:15:33

• 19 Delightful Free and Open Source ASCII Art Tools ☞ https://www.linuxlinks.com/asciiarttools/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:16:03

• "confidential computing" is a sham that encourages companies and governments to outsource their operations and data based on false premises of confidentiality ☞ https://www.suse.com/c/suse-and-ibm-enhancing-data-security-a-technical-reference-documentation-getting-started-guide/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:17:33

• Kernel updates available for PCLinuxOS ☞ https://www.pclinuxos.com/?p=5631    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:18:06

• Easy Way to Fix “Target Configured Multiple Times” Error on Ubuntu ☞ https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/08/fix-target-configured-multiple-times-ubuntu    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:19:03

• "Yet conflicts of interest can come in many forms. One of the most bizarre cases I've seen was a pensions industry meeting in the UK." ☞ https://danielpocock.com/conflict-of-interest-extinction-rebellion-rishi-sunak/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:22:19

• Christian Hergert: Writing Fast Search ☞ https://blogs.gnome.org/chergert/2023/08/02/writing-fast-search/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:22:56

• Small city southeast of Beijing typifies plight of flood-hit region as top official vows to serve as ‘moat for the capital’ ☞ https://hongkongfp.com/2023/08/03/small-city-southeast-of-beijing-typifies-plight-of-flood-hit-region-as-top-official-vows-to-serve-as-moat-for-the-capital/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:23:47

• EasyOS review at It's FOSS News ☞ https://bkhome.org/news/202308/easyos-review-at-its-foss-news.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:24:20

• Digital Restrictions Management (DRM) From Google Causes Widespread Backlash ☞ http://techrights.org/2023/08/04/posts-about-gulag-web-drm-uproar/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:24:35

• Hackers can abuse Microsoft Office executables to download malware ☞ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-can-abuse-microsoft-office-executables-to-download-malware/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:26:54

• Microsoft's Bellevue workforce dwindles as leases lapse, records show https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2023/08/03/microsoft-bellevue-headcount-falling-leases-expire.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:32:19

• Tech Giants Slash Marketing Budgets, Bruising Major Ad Firms https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-04/wpp-lowers-guidance-as-us-tech-clients-cut-ad-spending    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:33:02

• Parents accuse Bellevue School District of favoring rich kids in school closures https://nwasianweekly.com/2023/08/parents-accuse-bellevue-school-district-of-favoring-rich-kids-in-school-closures/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:34:34

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): Security Leftovers ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Security_Leftovers.1.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Security_Leftovers.1.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 21:59:51

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): Today's 𝘛𝘶𝘹 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 HowTos ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/today_s_howtos.1.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/today_s_howtos.1.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:00:01

• ➲ 𝕿𝖚𝖝 𝕸𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 ⨦ (NEW): Free Software: Flatsweep, LinuxSchools, ASCII Art Tools, and Writing Fast Search ⇨ http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Free_Software_Flatsweep_LinuxSchools_ASCII_Art_Tools_and_Writin.shtml | ♾ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/08/04/Free_Software_Flatsweep_LinuxSchools_ASCII_Art_Tools_and_Writin.gmi ∎    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:00:13

• Gulag trying to change the subject (DRM)? ☞ https://blog.chromium.org/2023/08/redesigning-chrome-downloads-to-keep.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:04:10

• No, they don't. Microsoft is defrauding shareholders with FAKE Azure numbers https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/cloud-services-industry-shows-early-signs-of-a-comeback-1.1955139 see http://techrights.org/2023/07/30/microsoft-azure-fraud/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:06:30

• 30 Free and Open-source Lightweight ERP for Small and Medium Size Businesses (2023) ☞ https://medevel.com/best-10-os-lightweight-erp-for-small-and-medium-size-businesses/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:08:11

• Lithuania to use €243m bank ‘solidarity’ tax revenue to fund military projects ☞ https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2050316/lithuania-to-use-eur243m-bank-solidarity-tax-revenue-to-fund-military-projects    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:08:40

• The lesson for the Fed in "early hiker" monetary policy ☞ https://www.axios.com/2023/08/03/interest-rates-developing-countries-fed    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:09:20

• UPC is illegal and unconstitutional, but JUVE is a highly corrupt propaganda mill funded by Team UPC to promote truly illegal agenda and try to "legitimise" the crime ☞ https://www.juve-patent.com/cases/panasonic-and-kather-augenstein-launch-first-major-sep-campaign-at-upc-against-oppo-and-xiaomi/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:11:43

• Europe Needs More Patent Whistleblowers Like Martin Wilming ☞ http://techrights.org/2023/08/03/patent-whistleblowers/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:14:34

• $2,000 awarded for Dominion Harbor entity, Monument Peak Ventures, automotive imaging patent prior art ☞ https://www.unifiedpatents.com/insights/2023/8/3/2000-awarded-for-dominion-harbor-entity-monument-peak-ventures-automotive-imaging-patent-prior-art    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:14:52

• Injunctions granted in Denmark in Fingolimod-cases ☞ https://patentblog.kluweriplaw.com/2023/08/04/injunctions-granted-in-denmark-in-fingolimod-cases/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:16:55

• BRPTO New Report on 5G Patent Applications in Brazil ☞ https://patentblog.kluweriplaw.com/2023/08/03/brpto-new-report-on-5g-patent-applications-in-brazil/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:17:59

• The EPO is organised crime. This "formality" is irrelevant when the institution already operates outside the rule of law and breaks many laws. ☞ http://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2023/20230804.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:19:00

• A Revised FAQ For Mozilla Firefox Users on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 Outlining Why Mozilla Abandons Them ☞ http://techrights.org/2023/08/03/mozilla-abandons-older-windows/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:19:56

• Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein: the Media/PR Decoy Revisited ☞ http://techrights.org/2023/08/03/bill-gates-and-jeffrey-epstein/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:20:05

• Microsoft’s Marketing Outreach for Its Plagiarism Disservice Devolves or Morphs Into Shameless SPAM ☞ http://techrights.org/2023/08/03/plagiarism-as-a-service/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:20:29

• Sudo Show 64: Let’s Talk Backups ☞ https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/sudo-show/sudo64/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:22:16

• Triple Threat: The Power of Transcription, Summary, and Translation ☞ https://www.collabora.com/news-and-blog/blog/2023/08/03/triple-threat-the-power-of-transcription,-summary,-and-translation/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:30:34

• Online Privacy at Risk from Awful U.K. Internet Regulation Bill ☞ https://reason.com/2023/08/04/online-privacy-at-risk-from-awful-u-k-internet-regulation-bill/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:31:06

• Singapore executes second prisoner in one week despite international outcry ☞ https://www.jurist.org/news/2023/08/singapore-executes-second-prisoner-in-one-week-despite-international-outcry/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:33:03

• Revolutionizing Industries: Unleashing the Power of Industrial IoT and Edge Computing ☞ https://www.suse.com/c/revolutionizing-industries-unleashing-the-power-of-industrial-iot-and-edge-computing/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:33:48

• Adrian Gaudebert: Dawnmaker's endless conundrum of infinite replayability ☞ http://adrian.gaudebert.fr/blog/post/Dawnmaker-s-endless-conundrum-of-infinite-replayability    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:34:20

• The Rust Programming Language Blog: Announcing Rust 1.71.1 ☞ https://blog.rust-lang.org/2023/08/03/Rust-1.71.1.html new security holes ready to install?    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:34:55

• Louis-Philippe Véronneau: pymonitair: Air Quality Monitoring Display with MicroPython ☞ https://veronneau.org/pymonitair-air-quality-monitoring-display-with-micropython.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:36:40

• Python Program to Find the Factors of a Given Number ☞ https://tecadmin.net/python-program-to-find-the-factors-of-a-given-number/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:36:48

• Modulus Operator (%) in Python ☞ https://tecadmin.net/modulus-operator-in-python/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:37:00

• From small LNK to large malicious BAT file with zero VT score, (Thu, Aug 3rd) ☞ https://isc.sans.edu/diary/rss/30094    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:41:26

• Are Leaked Credentials Dumps Used by Attackers, (Fri, Aug 4th) ☞ https://isc.sans.edu/diary/rss/30098    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:43:05

• Heat wave just won't quit, with more record-breaking high temperatures to come. ☞ https://www.axios.com/2023/08/03/heat-wave-gulf-coast-texas-arizona    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:50:37

• Study of the GoToSocial mascot ☞ https://www.davidrevoy.com/article986/study-of-the-gotosocial-mascot    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:51:59

• My Stupid Brain Won't Shutup: Duolingo/Unrivaled gemini://rawtext.club/~winter/gemlog/2023/8-04.gmi    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:54:06

• "I had some time to check out the log for DSN and noticed a few folks were submitting articles but the page wasn't showing anything. I then realized folks are trying to submit individual articles and, unfortunately, Antenna as a whole does not currently support individual articles." gemini://gemini.smallweb.space/gemlog/20230804-DSN-note.gmi    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:54:54

• Social Spaces gemini://midnight.pub/posts/1499    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:56:41

• "Venom is sensitive to sound and fire, so someone like The Human Torch, Banshee, Siryn, or Firestar would be a good match for him." gemini://idiomdrottning.org/venom-27    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 22:57:58

• Political Milestones for AI ☞ https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2023/08/political-milestones-for-ai.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 23:00:08

• Windows TCO ☞ https://www.securityweek.com/exploitation-of-ivanti-epmm-flaw-picking-up-as-new-vulnerability-is-disclosed/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 23:03:11

• Five Eyes Agencies Call Attention to Most Frequently Exploited Vulnerabilities ☞ https://www.securityweek.com/five-eyes-agencies-call-attention-to-most-frequently-exploited-vulnerabilities/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 23:03:32

• 670 ICS Vulnerabilities Disclosed by CISA in First Half of 2023: Analysis ☞ https://www.securityweek.com/670-ics-vulnerabilities-disclosed-by-cisa-in-first-half-of-2023-analysis/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 23:04:04

• Columbia Valley Fruit, LLC shutting down. 131 people lose job. https://esd.wa.gov/about-employees/WARN    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 23:07:00

• This is good for ARM and GNU/Linux ☞ https://itwire.com/technology-regulation/india-bans-import-of-laptops,-tablets-with-immediate-effect.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 23:08:37

• The Document Foundation’s Annual Report 2022 ☞ https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2023/08/03/tdf-annual-report-2022/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 23:10:06

• Home Assistant-compatible 5-24V LED strip controller ships with Sound Reactive WLED firmware ☞ https://www.cnx-software.com/2023/08/04/home-assistant-compatible-5-24v-led-strip-controller-sound-reactive-wled-firmware/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 23:12:10

• Hailo-8L 13 TOPS AI accelerator targets entry-level edge devices ☞ https://www.cnx-software.com/2023/08/04/hailo-8l-13-tops-ai-accelerator-targets-entry-level-edge-devices/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 23:13:07

• India moves to restrict PC and server imports ☞ https://siliconangle.com/2023/08/03/india-moves-restrict-pc-server-imports/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 23:14:00

• eModGATE Moduino X0 – An ESP32-based industrial IoT controller with battery support ☞ https://www.cnx-software.com/2023/08/03/emodgate-moduino-x0-an-esp32-based-industrial-iot-controller-with-battery-support/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 23:19:06

• Apple revenue falls and it expects decline to continue in the current quarter ☞ https://siliconangle.com/2023/08/03/apple-revenue-falls-and-it-expects-decline-to-continue-in-the-current-quarter/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 23:20:24

• "I couldn't leave the building for lunch today, so instead I upload a few more photos from the pile. These are from my Tanana River walk last Monday (July 31 2023) I went to check on "my" high bush cranberry patch." gemini://gem.librehacker.com/gemlog/starlog/20230804-0.gmi    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 23:21:59

• Apple, Samsung halt laptop imports to India after sudden curbs ☞ https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/apple-samsung-halt-laptop-imports-to-india-after-sudden-curbs    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 23:25:35

• Tenable chief says no way to verify Microsoft claims about fixing Azure flaw ☞ https://itwire.com/security/tenable-chief-says-no-way-to-verify-microsoft-claims-about-fixing-azure-flaw.html    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 23:26:47

• Maintenance release: Godot 4.0.4 ☞ https://godotengine.org/article/maintenance-release-godot-4-0-4/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 23:30:17

• Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai ordered to pay costs of ‘unreasonable’ challenges in national security case ☞ https://hongkongfp.com/2023/08/04/hong-kong-media-tycoon-jimmy-lai-ordered-to-pay-costs-of-unreasonable-challenges-in-national-security-case/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 23:31:44

• US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures ☞ https://federalnewsnetwork.com/defense-news/2023/08/us-military-may-put-armed-troops-on-commercial-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz-to-stop-iran-seizures/    

posted Friday, August 04, 2023 at 23:32:03

• Facial Recognition Spreads as Tool to Fight Shoplifting ☞ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/28/technology/facial-recognition-shoplifters-britain.html    

posted Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 01:36:49