aftergibson

6 ms·

31.
by aftergibson 1y ago
That seems ambitious for the FSF. I would love whatever they put forward to succeed, but I have to guess this is them aligning an endorsement/marketing around a current project such as PostmarketOS
32.
by aftergibson 1y ago
Can't you install docker compose on your own hardware and follow this? https://snikket.org/service/quickstart/
33.
by aftergibson 1y ago
If you're looking for something that's a little less hassle and has some very sane defaults, try https://snikket.org/
34.
by aftergibson 1y ago
I think this is more an argument for protocols over products. I wish XMPP had remained as popular as it has. The standard has now only slowly evolved, but it probably could have continued to meet the needs of our society as a compliment to
35.
by aftergibson 1y ago
Just buy an old kindle. Mod it and get koreader running on it. Then put it in airplane mode and load books via USB from whatever source you like. Its great hardware.
36.
by aftergibson 1y ago
I look forward to Parliament’s long-worded “no.” These petitions often seem more about managing dissent than enabling meaningful change.
37.
by aftergibson 1y ago
A secure, optional digital ID could be useful. But not in today’s UK. Why? Because the state has already shown it can’t be trusted with our data. - Snoopers’ Charter (Investigatory Powers Act 2016): ISPs must keep a year’s worth of records
38.
by aftergibson 1y ago
Yeah, I guess this "transformation" couldn't be more transparent, but I guess most folks have short memories.
39.
by aftergibson 1y ago
I'm so burnt out from "trying to do more" I'm actively procrastinating because I have no more emotional energy due to circumstance. You might be in the same boat. Giving yourself a break is okay too,you might then get bo
40.
by aftergibson 1y ago
Of course. Were in the burning VCs cash by the truckload phase. And inference isn't getting cheaper. I'd argue this is the worst its ever been in terms of over extending a business and they might not be able to enshitificate fast
41.
by aftergibson 1y ago
I’m sick of half-measures around getting off iOS and Android. If you’re an open-source app developer building for Android, please reconsider and put some of that energy into Sailfish. You have the power to help turn a passionate subset of p
42.
by aftergibson 1y ago
It was only a matter of time. The run lasted a good while. I'm not going to submit to this crap. I'm sick of it. Nor I am going to IOS. It'll be a Linux phone for me or a dumbphone with tethering and a laptop.
43.
by aftergibson 1y ago
There's plenty of examples where important people framed an inevitable future and then it didn't pan out. Somewhat objective proof of "progress" will inevitably win out, yes inevitable framing might help sell the vision
44.
by aftergibson 1y ago
I'm still rocking an iPod(albeit without Rockbox/podzilla) for Podcasts and music. Of all the devices addictive smartphones have replaced, I can't shake this one. https://shanedowling.com/consuming-content-lik
45.
by aftergibson 1y ago
Well that's just neat, thanks for sharing!
46.
by aftergibson 1y ago
I had the same thought! I've been attempted to cobble together a solution to do essentially this over the years!
47.
by aftergibson 1y ago
I think the closest thing I've gotten to the Linux + E-Ink dream(for me at least) is the Pinenote with a bluetooth keyboard. It's been a surprisingly enjoyable portable device(nice wireless keyboard doesn't hurt either) and i
48.
by aftergibson 2y ago
When I see these comments I always think of the Dropbox announcement and “but I can just do this with an ftp server”, however in this case it’s a staggeringly small feature set to be charging(or considering charging for something). Maybe as
49.
by aftergibson 2y ago
The great sort of news you want to hear while drinking your morning coffee and living in Kent to the east of London.
50.
by aftergibson 2y ago
Does anyone else find the wording of this is really strange and mildly unprofessional?
51.
by aftergibson 2y ago
This is one of those amazing single feature utilities that does one thing incredibly well and goes completely unnoticed as it’s so good but also unremarkable. I should try to be more grateful for these brilliant creations.
52.
by aftergibson 2y ago
Some feedback: - It's a very cool idea, and massive congrats on the launch! - This has been done before, but a slick looking open source version is very cool! Have you looked at the concept of now pages, as this might lean into that?
53.
by aftergibson 2y ago
This is precisely what I was hoping for. This really isn't a dashboard for personal use as the title implies.
54.
by aftergibson 2y ago
"We are in great haste to construct a magnetic telegraph from Maine to Texas; but Maine and Texas, it may be, have nothing important to communicate."
55.
by aftergibson 2y ago
Wasn't on mine (account created in 2009).
56.
by aftergibson 2y ago
Hey me too! Seems fun so far.
57.
by aftergibson 2y ago
Nicely done.
58.
by aftergibson 3y ago
Hopefully they can turn Standard Notes into a product I’d be willing to return to. I like the company ethos, but the product was too clunky. The configurable editors all seemed to be of a poorer quality than opinionated competitors.
59.
by aftergibson 3y ago
Ultimately, I think the entire approach of this article undermines its success. A person has depression, lack of focus and anxiety and this manifests itself through screen addiction. Screens are ubiquitous, cheap and effective forms of dist
60.
by aftergibson 3y ago
Yes as far I can tell it's down.

More ›