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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
Two of the most notable recent status enhancement laws in the US have been DREAM (previously mentioned) and DACA (deferred action for childhood arrivals). Both were passed under and with the strong support of Democratic administrations. Bo
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
That was in fact the angle of the Fediverse post from which I first saw this story: "Please use open source systems whenever possible so you can review the source code." < https://floss.social/@mikebabcock/1
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
My point was less what the tests measure and more how they were applied : rationing higher education resources.
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
Dupe: < https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49407509 > (Much as I'd prefer the Beeb to the Torygraph.)
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Slovakia finds Russian backdoor in traffic speed cameras(risky.biz)
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
The time they'd lost in suing In chasing and pursing The boldest lies Of Linux scries Has been SCO Group's undoing.
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
U.S. reliance on immigrant labour is key to this discussion, and strongly colours all elements. It is a direct legacy of early slave labour (Blacks in the East, native Americans in the West) as well as indentured servitude. Importation of
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
The initial use was to ration advanced education (secondary or higher), so as not to lavish it on "morons" (at the time a technical term). Similar in concept to the German Abitur , which originally tracked students into Gymnasiu
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
And just to emphasize, "the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it" is a direct quote from GPLv3, under which the Linux kernel is licensed. < https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html &
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
If you want GrapheneOS, the only other option, still pending, is Motorolla. A partnership was announced earlier this year, but no devices will be delivered until 2027. See: < https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/117
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
It's been possible to buy Fairphone indirectly in the US for quite some time, as I understand. Fairphone have just announced direct sales within the past week or so (noted by others here).
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
Both are restrictions on freedom of movement.
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
Lower courts. SCOTUS has overwhelmingly sided with the Administration. Not always, but quite often.
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
Which is all the more reason that discussing it in 1933 would have been viewed incredulously. Your reply only strengthens the original comment.
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
Or the protest was ruthlessly crushed. < https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Rose >
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
Bookmarks are A Thing. You can bookmark an account's profile, comments, and/or submissions page.
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
That is hardly the Truth's fault.
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
Unless the crimes are alleged to have been committed by the political classes themselves. Lists of indictments (and convictions) by administration over the past 50+ years (dating to the Nixon administration) shows a sharp majority under Rep
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
Archive / paywall: < https://archive.is/bfl83 >
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
Irrelevant distinction per this guideline.
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
Mods often collapse threads (including their own) which are no longer relevant to the discussion.
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
There are some of us who do have problems with cameras on computers/phones, and will take steps to disable or obscure them, if removal or purchase without such a feature isn't an option.
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
< https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7807998 >
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
Email suggestions to the mods at hn@ycombinator.com. Mentions-in-comments are a no-op. < https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36526450 >
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
And further, jurors cannot be held legally or criminally liable for their verdict in a case. But yes, a clear and accurate description, thank you.
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
For a much better-informed source than me, see: < https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49392816 >. (GrapheneOS HN account.) Burner phone / clean phone for border crossings seems the more accessible option. As oth
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
< https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49394193 >
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
Thank you! (Very much appreciate your active participation here.)
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
Thanks! I saw mention of the peccadillo, but wasn't aware of the full back-story.
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by dredmorbius 1mo ago
< https://news.ycombinator.com/user?id=FrankWilhoit >

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