jcbrand

22 ms·

211.
by jcbrand 7y ago
Link me a JavaScript library that works cross platform on both iOS and Android with unified interface in React Native. https://github.com/xmppjs/xmpp.js
212.
by jcbrand 7y ago
because XMPP standard supports nickname changing, which means in a context of a platform it would allow nickname spoofing Nicknames can be registered against a MUC so that other users can't use them. See here: https://xmpp
213.
by jcbrand 7y ago
Agreed, I lived in Munich for 5 years and its public transport is excellent and very extensive, some of the best I've seen.
214.
by jcbrand 7y ago
Linux 2000: There is only One True Way of installing software: using distro packages. If you do anything else you are bad and you should feel bad. This isn't true. People have been running `./configure && make &&
215.
by jcbrand 7y ago
This is a problem with science reporting in general. Current theories or observations are presented as absolute truth even though they're only approximations of the truth based on our current data and understanding of what's reall
216.
by jcbrand 7y ago
I assume you're referring to "Deutschland über alles" (Germany over everything). It's no longer the first verse due to the Nazi history, but it doesn't come from that time. It actually comes from the mid 1800s (IIRC
217.
by jcbrand 7y ago
I'd choose the first and I don't consider "moving fast and learning tons" very compelling. That might just mean that the 2nd person would try to shoehorn projects into new frameworks and discount working solutions for sh
218.
by jcbrand 7y ago
It would be perfectly fine for the Indian gov to fork Conversations and deploy their own XMPP servers, thereby not having to worry about sever XEP support.
219.
by jcbrand 7y ago
Going to Starbucks is not the same as having coffee delivered to your home, especially not if you walk there.
220.
by jcbrand 7y ago
> At 9:27, once I’ve brushed my teeth, answered a few messages, and wiped the sleep from my eyes, I order a coffee through WeChat. There’s a payments window on the app, and when you click on it you see various options, some proprietary t
221.
by jcbrand 7y ago
I don't see anything particularly mean about that quote and it's definitely not the first time I've heard this argument brought up (that EU can continue with further integration without UK obstructionism).
222.
by jcbrand 7y ago
I'd be surprised if there are any self-hosters who never had any of their emails ending up in Gmail's spam folder. Disclosure: I've been self-hosting for 5 years.
223.
by jcbrand 8y ago
> He compares himself to a construction worker, who can earn good money due to high work intensity but can easily be replaced by younger, cheaper labour. The only solution I can think of (if you want to keep on programming and not make a
224.
by jcbrand 8y ago
Python is strongly typed. See here: https://wiki.python.org/moin/Why%20is%20Python%20a%20dynamic... "objects can change their shape anytime" is a function of dynamic typing and is orthogonal to strong or weak
225.
by jcbrand 8y ago
I'd like to make a recommendation for future blog posts: start your post by giving a quick introduction on what you're talking about, i.e. what Slixmpp is, and what OMEMO is. For the uninitiated, it's not clear what you'
226.
by jcbrand 8y ago
I recently read Jordan Peterson's "12 Rules for Life" and one of the things he mentioned that really struck me, was that people who suffer from agoraphobia (fear of public places) eventually end up with the same fear (that th
227.
by jcbrand 8y ago
Writing 100% bug-free smart contracts that can't be exploited by an adversary.
228.
by jcbrand 8y ago
If you let me know about the blog post, I'll include it in next month's XMPP newsletter. https://xmpp.org/newsletter.html My contact form: https://opkode.com/contact.html
229.
by jcbrand 8y ago
My wife, some of her friends, her parents, my parents and some of my friends all use XMPP. Mostly Conversations and I use Converse.js as well. I haven't received any complaints yet, and I've been hosting the XMPP server which most
230.
by jcbrand 8y ago
I can't say which is best, I can only say I use Prosody and am very happy with it. Here's a howto on setting it up: https://homebrewserver.club/configuring-a-modern-xmpp-server...
231.
by jcbrand 8y ago
What XMPP stuff are you currently working on?
232.
by jcbrand 8y ago
Before doing that, please consider contributing to an existing project first. There are many out there and they'd love more contributors.
233.
by jcbrand 8y ago
ActivityPub! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ActivityPub
234.
by jcbrand 8y ago
As luck would have it, the XMPP newsletter was also sent out today: https://xmpp.org/2019/01/the-xmpp-newsletter-4-january-2019/
235.
by jcbrand 8y ago
It's actually quite easy to host an XMPP server, at least compared to many other things, and they generally have low system requirements. Take a look at this up-to-date howto for Prosody: https://homebrewserver.club/con
236.
by jcbrand 8y ago
It's quite interesting to read the slashdot comments. There are a bunch of "Why not use IRC?" kinds of comments, some people who mention they're happy with the proprietary silo they happen to be using and others who say
237.
XMPP Newsletter: Today Is Jabber's 20th Anniversary(xmpp.org)
10 points by jcbrand 8y ago|1 comments
238.
by jcbrand 8y ago
Of course it would be better if the "bully" was removed or reformed. However, until that happens (which might be never), it's prudent to protect yourself, and telling people that they must take precautions for their own safet
239.
by jcbrand 8y ago
Various studies have actually shown that FB usage makes people unhappy.
240.
by jcbrand 8y ago
Skills get honed through practice. Sounds like their skills improved through putting them to use in WOW.

More ›