subliminalpanda

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by subliminalpanda 11y ago
I actually like Threema. But convincing others to pay $2 when whatsapp is free is a tough sell.
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by subliminalpanda 11y ago
They say they have done it for Android, but as far as I know there hasn't been any similar announcement for iOS. There doesn't seem to be a way to verify public keys either like how Threema does.
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by subliminalpanda 11y ago
Saudi money at work
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by subliminalpanda 11y ago
Oman. Not to great, but not too bad either. On the plus side I always joke that we're the friendly Arabs because no one has ever heard of us.
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by subliminalpanda 11y ago
I had to invest in noise cancelling headphones solely to use at work because the office is so damn noisy and so many people lack consideration towards others.
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by subliminalpanda 12y ago
+1, Gitbucket is quite nice.
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by subliminalpanda 12y ago
Most people aren't technically literate or security conscious and will generally use one of the big free e-mail providers.
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by subliminalpanda 12y ago
This would be a disaster for those living in repressive/dictatorial regimes. Essentially handing them the keys to your e-mail.
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by subliminalpanda 12y ago
You have to make the distinction between modern amenities and governance. You get a lot of glitz and luxuries, but you always have to keep in mind that the region is still ruled with a Bedouin mentality (I say this as an Omani national).
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by subliminalpanda 12y ago
Precisely. And for many western expats, their package deals also include schooling for their children as well if they have them, and a company car. Besides food and utilities you're pocketing all the money you earn.
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by subliminalpanda 12y ago
Low cost of living, high salary and no income tax. My sister works as an attorney for a global law firm in Dubai, and the attitude that westerners have there is like they're exploiting a rainforest for its goods. You move there for 4 o
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by subliminalpanda 12y ago
Blocked in Oman, can't register :(
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by subliminalpanda 12y ago
That's good to know, I appreciate the advice.
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by subliminalpanda 12y ago
The 2mb file limit is a deal breaker for me frankly. For now, I'm sticking with Sublime.
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by subliminalpanda 12y ago
Does this also include using something like ephemeral keys?
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Why Arabs Lose Wars(meforum.org)
18 points by subliminalpanda 12y ago|5 comments
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by subliminalpanda 12y ago
Translation of the first point, to best of my ability (If interested in more, please ask): I have nothing to hide. In fact yes, and so do you. ----- --> May I ask for your computer, e-mail and Facebook password? Promise, I won't do
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by subliminalpanda 12y ago
This is exactly what I do, except that I'm using the $5/month droplet from DO, although I don't live in China (currently in Oman), and the censorship here isn't no where near as bad.
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by subliminalpanda 12y ago
Hopefully that will change soon. https://whispersystems.org/blog/whatsapp/
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by subliminalpanda 12y ago
Agreed, I set myself up an OpenVPN server on digitalocean without too much of a hassle. The easy-rsa utilities make the whole process quite simple. It has frankly been a life saver for me, as it allows me to bypass all restrictions imposed
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by subliminalpanda 12y ago
You might want to check out vultr.com. They don't directly support OpenBSD, but allow you to install an OS an a VM instance with an ISO image, either by you supplying it or they'll pull it for you through an ftp or http link. Thei
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The secret language of Brazilian transwomen(medium.com)
3 points by subliminalpanda 12y ago|0 comments
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by subliminalpanda 12y ago
The Java code wouldn't look so bad if it was indented.