lauren, 10 months ago to random

Many, many years ago in the building containing the UCLA ARPANET (the Internet's ancestor) Lab where ARPANET host #1 resided, there were a bunch of long serial line cables that ran from the computer room (we called them "machine rooms" back then) to the relatively distant graduate student/staff work area cubicles with their own CRT terminals.

Due to the length and condition of those serial lines, the maximum speed typically was 1200 bps. In the computer room, so close to the systems, we ran at 9600 or 19200.

I proposed to the building facilities team that new, higher quality serial cables be pulled so that we could bump up the speeds in the cubicles to similar speeds that we had in the computer room itself.

This took more convincing than I had originally anticipated, because the initial response I got was that the upgrade was unnecessary, since "nobody could read faster than 1200 bps anyway." -L

morgfair, 10 months ago to random

Why Trump is desperately trying to delay his classified documents trial https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/trump-classified-documents-trial-delay-rcna94187

morgfair, 11 months ago to random

Clarence and Ginni Thomas' wedding reception was paid for by another rich 'friend' - Raw Story - Celebrating 19 Years of Independent Journalism https://www.rawstory.com/clarence-thomas-wedding-paid-for/

bananabob, 11 months ago to threads

Here is a warning to all those thinking of trying #Threads. You can't delete your Threads account without deleting your #Instagram account.

he Spinoff https://thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/06-07-2023/a-handy-threads-sidenote

#TheSpinoff

morgfair, 11 months ago to random

Meta Unveils ‘Threads’ App to Take on Twitter - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/03/technology/meta-app-twitter.html

mike, 11 months ago to random

Now is the time reach out to any journalists you follow and encourage them to move or at least have a presence on Mastodon. Sports journalists in particular have been stubborn hold outs.

atomicpoet, 11 months ago (edited 11 months ago) to twitter

#Twitter now no longer lets me look at Twitter accounts unless I’m logged into Twitter.

As someone who values the preservation and accessibility of information, this alteration in Twitter's functionality poses a considerable drawback. In the past, I could freely browse Twitter accounts without the need for an account or login. This unrestricted access allowed me to explore a wide range of content, interact with public discussions, and stay informed about various topics. However, with the new policy in place, my ability to access and explore Twitter has been hindered.

This, from a sheer archiving perspective, is a big reason for me to use the #Fediverse over Twitter.

I want information that I post to be publicly available for everyone. Unless I'm logged into Twitter, I am no longer able to view Twitter accounts. Which, from a sheer archiving perspective, is a big reason for me to use the #Fediverse over Twitter.

In contrast to Twitter, the Fediverse distinguishes itself by providing a platform where users can access and read content without the obligatory step of creating an account on a specific server. That’s right, the Fediverse now has the “unique” feature of not requiring account registrations to read posts. Amazing!

By eliminating the mandatory registration requirement, the Fediverse promotes accessibility, allowing users to read content without the constraints of user accounts, thus allowing broader dissemination of knowledge and facilitating a more inclusive online community.

Because I embrace the Fediverse, I contribute to a network where my posts, thoughts, and ideas can be discovered by anyone interested, without any gatekeeping barriers. This unrestricted flow of information encourages meaningful discussions, diverse perspectives, and the democratization of knowledge.

The decentralized nature of the Fediverse provides added reassurance that my data is not controlled or exclusively owned by a single entity. Unlike Twitter, where my information is stored on centralized servers managed by the platform itself, the Fediverse operates on a decentralized model.

This means that my data is spread across various servers, owned and operated by different individuals or communities. This decentralized structure makes information more accessible, mitigates the risk of censorship, and empowers users to have greater control over their online presence.

If you want what you write to be publicly available to everyone, Twitter is no longer your friend. It’s time to start writing for the Fediverse where your words can be read by all—regardless of whether or not readers have an account on #Mastodon, #Calckey, #Friendica, etc.

There’s no need to register an account to read content posted to the Fediverse. This is yet another thing the Fediverse does that Twitter does not.

Nigma, 11 months ago to random

In German sex is called "gender traffic" and I think that's beautiful

dugglebutt, 11 months ago to random

I like the acronym “IYKYK” because you have to know what it means in order to know what it means. You know?

MOULE, 11 months ago (edited 9 months ago) to internet

CONFIRMED: "Threads" is the name of #Meta's new #Fedi-enabled social media, also codenamed #Project92, #P92, & #Barcelona.

URL: https://threads.net
IPv4: 157.240.22.63
IPv6: 2a03:2880:f231:c5:face:b00c:0:43fe

I recommend everyone block threads.net in their domain blocking lists, and every #MastoAdmin #FediAdmin in the #FediPact to #FediBlock all Meta's IP addresses at the firewall level before they go live on the #Fediverse on July 6th: read https://mastodon.moule.world/@MOULE/110586556696261405 for more info!

ProPublica, 11 months ago to Alaska

Justice Samuel Alito Took Luxury Fishing Vacation With GOP Billionaire Who Later Had Cases Before the Court

In the years after the undisclosed trip to #Alaska, #Republican megadonor Paul Singer’s hedge fund has repeatedly had business before the Supreme Court. #Alito has never recused himself.

#SupremeCourt #SCOTUS #PaulSinger

https://www.propublica.org/article/samuel-alito-luxury-fishing-trip-paul-singer-scotus-supreme-court?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

fugueish, 11 months ago to random

Mastodon's weaknesses (poor UX, difficulty to run instances, expense to run instances) are great opportunities for Meta. The Fediverse can solve these problems, but it takes work.

Facebook Instant and Google AMP were able to gain a foothold because most publishers were and remain unable to make efficient, usable web pages. If they could, Instant/AMP would have no sales pitch.

The Fediverse has advantages and an opportunity to beat Meta on quality grounds. If one wanted to show that, for example, ~ capitalism ~ is uniquely or primarily responsible for Computers Being Bad, this is a huge opportunity. Show the world that UX and efficiency and reliability don't require hyper-scale.

For example, no ads and not 'needing' to track onmouseover of every fucking pixel (as Facebook does) are huge boons for efficiency. It is possible to tone down the JavaScript in ways Meta can't. It is possible to tone down the server-side complexity in ways Meta never can.

Both sides have a great opportunity to prove their respective points. The next year or so will be interesting...

morgfair, 11 months ago to random

Team Trump Suspects Mark Meadows Is a ‘Rat’ in Federal Investigation – Rolling Stone https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/donald-trump-indictment-mark-meadows-jack-smith-1234774363/

nbcnews, 11 months ago to random

A Montana man who fired an AK-style rifle at the home of a lesbian woman and said he wanted to “get rid of” gay people in his small town has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-wanted-kill-gay-people-opened-fire-montana-town-sentenced-18-years-rcna89408

bici, 1 year ago to random

37 counts! #trump

bici, 1 year ago to random

Russian man dies after being mauled by shark off Egyptian Red Sea resort
Authorities close off 46-mile stretch of coastline after man attacked by tiger shark near Hurghada

bici, 1 year ago to random

the Ugly American updated:
"At her apartment in the Monti neighbourhood of Rome, Chiara Rapaccini sits on the mattress in her kitchen where she sometimes goes to avoid the noise of busy nightlife. 'The worst are the Americans,' she says of the tourists. 'They get drunk outside and make a lot of noise.'"
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-rome-tourism-airbnbs-locals/

andrew, 1 year ago to random

“In the worst case scenario, an electric car with a battery produced in China and driven in Poland still emits 37% less CO2 than petrol.”

How much CO2 can electric cars really save? https://www.transportenvironment.org/discover/how-clean-are-electric-cars/

bici, 1 year ago to random

Co' casca l'àlbaro tuti fà legna.

elkannixed, 1 year ago to linux

I've been using my #framework laptop with #popos for about four months, but honestly I really missed #macbookpro and went back. Not just because of the great battery life and #macos, but mostly because of the eco system and the apps that are available. I really missed #arcbrowser and #raycast and I feel much more productive and at home again. Anyone else who finds it hard to move from #macos to #linux?

bici, 1 year ago to random

there used to be a very simple and elegant tool to create "word clouds" image. Now it is nothing but $$ and over designed web sites >>> wtF!