Windows as a software package would have never been affordable to individuals or local-level orgs in countries like India and Bangladesh (especially in the 2000’s) that are now powerhouses of IT. Same for many SE Asian, Eastern European, African and LatinoAmerican countries as well....
Techno-optimism is a dangerous philosophy whose adherents espouse the blind faith that market capitalism and technology will solve the world’s problems. In reality, this kind of optimism simply justifies elite power and promotes indifference to human suffering.
Türkiye has discussed with Russia the incident with the Sukru Okan cargo ship, which was detained by the Russian military over the weekend, and warned against attempts to escalate in the Black Sea.
A new EU law will require all mobile devices to have user-replaceable batteries by 2027. In this episode we take a look at the law, it's consequences and right to repair.
I know, the platform isn’t ready, the platform needs more creators, the platform has technical improvements to do…We could have said the same for Lemmy before the Reddit blackout, the same for Mastodon on Twitter....
Personally I find that the problem is that no one will let me in.
(Or even respond to the request!)
And sure, I can just start my own server and keep that up to date and running.
I acknowledge that, but that's just one more thing that gets in the way, and I have enough things to learn as it is.
Also, sure, some of these sites must at some time have responded to requests, and some might still do so, it's just a simple matter of trying again, right?
I'm looking for recommendations. I usually use Overdrive with books I've downloaded (I think in the epub format). But now I hear that Overdrive is no longer being supported (I think the company wants people to use their Libby app instead). I'm hoping to find something open source and privacy minded. Also not wild about what...
And you mentioning koreader, and a helpful discussion of the topic on koreaders github, helped me finally find an open source reader that does vertical text correctly.
Thorium, sadly not koreader, does Japanese vertical writing correctly and I'm very happy right now.
In the Russian city of Krasnodar, a court fined a 21-year-old woman for 30,000 roubles for posting a photo of a bag with the inscription "Sex is cool, but putin’s death [is – ed.] better".
A nonprofit organization that researches links between social media, hate and extremism has been threatened with a lawsuit by X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
ANKARA, July 29 (Reuters) - Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday urged Denmark to take urgent action to prevent burnings of the Koran, a Turkish foreign ministry source said.
It should be noted that the muslim idea of what the Koran is seems to put it on a significantly higher pidestal than where Christains place the Bible.
Higher even than what the more unhinged fringes of the sola scriptura crowd does.
And here in Denmark there's a double standard where behaviour, that would result in being dragged away and fined if you insulted any other group, is just fine as long as you target muslims.
All of which is not to say that Erdogan isn't also an asshole.
Under Danish law, if I make a happening for the purpose of making the local stamp collectors association, or anyone lose their collective cool and attack me, I will be dragged away and fined for disturbing the peace.
I really see no reason why stamp collectors should be differently protected than Muslims.
I would agree, however, that both stamp collectors and Muslims should be required to keep their cool, and that we should not enjoy any such protections against mere insult.
On the other hand this guy does his best to shove the burning stamps up the noses of the collectors, ...
And authorities in Muslim countries abuse this to divert attention from their own abuses.
Random thought: Windows is largely successful because of Piracy
Windows as a software package would have never been affordable to individuals or local-level orgs in countries like India and Bangladesh (especially in the 2000’s) that are now powerhouses of IT. Same for many SE Asian, Eastern European, African and LatinoAmerican countries as well....
‘Techno-Optimism’ is Not Something You Should Believe In ❧ Current Affairs (www.currentaffairs.org)
Techno-optimism is a dangerous philosophy whose adherents espouse the blind faith that market capitalism and technology will solve the world’s problems. In reality, this kind of optimism simply justifies elite power and promotes indifference to human suffering.
The Futurama Episode That Set The Show's Writers Free From Fox's Terrible Notes (www.slashfilm.com)
Fox seemingly hated Futurama and loaded the creative team with production notes, so the creators opted for a bit of malicious compliance.
WSJ News Exclusive | Ukrainian Counteroffensive Pierces Main Russian Defensive Line in Southeast (www.wsj.com)
After three months of grinding advances in the Western-backed operation, Kyiv has accelerated advances along its main line of attack.
Türkiye warns Russia about escalating shipping in the Black Sea (www.pravda.com.ua)
Türkiye has discussed with Russia the incident with the Sukru Okan cargo ship, which was detained by the Russian military over the weekend, and warned against attempts to escalate in the Black Sea.
EU Just Changed Smartphones Forever (youtu.be)
A new EU law will require all mobile devices to have user-replaceable batteries by 2027. In this episode we take a look at the law, it's consequences and right to repair.
Instances-instances? Danish
So, I've just set up my own peertube instance over at tube.puggaard-nyborg.dk, and that was surprising simple....
Japan Earthquake Alert App Says Sayonara to X (unseen-japan.com)
Many people in Japan depend on the NERV service for earthquake alerts. Unfortunately, they'll no longer be able to receive them on X.
Students banned from using nicknames under new anti-trans Florida schools guidance (www.thepinknews.com)
The Orange County Public Schools system in Florida has announced guidance banning trans students from bathrooms and the use of nicknames.
We should seriously start to promote a PeerTube migration everywhere
I know, the platform isn’t ready, the platform needs more creators, the platform has technical improvements to do…We could have said the same for Lemmy before the Reddit blackout, the same for Mastodon on Twitter....
What app do you use to read ebooks?
I'm looking for recommendations. I usually use Overdrive with books I've downloaded (I think in the epub format). But now I hear that Overdrive is no longer being supported (I think the company wants people to use their Libby app instead). I'm hoping to find something open source and privacy minded. Also not wild about what...
Analysis: How the Ukraine Counteroffensive Can Still Succeed - Time.com (time.com)
Shoutout to @Harry who originally posted the link....
Woman fined in Russia for bag with inscription about Putin's death, which is better than sex (www.pravda.com.ua)
In the Russian city of Krasnodar, a court fined a 21-year-old woman for 30,000 roubles for posting a photo of a bag with the inscription "Sex is cool, but putin’s death [is – ed.] better".
A Cruel Barbie's Thesis Danish
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70ML-MPjvNY...
Homemade Hawaiian Pizza. Even includes Pizza Dough recipe. Link in post body. (lemmy.world)
crazyforcrust.com/hawaiian-pizza-homemade-pizza-r…...
Musk threatens to sue researchers who documented the rise in hateful tweets (apnews.com)
A nonprofit organization that researches links between social media, hate and extremism has been threatened with a lawsuit by X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
Turkey urges Denmark to take urgent action to prevent Koran burnings (www.reuters.com)
ANKARA, July 29 (Reuters) - Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday urged Denmark to take urgent action to prevent burnings of the Koran, a Turkish foreign ministry source said.