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jkn, 5 months ago to microsoft

240 million functioning PCs/laptops will be chucked into landfills.
Because #Microsoft has managed to convince consumers that computers cannot exist without #Windows.

80% of the world's data-centers and infrastructure don't run on Windows. If you're thinking of throwing away a computer, please send it my way.
#ewaste #throwawayculture #linux #FOSS #vendorlockin
https://www.itpro.com/software/windows/windows-10-end-of-life-could-prompt-torrent-of-e-waste-as-240-million-devices-set-for-scrapheap

adamsdesk, 6 months ago (edited 6 months ago) to opensource

It's #BlackFriday all year around with #OpenSource. Discover #SoftwareFreedom on this #FollowFriday with boosts and follows!

• Phylum @phylum
  Automatically detect and block software supply chain attacks.
• Magpie Market @magpiemarket
  An Etsy alternative to promote and sell good/services leveraging the #Fediverse.
• MapLibre @maplibre
  Mapping libraries for web and mobile app developers.
• Kasts @kasts
  A podcast player developed by @kde community.

#ff #oss #foss #floss #FreeSoftware

adamsdesk, 9 months ago to Funny

Build an Everything App

Idea by @nantucketebooks 2023
Created by @adamsdesk 2023

Musk photo by Heisenberg Media, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elon_Musk_-_The_Summit_2013.jpg
Stallman photo by Ruben Rodriguez, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Richard_Stallman_at_LibrePlanet_2019.jpg
Photos resized, add chat bubbles, credits, and license.

#funny #tech #humour #humor #programming #emacs

adamsdesk, 7 months ago to design

Welcome To Inkscape: A Complete Starter Guide for New Users by Logos By Nick

https://youtu.be/fzk-suGcqrc

#inkscape #design

adamsdesk, 18 days ago to mastodon

Updated: List of Helpful Mastodon Resources

Handmade list of resources for the federated social network Mastodon covering, how to use, find an instance, find people, tools and more.

https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/list-mastodon-resources/

#100DaysToOffload #mastodon #MastoHelp #AskFedi #AskMastodon

adamsdesk, 5 months ago to Funny

Close to Home - Gelocation by John McPherson, circa 2014

#ThrowbackThursday #tbt #funny #humour #humor #tech

adamsdesk, 11 months ago (edited 11 months ago) to opensource

It's #FollowFriday, why not follow the #OpenSource software you love?

• Organic Maps @organicmaps
• LineageOS @LineageOS
• Darktable @darktable
• DOSBox Staging @DOSBox_Staging
• ClassicPress @classicpress
• Owncast @owncast
• Nuclear Music Player @nuclearplayer
• Stack Wallet @stackwallet
• GrapheneOS @GrapheneOS
• Lemmy @LemmyDev
• Kiwix @kiwix
• XMPP @xmpp
• Whatever @whatever
• XeroLinux @TechXero
• Pop!_OS @pop_os_official
• OpenProject @openproject

adamsdesk, 6 months ago to opensource

Join the adventure with #OpenSource on the #Fediverse for this #FollowFriday by showing your appreciation with boosts and follows.

• FerretDB @ferretdb
  A MongoDB alternative.
• Nope Forge @NopeForge
  Cross-platform framework for motion design, 2D composition and visual effects.
• Termux @termux
  Android terminal emulator and Linux environment.
• OpenAndroidInstaller @openandroidinstaller
  Simplify installing alternative Android distributions.

#ff #oss #foss #floss #FreeSoftware

adamsdesk, 8 months ago to philosophy

It's Overdue, Time To Say Goodbye to Twitter!
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/goodbye-twitter/

#opinion #twitter #SocialMedia

adamsdesk, 27 days ago to Funny

Thursday is here and that means its time for a Throwback tech comic strip.

Server Connection, circa 2006
by @ChrisPirillo & Brad Fitzpatrick

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lockergnome/500464688/

License: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/

#ThrowbackThursday #tbt #funny #humour #humor #tech #ComicStrip

adamsdesk, 9 months ago to opensource

Keep the spark alive for #OpenSource in this week's #FollowFriday with a boost and follows!

• Bareos @bareos
  A reliable, cross-network software for backup, archiving and recovery of data.
• NetBSD Foundation @netbsd
  A community building an open source Unix-like operating system.
• Flipt @flipt
  A self-hosted feature flag application to run experiments.
• Solus @Solus
  A modern operating system designed for home computing.

#ff #oss #foss #floss #FreeSoftware #Fediverse

adamsdesk, 10 months ago to opensource

#FollowFriday is here, help discovery of #OpenSource software on the #Fediverse with a boost and follows!

• LibreTube @libretube
  An alternative Android frontend for YouTube.
• Home Assistant @homeassistant
  Home automation that puts local control & privacy first.
• ZMK Firmware @zmk
  Modern, open source keyboard firmware.
• Borgmatic @borgmatic
  Simple, configuration-driven backup software.

#ff #oss #foss #floss #android

adamsdesk, 10 months ago to selfhosted

Updated: 8 Reasons Why Self Hosting Is So Important

https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/8-reasons-self-hosting-is-important/

#web #100DaysToOffload #SelfHosted #SelfHosting

adamsdesk, 8 months ago to fediverse

Support #SoftwareFreedom to, run, copy, distribute, study and modify for #FollowFriday on the #Fediverse with a boost and follows!

• Snikket @snikket_im
  Easy-to-use privacy-friendly XMPP messaging platform.
• Semaphore @semaphore
  Accessible, simple and fast web client for Mastodon.
• Pulsar Edit @pulsaredit
  Community-led Hyper-Hackable Text Editor.
• AltStore @altstore
  A home for apps that push the boundaries of #iOS, no jailbreak required.

#ff #oss #foss #floss #FreeSoftware

adamsdesk, 7 months ago (edited 7 months ago) to opensource

Show your pursuit for #OpenSource and #SoftwareFreedom on this #FollowFriday with boosts and follows!

• Beaver Notes @Beavernotes
  A private and organized note-taking app.
• openmediavault @openmediavault
  The open network attached storage solution.
• OpenSCAD @OpenSCAD
  The programmers solid 3D CAD modeller.
• Castopod @Castopod
  A hosting platform made for podcasters who want to engage on the #fediverse.

#ff #oss #foss #floss #FreeSoftware #GNU

adamsdesk, 10 months ago to opensource

Help spread awareness for #OpenSource in this week's #FollowFriday with a boost and follows.

• Newpipe Group @newpipe
• FreeTube @FreeTube
• Codeberg @Codeberg
• Kdenlive @kdenlive
• F-Droid @fdroidorg
• AtennaPod @AntennaPod
• Wireshark @wireshark
• NumeRe @numeredevs

#ff #oss #foss #floss #linux #android

adamsdesk, 10 months ago to opensource

I'm in search of #OpenSource accounts on the #Fediverse. What can you suggest?

Please give a boost and follow to help promote Open Source Software.

#oss #foss #floss

adamsdesk, 5 months ago (edited 5 months ago) to Funny

iPod Father, circa 2015
by Unknown

#ThrowbackThursday #tbt #funny #humour #humor #tech

adamsdesk, 26 days ago to linux

Quickly Jump From Local Git Repository to Website

Improve your git workflow with a simple shell function that can quickly jump you from the terminal of a local git repository to the project's website.

https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/open-repository-website/

#commandline #development #git #linux #WeblogPoMo2024

adamsdesk, 5 months ago to Games

📢 GRAB 50 FREE GAMES 📢 available on GOG DRM-Free that will help you relax and pass time for Linux, Windows and macOS.

https://www.gog.com/partner/free_games

#DRMFree #games #gaming #LinuxGaming #WindowsGaming #MacOSGaming

adamsdesk, 3 months ago to Funny

Let's go back in time for Throwback Thursday with another great comic strip.

Second Life?, circa 2006 by @ChrisPirillo & Brad Fitzpatrick

License: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/

#ThrowbackThursday #tbt #funny #humour #humor #tech #gaming #ComicStrip

adamsdesk, 3 months ago to fediverse

Keep the momentum going for free open source projects in this week's Follow Friday by giving your support with contributions, boosts and follows.

https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/discover-fediverse-keep-momentum/

• LÖVR @lovr
  A framework for rapidly building immersive 3D experiences.
• NV Access @NVAccess
  A screen reader.
• BiznisBox @biznisbox
  A web app for managing invoices, clients, & payments.
• BookStack @bookstack
  Documentation system.

#FollowFriday #fediverse #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #ff #oss #foss #floss

adamsdesk, 1 month ago to internet

🚨 Canadians are fed up with Big Telecom's stranglehold on high-speed internet! The broken wholesale system shuts out indie ISPs, leaving us at the mercy of monopolies.

✉️ Email the CRTC TODAY to open up fair wholesale fibre rates and restore competition!

https://openmedia.org/wholesalefibre-em

#Internet #Canada

adamsdesk, 30 days ago to webdev

The Importance of a Thoughtful Website Footer

Take a deep dive in learning about a website footer in this comprehensive guide covering what one is, key design points, ideas, the purpose, and more.

https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/website-footer-explained/

#WebDev #WebDesign #WeblogPoMo2024 #blog

adamsdesk, 2 months ago to Funny

Throwback Thursday is here and it's time for another tech joke.

Big Book by Steinfeld, circa 1995

#ThrowbackThursday #funny #humour #humor #tech #macOS #pc #windows