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In the last year, I’ve spent about 200,000 words on a kind of personal journey where I’ve tried again and again to work out why everything digital feels so broken, and why it seems to keep getting worse, despite what tech’s “brightest” minds might promise. More

Spotify’s plot against musicians

This BBS (Bulletin Board System) was created as part of the efforts of the retronetworking community which happens to run a retronetworking assembly at CCC events, the same group also behind the c3isdn on-site ISDN/POTS networks at Chaos events. C3BBS should enable older hackers to re-visit some of the BBS days of the 1980s and 1990s, as well as provide an idea about what BBSs were all about to the younger generation who has never used them back in the day. We're using Synchronet BBS, one of the few BBS packages that are still under active maintenance and development in 2024. Synchronet doesn't just offer the authentic experience of BBSs decades ago, but offers integration and interfacing with a variety of more modern communications systems and protocols.

cross-posted from: https://fed.dyne.org/post/334651

Discover how I built a quantum-ready encryption tool using Alpine.js, Web Components, and Zenroom—all in a single HTML file.

The key to an alternative is building a movement.

It's called "1.05." But the update to this iconic free and open-source tracker is massive, with a new UI option, new built-in MilkySynth, new effects, and more. (via https://cdm.link/milkytracker-free-105/)

Fun is scarce! Let it free, you are not the enemy. Dyne Your Negative Energy! Nobody knows how long's the run. Jah bless it ain't the end, fellow dyne.

Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.

A decade ago, we embarked on an audacious journey, resolved to “not go gentle into that good night” and fiercely defend our freedom of choice. Today, the reality is stark: the Linux landscape has been increasingly commercialized, compromising its core values and spirit.

But amidst this transformation, there remains a beacon of true community-driven development—Devuan. 🖖🏼 Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Devuan stands as a testament to the growing need for genuine, grassroots innovation over glossy, corporate-controlled solutions.

Join us in commemorating this milestone and reaffirming our commitment to digital freedom. Together, we’ve proven that a thriving, independent community can indeed shape the future. Here’s to many more years of forking for freedom! 🥂

https://dev1galaxy.org/viewtopic.php?id=6942

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Applications for the new GitHub Secure Open Source Fund are now open! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until they close on January 7 at 11:59 pm PT. Programming and funding will begin in early 2025.