Posts by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
(DIR) Post #AuVlXYXEgZu4gVXUiu by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-05-27T06:15:49.055Z
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And this, folks, is why I am careful not to upload large files on the Fediverse. Things cost money, and I'm a guest in someone's home, whenever I use their community site (Fedi site). Space is a precious, valuable resource.RE: https://mk.absturztau.be/notes/a89kmzcxihf9007l
(DIR) Post #AuXPqKbGuUaYIDtW4m by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-05-27T15:29:02.633Z
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@eu_os@eupolicy.social But unless you hard fork, or start something independent - You are still subject to USA shenanigans, if the upstream is American.
(DIR) Post #AuXPqMEepXghMfKU6a by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-05-27T16:13:22.351Z
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@rriemann@chaos.social @eu_os@eupolicy.social That's great, but it is incorrect.You want something outside US Jurisdiction? https://codeberg.org/Linux-Is-Best/Outside_Us_Jurisdiction/src/branch/main/Operating_System.md
(DIR) Post #AuXPqNeDZzjBkEIPaK by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-05-27T16:31:07.371Z
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@rriemann@chaos.social @eu_os@eupolicy.social The mindset behind it is incorrect.You want to be outside Us Jurisdiction? Notice: The nature of open source software means contributors of code, financial support, and repository mirrors, may come from anywhere, world-wide. This list focuses on the organization or group, and their registered jurisdiction, or if not registered, their implied jurisdiction.https://codeberg.org/Linux-Is-Best/Outside_Us_Jurisdiction/src/branch/main/Operating_System.mdReactOS, is not the only one listed, but since you bring them up current ReactOS is one distro that uses GitHub, but they can leave GitHub. Fedora, cannot escape the USA. #EU_OS #UsJurisdiction
(DIR) Post #AuXPqQ4AaTfvFISAJU by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-05-27T16:43:47.895Z
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@rriemann@chaos.social @eu_os@eupolicy.social I have provided a list of operating systems that would just fine for people living in South America, Africa, etc. " Your proposals seem to promote protectionism."YES -- Just as you would protect yourself from using an operating system reliant on China or Russia, I think you should protect yourself from an operating system reliant on the United States. You'll notice, I do not recommend Deepin Linux, for example, the same way you do not. #EU_OS #Europe #SouthAmerica #Africa #Asia #Linux
(DIR) Post #AuXPqSMg2dfSNH7yRE by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-05-27T16:51:49.334Z
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@rriemann@chaos.social @eu_os@eupolicy.social You know, going forward, it is my intention to actively campaign against EU_OS. - Sorry. I do not believe you have, currently, the best intentions, and I believe your concept is misleading in a false sense of security. You can, choose to become independent, as others have, NixOS, for example. Or you're just promoting an American operating system, rebranded. I would not recommend your OS, anymore than I would recommend China's Deepin Linux or Russia's Astra Linux.You seem to want to ignore this obvious point, and so I do not believe you're acting in good faith. #EU_OS #Europe #NixOS #Linux #UsJurisdiction
(DIR) Post #AuZmVtA1uEUAf4IFJQ by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-05-29T01:39:48.003Z
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Mastodon, maybe the more popular platform, but it is also the most vulnerable. Most Mastodon sites use USA Domain Extensions, or word-based domain extensions, managed by corporations within the United States. A good part of the Fediverse could be pulled down easily, and many of you will brag, "but I host my site overseas in a random country" -- That protects your files and database, yes, but your domain name is still your weakest link.#Fediverse #Mastodon
(DIR) Post #AuaWMikxHU2LfKJjV2 by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-05-29T05:20:43.703Z
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@t3rn4ry@snac.lab8.cz Oh, it gets worse https://codeberg.org/Linux-Is-Best/Outside_Us_Jurisdiction/issues/3
(DIR) Post #AucbLuDM5CID01x41w by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-05-30T08:18:32.847Z
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2 years on the Fediverse! 🥳I first joined the Fediverse on May 30, 2023 - originally on Mastodon Dot Social, as I suspect many people first stumble their way there.It has been an interesting 2 years. I ended up jumping between many instances (sites). The 1st time, because I felt Mastodon was becoming centralized with everyone jumping onto Mastodon Dot Social, but also because I wanted to try new software platforms.Got scammed once, by helping the Sharkey Development, who promised to use the 1,000 bucks I sent for their server and new designed "Join Sharkey" websites, but never happened. I was not the only person who foolishly placed their trust as they ran off with over 2,000+ and used the hardware as their personal computer. When people called them out on this, "new" management (wink, wink) took over, and they even deleted the old account and moved to a new site.Experienced the difference between having a good administrator, new administrator, and some administrators that should not be administrators. Got really liking a software platform called, CherryPick. It is a fork of Misskey. Sadly, not many people use it because most of the sites that do are from South Korea and many new users (new administrators). Largest CherryPick site is Kitty Dot Social, which is run by one of the good administrators ( @Kitty@kitty.social ).Became a priority to find a Fedi Site, outside Us Jurisdiction, as my home country (the United States of America) slowly slides into fascism and our "president" open investigations on people who speak out. Currently, publish a list of Fedi Sites that use non-US Domain Name Extensions (see URL below).Learned just how fragmented the Fediverse is. I keep 2 accounts, simply because it is impossible to follow everyone I want to follow on a single sites. What ends up happening is an admin will block or silence "random Fedi site" and that will mean all their uses. Fragmentation is becoming a big problem on the Fediverse. In 2 years, it has only gotten worse.Ended up here on Absturztau, for the 2nd time, because the admin here ( @puniko ) is awesome. Left the 1st time, wanting to try a different platform, came back despite it running Sharkey.Learned the co-developer of ActivityPub and I are in the same town ( @cwebber@social.coop ). It is a small world, after all.I have been featured in 7 YouTube videos. 3 of them were trolls, 1 in particular had a nearly 2 hour rant. The other 5 were generalization. The 1st and I think only person to ever published a downloadable copy of all their old post (over 50,000).Cited in Wired Magazine for my list of digital services providers outside the US Jurisdiction (see screenshot to overcome paywall). See URL for that list they cited (see below).Most shared past shared 120,000x. Most liked post was liked 230,000x. Learned, the hard way, that sometimes moving between sites means starting over. Highest follower count was 10,000. Highest post count was over 50, 0000. I make backups regularly now. There is a whole sub-Reddit about me. - Hi guy. How's it hanging? You mad yet? Yeah, you mad. Mostly people upset that I work for Meta and remove Nazis, MAGA Trolls, and other such jerks. I'm told there is a 2nd, and they're just "curious" (I'll take your work for it).It has been an interesting 2 years. Filled high, lows, and just a lot of interesting moments. Sometimes I have been frustrated and other times, this still is the best place to pass the time, when my job absolutely, sucks. There is knowledge and information, sometimes good humor, sometimes the things here can be sad and disappointing, and other times positive and uplifting. There is a song called, "Welcome to the Internet" by "Bo Burnham" and there has been more than a few times that I think of that song, when here on the Fediverse. What will year 3 bring? Who knows?! URL 1 = Fedi site list: https://codeberg.org/Linux-Is-Best/The_Fediverse_Outside_United_StatesURL 2: Digital Services outside US Jurisdiction (as featured in Wired Magazine). https://codeberg.org/Linux-Is-Best/Outside_Us_Jurisdiction#Fediverse #Anniversary #Mastodon #Misskey #CherryPick #Sharkey
(DIR) Post #AufJLRP1zLhrwOvC6a by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-05-31T16:17:28.062Z
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Who had, "I may be getting laid off, and I learned about it on the Fediverse" -- On their bingo card? Because I sure did not.Honestly, I am not 100% sure if this impacts me directly or not. But even if it does not today, I do have that feeling it is not going to stop here.Now, is a good time to remind everyone, Universal Basic Income really should be a thing. Because AI is going to replace, you -- Yes, you -- If not today, someday soon.#Meta #Facebook #WhatsApp #Threads #Instagram #AI # #ArtificialIntelligence #UniversalBasicIncome #UBIRE: https://cyberplace.social/users/GossiTheDog/statuses/114603056273407760
(DIR) Post #Aui0ltwpALSuLWVmBk by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-06-01T20:13:38.514Z
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@mdione@en.osm.town That report button works, and when you click on it, we do not just see only see the 1 message you reported. Furthermore, AI is now part of all Meta products and services. WhatsApp's own terms says, nothing is shared with WhatsApp, but is shared with Meta - A lot of double speak. That said, Meta does have some regional differences.For example, Facebook India, there is the option to lock your profile, keeping it hidden from most public eyes (not from Meta, obvious). Having said that, I don't particularly keep track or know every region specific minor detail. But if your goal is to not be watched by Meta, do not use Meta products and services.There are many who unrealistically want to use Meta without Meta knowing anything and that is completely unrealistic.
(DIR) Post #Aui0lw8x0ELz9iCUMq by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-06-01T22:49:22.093Z
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@mdione@en.osm.town If Meta owns it - It's Meta.Marketing may tell you that's not a duck, but it still quacks, flies, lays eggs, and is a fairly good swimmer.
(DIR) Post #Aujlypr8a1XeQMTrtY by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-06-02T23:11:03.714Z
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I have an idea for a video @BrodieOnLinux@mstdn.socialHow AI is likely going to replace Linux Support Forums, because even right or wrong, AI seems more helpful. Generally speaking, you waste time to register... i.e.... username, password, e-mail confirmation, make that 1st post, wait for approval, wait for someone to reply, and it often just ends up in a debate or someone gatekeeping.Meanwhile, I can ask an AI and get real help. Often AI will give me the answer I am looking for. And even when it is wrong, which let's be honest - it can very well be, but so are people, and often that AI will still point me in the right direction. No debates or gatekeeping, just help.People who turn to forums are already exhausted, and "stuck", and forums just make the process even more exhausting with their trivial nonsense.
(DIR) Post #AukOmcl7LTOUXdpiTI by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-06-03T08:11:59.126Z
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@dushman@hollow.raccoon.quest Mx Linux, when I was using Mx Linux, was one such exception. The one time someone tried to gate keep, the staff put them on notice, and I got a quick, friendly reply.But those are the exceptions, and sadly, most Linux Support Forums either will gate keep you, or criticize your efforts. I truly do dread it when someone asks "why" you're trying to do something, because often it is not an attempt to better understand, rather their opportunity to shame you, and suggest you do it, their way, exactly how they have it on their computer -- Which, of course, means, you're not getting helped.
(DIR) Post #Aul9iVQXMKBAUOkFUm by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-06-03T03:23:13.691Z
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The golden rule for support forums should be, if you have nothing to actually add to help someone achieve their goal, then you should shut the fuck up.If all you're going to do is criticize someone's efforts, without offering a working solution, you should shut the fuck up.If you add no value to the conversation, you most certainly should, shut the fuck up.#Linux #Forums #SupportForums
(DIR) Post #Aunwwk298IpDunfqNM by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-06-04T08:30:00.720Z
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@Rhababerbarbar@tux.social @dushman@hollow.raccoon.quest I do not use Signal. They're based in the US, the company is in the US, the non-profit is in the US. https://codeberg.org/Linux-Is-Best/Outside_Us_Jurisdiction/src/branch/main/Encrypted_Messages.md
(DIR) Post #AuuSma2FoXjvUYgNBg by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-06-08T03:24:14.687Z
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My fellow Americans,As you read this, The National Guard, is being instructed to use force on fellow, American Citizens. Not a shitpost. I wish it were.President Trump, is abusing his authority, and making those who disagree with him, the enemy.If you took your oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, against both foreign and domestic threats, I know we always assumed the threat would be foreign, but today it is domestic, and it has a name: Donald John Trump.
(DIR) Post #Auxh37OTXP3gPujhp2 by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-06-09T18:09:01.807Z
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@stux@mstdn.social I think people should protest, but you may want to be careful what is on your phone. As you may recall, I work for Meta. We're currently spying on people.We are helping the government to identify people who were in the protest. We are currently helping identify people who want to protest. We are currently helping government agents know where and when protest may happen.If you have any Facebook apps - Facebook Messenger, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads, Instagram -- Uninstall the app.
(DIR) Post #Av53Y8t2zQI4wTg6RU by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-06-13T06:04:16.922Z
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@BrodieOnLinux@mstdn.social Firefox Mobile was such a waste of time and resources.
(DIR) Post #Av71OH9daKV65zWdPc by Linux@mk.absturztau.be
2025-06-14T05:51:30.461Z
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I am not persona.Sure, I call myself Linux or Linux Is Best, but I post a lot more than just about Linux, including politics and current world events. Sometimes I talk about my job, or my local community or whatever catches my attention or whatever random thought or idea I have, including life experiences both wonderful, good, bad, and ugly.As I said, I am not a persona. I'm a person and if that bothers you, well you can either unfollow or block me, but I am going to be me, regardless.