Posts by atoponce@fosstodon.org
(DIR) Post #Aq3Z0CYUzdMEr5xjf6 by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2025-01-14T00:32:48Z
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If I missed any notable projects, let me know.
(DIR) Post #AqAbQ4xpOt3Gr3zqjY by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2025-01-16T10:51:58Z
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Hard pass. I will not use #passkeys and will tell my friends and family to do the same.So long as attestation part of the WebAuthn spec, it allows companies to lock consumers into using specific passkey managers.It's exactly like streaming subscriptions. Attestation sets up the dystopia of a paid 1Password account for your email passkey, a paid LastPass account for your utility account passkey, a paid Bitwarden account for your health insurance, etc.#passwordshttps://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/passkeys-not-perfect-getting-better
(DIR) Post #AqV9RrKQLoIskNmhm4 by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2025-01-27T06:24:35Z
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#Linux 6.14 switches from SHA-1 to SHA-512 for module signing by default.https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.14-Modules#crypto #cryptography
(DIR) Post #AqalXdz7dudZ9Ho1tA by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2025-01-29T22:11:02Z
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This slipped past my radar: LetsEncrypt is ending support for TLS cert expiration notification emails.https://letsencrypt.org/2025/01/22/ending-expiration-emails/
(DIR) Post #Aqqy5BeozLHvk5oHb6 by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2025-02-06T17:43:03Z
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Developer applies at @ubuntu, goes through extensive hiring filters and many interviews, gets an offer in hand, accepts the offer, quits their job, only for Canonical to retract the offer.Don't work for Canonical.#Ubuntu #Linuxhttps://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/1ij4itg/canonical_what_a_shame/
(DIR) Post #Ar7VwLMfnOcfymiBlI by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2025-02-14T20:22:13Z
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The fact that #Ubuntu #Linux disabled the GRUB timeout will always amaze me.> "Let's build an enterprise operating system and make it difficult for system administrators to troubleshoot boot problems."Yes, I'm aware I can change it. It's the fact that Canonical thought this was a good idea that boggles my mind.</rant>
(DIR) Post #ArWK3auQDfA7npzhYm by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2025-02-25T17:08:16Z
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"Surprised", said no one.#AI #OpenAI https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-ceo-admits-ai-generating-123059075.html
(DIR) Post #AsBvYSc242nKF66gy0 by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2025-03-16T00:34:15Z
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#Ubuntu is moving away from GNU coreutils to Rust-based uutils coreutils with Ubuntu 25.10. There are two big differences with this move:1. uutils coreutils is MIT licensed, not GPL.2. Obviously, it's written in Rust, a memory-safe compiled language, unlike C.IMO, this is a good move.https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/carefully-but-purposefully-oxidising-ubuntu/56995#gnu #rust #linux
(DIR) Post #AsBwodhGihzBCwpoYq by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2025-03-16T00:51:49Z
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@cks Agreed. I haven't looked over the source code, but 100% compatibility is an optimistic claim I think. GNU coreutils is 35 years old. That's a long time for one-off quirks to get implemented for all sorts of edge cases.
(DIR) Post #Atez5bU8Gb4z5EgDdg by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2025-05-01T18:23:44Z
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#Redis is #OpenSource again. Probably too late though. Everyone I know switched to Valkey.#FreeSoftwarehttps://antirez.com/news/151
(DIR) Post #AucPOKhPNx0eGmOqWm by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2025-05-27T22:07:08Z
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The most important poll. How do you navigate back one directory in the shell?#gnu #linux #unix #bsd #poll
(DIR) Post #Ax47PHbI76GOhBZsWm by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2025-08-11T16:03:34Z
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#Debian Sid just unfroze. The floodgates are open.Summary: Upgrading: 265, Installing: 19, Removing: 21, Not Upgrading: 0 Download size: 435 MB Space needed: 151 MB / 7,414 MB availableContinue? [Y/n] #linux
(DIR) Post #Axg59A2DeryQhDppei by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2025-03-11T22:46:40Z
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How many words can you type using only characters on the home row of your keyboard using different layouts? Using /usr/share/dict/words on my machine:% cd /usr/share/dict% wc -l words104334 words% grep -Pci "^[asdfghjkl;-]+$" words #Qwerty188% grep -Pci "^[anisfdthor]+$" words #Maltron1276% grep -Pci "^[aoeuidhtns-]+$" words #Dvorak2059% grep -Pci "^[ashtgyneoi']+$" words #Workman2415% grep -Pci "^[arstdhneio']+$" words #Colemak5090
(DIR) Post #AxkNXCJfP3FIWrRlqq by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2025-09-01T01:11:32Z
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@hyperreal I'm just salty right now. I was told I was mansplaining when I was asked a question by the accuser.It's an insult that just stops all discussion and it's easily abused. Too often, I've seen it being used in polite conversation where it was uncalled for and unjustified.There are more polite and tactful ways to invite a male to stop talking than resorting to sexist insults.
(DIR) Post #AyZGXMu8CEYsOb4fB2 by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2025-09-24T23:15:45Z
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Honestly, I'm surprised that Best Buy has stayed afloat as long as they have.Aside from competing with other big stores like Walmart and Target, they also have to compete with online heavyweights like Amazon.Geek Squad was the human factor that customers want when needing tech support. Something that Walmart and Target don't really excel in and something websites like Amazon completely lack.With Geek Squad folding, the days are numbered IMO.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-24/best-buy-s-latest-layoffs-hit-geek-squad-team
(DIR) Post #Azx5dhH35AQUXNJgbg by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2025-11-06T00:32:02Z
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@onan Give me slack!
(DIR) Post #B1elbsYf5v3lqnWygK by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2025-12-26T17:19:24Z
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Do you want a CVE? Because this is how you get a CVE.
(DIR) Post #B1lExLCVrMFaNvW5Vw by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2025-11-03T19:01:40Z
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#LinkedIn will use your data to train its #AI models unless you opt out.https://www.techradar.com/pro/linkedin-set-to-expand-ai-training-on-user-profiles-heres-how-to-stop-it-using-your-personal-dataIn addition to changing that setting in your profile settings, here is also the direct link for opting out:https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/ask/TS-DPRO
(DIR) Post #B1swadru2mgri7aB3A by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2026-01-02T20:10:47Z
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@stiefkind I did something similar when I was a Red Hat instructor/examiner using mdraid and LVM back in 2008-2010.It wasn't as simple as "zpool export" and "zpool import" (RHEL doesn't support ZFS), but the general idea was the same.1. Setup RAID, LVM, fs.2. Mount and write data.3. Unmount, tear down LVM and RAID.4. Shuffle drives.5. Reinsert and reassemble.6. Mount and read data.Always a fun demo to make.These were the exact USB drives I used. 2 GB PNY drives with sheaths removed.
(DIR) Post #B2nUkzXYiZnRDjLEbA by atoponce@fosstodon.org
2026-01-29T22:42:01Z
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I try to shop local when I can, so I've had a local #coffee subscription for a few years.I just found out recently that a running friend of mine has his own coffee roasting side business, so I ordered some coffee from him.Turns out, he's also a #Linux nerd and software developer. He has his own Matrix server running in his house bridging a number of different texting services.Definitely going to have more to talk about at future club runs.#running #runnersOfMastodon