Posts by jon@social.vivaldi.net
(DIR) Post #Au1OWyMBvgwK2rrpNw by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2025-05-12T15:07:39Z
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@tyil @Vivaldi The Mozilla project came out of Netscape. Netscape in many ways came out of NTSC, where the original Mosaic browser was made by Marc Andreessen. Now, unlike Mozilla, we do not get a big paycheck from Google. We get nothing, but we use the Chromium codebase.
(DIR) Post #AunEnb8sQSejkWeTgW by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2025-06-04T14:40:00Z
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What belongs in a spending bill? Banning states from regulating AI and algorithmic content for a decade? Seriously?Quote is from NY Times.#AI #BigTech #Politics #USA
(DIR) Post #AvR3hzjJDLBlIMvavA by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2025-06-20T22:02:33Z
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This is our take on Crypto. It has not changed. There is a reason why we have not included Crypto in Vivaldi.We are very proud of the features we have added, but we also proud of the "features" we have not added.#Vivaldi #Browser #Crypto #Scam #Politics #Technology #Windows #Macos #Linux #Android #ios https://vivaldi.com/blog/why-vivaldi-will-never-create-thinkcoin/
(DIR) Post #AvRFzvtHQSLW3Cub1E by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2025-06-23T16:26:44Z
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Great little video by John Oliver about AI. One thing he did not get, however, is that also the comments are likely AI generated...Now you can have a discussion about the usefulness of AI for all kinds of stuff, but to me is is disgusting that Meta is deciding to feed their users this stuff. When it comes to social media, I would think that most people are interested in what their friends have to say or what people they follow have to say. AI generated content is not that.#AI #Technology #Politics #Meta #Facebook #JohnOliver #SocialMedia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWpg1RmzAbc
(DIR) Post #AwON8P0gYa8nNdIDEe by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2025-07-22T11:33:40Z
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It is nice to see Linux growing. The question is why? Microsoft does not make it easy to switch. Is this a result of Microsoft and Apple aggressively sunsetting OS versions and Linux being the way to keep HW working? Or is this just more people realizing that Linux is great? Some other reason?https://www.zdnet.com/article/linux-has-over-6-of-the-desktop-market-yes-you-read-that-right-heres-how/#Windows #Linux #Technology #Macos #Desktop
(DIR) Post #AwON8Rull2BuO9Y1vk by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2025-07-22T11:59:00Z
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@michaelharley , a lot of the replies are mentioning that. I think the direction Microsoft is heading with Windows is pissing off a lot of people. For me that would be stuff like online Windows logins, data collection, One Drive, AI and Recall.
(DIR) Post #AwvhpA5YVrwsr1jXvc by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2025-08-07T13:58:31Z
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Nice browser comparison video. I guess you cannot guess who won? What is your favorite browser?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrxhVA5NVQ4#Windows #Macos #Linux #Browser #Vivaldi #Chrome #Firefox #Edge
(DIR) Post #AxiQuO3voAYHALurZY by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2025-08-28T20:58:33Z
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The Register covered our stand on AI. We have chosen not to include AI in the browser. Based on your feedback, you do not want it and neither do we.#Vivaldi #Browser #AI #Linux #Microsoft #Google #Apple #Android #Ios #Technology #Politics https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/28/vivaldi_capo_doubles_down_on/
(DIR) Post #AyVHQ8z0sb0CVxdYOG by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2025-09-20T20:08:58Z
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I asked Windows 10 users what they were planning to do as Windows 10 stops getting free updates. The answers may surprise you. Only 9% plan to move to Windows 11. 1% plan to pay for updates. 22% want to keep using Windows 10, even without security updates. 61% plan to switch to Linux. 6% plan something else.Obviously this is a survey done here in the Fediverse, but this is quite interesting and could mean more users coming to Linux, which IMHO is a good thing.I just made the switch and I am quite happy with it. At the same time I always look for improvements and issues to resolve. It is kind of in my blood.#Windows #Microsoft #Linux #AI
(DIR) Post #Az4KSKkbCPq9z8ECXY by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2025-10-10T13:53:24Z
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Just in case and of you are wondering... I am not at all disappointed that I did not get the Nobel peace price. Not the slightest. 😀 What about you? Are you disappointed that you did not get it?
(DIR) Post #B0DcIL7in3FOD7c0rA by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2025-11-13T21:06:54Z
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New @Vivaldi release out now for your computer.Tired of your AI browser yet? 🤖 https://vivaldi.com/blog/vivaldi-on-desktop-7-7/#Vivaldi #AI #Browser #Windows #Macos #Linux #EU
(DIR) Post #B0ncu5jpMjOuVUjSKW by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2025-12-01T02:48:16Z
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It seems like most every other browser is all in on AI. We have chosen a different path at @Vivaldi If you would prefer AI not to be integrated into your browser, but still like a feature rich browser, I welcome you to try Vivaldi.https://vivaldi.com/blog/keep-exploring/#vivaldi #AI #LLM #browser #firefox #Mozilla #Linux #windows #Macos
(DIR) Post #B1O4S9b3Dc54lxeQAS by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2025-12-18T22:41:09Z
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The focus for us at @Vivaldi has always been to do what our users want us to do. So we have spent time on things like:- Work spaces and tab stacks- Tab tiling- Mouse gestures- Customizable keyboard shortcuts- Tracker and ad blocker- Panels and Web panels- Cross platform, encrypted sync function- Advanced bookmarking function with speed dials- Customizable dashboard- Massive customization options in general.- Notes functionalityWe have also added stuff like this in our desktop browser- Mail client. Calendar- Feed reader- Proton VPN integrationNot everyone uses everything we make, but that is also the point. The fact that we listen to special requests is IMHO a feature and not a bug. We value power users as well.On the other hand, we have stayed away from certain things. Things like:- Blockchain / Crypto currencies- AI You can find us on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android and iOS. You can even find us in many cars running Android Automotive.We are not the largest browser company in the world, but we are dedicated and we are growing. More and more are giving us a try. Have you?#Windows #Macos #Linux #Android #ios #Browser #Vivaldi #AI #Technology #Computing https://vivaldi.com
(DIR) Post #B2KjhYiwOCfVrCYJYe by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2026-01-15T20:26:43Z
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At Vivaldi we continue to make choices that are different from our competitors. We have chosen to not integrate AI or crypto, but instead we integrate a wealth of other features, based on the wishes of our users.We are a European company with most of the team based in Norway and Iceland, a few around Europe and a couple in the US.Our servers are based in Iceland.If you want to get away from Big Tech, maybe give us a try? If you are already using Vivaldi, maybe introduce your friends?Have a nice day!https://vivaldi.com#Vivaldi #Browser #Windows #Macos #Linux #AI #Europa #Technology #EU #UK #Germany #France #Poland #Denmark #Norway #Iceland #Greenland
(DIR) Post #B2UW3W8GyHyY9K7wqO by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2026-01-20T15:07:00Z
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More and more people are seeking alternatives to Big Tech, given their role in the current state of the world. Many are finding us at @Vivaldi a viable option and I welcome you to try us out. If you already have, please share with your friends. They will, hopefully, join us and thank you.You can read more about us below. We are also the only Web browser with its own Mastodon server, meaning we support the Fediverse.https://vivaldi.com/company/#Vivaldi #Browser #Norway #Iceland #Denmark #Sweden #Finland #France #Germany #UK #EU #Europa #Greenland #Fediverse #Mastodon #Politics
(DIR) Post #B2lYaxfapQ8a1YeV3A by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2026-01-28T11:32:24Z
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There was a time when we had better leaders in the US and the Soviet Union. An important meeting was in this house in ReykjavÃk, Iceland in 1986 between Reagan and Gorbatsjev. This was maybe the beginning of the end of the cold war and also the beginning of the end of the Soviet Union.I think of that meeting every time I drive past this house on the way to work in Iceland.#Politics #Iceland #History https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e9/Hofdi_House_Reykjavik_%28cropped%29.jpg
(DIR) Post #B2u4jmag8q2e4BHcNk by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2026-01-29T08:10:27Z
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New Vivaldi release for Windows, Mac & Linux. We got some cool stuff for you and we avoided AI, so enjoy!#Windows #Macos #Linux #Browser #Vivaldi #Computer #AI https://vivaldi.com/blog/vivaldi-7-8-launches-with-message-to-big-tech-humans-dont-need-ai-babysitters/
(DIR) Post #B2wpk4pvO7Lmohyb5c by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2026-02-03T15:00:49Z
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Interesting article. I guess the problem is about trying to fix the symptoms instead of the actual problem. A big issue is that the algorithms in use by Big Tech social media companies tends to favor content like this. If not, we would all just stop following people that share stuff like this. Instead it is forced on us like a Copilot.The only answer is to ban user profiling and use of said profiling for ad and content selection. #AI #AISlop #SocialMedia https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/02/02/1132068/what-weve-been-getting-wrong-about-ais-truth-crisis/?utm_medium=tr_social&utm_source=threads&utm_campaign=site_visitor.unpaid.engagement
(DIR) Post #B2wxM8mLsV1fj9P0wC by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2026-01-27T10:58:56Z
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RE: https://ec.social-network.europa.eu/@EUCommission/115962166620353999This is great news. In Iceland and Norway we have been fortunate enough to have plenty of hydro power, so use of oil has been mostly related to cars and ships. Both countries have taking large steps towards EVs, with sales of EVs at 95% in Norway at this time.The goal should be to be as independent from oil as we can be. #EU #Europa #Iceland #Norway #GlobalWarming #Technology #Politics
(DIR) Post #B37QB4HR6V2uqCc6SG by jon@social.vivaldi.net
2026-02-08T15:59:05Z
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In January 2022 I wrote this article on Crypto. The point was to explain why we have taken a stand against it. For me that stand was really taken 10 years earlier, as friends wanted me to become involved. At the time I read what I could find and concluded that this was all a scam. My opinion has not changed. Over the years it has become clearer for most that it is a scam that not only increases risk for the economy as a whole, increases global warming and electricity prices, it is even being used to undermine our democracy. #Crypto #Vivaldi #Browser #Windows #Macos #Linux #Politics #EU https://vivaldi.com/blog/why-vivaldi-will-never-create-thinkcoin/