Open source engine simulation – Useful for visually demonstrating engine concepts https://gadgeteer.co.za/open-source-engine-simulation-useful-for-visually-demonstrating-engine-concepts/
On #InternationalCatDay, treat your cat to a special gift.
You can travel easily with your cat, dog or ferret in the EU thanks to our 🇪🇺 passports for pets.
You can get a European pet passport at your local vet and take them with you on your next trip.
The #Fediverse (#ActivityPub) has surpassed 5 mio users!
For the first time, all #SocialMedia that are connected by Activitypub are at 5,082,029 mio users (1.6 mio active six months, 0.6 mio monthly active). Thanks to #Mastodon 4.2 mio users, #PeerTube 0.3 mio, #Pixelfed 97k , #Pleroma 88k, #WriteFreely 55k #Lemmy 49k, #Plume 21k, #Friendica 17k, #Mobilizon 12k and many more.
If you can recommend only one #linux book for a beginner, what is your recommendation?
The EU welcomes the departure of the first commercial ship from the port of Odesa after months of blockage by Russia.
This is a first step towards mitigating the global food crisis, enhanced by Russia's illegitimate aggression of Ukraine.
There is no place for discrimination in Europe against people based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.
Today, we decided to refer Hungary to the Court of Justice of the EU over a Hungarian law that violates LGBTIQ rights and EU values.
Meta, need to FediBlock the FediBlock
@feditips why do we even use federated software if we all just block each other in the end?
Hey guys, it's time. @fsf is doing a session on Mastodon as of now!
https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/flock-over-to-mastodon-on-july-8-for-an-interactive-session
@fsf this to me is when the fsf really is at its best, when it is actively engaging with the community.
Hey, @thunderbird !
This one is still at version 91 sadly :(
https://flathub.org/apps/details/org.mozilla.Thunderbird
Just wanted to say sorry to this community for disappearing without a word for a time.
The stress of workin my tech job gave me a heavy tech overdose and spent some time focusing on non-tech experiences.
"Went to touch gras for a few months" as the kids say.
Happy to announce things are looking up and we can proceed with the usual shitposting.
Just signed: @conservancy @aprilorg @fdroidorg support users' right to install any software on any device, and so do ⭐74⭐ other organisations who signed our open letter. Still counting! Both tech & the environment benefit from advanced digital rights.
https://fsfe.org/activities/upcyclingandroid/openletter.html
@mjdxp Also, it's my device, it should do what I want, not what other people/companies want.
reminder that adblock is always, no matter the situation, completely morally okay. after all, if you're on a metered wifi connection or on mobile data, you're wasting your limited bandwidth to view those ads, so you're essentially paying to watch them. even if you're on an unlimited network, you're still wasting lots of time by waiting for pages or content to load slower due to ads having to load in.
I change my Ethernet fluid every 3 months or 10,000 gigabytes, whichever comes first.
Nihilistic Password Security Questions
https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/nihilistic-password-security-questions/
Aaaaaah yes, that systemd logic..
Debian still having trouble with merged /usr
https://lwn.net/SubscriberLink/890219/79e54e3aab20bd87/
Linux admin/DevOps, history buff and a Dwarf Fortess enthusiast.
Also EU citizen, metalhead and craft beer lover