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runningmike

823karma·351submissions·December 26, 2016
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No security no privacy. 0complexity
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It is indeed a complex problem. But is Google now killing FOSS slowly? IMHO there is far too much emphasis on Foss security and far too little on closed sourced hardware, firmware and software. Too mu…
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Nice writeup and status update on use of Foss ml things. Saves me a lot of time!
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Great interactive story! This story shows some power of publishing on the web. No malware ad networks on this page is a relieve.
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“ These organizations are very exclusive clubs and anything but open.” This is so true! Many tests of the OpenSSF Scorecards do not make sense when you e.g do not use github actions and have a one per…
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“ a federated and independent repository of trusted plugins and themes for web hosts, commercial plugin and tool developers in the WordPress ecosystem and end users.” The goal of this project is blur…
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Nothing wrong with simplification, however there is always is a but. Mostly privacy rights of EU citizens are not improved by this changes. Privacy was, at least on paper, good arranged by this GDPR. …
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Could Microsoft deny the request from the US government? I guess not, but i am not familiar with US laws for US companies…
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“ Similar to regular technology platforms, the architecture of technotlogy consists of an operating system (OS) built upon diverse theoretical and philosophical kernels, and Apps – artistic, political…
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So true. A very misleading title. This license is far away of any approved OSI or FSF Foss license. Gumroad is a great service, the value is imho not in the software. But in the execution of it’s mis…
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Every little action helps in the long run. But Foss hardware is complicated and complex. Not a fully solved problem. But openness for all aspects and in all steps is a minimum. But hard to accomplish…
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Very strong action of the SFC! We all benefit, like to hear the insides from neo4j perspective…
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Great post! “The “digital revolution” is financially corrupt, morally bankrupt, and appears more and more every day like a parasite on its way to killing its host. Yep, Software is eating the world, a…
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This report is a waste of public money. If you don't understand the basic privacy risks of using Microsoft products within learning institutions, this 213-page report won't help. The money s…
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Switch to https://insightmaker.com/ if you can. It is FOSS , maintained and used as powerfull but simpeler alternative.…
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Using a Google api reveals much more….
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See also the comments on RC1 on HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41791426
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