Fun fact: I hit CTRL-C at least 7 times when copying each of these pictures.
You know. Just to be sure.
You're welcome.
An anonymous author. Strong political bias. Dubious motivation. Canceling an old man with cancer because he makes controversial statements.
Ads are filling the entirety of the Web -- websites, podcasts, YouTube videos, etc. -- at an increasing rate. Prices for those ad placements are plummeting. Consumers are desperate to use ad-blockers to make the web palatable. Google (and others) are desperate to break and block ad-blockers. All of which results in... more ads and lower pay for creators.
It's a fascinatingly annoying cycle. And there's only one viable way out of it.
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Those in power with openSUSE make it clear they will not allow me anywhere near anything related to the openSUSE project. Ever. For any reason.
Well, that settles that, then! Guess I won't be contributing to openSUSE! 🤣
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I know The Register attacked Lunduke, but they have an interesting article about switching customers from Linux to BSD. https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/08/switching_from_linux_to_bsd/
On this week in privacy, let's explore web apps and convenience.
Web apps are applications that run inside web browsers. As you probably already know, web apps have been around for years, most notably with in the form of electron apps, and have had varying levels of success. Whole frameworks like React and Vue are designed specifically to turn an ordinary web page into an interactive app that runs offline.
There are advantages and disadvantages of web apps. On the plus side, unless you allow notifications, they turn off when the browser is closed. There's no secret spying. They're also compatible with every operating system with a decent browser. On the negative size, native apps can be more feature rich, and better handle touch controls.
We can install web apps from the Brave menu. This creates a link on the app screen. Alternatively, we can just bookmark the site. Either works.
One of the biggest advantages of web apps in a secure browser is ...
I think is time for Lunduke to decide in what system will be based the Lunduke Computer Operating System: https://lcosforum.lunduke.com/t/base-system-disscussion/92
Whew! Last week was another crazy one!
GNOME Foundation layoffs, Google breakup by the government, Facebook's custom developed web portal to help Biden censor Americans... oh, and that crazy Internet Archive hack (which is still going on!). Wild times.
But, if you're going to watch just one show from last week, I would make it the one about LEGO parts on laptops. Because that one made me smile.
The Shows
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Previous Few Weeks
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Whew! It's the end of an era!
Today is the final day that new Lifetime Subscriptions to The Lunduke Journal can be picked up.
No rain checks. No extensions. These really and truly are the last few hours they will be available.
If you've ever wanted one, now is literally your last chance.
Lifetime Lunduke Journal Subscriptions are only available until Friday, October 11th, 2024. That's... today!
Lifetime Subscriptions are discounted to $200 for these final hours.
Today is also the last day any subscription can be obtained via Bitcoin.
You can find all of the details in this article (or this video) -- including the reasons why no new Lifetime Subscriptions will be offered after today, and details on the new Lunduke Journal Affiliate Program.
If you have picked up a Lifetime Sub in the last few hours and days, you will be receiving an email shortly (if you haven't already) with confirmation. If you have questions, feel free to email me (bryan at lunduke.com).
All the benefits of a Standard Monthly subscription... but pay once and never need to pay again. $200.
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Enter "200" into the amount field.
After checking out, Lunduke will toss you an email once your account is set to full lifetime status.
You can also obtain a Lifetime Subscription via Bitcoin.
Make sure you have a Lunduke.Locals.com account (a free account works just fine).
Send $200 worth of Bitcoin (or more) to the following address:
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