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.
Funny Programming Pictures Part LIV
The Roman Numerals makes ‘em fancy.
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What else you may like…
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The Stallman Report - A Hit Piece on the Free Software Founder
An anonymous author. Strong political bias. Dubious motivation. Canceling an old man with cancer because he makes controversial statements.
00:49:07
Debian Linux Doesn't Want Straight White Men
Want to be a paid intern for Debian? Everyone is welcome! (Except Straight White Men. And Asians. Debian really doesn't want Asians.)
00:19:56
The futility of Ad-Blockers
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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openSUSE says "No Lunduke allowed!"
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 cool
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.
Logging in every time sucks
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
Last week at The Lunduke Journal (Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2024)
GNOME Layoffs! Woke Software Alternatives! Internet Archive Hacks! Facebook Censorship Portal!
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
- Framework Laptop LEGO Expansion Card?!
- Firefox & Thunderbird Collect User Data by Default (in Violation of European Law)
- GNOME Foundation Broke, Lays Off 33% of Staff
- No, You Don't Need Telemetry Data to Make Software
- Best Alternatives to Woke Software
- Top Level Domain .io Will Die in 5 Years
- Google May be Broken Up as a Result of Lost Lawsuit
- Facebook Developed Custom Portal to Help Biden Administration Censor Americans
- Internet Archive Got Hacked... and Did Nothing When Told About It
The Articles
Previous Few Weeks
- Sep 29 - Oct 5, 2024
- Sep 22 - Sep 28, 2024
- Sep 15 - Sep 21, 2024
- Sep 1 - Sep 14, 2024
- Aug 25 - Aug 31, 2024
- Aug 18 - Aug 24, 2024
- Aug 4 - Aug 17, 2024
- July 28 - Aug 3, 2024
- July 21 - July 27, 2024
- July 7 - July 20, 2024
- June 30 - July 6, 2024
- June 23 - June 29, 2024
- June 16 - June 22, 2024
- June 9 - June 15, 2024
- June 2 - June 8, 2024
Reminder: Check out Lunduke.com for all the handy URLS. Podcast RSS feeds, contact info, direct links to some of the big shows and articles and a bunch of other goodies. And be sure to subscribe to The Lunduke Journal to help support the work... and make sure you don't miss out on anything.
Today is the last day new Lifetime Subscriptions are available!
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.
- Obviously, all existing Lifetime Subscriptions (including those picked up in the final moments) will be honored. For life.
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).
How To Get a Lifetime Subscription
All the benefits of a Standard Monthly subscription... but pay once and never need to pay again. $200.
Go to Lunduke.Locals.com/support.
Select "Give Once".
Enter "200" into the amount field.
After checking out, Lunduke will toss you an email once your account is set to full lifetime status.
How To Get a Lifetime Subscription (with Bitcoin)
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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Email "bryan at lunduke.com" with the following information: What time you made the transaction, how much was sent (in Bitcoin), and the email address you use (or plan to use) on Locals.com.
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