Chris
Hi everyone! My name is Chris. I develop apps for the GNOME desktop, and host social.libre.fi. I’m currently looking for full-time work so that I can pay essential things like food and rent. I would really appreciate any financial help you can spare.
One-time donations are at https://www.paypal.me/chrisdavisgnome
My Patreon is at https://www.patreon.com/chrisgnome
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@jfpkdsnm @rf @switchingsocial Do you know ethical alternatives to Stack Overflow? Maybe ask followers so we can make a list?
Paul Sutton
Ben Porter
@eigenbom
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Aug 4
Using that Linux thing? I'm looking for a few Linux beta testers for @playmoonquest
. If interested, you can sign up here: (link: forms.gle/NpRHurBDajvkh9Fn6) forms.gle/NpRHurBDajvkh9… Thanks!
switching.social
To add, I know there are lists of libre games out there (and I link to them from switching.social) but they are often full of games that are either not that great or aren't being maintained.
switching.social
Libre game fans,
#SuperTuxKart and @Minetest are examples of good, well-maintained libre games.
Do you know any others you would recommend?
Christine Lemmer-Webber
8chan's founder says "shut it down" https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/04/technology/8chan-shooting-manifesto.html
switching.social
I'm not sure what you mean?
The accounts linked to above start at free of charge, with a few dollars a month for extra storage.
switching.social
NextCloud is a really good privacy-friendly alternative to Google Drive, Dropbox, Google Calendar and many other online services.
You don't need any tech knowledge to use it!
The easiest way to sign up for Nextcloud is to use their official "Simple sign-up" page, which directs people to their preferred providers:
(Of course, if you are good with tech you can self-host if you prefer 👍)
You can follow them on here at:
switching.social
Indeed. Every future Facebook scandal will now trash Instagram's reputation too 👍
switching.social
Of course, which is why this non-selfhosted option is so important.
Many people still think you need to self-host to use Nextcloud.
switching.social
Just to make clear, the signup page on Nextcloud.com isn't signing people up on Nextcloud's own instance.
They are simply recommending third party instances like I do.
switching.social
The signup page on Nextcloud.com isn't on Nextcloud's own instance.
They are simply recommending third party instances like I do.
switching.social
NextCloud is a really good privacy-friendly alternative to Google Drive, Dropbox, Google Calendar and many other online services.
You don't need any tech knowledge to use it!
The easiest way to sign up for Nextcloud is to use their official "Simple sign-up" page, which directs people to their preferred providers:
(Of course, if you are good with tech you can self-host if you prefer 👍)
You can follow them on here at:
switching.social
Nextcloud is a really good privacy-friendly alternative to Google Drive, Dropbox, Google Calendar and many other online services.
You don't need any tech knowledge to use it!
The easiest way to sign up for Nextcloud is to use their official "Simple sign-up" page, which directs people to their preferred providers:
(Of course, if you are good with tech you can self-host if you prefer 👍 )
sissyphus
💻 tonight i wrote a brief threaded guide to getting started on mastodon in spanish for newcomers
due to the lack of beginner resources in languages other than english, i'd be super grateful if you guys spread the word! :_gayheart2:
switching.social
F-droid is an open, privacy-friendly alternative to Google Play's app store.
You can find out more at:
https://switching.social/ethical-alternatives-to-google-play/
You can also follow them at @fdroidorg
switching.social
Some nice hashtags on the Fediverse which are worth browsing and (if your platform allows it) following:
#Florespondence - Pretty pictures of flowers 🌷 🌻 🌹
#SFFBookClub - Reading and discussing Scifi/fantasy books together
#Introductions - People telling the fediverse a little bit about themselves
#Alternatives - Ethical/open alternatives to popular apps, sites or pretty much anything
#FollowFriday - Recommendations for interesting accounts to follow
Any other good tags?
Minetest
Minetest 5.1.0 will contain a large number of GUI improvements, including easier element positioning, styling/theming, and a main menu redesign. No formspec replacement though, unfortunately! What's on your wishlist?
switching.social
Yes, but it's not simple/clean enough IMHO.
Also, as far as I know, no instance has simple as default?
switching.social
Forgot to add:
#DogsOfTheFediverse / #MastoDogs - Lots of very good doggos
Easy-to-use privacy-conscious apps and sites for non-technical people: https://switching.social #Privacy #Alternatives #DeleteFacebook
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