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O'Reilly: GenAI has adopted a colonialist business model.

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If you want to understand why O'Reilly is a supporter of this announcement, and want to ask both me and Matthew Prince about it, join our July 14 conversation on Live with Tim O'Reilly. | Tim O'Reilly

If you want to understand why O'Reilly is a supporter of this announcement, and want to ask both me and Matthew Prince about it, join our July 14 conversation on Live with Tim O'Reilly.
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In case anybody needs to configure ASCII Braille support on their Mac for some reason, here's how:

1. Go to Voice Over Utility -> menu -> File -> Export Preferences

2. A save dialog will appear, pick a location on disk somewhere and save the file.

3. Open the file you just saved in any text editor. TextEdit should be good enough.

4. Find the following line:

<key>SCRCUserDefaultsBrailleTableGuideItems</key>

Use your editor's find feature (usually command + f) to do this.

5. Below this line, you should have a line containing <array>, followed by a few lines beginning with <string>, followed by </array>

6. Somewhere inbetween the <array> and </array>, make a new blank line and insert the following text:

<string>com.apple.scrod.braille.table.liblouis.ascii</string>

7. Save the file.

8. In VO Utility, go to Menu -> File -> Import preferences.

9. Pick the file you just edited, agree to replace preferences.

10. Congratulations, ASCII Braille should now be in your Braille table list.

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This is diabolical... a Python object that hallucinates method implementations on demand any time you call them, using my LLM Python library github.com/awwaiid/gremllm
from gremllm import Gremllm # Be sure to tell your gremllm what sort of thing it is counter = Gremllm('counter') counter.value = 5 counter.increment() print(counter.value) # 6? print(counter.to_roman_numerals()) # VI?

GitHub - awwaiid/gremllm: A slight upgrade to the Gremlins in your code

A slight upgrade to the Gremlins in your code. Contribute to awwaiid/gremllm development by creating an account on GitHub.
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PSA for #hamradio operators.

POTA operator appears to have been killed this morning when his antenna hit a power line. SAFETY FIRST folks. #POTA

wral.com/news/local/man-dies-e…


Man dies in accidental electrocution at Chicora Cemetery in Dunn

A man died Friday morning from an accidental electrocution at Chicora Cemetery in Dunn, according to the Harnett County Sheriff's Office.
WRAL Staff (WRAL)
#hamradio #pota

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My father's first memories are of a concentration camp. My grandmother screamed through nightmares every night for the rest of her life. I exist because she risked her life so my dad could survive.

This Fourth of July, I'm not feeling very patriotic. But I know exactly which America I believe in.

werd.io/america-is-a-myth/

#democracy


America is a myth

We have to decide which story we believe in.
Ben Werdmuller (Werd I/O)
#democracy
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for more air defense after today’s “deliberately massive and cynical” drone and missile attack on Kyiv. kyivindependent.com/air-raids-… '

'Deliberately massive and cynical' — Russian attack on Ukraine began as Trump and Putin spoke, Zelensky says

"Patriots and their missiles are real defenders of life," President Volodymyr Zelensky said. "It is very important to maintain the support of partners in ballistic missile defense."
Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)

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I'm considering getting a Linnstrument (as I have been for years), and just came across this super freaking awesome comment w/ response by Roger Linn on one of his YouTube videos.

This is seriously so cool.

Update: I just bought one directly from rogerlinndesign.com because of how hard I support this way of doing business, and wrote him an email to let him know. Let's make it RAIN for people who are kind and empathetic!

#accessibility

YouTube commenter @Parisxniko says that they're a producer born with one hand and have been looking for an instrument they could learn to play instead of being stuck with using piano roll in their DAW. Roger Linn replies and lets the person know that he gives a 20% discount for musicians with a physical disability that impedes their ability to play a traditional instrument.

Roger Linn Design

rogerlinndesign.com
#Accessibility
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victor tsaran

@BorrisInABox I'm curious of your experience. I've been eyeing this instrument for ages, but could not bring myself to buying it. I believe the buttons are too small and the whole system is a bit clunky. But then again, I have not witnessed any of this myself, just based on the reviews. I even contacted a developer in the past, but something didn't click there. I am also dreaming to get a Seaboard one day, but so far the outcome was the same as with the Linstrument. :)
@Borris

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The Voice of America on the #4thofJuly traditionally informs audiences in nearly 50 languages about our nation’s most patriotic holiday. But Kari Lake and DOGE silenced America’s voice of public diplomacy and soft power because they ridiculously alleged it was radical, anti-American and controlled by China. voanews.com/a/episode_explaine… #SaveVOA

Explainer: Fourth of July

Why Americans chose this date to celebrate their independence from Britain
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#4thofjuly #savevoa

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developer.gnome.org/documentat… is an excellent quick guide to how to write clear API reference documentation. I continue to be thankful that @ebassi wrote it.

#SoftwareDevelopment #documentation


Developer Documentation Style Guidelines

Motivation: In order to create a consistent platform, GNOME modules must have a consistent documentation not just in terms of content, but also in terms of style. A singular editorial voice helps i...
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#softwaredevelopment #documentation @Emmanuele Bassi

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@NVAccess Hi there,

I tried reporting a bug to Thunderbird regarding their chat interface.

I'm not sure it still happens with 140, but I wonder if it's worth filing with NVDA:

bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.…

1972175 - When focusing the chat input in Thunderbird 128.11.1 (for Matrix or IRC), NVDA freezes with watchdog errors until a message is sent.

UNCONFIRMED (nobody) in Chat Core - General. Last updated 2025-06-14.
bugzilla.mozilla.org
@NV Access
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NV Access

I must admit, I didn't even know you could use IRC in Thunderbird... The only open NVDA issue I found was this one: github.com/nvaccess/nvda/issue… which looks different. If you write up an issue for NVDA, do also link to that Bugzilla issue please so we each know the other also has an issue :)

User list on Thunderbird's IRC window is not always read correctly.

Steps to reproduce: On Thunderbird, join an IRC channel. From the edit field to type text into the channel, tab twice. That takes you to a control that is read as "list" and should contain a list o...
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So I had some more thoughts about FOSS sustainability. I've had them for some time. But this weeks issues reminded me of them.

So here's a mild spruik for some of the orgs who make my digital spaces for myself and my project and also package @librecast
onepict.com/20250628-plussusta…

#FossSustainability #Matrix #ReproducibleBuilds #Outreachy

Even more thoughts about Sustainability

www.onepict.com
#matrix #outreachy #reproduciblebuilds #fosssustainability @Librecast
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Would you like to end the constant drumbeat of ill-informed legislative proposals that threaten to destroy end-to-end #encryption in #OpenSource #software? Are you from #Europe? Can you demonstrate your expertise? Then why not apply to join the European Commission's Expert Group for a Technology Roadmap on Encryption (E04005). Deadline is September 1st, don't be late.

ec.europa.eu/transparency/expe…

Register of Commission expert groups and other similar entities

ec.europa.eu
#opensource #encryption #software #europe

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Hey Jamers! 😎
Missed update #14? No worries! We've prepared a summary for you.
From new features to performance improvements, here's everything you need to know 👇

:retweet: Jami gets better with every update.
📖 Catch up here: jami.net/de/dev-update-14/

An elderly woman wearing a colorful traditional outfit and headscarf sits on a patterned mat, holding a small tea cup and smiling warmly. In front of her is a tall, ornate hookah. On the image, the text reads: "Dev update #14".
Core update for the Jami application. We see men chatting in front of a colorful street. The text mentions a proxy fix improving connection between devices, as well as the addition of dark mode in the keyboard shortcuts window, offering enhanced visual comfort.
Update for Jami desktop platforms. The image shows a man sitting in a sewing room. The text indicates an overhaul of the spellchecker, which now works on all platforms, with support for system and downloaded dictionaries. Accessibility shortcuts, previously faulty, are now fully functional again.
Android update of the Jami application. A white car parked in front of a traditional building illustrates the scene. The text informs that a file download issue has been corrected by processing file details asynchronously. Other minor but significant improvements have been made to enhance overall performance and reliability.

Dev update #14

For this fourteenth edition, we present a series of new features and fixes on all platforms. Whether you're using Jami on computer or mobile, or collaborating in groups, these updates aim to bring Performance, Polish, and Powerful Features to ma…
jami (Jami)
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Inc Hulk 🧪

Since the Microsoft decision to skewer Skype, I have tried Jami - I was impressed overall. Though it has a low profile (not many users writing about it) the quality was good, simple interface.
I did not work out how to get the audio of a screen-shared video to work, but that may be due to the user being aged.
I recommend it as nicer and much safer than the offerings from data-stealing Microsoft/Meta etc.

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The "big horrible, evil bill" is devastating to disabled Americans, and also a crushing blow to this country for many other reasons. 😢 😡 😢 😡 😢 😡

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#RepublicansAreDestroyingAmerica #MAGAMorons #ImpeachTrump #TrumpIsATraitorAndCriminal #ICEIsTheGestapo #TrumpForPrison #TrumpIsANationalDisgrace


American Association of People with Disabilities Responds to Passage of Budget Reconciliation Bill: “This Is A Devastating Day for Disabled Americans” - AAPD

For Immediate Release: July 3, 2025  Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528   WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives held its final vote on the budget reconciliation bill.
Jess Davidson (American Association of People with Disabilities)
#trumpisatraitorandcriminal #RepublicansAreDestroyingAmerica #magamorons #impeachtrump #iceisthegestapo #trumpforprison #TrumpIsANationalDisgrace

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Je zal maar in het onderwijs werken en in plaats van steun van de overheid, een gevangenisstraf riskeren omdat je lesgeeft aan een kind(!) zonder verblijfsvergunning.

Onacceptabel. We gaan Kamervragen stellen. Laat de staatssecretaris van OCW dit maar uitleggen.👇🏼

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Asielnoodmaatregelenwet zorgt voor onaanvaardbare problemen in het onderwijs

De PO-Raad roept de Eerste Kamer op de zogenoemde ‘Asielnoodmaatregelenwet’ te
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Open Document Format – #LibreOffice's native format – is based on XML. But what exactly is XML, and why is it used almost everywhere? Find out: blog.documentfoundation.org/bl… #foss #opensource #xml #openst
XML logo

XML: a technology at the heart of our daily lives - The Document Foundation Blog

In my last article, I mentioned XML several times, perhaps assuming that all users had a basic understanding of it.
Italo Vignoli (The Document Foundation)
#foss #opensource #libreoffice #xml #openst

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áno.. keby sa mám lepšie tak to nevydržím, hovorím skoro furt :kekw:

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⚠️ Ťažký Rozhovor s Ivetou Radičovou (Epizóda 07/25)

Ťažký rozhovor s Ivetou Radičovou: Keď je niekto hlupák, netreba chodiť okolo horúcej kaše, a treba mu to povedať 📣.Vráti sa ešte niekedy do politiky? Žijem...
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Two of our teams just gave talks at the @passthesaltcon 2025 conference in Lille:

@Xeniax tells the story of "federated messaging" waves and her usable security research, emphasizing "availability" as a key issue
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@hpk starts off with prioritizing usable security and walks through #chatmail transport layer security goals and #deltachat end-point security status, upcoming releases and prospective work on improving metadata and other goals
passthesalt.ubicast.tv/videos/…

screenshot of talk on "Usable end-to-end security with Delta Chat and Chatmail". Slides are at https://merlinux.eu/x/pts25/slides.html
Screenshot of Ksenia starting her "Always more secure talk"

Always more secure? Analyzing user migrations to federated e2ee messaging apps

With the current massive user migration from X and Meta to decentralized social media such as Mastodon, the interest in federated communication infrastructures is gaining traction.
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#deltachat #chatmail @holga @xeniax ⏚ @Pass the SALT Conference
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Sean Randall

@davetaylor2112 it's an option I'm glad to have. Some of the sounds last year were a bit much, but the critical thing for me was having the noises showing how close the ball was to the lines. That really helped impart a sense of speed to the match.
Radio commentary was very good as always, of course.
I'm glad that they're still using FM around the grounds, it's the best choice for zero latency.
@Dave Taylor

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Want to join the SWAM public beta? They're looking for testers, and yes they do specifically mention accessibility too.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…


SWAM Public Beta Registration Form

Thank you for your interest in the SWAM Public Beta! You’re about to join a passionate community of musicians, creators, and explorers who believe — like we do — that the future of music is something we play, not something we passively receive.
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