Uh fuck I think I opened the breach. Just put on a cover of Jingle Bell Rock.

Halloween is over, isn't it?

Apparently what I missed with the trillion dollar design of the new Mac Mini is that the power button that is under, is also on the back. So there is no "slide your finger under from the front". Because you need to reach the back.

No shit they couldn't move forward with the car

Apple Intelligence.

Tempted to post a gif of a fish on LinkedIn with the words, FLOUNDER MODE

#Marine #Puns

If you voted for Trump, I don’t judge you for your choice of political party.

I judge you for your lack of morals, ethics, compassion and humanity.

I judge you for your support of racism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, treason and fascism.

So will others. So will history.

There's an interesting phenomenon. I saw it with France when the National Front arrived first in some of the recent elections, and now I see it with the US.

Everyone is blaming everyone else for the fascists winning, except... you know... the people who actually vote for the fascists and who want a fascist regime.

Maybe we could start with them, just saying.

#France#UnitedStates#fascism#election

hello masto, please help! I'm a published fiction author looking for a subject matter expert to talk through the premise of my fourth book, a gothic romance set during a zombie pandemic.

if YOU specialize in immunology, microbiology, and/or public health, I would love to pay you for like an hour of your time!

The Soviet Union was created on December 30, 1922! It remains one of mankind's greatest achievements.

Here is a 🧵 with some of the highlights.

One of the last coal-powered sheep.
Most sheep are all electric now.

#DefaidodonDay #DyddDefaidodon #Defaidodon

Billionaire kleptocrats want about 3 billion of us DEAD, & another 750 million or so as slave labor.

Thats war.

Respond in fucking kind.

Today, we celebrate the birthday of the remarkable Marie Skłodowska-Curie – a true inspiration for researchers worldwide. 🎉

As the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only individual to receive it twice in two different categories, her contributions to science are unparalleled.

The #MSCActions fellowship bears her name and helps young scientists in their research.

We will keep building a brighter future for generations to come.

For morbid reasons of my own I keep an eye on the Apache OpenOffice project's regular reports to the ASF board:

whimsy.apache.org/board/minute…

As is normal, the September report says that all is great with the project - community health is always "improving". And they are clearly on top of upcoming problems: "Python 2 is unmaintained. We have in the development tree the external python3 support. Internal python 3 support is difficult. We are checking alternatives." They plan to fix it in "the next major release". The project hasn't made a major release in ten years, so I wouldn't hold my breath...

(OK, so I'm still clearly in a snarky mode, sorry.)

Canada criticizing Quebec on French course cuts

montreal.ctvnews.ca/federal-mp…

#polqc #cdnpoli

Federal MP denounces Quebec's francization budget cuts

With francization classes closing in several regions of the province, Justin Trudeau's political lieutenant in Quebec, Jean-Yves Duclos, says he has 'concerns' that new arrivals may not have access to francization courses because of 'budget cuts.'

^Montreal

Sincere question, does anyone have any good resources explaining how anarchy and disability interact? Or, for that matter, how anarchy is beneficial to and supportive of a whole bunch of marginalized groups?

I've known some awesome folks who identify as anarchists, and have definitely seen my share of strong mutual aid efforts over the years. But I've seen communities of many types do some pretty awful things to marginalized folks in my lifetime, myself included. And I've seen this behavior in the absence of factors like scarcity, which would be the easy explanation if it were in fact true.

And to be clear, I don't like what our government has been for a long time now. But sometimes I need one of its imperfect tools, like the ADA or building codes, to force others to act. And no I don't like that, but they're tools I have to get me out of bad situations, and I have those because of a government.

I just don't feel right having that at the cost of...this. So sell me on why doing away with government entirely is something I might support?

Links to resources or things to search for are fine, and I did search before asking this but didn't have much luck. Thanks!

Bits from the DPL: Dear Debian community,

this is Bits from DPL for October. In addition to a summary of my
recent activities, I aim to include newsworthy developments within
Debian that might be of interest to the broader community. I believe
this provides valuable insights and foster a sense of connection across
our diverse projects. Also, I welcome your feedback on the format and
focus of these Bits, as community input helps shape their value.

Ada Lovelace Day… bits.debian.org/2024/11/bits-f…

Bits from the DPL

Dear Debian community, this is Bits from DPL for October. In addition to a summary of my recent activities, I aim to include newsworthy developments within Debian that might be of interest to the broader community. I believe this provides valuable...

^{Debian Project}

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Youtube: we implement autoplay video everywhere and make sure it's hard to block

Also Youtube interrupting the video: still watching?

Fuck. You. This kind of design should be a fireable offense.

I'm curious to hear from fellow blind users about your favorite accessible Windows apps! I just reinstalled Windows and would love some recommendations. What apps do you find essential for daily tasks, productivity, or just for fun? Please share your favorites! #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #Accessibility #WindowsApps #AssistiveTechnology #Windows

@mastoblind @main

"I can't believe anyone would vote for Trump," says smug Canadian man planning to vote for Poilievre

thebeaverton.com/2024/11/i-can…

#cdnpoli

"I can't believe anyone would vote for Trump," says smug Canadian man planning to vote for Poilievre - The Beaverton

OTTAWA - A smug man from Canada wasted no time this morning chastising Americans for re-electing terrifying liar and felon Donald Trump, despite the fact that he plans to vote for terrifying liar and asshole Pierre Poilievre in the next Canadian elec…

^{Clare Blackwood (The Beaverton)}

Windows Server 2025 takes admins by surprise

theregister.com/2024/11/06/win…

So Windows is a virus....

Sysadmin shock as Windows Server 2025 installs itself after update labeling error

Screens sprayed with coffee after techies find Microsoft's latest OS in unexpected places

^{Richard Speed (The Register)}

The fact that the Hellsite is now completely unusable without an account is probably the best indication that your should delete your account.

Incidentally:

1. I've deleted my X/Twitter account; have only been using it to get notifications and news from streamers I follow elsewhere anyway
2. I've created an account on bsky: bsky.app/profile/ebassi.bsky.s… — still unsure as to whether I'm going to use it much

Microsoft are effectively giving up on Copilot Pro subscription ($20/month) as almost nobody paid for it.

Instead they are bundling it into Microsoft 365 consumer subscriptions and inflating the renewal prices there. There’s no opt out.

Effectively allows the Copilot revenue and user numbers to be inflated.

theverge.com/2024/11/7/2429026…

Microsoft is bundling its AI-powered Office features into Microsoft 365 subscriptions

Microsoft is bundling its Copilot Pro features into Microsoft 365 in some markets. Prices are going up in exchange for AI-powered Office features, though.

^{Tom Warren (The Verge)}