I found this old project from 2018 that redesigned Reddit into a frontend similar to Outlook. Would be fun to see this on Lemmy especially since we have a lot of frontends.
tl;dr In a recent thread on Mastodon, it was revealed that Ubuntu 23.04 users can’t install the Steam deb package from the Ubuntu archive without jumping through some technical hoops. It turns out this was a mistake, a bug was filed, and future builds shouldn’t have this problem....
Accent colors provide a way for users to personalize their desktop in a simple, developer-friendly, and effective way. Throughout the community there has been a general interest in the inclusion of accent colors within apps and desktop environments. This proposal aims to standardize an accent color key on the Settings portal....
This was born out of a couple of comments I left on peoples posts of them asking for a clear explanation of key fediverse concepts and them saying the explanations made things a lot clearer for them....
tl;dr: Messenger Lite, Meta’s “less than 10MB to download” lightweight version of Messenger, will no longer be available on Android after Sep 18, as Meta redirects users to the Messenger app. The main Messenger app will also drop SMS support next month.
I would assume people would capitalize their titles in posts since that’s the standard pretty much anywhere else like on YouTube or news sites, and that’s what you learn to do in school. Why is it only different on forum platforms like Lemmy or Reddit?
Seems to me that the Fediverse is closest thing now that’s working on accomplishing his dreams. His ideals leveraging technology to create a voice for people…...
I feel it’s way easier and more rewarding to understand projects at their inceptions before it gets too complicated that only experts could understand.
I’m not sure if it is entirely accurate to compare them in this way, as “Matrix” refers to simply the protocol, whereas “Signal” could refer to the applications, server, and protocol. That being said, is there any fundamental difference in how the Matrix ecosystem of federated servers, and independently developed...
Reddit Outlook-style frontend to make you look like you're working while browsing (github.com)
I found this old project from 2018 that redesigned Reddit into a frontend similar to Outlook. Would be fun to see this on Lemmy especially since we have a lot of frontends.
Xfce appreciation post
There is a place for graphically gorgeous distro’s, but when it comes to ease and speed, Xfce is just the best for me....
What is the best for privacy among the worst companies?
If your employer forced you to either use Google or Microsoft or some other tech company (Apple, Samsung, etc.) what would be a better choice?...
What are some good Twitter accounts that you really wish they move to Fediverse?
For me it’s Naval.
Making something for everyone is so much more work than making something just for yourself
I’m not complaining, but I didn’t realize how much work it was. It makes me really respect the people who do it on a regular basis....
Share your latest blog post!
I wanna get into self-hosting and looking for inspiration.
vim (feddit.de)
What is your "inexpensive" hobby that turned out to be expensive/ you gradually invested lots of money into?
Edit: so it turns out that every hobby can be expensive if you do it long enough....
Logo sampul surat (monyet.cc)
Sape tau logo atas sampul surat ni dtg dr mne eh?
Any sci-fi with aliens where humans are not the less advanced race?
What the title says, I’m tired of the trope where humans are the least advanced in the universe....
What's a euphemism or a less explicit word for "Asspull"?
How would a real gentleman say it?
What's the current status of Bots on Lemmy?
Muscle memory had me type !Remindme… what are bots that currently work on Lemmy?
Why the Steam deb from Canonical has been broken since 23.04 (popey.com)
tl;dr In a recent thread on Mastodon, it was revealed that Ubuntu 23.04 users can’t install the Steam deb package from the Ubuntu archive without jumping through some technical hoops. It turns out this was a mistake, a bug was filed, and future builds shouldn’t have this problem....
Suggest me self-improvement accounts on the Fediverse
I used to follow on Reddit:...
What have you witnessed or seen that would sound like a conspiracy theory if someone else told you?
X officially takes on LinkedIn with its new job posting feature (bgr.com)
X (formerly Twitter) is rolling out its X Hiring Beta, which like LinkedIn, lets employers post job openings on the social media platform.
Accent colors are now a standard preference for Linux (github.com)
Accent colors provide a way for users to personalize their desktop in a simple, developer-friendly, and effective way. Throughout the community there has been a general interest in the inclusion of accent colors within apps and desktop environments. This proposal aims to standardize an accent color key on the Settings portal....
"Too bloated; Didn't read" should be a thing when someone shares a paywalled article with many ads
TB;DR: give a summary or archived versions without paywall of articles you share.,
What kind of Telemetry do you allow? (i.imgur.com)
I allow everything from FOSS that I like, you?
FediPrimer - An Ongoing Series Of Chatty Explanations Of The Fediverse (fediprimer.org)
This was born out of a couple of comments I left on peoples posts of them asking for a clear explanation of key fediverse concepts and them saying the explanations made things a lot clearer for them....
How do you shell expand your variables and why? (lemmy.world)
Which way do you expand variables? (lemmy.world)
If it took you X hours to get somewhere, for how many hours would it feel worth it to stay at bare minimum?
Would you want to stay for at least X hours? 2X? 4X? Something else?
Have you ever downvoted your own post/comment?
How did people refer to clockwise movement before the invention of the clock?
Was there an alternative adjective to “clockwise” other than “the rotation you take around left hand”?...
A place for Fediverse content recommendations?
I think this is one of the best ways to make the Fediverse mature....
Meta is pulling the plug on Messenger Lite on Android (www.theverge.com)
tl;dr: Messenger Lite, Meta’s “less than 10MB to download” lightweight version of Messenger, will no longer be available on Android after Sep 18, as Meta redirects users to the Messenger app. The main Messenger app will also drop SMS support next month.
Lemmy Wiki Stuff?
I got a Wiki at Reddit to list my works and external links. What would be the correct way of doing that within Lemmy?...
How do you make peace with a mistake you made?
We all make mistakes knowingly or unknowingly. But a few mistakes that I made in the past still haunt me. How do I overcome those?
Bazzite is a new Fedora-based Linux for Steam Deck and gaming PCs (www.gamingonlinux.com)
Since nobody likes calling it X, why don't we call the platform "ex-twitter"? That way it's technically true, and everybody knows what you're talking about.
or maybe eX-twitter
Why do people brush their teeth first thing in the morning?
The way I’m used to it is: 1. Wake up 2. Breakfast 3. Brush teeth....
what messaging app you have quit and rejoined?
I don’t think that’s happened to me yet
Why don’t Lemmings capitalize the beginning of each letter in their title for their posts?
I would assume people would capitalize their titles in posts since that’s the standard pretty much anywhere else like on YouTube or news sites, and that’s what you learn to do in school. Why is it only different on forum platforms like Lemmy or Reddit?
What would happen if caffeine was made illegal?
Caffeine must be one of, if not the, most used drug. It is vital to the operation of more or less every industry.
Starting today Facebook must pay $100.000 to Norway each day for violating our right to privacy. (tutanota.com)
😁
What do you think would be Aaron Schwartz thoughts on the Fediverse?
Seems to me that the Fediverse is closest thing now that’s working on accomplishing his dreams. His ideals leveraging technology to create a voice for people…...
List of eminent accounts that moved to the Fediverse
Subreddits sorted by their size...
How was life back then? (lemmy.world)
And what was the state of Linux when proprietary instant messaging apps were popular?
Exploring the internals of Linux v0.01 (seiya.me)
Piracy-based Linux distros
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/2651646...
Piracy-based Linux distros
Is this a thing? i.e: a FOSS Linux system but with pre-configured pirated apps....
Best chromium browser?
I main Firefox but, want a Chromium browser for Android/Windows that I can use occasionally....
What FOSS projects in need torrenting?
I read that The Internet Archive is having financial and legal troubles, despite being one of the most important projects on the internet....
How does using Matrix compare with using Signal, privacy-wise?
I’m not sure if it is entirely accurate to compare them in this way, as “Matrix” refers to simply the protocol, whereas “Signal” could refer to the applications, server, and protocol. That being said, is there any fundamental difference in how the Matrix ecosystem of federated servers, and independently developed...
Is there a reference page for the interoperability between Fediverse services?
This is a FAQ but is there a summary like this:...