If @signalapp put up a crowd-sourced project fund to create a native app for linux (to support the many linux phone initiatives), I guarantee it would be funded quickly.

#signal #linux #linuxphone #privacy

So Duo (the multifactor authentication service that #infosec loves) has integrated with Persona (the privacy destroying, Peter Thiel backed, AI-linked, facial scanning and mapping "identity verification" software)

You know the recent Discord snafu that received such massive pushback and caused so many people to leave Discord that they've dropped their identity verification?

Yeah, that Persona.

Duo integrates it into Duo Premier, Duo Advantage, and even Duo Essentials...

...which means many working class folks will have no option but to be enrolled into and use Persona...

...or be fired.

https://duo.com/docs/identity-verification

#Duo #Persona #Privacy #Discord #AI

@Maker_of_Things - Yeah! We had two folks that just sat a table by the entrance, greeted folks, and then pointed them to the correct table for what they needed. There absolutely is a place for everyone!

@dragonfi @drsbaitso Agreed. Heck, they are saving us right now. I gotta support my librarians more. I am already but I gotta do more. they do so much for us. They're most certainly the path forward.

@nellie_m @afewbugs - I do well by connecting two different groups together. So if there already is a repair cafe in your town and they accept volunteers, reach out to the local cycling group and see if anyone is interested in doing bike repairs at the repair cafe.

A lot of times folks dont even know about the different groups, so just making the connection goes a long way.

Something to consider!

@drsbaitso - Yeah! We had a lady bring in a lamp and get it taken care of! A good couple of handyfolk and basic electricians showed up and helped folks out.

At my library's repair cafe as a volunteer.

It's the first time they're running it and they're hoping to do this regularly.

I came in thinking I would help with computer troubleshooting... but they have enough people doing that.

So I figured I could help with Linux OS install... but the local Linux Install Party is here and has enough people.

Then a guy brought in a bicycle! And no one is here doing bike repair. But I brought my allen wrench set and a multitool.

So I just got done running and installing a new bicycle brake line on an older bike. Brake works just fine now!

I'll bring my full set of bike tools next time!

#solarPunk #repairCafe #bicycle #libraries