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2016-06-20T03:03:04Z via AndStatus To: Public
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Karl Fogel at 2016-06-16T03:37:28Z via AndStatus To: Public
Yup, just found my GPG key's collision in the Evil32 cloneset. Please read http://gwolf.org/node/4070 now if you use GPG / PGP.
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page not found or server overloaded
Page is 404 but when I created my GPG key eons ago it collided with an existing key on the 32bits ID. And oh boy, how many bugs this found in various GPG GUIs...
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2016-06-06T16:30:47Z via Identi.ca Web To: Public CC: Followers
Games Night @ PLUG this Thursday in Phoenix.
http://www.phxlinux.org/meetings/14-east-valley-meeting/149-games-night.html
Family Night @ Stammtisch in two weeks is inviting Free Software related gaming systems as well.
https://plus.google.com/events/clakfrfu00lfedj9jbnla5b7j2s
Next month's PLUG topics are software defined routers and resume writing.
At Free Software Melbourne, the most popular at our games nights are Teeworlds, Xonotic and OpenArena. At least, those are the ones that seem to work best with a room people playing together. Looking forward to multiplayer SuperTuxKart for a good alternative to shoot-em-ups. Any other favourites?
Ben Sturmfels at 2016-06-06T23:14:30Z
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2016-06-02T19:49:44Z via AndStatus To: Public
Jolly Green Giant's bulking up on GMO broccoliKete Foy likes this.
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2016-05-26T18:02:58Z via Identi.ca Web To: Public CC: Followers
Aerospace engineer from UofA is tracking space junk and modelling behaviors.
20,000 space softballs orbiting earth.
Wonder why super heroes never hit this stuff on their way in and out. They certainly create a lot of it!
http://science.kjzz.org/content/310433/world’s-first-space-traffic-controller-scientist-univ...
We need to write to a writer.
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2016-05-26T15:50:42Z via AndStatus To: Public
How the Internet works: Submarine fibre, brains in jars, and coaxial cables - http://arstechnica.co.uk/information-technology/2016/05/how-the-internet-works-submarine-cables-data... splendidly detailed
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Glyn Moody at 2016-05-23T05:47:40Z via AndStatus To: Public
ITC evaluates the economic impact of the #TPP - http://jaredbernsteinblog.com/big-report-little-finding-the-itc-evaluates-the-economic-impact-of-the... "statistically indistinguishable from no change at all" #nothing
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Glyn Moody at 2016-05-23T05:47:39Z via AndStatus To: Public
How big tobacco lost its final fight for hearts, lungs and minds - http://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/may/22/big-tobacco-final-fight-cigarette-branding-uk nice piece about #BigTobacco's Great Defeat
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2016-05-03T08:14:00Z via Identi.ca Web To: Public CC: Followers
International Day Against DRM 2016 is upon us.
https://www.defectivebydesign.org/dayagainstdrm
Don't rent your books, demand DRM-free.
Enjoy some Creative Commons licensed media or buy the No Starch Press Hacking bundle before it expires.
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/no-starch-hacking-books
More DRM-free deals listed on the Defective Design site.
https://www.defectivebydesign.org/dayagainstdrm#stores
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Glyn Moody at 2016-04-29T07:54:01Z via Impeller To: Public CC: Followers
Climate scientists are now grading climate journalism - http://www.theguardian.com/environment/climate-consensus-97-per-cent/2016/apr/26/climate-scientists-... great idea - watch out, @BBC
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Glyn Moody at 2016-03-19T23:17:10Z via Impeller To: Public CC: Followers
New York senator proposes tax credit for #opensource developers - http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/03/18/tax_credit_for_open_source_developers/ we need this everywhere, writ large...
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Debian Project at 2016-02-27T23:26:15Z via Impeller To: Public CC: Followers
Milestone reached! Over 50,000 binary packages are available in sid amd64. http://layer-acht.org/thinking/blog/20160219-debian-has-50k-binary-packages-in-main-sid/
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Google Maps And Lines
2016-02-26T14:28:09Z via Impeller To: Public CC: Followers
Google maps says to walk 7 mins, .3 miles, completely ignoring UK border control line
Well, how could they possibly account for the time spent there, or waiting for traffic lights, etc?
if large selection of people have maps running, could they not know how fast people are going or how long stopped? That's how our local 511 (traffic and road info) app knows about slowdowns and the average speed.
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Glyn Moody at 2016-02-17T18:04:00Z via Impeller To: Public CC: Followers
Help Us Spread the Word: #Encryption Matters - https://blog.mozilla.org/blog/2016/02/16/help-us-spread-the-word-encryption-matters/ "#Mozilla will release videos, blogs and activities" #crypto
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Bits from Debian: Tails installer is now in Debian
Debian Project at 2016-02-11T18:21:51Z via Impeller To: Public CC: Followers
Link to original post: https://bits.debian.org/2016/02/tails-installer-in-debian.html
Thu 11 February 2016 by u with tags tails privacy anonymity announce
Tails (The amnesic incognito live system) is a live OS based on Debian GNU/Linux which aims at preserving the user's privacy and anonymity by using the Internet anonymously and circumventing censorship. Installed on a USB device, it is configured to leave no trace on the computer you are using unless asked explicitly.
As of today, the people the most needy for digital security are not computer experts. Being able to get started easily with a new tool is critical to its adoption, and even more in high-risk and stressful environments. That's why we wanted to make it faster, simpler, and more secure to install Tails for new users.
One of the components of Tails, the Tails Installer is now in Debian thanks to the Debian Privacy Tools Maintainers Team.
Tails Installer is a graphical tool to install or upgrade Tails on a USB stick from an ISO image. It aims at making it easier and faster to get Tails up and running.
The previous process for getting started with Tails was very complex and was problematic for less tech-savvy users. It required starting Tails three times, and copying the full ISO image onto a USB stick twice before having a fully functional Tails USB stick with persistence enabled.
This can now be done simply by installing Tails Installer in your existing Debian system, using sid, stretch or jessie-backports, plugging a USB stick and choosing if one wants to update the USB stick or to install Tails using a previously downloaded ISO image.
Tails Installer also helps Tails users to create an encrypted persistent storage for personal files and settings in the rest of the available space.
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Glyn Moody at 2016-02-02T23:34:48Z via Impeller To: Public CC: Followers
How Lobbyists Turned Big US Education Reform Bill Into The 'No #Copyright Propaganda Left Behind' Act - https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20160129/00010533456/how-lobbyists-turned-big-us-education-reform-bill-into-no-copyright-propaganda-left-behind-act.shtml of course
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Key Charities That Advance Software Freedom Are Worthy of Your Urgent Support
Bradley M. Kuhn at 2016-01-29T01:45:21Z via Impeller To: Public CC: Followers
[This blog was crossposted on Software Freedom Conservancy's website]
I've had the pleasure and the privilege, for the last 20 years, to be either a volunteer or employee of the two most important organizations for the advance of software freedom and users' rights to copy, share, modify and redistribute software. In 1996, I began volunteering for the Free Software Foundation (FSF) and worked as its Executive Director from 2001–2005. I continued as a volunteer for the FSF since then, and now serve as a volunteer on FSF's Board of Directors. I was also one of the first volunteers for Software Freedom Conservancy when we founded it in 2006, and I was the primary person doing the work of the organization as a volunteer from 2006–2010. I've enjoyed having a day job as a Conservancy employee since 2011.
These two organizations have been the center of my life's work. Between them, I typically spend 50–80 hours every single week doing a mix of paid and volunteer work. Both my hobby and my career are advancing software freedom.
I choose to give my time and work to these organizations because they provide the infrastructure that make my work possible. The Free Software community has shown that the work of many individuals, who care deeply about a cause but cooperate together toward a common goal, has an impact greater than any individuals can ever have working separately. The same is often true for cooperating organizations: charities, like Conservancy and the FSF, that work together with each other amplify their impact beyond the expected.
Both Conservancy and the FSF pursue specific and differing approaches and methods to the advancement of software freedom. The FSF is an advocacy organization that raises awareness about key issues that impact the future of users' freedoms and rights, and finds volunteers and pays staff to advocate about these issues. Conservancy is a fiscal sponsor, which means one of our key activities is operational work, meeting the logistical and organizational needs of volunteers so they can focus on the production of great Free Software and Free Documentation. Meanwhile, both Conservancy and FSF dedicated themselves to sponsoring software projects: the FSF through the GNU project, and Conservancy through its member projects. And, most importantly, both charities stand up for the rights of users by enforcing and defending copyleft licenses such as the GNU GPL.
Conservancy and the FSF show in concrete terms that two charities can work together to increase their impact. Last year, our organizations collaborated on many projects, such as the proposed FCC rule changes for wireless devices, jointly handled a GPL enforcement action against Canonical, Ltd., published the principles of community-oriented GPL enforcement, and continued our collaboration on copyleft.org. We're already discussing lots of ways that the two organizations can work together in 2016! Your browser does not support the element. Perhaps you can or ?
I'm proud to give so much of my time and energy to both these excellent organizations. But, I also give my money as well: I was the first person in history to become an Associate Member of the FSF (back in November 2002), and have gladly paid my monthly dues since then. Today, I also signed up as an annual Supporter of Conservancy, because I'm want to ensure that Conservancy's meets its current pledge match — the next 215 Supporters who sign up before January 31st will double their donation via the match.
For just US$20 each month, you make sure the excellent work of both these organizations can continue. This is quite a deal: if you are employed, University-educated professional living in the industrialized world, US$20 is probably the same amount you'd easily spend on a meals at restaurants or other luxuries. Isn't it even a better luxury to know that these two organizations can have employ a years' worth of effort of standing up for your software freedom in 2016? You can make the real difference by making your charitable contribution to these two organizations today:
Please don't wait: both fundraising deadlines are just six days away!
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Who has two thumbs and just signed up as an annual supporter? . . . Points at self and says, "This guy."
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A Special Appeal for Support by Bradley M. Kuhn
Software Freedom Conservancy at 2016-01-15T20:53:38Z via Impeller To: Public CC: Followers
Video URL: https://sfconservancy.org/videos/bkuhn-sfconservancy-supporter-2015.ogv
Main URL: https://sfconservancy.org/blog/2015/dec/29/bkuhn-2015-fundraising-video/
In this video, Bradley M. Kuhn, Conservancy's Distinguished Technologist and President, asks you to support Conservancy. Bradley explains a few details of what Conservancy does for its member projects and the Free Software community and the benefits of becoming a Supporter. Your browser does not support the element. Perhaps you can
Note that if you are in the USA, you should renew or join in the next few days to be eligible for a tax deduction on your 2015 taxes (to the extent permitted). Also, Conservancy currently has a match provided by Private Internet Access, which will double your supporter donation if you make it soon!
This video is also available on Youtube.
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Hey you, Free Software User! Yes you. @conservancy needs your support! Please join, donate, or just spread the word!: https://sfconservancy.org/supporter/Michael R. Bernstein at 2016-01-15T19:29:50Z
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2016-01-14T17:29:39Z via Identi.ca Web To: Public CC: Followers
openssh client vulnerabiilty
Disable the undocumented UseRoaming in your config.
echo "UseRoaming no" | sudo tee -a /etc/ssh/ssh_config
or
echo "UseRoaming no" >>~/.ssh/config
or both.
If you only connect to save ssh servers you should be fine, but this bug
could be exploited to disclose private keys.
Not sure why a test feature was enabled by default, especially one that can leak private keys.
UseRoaming looks to me like something that should explicitly be disabled by default in the config files just to be sure.
The patch is removing the parts that start up roaming in the client.
http://undeadly.org/cgi?action=article&sid=20160114142733&mode=expanded
Meanwhile...
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