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Is there something like LinkedIn, but without big tech involvement, no data collection, no ads, open source, and preferably decentralized (maybe Fediverse or even P2P)? (lemmy.world)
Is there something like GitHub, but without big tech involvement, no data collection, no ads, open source, and preferably decentralized (maybe Fediverse or even P2P)? in c/opensource@lemmy.ml
[–] fajre@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Yes, the main reason I’d want federation is for public access and decentralization. For personal or small-team use, running it privately is enough.

Is there something like GitHub, but without big tech involvement, no data collection, no ads, open source, and preferably decentralized (maybe Fediverse or even P2P)? in c/opensource@lemmy.ml
[–] fajre@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Is there something wrong with Gitlab?

Not inherently—GitLab works fine, but it’s corporate-owned, collects some data, and isn’t fully decentralized. If your goal is privacy, open source, and independence from Big Tech, that’s why people look for alternatives like Gitea, Forgejo, or federated solutions.

How do you introduce the Fediverse to other people? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] fajre@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Me: Imagine reddit for left wing, privacy obsessed, Linux nerds.

Anyone else: I really don’t want to.

/scene

lmao

How do you introduce the Fediverse to other people? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] fajre@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Got my first ad (or at least, the first I noticed) after submitting this. How ironic

lol

Is there something like GitHub, but without big tech involvement, no data collection, no ads, open source, and preferably decentralized (maybe Fediverse or even P2P)? in c/opensource@lemmy.ml
[–] fajre@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Not just storage costs — mainly for privacy, avoiding Big Tech control, and having an open-source, decentralized alternative where I’m not tracked or subjected to ads.

What do you think: should all government software be open source? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] fajre@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

All software should be open source.

Yeah!

What do you think: should all government software be open source? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] fajre@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Classic: modern policies, prehistoric execution.

What do you think: should all government software be open source? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] fajre@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I agree there are cases where sensitivity matters, like national security or systems tied to critical infrastructure. But when it comes to publicly funded software developed specifically for government use, the default should be open by principle. Exceptions can exist, but they must be justified — not the other way around. With COTS products like Microsoft Office, it’s different because the government is just a customer, not the owner of the development.

What do you think: should all government software be open source? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] fajre@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago

Absolutely!

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What do you think: should all government software be open source? (lemmy.world)
 

I’ve been thinking about transparency and security in the public sector. Do you think all government software and platforms should be open source?

Some countries have already made progress in this area:

  • Estonia: digital government services with open and auditable APIs.
  • United Kingdom: several open source government projects and systems published on GitHub.
  • France and Canada: policies encouraging the use of free and open source software in public agencies.

Possible benefits:

  • Full transparency: anyone can audit the code, ensuring there is no corruption, hidden flaws, or unauthorized data collection.
  • Enhanced security: public reviews help identify vulnerabilities quickly.
  • Cost reduction: less dependency on private vendors and lower spending on proprietary licenses.
  • Flexibility and innovation: public agencies can adapt systems to their needs without relying on external solutions.

Possible challenges:

  • Maintenance and updating of complex systems.
  • Protecting sensitive data without compromising citizen privacy.
  • Political or bureaucratic resistance to opening the code.

Do you think this could be viable in the governments of your countries? How could we start making this a reality globally?

Is there something like GitHub, but without big tech involvement, no data collection, no ads, open source, and preferably decentralized (maybe Fediverse or even P2P)? in c/opensource@lemmy.ml
[–] fajre@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

interesting!

Is there something like GitHub, but without big tech involvement, no data collection, no ads, open source, and preferably decentralized (maybe Fediverse or even P2P)? in c/opensource@lemmy.ml
[–] fajre@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I self-host forgejo, it’s one of the easiest systems I self-host.

But which features other than a plain git repo are you looking for? That will mostly determine your options. There are tons of git repos, and even just a plain git repo on a server with an ssh tunnel is enough if you don’t need anything beyond that.

My main goal is to stay independent from big tech and have full control over my data, but I’m still new to programming (2/8 in Software Engineering).

My grub theme in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] fajre@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Fun fact: you didn’t have to reinstall; you can actually boot up a live usb and chroot into your install to fix things.

That’s what I tried! But I couldn’t do it! I should have asked for help.

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What are the largest PeerTube instances? (lemmy.world)
 

Hey everyone, I’m trying to explore PeerTube, but I noticed that the official instance list (https://instances.joinpeertube.org/) doesn’t allow filtering by number of users or amount of content.

Does anyone know which are the largest instances in terms of users and content?

Thanks!

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My grub theme (lemmy.ml)
 

The background (versions) and the yellow text change with each reboot :D

https://github.com/Lxtharia/minegrub-theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgeouYCwGI4

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Is there something like GitHub, but without big tech involvement, no data collection, no ads, open source, and preferably decentralized (maybe Fediverse or even P2P)? (lemmy.world)
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Is there something like GitHub, but without big tech involvement, no data collection, no ads, open source, and preferably decentralized (maybe Fediverse or even P2P)? (lemmy.world)
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How do you introduce the Fediverse to other people? (lemmy.world)
 

Guys, when you talk about the Fediverse to friends, family, or colleagues, how do you explain it?

Do you call it a “decentralized social network,” an “alternative to big tech,” or “a collection of open-source networks”? And how do you convince someone to create an account on Mastodon, Lemmy, Pixelfed, etc., without them getting scared by technical terms like instance, federated, or peer-to-peer?

I’m asking because my so-called friends don’t believe me and even call me crazy when I talk about this “nonsense.”

The future is open source, decentralized, and federated!

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How do you introduce the Fediverse to other people? (lemmy.world)
 

Guys, when you talk about the Fediverse to friends, family, or colleagues, how do you explain it?

Do you call it a “decentralized social network,” an “alternative to big tech,” or “a collection of open-source networks”? And how do you convince someone to create an account on Mastodon, Lemmy, Pixelfed, etc., without them getting scared by technical terms like instance, federated, or peer-to-peer?

I’m asking because my so-called friends don’t believe me and even call me crazy when I talk about this “nonsense.”

The future is open source, decentralized, and federated!

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