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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/41246302

We're having an event for Software Freedom Day. It is a world-wide event, and we are having one right here at Montclair State University in New Jersey.

September 20th, 2025 from 11am-4pm

We'll have talks about what free software is, and why it's important for everyone. What kind of software is available for your existing computer, and how you can use Free Software to use your computer past the date that the manufacturer wants to keep updating it. There will be a talk on self hosting, so that you can run services that reduce or replace your reliance on outside big tech companies, and keep better control of your data. Talks about Wikipedia and Open Source are proposed. There will also be a talk on Social Networking with free software called "Mastodon and the Fediverse" that will show how you can network with people without giving your data to big tech, and without the algorithms that don't work in your best interest.

Here a link for more information:

https://softwarefreedom.neocities.org/

We'll be happy to discuss any details.

 

We're having an event for Software Freedom Day. It is a world-wide event, and we are having one right here at Montclair State University in New Jersey.

We'll have talks about what free software is, and why it's important for everyone. What kind of software is available for your existing computer, and how you can use Free Software to use your computer past the date that the manufacturer wants to keep updating it. There will be a talk on self hosting, so that you can run services that reduce or replace your reliance on outside big tech companies, and keep better control of your data. Talks about Wikipedia and Open Source are proposed. There will also be a talk on Social Networking with free software called "Mastodon and the Fediverse" that will show how you can network with people without giving your data to big tech, and without the algorithms that don't work in your best interest.

Here a link for more information:

https://softwarefreedom.neocities.org/

We'll be happy to discuss any details.

[–] murph@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 2 months ago

Thunderstorms incoming, so looks like we're not riding, sorry folks.

I also have to talk to them about the AI art with misspellings.

 

I am late in posting this! #morristown #NJ #CriticalMass

Meet on the #morristowngreen at 6:30 Last Friday of every month, which is Tomorrow the 25th.

Bring helmets, bring friends, maybe bring lights. (Days are still one, probably don't have to yet) Most importantly, bring YOU

It's always a great, fun family #bike ride. No pressure, easy going. MORRISTOWN CRITICAL "MASS LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH Our 1 year re-boot anniversary is this month! Meet this Friday 6:30pm

 

I am late in posting this! #morristown #NJ #CriticalMass

Meet on the #morristowngreen at 6:30 Last Friday of every month, which is Tomorrow the 25th.

Bring helmets, bring friends, maybe bring lights. (Days are still one, probably don't have to yet) Most importantly, bring YOU

It's always a great, fun family #bike ride. No pressure, easy going.

#bicycle #newJersey

[–] murph@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 4 months ago

I have a relatively slow car with a manual transmission. It's a joy to drive, to accelerate, and then back off around the speed limit. It's well balanced, and handles well in turns. But the limits of the car are relatively low. I can enjoy it at sane speeds.

[–] murph@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

So, did this ever happen? I'd be game!

[–] murph@lemmy.sdf.org 12 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Even though I only really use it on one machine, (mnt pocket) I've contributed repeatedly to Debian. It's the bedrock upon which so much of the Linux ecosystem is built upon.

[–] murph@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 7 months ago

Haven't cared for any version of Windows, going back before 3.0 .

[–] murph@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Local to where?

[–] murph@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 8 months ago

But since then, there have been some very large increases, and a lot of price volatility.

Also, there have been record profits for the egg distributors.

[–] murph@lemmy.sdf.org 12 points 8 months ago

Follow hashtags for things you're interested in too.

[–] murph@lemmy.sdf.org 22 points 8 months ago (6 children)

Remember, there is no algorithm pushing people towards you, look around, follow people, and see who they follow.

[–] murph@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I recall Jorge talking on one of the podcasts, and heard a line like (paraphrased) "You can just run your own, integrated into your own CI/CD system that you're running"

Even though I've been running Linux for a long time, I feel like suddenly got a glimpse of what normal people might feel when we try to get them to use Linux at all.

[–] murph@lemmy.sdf.org 30 points 9 months ago (5 children)

Not sure if you're serious, but it's a bicycle wheel.

[–] murph@lemmy.sdf.org 16 points 9 months ago

Leave "Weird Al" alone!

 

It’s a great local convention for all sorts of gaming, they’re on the rebuild post-covid, but it’s always been a great event, lots of fun. Give it a shot! February 22-25th. #NJ #NewJersey #games #gameconvention

 

There is an AI focus this year, but regardless of your interests, there are always interesting things going on!

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