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Could you tell me more about what you mean by WordPress holding code for ransom? I tried searching but couldn't find much. I'm not sure why you consider applying this model to be "…

Thank you!

I use kmonad to make Space act as Control when held, and it's absolutely life-changing - not just in Emacs, but in all applications. This is my configuration - https://codeberg.org…

Are you sure the address actually exists on OpenStreetMap? You can add it with StreetComplete (Android) or Go Map (iOS).

I tell people to join it, and I help them join it. Here's an example of the steps I take to engage in such advocacy for XMPP. https://contrapunctus.codeberg.page/the-quick-and-easy…

At the risk of stating the blatantly obvious... Centralized architecture allows centralized control, notably over promotion and moderation. Facebook, Twitter/X, and other centraliz…

If Big Tech social platforms are junk food and the Fediverse is a healthy home-cooked meal, then what is Bluesky?

Pros of Organic Maps compared to OsmAnd - * Rendering and routing are faster (especially noticeable on older devices) * Renders 3D buildings * Far smpler UI, so it's hard for tech-…

You forgot energy wastage and environmental destruction.

ITYM "meant _no_ harm"

Correct, it's not currently available on Quicklisp. I made a Git version of this package in the past, and I may try to publish it on Quicklisp. (I should note that I'm not the auth…

Ah, thanks for the clarification. Quicklisp is very much maintained and is the de-facto standard method for installing Common Lisp packages :) Although there are alternatives, too …

I'm not sure what you mean - could you please elaborate on the question?

While the article might be from 1995, the library is still maintained. There have been releases each year since 2019, including one last month. https://ap5.com/

Thanks for reading :)

Shame jwz plays that referrer trick on people with the HN referrer - I was looking forward to an HN discussion about his criticisms of Google.

Thanks! I've been interested in mapping with drones myself, but the cost has kept me out. The 3D Model Repository sounds like what you want. https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/3D_…