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@JessTheUnstill #Linux and #computer nerd here, just read my bio, 
. That aside, I don't include it in any conversation and I don't give a shit what #kernel, #os, #wm, etc. you use. Little secret, I help people use their #windows10, #windows11 and #macos machines because I like to know how everything works. When people ask about differences, I am honest and objective. Maybe one day the #FOSS purists will give up the tirade and start acting like humans. I won't hold my breath, 
Passionate about operating system, I sold my soul to the penguin from the first meeting in 1995. Bidouilleur in the soul, I never stopped, to hack and experiment. Self -taught in permanent training. Big comic book fan, I also like music and motorcycle that I have practiced for many years daily.
Passionné de système d'exploitation, j'ai vendu mon ame au pingouin dés la première rencontre en 1995. Bidouilleur dans l'ame, je n'ai jamais cessé, de bidouiller et expérimenter. Autodidacte en formation permanente. Gros fan de bande dessinée, j'aime aussi la musique et la moto que j ai pratiqué pendant de nombreuses années quotidiennement.
#Introduction #OS #Linux #Unix #Code #Mame #reseau #opensource #libre #python #kvm #shell #script #systemd #kernel #lineageos #virus #malware #hacking
@hosford42 @Em0nM4stodon Of course! Since you're already on Mastodon, the first thing I'd suggest is replacing all Big Tech social platforms with fediverse alternatives. That means Instagram with @pixelfed 
, YouTube with @peertube 
, Reddit with Lemmy 
Next step - switch from WhatsApp or Messenger to @signalapp 
It's a secure, private messenger with end-to-end encryption (E2EE) - actually, WhatsApp is based on Signal's protocol. I also use @matrix 
- it's a decentralized messenger with E2EE too. It works kind of like the fediverse - you choose a server where your messages and data are stored, and when you chat with someone, the servers federate.
You should also replace Gmail - it's pure Big Tech. I use Protom Mail 
, but I'm thinking about switching to @Tutanota. Their company seems more focused on email, while Proton is building a whole ecosystem. Both are encrypted and have great privacy policies 
Now, about browsing the internet - instead of Chrome or other trackers, I recommend @brave 
It has a built-in ad blocker and blocks tracking scripts. It also protects against fingerprinting and other privacy threats 
And what about search engines? Time to dethrone Google. I use DuckDuckGo 
, @StartpageSearch, and Brave Search. Each has pros and cons, but all claim to protect your privacy.
You mentioned logging into many accounts with Google 
- unfortunately, there's no universal way to switch to manual login. You have to check each service's settings one by one. Once you do, I recommend using a password manager that doesn't collect your metadata - @bitwarden 
It's open-source, had no major leaks, and you can even host it yourself.
Want to go all in? Replace your operating system. It's a later step, but a powerful one. For desktop - Linux 
For smartphone - @GrapheneOS Both are privacy-focused and offer top-level security
Hope this helps you build your long-term path away from Big Tech. If you have questions, feel free to ask!
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FOSS NEWS
Mastodon plans to roll out post quoting with protection options in version 4.5, will be available on mastodon.online and mastodon.social next week:
https://betanews.com/2025/09/12/mastodon-to-roll-out-post-quoting-with-powerful-protection-options/
PeerTube Adds Live Stream Scheduling Option in Latest Release:
https://news.itsfoss.com/peertube-7-3/
Bluesky launches a new private bookmarks feature:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/9/bluesky-launches-a-new-private-bookmarks-feature/
Firefox 143 will include Google Lens integration, more search integrations (e.g. for stock market data), offline AI model (Page Buddy):
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/09/firefox-google-lens-stock-market-ai-page-buddy-features
(Yeah more Google spyware! More garbage for LibreWolf devs to remove...)
Firefox launches a new AI-powered 'shake to summarize' feature for iOS devices:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/9/firefox-launches-a-new-ai-powered-shake-to-summarize-feature-for-ios-devices/
Mullvad VPN adds QUIC obfuscation for WireGuard to bypass censorship:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/9/mullvad-vpn-adds-quic-obfuscation-for-wireguard-to-bypass-censorship/
Signal Introduces Paid Features (e.g. paid storage options):
https://news.itsfoss.com/signal-secure-backups-feature/
Spotube 5.0 released with plugin-based support for music metadata services (MusicBrainz and ListenBrainz), playback and performance improvements, etc.:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/9/spotube-5-0-adds-plugin-powered-metadata-playback-and-performance-upgrades-and-much-more/
Immich 1.141 improves beta timeline, adds similar photo search & DigitalOcean deployment:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/9/immich-1-141-improves-beta-timeline-adds-similar-photo-search-and-digitalocean-deployment/
Redox OS plans for multiple editions, better hardware and software support, expanding programming language and build system support, COSMIC desktop and Wayland support, etc.:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Redox-OS-2026-Plans
WinBoat ─ Run Windows apps on 
Linux with 
seamless integration:
Welches OS nutzt du auf deinem primären Smartphone?
Do you have time to speack about the end of Windows 10 and the upgrade to Linux?
https://anonsys.net/display/bf69967c-1868-b795-e903-2c6997840033
Eerie Linux posted an extensive introduction to using CP/M that assumes no previous knowledge of early operating systems. They also link to other posts they wrote on the evolution of CP/M.
https://eerielinux.wordpress.com/2025/08/28/a-gentle-introduction-to-cp-m
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Poll of the Day — Multi-choice! Restarted
You asked for it — now you can pick all the OSes you use daily!
We know Mastodon leans techy... let’s see how that shows up in your OS mix 
Which OS(es), grouped for coverage, do you use daily?
Reply with why you use it too
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#Natenom
Wer kann mir ein #OS-Produkt empfehlen, mit dem Dateien mit Endung -msg unter #Linux angeschaut, vielleicht auch bearbeitet werden können?
Und eine vertrauenswürdige Quelle, wo ich das herbekomme?
#FediHelp #Schwarmwissen #OpenOffice #FreieSoftware statt #Microsoft ...
Please, #FOSS world, we need something like #ChromeOS
Dear Santa. For Windows-10-end-of-support-day in October, please may we have a dead simple bulletproof all-free #OS that gets old PCs online without a #Google account, and does nothing else?
The End of #Windows10 is looming. The world needs a simpler, easy, quick, snackable alternative
https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/21/foss_chromeos_please/
Idk if something like this exists.
It would be interesting to see how useful the idea of having process groups where they come with a scheduling configuration so that whilst running the OS you can use the optimal scheduling algorithm for the process groups. 
Poll of the Day
Past polls got great engagement — let’s go even bigger this time!
This is Mastodon, so we know the audience is a bit more techie... let’s see how that reflects in the results!
Which OS are you using right now?
(Feel free to reply with why you use it too )
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Tails 7.0~rc1 is out for testing
Official release planned for Oct 16 
Built on Debian 13 & GNOME 48 
Brings updated apps (GIMP 3.0.4, Audacity 3.7.3, Electrum 4.5.8 & more) 
Improved hardware support
New RAM requirement: 3 GB 
Slower boot (fix coming) 
Privacy-focused OS, now open for community feedback 
#Arikoto NOW HAS USERSPACE SUPPORT AFTER 3 OR SO MONTHS!!!
This is a HUGE step for the project and I'm glad to have gotten here.
In fact, during this I also noticed that we didn't have proper preemptive scheduling (the shell was keeping the entire kernel scheduling system alive, I have no clue why or how I did that but I did) so I fixed it!
As always, you can find it and try it out on #GitHub here:
https://github.com/IAmTheNerdNextDoor/arikoto
100% of reviewers have rated Visual DOS 2024 Tech Preview 5 stars.
No, I will not tell you it's only been 1 review, that's irrelevant. Visual DOS Tech Preview is a 5-star Operating System