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Ok, Does this exist??

I hear a lot of talk about how so much of tech was built by queer people. People joking whenever bigots start boycotting Rainbows that they'd best shut off their computers, because the whole stack is built by people represented by it.

Does the book highlighting that, really giving the stories of just how filled with gay, trans, etc. stories early (mid, and modern) computing is?

Because, if it does, I'd love to read it, and if it doesn't.. it *should*, and I almost never use that word. But queer history is being erased all the time and fighting back against that is important.

I don't know my computing history all that well, but I know that many of the major players still are alive and may be willing to tell stories to someone. But we've only got that option for so much longer. I'm stuck as a queer unix-dabbler with very little writing experience wondering if since this idea has come to me, I'm going to have to give it a try.

I know I have a lot of ideas that never get enough of my attention to get off the ground, so if this one grabs you, run with it with my blessing. If you can make this happen, do it. If you'd like to help me do so, I'd welcome the aid. I know I'm under qualified to take this on.

#unix#bsd#linux

Is there a MacOS GUI tool that's good for comparing hard drives to find out which files on one or the other are unique?

I've got hard drives where they're substantially the same (backups), but there are enough unique files (not just unique versions but unique files) that I just need help finding those faster so I know what I have and what I can erase and re-dedicate. #MacOS #AskFedi

For privacy reasons, I intend to start paying with cash where practical. Other people who pay cash: any tips or tricks?

• Am I going to resent the inconvenience of cash?
• How often do you have to withdraw cash?
• Is there any reason to carry bills larger than $20?
• How do you prevent coins from accumulating?
• Is there a wallet that stores coins in a compact way?
• Are there any businesses that give a discount for cash?

Allright, asking for linux laptop advice, may the gods have mercy on me.
For some time, I've wanted to buy a 'bug-out laptop': a cheap refurbished laptop with linux Mint and a large hard drive to put my life's work on that I could take with me in an emergency. With GnuImp and some other things, I would be able to keep making comics and updating my websites, even if not at maximum quality/convenience.

What stopped me is that for some time, I could not even afford the cheapest options.
#Askfedi

okay, so i set up a GtS instance and want to post some of my most popular toots from the past 5 years. (like just copying and pasting, not literally importing.)

is there a way to see which of my toots Did Numbers aside from using the API to paginate very slowly through them and filter/sort the results by reblog/favourite count?

*edit: current *Mastodon* archives contain boost & like count and can easily be parsed/sorted, but not Hometown, the fork this server runs.

Hi, All!

I wonder if you would be willing to share any insights or experiences you might have navigating the following (boosts appreciated)

1. #Codependence / enmeshment within a romantic partnership and the resulting loss of self / self knowledge / being in touch with your own desires

2. Navigating partnership in which one person is dealing with chronic #disability

Thanks!
#askFedi

I have a slab of metal and glass known as a Kindle Fire HD aka Kindle Touch (4th Generation) model X43Z60.

I'm trying to make it useful again, but nothing seems to work. The `;enter_demo` exploit doesn't reboot to demo mode, it doesn't mount as a drive when plugged into a computer. I can only access it via ADB. It refuses to enter fastboot.

Trying to follow the guides at kindlemodding.org/ but for this device it says LEGACY and none of those routes seem to work.

Kindle Modding WikiHomeDocumentation on the Kindle hacking and internals

From a recent visit to an ENT (ear, nose, throat) physician, it appears I have a painful condition known as trigeminal neuralgia aka tic douloureux. It is resulting in it being very painful to eat, drink, swallow, brush teeth, smile, sleep, and even breathe sometimes, and has been intense for a few weeks now.

And a first-line treatment (the drug Trileptal, -- oxcarbazepine) that I am taking for a mental health condition could instead be doing the opposite reaction and exacerbating the condition.

Does anyone have any stories you can share about the condition and possibly treatment that worked for you or someone you know? It seems to be less discussed in the non-clinical setting.

A family member’s Surface laptop went dark the other day. It seems to be Windows-related. I offered to “fix” it for them by installing Ubuntu. I’m thinking of going with Gnome since Unity is too different from the Windows UI, so they’re not completely disoriented. Or should I go with KDE?

If you’ve introduced a Windows user to Linux before, please share your tips!

Hey fedi, I need a good offline note-taking application. Suggestions? Here's my criteria:

-Offline only, with local database file that I can sync/back up myself.
-Plain-text FIRST, plain-text only OK too.
-Can categorize notes in different "notebooks" or whatever
-No preference GUI/TUI.

It's frustrating to see that everywhere I searched, I only found cloud-based, electron clients or unmaintained ones from 2010 that won't even build from source anymore.

Thanks!

TIL that a core aspect of "me" is that layers are a huge part of my makeup. I was finally able to fully share this with my husband today in a way he can grok, just in time to be divorcing in mere weeks.

I have layers in financial decisions, moral compasses, love languages, and more.

Is this relatable?

Ich habe da mal etwas für #FragDasFediverse.

Da meine #Synology DS710+ inzwischen auch schon 12 Jahre oder mehr auf dem Buckel hat, mache ich mir langsam Gedanken über eine mögliche Nachfolge. Ich nutze mein #NAS hauptsächlich für Urlaubsvideos und Urlaubsfotos.

Dabei überlege ich mir, ob ich mir wieder eine Synology hole oder u. U. ein #Qnap Gerät. Die Frage ist nur, ob ein Qnap wesentliche Vorteile gegenüber einer Synology mitbringt oder ober dass Jacke wie Hose ist?

Ebenso schwirren mir Gedanken über ein Selbstbau-NAS im Kopf herum. Es gibt da ja #TrueNAS und #Openmediavault. Welche Vor- bzw. Nachteile haben die beiden genannten Lösungen gegenüber? Gibt es noch andere Softwarelösungen? Wäre für so etwas ein #RaspberryPi bzgl. Leistung ausreichend?

Was mir noch wichtig wäre, dass man mit diesem NAS auch so etwas wie #SabNZBD, #Nextcloud o. ä. installieren und nutzen kann. Ob dies dann über #Docker oder einer anderen Lösung genutzt wird, ist mir jetzt erst einmal egal.

Was ist mir noch wichtig:
- Der Stromverbrauch sollte sich in Grenzen halten
- Die Installation und Wartung sollte keine 87 Semester IT-Studium benötigen
- Was spricht für eine Selbstbau-Lösung, was dagegen?
- Habe ich bei meinen Überlegungen etwas übersehen?

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