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I've finally joined the #fediverse on the FOSS-themed #mastodon instance fosstodon.org. You can follow me there at @uwehermann@fosstodon.org. @uwehermann" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">fosstodon.org/@uwehermann

Your regularly scheduled reminder: I don't really use this account anymore, these days I'm much more active in the #fediverse on the FOSS-themed #mastodon instance fosstodon.org. You can follow me there at @uwehermann@fosstodon.org.

Random reminder: I don't really use this account anymore, these days I'm much more active in the #fediverse on the FOSS-themed #mastodon instance fosstodon.org. You can follow me there at @uwehermann@fosstodon.org.

I just posted my feedback for the proposed EU legislation that would prevent you from running #openwrt, #lineageos, etc. on your devices. Deadline is midnight Brussels time. If you want to leave your feedback, hurry up. blog.mehl.mx/2019/protect-f… fsfe.org/activities/rad…

they said the wifi regulation won't affect our ability to install free software. they were lying.

Make your voice heard! New EU regulation would make it impossible to install custom firmware on embedded devices, WiFi routers and smartphones. We have until midnight on monday!! ec.europa.eu/info/law/bette…

Made a new #music video / arrangement / remix of a #creativecommons guitar track. I'm abusing a bunch of percussion and other instruments that I cannot really play. If any actual musicians watch this, I'm very sorry I made your eyes and ears bleed. youtube.com/watch?v=-ozLDL…

Interesting read about the #fediverse (decentralized, federated FOSS services, including the #mastodon for microblogging, #peertube for video sharing, #pixelfed for photo sharing, and lots more). "What on Earth is the fediverse and why does it matter?" newatlas.com/what-is-the-fe…

This is an incredibly accurate view of C++ in my experience as well, and something I find quite troubling for the language....

"Debian is back in the Mastodon/GNU Social fediverse, follow @debian" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">fosstodon.org/@debian" by Laura Arjona Reina dlvr.it/Qv5Rcw

1.8 million Android devices are running the LineageOS custom ROM xda-developers.com/1-8-million-an…

In three years, we've made great strides in our mission to create a 100% encrypted Web. via @TechCrunch techcrunch.com/2018/09/14/thr…

Great research and *phenomenal* tl;dr: "We reviewed 28 popular home routers for basic hardening features. None performed well. Oh, and we found a bug in the Linux/MIPS architecture." cyber-itl.org/2018/12/07/a-l…

I have verified that chips placed at 180 degrees don't function as intended, and replacing the chip next to them does not improve their operation.

HTTPS Everywhere remains an important tool in your toolbox for keeping yourself safe on the web. eff.org/deeplinks/2018…

Copyleft is the best legal tool we have for protecting the rights of software users, and our Licensing and Compliance Lab makes sure that tool is at full power by providing fundamental licensing education. Learn more about what they've been up to in 2018: u.fsf.org/2q5

Check out this open-source educational dev board with an open-source FPGA toolchain. It even comes with an updated version of my open-source WTFpga introduction-to-FPGAs workshop:

Did we mention that with $20+/month recurring donation you can get a Let's Encrypt bumper sticker? Show your support for encryption and a more secure Web, even in stop-and-go traffic. letsencrypt.org/donate/

So I made a new hand pan @creativecommons music video. Full samples/stems available over at @ccMixterMusic for re-use/remixing. youtube.com/watch?v=K-QrCF… #music #newmusic #handpan #spacedrum #newsong

#PulseView 0.4.1 is released! Cursor snapping, analog-to-digital conversion (e.g. for decoders), theme support, annotation export, performance improvements, and lots more. sigrok.org/blog/pulseview… #sigrok