Scott Nesbitt @scottnesbitt@mastodon.social
Writer of stuff. Thinker of thoughts. Reader of books. Introvert. Community moderator at Opensource.com. I don't take myself seriously & do all of my own stunts
.@richardfontana@twitter.com gives an insider's look at drafting the #GPLv3 license https://opensource.com/article/18/6/gplv3-anniversary (via @opensourceway@twitter.com)
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I remember quite good that the end of Google Reader was just shortly before we released the first version of Nextcloud News (back then ownCloud). We had a Google Reader import right from the beginning and many users where happy that they could switch from Google to a self-hosted Free Software solution right away. And Nextcloud News is/was not the only solution available. So I agree with you, that it is not a excuse for the rise of Facebook and Twitter.
Want to help celebrate 24 years of @FreeDOS_Project@twitter.com? Then grab this useful cheat sheet https://opensource.com/article/18/6/freedos-commands-cheat-sheet (via @opensourceway@twitter.com)
Anyone complaining about the Google shutting down Reader had more than enough time to find and adapt to an alternative. And, yes, there are (and were) a number of options.
Blaming the death of Google Reader for the rise of Facebook and Twitter as primary (and often unreliable) news sources is a poor excuse for not taking the time to find another option (2/2)
It's been 5 years since Google pulled the plug on Reader, and there are people still whinging about ot. I'm not Google's biggest fan or booster, but the company gave 1) several months' notice that they were discontinuing Reader, and 2) detailed instructions for exporting feeds. (1/2)
Start your week with the latest from The Monday Kickoff https://mondaykickoff.com/kickoff-for-july-2-2018?pk_campaign=rss-feed If you're looking for it, the RSS feed is here: https://mondaykickoff.com/feed
Well, kids, it's once again time for your dear ol' Uncle Scotty to bid the online world 'adieu' for a couple of days. Take care, stay safe, and try to keep the music evil.
And when we next meet, it'll be July ...
RT @openculture@twitter.com: Harlan Ellison’s Wonderful Rant on Why Writers Should Always Get Paid.
He died today at the age of 84. RIP. http://bit.ly/2aqfHPm
🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/openculture/status/1012508700655980545
.@jonobacon@twitter.com's latest #TheOpenOrg video explains how to plan projects in the open, without the stress https://opensource.com/open-organization/18/6/guide-to-gathering-project-requirements
.@RyanVanderwerf@twitter.com introduces GalecinoCar: A Java-based self-driving vehicle https://opensource.com/article/18/6/galecino-car (via @opensourceway@twitter.com)
A quick guide to the evolution of #blockchain and why #opensource is at the heart of it https://opensource.com/article/18/6/blockchain-guide-next-generation (via @opensourceway@twitter.com)
Is there a proprietary too you wish had an #opensource alternative? Share your picks by leaving a comment on this article @opensourceway@twitter.com https://opensource.com/article/18/6/proprietary-tool-alternative
This morning's random song list started with Phineas Newborn Jr. followed by Hellhammer. It's going to be an interesting Friday ...
Productivity in plain text https://lukespear.co.uk/plaintext-productivity #productivity
How to Improve Your Writing Style in 10 Minutes or Fewer http://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/by-writing-goal/improve-my-writing/brush-up-on-your-style-in-10-minutes-or-less #writing
'Queries of a support nature ...' Really???
Why libraries need to get with apps and APIs https://opensource.com/article/18/6/folio (via @opensourceway@twitter.com)
13 must-read books to take your #DevOps skills to the next level https://opensource.com/article/18/6/13-books-devops-practitioners (via @opensourceway@twitter.com)
Wow, looks like this was the right day to look for unconnected alternatives to #GoogleHome:
4 ways Flutter makes #mobile app development delightful https://opensource.com/article/18/6/flutter (via @opensourceway@twitter.com)
