I try to be as minimalist as possible about the digital software I use and to only use it as a tool, not as endless entertainment. I run a custom dwm, along with CLI only software, my only GUI software is Firefox. I don't use social media whatsoever, aside from Lemmygrad.
For a while I was on the Gemini protocol, liking the simple aspect of it. Though, it's become way too reactionary, it's filled with conservatives debating white genocide and so on. I did find Carl Newport's Digital Minimalism book of help, though in some aspects it was too bland in my opinion.
Like you said, at the moment we should change how we approach technology itself, and we shouldn't do it as everything devices. I can hardly focus when I'm not reading on my eBook reader, I don't even use addictive services. I can use just fine an early 2010s laptop as my main computer, though I can't come here because the browser lags too much. Everything else is quite good in my case, and it fits my writing needs nicely.
Speaking of analog devices that were replaced by phones, I very much enjoy analog watches. Not the fancy, shiny ones, but normal watches. They're much more practical than any phone for checking the clock in my opinion. I also own a calculator that's solar powered, and it's a great experience.
Yeah I definitely saw what you mean, much of the Linux, Small Web, etc. is very anti-technology and goes reactionary most of the time. Partly cause it's full of conservatives. I criticise new useless technology such as Smart TVs because it's capitalism's way of "innovation" that is predatory, not because new = bad. Too bad there aren't more leftists in the FOSS communities, though.
Xfce is nice! I used it myself for a while, though I came back to tiling, I found it too inefficient. With a twm I can use my computer at the speed I like. I run myself a Gemini capsule and Gopherhole for quite a while now, I could give you more information if you wish!
Speaking of small web communities, check out: https://yesterweb.org. You probably know them, but they recently shut down and put out an amazing manifesto of how to grow a community, you should definitely read it. The admins were also Marxists.
I’m glad that you are also an analog technology enjoyer, there’s just something else to these devices that smartphones and computers cannot really provide. It’s quite an amazing feeling I like to share with the people I meet, not many people have seen, not even typed, on a typewriter. Sharing the magic is the least I could do.
I sadly haven't tried a typewrtier.. yet. I'll see if I can get my hands on one, though the simple editing that you do digitally when writing is unbeatable.
Yeah 4chan’s /g/ is exactly like that, they were the guys that got me to read the Unabomber Manifesto. And even back in my worse days I knew Kaczyński was batshit insane, couldn’t really believe people would unironically try and spread his idiotic message.
Look at Luke Smith and how he praises the Unabomber and other such figures, even has a video saying imagination is demonic, lol. Same with DistroTube, both are far-righters.
And correctly so! My TV is a CRT and it works just fine. And also is a reason why I don’t really care for 4k Ultra HD torrents and just settle for 720p (Remember when 720p was called HD? I sure do). Bruh even standard resolution, known as 480p, is prefect enough for me lmao.
Yeah there's a constant competition of "MORE PIXELS! MORE QUALITY!" but it's barely distinguishable on an average screen. It's just the techbro conception of "progress"
Look around, they are making your software! Not fanboying about it on reactionary internet forums or shilling shitcoins B)
Haha, fair
Edit: Thanks for linking me to Dillo! I'll check it out. I have experience hosting things, so I could help you, if you want to make something like a community or whatever, if you want.
Now that's something I haven't heard of! Thank you for mentioning it, I'll definitely look into it!
Also you are quoting me wrong, you should add an additional line after the quote to fix it xd
I sadly haven’t tried a typewrtier… yet. I’ll see if I can get my hands on one, though the simple editing that you do digitally when writing is unbeatable.
I think more and pace myself better when typing on a typewriter, I also look out more for mistakes and generally think a lot before I lay it down on paper. It's a different mode of production you could say, but yes. The versatility of the text editor or word processor is simply unmatched in the modern world. I just like the limitations and requirements that the typewriters put on me.
Look at Luke Smith and how he praises the Unabomber and other such figures, even has a video saying imagination is demonic, lol. Same with DistroTube, both are far-righters.
It's hard to say the first didn't influence me, he was one of the few who made Linux videos in 2016 and 2017, before Youtube Linux really blew up. So unfortunately he was the guy I looked up to. Yeaaaahhh... Quite a shameful past, but I'm not afraid to admit it.
Luke is the premier petit bougie sympathiser… „Oh you rent? Just buy land soycuck!”. What a fucking moron.
Yeah there’s a constant competition of “MORE PIXELS! MORE QUALITY!” but it’s barely distinguishable on an average screen. It’s just the techbro conception of “progress”
Progress means better treats. That's unfortunately the mindset of every anti-PRL idiot born in the 1970's. They didn't have jeans, Sony, Philips, Nintendo or other shit. Who fucking cares they've had guaranteed education, work, housing, high quality healthcare and more. Now that it's all collapsing it's just an inconvenience as long as they can keep their white BMW SUV. Fucking hell.
Haha, fair
B)
Also keep in mind, the Dillo+ I linked is a fork of standard Dillo. It add more features including support for Gopher and Gemini. Also thank you for wanting to help me! While UNIX like operating systems is something I pretty much mastered as I've got 7 years of experience as a day to day user, hosting is something I've yet to get into. I'll try to figure things out as I go and maybe I'll nag you when shit hits the fan lmao
I try to be as minimalist as possible about the digital software I use and to only use it as a tool, not as endless entertainment. I run a custom dwm, along with CLI only software, my only GUI software is Firefox. I don't use social media whatsoever, aside from Lemmygrad.
For a while I was on the Gemini protocol, liking the simple aspect of it. Though, it's become way too reactionary, it's filled with conservatives debating white genocide and so on. I did find Carl Newport's Digital Minimalism book of help, though in some aspects it was too bland in my opinion.
Like you said, at the moment we should change how we approach technology itself, and we shouldn't do it as everything devices. I can hardly focus when I'm not reading on my eBook reader, I don't even use addictive services. I can use just fine an early 2010s laptop as my main computer, though I can't come here because the browser lags too much. Everything else is quite good in my case, and it fits my writing needs nicely.
Speaking of analog devices that were replaced by phones, I very much enjoy analog watches. Not the fancy, shiny ones, but normal watches. They're much more practical than any phone for checking the clock in my opinion. I also own a calculator that's solar powered, and it's a great experience.
Yeah I definitely saw what you mean, much of the Linux, Small Web, etc. is very anti-technology and goes reactionary most of the time. Partly cause it's full of conservatives. I criticise new useless technology such as Smart TVs because it's capitalism's way of "innovation" that is predatory, not because new = bad. Too bad there aren't more leftists in the FOSS communities, though.
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Xfce is nice! I used it myself for a while, though I came back to tiling, I found it too inefficient. With a twm I can use my computer at the speed I like. I run myself a Gemini capsule and Gopherhole for quite a while now, I could give you more information if you wish!
Speaking of small web communities, check out: https://yesterweb.org. You probably know them, but they recently shut down and put out an amazing manifesto of how to grow a community, you should definitely read it. The admins were also Marxists.
Edit: Thanks for linking me to Dillo! I'll check it out. I have experience hosting things, so I could help you, if you want to make something like a community or whatever, if you want.
Now that's something I haven't heard of! Thank you for mentioning it, I'll definitely look into it!
Also you are quoting me wrong, you should add an additional line after the quote to fix it xd
I think more and pace myself better when typing on a typewriter, I also look out more for mistakes and generally think a lot before I lay it down on paper. It's a different mode of production you could say, but yes. The versatility of the text editor or word processor is simply unmatched in the modern world. I just like the limitations and requirements that the typewriters put on me.
It's hard to say the first didn't influence me, he was one of the few who made Linux videos in 2016 and 2017, before Youtube Linux really blew up. So unfortunately he was the guy I looked up to. Yeaaaahhh... Quite a shameful past, but I'm not afraid to admit it. Luke is the premier petit bougie sympathiser… „Oh you rent? Just buy land soycuck!”. What a fucking moron.
Progress means better treats. That's unfortunately the mindset of every anti-PRL idiot born in the 1970's. They didn't have jeans, Sony, Philips, Nintendo or other shit. Who fucking cares they've had guaranteed education, work, housing, high quality healthcare and more. Now that it's all collapsing it's just an inconvenience as long as they can keep their white BMW SUV. Fucking hell.
B)
Also keep in mind, the Dillo+ I linked is a fork of standard Dillo. It add more features including support for Gopher and Gemini. Also thank you for wanting to help me! While UNIX like operating systems is something I pretty much mastered as I've got 7 years of experience as a day to day user, hosting is something I've yet to get into. I'll try to figure things out as I go and maybe I'll nag you when shit hits the fan lmao
Lol this conversation really sums up my linux journey too.