I love that there are free open-source programs that can just use my printer and scanner effectively. I used to think I had to use the associated proprietary software, which is almost always terrible.

#opensource #foss #linux

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These unjust age verification laws will force more people into "piracy."

It reminds me of that Gabe Newell quote about "piracy":

"We think there is a fundamental misconception about piracy. Piracy is almost always a service problem and not a pricing problem," he said. "If a pirate offers a product anywhere in the world, 24 x 7, purchasable from the convenience of your personal computer, and the legal provider says the product is region-locked, will come to your country 3 months after the US release, and can only be purchased at a brick and mortar store, then the pirate's service is more valuable."

https://www.escapistmagazine.com/Valves-Gabe-Newell-Says-Piracy-Is-a-Service-Problem/

#Privacy #OpenSource #FOSS #Linux #AgeVerification #GabeNewell #Steam #Valve #AB1043 #California

I realize it’s getting harder and harder for end users, but we shouldn’t make it too easy for them. We need to start looking into where software comes from and always try to use #FOSS whenever possible

WTF?

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