BigTech uses open source if it increases their profit but they sabotage the philosophy behind it 
https://anonsys.net/display/bf69967c-4568-9943-dae1-b2d347263856
@jbz I hope @EUCommission and others take note of this #AntiCompetitive action and will act accordingly unless #Microsoft can actually cite a valid reason.
#Microsoft pulling such an #AssholeMove is inexcuseable *unless they actually evidence a serious #ToS violation they could not have resolved otherwise and that banning said user was the only possible recourse to secure their own systems and/or customers' data from a malicious actor.
Also didn't @EUCommission mandate #Compatibility & #Portability between these #Platforms?
Just a quick update on my search for a qualitative data analysis tool that works with Linux:
I found a list of tools and am checking them one by one.
If you have any experience of using any of the tools mentioned in the list, especially in a Linux environment, I would love to hear from you!
https://www.predictiveanalyticstoday.com/top-free-qualitative-data-analysis-software/
On #fvwm #xorg #windows #compatibility
With all the recent bullsh^H^H^Htalk about #xorg, I realised an interesting historical piece of information. As early as 1999, fvwm (and not twm, from which fvwm is based) supported a raised-over-unmanaged workaround.
Specifically, it was for the following XServer implementations:
"Hummingbird Communications Ltd."
"Network Computing Devices Inc."
"WRQ, Inc."
It looks as though there was a bug in these servers, where a raise of the windows was needed:
https://github.com/fvwmorg/fvwm3/blob/6000175467fada5d5329f2ecf9e1c0b99937b3ce/fvwm/stack.c#L1038
From what I can tell:
Hummingbird Communications Ltd were acquired:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hummingbird_Ltd.
Netwrok Computing Devices Inc:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_Computing_Devices
Defunct, but they did purchase some dumb terminals (TekXPress ) from Tektronix
WRQ Inc:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Attachmate_Group
I could find no further information other than the paragraph or so mentioned here.
If anyone has any additional information on the #XServer used and its quirks, I'd love to know.
This has been a piece of #fvwm history for over 30 years so I'd love to hear from anyone who has further insight, please. :)
Switching from EndNote to Zotero? Not as smooth as I hoped.
Wanted:
export EndNote library with PDFs, notes & group structure
Got:
* no group export via RIS/XML, had to do it manually,
* double records for refs in multiple groups
* lost (research) notes
* syncing to Zotero web = painfully slow
* limited storage 2GB (have to pay 120$/year for unlimited storage)
#Zotero #EndNote #ResearchTools #ReferenceManager
#EndOf10 #Linux #LinuxMint #Compatibility #OpenSource #Technology #AskFedi
This is awful. I'm backing up my research data from EndNote + Atlas.ti because I can't use them on Linux. I tried switching to Zotero and Taguette, but the data migration process is problematic: I lost groups with Zotero and Taguette doesn't support QDPX file import. 
Does anyone know of a QDA tool for Linux that supports QDPX file import (Project Exchange Format for Qualitative Data)?
#EndOf10 #Linux #LinuxMint #ResearchTools #QDA #QDAsoftware #Compatibility #OpenSource #Technology #AskFedi
Interesting & somewhat annoying discovery of the day
Mastodon, for some inexplicable reason, does not support AVIF images
My automated blog posts which use AVIF featured images don't show images when posted here & manually adding the images to the post on mastodon directly doesn't work
I find it odd that the universally accepted web friendly format is not supported here
You'd think anything thats reduces storage & bandwidth pressures would be welcomed
SteamOS 3.7.8 Brings Official Support to Non-Steam Deck Devices: https://boilingsteam.com/steam-os-3-7-brings-official-support-to-non-steam-deck-devices/
#linux #linuxgaming #update #release #gaming #steamdeck #steam #steamos #lenovo #legiongos #rogally #compatibility #pcgaming #handheld #amd
Top 1000 Games on Steam: 71% Working on the Steam Deck in May 2025: https://boilingsteam.com/top-1000-games-on-steam-71-percent-playable-on-the-steam-deck-in-may-2025/
#linux #linuxgaming #update #gaming #steamdeck #proton #steam #steamplay #stats #top1000 #compatibility #may2025
Valve's mobile PC verification system is growing up.
Valve announce SteamOS Compatibility ratings, an extension of Steam Deck Verified for more devices
@wolf480pl So yeah, I think that everything has compromises to some extent.
I chose #Linux as basis for @OS1337 because it solves the #driver problem for me and I know it. I'm just complete shit with #NetBSD which may arguably be the better option targeting low-end systems, but that'll again result in more pain and frustration getting other #apps ported over when I can't just say: "Target linux-#i486 and statically compile in all your dependencies" to any 3rd party as starting point.
Has anyone else noticed the @pixelfed¹ "Sign-in with Mastodon" button?
Pretty neat! 
It's actually also a sign-up option. With a few clicks, you can import all your #Mastodon data & get started 
It's not available on all #Pixelfed servers.²
¹A #Foss #Instagram alternative
²https://gram.social/login & https://pixelfed.social/login ...
³https://pixelfed.org/servers
LightBurn Turns Back the Clock, Bails on Linux Users - Angry Birds, flash mobs, Russell Brand, fidget spinners. All of these were virtual... - https://hackaday.com/2024/07/31/lightburn-turns-back-the-clock-bails-on-linux-users/ #softwarehacks #compatibility #lasercutter #linuxhacks #lightburn #linux #news
Got my xbox series x controller the one the console came with to work with zorin os but my xbox series 2 pro controller still no dice connects disconnects been messing with it for almost a month now lol .
Today I have been mostly wrestling with the case of Safari vs. Browser Storage
#Safari #BrowserWars #Browser #Compatibility #HTML #CSS #Javascript #Storage #API
Switch 2 reportedly replaces slide-in Joy-Cons with magnetic attachment - Enlarge / The slide-on Joy-Con connection point shown in the center of ... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=2020227 #backwardcompatible #compatibility #controller #joy-cons #nintendo #switch2 #gaming
#DOJ sues #Apple, saying it keeps users locked into its #iPhone
One of the world's richest companies is now under fire from the #UnitedStates govt. #Justice & 16 states filed a #lawsuit against the Silicon Valley giant on Thurs, accusing the company of abusing its #power as a #monopoly to edge out rivals & ensure customers keep using its products.
#law #antitrust #hardware #software #iPhones #ios #competition #compatibility #crossplatforming #privacy #tech
https://www.npr.org/2024/03/21/1239802162/apple-iphone-doj-monopoly-antitrust-lawsuit
Apple System 7… on Solaris? - While the Unix operating systems Solaris and HP-UX are still in active development... - https://hackaday.com/2023/11/08/apple-system-7-on-solaris/ #macintoshapplicationenvironment #operatingsystem #virtualization #compatibility #emulator #solaris #apple #hp-ux #news #unix #68k #mac #mae
#Platforms, not #Tools
Unless tools start to take a life of their own and threaten the platform itself. True since the early days of #Apple when #Borland, #Microsoft, and others overpowered #MPW and threatened its #Mac platform in insidious ways. Ill-fated #OpenDoc is another example where #X #fileformat #compatibility was critical. Yet another — #Netscape and #IE #browsers until they threatened the #Mac by #neglect or #incompatibility. And of course, #open #web on #iPhone.
