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h3artbl33d

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Hacker | OpenBSD | InfoSec | Coffee addict | Todays paranoia is tomorrows truth

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helma , to random Dutch
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Today is an important day. Our and is on the line The is going to vote on something disgusting that could effect every EU citizen and every company negatively. We are on the brink of being completely monitored, surveilled, online.
We have no big farmers vehicles, no hands glued to art. Nobody knows anything about these plans. We just don't know.
There would be outrage but there is none, except in the few who know what is on the line.

h3artbl33d ,
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@helma

Een boost én een favorite. Die laatste uiteraard niet omdat ik de situatie like - want het is al bizar genoeg dat we hier tegen moeten strijden. Maar wél omdat je het goed verwoord en je stem gebruikt om je hier tegen uit te spreken :flan_heart:

h3artbl33d , to random
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Being a Mastodon admin like:

(this changelog is a part of an upcoming wiki)

Screenshot showing a changelog for Exquisite. The latest entry: EXQ1.8 (2024-06-19) Updated to glitch-soc commit 3bc513c. Followed by: EXQ1.7 (2024-06-10) Updated to glitch-soc commit 0e1110c. Updated TangerineUI to commit 02909cd. EXQ1.6 (2024-06-06) Updated to glitch-soc commit b2e7af8. Updated the OpenBSD snapshot to the latest version. EXQ1.5 (2024-05-30) Updated to glitch-soc commit 2a34c9a (fixing GHSA-c2r5-cfqr-c553, GHSA-q3rg-xx5v-4mxh, GHSA-5fq7-3p3j-9vrf). Updated the OpenBSD snapshot to the latest version. And more...
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    • h3artbl33d , to random
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    Regret in a bottle :flan_set_fire:

    thomholwerda , to random
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    Wait, @kaidenshi, you moved to Exquisite? Or were you always here?!

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @thomholwerda @kaidenshi

    My pleasure :flan_heart:

    me_the_fl00f , to random

    I think I need ... https://grapheneos.org

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @me_the_fl00f

    Have been using it since the Nexus era - the line before the Pixels - it has been a blessing and honor.

    @GalacticBox

    thomholwerda , to random
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    Say I need to send a ~30kg computer from The Netherlands to Sweden, what's the uh, best carrier? 🤔

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @thomholwerda

    Oh my. I guess either sneakernet or something like UPS? Both won't be cheap.

    systeemkabouter , to random
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    Testing ZFS snapshot database restore for mastodon.nl

    https://systeemkabouter.eu/testing-zfs-snapshot-database-restore-for-mastodonnl.html

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @systeemkabouter

    This is fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing. OpenBSD doesn't support ZFS (unlikely it ever will) - but our instance runs on a VM on a hypervisor with ZFS.

    Turns our that is was really useful when doing disaster recovery way back. Despite a completely borked up RAID-Z array due to multiple disks failing - could still rescue it without even touching the backups :awesome:

    h3artbl33d , (edited ) to random
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    Since selfhosting seems to include VPS'es from an IaaS provider nowadays, how about we call it ::1 hosting :flan_think:

    h3artbl33d OP ,
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    @seano

    Or localhosting? Bit shorter :flan_headbang:

    h3artbl33d OP ,
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    @pugmiester

    That is awesome :awesome:

    requiem , to random
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    Progress! At least it now sees a chipset it recognizes and can complain about! I am one fw_update away from victory.

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @requiem

    Nice! Did you need to swap the WiFi PCIe card?

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @requiem

    Oh hell yes! Actually a shame that Apple uses these 'custom' cards.

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @requiem

    I am a bit out of the game - previously Apple would have somewhat custom cards that combined WiFi and BT. IIRC the chip had a somewhat different identifier. Haven't tried compiling a custom driver.

    thomholwerda , to random
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    I may have just bought osnews.social for a thing

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @thomholwerda

    Thank you - this really does mean a lot :flan_heart:

    ics , to random
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    127.0.0.1, sweet 127.0.0.1 😍

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @ics

    Not over yet to ::1? :flan_XD:

    h3artbl33d , to random
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    Ofcourse - VPN services are a complete clusterfuck and not to be trusted. They do not offer anonymity or a magic protection against adversaries and data theft.

    However, it is way worse than I assumed. For instance, NordVPN pays competitor employees visits in their personal address, threatens and extorts them. They are owned by a data mining company - and much, much more.

    This is sick. Better steer clear of VPN services.

    h3artbl33d OP ,
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    And if you must - only use it to circumvent georestrictions. I occasionally use Mullvad if there is no other way. This is not an endorsement - I do not trust them. Just feels like the lesser evil choice (feels being the operative word, no way to prove the trustworthiness).

    Also: never trust randos on the internet. That includes me :flan_molotov:

    h3artbl33d OP ,
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    @Rairii

    Good point :)

    h3artbl33d OP ,
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    @rniamat

    Yep. Among others, red flags include:

    • Big discount on long term subscriptions (eg: buy three years and get 75% off),
    • Countdown timers in those discounts,
    • Reseller programs,
    • Affiliate marketing,
    • Spreading FUD,
    • Offshore "untouchable" hosting,
    • Magix fix to protect against evil hoodie wearing hackers with a Matrix screensaver.

    Burn, MFs, burn :flan_molotov:

    h3artbl33d , to random
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    Headbang Friday

    Imagine an organ, church choir, metal riffs and a drumkit together. Sounds a bit extravagant, eh? Well - obviously you aren't familiar with the compositions of Victor Love - aka Keygen Church / Master Boot Record.

    La Chiave Del Mio Amor is a masterpiece with intertwined organs, a choir and brutal metal. You'll likely need a few mins to recover after blessing your ears (...and soul) with this banger.

    Keygen Church - La Chiave Del Mio Amor

    PRAISE THE CODE!

    h3artbl33d OP ,
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    Do you like this track? Grab the full album on Bandcamp - there is so, so much more to discover.

    Also, check out Master Boot Record and give it a listen.

    h3artbl33d , to random
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    If you ever pondered over running your own Fediverse instance, it is as simple as:

    1. Get your own @OpenBSDAms machine
    2. Grab the Honk code
    3. Install and configure
    4. Fetch the avatar automatically generated by the NSA
    5. Enjoy

    It is as simple as that. Really. :flan_hacker:

    h3artbl33d OP ,
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    @RL_Dane

    Plain simple: if tedu says that the avatars are automatically generated by the NSA, then that is how it works. Never, ever doubt the great @tedu - for they are the grand architect of the Honknet.

    (in all seriousness: duuuh - j/k)

    @OpenBSDAms

    h3artbl33d OP ,
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    @joel

    Actually I forgot two steps. One with three dots and one with an uppercase profit in it. At least, that is how the cool kids do it, right?

    @OpenBSDAms

    h3artbl33d OP ,
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    @RL_Dane

    Exactly that!

    @tedu @OpenBSDAms

    h3artbl33d OP ,
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    @me_the_fl00f

    Nice! Now I want one too.

    @tedu @OpenBSDAms @RL_Dane

    EinPhysiker , to random German
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    Some Focaccia art for dinner at a friend's place

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @EinPhysiker

    My oh my. You got me drooling. That is beautiful food porn and looks delicious.

    thomholwerda , to random
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    Itanium is the future.

    Don't fucking @ me with your "Itanium failed and is dead" bullshit. Itanium is only temporarily off the market so Intel can make the next generation even better.

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @lobingera @thomholwerda

    Yes, that is right. EPIC - not EPYC.

    Okay. I'll show myself out now.

    lattera , to random
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    According to Darth Vader, chair legs make great pillows.

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @lattera

    What a cutie :flan_heart: My furry friend also finds comfort in the strangest and hardest objects around.

    fsx , to random
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    Someone implemented pledge and unveil on Linux (based on Cosmopolitan Libc I think), but then delete their repository. I think I'll give up for now.

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @fsx

    Meh. Doesn't surprise me - but still, sad.

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @fsx

    There seems to be a broader unwillingness to implement these foundational layers that improve security for a long time (decades). Others have tried and weren't exactly welcomed with open arms.

    One of the reasons I stuck with OpenBSD for about twenty years.

    meneer , to random
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    Help needed: did I pay, or do I have to pay?

    PAYMENT FOR
    Dear Customer, we are pleased to confirm the successful receipt of your MMCFEE yearly renewal payment of $336.80. This transaction will appear on your bank statement shortly. If you did not authorize this payment or if it was made without your consent, please contact us at this number right away: +1 (831) 204-xxxx

    ISSUED TO
    Contact us at +1 (831) 204-xxxx

    AMOUNT PAYABLE
    USD 336.80

    PROCEED TO PAY

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @meneer

    Got that mail as well. I paid them, better be safe on my OpenBSD boxes :flan_hacker:

    h3artbl33d , to random
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    LOL. Microsoft named their ARM translation layer PRISM. Seems they are on a streak to please the NSA. Also: Recall. The NSA couldn't have dreamed up a vendor inplementing such a spying device and marketing it as something positive.

    labellaragassa , to random
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    Did I just order some stickers for my journal? Yes, I did....

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @gyptazy @labellaragassa

    Which of the two (if not both)? Are you perhaps visiting EuroBSDcon 2024? If so I'll throw some in my bag for you!

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @labellaragassa

    GIF with the text let's not lose hope

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @extrowerk @labellaragassa

    Erm, I don't know where you got your stickers from - but the official sources don't include them. Also.... nazis do deserve to be punched in the face. Really f*cking hard.

    Both Mischa and FiLiS are completely trustworthy. Addresses aren't shared with others - whomever they might be.

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @extrowerk @labellaragassa

    Feel free to mute me if you are inclined to do so. I will not endorse any form of facism - but will be very vocal against it. If that isn't your thing or if politics makes you uncomfortable, please, feel free.

    No hurt feelings. To each its own etc.

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @mischa @gyptazy @labellaragassa @FiLiS

    Please note, that while a certain region (Friesland) is officially a part of Dutchland, it isn't considered as such. It is the region where former Dutchies are banned to, after making catastrophal mistakes.

    However, why we didn't ban Frans Bauer and Geert Wilders to Friesland is well beyond my comprehension.

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @mischa @gyptazy @labellaragassa @FiLiS

    HEL as in Helsinki?

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @FiLiS @labellaragassa @mischa @gyptazy

    Oh yes. Coimbra. They serve half a liter of beer for two euro :flan_XD:

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @fluxwatcher @mischa @gyptazy @labellaragassa @FiLiS

    Okay, I'll take that

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @joel

    As long as it are sane daemons that haven't been infested with systemd :flan_molotov:

    @mischa @gyptazy @labellaragassa @FiLiS

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @mischa @gyptazy @labellaragassa @FiLiS

    True, true!

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @m_i_c_h_a_r @mischa @gyptazy @labellaragassa @FiLiS

    Fair enough!

    h3artbl33d , to random
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    LastPass had an outage of nearly twelve hours yesterday, where users couldn't login to access their password vault.

    This is one of the (many) reasons why you shouldn't use essential tools that are either cloud-first or cloud-bound. There are decent alternatives, like KeePassXC or Bitwarden with the selfhosted server (Vaultwarden).

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    @AngelaScholder

    Sweet! Good that you have given it this much thought and love. Sounds like you are safe even in the most dire circumstances.

    h3artbl33d OP ,
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    @AngelaScholder

    Totally agreed. Using it is easy, syncing it too - but it does require throwing some thought in to be resilient. Or asking some people to help working out a plan/setup. One hour of time, probably?

    h3artbl33d OP ,
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    @MarkBeekhuis

    It seems fixed. Have family members and friends doing the same, no issues whatsoever.

    So you might want to give it a try, since YMMV.

    @JezCaudle

    inkscape , to random
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    We can't believe we need to say this, but…

    your files are yours.

    The project will never peek at your files, and what's yours stays on your computer.

    h3artbl33d ,
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    @jyby

    Software being open, libre or whatever that person calls it isn't a guarantee that it is private, free of backdoors or malware etc. It merely means that you have the ability to study the code, adjust the working etc to your liking.

    There can be a huge difference between the code and any binary format and/or installer that is offered by OSS projects.

    In that regard, there might be very little to no difference between propretairy and OSS. Unless you have skills, time and resources to audit tbe code and compile it yourself.

    @inkscape

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