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Another source for open source Android apps in c/[email protected]
[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Good to know, thanks!

Another source for open source Android apps in c/[email protected]
[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Good question ๐Ÿค” it's a progressive web app rather than 'app'. If FDroid uses the same sources then the functionality will presumably be similar

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Another source for open source Android apps (www.openapk.net)
 

I came across this tool/platform which looked like a useful way to get more functionality out of your android device if you're trying to avoid proprietary services https://www.openapk.net/

Open source software for library of things? in c/[email protected]
[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Yes you're probably right. It's called library of things locally. The hire costs are very low but necessary for sustainability of the scheme

Open source software for library of things? in c/[email protected]
[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (2 children)

There's usually a fee for borrowing items so it would need to connect to a payment system ๐Ÿ‘

Open source software for library of things? in c/[email protected]
[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Thankyou, that's really helpful ๐Ÿ™

Open source software for library of things? in c/[email protected]
[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (6 children)

Thanks, I saw this and discounted because of the books focus but perhaps it's easy enough to add different categories. I'll take another look ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Have also had this suggested https://www.odoo.com/app/rental

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Open source software for library of things? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
11 comments fedilink
 

A local library of things is moaning about the crap back end of their systems and I wondered whether anybody could recommend something more user friendly.

They currently use https://www.lend-engine.com/ . I would love it if something like https://evershop.io/ could be used with it's sweet UX... Any other ideas? ๐Ÿ™

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How to escape from surveillance when watching television? (lemmy.ml)
 

I currently use a large computer monitor as a television, and use a Google TV hdmi plugin to access content.

Rather than have Google selling all my personal data I would rather pay more for a privacy respecting alternative. Does something like the Vero V offer similar functionality, and if not what should I be using?

Ideally the solution should be family friendly using a remote to operate, and can access mainstream channels

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Time to get serious with E2E encrypted messaging (techcrunch.com)
 

I currently use Telegram for my friends and family, but have reluctantly come to the conclusion that the UK Government is either reaching agreement for backdoors with messaging services, or is trying its hardest to.

I'm also on Element/Matrix. Before I try to get my contacts to join me on there, should I be aware of any privacy issues or is that a good place to head?

Give permission. Don't give permission. They know where you are anyway in c/[email protected]
[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Separate dongle for internet using a hotspot can help. No system is perfect but Linux phone is an excellent first step

Give permission. Don't give permission. They know where you are anyway in c/[email protected]
[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (3 children)

You'd want to be using only Linux apps that weren't recording and reporting everything. Much easier to get in Linux than Apple/android

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UK has 'zero chance' of reaching net zero by 2050 (brunel.figshare.com)
 

Apparently on current policy the UK will only get to 57% reduction in GHG leaving a whopping gap.

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Give permission. Don't give permission. They know where you are anyway (timsh.org)
submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
36 comments fedilink
 

An amazing bit of digital detective work here. Seems like Linux mobile is your only off ramp from being exhaustively tracked

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Help - create curated feed of archived webpages using open source product (lemmy.ml)
 

Hi, I'm trying to add value to a community by creating a curated feed of webpages about a specific topic. For example, if it was Scottish snakes (it isn't) then I would archive every news article I saw on the topic, and host the feed on a webpage or similar.

I've tried Wallabag, and I can't find a way to publish the whole feed - just an individual article.

Any suggestions for other open source tools for this?