Dremor

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[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 2 points 56 minutes ago

Considering how many times France told the US to go fuck themselves (Irak, Iran, its own nuclear weapons, among others), I think we can consider it pretty independent.

[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago

I don't think it would be between the US and Iran, but rather a Trump-Iran joint venture. You know, to further compensate for his hard work.

[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Pas mal, hein? C'est français.

[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Personally, I wouldn't call it "viral" if it does not propagate to other files. It may create a confusion.
On the other hand, I don't think there is an agreed upon terminology to describe it, so if my explanation help someone better understand the concept, I'm all good.

[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (3 children)

I think you misunderstood what "viral" mean in that context.

If a file, under GPL, is added to a project, the whole project becomes dual licensed under the original licence plus GPL, which propagate to the whole project, like a virus. I know comparing it to something like a virus sound derogative, but this is the best way to describe its effect.

If a file, under MPL, is added to a project, the project do not become MPL, only the added part is. Said project cannot change the MPL licensed part to another licence, but still can build anything it wish using it.

Globally, a GPL licensed project protects the user more, but also prevent the devs from doing a lot of thing, which MPL does not.

In the end, this is the devs freedom to chose which licence they wish to publish their code under, not ours.

[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Unfortunately it won't be consumer grade memory, so don't get your hope up.

[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 77 points 1 week ago

Mod Note : T'was a nice april fool matey !

[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

The only one that wouldn't would be SUSE. Headquarters in Luxembourg, privately owned by a Swedish investment firm.

[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

Careful with what you wish for. Not everyone here is idiot enough to think everything is resolved with a bullet to the head.

Enjoy your 1 day ban.

[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Tales of Symphonia, GameCube.

[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

That field is here to allow the support of it, not to make it required everywhere.

Seatbelts isn't required everywhere, but car maker won't make two version of a car, one that support seatbelts, and one that doesn't. They will make one model, with the required attach points to install a seatbelt, and install an actual seatbelt only on cars that goes somewhere where it is mandatory.

Here we are in a similar situation. That filed is here to make of possible for OS to support that law, but it doesn't mean we'll all have to conform to that law unless you live in a country that have said law.

[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

An open source software is, by law, the maintainer's (which can be an individual, or a group of persons) property. It is said maintainer who has the right to grant you any kind of license over what he owns.

In the case of an open-source project, that license is very permissive, true, but if you take the time to read any of those, you will always see :

  • A provision indicating that the owners grants that licence within the limits of the applicable laws
  • Sometimes a provision indicating under which juridiction said license is granted. If not, the user local laws are the ones used.

Source : the fucking law and the fucking licenses. And my friend, which happens to be a lawyer specialized in intellectual property laws.

 

Hi friends,

There was many threads lately on that topic, and despite attempts at making all those threads follow the community rules, looks like it will be better to make a megathread in order to avoid drowning other topics under the constant updates about this.

You find bellow multiple sections, containing as much info as possible on every aspect of this topic, including the latest news (as well as older ones), and how to participate in fighting it (if you wish to).

The moderation, even if we do have our own personal opinion on the topic, will try to stay as neutral as possible, which mean all opinion (for or against) are welcome, as long as it respect the rules, especially rule 2.

As a special exception to rule 4, memes are welcome in the comment section, as I saw some good ones in various other topics, as soon as they respect rule 2.

Latest news

Older News

There are probably more, I just posted those which were on c/games

How to participate to the phone campaign

The current campaign focuses on calls to payment processor, and a petition.

Ressources

GoG bundle

MasterCard statement

Breakdown of the situation

The petition on change.orghttps://www.change.org/p/tell-mastercard-visa-activist-groups-stop-controlling-what-we-can-watch-read-or-play
One-tap dial phone numbers, by u/TherapyGary@lemmy.blahaj.zone

One-tap dial phone numbers:

Master card


Visa


PayPal


Stripe (unconfirmed)


Script:

I’m calling to urge [company name] to immediately end the policy that unfairly targets the adult content industry. I’m also asking that [company name] sit down with stakeholders- specifically sex workers and adult content creators- to develop solutions that ensure equitable access to financial services, create stability, and reduce harm for sex workers.


Call strategy to be as annoying as possible without abusing call center workers, by u/Pro@programming.dev - source : https://lemmy.world/post/33614184

Strategy in Practice:

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History tends to repeat itself (piefedimages.s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com)
 

I mostly used /e/os, so no slow charging, nor battery limit (until recently). I'm still leaning toward upgrading to the FP6 (still hesitating), this phone will either become my rom testbed, or my mother phone once hers die.

 

cross-posted from: https://piefed.ca/post/36744

This an an interview with Ross Scott and Steve from the GNCA - GamersNexus Consumer Advocacy side channel.

⚠️⚠️ Sign here: https://eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public/#/screen/home ⚠️⚠️

"We got together with Ross Scott of Accursed Farms to discuss the Stop Killing Games initiative that he is presently spearheading. The Stop Killing Games initiative aims to preserve games in a reasonably playable state even after the game's publishers and/or developers abandon it, helping ensure consumers keep some level of what they have paid for rather than having all access revoked and the game destroyed."

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Stop Killing Games
03:26 - The Basics
05:55 - Games Make It Easier to Dismiss
07:17 - Where's Stop Killing Games Now
13:58 - Technical Alternatives to Stopping Service
19:47 - How Would a Law Work
23:50 - Momentum
27:18 - UK Petition
31:45 - Misconceptions
35:51 - Benefits for People Outside the EU
39:36 - Next Steps

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/32281558

If you are a citizen in the EU or UK, don't forget to sign the Stop Killing Games petition!

"Stop Killing Games" is a consumer movement started to challenge the legality of publishers destroying video games they have sold to customers. An increasing number of video games are sold effectively as goods - with no stated expiration date - but designed to be completely unplayable as soon as support from the publisher ends. This practice is a form of planned obsolescence and is not only detrimental to customers, but makes preservation effectively impossible. Furthermore, the legality of this practice is largely untested in many countries.

Over the past year, we have succesfully escalated complaints on this problem to consumer agencies in France, Germany, and Australia, and have brought forth petitions for new law on this problem to various countries. A list of the actions taken to date can be viewed here. As of 2025, most consumer action on this matter has concluded and we are awaiting decisions on it from several governments. However, there are a few remaining avenues left where people can participate if they are eligible!

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