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diff --git a/gemfeed/2021-08-01-on-being-pedantic-about-open-source.html b/gemfeed/2021-08-01-on-being-pedantic-about-open-source.html index 085ba1b8..e635c336 100644 --- a/gemfeed/2021-08-01-on-being-pedantic-about-open-source.html +++ b/gemfeed/2021-08-01-on-being-pedantic-about-open-source.html @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ <h2>Conclusion</h2> <p>Should you be pedantic about open-source software? It depends. It depends on your fundamental values and how much time you are ready to invest. Open-source software is not just free as in money, but also free as in freedom. You will gain back complete control of your personal data. Unfortunately, installing ready proprietary apps from the Play Store is much more convenient than building up a trustworthy open-source-based infrastructure by yourself. As a guideline, use proprietary software and services with caution. Be mindful about your choices and where you leave your digital fingerprints. In doubt, think less is more. Do you really need this new shiny app? What benefit does it provide to you? Probably you don't really need that shiny new app.</p> <p>You have better chances when you know how to manage your own server and install and manage alternatives to the big cloud providers by yourself. I have the advantage that I have work experience as a Linux Systems Administrator here. I mentioned NextCloud already. I use NextCloud for online photo and file storage, contact and calendar sync and as an RSS news feed server. You could do the same with your own E-Mail server, you can also host your own website and blog. I also mentioned Matrix as a Skype alternative (which could also be an alternative to WhatsApp, Skype, Telegram, Viber, ...). I don't know a lot about Matrix yet, but it seems to be a very neat alternative. I am ready to invest time in it as one of my future personal pet projects. Not only because I think it's better, but also because for fun and as a hobby. But this doesn't mean that I invest *all* of my personal free time in it.</p> -<p>E-Mail me your thoughts at snonux@snonux.de!</p> +<p>E-Mail me your comments to snonux@snonux.de!</p> <a class="textlink" href="../">Go back to the main site</a><br /> <p class="quote"><i>Generated with <a href="https://codeberg.org/snonux/gemtexter">Gemtexter</a>, served by <a href="https://www.OpenBSD.org">OpenBSD</a>/<a href="https://man.openbsd.org/httpd.8">httpd(8)</a></i></p> </body> |