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things rust shipped without (2015) in c/rust@programming.dev

[–] vas@lemmy.ml 1 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

It's not only the efficiency boost. What about safe concurrency? Or about the tooling - does sbt really compare favorably to cargo? (I'd say "no", having used both over multiple years)

signal-desktop + SOCKS5 possibility? in c/signal@lemmy.ml

[–] vas@lemmy.ml 2 points 5 days ago

No problem; thanks for trying to help!

signal-desktop + SOCKS5 possibility? in c/signal@lemmy.ml

[–] vas@lemmy.ml 1 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Do you know if it works with Signal? (Doesn't seem to be.. Dunno why. Static build of the app? Non-http-based transport technology used by Signal?)

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signal-desktop + SOCKS5 possibility? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 6 days ago by vas@lemmy.ml to c/signal@lemmy.ml

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Hi! On the official web page for "Proxy Support - Signal Support" they mention that setting a proxy is not supported on the desktop clients.

However, when did such labels ever fully deter skilled Linux users?

My question is, did anyone succeed in rootless SOCKS5 configuration for Signal? I know it can be done with e.g. a new network namespace by executing a series of root commands. For example, like whonix does to put Signal-desktop in Tor. Is there anything a bit more gentle and localized? Ideally I'd include it into a bubblewrap (bwrap) configuration that I already have around.

If you've looked into that at any moment but didn't find any straightforward solutions, please write as well. It's OK, but still valuable to read.
Thx!

Question 🙋: best public transport app for Australia or Melbourne? in c/melbourne@aussie.zone

[–] vas@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

UPDATE: BTW, I've found some experimental support in CoMaps - supposedly, haven't tried it https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/src/branch/main/docs/EXPERIMENTAL_PUBLIC_TRANSPORT_SUPPORT.md May be broken easily due to the experimental status of course..

UPDATE2: Tried Moovit, it still works without google services, whoray! .. And still asks money or fills me up with ads to the brim, also as before...

UPDATE3: and it doesn't allow putting GPS coordinates in the search field, unfortunately. This adds some churn if you're switching between CoMaps and back..

UPDATE4: actually in Melbourne, Moovit didn't find anything. Google Maps does. Not sure why this happens. Google Maps in a browser tab is also an option if things get dire..

Question 🙋: best public transport app for Australia or Melbourne? in c/melbourne@aussie.zone

[–] vas@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Oh wow, that's a lot of useful information, huge thank you! Since as you're indicating it's the GTFS data underneath, I'll try Moovit, which last time I checked worked even on my de-googlified phone (GrapheneOS without google services). Thanks again! 💚

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Question 🙋: best public transport app for Australia or Melbourne? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 week ago by vas@lemmy.ml to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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Good day! I'll be flying to Australia soon, and I'm interested in trying public transport (even if it's good or not always good, I want to see what's there). Which apps would you recommend?

// I've tried googling the question, but somehow get 20-minute videos with animated characters and nonsense like that. I think I'll trust recommendations from this community by a lot more 💚.

I'll be in Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney.

Private messaging is not "secure" - can this wording be improved? in c/lemmy_support@lemmy.ml

[–] vas@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Based on the comments so far, maybe something like this makes sense:

Warning: Private messages in Lemmy are not End-to-End encrypted, so the respective instance owners are technically able to read them. Please use a platform with E2E encryption for private messaging. Lemmy recommends Element.io and XMPP.

Private messaging is not "secure" - can this wording be improved? in c/lemmy_support@lemmy.ml

[–] vas@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago

I agree. That's why I propose to clarify the wording.

Private messaging is not "secure" - can this wording be improved? in c/lemmy_support@lemmy.ml

[–] vas@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Yes. And I think saying "messages in Lemmy are not End-to-End encrypted" is clearer communication than "messages in Lemmy are not secure".

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Private messaging is not "secure" - can this wording be improved? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by vas@lemmy.ml to c/lemmy_support@lemmy.ml

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Good day dear Lemmy community!
When I try to use lemmy's private messages, I get the following warning:

Warning: Private messages in Lemmy are not secure. Please create an account on Element.io for secure messaging.

It is very good to have this warning! However, can it be improved?
When I first encountered this wording, I was completely unsure whether the DMs would be totally public due to lemmy's limitations or its open stance, or whether the messages would have a similar security to e.g. email where your trust relies on TLS and the servers involved.

My proposal would be to change the wording to something like:

Warning: Private messages in Lemmy are not End-to-End encrypted. Please create an account on Element.io for secure messaging.

Or if the team is open to it,

Warning: Private messages in Lemmy are not End-to-End encrypted. Please use a platform with E2E encryption for private messaging.

Or if the team is even more open to it,

Warning: Private messages in Lemmy are not End-to-End encrypted. Please use a platform with E2E encryption for private messaging. Lemmy recommends Element.io and XMPP.

Thoughts? I'm ready to create a PR.

DisNews 25.08 - Ten years of Disroot in c/disroot_community@scribe.disroot.org

[–] vas@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago

Congratulations to the team and to everyone who supports the project!

Disroot's SMOLweb like services? in c/disroot_community@scribe.disroot.org

[–] vas@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago

Thanks for the response! I think I'd personally try something like that, but I have no idea whether it'll stick.

Overall, the idea of a significantly simpler (than HTML) protocol sounds intriguing, especially to break the google chrome near-monopoly.

One third of Queensland public servants have witnessed corruption and over half didn’t report it, watchdog finds in c/australia@aussie.zone

[–] vas@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago

Thanks for the response!

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JXL file viewer for Android recommendations? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by vas@lemmy.ml to c/opensource@lemmy.ml

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JXL = JPEG XL file viewer for Android recommendations? The format is not natively supported by Android yet, it seems. However, apps could still support JXL. Which ones would you recommend for viewing the photos?

Note: this question has been asked before on reddit here: https://www.reddit.com/r/jpegxl/comments/xh72kl/jxl_file_viewer_for_android/

I'm re-asking here for a rather FOSS perspective.

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[SOLVED] Monitor arm recommendations? (looking for one with a spring) (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by vas@lemmy.ml to c/hardware@lemmy.world

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Hello Lemmy / FOSS / Hardware community!
I'm looking to buy a monitor arm. Any recommendations? Good brands?

I want it to have a spring
I'm prioritizing quality and durability

Context:
I have a monitor arm already and I love the concept. However, it's a 50 EUR (~=60 USD) "static" monitor arm and I want to upgrade this part. I know some monitor stands / monitor arms allow easy on-the-go adjustments of the height and angle. Which monitor arm to buy to have this feature? Recommendations? "Negative" recommendations (e.g. what not to buy)?

I have a single 6kg monitor + a notebook that can be left on it's static arm on the side.

I appreciate any feedback on this
Thanks!