Re: [free-software-melb] Google

2020-09-07 Thread Brian May
not willing to Support Python 3, and as such it may not get into the next release of Debian :-( https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=936604 -- Brian May https://linuxpenguins.xyz/brian/ ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-s

Re: [free-software-melb] Google

2020-01-07 Thread Brian May
l process, and I am a bit suspicious (???) this might not be an option for open source applications. -- Brian May https://linuxpenguins.xyz/brian/ ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb@lists.softwarefreedom.com

Re: [free-software-melb] Google

2020-01-01 Thread Brian May
Adam Bolte writes: > On Thu, Dec 19, 2019 at 07:39:57AM +1100, Brian May wrote: >> Is there anything you know of similar to fetchmail? I currently am using >> fetchmail + notmuch. > > If offlineimap isn't your thing, getmail looks like it'll do the job, at > least

Re: [free-software-melb] Google

2019-12-18 Thread Brian May
tion helpful? YES NO © 2019 Google LLC 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 You have received this important update about your G Suite account because you designated this email address as a primary or secondary contact for mandatory service communications in your Google

Re: [free-software-melb] Google

2019-12-18 Thread Brian May
Adam Bolte writes: > On Thu, Dec 19, 2019 at 07:39:57AM +1100, Brian May wrote: >> Is there anything you know of similar to fetchmail? I currently am using >> fetchmail + notmuch. > > If offlineimap isn't your thing, getmail looks like it'll do the job, at > least a

Re: [free-software-melb] Google

2019-12-18 Thread Brian May
Adam Bolte writes: > On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 05:12:08PM +1100, Brian May wrote: >> I am not aware of any open source IMAP client software that can use >> OAuth. > > Although I haven't tried yet, I'm pretty sure Thunderbird and > offlineimap support it. > > Thun

Re: [free-software-melb] Google

2019-12-16 Thread Brian May
say they are doing this in the name of security, but to me it looks very much like a movement against open source software. -- Brian May https://linuxpenguins.xyz/brian/ ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb@lists.softwarefreedom.com.au https

Re: [free-software-melb] Free Mark Down Editor and Reader

2018-04-09 Thread Brian May
n: editors Priority: optional Filename: pool/main/r/retext/retext_6.0.2-2+deb9u1_all.deb Size: 105112 MD5sum: fcbbbc9bdb7d193322f7737e03330691 SHA256: 769bb7bc36c6ade9403fa4f1460622ffa3d724e15d7875196af42cfeb538fde6 -- Brian May <br...@linuxpenguins.xyz> https://linuxpenguins.xyz/brian/

Re: [free-software-melb] WiFi vulnerability on mobile devices

2017-05-04 Thread Brian May
YZ insert one of Windows, Debian, Ubuntu, Redhat, etc. -- Brian May <br...@linuxpenguins.xyz> https://linuxpenguins.xyz/brian/ ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb@lists.softwarefreedom.com.au http://lists.softwarefreedom.com.au/cgi-

Re: [free-software-melb] Service rejected, for using a VPN

2017-04-20 Thread Brian May
On 2017-04-21 06:57, Ben Finney wrote: > * Credit card fraud and VPN use > > How much truth is there to the claim that a connection over VPN is prone > to fraudulent credit card use? I can't see how that affects the ability > to defraud the credit card system of an online ship. Part of the

Re: [free-software-melb] Anyone else on Diaspora?

2016-07-06 Thread Brian May
diasporabrazil.org > > Pump.io: > stumb...@identi.ca I have an account (actually two) but hardly ever use it - some as you, I don't know anybody that uses it actively. penguin_br...@joindiaspora.com penguin_br...@diasp.org Strange enough talking to myself doesn't via Diaspora doesn't seem to

Re: [free-software-melb] Viewing YouTube videos with free software

2016-02-08 Thread Brian May
Ben Finney <ben+freesoftw...@benfinney.id.au> writes: > The website won't operate properly without non-free code running in the > browser. If you don't trust YouTube to run programs on your computer, > that's a bad option. What non-free code is this? -- Brian May <br...@microc

Re: [free-software-melb] Mozilla respond to drm issue

2015-05-13 Thread Brian May
We also recognize that not everybody wants DRM, so we are also offering a separate Firefox download without the CDM enabled by default for those users who would rather not have the CDM downloaded to their browser on install. Customer: Netflix doesn't work! ... Netflix: You

Re: [free-software-melb] Updated letter to Mozilla for Day Against DRM

2015-05-01 Thread Brian May
On Fri, 1 May 2015 at 17:33 Michael Verrenkamp jabj...@fastmail.com.au wrote: It isn't just about popularity it is also about encouraging both users and service providers with a motive to do good rather than just seek an instant flawed solution to the problem. They appear to be doing the

Re: [free-software-melb] Mandatory ipads in schools

2014-12-23 Thread Brian May
34.0 and Beta version 35.0. CSIPSimple on Play Store is version 1.02.03 with mention of fixing problems with Android 5.0, and from F-Droid is only version 1.02.01. -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free

Re: [free-software-melb] starting your own crypto currency

2014-05-17 Thread Brian May
a fortunate side effect. -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb@lists.softwarefreedom.com.au http://lists.softwarefreedom.com.au/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/free-software-melb Free Software

Re: [free-software-melb] BitCoin data continually triggering Microsoft malware alert

2014-05-17 Thread Brian May
it demonstrates the problem of using signatures to detect virus. Also see: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=611142.0;all Microsoft appears to be friendly towards bitcoin: https://www.google.com.au/search?q=microsoft+bitcoin -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au

Re: [free-software-melb] bitcoin in Melbourne

2014-05-16 Thread Brian May
systems. -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb@lists.softwarefreedom.com.au http://lists.softwarefreedom.com.au/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/free-software-melb Free Software Melbourne home page: http

[free-software-melb] Bitcoin in Debian

2014-05-15 Thread Brian May
The reference software is in Debian unstable. https://packages.debian.org/sid/bitcoin-qt However, before getting to excited, look at the following Debian specific bug reports. https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=731953 https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=718272

[free-software-melb] bitcoin in Melbourne

2014-05-15 Thread Brian May
Hello, Last night, going from memory, Dale mentioned that there are 42 businesses in Melbourne that accept Bitcoin. Just wondered if there was a list somewhere? (would try contacting Dale, but don't have contact details) Thanks -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au

[free-software-melb] Google, Microsoft face take-down request overload after European court ruling

2014-05-15 Thread Brian May
-microsoft-face-takedown-request-overload-after-european-court-ruling-20140515-zref2.html Sounds like this is going to require one massively long blacklist. -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software

Re: [free-software-melb] bitcoin in Melbourne

2014-05-15 Thread Brian May
On 16 May 2014 10:16, Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au wrote: Last night, going from memory, Dale mentioned that there are 42 businesses in Melbourne that accept Bitcoin. Have been pointed to http://coinmap.org/ which gets its data from openstreetmap. Looks like just what I

Re: [free-software-melb] FSM meeting 2014-02-18: dinner at Big Mama (Korean restaurant)

2014-02-22 Thread Brian May
On 23 Feb 2014 14:19, Alex Fraser a...@phatcore.com wrote: I'm told that email to my address is bouncing! I'll make a booking for a 6 people and just see who turns up :) This email only got to me today :-) ___ Free-software-melb mailing list

Re: [free-software-melb] Free Software Melbourne Gaming Event - Thur 21st Nov

2013-11-20 Thread Brian May
, be warned that Melbourne Central station has been closed all day, with no word yet on when it is going to reopen. If it is still closed, suggest you walk from Parliament station or catch a tram from Flinders Street station. Check Metro Trains and/or PTV websites for updates. -- Brian May br

[free-software-melb] Linux Flash support

2013-07-21 Thread Brian May
This is where I got my information from, as discussed at the last meeting. http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2013/07/msg00208.html -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb

Re: [free-software-melb] Debian social contract and software freedom

2013-07-21 Thread Brian May
://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2013/06/msg5.html -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb@lists.softwarefreedom.com.au http://lists.softwarefreedom.com.au/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/free-software-melb Free

Re: [free-software-melb] Meeting this Thursday?

2013-05-13 Thread Brian May
On 13 May 2013 20:19, Bianca Gibson bianca.rachel.gib...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Are we meeting this Thursday? Any topics? I believe the meeting is going ahead. No topics have been set yet. Also see: http://www.zdnet.com/html5-steps-closer-to-baked-in-drm-support-715264/ -- Brian May

[free-software-melb] W3C Declares DRM In-Scope For HTML

2013-02-12 Thread Brian May
http://slashdot.org/story/13/02/12/014257/w3c-declares-drm-in-scope-for-html?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanonutm_medium=feed Is this the end of open source standards complaint web browsers? -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software

Re: [free-software-melb] Mailing list for Aust and NZ free software activists

2013-02-06 Thread Brian May
On 7 February 2013 08:27, Ben Sturmfels b...@stumbles.id.au wrote: I'll post some links to interesting talks once the conference videos are published. They are. http://mirror.linux.org.au/linux.conf.au/2013/ -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au

Re: [free-software-melb] Bad DRM

2012-10-25 Thread Brian May
On 23 October 2012 20:42, Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au wrote: http://www.bekkelund.net/2012/10/22/outlawed-by-amazon-drm/ A couple of days a go, my friend Linn sent me an e-mail, being very frustrated: Amazon just closed her account and wiped her Kindle. Without notice. Without

[free-software-melb] Bad DRM

2012-10-23 Thread Brian May
then this and had learnt from the 1984 (George Orwell's) dramas. Obviously I was wrong :-( -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb@lists.softwarefreedom.com.au http://lists.softwarefreedom.com.au/cgi-bin

Re: [free-software-melb] Github is not Git

2012-09-17 Thread Brian May
github clone, which is, ironically, hosted on github. Not used it, so I don't know how good it is: http://gitlabhq.com/ https://github.com/gitlabhq Anybody who is seriously concerned with github being closed source, perhaps should look at this. -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au

[free-software-melb] Android Jelly Bean and DRM

2012-06-27 Thread Brian May
apps. We work hard to protect your investment. Smells and tastes suspiciously like DRM to me... -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb@lists.softwarefreedom.com.au http

Re: [free-software-melb] Patentology report on Ben Sturmfels at IP Australia event on Software Patents

2012-05-22 Thread Brian May
that they implemented something different. *If* Ric Richardson's claims are true, its hard to defend Microsoft's actions even if you assume that the Patent system is broken. On the other hand it is also possible that Ric Richardson's licensing demands were excessive (I can't remember the details now). -- Brian

Re: [free-software-melb] android google apps

2012-05-19 Thread Brian May
Also see this article: http://rootzwiki.com/news/_/articles/general/google-apps-and-vanishing-apks-addressing-best-practices-in-software-distribution-r394 ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb@lists.softwarefreedom.com.au

Re: [free-software-melb] Next meeting: Thursday the 17th of May

2012-05-16 Thread Brian May
to leave the meeting at 8pm, on the dot. -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb@lists.softwarefreedom.com.au http://lists.softwarefreedom.com.au/mailman/listinfo/free-software-melb

[free-software-melb] Google Play Movies and DRM

2012-05-02 Thread Brian May
. Plenty of normal people root their phones, not just hackers. Some people appreciate freedom, some don't understand the concept. Seems to suggest the media itself doesn't have DRM, so it protected by restricting where you can download it. -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au

Re: [free-software-melb] ZaTab from ZaReason - a fully open Android tablet

2012-04-25 Thread Brian May
to get it to work. It is the add-ons to Android that are not open source. Very likely CyanogenMod has a number of these extra pieces, like non-free drivers. Big question is, will Replicant run on this tablet? http://replicant.us/about/ -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au

Re: [free-software-melb] CyanogenMod 7 on SGS2

2012-04-25 Thread Brian May
is entirely open source - see http://www.android-x86.org/ - I wonder if somebody made a mistake including this stuff in the ISO. Unfortunately, nobody responded to my forum post, maybe I should open a ticket??? -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au

Re: [free-software-melb] CyanogenMod 7 on SGS2

2012-04-25 Thread Brian May
. Unfortunately, this doesn't really answer any of the questions raised. -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb@lists.softwarefreedom.com.au http://lists.softwarefreedom.com.au/mailman/listinfo/free

Re: [free-software-melb] CyanogenMod 7 on SGS2

2012-04-25 Thread Brian May
On 26 April 2012 13:16, Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au wrote: The google apps have been included with the iso distribution of android-x86 - does this mean downloading it is illegal? Supposedly android-x86 is entirely open source - see http://www.android-x86.org/ - I wonder

Re: [free-software-melb] CyanogenMod 7 on SGS2

2012-04-25 Thread Brian May
On 26 April 2012 13:31, Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au wrote: From those links, I found http://goo.im/gapps, which took me to here: http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/Google_Apps Oh, it is kind of weird and unsettling when I copy and paste the links (right click and select copy) from http

[free-software-melb] android google apps

2012-04-23 Thread Brian May
/?fromgroups#!topic/android-x86/f1TWmYVjH-A So wondering what the story is? If Google had changed the licensing, I would have expected to see more about this. Thanks -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software

Re: [free-software-melb] Follow-up and minutes from last night's meeting

2012-04-23 Thread Brian May
similar. -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb@lists.softwarefreedom.com.au http://lists.softwarefreedom.com.au/mailman/listinfo/free-software-melb

[free-software-melb] metlink timetable api

2012-04-22 Thread Brian May
http://www.reddit.com/r/melbourne/comments/sm9fj/ive_discovered_the_unpublished_public_api_for/ -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb@lists.softwarefreedom.com.au http

Re: [free-software-melb] Follow-up and minutes from last night's meeting

2012-04-21 Thread Brian May
- does this mean it is not possible to distribute iOS apps outside Apple's market? Some people have said yes, others have said no. Also why is it called iOS? AFAIK it has nothing in common with IOS, Cisco's OS, and to use the same acronym is confusing - especially when doing Google searches. -- Brian

Re: [free-software-melb] Follow-up and minutes from last night's meeting

2012-04-20 Thread Brian May
/android-developer/bin/answer.py?hl=enanswer=113468topic=2365624ctx=topic -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb@lists.softwarefreedom.com.au http://lists.softwarefreedom.com.au/mailman/listinfo/free

Re: [free-software-melb] f-droid

2012-04-20 Thread Brian May
with no updates. -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb@lists.softwarefreedom.com.au http://lists.softwarefreedom.com.au/mailman/listinfo/free-software-melb

Re: [free-software-melb] f-droid

2012-03-27 Thread Brian May
-droid.org/forums/topic/feature-request-tablets/ -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb@lists.softwarefreedom.com.au http://lists.softwarefreedom.com.au/mailman/listinfo/free-software-melb

Re: [free-software-melb] getting involved with unis (wiki)

2012-02-23 Thread Brian May
for their subject, it would help. I think. If Linux is not considered a requirement, then that is why they don't maintain it. -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb@lists.softwarefreedom.com.au

Re: [free-software-melb] Mystery Free Software Event - Monday 5th March

2012-02-23 Thread Brian May
the timing, it seems like it is going to conflict with the Melbourne Python Users Group meeting. -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb@lists.softwarefreedom.com.au http

[free-software-melb] Excluding free software from patentability

2012-02-13 Thread Brian May
regarding patents. -- Brian May br...@microcomaustralia.com.au ___ Free-software-melb mailing list Free-software-melb@lists.softwarefreedom.com.au http://lists.softwarefreedom.com.au/mailman/listinfo/free-software-melb