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@globcoco That is a highly tweaked setup.

See this for some details and a Recipe : https://discourse.qoto.org/t/mastodon-screen-use-in-wide-screen-displays-a-search-for-better-results/280

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@vibhi

Real Documentation is here : https://discourse.qoto.org/t/qoto-org-new-january-2020-features-added-detailed-descriptions/192/1

...if I may say so.

@freemo

@globcoco

>> I could stay here all day.
>> Oops, I think I kinda did it today...

Me too, but it's productive - - as the conversations feed new ideas, and they might develop. I need to get off to go into production mode, as I have to support the Pinafore Forum, and have an idea for a new page.

Plus others for other blog pages. Plus about 15 letters pending replies. Ugh.

But I give value to the conversations we have, and find them important, inspiring. So, there's time for all.

@globcoco

>> If it replaces (kinda) a personal instance that might be cool indeed.

It seems they actually HAVE documentation for it. Impressed!

https://code.as/writeas/writeas-gtk/src/tag/v1.0.1/USER_GUIDE.md

@globcoco LP -- Long Post, abbreviated.

I use the Dark Theme, Wide Screen mode. Screenshot of me writing this -- look at the size of my Reply Editor.

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@globcoco

>> If it replaces (kinda) a personal instance that might be cool indeed.

From the little they disclosed on their post, it seems like a local way to create a post, similar to a local instance (and much, much easier to install).

But saving to a live, external host.

I would try it, if it was out for Windows. Or if I got a llinux system running here, but I am too stretched time wise to put time into that.

My personal letters are way behind since Blog is now high priority, and our conversations are so rich and important.

These we got to be thannkful for, when they happen, and they only do if the people are all around at the same time.

So, my poor pen pals are having long delayed responses, and I do write long letters to them, usually.

@globcoco C'est bon, oui.

@globcoco
It's just that Pinafore is actually being nice and putting in a CW when it was needed (content was long).

I actually LIKE the view of Qoto's Local timeline a lot better in Pinafore as we are getting many LP by some of our users.

Just for the replies we need to keep it in mind, not need unless they are really long ones.

@globcoco @freemo @zleap

>> Zut.
>> Forgot the CW...

LOL... Twice. After a reminder even, he he hehhhhh. 😜

@globcoco

I would use it, once the promised Windows version arrives (no time frame promised, so uncertain).

The Linux one should do for you though! Tried it yet ?

Reminder -- remove pesky Long Post CW's

@freemo @zleap

@globcoco

The main reason for installing a personal instance in my case is that I can do all the work needed for new page creation or maintenance -- anywhere, while not needing a live internet connection. (it will hurt on image hosting uploads, for new pages, but other than that, it works fine offline.)

The speed of edits and reloads is delightful -- no lag at all, since it's a local process.

And this does not require much power, space, ram or anything much. I installed it on Windows and there's dismal documentation for it.

Requirements include a MySQL install, which is free but not a user friendly software to install and manage.

But I haven't touched it in 7 months, since first installing it.

Any basic computer, laptop or desktop could do. It could also be located in another system in your home network, and accessible by internal IP address. Mine is local, running at https://127.0.0.1:8080/

You are welcome for the ref -- absolutely great novels, recommended.

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snapshot of the minimized Write.freely service -- I normally don't even look at it. ----v
@freemo @zleap

@Sphinx I once took my Trial motorcycle to a trial on a trail.

Makes sense? 😺

It should, as those are individual words and meanings, but all legitimate. English has that sometimes.

@zleap I do the same -- a Keyword inserted on a post will trigger it if present.

And voilá, done. Very useful and enjoyable.

For Qoto users, Moa Bridge is the option to use. See Blog, or https://moa.party/

@globcoco

re: "World Made by Hand"

Quick reference, my own post : https://qoto.org/@design_RG/104246079388968121

@globcoco

More or less, let me clarify:

- I have installed a Write.freely instance in one of the systems here in the house, yes.
- There is NO cost for that other than your time to learn how to do it.
- My personal instance is NOT federated, although it could be if desired; it's one of the options in admin panel.

Why not publish directly from here?

- I could, and actually have spare full blown Servers on hand, Rackmounted Dell Powerservers.
- but that takes time, electricity, and they are production machines. Loud and not so nice to stay around. 😛
- it also bring bi security implications, because now you could become a target to the scum around the dark corners of the Net.

So it would need to be more than a Hobby reason. I think these systems might someday have use, if we have some kind of breakdown, I could become part of a local Library -- all kinds of content in the Net would vanish, and only local resources would be available.

I do read a lot of sci-fi, and Dystopic scenarios are possible.

I am thinking specifically of the "World Made by Hand" series of novels by James Howard Kunstler. His home and the novel's location is not too far from me -- I have travelled there by bicycle touring. 😺

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@freemo @zleap

@iankenway Did they actually build that?

What is it?

I think the Kubrick reference will fly over many heads. 😜

@zleap There are good uses for Twitter -- both as a source of info to import here and for exporting from here to there.

I have a Blog post with info on crossposting : https://write.tedomum.net/rgx/crossposting-and-surprises-happened

@globcoco

>> I certainly think there could be a niche in there!!!

Mostly it can be easy for active Git users.

For most people, I imagine a focused Blog platform is easier and faster to become proficient at.

I run my personal Write.Freely instance right here, in this very laptop I am writing at. All my pages are developed in-house, and then copy/pasted into TeDomum when ready.

And that is all done in Windows 10, which is a platform that works really well for me.

Productivity superceeds technical merits, Unix is better but Windows does it for me. Being a long time user, sys admin and Tech person, mine are well maintained and fast.

@freemo @zleap @linuxine

@zleap

Depending on a single lead user to maintain and develop a system has those risks. I was for years an active member at a documentaries forum, whose leader passed away.

Happily, a good team had been assembled by then, and kept the boat going -- and made it much better than under the founder's management, actually.

It has been many years since, and they are still very active and well known. The content is superb, great educational value, and the system exists for over 15 years now.

@freemo @globcoco @linuxine

@freemo

It comes from Git being a place you are used to; for me it's an Alien space, still. For most newer users as well.

Not really made for new blogger's use, although it might work. A niche solution perhaps.

@zleap @globcoco @linuxine