*banned 4 MarkDown love* @design_RG@social.cleverlibre.org

Blog post now complete, adding Notes and References, etc.

Pretty too. ❤️ Write.Freely!

See it here: https://write.tedomum.net/rgx/story-time-how-i-got-started-in-computer-networking

Avant Garde poster, Political message spot on.

"Journalism has to incommodate State Powers."

RT from TW (@Skoknic), found in another instance.

RT from https://hackers.town/@rgx/103317533135685592

My first one was an US Robotics Courier 2400 bps, internal model.

I had to learn VERY quickly of all the intricacies of IRQs, Com port addresses and default assigned IRQs, Jumper settings to change those.

And -- even when perfectly configured for a Com 2, IRQ 3 (I think it was, been a long time), it did not work well at all.

More troubleshooting, and it was the beginning of my learning of many aspects of PC technology. Fast forward 5 years and I was teaching a Computer Repairs class, all from what I learned on my own, struggling but persevering and getting things working in the end.

Loved it, specially when things were working well!

Turns out, the modem problem wasn't the modem, or any ports on the ISA expansion card this system had. It was the mouse, a Logitech bus mouse with its own ISA controller card, which had been set by jumpers to use IRQ 3, the one I wanted, default for Com2 serial ports.

Once I figured that, a Jumper change and it moved to IRQ 5; no more conflicts.

And my adventures in the BBS world started. Becoming an active member of FidoNet was the next phase.

Internet? that took about 4 years before I could get access, when joining a University. NO consumer internet existed at the time, it only became more common later, 1996-7 or so.

#modem #DialUp #networking #IRQ #ISA #Retro #Computing #hobby #PCtech

Blog Post coming soon... 😉

@chikara, the Tutorial is alive now, as promised.

#PromiseKeepers

Have now figured out a way to make my laptop settings for the mastodon Web Client really sharp – it is using the FULL screen width, but without the madness of the multi-pane, 3 pulsating Feeds running simultaneously which is kind of the Default when you enable it.

I have prepared a detailed Tutorial, with step by step notes, screenshots to help people wanting a similar setup.

Due to the amount of images, and the placement of them and the text, I used QOTO's Discourse Forum for the post.

https://discourse.qoto.org/t/setting-up-the-advanced-web-interface-for-mastodon-full-use-of-wide-screens/150

Will be preparing a Blog post with same content later today. Hope you enjoy, the Forum post is Visible to Anyone, to reply there you need a free account registration.

#AWI #Mastotips #desktop #laptop #newusers #tips

(@​) Puff the Magic Hater @​MsKellyMHayes @ birdsite

"If you are dating someone who has been subjected to abuse/
mistreatment, and you notice them idealizing the hell out of you for treating them w basic respect, don't take the ego boost. Tell them that they are always entitled to basic kindness and respect in every relationship."

An administrator at another instance posted a link to a free version of the Kaspersky Antivirus and Internet Security suite.

I downloaded and installed it. If you want to try :

https://usa.kaspersky.com/downloads/thank-you/free-antivirus-download

#analog #modular #synth #patch streaming #live on https://aNONradio.net #tonite on OpenMic #electronicmusic

RT from https://mastodon.sdf.org/@smj/103309261832626603

#Slowly is for #foodies too... #xp #penpals #friendship
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RT @slowlyapp
A friend told us he’s been collecting authentic recipes from around the world via @slowlyapp 😋 What a mouth watering idea!
https://twitter.com/slowlyapp/status/1205691241700052992

Keeping the kids from peeking...

Now that I have found a good layout, the Advanced Widescreen Interface in the mastodon web client is really wonderful.

Thanks @freemo, I believe you have added enhancements to the code that really make it shine. Kudos!!

@freemo, just got a reply from Nolan, Pinafore's developer, about the issue of client max toot size limit. He responded:

"- The char limit is really on the instance to support; it's as simple as returning max_toot_chars in the HTTP response for /api/v1/instance, bug your admin. ;) "

...so, I am bugging you. Would this be a config file edit or something more difficult?

Thank you.... 😉 🍷

Uhmmm... 1000 Tera Boobs?

[ resized for Byte savings. Larger here: https://i.postimg.cc/YqRZgDSQ/1000-Tera-Breasts-recompress.jpg ] #jokes #owa

Trying to get use of the width on a real computer, laptop full screen is my preferred way to work.

Advanced Web interface can be enabled in Settings. CAN be overwhelming, I would agree, if you have Home, Local and Federated feeds all pulsing at same time. So I left it off.

BUT -- a little patience and you might find a pleasing arrangement. Reduced size image, the full size is: https://i.postimg.cc/zG6rb2d0/Qoto-3panel-full-sized.png

I like this one, wider Local feed show more than default.

A write.freely blog instance - can run in linux, mac or windows. woot.

https://github.com/writeas/writefreely/releases/tag/v0.11.1

For people simply wanting to write and create a personal blog, use one of the public, free instances listed : https://writefreely.org/instances

Awesome, simple, minimalist, fast, free - can it get any better?

ReTootz r possible, #fediverse.

"I was asked today what I do for fun, and I legit had to refrain from saying that I was part of a cult of technomancers working to restore the future timeline to save the internet.

and that felt pretty good.

#notacult"

OP : https://hackers.town/@thegibson/103310314877208621

#freedom is :

- using a multiple content capable clipboard; keeping ten or more clippings ready for reuse at a moment's notice (TY Microsoft.com Win10)

- using a browser that is not Google controlled and spied on. (TY https://Waterfox.net and https://Mozilla.org Foundation)

- using a free, powerful, easy to learn all around joy, Irfanview image editor. (TY https://www.irfanview.com )

- using a simple and easy to work with blog, #fediverse aware and integrated. (TY https://writefreely.org )

ReToot is Possible!

"I saw someone mention the #dillo #webbrowser so I decided to try it out. Downloaded, then went to its help page (https://www.dillo.org/dillo3-help.html) and checked out the html source code... and it was actually human-readable!

Off to a stellar start!"
From : https://hackers.town/@InRustWeTrust/103310970934121071

#Nippon #art #xp @chikara
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RT @okamey1
@design_RG @chikara Here is one similar Japanese Ukiyoe card.🤗　The famous painter Hiroshige Utagawa lived in the period of 1797-1858.

Hiroshige Blue
https://japan-attractions.jp/exhibitions/hiroshige-blue/
https://twitter.com/okamey1/status/1206160234323959808