My most recent discovery is:smile. My most memorable is probably the legendary secret page of The Mushroom Kingdom... That was a long time ago, and in hindsight, the staff did a great job ensuring users who knew the secret did not spoil it for others. I still check on the secret page from time to time, just to make sure it is alive and well.
I have been unable to convince family and friends of the dangers posed by mass surveilance and data collection. The most effective angle I have attempted so far was inspired by comedian and social commentator John Oliver, who employs a visceral anecdote of government agents being able to view citizens' nude photos sent by email. Even so, not one of my family members or friends has actually installed GnuPG, through Enigmail or otherwise.
Do knowledgeable people currently spend proper effort in relating important issues to everyday folks? Should organizations like the Free Software Foundation direct more resources towards reaching people who would otherwise show little interest in higher ideals and how they relate to computers?
Thank you for sharing your dedication and unwavering principles with the world. You are my hero.
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My most recent discovery is :smile. My most memorable is probably the legendary secret page of The Mushroom Kingdom... That was a long time ago, and in hindsight, the staff did a great job ensuring users who knew the secret did not spoil it for others. I still check on the secret page from time to time, just to make sure it is alive and well.
Thanks! I'm actually grateful for the alternative viewpoints. I had considered most of them already, but one or two were new.
If anyone sees a laptop battery that jumps to 55% after a few minutes of 100%, that'd be me.
I agree. The questions covered a good deal of ground, and Kim answered each of them earnestly. It's hard to ask for more.
I have been unable to convince family and friends of the dangers posed by mass surveilance and data collection. The most effective angle I have attempted so far was inspired by comedian and social commentator John Oliver, who employs a visceral anecdote of government agents being able to view citizens' nude photos sent by email. Even so, not one of my family members or friends has actually installed GnuPG, through Enigmail or otherwise.
Do knowledgeable people currently spend proper effort in relating important issues to everyday folks? Should organizations like the Free Software Foundation direct more resources towards reaching people who would otherwise show little interest in higher ideals and how they relate to computers?
Thank you for sharing your dedication and unwavering principles with the world. You are my hero.