SomethingBlack @ SomethingBlack @lemmy.world

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If I had any context, explanation, prior warning, knowledge of the person sending the file, or ANYTHING I might be more inclined to download a random file.

I'm honestly kinda stunned that you think "download this, run this", from a complete stranger is a smart thing to do. If that is how you manage your personal security I don't want to imagine how your software will fare.

If you and that other guy are legitimately what I should expect from the open source community then you're absolutely right, it's not for me.

My understanding of gzip files is simply that they're compressed. Compressed files can still be dangerous last I checked. And like I said to the other guy, I don't know what Debian is. I'm asking for a start into the open source world, how would I know that this random ass compressed file from somewhere I've never heard of is going to be safe?

Yes, getting into the open source world is basically the point of my whole post isn't it? And you didn't answer my question

It is a downloadable file. How often do you trust strangers that say "Here you go" with no actual context. I'm not trying to be mean, but seriously put yourself in my shoes. Would you download that file?

Another great idea, thank you. I'd never heard of F-Droid either

Oh wow, thank you so much. This sounds perfect, almost exactly what I was imagining

That's a reasonable stance and I do agree.

I was about to say "but what if I'm just not yet using a project that I would otherwise be passionate about because I don't know it exists", but you've basically gone over that in the rest of your comment. So thank you

Why are you trying to get me to download whatever that file is?

I'd never heard of codeberg, thanks for the heads up

Exactly! In spite of his potentially controversial policies and decisions, it's difficult to say he isn't a leader. We haven't had one of those for a very long time, only leeches dressed in suits

Of the game? The hunting has always been my favourite aspect, although I'd say the world building is objectively the best part of the game.

Of your screenshots? The way the light filters through the branches in the first one and the shadows they create

Can I ask why you wouldn't recommend it? I'm open to the possibility that I'm missing something but imo exposure and attention would often be a big hurdle when it comes to open source projects.

Having a repository that lists and describes them doesn't feel like it could be a bad thing to me

Thanks for the advice.

Yeah, I completely understand that it's not gonna be as popular as Reddit immediately, but I know that if I felt the need to jump ship, other people will too.

I'm most just searching through All and sorting by new ATM trying to find some interesting things to read about and topics to discuss

I haven't been proud to be British in a long time. How Starmer has handled the US breaking their agreements with Ukraine has made me proud again

Seconded. In most cases people tend to become what they see most often

456,976 total combinations.

Who's going to start putting together the dictionary of evil acronyms?

Such an incredible game, and utterly beautiful. Perfect to show off in screenshots like this

I first saw this news over on Reddit, immediately searched for an alternative. Got home from work and now here I am