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pinchcramp
pinchcramp @ pinchcramp @lemmy.dbzer0.com
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Has anyone used or contributed to OpenStreetMap?

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  • I downloaded it earlier today and went for a 1hr walk and submitted over 60 contributions. It's kinda addictive.

    I love that you don't need constant internet connection to use it.

    Thanks for the recommendation!

    • Has anyone used or contributed to OpenStreetMap?

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  • I regularly use OSM data through Organic Maps (mostly for larger European cities). The app is really polished and is a joy to use. So far I'm not missing any features from Google Maps.

    I've also updated some faulty business hours for some restaurants so I guess I've contributed back.

    E: With the recent developments in the world of free online services (YouTube blocking ad-blockers, Google lying to their customers about its TrueView ads, Twitter rate limiting free access, the Reddit API fiasco), I wonder how much longer we can take free services like Google Maps for granted. Having an open alternative may become even more important in the future.

    • Alright you dogs, you barked loud and clear. Facebook's Threads is blocked

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  • From the sidebar:

    … the following subjects are explicitly not allowed …

    • Nothing extreme-right-wing. This includes conspiracy theories, SovCit, Pro-Police, AnCaps etc. We’ll know it when I see it, don’t test us!

    So I would guess "fash" means fascist content.

    • Now I'm on Lemmy, what do I need to know?

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  • I really love seeing how friendly and welcoming people here are. I hope we can keep this attitude as the user base grows bigger

    • Firefox 116 Beta Brings Quick Actions in Address Bar, Improves Wayland Support

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  • I've been wondering for quite a while what the "Actions" entry in the Search settings does. I suppose this feature has been planned for some time now, but they just never bothered to implement it. No idea why the had that shortcut present though.

    • NixOs why?

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  • This is probably the most comprehensive, yet easily understandable explanation of NixOS I've ever read.

    Thank you very much

    • Is it just me, or does NixOS almost feel like a different operating system from Linux?

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  • Not crass at all. I would suggest that you follow your gut instinct. If NixOS excites you, go for it. If you want to understand the intricacies of Linux itself, look into Linux From Scratch. If you want to understand how "regular" distros work (and what sets them apart from each other) hop around between your usual suspects until you've scratched that itch long enough. Want to form your own opinion around init systems? Use a distro that supports Runit, s6 or OpenRC besides systemd.

    I don't think anyone else can tell you what you should do in this situation.

    Have fun!

    • Is it just me, or does NixOS almost feel like a different operating system from Linux?

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  • My question then would be: Why do you want to learn more about Linux in the first place?

    • When I hear about YouTube banning AdBlockers

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  • Probably because most don't know what Chromium is, or what open-source means or why certain websites don't work (or work as well as in Chrome). Sad but true.

    • Is it just me, or does NixOS almost feel like a different operating system from Linux?

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  • From what I've heard from NixOS users, your intuition seems right. When you learn NixOS, you learn NixOS rather than Linux. The question is, what your goals are. If you want to get a job as a Linux sysadmin, you'd probably be better off using a more common distro. But if you just want to use Linux privately, dive into whatever seems most exciting to you or fulfills your needs the best.