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Pete the Otrovert

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A systems thinker. I see systems everywhere and the connectedness of everything. I'm fascinated by them, especially the systems of the natural world and our […] 🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://mastodon.nz/@98Percent, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact

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Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 3d

@SimonCHulse Squadron Airborne With a Chainsaw

Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 3d

At the other end of the mobile computing scale was this little netbook, which was also in outstanding condition except for an unfortunate key board issue.
#laptop #computing #vintagecomputing
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/computers/laptops/laptops/other/listing/5559480978

Trade Me

www.trademe.co.nz

Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 3d

Interested in computer nostalgia? Take a look at this beast I'm selling on Trade Me. I took a Linuxified laptop a family a few days ago, and came away with four old laptops they wanted rid of!
This thing really impressed me and not only because, after 21 years, it still has the protective […]

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Vee @veroniqueb99.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 4d

For those who haven't heard yet... 😭

Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 5d

Well, that's me for now. Signing off!

Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 5d

@lightweight I started offering a conversion service through our local repair cafe and it took off. I was amazed by the amount of interest. People seem to be pretty sick of Microsoft!

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Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 5d

@SimonCHulse Yup, I did. Thanks - fixed now.

Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 5d

Motueka has become quite a growth "market" for Linux conversions lately. We have just today launched a local bulletin board to support all those new users in the region. If you are interested in #linux feel free to join (if you live in Aotearoa / New Zealand - access is restricted)

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Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 5d

If I wanted to de-corporatise my online like as much as possible, what phone should I use? iPhone or Android. If Android, which brand?
I'm iPhone at the moment, but Linux desktop and laptop, with a Mac Mini M1 tucked away in the cupboard (just in case) because I no longer use it. I'd like good […]

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Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 6d

@SimonCHulse Good for you. I hate Meta too. I only have a presence there as a kind of outreach thing. And for the reels about people’s cats.

Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 6d

@SimonCHulse ah. That’s disappointing.
I don’t have an X account any longer and I only access FB via the Firefox browser on one of my computers. Stuff’em

Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 6d

@SimonCHulse I have never seen either version.

Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 6d

@SimonCHulse yea, they did. And I think Microsoft tried to screw app developers too hard, so there weren’t enough apps.
My Nokia died a slow death after getting soaked on motorbike ride down the West Coast.

Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 6d

@SimonCHulse I loved my Nokia 920 more than any phone before or since.

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Vee @veroniqueb99.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 6d

He's done the maths...

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Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 6d

@lednaBM @aj well, it could have been that too. The music… or something.

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Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 7d

@lednaBM @aj that may not be because you grew up in the 60’s. It may be because you are an otrovert. It was enlightening for me to find out I was one. Check here to take the test and find out if you are.

https://www.othernessinstitute.com/

Otherness - The Otherness Institute

www.othernessinstitute.com

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Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 7d

Why does the EFF only provide links to X and FB in its articles? Why not also Mastodon and Bluesky, supposedly independent platforms? #eff #privacy #infosec #security

Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 8d

And my tomato has a flower already!

Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 8d

My micro garden on a fine Motueka morning. Lettuce, silver beet (chard), radish, parsley, tomato. #vegetable #gardening

Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 10d

Great to see this fightback. If you value independent, quality investigative journalism, check this out: https://open.substack.com/pub/broligarchy/p/the-free-press-fights-back?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email,

The free press fights back...

Introducing the Nerve. From the wreckage of my old newspaper, comes a new all-women, journalist-owned, independent publication. Join us!

broligarchy.substack.com

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Vee @veroniqueb99.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 10d

Do you pebble? I didn't know but i do!

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Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 10d

I've always wondered why I see things differently from most of the people around me; why they are getting so wound up about things that don't seem at all important to me, while seeming completely oblivious to things I think are really important. My "otherness" may explain that. Discovering that […]

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Dave Lane :flag_tino: 🇳🇿 @lightweight.mastodon.nzoss.nz.ap.brid.gy · 10d

Very good to see this! https://www.zdnet.com/article/this-european-military-just-ditched-microsoft-for-open-source-libreoffice-heres-why/ h/t to @DrCuriosity #eu #digitalsovereignty Especially cool how they've been funding the dev community to add the features *they* want!

This European military just ditched Microsoft for open-source LibreOffice - here's why

It's not about the cost savings, either. Many government organizations are replacing Microsoft software for a more important reason.

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Pete the Otrovert @98percent.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 11d

I use a Panasonic #breadmaker to #bake pretty much all of our #bread needs (or wants). My secret ingredient? A very ripe banana.
When I have one I just reduce the liquid by about half the weight of the banana. It gives the loaf a great soft but strong texture and also improves the keeping […]

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