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Late Night Linux
Late Night Linux – Episode 270
Feb 27, 2024
BBC stays on Mastodon, Signal adds privacy with usernames, Asahi beats Apple in OpenGL, surprising FOSS support from Mercedes, Apple kills web apps in EU, Mozilla focuses on Firefox and AI. Canonical's Open Documentation Academy, new Krita website, and Kubuntu contest. Tailscale offers easy VPN, while the podcast explores trust issues in messaging apps, Apple Silicon support challenges, open source communities, Apple's web app decision, and Mozilla's downsizing.
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- BBC extends Mastodon trial for direct program hosting, signaling positive outlook for the platform.
- Signal introduces privacy-focused usernames, enhancing user control and experience while addressing privacy concerns.
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BBC Extends Mastodon Trial
The BBC is extending its Mastodon social media trial. Initially planned for 6 months, the trial has been extended due to positive results. The BBC's use of its social.bbc server allows for host programs directly. Despite celebrities still on Twitter, the move signifies a positive outlook for Mastodon.
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