David Curtin @capt_canadia@qoto.org

Linux people be caring a lot about #FreeSoftware and #OpenSource until they suddenly have the urge to play video games. 😂

Let's shout out some great #FreeSoftwareGame projects!

For today's #FreeSoftwareAdvent, I'm going for

**Battle for Wesnoth**

@wesnoth is an amazing tactical fantasy RTS with a comfortable learning curve, nice campaign and also multiplayer options. Definitely worth a try!

https://www.wesnoth.org/

#LinuxGaming #FOSS

How to Get Started in Second Life, Step by Step: A Guide for New Users (2024 Edition, Using Firestorm) https://ryanschultz.com/2024/01/14/how-to-get-started-in-second-life-step-by-step-a-guide-for-new-users-2024-edition-using-firestorm/

After one month of learning, I built a full project using Golang and Nuxt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?index=1&list=PLoILbKo9rG3skRCj37Kn5Zj803hhiuRK6&v=iDQAZEJK8lI

Discussions: https://discu.eu/q/https://www.youtube.com/watch?index=1&list=PLoILbKo9rG3skRCj37Kn5Zj803hhiuRK6&v=iDQAZEJK8lI

#golang #programming

Teachable Machine

Link: https://teachablemachine.withgoogle.com/
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38898104

Comparing Tech Used for Apollo, Artemis NASA Missions

Link: https://www.eetimes.com/comparing-tech-used-for-apollo-artemis-nasa-missions/
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38808121

This week's #inkscape update video is the bit from last week I cut out; the discussion about Inkscape's Gtk upgrade project and the troubles that might be on the horizon for 2024 and our use of @GTK and relationship with @gnome in going forwards.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9knD44L8-A

❄️ Cool Tools 2023 - Day 3 of 24 - https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2023/12/edtech-cool-tool-padlet-ai-images.html

🖌️ Padlet - Generate and use AI images

💬 Have you used this tool? Share your thoughts!

👉 Follow all the Cool Tools at https://bit.ly/cool-tools-23

#edutooter @edutooters

Day 1 of #makeradvent is live and I'm building a Raspberry Pi Pico W powered advent calendar which uses NTP to get the current date.
https://youtu.be/KLdE82ipNBY
What has two, little ducks got to do with it though? You'd better watch and find out.

One of the greatest user interface disasters in history

Link: https://octodon.social/@jalefkowit/111490485825183949
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38457125

Trisquel is a beautiful, fully free distribution of GNU/Linux. We also have Parabola and many other free GNU/Linux distributions -- all which respect your rights. Check out our list at: https://www.gnu.org/distros/free-distros.html #GNU #Linux #freesoftware

Free and Open Source Inkscape Vector Graphics Editor is 20 Years Old with a Big Update

The latest point release, Inkscape 1.3.1, has grown into one of the biggest bug fix packages they’ve ever shared with the community. Update to benefit from more than 70 bug fixes, 16 improved user interface translations, and even two small, new features!

I ...continues

See https://gadgeteer.co.za/free-and-open-source-inkscape-vector-graphics-editor-is-20-years-old-with-a-big-update/

#alternativeto #opensource #technology

Switch to Linux for:

🔒 Better security against viruses.
🚀 Customize to your liking.
💻 Great performance, even on older PCs.
🌐 Strong community support.
💸 Mostly free, no hidden costs.
Discover the freedom of computing with Linux! #LibertasTechnologiaPrivitus

Hello! It's the last day to buy A City on Mars during launch week. Sales this week matter because they get you on bestseller lists, which get you sales and press. SO, if you were thinking about buying, we'd massively appreciate if you'd do so today. <3 https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/639449/a-city-on-mars-by-kelly-and-zach-weinersmith/

Introducing GPTs https://openai.com/blog/introducing-gpts

@pinkyfloyd @rozcakj New Zealand's libraries are doing cool stuff like this.

hamiltonlibraries.co.nz/auaha-…

This space also has a recording studio. The printers and other maker tools are free to use, just pay for the raw materials, and there is full-time staff available to teach you.

Raspberry Pi 5 review – Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm, benchmarks, power consumption, and more

A few days ago I finally went through the Raspberry Pi 5 kit I received last September going through the items and booting it with Raspberry Pi OS bookworm. I’ve now had time to perform more tests to check out the performance with benchmarks and test various features on the Raspberry Pi 5.…
https://www.cnx-software.com/2023/11/05/raspberry-pi-5-review-raspberry-pi-os-bookworm-benchmarks-power-consumption/

Study: Students Who Read Print Learn More Than Those Who Read Tablets https://www.techlearning.com/news/study-students-who-read-print-learn-more-than-those-who-read-tablets

#MakerAdvent will return for 2023
Never heard of this? I countdown to Christmas by releasing a YouTube video everyday. Each video has a maker flavour to it. We can hack microcontrollers, Christmas decorations and I buy random "stuff" from eBay, Aliexpress and now Temu.
Here is the entire 2022 series to give you an idea of what I will be up to.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl7sf03jEHOSe7Vg-m2tsV5lXPvnFd8Vy