Re: Debian's Presence on Twitter (X)
On Wed, 22 Jan 2025 at 17:22, Yashraj <disaster2life@autistici.org> wrote:
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> Greetings,
>
> This discussion has been in the back of my mind since I decided to
> delete my personal accounts on some proprietary platforms,
https://robang74.github.io/chatgpt-answered-prompts/html/diritti-digitali-e-separazione-dei-dati-dai-social-EN.html#introduction
INTRODUCTION
These websites, developed with shell-script and web technologies such
as JavaScript and CSS, offer a proof-of-concept for a new generation
of digital platforms.
- Chatbots for fun on github pages
- Roberto A. Foglietta on github pages
- Q&A dialogs with AI chatbots on github pages
Using a short function in JavaScript (a few lines of code, because
less is more) and CSS, I implemented a technique to alter the display
of images and change their hue (e.g. sepia, black and white) directly
in the browser.
This approach creates the basis for two main evolutions: that of
decentralised social networks and that of digital content enjoyment,
with a special focus on do-it-yourself (DIY) e-book readers.
Below is a (non-exhaustive) list of key points:
1. distributed social network: by exploiting Git and regular
expression scripts (PHP, sed, awk, bash, etc.), it is possible to
create a decentralised social network in which users' content becomes
independent of traditional social networks, on which it can be
publicised, but remaining completely eight the control of the users,
with a fine and precise versioning system.
2. do-it-yourself book reader: using a resolution of 800px, static
HTML pages with CSS and a minimum of JavaScript (replaceable with
shell-scripting, if necessary), it is possible to embed this content
in low-power embedded devices.
3. Reduction of resources: thanks to BusyBox, which includes an HTTP
server and scripting capabilities, the entire system (without content)
can be reduced to less than 16 MB, and with further optimisation, even
under 1 MB (this branch in which 18 patches have been integrated, goes
in this direction).
4. e-Ink display: with a width of 800px (4:3 format, similar to an
A4), combined with the ability to use grey tones and black/white via
CSS, and supporting browsers such as Dillo, it is possible to create a
display system for DIY e-books on e-Ink displays managed by Raspberry
Pi and the like.
Considering the failure of decentralised social media and DIY
e-readers, it is evident that this approach offers an alternative yet
functional solution based on established and scalable technologies.
This can be achieved by imposing restrictions on technology
(standards) but not on content, an approach commonly used in embedded
and dedicated systems to limit the complexity of the computer systems
involved as much as possible.
Best regards, R-
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