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Well... until we see the "text" won't know for sure, but my DK sources say that it's the same deal as 1951 but saves his face by updating it to 2026. (will edit if this proves false.)

Edit: changed to 1951 per Politico reporting here [1]. And it does state "It is not clear how this new agreement changes that agreement..."

[1] https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/18/trump-denmark-green...

Re:Hacker Public Radio on Thursday July 30, 2026 @11:46PM (#49118772)
Love HPR!

And adding another...(constantly playing in my casa)... Radio Paradise [0]

Mostly the Main Mix and Rock mix, and has been a great source of new music discovery for me.

[0] https://radioparadise.com/home

Re:Microsoft Copilot AI Comes to LG TVs, and Can't Be Deleted on Monday December 15, 2025 @09:45AM (#46275196)
Yes. Macrumors here says “don’t buy” [0], but only because they tend to recommend only if tech is “new”. I have this ATv gen and it’s not perfect, but is really the best streaming box, having used roku and nvidia shield. PS: get the version with wired ethernet if you can…wifi works, but no surprise that wired is more solid.

[0] https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-tv/

Re:Reviving a Modular Cargo Bike Design from the 1930s on Monday May 12, 2025 @10:22PM (#43969180)
In Copenhagen, Denmark, these are used all over the city to, well, deliver cargo.

Then, annually they have a fun cargo-bike race called "Svajerløb" [0]

The event is based on traditional races that took place between the 1930s and 1960s. In the race, riders typically complete four laps - the first lap ridden with an empty cargo bike, then stopping to load up their bikes with cargo before completing three more laps with the full load. [1]

It's super fun.

[0] https://www.facebook.com/Svajerloeb/

[1] https://copenhagenize.com/2017/10/arrange-svajerlb-cargo-bik...

Used sub-title for submit title since I find it a bit more descriptive of the article.

OG Verge title is: "Mark Zuckerberg just declared war on the entire advertising industry"

Re:Space Debris: Is It a Crisis? on Thursday April 03, 2025 @08:37AM (#43568731)
Steve Wozniak's startup, Privateer[0], was originally created to clean up space junk, but it seems now their “mission” is to develop better tracking of objects in space, and to use this data to help avert disastrous collisions.

On the site is a fun interactive object tracker.

[0] https://www.privateer.com/

Re:Meta wants more access to your iPhone on Monday December 30, 2024 @01:21PM (#42552009)
Seems oxymoronic as Meta doesn’t allow interoperability in order to maintain its walled garden. Apple does the same but it’s generally done in the space of privacy- security and privacy going hand in hand. I have little faith in government, any government, when it comes to technology. Either through ignorance or motive, they usually make decisions that result in less privacy, less security.
Linked pic is from 2010, but article says they still use the C64s. I'd love for someone to go there and get a new pic, maybe a quick interview on how it's going using C64 in today's age. Can they link to modern payment systems, f.ex.?
I will add "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" to another good movie she was in, along with an excellent cast.
Re:Start all of your commands with a comma (2009) on Sunday June 23, 2024 @02:55PM (#40769679)
Re your second question, here’s how I manage my dotfiles:

https://github.com/andersix/dotfiles

Re:Linux May Be the Best Way to Avoid the AI Nightmare on Monday June 03, 2024 @01:04PM (#40564689)
Yes. But as another poster mentioned, can your grandmother setup (and also maintain) a windows computer, keeping it free from malware etc.? I posit no.

Can they maintain and keep a Mac (no installation needed) updated and free from malware? Updates sure, but malware free? I posit no.

Now to Linux. My small sample size evidence is that more than 5+ yrs ago, I set up my GPs with Linux Mint, and they use it without any issues. Since they don’t have root, and it’s Linux, the malware footprint is near enough to zero making them as safe as possible from anything bad. It also helps to educate them about not trusting unsolicited emails, etc.—-But, although related, is for a diff discussion.

When I periodically visit them, I check that updates are done.

I’ve had zero complaints from them.

So yes… grandparents can not only use, but love Linux!

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