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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Aug 21, 2026

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  1. IRC Proceedings: Thursday, August 20, 2026
    IRC logs for Thursday, August 20, 2026
  2. Gemini Links 21/08/2026: "Ensmallening the BigWeb", "Rust Dependencies"
    Links for the day
  3. Links 20/08/2026: 'Linux' Foundation Promoting Slop Hype for Money (Hype as a Service), Malaysia’s Exports Jump 38% Year-on-Year
    Links for the day
  4. Gemini Links 20/08/2026: A "Break From Routine" and "Modem Was the Problem"
    Links for the day
  5. Clownflare Reckons GNU/Linux is on Almost 1 in 10 Laptops/Desktops in Western Europe
    Western Europe and China are leaving more of GAFAM behind them
  6. Looking Ahead at September
    Rianne and I look forward to a productive September
  7. Links 20/08/2026: Facebook "Ran Ads for an App That Promised to Nudify Female Politicians" and Facebook Faces "Social [Control] Media Addiction Trial"
    Links for the day
  8. Clownflare Sees GNU/Linux at 16% Market Share on Desktops/Laptops in Tajikistan
    in Tajikistan it seems like adoption of GNU/Linux is exceptionally high, based on a very large data set associated with Web access
  9. The Demise of Social Control Media Continues
    Entering (anew) social control media in 2026 seems foolish
  10. SLAPP Censorship - Part 155 Out of 200: Throwing Stones in Houses Made of Glass
    character-assassination-as-a-service
  11. Gemini Links 20/08/2026: Planners, Pantsing, Vinylyssee
    Links for the day
  12. Over at Tux Machines...
    GNU/Linux news for the past day
  13. IRC Proceedings: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
    IRC logs for Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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