So, you learn something new every day. What I learned today is that the `sort` command has a `-V` flag that lets you sort by *version* *order*. So, it correctly sorts v1.8.2 before v1.21.1. It even takes into account prerelease tags like -dev and -rc.1. I was able to use it for sorting our git version tags for CityCatalyst really nicely.
@plinubius So, if the choice is between signing up for a big service and signing up for a random service off the public list, big service. But there are a lot of better choices before that.
4. Sign up for a saas hosting service like Fedihost, Spacehost, or MastoHost or a cooperative like CoSocial or social.coop. 5. Self-host. 6. Sign up for a big service like Threads, mastodon.social, wordpress.com or Flipboard. 7. Go to joinmastodon.org and search the list of open registration servers for one that seems reasonable.
@plinubius let me say this: The order of choosing a Fediverse service should go like this:
1. If you already have an account on a Fediverse-enabled service, like WordPress or Threads, turn on the feature. 2. Check if you have access to a Fediverse service with some affinity: your employer, your university, a club or professional organization you belong to. If so, use that. 3. See if someone you know has their own server and is open to new users: friends, family, colleagues.
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