Notices by Thom Zane :verified: (thomzane@daedal.io)

@jfmblinux @blueghost @fsf CanvasBlocker has some overlap in functionality, but this Fingerprint Detector (fpd) feature in this thread is unique to JShelter. CanvasBlocker is not necessary if you use JShelter.

@jfmblinux @blueghost @fsf We very recently added translation support. A French translation has not been submitted. If you have the ability to translate to French or any other missing languages, documentation can be found at https://jshelter.org/i18n/

@blueghost You can read more about Fingerprint Detector (fpd) on the JShelter webpage. https://jshelter.org/fpd/

JShelter 0.16 is out now! This release majorly improves upon Fingerprint Detector and removes WebWorker settings from recommended temporarily. When you are browsing you need extra protection. The #JShelter extension should be part of that protection. https://jshelter.org/versions/#016

@Suiseiseki I generally trust Debian maintainers to diligently follow the Debian Free Software Guidelines and patch out any questionable material. Their track record has historically been very good.

@Suiseiseki That is a problem. Looks like Debian and many other distributions strip that problematic blob out so it doesn't affect me. https://packages.debian.org/bookworm/hplip

@Suiseiseki @vitali64sur Do you have anything to backup your statement calling hplip proprietary? It seems to be GPL-2.0-or-later at a glance.

I bought a new HP+ LaserJet MFP M234dwe printer and it has my blood boiling. You set it up with an app (red flag). It uses an anti-pattern to try to get you to agree to send all of your data to them and friends (red flag). It forces a connection to the Internet (red flag).

@vitali64sur I expected it to just work like old HP printers did. Now it just works the way they want it to. I put that project aside, but I think the next step is to give this away and buy an old HP printer that only connects to a computer with USB.

@vitali64sur Is there similar support for a cups server with Brother printers like HP has with the hplip package?

JShelter0.15.2 is out now! This fixes an issue with reCaptcha and improves CSS on larger screens. When you are browsing you need extra protection. The #JShelter extension should be part of that protection. https://jshelter.org/versions/#0.15.2

JShelter0.15.1 is out now! This is a fix for Chromium-based browsers. When you are browsing you need extra protection. The #JShelter extension should be part of that protection. https://jshelter.org/versions/#0.15.1

JShelter0.15 is out now! This update includes an optimization and a Russian translation! When you are browsing you need extra protection. The #JShelter extension should be part of that protection. https://jshelter.org/versions/#0.15

GitHub is getting worse. I was initially excited to see the new technology showcased in DragGAN, but the source was not included in the initial release. The code is now available under a non-free license that includes a non-commercial clause. I would point this out, but only contributors are allowed to post issues and comment on issues in this repository. https://github.com/XingangPan/DragGAN You also cannot view individual files on the site without enabling JavaScript which is a new change.

JShelter 0.12.2 is out now! When you are browsing you need extra protection. The #JShelter extension should be part of that protection. https://jshelter.org/versions/#0.12.2

#NewHampshire support @egallager and free software tomorrow by showing up! https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/new-hampshire-residents-voice-your-support-for-software-freedom-on-feb-16

I wrote a fundraiser article about the FSF tech team: https://www.fsf.org/blogs/sysadmin/join-the-fsf-and-support-the-tech-team

If you don't know what the FSF tech team does, it is fascinating.

Mobian update: I did not watch the `sudo apt dist-upgrade` text close enough and removed chatty (the texting app) from my PinePhone Pro on Sunday. That was my bad as you have to keep an eye on that command. The dependencies seem to be fixed as of today. I was able to reinstall chatty without removing critical packages. Thank you, Mobian!

- Phone is warm in pocket during idle, but not hot. Phone gets hot while installing software and charging.
- Switching SIM back to PinePhone Pro for now.

Librem 5 first impressions:
- SMS works well and modem seems to be on when waking from sleep.
- Phone, Data, and MMS do not seem to work after applying the same APN as I did with PinePhone Pro. Might be an AT&T carrier issue.
- Camera works.
- Updates through GNOME Software Center seem to work on PureOS.
- Installing Tootle through Software Center or apt fails.
- Installing grim through apt succeeds.