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Finally an alternative to Big Tech, your new open-source mobile ecosystem – Mobifree

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Finally an alternative to Big Tech, your new open-source mobile ecosystem - Mobifree

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to engage in a mobile ecosystem
outside of the watchful eye of the Big Tech giants and gatekeepers? A system
that includes everything from operating systems, to app stores, to cloud
services, messaging apps, email servers and more? A system that puts your
privacy first, believes in a democratic approach and healthy competition,
and a system that relies on open-source solutions to drive its software?
Welcome to Mobifree, a human-centered, ethical
alternative, that champions privacy over profit and believes in
collaboration, sustainability and inclusiveness.

Everyone is locked into a mobile phone ecosystem where the terms are
dictated by a handful of Big Tech companies all located in a single
country. From end users looking to download and use their favorite apps, to
developers who run into roadblocks when trying to get their solutions
published, to governments who are increasingly using apps as a way to
provide services to their citizens, we are all impacted by the gatekeeping,
data tracking, and railroading Big Tech is imposing on us in the current
mobile ecosystem. A new alternative is required to shape a better
future. And F-Droid is excited to be a part of creating that new mobile
ecosystem, together with our other partners in Mobifree.

Finally an alternative to Big Tech, your new open-source mobile ecosystem - Mobifree

For an average user, it is difficult to discern how you are being tracked,
where your private information is being saved, how it is being used and who
it is being sold to. As a long-standing champion of user and developer
rights, pushing for privacy over profit, F-Droid has always been committed
to upholding high open-source standards in the technology we create. For
more than 14 years, F-Droid has been developing solutions which act as
pieces of the alternative mobile ecosystem puzzle. So it was a natural fit
for F-Droid to become a contributing partner in the broader Mobifree
project.

Of particular emphasis is the impact this alternative mobile ecosystem will
have on the services governments provide their citizens. Governments at all
levels are providing services through mobile apps. And in many cases, mobile
apps are becoming the preferred way to access important services. These apps
are only available via the Apple App Store or Google Play. And installing
apps from those stores requires agreeing to their Terms of Services. Both
app stores were built on tracking users to sell their data, thereby giving
Apple and Google power over how citizens receive services from their own
governments. Even the governments themselves are beholden to the Big Tech
gatekeepers: citizens and government officials and employees must use apps
that are only published on Apple and Google.

Austria provides a few specific examples of how governments interact with
the current ecosystem at multiple levels. After COVID-19 countermeasures
forced schools to adopt online learning, many public schools required
education apps for their students, parents and teachers in order to stay
connected. Public health insurance providers require a specific app called
“Handy Signatur” to be downloaded in order for citizens to access their
accounts online. People with the Handy Signatur app can sign petitions, and
download vaccination certificates, sometimes required for work or leisure
activities. Without this app, it is much more work and effort and is
borderline impossible in some cases to engage in certain activities.

Governments around the world are taking action to reign in the dominance of
Big Tech. South Africa and the
UK
have changed their competition policy to include user freedom in what they
regulate.
Japan is working on new laws to open
up
their mobile markets. And even the US government and many individual US
states have sued Big
Tech
to stop monopolistic behaviors.

The EU is also taking a step towards creating distance between its citizens
and Big Tech gatekeepers. They passed a landmark law: the Digital Markets
Act, representing a
whole new approach to tackling gatekeeper companies that aim to keep all
sorts of competition out. It builds upon the successes of the EU’s General
Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), taking an important step in a more
ethical, democratic and citizens-first direction. All of these efforts are
helping to open up possibilities for mobile users. And thanks to the
Mobifree partnership, funded by an EU Horizon Europe grant, F-Droid can
share open-source, privacy-driven solutions with a larger audience.

In fact Europe is already seeing significant changes as a result of the
Digital Markets Act (DMA). Google has shut out other app stores by ensuring
that they have a third-class user experience. The DMA means that Google is
now legally forbidden from giving preference to their own app store over
alternatives like F-Droid. Additionally, Apple has opened up to external
app stores for the first time ever. And while these are great first steps
in the right direction, regulations and litigation do not build
software. With this in mind, Mobifree is poised to take action on the new
opportunities in the market, to build an unprecedented mobile experience for
users and developers. One that centers around ethical practices, digital
sovereignty, fairness, sustainability and inclusiveness.

F-Droid will play a major role in this project, tasked with creating a
decentralized distribution system for developers to deliver apps to Android
users. The impact will be an opening of the app market for Android,
improving honest competition around app development. And a foundational
guiding principle is to provide privacy controls to users, without locking
anyone out from participating. The app distribution system will focus on a
3-party interaction between app developers, app stores and app users where
every party will have freedom of choice at all points of interaction. The
system will have no terms of service or even user accounts to sign up
for. Developers can publish their own apps, via their own repositories. Any
app store can use those repositories to provide users with a method to
install those apps. And if the app is open source, it can be included in the
main F-Droid.org repository, where it will be reviewed using F-Droid’s
proven ethical review process. Users will be given true choice in terms of
their apps and app store preferences, additional privacy guardrails and
increased transparency into what is happening with their data.

F-Droid is one participating organization who has joined forces to help
create this new mobile ecosystem. However, additional input, expertise,
inspiration and work will be needed in order to break the traditional
framework established by Big Tech. From community outreach to legal support,
from developers, to researchers and end users, we welcome all forms of
support. If you are a curious citizen interested in taking part in the
Mobifree movement, we encourage you to reach out to us at f-droid.org and
see how you can take part in this exciting mobile alternative.

(We will be tracking work under this
grant using the
Mobifree
label.)

Turbo9: a pipelined 6809 microprocessor IP

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The Turbo9 is a pipelined microprocessor IP written in Verilog that executes a superset of the Motorola 6809 instruction set. It is a new modern microarchitecture with 16-bit internal datapaths that balances high performance vs small area / low power. The Turbo9R with a 16-bit memory interface achieves 0.69 DMIPS/MHz which is 3.8 times faster than Motorola’s original 8-bit MC6809 implementation. It is an active graduate research project at the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Florida. ↫ Turbo9 GitHub page The Turbo9 is aimed at SoC sub-blocks and small mixed-signal ASIC, so it’s definitely not intended to be some sort of general purpose CPU. The reason for opting for the 6809 instead of, say, RISC-V or ARM, is that the 6809 enables a far smaller footprint due to being 16bit, which is all the target market really needs from the Turbo9. The current version of the Turbo9 is thoroughly verified and is capable of running C code. However, we still consider this version v0.9 because we are missing a few items. All the 6809 instructions and addressing modes have been implemented and tested except SYNC and CWAI. The signed versions of the Turbo9’s 16-bit divide and multiply need to be completed. Interrupts are partially implemented including SWI and Reset. ↫ Turbo9 GitHub page This is the kind of riveting content you’ll only really find on OSNews.

2024-05-07-211516043

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Oppo a12 cpu rebol Here are some common tags related to mobile:

– Mobile phone
– Smartphone
– Cell phone
– Handset
– Mobile device
– Portable phone
– Wireless phone
– Mobile technology
– Mobile internet
– Mobile appsHere are some mobile-related descriptions:

– “Mobile phone”: a handheld device for making phone calls, sending texts, and accessing the internet.

– “Smartphone”: a mobile phone with advanced features like internet access, apps, and a touchscreen interface.

– “Mobile device”: a general term for any portable device, like a phone, tablet, or e-reader.

– “Cell phone”: a common term for a mobile phone, especially in North America.

– “Handset”: a mobile phone device, often used in technical or industry contexts.

– “Mobile gadget”: a casual term for a mobile device, emphasizing its compact, portable nature.

– “Portable phone”: a mobile phone that can be easily carried and used on the go.

– “Wireless phone”: a mobile phone that uses wireless technology to connect to networks and make calls.

These descriptions highlight different aspects of mobile devices, from their functionality to their portability and convenience.The mobile phone! A revolutionary device that has transformed the way we communicate, access information, and navigate our daily lives. Here’s a brief history of mobile phones:

– 1973: Martin Cooper, an engineer at Motorola, makes the first public call on a handheld mobile phone.
– 1983: The first commercial mobile phone service is launched in Japan.
– 1991: The first digital mobile phone call is made in the United States.
– 1993: The first smartphone, the IBM Simon, is released.
– 2007: Apple introduces the iPhone, a touchscreen smartphone that revolutionizes the industry.
– 2008: Android, an open-source mobile operating system, is launched.
– 2010s: Mobile phones become an essential part of daily life, with the rise of social media, mobile banking, and e-commerce.

Today, mobile phones are more powerful than ever, with advanced cameras, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality capabilities. They have transformed the way we live, work, and communicate, and continue to shape the future of technology and human connection.

Come collegare un pulsante ad Arduino verificare la pressione via software

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Benvenuti nel nostro canale! In questo video, vi mostreremo come collegare un pulsante ad Arduino e leggere il valore della pressione. Questa guida dettagliata è perfetta per chi è nuovo al mondo dell’elettronica e della programmazione con Arduino. Ecco cosa copriremo:

Materiali Necessari:

Arduino (UNO, Nano, o qualsiasi altra variante)
Pulsante
Resistenza
Breadboard e cavi di collegamento
Sensore di pressione (se disponibile)
Software Arduino IDE
Cosa Imparerete:

Collegare il pulsante ad Arduino: Una spiegazione chiara su come cablare correttamente il pulsante alla vostra scheda Arduino.
Scrivere il codice: Passo-passo, vi guideremo nella scrittura del codice per rilevare la pressione del pulsante e visualizzare i dati nel monitor seriale.
Perché Guardare Questo Video:

Perfetto per principianti e appassionati di Arduino.
Passaggi semplici e chiari, spiegati in dettaglio.
Imparate i fondamenti dell’interazione hardware-software con Arduino.
Non dimenticate di iscrivervi al nostro canale, lasciare un like se trovate il video utile, e attivare le notifiche per rimanere aggiornati su nuovi tutorial!

Oneindia Exclusive: BJP Candidate Ujjwal Nikam Opens Up Why BJP Will Outshines Cong. in Maharashtra

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In this Oneindia exclusive interview, BJP candidate Ujjwal Nikam discusses why he believes the BJP will outshine Congress in Maharashtra. He shares his insights on the Modi government’s bold and decisive actions, particularly their response to the 2019 Pulwama attack, and how these have resonated with him and the voters. Watch as Nikam delves into the reasons behind his support for the BJP and his vision for Mumbai North Central.

#UjjwalNikam #UjjwalNikamExclusive #UjjwalNikamInterview #UjjwalNikamBJP #MumbaiNorthCentral #MaharashtraPolitics #PoonamMahajan #OneindiaExclusive
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WordPress Webmaster Job in American University of Iraq – Baghdad (AUIB)

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Employment: Full Time
Why the American University of Iraq—Baghdad?

Opening its doors in January 2021, the new American University of Iraq—Baghdad (AUIB) began as a dream of influential individuals in Iraqi and United States business, industry and government who want to see a world-class institution of higher learning established in the city, reminiscent of the days when Baghdad was an educational mecca and flourishing capital of the Muslim world. With a great library, palatial college buildings and student centers, state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and athletic facilities, AUIB will be a beautiful campus, attracting students, faculty, and staff from throughout the world. We invite you to join us in this exciting new venture.

Position Summary: We are in search of a talented WordPress Webmaster to spearhead the development and maintenance of our newly designed website. This role encompasses both front-end and back-end responsibilities, demanding proficiency in WordPress development, code analysis, optimization, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional user experience while adhering to brand standards.

Core Responsibilities:

• Creating WordPress themes and plugins.
• Analyzing current codes and industry developments.
• Optimizing web pages for maximum efficiency.
• Designing and implementing new features and functionality.
• Maintaining brand consistency across all web pages, among other duties.
• Troubleshooting and improving current back-end applications and processes.
• Ensuring high performance and availability and managing all technical aspects of the CMS.
• Formulating more efficient processes and solving problems.
• Ensuring the alignment of web design and user experience requirements.
• Creating a more seamless experience for visitors.
• Collaborating with other team members to establish objectives and design more functional.
• Developing ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments and trends.
• Ensuring all documentation is delivered according to specified guidelines.

Requirements
Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, or a similar field, or equivalent industry experience.
• At least 3 years of experience working as a WordPress Developer.
• Web Proficiency.
• Understanding of the entire web development process, including design, development, and deployment.
• Understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git, SVN, and Mercurial.
• Understanding of industry trends and content management systems.
• Experience with responsive and adaptive design, as well as aesthetics, is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, computer, and project management skills.
• Work in teams to ensure all elements of web creation are consistent.
• Always stay consistent with our brand guidelines.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of development technologies (PHP, JavaSc