Osma A 🇫🇮🇺🇦
@osma.fishpool.org
Tech and systems, Europe and Ukraine, democracy and defense, energy and science. And whatever else I find interesting, I don't discriminate.
Mostly English, occasionally Finnish
🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://mas.to/@osma, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact
Mostly English, occasionally Finnish
🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://mas.to/@osma, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact
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Found this helpful resource by Ben Boyter (@boyter): a collection of sequence diagrams explaining how #activitypub/#webfinger works in practice—covering post creation, follows, boosts, deletions, and user migration.
If you're trying to implement ActivityPub, the spec can be frustratingly vague […]
If you're trying to implement ActivityPub, the spec can be frustratingly vague […]
Original post on hollo.social
hollo.social
December 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Found this helpful resource by Ben Boyter (@boyter): a collection of sequence diagrams explaining how #activitypub/#webfinger works in practice—covering post creation, follows, boosts, deletions, and user migration.
If you're trying to implement ActivityPub, the spec can be frustratingly vague […]
If you're trying to implement ActivityPub, the spec can be frustratingly vague […]
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So if you initiate the phone-to-phone Signal account transfer process, and it _almost_ completes, such that the _account_ is transferred, but the _data_ isn't, and then errors out ... and if you didn't have backups enabled ... then your entire chat history just vanishes into thin air with zero […]
Original post on infosec.exchange
infosec.exchange
December 27, 2025 at 4:22 AM
So if you initiate the phone-to-phone Signal account transfer process, and it _almost_ completes, such that the _account_ is transferred, but the _data_ isn't, and then errors out ... and if you didn't have backups enabled ... then your entire chat history just vanishes into thin air with zero […]
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#EU, be the EU 🇨🇳 experts think you are!
"EU will continue to play a significant role in international affairs, drawing on its achievements in integration, its soft power in global governance, and, when pushed to the brink, its resolve to build hard power"
www.pekingnology.com/p/chinas-ger...
"EU will continue to play a significant role in international affairs, drawing on its achievements in integration, its soft power in global governance, and, when pushed to the brink, its resolve to build hard power"
www.pekingnology.com/p/chinas-ger...
China’s Germany watchers take stock of Berlin’s uneasy turn
A year-end seminar in Beijing maps Germany’s domestic strains, security pivot, and the narrowing room in China–EU ties.
www.pekingnology.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
#EU, be the EU 🇨🇳 experts think you are!
"EU will continue to play a significant role in international affairs, drawing on its achievements in integration, its soft power in global governance, and, when pushed to the brink, its resolve to build hard power"
www.pekingnology.com/p/chinas-ger...
"EU will continue to play a significant role in international affairs, drawing on its achievements in integration, its soft power in global governance, and, when pushed to the brink, its resolve to build hard power"
www.pekingnology.com/p/chinas-ger...
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A massive cyberattack has crippled Mikord, the key developer behind Russia’s Unified Military Registry, wiping out over 40TB of infrastructure, including source code and backups.
"Digital GULAG." Took abig hit.
istories.media/en/stories/2...
"Digital GULAG." Took abig hit.
istories.media/en/stories/2...
What We Learned from a Hacker Attack on the Russian Military Registry Developer
Over the past three years, Russia has almost completed the development of a digital registry that can be used for a new and more effective war mobilization campaign, storing data on 25 million citizen...
istories.media
December 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A massive cyberattack has crippled Mikord, the key developer behind Russia’s Unified Military Registry, wiping out over 40TB of infrastructure, including source code and backups.
"Digital GULAG." Took abig hit.
istories.media/en/stories/2...
"Digital GULAG." Took abig hit.
istories.media/en/stories/2...
RE: https://mstdn.social/@noelreports/115786399340105291
This is why European air forces need to take over monitoring of western Ukraine air space. Free up Ukrainian resources for the fight over east, develop deconfliction protocols, gain battlefield experience of a 21st century war.
This is why European air forces need to take over monitoring of western Ukraine air space. Free up Ukrainian resources for the fight over east, develop deconfliction protocols, gain battlefield experience of a 21st century war.
mstdn.social
December 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
RE: https://mstdn.social/@noelreports/115786399340105291
This is why European air forces need to take over monitoring of western Ukraine air space. Free up Ukrainian resources for the fight over east, develop deconfliction protocols, gain battlefield experience of a 21st century war.
This is why European air forces need to take over monitoring of western Ukraine air space. Free up Ukrainian resources for the fight over east, develop deconfliction protocols, gain battlefield experience of a 21st century war.
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We have some dangerous years ahead in terms of world security, writes Alexander With, a regular contributor to Logic of War. The war in Ukraine is still escalating, pressure on Putin is growing, and a conflict with China is on the horizon. (no paywall)
The coming years will be even more dangerous than 2025
By Alexander With
The war in Ukraine is escalating. While the front line is mostly static, both sides have ramped up their ability to conduct strategic bombing with drones and missiles. The cost of w...
www.logicofwar.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:08 AM
We have some dangerous years ahead in terms of world security, writes Alexander With, a regular contributor to Logic of War. The war in Ukraine is still escalating, pressure on Putin is growing, and a conflict with China is on the horizon. (no paywall)
Installing solar panels in the desert can not only generate power, but also help prevent sand dunes from moving, perfect for China where 18% of land area is desert.
https://www.carbonbrief.org/explainer-how-chinas-renewables-rollout-boosts-its-war-on-sand/
https://www.carbonbrief.org/explainer-how-chinas-renewables-rollout-boosts-its-war-on-sand/
Explainer: How China’s renewables rollout boosts its ‘war on sand’ - Carbon Brief
China’s effort to build large solar power “bases” in and around the desert is a major part of its current renewable plan.
www.carbonbrief.org
December 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Installing solar panels in the desert can not only generate power, but also help prevent sand dunes from moving, perfect for China where 18% of land area is desert.
https://www.carbonbrief.org/explainer-how-chinas-renewables-rollout-boosts-its-war-on-sand/
https://www.carbonbrief.org/explainer-how-chinas-renewables-rollout-boosts-its-war-on-sand/
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US National Security Archive has declassified a very interesting stenogram from 6 April 2008 talks between #putin and Bush.
Putin first expressed his opposition to anti-missile bases in #poland and #czechrepublic because he wants to “see what’s targeted against us” (as a reminer, anti-missile […]
Putin first expressed his opposition to anti-missile bases in #poland and #czechrepublic because he wants to “see what’s targeted against us” (as a reminer, anti-missile […]
Original post on agora.echelon.pl
agora.echelon.pl
December 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
US National Security Archive has declassified a very interesting stenogram from 6 April 2008 talks between #putin and Bush.
Putin first expressed his opposition to anti-missile bases in #poland and #czechrepublic because he wants to “see what’s targeted against us” (as a reminer, anti-missile […]
Putin first expressed his opposition to anti-missile bases in #poland and #czechrepublic because he wants to “see what’s targeted against us” (as a reminer, anti-missile […]
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Reading recent #vance interview in full makes it much more balanced that earlier fragments quoted by media. Still, you can see a rather astonishing level of confusion among US elites about what’s going on in #ukraine and #russia
For example, Vance’s rhetorical question “what will happen to […]
For example, Vance’s rhetorical question “what will happen to […]
Original post on agora.echelon.pl
agora.echelon.pl
December 26, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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OTD in 1991 the soviet union collapsed. Its creation was a great catastrophe as millions of citizens suddenly found themselves involuntarily living in Russia.
December 26, 2025 at 11:27 AM
OTD in 1991 the soviet union collapsed. Its creation was a great catastrophe as millions of citizens suddenly found themselves involuntarily living in Russia.
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To Prez, this remains one of best community notes of all time. To prove we can’t be beaten this idiot tweets a picture of 5 of our warships, 4 of which had been sunk. The remaining is probably now out of action.
I am surrounded by idiocy
I am surrounded by idiocy
December 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
To Prez, this remains one of best community notes of all time. To prove we can’t be beaten this idiot tweets a picture of 5 of our warships, 4 of which had been sunk. The remaining is probably now out of action.
I am surrounded by idiocy
I am surrounded by idiocy
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A Cybertruck went offroading one day
Why it rolled one can say
It just wouldn't stop the brakes were a flop
And a big towing bill the owner did pay
#limerick
Why it rolled one can say
It just wouldn't stop the brakes were a flop
And a big towing bill the owner did pay
#limerick
December 26, 2025 at 6:32 AM
A Cybertruck went offroading one day
Why it rolled one can say
It just wouldn't stop the brakes were a flop
And a big towing bill the owner did pay
#limerick
Why it rolled one can say
It just wouldn't stop the brakes were a flop
And a big towing bill the owner did pay
#limerick
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DarkSky International just posted their position letter on Reflect Orbital. It is direct and to the point:
"Based on current scientific evidence, DarkSky does not see a viable pathway for such systems to align with responsible lighting principles or with our mission to protect natural darkness […]
"Based on current scientific evidence, DarkSky does not see a viable pathway for such systems to align with responsible lighting principles or with our mission to protect natural darkness […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
December 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
DarkSky International just posted their position letter on Reflect Orbital. It is direct and to the point:
"Based on current scientific evidence, DarkSky does not see a viable pathway for such systems to align with responsible lighting principles or with our mission to protect natural darkness […]
"Based on current scientific evidence, DarkSky does not see a viable pathway for such systems to align with responsible lighting principles or with our mission to protect natural darkness […]
VERY important statement ref NATO readiness and russia preparedness from Bohdan Krotevych, #Ukraine lieutenant colonel , Chief of Staff of the Defense of Mariupol.
Battlefield experience applies to the operational command, too.
https://xcancel.com/BohdanKrotevych/status/2003477030210253010?s=20
Battlefield experience applies to the operational command, too.
https://xcancel.com/BohdanKrotevych/status/2003477030210253010?s=20
December 26, 2025 at 6:52 AM
VERY important statement ref NATO readiness and russia preparedness from Bohdan Krotevych, #Ukraine lieutenant colonel , Chief of Staff of the Defense of Mariupol.
Battlefield experience applies to the operational command, too.
https://xcancel.com/BohdanKrotevych/status/2003477030210253010?s=20
Battlefield experience applies to the operational command, too.
https://xcancel.com/BohdanKrotevych/status/2003477030210253010?s=20
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While the #US has become an authoritarian state that tramples on the rights and freedoms of people around the world, EU member states want to grant US authorities direct and far-reaching access to #biometric data stored in European #police databases. 😠 […]
Original post on eupolicy.social
eupolicy.social
December 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
While the #US has become an authoritarian state that tramples on the rights and freedoms of people around the world, EU member states want to grant US authorities direct and far-reaching access to #biometric data stored in European #police databases. 😠 […]
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Elon wants to divide Europe and is using X to sow hate. Threads and Bluesky aren't overtly hostile, but they're not European either. Fediverse is. Global, but centered in Europe. Federated, independent, sovereign.
December 7, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Elon wants to divide Europe and is using X to sow hate. Threads and Bluesky aren't overtly hostile, but they're not European either. Fediverse is. Global, but centered in Europe. Federated, independent, sovereign.
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US vs #EU teh regulation showdown has a major player rarely mentioned. EU public! Citizens want more and better regulations. So both easy line for politicians to take and could also have a unifying & galvanising effect within the EU
December 25, 2025 at 10:41 AM
US vs #EU teh regulation showdown has a major player rarely mentioned. EU public! Citizens want more and better regulations. So both easy line for politicians to take and could also have a unifying & galvanising effect within the EU
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@antti.kaariainen.info
Suomen pääministeri sanomassa, että jos Venäjä tulevaisuudessa ottaa haltuunsa Imatran, Lappeenrannan ja Joensuun, se saa pitää ne siinä tapauksessa, että saa nyt pidettyä hallussaan Mariupolin, on aika hurja veto!
Suomen pääministeri sanomassa, että jos Venäjä tulevaisuudessa ottaa haltuunsa Imatran, Lappeenrannan ja Joensuun, se saa pitää ne siinä tapauksessa, että saa nyt pidettyä hallussaan Mariupolin, on aika hurja veto!
December 25, 2025 at 8:42 AM
@antti.kaariainen.info
Suomen pääministeri sanomassa, että jos Venäjä tulevaisuudessa ottaa haltuunsa Imatran, Lappeenrannan ja Joensuun, se saa pitää ne siinä tapauksessa, että saa nyt pidettyä hallussaan Mariupolin, on aika hurja veto!
Suomen pääministeri sanomassa, että jos Venäjä tulevaisuudessa ottaa haltuunsa Imatran, Lappeenrannan ja Joensuun, se saa pitää ne siinä tapauksessa, että saa nyt pidettyä hallussaan Mariupolin, on aika hurja veto!
The most special gift I got this Joulu.
December 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
The most special gift I got this Joulu.
RE: https://mas.to/@osma/115316810978614013
Ah, I see #bridgyfed "DM notifications" do not reliably inform of unbridged replies, never mind other interactions. This model does not work. What I proposed below has been rejected, but without it, the bridge is broken.
Ah, I see #bridgyfed "DM notifications" do not reliably inform of unbridged replies, never mind other interactions. This model does not work. What I proposed below has been rejected, but without it, the bridge is broken.
I'm just gonna put this out here again: changing #bridgy Fed opt-in policy would increase its ability to bridge people over, without hurting anyone's privacy.
1. If you reply or react to a post from the other network, a stub profile should be created with that action shared.
1/2
1. If you reply or react to a post from the other network, a stub profile should be created with that action shared.
1/2
December 25, 2025 at 8:55 AM
RE: https://mas.to/@osma/115316810978614013
Ah, I see #bridgyfed "DM notifications" do not reliably inform of unbridged replies, never mind other interactions. This model does not work. What I proposed below has been rejected, but without it, the bridge is broken.
Ah, I see #bridgyfed "DM notifications" do not reliably inform of unbridged replies, never mind other interactions. This model does not work. What I proposed below has been rejected, but without it, the bridge is broken.
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Unix - BSD developers : this code should run and be maintained as long as computers exist.
Linux - GNU dev : this code should run and be maintained as long as someone is willing to do the work
Consultant: this code should run until the end of my contract.
Enterprise grade B2B software : this […]
Linux - GNU dev : this code should run and be maintained as long as someone is willing to do the work
Consultant: this code should run until the end of my contract.
Enterprise grade B2B software : this […]
Original post on mamot.fr
mamot.fr
December 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Unix - BSD developers : this code should run and be maintained as long as computers exist.
Linux - GNU dev : this code should run and be maintained as long as someone is willing to do the work
Consultant: this code should run until the end of my contract.
Enterprise grade B2B software : this […]
Linux - GNU dev : this code should run and be maintained as long as someone is willing to do the work
Consultant: this code should run until the end of my contract.
Enterprise grade B2B software : this […]
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Kirjoitin auki erään joulunajan tapahtumien tositarinan. Kutsutaan sitä nyt vaikka merenkulkijan jouluevankeliumiksi:
Jouluaaton ja -päivän välisenä yönä 1947 kivihiililastissa ollut amerikkalainen höyrylaiva Park Victory oli pahoissa ongelmissa. Alus oli ankkuroitunut Utöstä länteen […]
Jouluaaton ja -päivän välisenä yönä 1947 kivihiililastissa ollut amerikkalainen höyrylaiva Park Victory oli pahoissa ongelmissa. Alus oli ankkuroitunut Utöstä länteen […]
Original post on mementomori.social
mementomori.social
December 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Kirjoitin auki erään joulunajan tapahtumien tositarinan. Kutsutaan sitä nyt vaikka merenkulkijan jouluevankeliumiksi:
Jouluaaton ja -päivän välisenä yönä 1947 kivihiililastissa ollut amerikkalainen höyrylaiva Park Victory oli pahoissa ongelmissa. Alus oli ankkuroitunut Utöstä länteen […]
Jouluaaton ja -päivän välisenä yönä 1947 kivihiililastissa ollut amerikkalainen höyrylaiva Park Victory oli pahoissa ongelmissa. Alus oli ankkuroitunut Utöstä länteen […]
The 15 minute spot price average for electricity in Finland is 0.10 c/kWh today. It's winter - though not a cold one.
December 25, 2025 at 5:34 AM
The 15 minute spot price average for electricity in Finland is 0.10 c/kWh today. It's winter - though not a cold one.
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What the hell was that noise???
December 24, 2025 at 7:50 AM
What the hell was that noise???