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And talking of melting ice caps, the latest (half-hourly) electricity generation fuel sources for our region look distinctly dinosaur-powered...
Carbon-zero Fuel Percentage 6.3%
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I've added some new dataset feeds to the #gopher server, some with daily updates. A simple bash script does the collection. They include MAC addresses, open Proxy server lists and Sea Ice index data from the apparently radically-defunded NSIDC (National Snow and Ice Data Center). Now you can watch the ice caps melting away in front of your eyes. For some of the stats (which I didn't use) I was pointed at an FTP server with a .edu domain! String and sealing wax come to mind. Visit https://petergarner.net/gopher/Datasets/ for a quick look but get yourself a gopher client (#gophie is good).
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I'm getting increasingly unsettled by the way personal computing is going. I'm going to write a blog post about it anyway, but I think devices like #mntreform Pocket computer will become key devices in P2P networks. As I said in Reddit, "if you can't lobby for change through the established channels, you need to go your own way and annoy the hell out of people in power". I'm old enough to been in computers since before PCs, so I've seen it all.
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"Apple brings age verification to UK users in iOS 26.4 betaUsers who don’t verify their age may not be able to download or purchase apps"
This is all getting rather stupid now. Of course it's not the UK - Australia and Singapore are getting screwed as well. It makes me wonder what personal computing will look like in the 2030s... in the meantime I have all the Apple apps I need thank you, and I'll not be giving Apple my PII.
https://www.theverge.com/tech/884306/apple-age-verification-uk-users-ios-26-4-beta
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'Afternoon gopherers! I'm pleased to announce that today we achieved our 16000th file in the gopherhole which now holds just over 17Gb.
For reference, that monumental last file is at https://petergarner.net/gopher/Stuff/standards-document-19h-v7.pdf and its description is "UK CAA Standards Document 19(H) Version 7 Part-FCL LAPL and PPL (Helicopters) Skill Test Policy and guidance for Applicants". Never let it be said that we have a mundane selection of content! Anyways .. 20,000 is the next target.
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Hey fellow gopherers! Do you regularly monitor your statistics/downloads? I'm still building my reporting system but my goodness, I've had nearly 19,000 files downloaded this month, so far.
That's just the genuine #GopherProtocol downloads. Since I opened up the web view as well, that's also gone crazy, with the Prepping category leading the way, and Cybertech, especially TPN (Papers, Specs, Decks, Manuals, etc) compiled by Trent Nelson and dehain). Also, the plant section deserves an honourable mention - there seem to be a lot of hardcore botanists hungry for data! Let me know if you're getting an uptick in traffic!
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More Perl hacking to analyse the gopher log files - gotta love SQLite! Anyways, early analysis of February this year (so far) reflects what's on peoples' minds. In case you're wondering Epstein-related stuff is at 49 visits... I'm developing the reporting as we speak...
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So I did the writeup for the rationale for opening up my #gopherhole content to web users. It also made me think that in times of restricted/intermittent Internet, any protocol that's lean and mean will help you get your content quicker. Read it at https://petergarner.net/notes.php?thisnote=20260208-Building+a+Better+Gopherhole.html We also have an RSS feed.
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Morning all! Today's offerings at the gopherhole are a mix of dystopia and sleaze. I've added a very few selected Epstein files which I'll be keeping visible with today's date for the rest of the week. Also, some papers on 5th Generation Warfare, which segways nicely(?) into Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRAD). I'm also scratching around for some info on NBIC...
TBH I'm constantly bemused by the money and effort "we" put into hurting/killing/controlling each other, especially in the name of freedom.
"Enjoy" .. at https://petergarner.net/#gopher-latest - today only, thereafter via your gopher client 😉
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Quite amazing to see the number of MeshCore nodes popping up in my area (West Yorkshire). 6 months ago I'd probably get a few pings as I walked around - past few days my phone's been playing tunes, and so many repeaters! I need to get my act together and get a better repeater up and running.
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Well, 2025 is done and dusted (thank goodness). Rex the Wire Fox Terrier had a busy last day and decided to relax at the end of the day with his new favourite snack - not a cigarette! He says that chicken and carrot sticks are the best!
Edit: moved pic into the post 😒
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I just downloaded the Taiwan Government Guide: Civil Defense Handbook 2025 (English) - I'm building up a small collection for the gopher server. I'm UK-based. It amazes me that every PDF I've downloaded so far is in English, but when I look for our own UK Government version, I read "*While the UK does not have a physical guide for citizens at a time of emergency or war, there are plenty of resources online... Unlike some other countries, it avoids advice on conflict but there have been calls for the UK to be more like Sweden and be prepared for war*". It just sucks, really.
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No more updates for this week - myself and Rex the Wire Fox Terrier are off down South to Derbyshire to chill out in an isolated Pod for a few days. Lad and Dad bonding over walkies, beer and a selection of MREs 😋 Internet-free as well! L8rs ... and watch out for the video!
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It's not often a movie has me on the edge of my seat but today, Sunshine by Danny Boyle did just that. I'd bought the DVD some time ago and finally it picked up out of boredom. Wow. Not only a great performance and SFX but the plot raised many ethical dilemmas that really made me think. Plenty of we"what would I gave done" moments. Highly recommended!
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448134/
#scifimovie #scifi #dannyboyleEdit: typos
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Hands up if you remember the #Gopher #protocol used back in the day to render hierarchical text data across the early #Internet. I remember using #GopherClients to access university library records to find articles and books. It really was handy even after the #WorldWideWeb was a thing. And it still has a place in extreme situations where #bandwidth is highly limited.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmMF8zZg6N4&ab_channel=DanielKos
#WWW #GopherClient #Web #GopherSpace #GopherProtocol #Gopherpedia #Veronica
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Hands up if you remember the #Gopher #protocol used back in the day to render hierarchical text data across the early #Internet. I remember using #GopherClients to access university library records to find articles and books. It really was handy even after the #WorldWideWeb was a thing. And it still has a place in extreme situations where #bandwidth is highly limited.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmMF8zZg6N4&ab_channel=DanielKos
#WWW #GopherClient #Web #GopherSpace #GopherProtocol #Gopherpedia #Veronica
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Hands up if you remember the #Gopher #protocol used back in the day to render hierarchical text data across the early #Internet. I remember using #GopherClients to access university library records to find articles and books. It really was handy even after the #WorldWideWeb was a thing. And it still has a place in extreme situations where #bandwidth is highly limited.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmMF8zZg6N4&ab_channel=DanielKos
#WWW #GopherClient #Web #GopherSpace #GopherProtocol #Gopherpedia #Veronica
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Hands up if you remember the #Gopher #protocol used back in the day to render hierarchical text data across the early #Internet. I remember using #GopherClients to access university library records to find articles and books. It really was handy even after the #WorldWideWeb was a thing. And it still has a place in extreme situations where #bandwidth is highly limited.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmMF8zZg6N4&ab_channel=DanielKos
#WWW #GopherClient #Web #GopherSpace #GopherProtocol #Gopherpedia #Veronica
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https://www.europesays.com/hu/77060/ A Megáll az idő című film egy kultikus magyar alkotás #Entertainment #GothárPéter #HU #Hungarian #Hungary #Magyar #MagyarFilm #Magyarország #retró #Szórakozás
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Hands up if you remember the #Gopher #protocol used back in the day to render hierarchical text data across the early #Internet. I remember using #GopherClients to access university library records to find articles and books. It really was handy even after the #WorldWideWeb was a thing. And it still has a place in extreme situations where #bandwidth is highly limited.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmMF8zZg6N4&ab_channel=DanielKos
#WWW #GopherClient #Web #GopherSpace #GopherProtocol #Gopherpedia #Veronica