#web-archive — Public Fediverse posts
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Yesterday I added the page about Juliette to the Web Archive by hand.
Now her story stays there even if the domain goes, or the hosting, or me, or whoever renews it after me.
My son will be able to open it and read it in any of the three languages. The photos got archived too, and that is the part that matters to me most.
For anyone who did not know, and I did not know until this week, you can archive any page and keep it there through - https://web.archive.org/save
It pulls the images, walks through everything and makes a full copy. At least it looks right on mine.
Long life to the Internet Archive!
#InternetArchive #DigitalPreservation #WebArchive #LinkRot #Pets #PetsOfMastodon #WaybackMachine #Fediverse #Mastodon
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I have a ton of old obsolete random CD-ROMs 'round here from the past four decades or so
everything from random magazine disks to obsolete local computer programs to phone books from 1994 to obscure video games
Most of them I can't find online. Would it be worth it to rip and preserve them somehow or somewhere, and if so, how is the best way to do it? Are there any real legal risks I'd take with this?
#dataHoarder #dataHoarding #preservation #dataPreservation #archiving #webarchive
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I am kind of concerned about the state of the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine. My own personal anecdotal evidence is that it's at least once per week broken for 10 - 30 minutes.
Just right now, again, "502 Bad Gateway".
I do donate to them regulary and I hope that they'll get their Web Appication Firewall tuned good enough to defend against botnets (including LLMs), but still not impede usabilty.
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It might seem easy if you don't want to host your own stuff anymore to just redirect any request to the #WebArchive overview by prepending https://web.archive.org/web/*/ in front of the URL.
But #TheWaybackMachine also archives and follows these redirects… And yes, that leads to URLs like https://web.archive.org/web/20241027051017/http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://… 🤯
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Commentary (#WebArchive URL): https://web.archive.org/web/20260520225256/https://www.france24.com/en/environment/20260520-un-general-assembly-backs-world-court-climate-ruling-us-opposesThe #InternationalCourtOfJustice «opinion issued last summer exceeded the expectations of #climate advocates, with the court ruling it was "unlawful" for countries to neglect their climate commitments, opening the door to "reparations" for affected countries.
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However, the creation of an "International Register of Damage" to compile evidence of "damage, loss or injury attributable to #ClimateChange" vanished from the adopted text»
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Wayback Machine как архив IDOR: как временные ссылки перестали быть временными
В марте 2026 многие обсуждали ситуацию с доступом к изображениям из ЛС мессенджера MAX по ссылкам, сохранённым через WebArchive. Тогда же многих не устроил ответ компании. К сожалению, ситуация хуже, чем кажется. Т.к. проблемы не видят не только в MAX, но и в других компаниях (столкнулся с этим, оповещая компании о похожих проблемах). В статье я расскажу, почему считаю ситуацию - проблемой для всех: пользователей, компании, багхантеров. И как связка "WebArchive + IDOR" может стать бомбы замедленного действия для компании. Более того, эта ситуация - наглядный пример, как отлаженный механизм повышения безопасной разработки (что не найдут внутренние безопасники компании - отловят багхантеры) иногда даёт сбой.
https://habr.com/ru/articles/1035516/
#idor #bola #webarchive #wayback_machine #багбаунти #bugbounty #Standoff365
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Restricting access to trusted archives like the #WaybackMachine can produce unintended consequences that surface later 🤔
In PRESERVING THE WEB IN THE AGE OF AI 📰 Mike Masnick warns that limiting good-faith preservation tools weaken the systems needed to maintain an accessible historical record.
🎧 Listen on the Future Knowledge #podcast ⤵️
https://futureknowledge.transistor.fm/episodes/preserving-the-web-in-the-age-of-ai
📚 Read VANISHING CULTURE free from the Internet Archive⤵️
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Looks like someone broke @internetarchive again
web.archive.org results in a 503 error.
It's almost as if someone might be interested in people not remembering things from the past...
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Xpadder is a versatile software application that facilitates the mapping of keyboard keys, game controller pads, and arcade sticks to enhance user interaction with operating systems, specifically Windows and the Linux variant known as Wine. This powerful utility offers gamers the ability to customize their control schemes, allowing for a more tailored and enjoyable gaming experience. It is particularly advantageous for individuals who prefer using various input devices for gameplay, as it provides the flexibility to assign specific functions to different buttons and keys.
In terms of accessibility, Xpadder is typically discovered through various channels within the software distribution community. It is often available in patches and versions that are shared on internet forums devoted to software enhancement, as well as within the torrent ecosystem, where users seek alternative means of acquiring software. Additionally, instances of Xpadder can sometimes be located on web archives that preserve digital content, allowing users to retrieve older versions of the program for compatibility with legacy systems or specific gaming applications.
Overall, the presence of Xpadder in these contexts highlights the software's popularity and the demand for customizable input solutions among gamers and technology enthusiasts alike. The functionality of Xpadder not only enhances gameplay experience but also encourages a more inclusive gaming environment by allowing a broader range of input devices to be utilized effectively.
#bittorrent #webarchive #xpadder #linux #windows #software #controller #keyboard #mapper #arcadesticks #gamepad #controllers #blutooth #and #usbadaptors
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Well damn... I heard of some shady stuff going on with archive[.today|.ph|.is] but manipulating archived content is the line. It can't be trusted.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/wikipedia-blacklists-archiveis-after-alleged-ddos-attack-on-blogger
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❄️ ’Tis the season for exploring the web’s past!
@internetarchiveeurope has transformed millions of Dutch websites from the Wayback Machine into a festive, interactive Christmas mosaic. 🎄
More than just fun, it offers a new way to see the web & highlights the scale and value of digital collections.
Try it yourself ➡️ https://display.archive.org/xmas
@blmurch #WebArchive #DigitalHeritage #WaybackMachine #InteractiveWeb #MerryWebmas
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Last Week on My Mac: The mystery of Safari’s Web Archives
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Why, dear @brewsterkahle , is the @internetarchive offline? There ist no communication to find.
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👀🔍 The #FBI, in its never-ending quest for the plot of a 90s hacker movie, is trying to unmask the elusive owner of archive.is. Because obviously, the greatest threat to national security is an online archive of stale web pages. 🔥💻
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Archive-today-FBI-Demands-Data-from-Provider-Tucows-11066346.html #archiveis #hackernews #cybersecurity #webarchive #internetprivacy #HackerNews #ngated -
Na Internetu víc než kde jinde platí ono známé "Littera scripta manet". Že se něco smaže, neznamená, že to neexistuje. Třeba takový Web Archive si pamatuje dlouho a dobře. Jo, například tady: https://web.archive.org/web/20230301000000*/https://twitter.com/DolphSegal
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Abril de 2005. La orgullosa madre es Pruna; los recién nacidos, Dos y Tres.
He dado con esta foto (y el post de mi extinto blog donde la incluí) en #webarchive
Se conservan más cosas mías ahí que en mis discos duros.
Agradecido.
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**Appel à propositions pour la Web Archiving Conference (WAC) 2026**
La conférence, coorganisée par l’IIPC et KBR, la Bibliothèque royale de Belgique, se tiendra à KBR les **21 et 22 avril 2026**. Les ateliers préconférence ainsi que le colloque de clôture du projet de recherche BelgicaWeb auront lieu le **20 avril**.
***Contributions souhaitées ***portant sur :
**Outils & Infrastructure** – Développement durable d’outils, automatisation, formation et collecte efficace.
**Développement des collections** – Gestion éthique des contenus (*curation*), pratiques inclusives et préservation du discours numérique.
**Questions juridiques & éthiques** – Protection des données, vie privée, réglementation de l’IA et droits humains.
**Accès & utilisation pour la recherche** – Reproductibilité, expérience utilisateur, enrichissement et engagement académique.
**Politiques & normes** – Stratégies de conservation à long terme, confiance et provenance.
**Impact environnemental** – Mesure et réduction de l’empreinte carbone de l’archivage du web.
https://www.kbr.be/fr/appel-a-propositions-pour-la-web-archiving-conference-wac-2026/
**The call for proposals for the 2026 Web Archiving Conference (WAC) is now open**
**Home > News > The call for proposals for the 2026 Web Archiving Conference (WAC) is now open.**
As the web archiving community grows, we face the challenge of ensuring our work is sustainable: technically, socially, legally, and environmentally. This includes maintaining open-source tools, designing user-friendly systems, reducing energy use, supporting knowledge transfer, ensuring equitable access, and building long-term institutional support.
**Contributions** that address:
**Tools & Infrastructure** – Sustainable tool development, automation, training, and efficient harvesting.
**Collection Development** – Ethical curation, inclusive practices, and preserving digital discourse.
**Legal & Ethical Issues** – Data protection, privacy, AI regulation, and human rights.
**Access & Research Use** – Reproducibility, user experience, enrichment, and academic engagement.
**Policies & Standards** – Long-term preservation strategies, trust, and provenance.
**Environmental Impact** – Measuring and reducing the carbon footprint of web archiving.
https://www.kbr.be/en/the-call-for-proposals-for-the-2026-web-archiving-conference-wac-is-now-open/
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Some 38% of webpages that existed in 2013 are no longer accessible, not the stuff invented with the birth of the world wide web in the late 1980s, 2013 for flip sale. An interesting stroll down memory lane.
Via the bbc. My journey to the heart of the forgotten internet
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250731-a-journey-into-the-heart-of-the-forgotten-internet?at_objective=awareness&at_ptr_type=email&at_email_send_date=20250808&at_send_id=4424793&at_link_title=https%3a%2f%2fwww.bbc.com%2ffuture%2farticle%2f20250731-a-journey-into-the-heart-of-the-forgotten-internet&at_bbc_team=crm#EarlyInternet
#DigitalHistory
#WebArchive
#DialUpNostalgia
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...which has been taken over by the #CIA!👮
The original is still there, though, thanks to your awesome work! ❤️
https://web.archive.org/web/20101230033220/http://starwarsweb.net/
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@internetarchive
I was in my late teens and early 20s when Disney was doing this... It confused me because of all the redirecting and I actually remember thinking that it could be dangerous... I wondered who go.com was and why I ended up there. Had no inkling that domain redirection (misdirection?) would become the privacy and security nightmare it is today. -
☀️ Summer online in the late 90s? Disney hoped you’d start at Go․com.
It launched in 1998 as a bold web portal strategy to unify Disney’s online presence—ESPN, ABC, Disney—all under one digital roof. But starting in 2001, it was gradually stripped of services & branding. Now it's just directs to a page about the Disney Company.
Check out its short life with the #WaybackMachine
➡️ https://web.archive.org/web/20011116082714/http://go.com/
