Dave Lane lightweight@identi.ca

Christchurch, New Zealand

Free/Open Source exponent. Lover of fine food, drink, conversation, and people. Freedom isn't everything, but it's a crucial part.

2012-09-03T20:25:23+00:00 To: Public
Calling all NZ Software Devs - please read and sign this petition: http://identi.ca/url/73430240 #NoSWPatsInNZ (please retweet)
2012-01-08T10:11:07+00:00 To: Public
Before we embark on "charter" schools, read this Mr. Key: http://identi.ca/url/64198123
2012-01-06T09:56:02+00:00 To: Public
How is it possible that this never gets old?! I laugh out loud each time I read it. http://xkcd.com/327/
2012-01-06T05:37:09+00:00 To: Public
Wonder what per-seat rate MS is crediting themselves for this "$1 mill" donation... http://is.gd/Upq5xp #retail? with a 90% profit margin?
2012-01-05T07:42:26+00:00 To: Public
Interesting repercussions: NYC says a corporation is not a person (contrary to past rulings). http://identi.ca/url/63914478
2012-01-03T03:44:33+00:00 To: Public
Finding Twitter's web interface painful. Almost always have to redo tweets due to "you have to refresh this page" errors. Others?
You should try https://mobile.twitter.com/ if you haven't already. It's a lot cleaner and simpler.
François Marier at 2012-01-03T11:08:01+00:00
2012-01-03T03:42:09+00:00 To: Public
RMS absolved. Having met him, he's way less "extremist" and a lot more "humanitarian" than most people think. http://identi.ca/url/63676315
2012-01-02T19:51:38+00:00 To: Public
I feel really bad for Nokia (& Finland) - http://identi.ca/url/63676325 With partners like MS, who needs competition?
2012-01-02T19:49:59+00:00 To: Public
The US needs to be kneecapped on this one. http://identi.ca/url/63676272 #USforeignpolicysucks #UScorporatocracy #corruption
2012-01-02T19:47:25+00:00 To: Public
Very cool (but odd) story. http://identi.ca/url/62829751
2012-01-02T19:44:58+00:00 To: Public
A useful illustration - patents hurt people, only most people don't have perspective to understand why. http://identi.ca/url/63676086
2012-01-02T01:48:54+00:00 To: Public
Right. In this time of flux, I've had an epiphany. Decided to jump ship from Emacs to Vim. Let the holy war commence.
@lightweight Oh no, now you've crossed over to the "other" side. Emacs power!!!
Guy K. Kloss at 2012-01-02T04:51:26+00:00
2012-01-02T01:18:09+00:00 To: Public
Periodically I have an angry day. It's usually comment threads on various pundits' websites (rife with win/mactards) that cop it. :)
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2012-01-02T01:07:22+00:00 To: Public
Why does this not surprise me? http://identi.ca/url/56525895 US, your righteous stupidity brings me to tears.
2012-01-01T08:58:39+00:00 To: Public
How to make a business of selling free software... http://vimeo.com/29401659 FOSS is not a business model, it's a tactic.
2012-01-01T07:44:06+00:00 To: Public
Fascinating: the risk of copyright in the medical system... http://identi.ca/url/63574456 Proposed solution? Use FOSS licenses.
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2011-12-24T22:06:09+00:00 To: Public
Worth noting: none of this great stuff has anything to do with Christmas as such. We could designate any day for family and giving.
2011-12-24T22:04:38+00:00 To: Public
It's been wonderful exchanging gifts with my wife and boys - the elder now old enough to appreciate the process. He's loving it.
2011-12-24T21:19:35+00:00 To: Public
Ah, Christmas morning - what better time for a Tim Minchin-a-thon! http://identi.ca/url/63034854
2011-12-24T20:21:32+00:00 To: Public
Thanks for this @unifex - brought tears to this atheist's eyes. http://identi.ca/url/5978993 Happy Xmas to you and whanau.