💭 While some people like to jump between blogging software all the time, or go back to Hugo from a custom one, I don’t really miss Hugo after switching to GoBlog in 2020, but enjoy having my own system quite a bit. Not that Hugo, WordPress, etc. are bad blogging systems, but I really enjoy being able to quickly code a fix without having to research docs, StackOverflow, or the source on GitHub. And when I have an idea for a new feature, it would often not be easy to implement in the existing systems. ⌘ Read more

Ignite Realtime Blog: Spark 3.0.2 Released
The Ignite Realtime community is happy to announce the availability of Spark version 3.0.2

The release contains bug fixes and updates two plugins Translator and Roar.

Many Spark translations are incomplete. Please help us translate Spark

Full list of changes can be found in the changelog.

We encourage users and developers to get invo … ⌘ Read more

Build a secure code mindset with the GitHub Secure Code Game
Writing secure code is as much of an art as writing functional code, and it is the only way to write quality code. Learn how our Secure Code Game can provide you with hands-on training to spot and fix security issues in your code so that you can build a secure code mindset. ⌘ Read more

Ignite Realtime Blog: Botz version 1.2.0 release
We have just released version 1.2.0 of the Botz framework for Openfire!

The Botz library adds to the already rich and extensible Openfire with the ability to create internal user bots.

In this release, a bug that prevented client sessions for bots from being created was fixed. Hat-tip to

Kris Iyer for working with us on a fix!

Download the latest version of the Botz framework from [its project page](https://www.igniterealtime.org/projects/botz/ … ⌘ Read more

Lindypress Bug Fix
Just a brief note that for the past couple of days, you might’ve been unable to buy books on LindyPress.net if you are in the United States, Canada or Australia (which is a lot of you). This has now been fixed, so you can place your orders now!

The issue was that there was a silent API update that kept addresses from validating states and provinces. Note that if your order placed, it’s all okay, this is only for people for whom the site would not let place an order.
… ⌘ Read more

Prosodical Thoughts: Prosody 0.12.3 released
We are pleased to announce a new minor release from our stable branch.

This is a bugfix release for our stable 0.12 series. Most notably, it fixes a
regression for SQL users introduced in 0.12.2, and a separate long-standing
compatibility issue with archive stores on certain MySQL/MariaDB versions.

It also fixes an issue with websockets discovered by the Jitsi team, some
issues with our internal HTTP client API, and we’ve improved the accuracy of
‘prosodyctl check dns’ in … ⌘ Read more

Gajim: Gajim 1.7.0
Gajim 1.7.0 is mostly a bug fixing release. Due to fundamental changes in the build system, we decided to jump from 1.6.x to 1.7 directly. Thank you for all your contributions!

Gajim’s build system had significant changes, which makes it necessary for package maintainers to change some things, as documented in the readme file.

• Account creation: Don’t allow to add account twice
  
• File previews: Y … ⌘ Read more

My motivation to work on GoBlog isn’t always the same. Sometimes I don’t feel like programming in my free time, so the most I do is some bug fixing when I find broken things. Sometimes I just have no time to work on new features or improvements. But since yesterday evening I feel a new push and have completely rewritten the plugin system to make it much more flexible (and I like flexibility). I had to break compatibility with existing plugins, but given the small user base and the limited scope of what plugins could … ⌘ Read more

Highlights from the BuildKit v0.11 Release
Docker BuildKit v0.11 is now available with new features, bug fixes, performance improvements, and more! ⌘ Read more

ProcessOne: ejabberd 23.01

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Almost three months after the previous release, ejabberd 23.01 includes many bug fixes, several improvements and some new features.

A new module, mod_mqtt_bridge, can be used to replicate changes to MQTT topics between local and remote servers.

A more detailed explanation of those topics and other features:

Remember that support for Erlang/OTP 19.3 is discouraged, and will b … ⌘ Read more

ProcessOne: ejabberd 23.01

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Two months after the previous release, ejabberd 23.01 includes many bug fixes, several improvements and some new features.

A new module, mod_mqtt_bridge, can be used to replicate changes to MQTT topics between local and remote servers.

A more detailed explanation of those topics and other features:

Remember that support for Erlang/OTP 19.3 is discouraged, and will be removed … ⌘ Read more

ProcessOne: ejabberd 23.01

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Two months after the previous release, ejabberd 23.01 includes many bug fixes, several improvements and some new features.

A new module, mod_mqtt_bridge, can be used to replicate changes to MQTT topics between local and remote servers.

A more detailed explanation of those topics and other features:

Remember that support for Erlang/OTP 19.3 is discouraged, and will be removed … ⌘ Read more

Gajim: Gajim 1.6.1
Gajim 1.6.1 is mostly a bug fixing release, but it also brings some important improvements and adds more convenience. Thank you for all your contributions!

After we ported Gajim and python-nbxmpp to libsoup3, you might have noticed issues with file transfers. Now, python-nbxmpp 4.0.1 has been released, and it fixes an error which prevented transfers of files containing spaces in their file name.

Gajim s … ⌘ Read more

Gajim: Gajim 1.6.0
For Gajim 1.6.0 we ported Gajim’s and python-nbxmpp’s underlying HTTP library to libsoup3. Also, audio previews now look nicer and allow for more control (playback speed, jumping). We fixed emoji rendering on MacOS and we implemented many fixes under the hood. Thank you for all your contributions!

For all HTTP requests (e.g. file downloads, update checks, websocket connection, …) both Gajim and python-nbxmpp rely on libsoup. With Gajim 1.6.0, we ported to libsoup3. You shou … ⌘ Read more

Prosodical Thoughts: Prosody 0.12.2 released
We are pleased to announce a new minor release from our stable branch.

This is a regularly delayed release containing a number of fixes for
issues that we have come across since the last release of the 0.12
series.

A summary of changes in this release:

• util.stanza: Allow U+7F when constructing stazas
  
• net.unbound: Preserve built-in defaults and Prosodys settings for luaunbound (fixes#1763: luaunbound not read … ⌘ Read more

Ignite Realtime Blog: Spark 3.0.1 Released
The Ignite Realtime community is happy to announce the release of Spark 3.0.1 version.

This release contains mostly fixes. macOS now uses the default FlatLaf LaF. The user can also choose the type of tabs “scroll” as in Spark 3.0.0 or “wrap” as in Spark 2.X. See screenshot below. And also for some users, Spark not saved history.

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Gajim: Gajim 1.5.4
Gajim 1.5.4 comes with a reworked file transfer interface, better URL detection, message selection improvements, and many fixes under the hood. Thank you for all your contributions!

Gajim’s interface for sending files has been reworked, and should be much easier to use now. For each file you’re about to send, Gajim will generate a preview. This way, you can avoid sending the wrong file to somebody. Regardless of how you start a file transfer, be it drag and drop, pasting a … ⌘ Read more

Find and Fix Vulnerabilities Faster Now that Docker’s a CNA
Docker is now officially a CNA under MITRE, which means you should get better notifications and documentation when we publish a vulnerability. ⌘ Read more

I reworked the current ActivityPub implementation of GoBlog, fixed ActivityPub replies to posts and also added support for reply updates and deletions. Under the hood it’s using the comment system. 🥳 Using the go-ap/activitypub library, working with ActivityPub is much easier (but still more complicated than I wish it would be). ⌘ Read more

Ignite Realtime Blog: Openfire Monitoring Service plugin 2.4.0 release
Earlier today, we have released version 2.4.0 of the Openfire Monitoring Service plugin. This plugin adds both statistics, as well as message archiving functionality to Openfire.

In this release, compatibility with future versions of Openfire is added. A bug that affects MSSQL users has been fixed, and the dreaded “Unable to save XML properties” error message has been resolved. A few other minor tweaks h … ⌘ Read more

I have found the issue with this very subtle bug.. the cache was returning a slice that would be mutated. The mutation involved appending an item and then sorting. because the returned slice is just a pointer+length the sort would modify the same memory.

          CACHE         Returned slice          
original: [A B C D]     [A B C D]
add:      [A B C D] E   [A B C D E]
sort:     [E A B C] D   [A B C D E]

fix found here:
https://git.mills.io/yarnsocial/yarn/pulls/1072

** Occasional notes **
If they aren’t weekly, I guess they’re occasional?

3rd repair procedure to fix brain bleed was a success. I have a few more scans and follow ups, but, knock wood I think I’m through at this point.

I’ve spent about a week laying low and taking it easy navigating some wild pain, but that is subsiding now. I watched a bunch of stuff. It was a nice change of pace. I don’t typically watch much television or many movies. Stand outs (all things I revisited) include:

• Michael Clayton
  
• Point Break, the o … ⌘ Read more

Ignite Realtime Blog: Openfire 4.7.4 release
The Ignite Realtime Community is happy to announce the 4.7.4 release of Openfire. This release fixes a number of bugs and represents our effort to provide a stable 4.7.x series while work continues on the next feature release of Openfire.

Notable fixes include enhancements to cluster-specific implementation of Multi-User Chat functionality, improved websocket handling and improv … ⌘ Read more

ProcessOne: ejabberd 22.10
This ejabberd 22.10 release includes six months of work, over 140 commits, including relevant improvements in MIX, MUC, SQL, and installers, and bug fixes as usual.

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This version brings support for latest MIX protocol version, and significantly improves detection and recovery of SQL connection issues.

There are no breaking changes in SQL schem … ⌘ Read more

R to @mind_booster: Well, apparently it is fixed:
Well, apparently it is fixed:

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ProcessOne: ejabberd 22.10
This ejabberd 22.10 release includes five months of work, over 120 commits, including relevant improvements in MIX, MUC, SQL, and installers, and bug fixes as usual.

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This version bring support for latest MIX protocol version, and significantly improves detection and recovery of SQL connection issues.

There are no breaking changes in SQL schem … ⌘ Read more

Security Advisory: Critical OpenSSL Vulnerability
The OpenSSL Project will imminently release a security fix (OpenSSL version 3.0.7) for a new-and-disclosed CVE. In the meantime, learn how Docker tooling helps you uncover and remediate image vulnerabilities. ⌘ Read more

How to Fix and Debug Docker Containers Like a Superhero
While containers help developers rapidly build and run cross-platform applications, creating error-free apps remains a constant challenge. And while it’s not always obvious how container errors occur, this mystery is even harder for newer developers to unravel. Figuring out how to debug Docker containers can seem daunting. In this Community All-Hands session, Ákos Takács demonstrated how […] ⌘ Read more

After all, debugging is still fun!
One reason I use an Android smartphone is that there are apps like Indigenous (a MicroPub-compatible app for posting from your phone to a MicroPub-compatible blog). And even if the app ever disappears from the store, there’s still the option to manually install the app. And if you need to, you can also develop your own apps without having to invest nearly $100 a year. ⌘ Read more

@lyse@lyse.isobeef.org, fixed. 🙈

Gajim: Gajim 1.5.2
Gajim 1.5.2 brings another performance boost, better emojis, improvements for group chat moderators, and many bug fixes. Thank you for all your contributions!

Generating performance profiles for Gajim revealed some bottlenecks in Gajim’s code. After fixing these, switching chats should now feel snappier than before.

Did you know that you can use shortcodes for typing emojis? Typing :+1 for example will ope … ⌘ Read more

RT by @mind_booster: The European Parliament has begun its discussions about corporations obligations to protect human rights and prevent environmental destruction in their value chains. Problem: a weak proposal due to pressure from lobby groups. 5 things the EP must fix: href=”https://we.loveprivacy.club/search?q=%23HoldBizAccountable”>#HoldBizAccountable**
The European Parliament has begun its discussions about corporations obligations to protect human rights and prevent environmental destruction in their value chains. Problem: a weak proposal due to pressure from lobb … ⌘ Read more

https://twtxt.readthedocs.io/en/latest/user/twtxtfile.html#format-specification fix date format on this twtxt file

A script for Go dependency updates
I regularly update the dependencies of my blog software, a Go based project. Dependency updates are important because they can contain security fixes or fixes for bugs. ⌘ Read more

@akoizumi@social.kyoko-project.wer.ee cool to see that you fixed the css

@lyse@lyse.isobeef.org ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ fixed your arm.

Dependabot now alerts for vulnerable GitHub Actions
GitHub Actions gives teams access to powerful, native CI/CD capabilities right next to their code hosted in GitHub. Starting today, GitHub will send a Dependabot alert for vulnerable GitHub Actions, making it even easier to stay up to date and fix security vulnerabilities in your actions workflows. ⌘ Read more

Ignite Realtime Blog: REST API Openfire plugin 1.9.0 released!
We have released version 1.9.0 of the Openfire REST API plugin! This version adds functionality and provides some bug fixes that relates to multi-user chat rooms.

The updated plugin should become available for download in your Openfire admin console in the course of the next few hours. Alternatively, you can download the plugin directly, from [the plugin’s archive page](https://www.igniterealtime.org/projects/openfire/pl … ⌘ Read more

Ignite Realtime Blog: Openfire 4.7.3 released
The Ignite Realtime Community is pleased to announce the release of Openfire version 4.7.3. This version brings a number of bug fixes and other improvements and signifies our efforts to produce a stable 4.7 series of Openfire whilst work continues on the next feature release 4.8.0.

You can find download artifacts on our website with the fol … ⌘ Read more

@prologic@twtxt.net Hahahaha, great typo, I had to laugh! Shot probably doesn’t feel too much different in your situation right now. :-D Jokes aside, get well mate!

Maybe call in sick and have a good rest. Sleeping most of the day and drinking a whole lot of tea and/or water sometimes makes a big difference for me when I’m knocked out. I’m convinced that reporting sick a day even speeds up the recovery and is a clear win in the end. Considering the reduced productivity when being ill and all the additional errors one is going to make for several days and the time spent afterwards to fix them or rework stuff, one’s better off to don’t to anything for one or two days and then take that time to really rest and give the body the time to get things sorted. At least in my limited and biased experience. Your mileage may vary, of course might be different for other folks.

Gajim: Gajim 1.4.7
Gajim 1.4.7 brings performance improvements, better file previews, and many bug fixes. Thanks for all your reports!

Multiple issues with Gajim’s file preview have been fixed. If you want to disable file previews entirely, there is now a setting in Gajim’s preferences.

For people with many contacts in their contact list, this release will bring a significant performance improvement 🚀

Furthermore, notifications on Windows should not appear in the taskbar anymore.

@ionores@twtxt.net Indeed! :-( The only good thing is that I haven’t heard of any fires yet over here. The fire danger rating reached the highest level we have here days ago. On Thursday when we dared to go for a hike we’ve seen new signs put up warning about that and banning all fires, even smoking. We do not have any fixed sign installations like Australia or the North American states.

Ignite Realtime Blog: Openfire 4.7.2 released
The Ignite Realtime Community is pleased to announce the release of Openfire version 4.7.2. This version fixes a number of bugs and signifies our efforts to produce a stable 4.7 series of Openfire whilst work continues on the next feature release 4.8.0.

A major highlight of this release is fixing of BOSH bugs found under load testing.

You can find [download artifacts](https://ign … ⌘ Read more

Gajim: Gajim 1.4.6
Gajim 1.4.6 fixes some bugs with the status icon and notifications. Emoji short code detection has been improved.

Several issues have been fixed in this release.

• Improved detection of emoji short codes
  
• Tray icon withlibappindicator has been fixed
  
• Groups are now preserved when changing a contact’s name
  
• Windows: Notifications shouldn’t appear in the taskbar anymore
  

Have a look at the [chan … ⌘ Read more

Ignite Realtime Blog: Smack 4.4.6 released
We are happy to announce the release of Smack 4.4.6. For a high-level overview of what’s changed in Smack 4.4.6, check out Smack’s changelog

This release mostly consists of bug fixes, many of them reported by the Jitsi folks. I would like to thank especially Damian Minkov for detailed problem descriptions, for the fruitful collaboration and for various joint bug hunts whi … ⌘ Read more

G7 to back Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’, explore cap on Russian oil price
The Group of Seven leaders said they are considering barring service providers such as shippers or insurers from dealing with Russian oil priced above a fixed level. ⌘ Read more

Can Hong Kong’s next leader John Lee fix the city’s housing crisis?
Years of lethargy have set Hong Kong on its way to an entrenched housing crisis, with homes growing smaller but more expensive. ⌘ Read more

In reply to: Oatmeal - That one time when Buffy the Vampire Slayer maybe saved my life?

After giving my brain bleed time to heal the neurosurgeon called me back in to hospital; the plan was to reassess, attempt to fix it using the minimally invasive technique that they tried once before, and if that didn’t work, do something a bit more squidgy dir … ⌘ Read more

Too fast, too furious: Hong Kong’s classic car lovers slam new anti-pollution rule as hasty fix that they say will cripple sector and hobby
Paul Ho, CEO of I Automobile Group, says new measure ‘has stifled many young people’s dreams’, suggests modification and speeding rules be tightened instead. ⌘ Read more

ProcessOne: ejabberd 22.05
A new ejabberd release is finally here! ejabberd 22.05 includes five months of work, 200 commits, including many improvements (MQTT, MUC, PubSub, …) and bug fixes.

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– Improved MQTT, MUC, and ConverseJS integration

– New installers and container

– Support Erlang/OTP 25

When upgrading from the previous version please notice: there are minor changes in SQL schemas, the included rebar and reba … ⌘ Read more