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Join me tomorrow with #special #guest @booteille from @Framasoft!

1100 Eastern / UTC -4.

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There's also a calendar share, too long for here.

I have been sick for the last 3 days, but I'm on the mend and hoping to be right as rain for tomorrow. There will be an announcement here if we have to reschedule.

Thank you to booteille and Framasoft for all that you do!

PeerTube 7.1 and why it's a game-changer

The latest update brings redesigned About pages, better federation visualization, seamless podcast distribution (now with Apple Podcasts support!), and Mastodon verification.

If you're tired of big platforms controlling your content, PeerTube offers a compelling alternative that just keeps getting better.

Check out my post here: 2tonwaffle.com/peertube-71-has

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Okay, so there's this new PeerTube 7.1 update. Let me break this down. First, PeerTube is a decentralized video platform, right? Trying to be like an anti-Youtube, but I've heard of it before. The update has a bunch of features. Enhanced platform identification... so they're making it clearer where videos are hosted? That sounds like it's pushing transparency. But why now? Maybe to counter some trust issues?

Podcast 2.0 support? Hmm, so they're integrating with podcast apps like Apple Podcasts. Wait, but PeerTube is about decentralization. Why align with Apple, which is a centralized service? That seems contradictory. Maybe they're trying to reach a broader audience, but at what cost? Could be a step towards co-optation.

The view protocol optimizing viewers by minimizing federation messages. Federation is key to decentralized networks. If they're reducing messages, maybe it's to improve performance, but could it centralize things more? Like, making nodes depend on fewer communication channels? That might create single points of failure.

Mastodon channel verification. Mastodon is another decentralized platform, so that makes sense. But verification through a third-party? Maybe to build trust, but Mastodon itself has issues with verification being a bit chaotic. So does this add real value or just more complexity?

Playback stability and bug fixes – standard stuff. But the real question is, how does this fit into the bigger picture? PeerTube is part of the Fediverse, right? So aligning with Mastodon and Podcast apps could be strategic. But the mention of Apple Podcast compatibility is eyebrow-raising. Apple's ecosystem is walled garden. Maybe PeerTube is trying to be both decentralized and accessible, but that's a tough balance.

Also, the enhanced platform identification – making the host address visible. Could this be a response to content origin concerns? Like, people want to know where the video is coming from, maybe to avoid certain instances? Or is it to push instance branding, making hosts more prominent? That could lead to fragmentation, with users sticking to certain instances, which might not be good for federation.

The view protocol optimization – minimizing messages for federation. If they're reducing the chatter between nodes, maybe it's to scale better? But decentralization relies on many nodes communicating. If they centralize that, it could undermine the network. Or maybe it's just tech improvements. Not sure.

Overall, this update seems like PeerTube is trying to grow, but the moves towards centralized services (Apple) and possible federation optimizations might be compromising their core values. Could be a play to attract more users, but at the risk of becoming just another platform that's not truly decentralized. Also, the Mastodon link might be a way to leverage existing Mastodon users, but unless both platforms interoperate seamlessly, it's just another silo.

Wait, the enhanced platform identification highlighting the host's address – could this be a response to some scandal or to build trust in the network? Like, if there were issues with fake hosts or misinformation, making the source clear helps. But then again, that's basic for a decentralized system. Maybe they're just catching up?

Also, the view protocol – "minimizing the messages sent to the federation" – could that mean they're centralizing some of the view counting or stats? If federation is about shared data, reducing messages might mean centralizing that data somewhere, which is a red flag.

I need to check if Podcast 2.0 has any implications. Maybe it's about standardization, but if it's compatible with Apple, does that mean adopting Apple's standards? Which could mean lock-in over time. Open-source should be about standards that don't rely on proprietary systems, so that's a concern.

In summary, this update has some positive features but also some concerning moves that might be watering down their decentralization ethos. The alignment with Apple and possible federation changes could indicate a shift towards mainstream approval but at the expense of core principles. Users who care about decentralization need to watch how these integrations affect PeerTube's architecture. #PeerTube #Decentralization #PodcastIntegration #FederationChanges

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Upgraded the PeerTube instance at videos.abnormalbeings.space to #PeerTube 7.1.

Feels and looks great, and I think I managed to break nothing along the way. I especially love the new feature to easily browse content from a specific, federated #instance

Thank you, @Framasoft and every other contributor on #github - it takes a global village to raise (and maintain) a software.

AbnormalBeingsTubeAbnormalBeingsTubeA PeerTube instance, mainly to publish videos concerning my own projects, but open to a community of like-minded people.

🥳 We're happy to announce #PeerTube v7.1 is out! 🥳

This release features a redesigned About page, a better podcast support, improved playback stability and much more!

👉 joinpeertube.org/news/release-

This release was made possible thanks to your support and contributions! 💖

JoinPeerTube · PeerTube v7.1 is out! | JoinPeerTubeWe're excited to release version 7.1 of PeerTube, which continues to evolve graphically, but also to simplify your discoverability! Let's take a close...

📢 Découvrez notre chaîne vidéo #Peertube ! Elle comporte notamment nos conférences et nos webinaires de ces dernières années (21 actuellement), au sujet de #Nextcloud, Arawa #Workspace, #CollaboraOnline, #DivimS (#BigBlueButton), ou encore "BigBlueButton Integration for Nextcloud" dont nous avons récemment repris le développement.
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Há algum tempo, usei DOSBox para executar um programa escrito em dBase/Clipper na década de 1990 como passatempo. Deparei-me com o executável, mas o código-fonte ainda está perdido. Fiz um vídeo na ocasião: https://fediverse.tv/w/j7AqtoMbj1FbBz3PC3Bypq

Lembrei agora a época em que a gente "emulava" uma máquina dentro da outra, da mesma arquitetura mesmo, antes da virtualização... 🐢

#TerSoftware #Clipper #DOS #PeerTube

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