there is only one business model today:

Enshittification as a Service (EaaS).

Maximum Margins, Minimal Expenses. Global Maxima NPV.

Don't even bother pitching VC / PE if you can't show progress and acceleration enshittifying the market you are in.

If you get to the point where they ask what you need the money for, you tell them straight up: "I'm going to raise prices, make the product crappier, and convince people they love it even more."

#enshittification #SaaS #VentureCapital #Software

there is only one business model today:

Enshittification as a Service (EaaS).

Maximum Margins, Minimal Expenses. Global Maxima NPV.

Don't even bother pitching VC / PE if you can't show progress and acceleration enshittifying the market you are in.

If you get to the point where they ask what you need the money for, you tell them straight up: "I'm going to raise prices, make the product crappier, and convince people they love it even more."

#enshittification #SaaS #VentureCapital #Software

affinity is free software now. well, you pay with your email or other login, but that is cheaper than before. The better features are still paid. also "AI" is paid :P

And while you are reading that, I just want to mention that https://chengdulittlea.itch.io/ourpaint exists, is free, easier to download and has pigment like color mixing... also krita and inkscape and gimp exist and run on more platforms!

#Affinity #software #free #Freeware #GraphicDesign #paintingsoftware

#Denmark’s Strategic Leap Replacing #Microsoft #Office365 with the #Opensource #LibreOffice for Digital Independence, linked is an original account of what this entails.
The success of this project will depend on handling compatibility, training, support, and ensuring that disruptions are minimized. If Denmark pulls this off smoothly, it could become a compelling model for other nations seeking more autonomy in their digital policy and #software stack.
https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/denmarks-strategic-leap-replacing-microsoft-office-365-libreoffice-digital-independence

affinity is free software now. well, you pay with your email or other login, but that is cheaper than before. The better features are still paid. also "AI" is paid :P

And while you are reading that, I just want to mention that https://chengdulittlea.itch.io/ourpaint exists, is free, easier to download and has pigment like color mixing... also krita and inkscape and gimp exist and run on more platforms!

#Affinity #software #free #Freeware #GraphicDesign #paintingsoftware

NPM flooded with malicious packages downloaded more than 86k times

https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/10/npm-flooded-with-malicious-packages-downloaded-more-than-86000-times/

#HackerNews #NPM #malicious #packages #security #vulnerabilities #cyber #threats #software #development

The shoe finally dropped on the Affinity Suite since Canva acquired it...

"What if I prefer to use the Affinity V2 suite? Will it get updates?

That’s totally fine. Your Affinity V2 license (via Serif) remains valid and Serif will continue to keep activation servers online. But please note that these apps won’t receive future updates.

For the best experience, we recommend using the new Affinity by Canva app."

#affinity #canva #software

Major Update for Canva, Affinity Becomes Free

The graphics tool Canva is getting more AI, better video editing, marketing tools, an email designer, and forms – plus, the Affinity acquisition is paying off.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Major-Update-for-Canva-Affinity-Becomes-Free-10964820.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Adobe #Design #Entertainment #IT #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Software #news

@evawolfangel @pallenberg

Das ASML Monopol und die optischen Systeme von Zeiss sind noch der Einsatz der Europäer auf dem Tisch der #Hardware. Und #Software. Und #Cloud s. Wenn China das nicht mehr braucht, weil sie gerade gezwungen werden, das selber zu entwickeln, war es das technologisch für die EU und die USA.

Großes Update für Canva, Affinity wird kostenlos

Das Grafik-Tool Canva bekommt mehr KI, besseren Video-Schnitt, Marketing-Werkzeuge, Mail-Designer und Formulare – zudem trägt die Affinity-Übernahme Früchte.

https://www.heise.de/news/Grosses-Update-fuer-Canva-Affinity-wird-kostenlos-10964463.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Adobe #Design #Entertainment #IT #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Software #news

Major Update for Canva, Affinity Becomes Free

The graphics tool Canva is getting more AI, better video editing, marketing tools, an email designer, and forms – plus, the Affinity acquisition is paying off.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Major-Update-for-Canva-Affinity-Becomes-Free-10964820.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Adobe #Design #Entertainment #IT #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Software #news

I made a heatmap diff viewer for code reviews

https://0github.com

#HackerNews #heatmap #diff #viewer #code #reviews #software #development #programming #tools #GitHub

#Denmark’s Strategic Leap Replacing #Microsoft #Office365 with the #Opensource #LibreOffice for Digital Independence, linked is an original account of what this entails.
The success of this project will depend on handling compatibility, training, support, and ensuring that disruptions are minimized. If Denmark pulls this off smoothly, it could become a compelling model for other nations seeking more autonomy in their digital policy and #software stack.
https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/denmarks-strategic-leap-replacing-microsoft-office-365-libreoffice-digital-independence

Good day all! Fireside Fedi Episode 52 starts NOW!

Special Guest: @roadriverrail
#rollerderby #owncast #software #arcade #retrogaming

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

#Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@btfree_org

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease #fedizen #btfree #bigTechFree #nonprofit #signup #tubeFree

If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting our new nonprofit btfree.org at https://givebutter.com/btfree. We're currently running https://tubefree.org which is a moderated peertube open for signups right now!

It's time guys, GNOME is good but...

...if you want GNOME to be great, there is a donation button that links to here:

https://donate.gnome.org/

I'll donate to GNOME any time of the day as long they don't spend 40% of the budget for inclusive bathrooms.

#GNOME #Linux #Frontend #UI #Interface #GraphicalInterface #FOSS #OSS #OpenSource #FreeOpenSource #Software #SoftwareDevelopment #Donation #Donate #Danations #GNOMEFoundation #Foundation

Very soon we head south to Patagonia. Been looking for software to record our TravelLog. I use 11ty for my sites but it's not for posting from mobiles. WordPress overly complex. Mastodon ... don't want to fill timeline with every post. Looked at micro.blog but settled on HTMLy which is self hosted, intuitive & simple.

https://elperronegro.com/patagonia-diaries/

Also posting to Just Penguins which is more visual https://tinyurl.com/2uy23k9h

#travel #blogs #patagonia #software

Very soon we head south to Patagonia. Been looking for software to record our TravelLog. I use 11ty for my sites but it's not for posting from mobiles. WordPress overly complex. Mastodon ... don't want to fill timeline with every post. Looked at micro.blog but settled on HTMLy which is self hosted, intuitive & simple.

https://elperronegro.com/patagonia-diaries/

Also posting to Just Penguins which is more visual https://tinyurl.com/2uy23k9h

#travel #blogs #patagonia #software

Good day all! Fireside Fedi Episode 52 starts NOW!

Special Guest: @roadriverrail
#rollerderby #owncast #software #arcade #retrogaming

Watch the show live:
#Owncast #Livestream - https://stream.firesidefedi.live

After the show:
#Peertube #VOD - https://video.firesidefedi.live
#Castopod #Fedicast - https://audio.firesidefedi.live

#Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@btfree_org

All #Links - https://firesidefedi.live

#stream #interview #firesideFedi #FsF #people #peopleOverPlatforms #protocolsOverPlatforms #fedi #fediverse #open #internet #openInternet #podcast #show #episode #peertube #vod #castopod #writefreely #lemmy #boostplease #fedizen #btfree #bigTechFree #nonprofit #signup #tubeFree

If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting our new nonprofit btfree.org at https://givebutter.com/btfree. We're currently running https://tubefree.org which is a moderated peertube open for signups right now!

Who needs Graphviz when you can build it yourself?

https://spidermonkey.dev/blog/2025/10/28/iongraph-web.html

#HackerNews #Who #needs #Graphviz #when #you #can #build #it #yourself? #Graphviz #DIY #open-source #software #development