With the efforts I’m doing to try and de-google / de-big US tech this needs to be my next move.

Trying to convince my better half to do it on his laptop is a pain. I’m under if you degoogle my chromebook now or once it loses support.

I’d say it’s closer to £3 than £4, certainly where I am up north.

Its become our favorite brand, tastea great and slave free, win win.

Wish I’d held off, or this happened sooner. But can’t complain, let’s get more onboard! 🎉🎉🎈

I think I’ll join the platform that the lettuce launches, it’ll likely last longer

I’m just not sure what to upload. I seldomly uploaded photos on Facebook, before I came off it, and that’s with friends and family. Does Joe public want to see what I’ve been doing?

Maybe I’m not the right audience for pixelfed

Where can I read more about this? I’m not getting far with the link 🫤

Pixelfed is the one I need to learn to use, I never did Instagram so never know what images to post, or who I’m bothered about following erc.

I’m hoping Lemmy grows more so that the niche communities (that were still relatively active on reddit, even for their neichness) can start to have regular threads going.

What I’d also like to see is posts that I can spend 5-10 minutes in because they have more comments than the ~5 we have now.

I’ve switched to HERE for navigation too. I’ve used Citymapper for public transport both at home and on holiday and think it’s great.

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I’m really enjoying BookBeat. Especially with the student 60 day trial

I’d live to year people’s recommendations for someone just getting in to books, albeit audiobooks.

Especially considering its buy European, not buy EU. Plus as a Brit I’m jealous not being included.

I’d generally write it and and ask, ‘how’s this comment?’

Make the tweaks as needed. I’ll hopefully use it less as I comment more.

Thanks for understanding

inferiority complex

I was very much a reddit luker, I’m enjoying Lemmy but want more content and comments. The platform only grows if its used.

I need to put my money where my mouth is, can’t expect everyone else to post so that I can lurk, I need to post too.

I needed AI to help me, maybe I don’t?

https://mistral.ai/products/le-chat

I’m happy to let AI articulate what I want to say sometimes.

This is my prompt, but I like that AI can add the context around it, without the time it takes.

I want to add to the discussion on this article. I’d like to ask Lemmy what the tipping point will be for the masses to move the European software and tech. I hope the UK and other European countries can follow the Dutch after their Parliament called for independence from US tech

Generate a Lemmy comment to this

Nope, not using American AI 🙄

With the growing concerns around digital sovereignty and the impact of policies like the CLOUD Act, it’s clear that Europe needs to take control of its digital future. The Dutch Parliament’s call for tech independence is a great start, and I hope other European countries follow.

But what will be the tipping point for the masses to shift towards European software and tech? Will it be a major data breach, stricter regulations, or a breakthrough innovation?

Investing in open-source technologies and local cloud infrastructures is crucial. What do you think will drive this change?

Do you think the euro’s potential strengthening as a global reserve currency is a positive development? On one hand, it could offer diversification and stability benefits, but it might also introduce economic pressures and market volatility. Curious to hear your thoughts on the implications for both Europe and the global financial system!

As an alternative to Coke you mention things like Fanta. I think it was developed in Germany after WW2 but it’s still a Coca-Cola brand and surely the money still flows in to the US from the likes of buying Fanta.

I’m not really sure of the purpose of this site if I’m honest.