Maybe we should stop calling them *Notifications* and instead refer to *Interruptions*.
"Working on some stuff so I've turned off interruptions for a while."
"Right on."
For some last-minute, end-of year #permacomputing joy, please join us in Berlin for a workshop:
## POST:COM:POST
** Regenerating rotting devices.**
* A Permacomputing Berlin Workshop *
15.12.2024 from 12-17:00h
kindly hosted by:
/rosa
Heidelberger Str. 28
12059 Berlin
In this workshop, we will attempt to install the Linux-based PostmarketOS on "obsolete" Android devices and find convivial new uses for them. This event will be more of a collective hacking and experimentation session than a traditional pedagogical instruction format. We can't promise to make every old device work again but we can offer a fun, informative and supportive environment.
For sign-up and more info: https://berlin.permacomputing.net/
This meet-up presents BesserAlsNeu, a project to support people in the neighborhood and beyond to use their digital devices sustainably with the help of free software.
"We provide support in setting up and using Linux operating systems on laptops or Android custom ROMs on smartphones and tablets. We also collect any old devices, up-cycle them and then give them out free of charge, for example to those in need or to cultural or social projects in the neighborhood."
BesserAlsNeu is a project by Resi - the resource shop in Alt-Treptow at Bouchéstraße 79 B.
We will begin with a short presentation of the project, followed by discussion. Afterward, there will be an open session with recycled devices to check out and advice for anyone looking to repurpose an old laptop or phone. There will be a few USB install sticks for those excited enough to try it on their own device.
There's a line of argument that is very popular right now when talking about digital consumerism that I find really problematic. It goes something like this:
"Sure, yes, all those little alternative things are cute, but what we really need is regulation!"
And in one fell swoop, we have dismissed the idea of individual agency. We have dismissed the idea of collective action and we've thrown away the notion that doing things differently might even have a personal, individual benefit in our quality of life.
Instead we, probably without realizing it, imply that _we_ are not responsible. Somebody else, far away in some place of power oughtta make a law. And having said that, we return to our platform normativity.
If you belittle any direct action and attempts to try alternatives, you are, like it or not, _enforcing the status quo_ and I don't think that's actually what we want.
Maybe think about that before dismissing somebody's dumb phone, alternative network, weird free software or low-tech solution. They are trying and perhaps even having a nice time of it. You might even try a few things yourself.
Our special guest is @npub10njx...ncx0
For this meetup we'll discuss 🌱📱🌱 https://compost.party 🌱📱🌱, which is a smartphone that could have gone to waste, but instead turned into a weird server running solely on solar power. There will be a brief presentation and subsequently a discussion of the project, what works and what didn't, and how it relates to permacomputing principles.
We want to expand our community. Non-nerd-identified, newbies and perma-curious are especially welcome! Please join us for an informal discussion of ideas and real-world practices around Permacomputing.
