Monthly Archives: July 2023

The best notebook – iPad 1

Hello, dear reader! In this post, I want to tell you about my new purchase, an Apple iPad 1!

We all write notes sometimes, and we often need to remember things like recipes from our grandmas or dosage instructions from the doctor. Many of us use paper and pen for that, while some use their smartphones. However, I find it inconvenient, and I believe it’s better to have a dedicated device for such tasks! For most people, that would be a paper notebook and a pen, but why settle for that when we’re living in 2023 and not in 1600? Why not replace paper with a device like the iPad 1?

The iPad 1 is incredibly convenient and simply the best notebook, and even more! You can write notes on it, set reminders, and use it as your digital calendar. For instance, I always keep it turned on with my calendar displayed, standing right under my monitor. No need for a paper calendar anymore! Additionally, you can watch movies, listen to music, read books, and do whatever you wish!

Short Review

The iPad 1 is fully made from aluminum, comes in gray, has a 10″ screen, a “home” button for control, and, of course, a touchscreen. The speakers are really good, and the display is great for watching movies or videos. The sound from headphones is also of excellent quality! Naturally, it has Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities. It’s a convenient tablet, old but still good. It runs iOS 5, and it works really well. Its design is awesome, and anyone will like it.

Why iPad 1?

It’s cheap, very cheap. Of course, you don’t have to specifically choose the iPad 1; it’s just my opinion that it would be the best option. You can use whatever you wish.

Why not use paper? I am an old-school person!

Getting paper involves chopping down trees, which is horrible.

Remember, being old-school doesn’t mean we can’t adapt. Let’s cherish nature and consider eco-friendly options. Join me in embracing sustainable choices for a greener future!

Written by Luna Lunaris.

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The beginning and the end of Betsu!

Hello, dear reader! The Betsu association is going to be suspended on July 18. But before we talk about the end, let’s talk about the beginning!

The beginning

Betsu was originally called REPW (The Rainbow Everywhere Project). This project was planned a long while ago but wasn’t brought to fruition. Later, the CatServ project was planned, which aimed to provide free/libre hosting for software like Invidious and SearXNG. Then, CatServ Membership was also planned with the idea of offering web hosting, XMPP server, and potentially more services. Additionally, LibreCDN was in the works, which would host mirrors for projects such as GNU, FreeBSD, Trisquel, and others.

Unfortunately, technical problems prevented these ideas from becoming a reality. But then…

The Betsu Project was founded, and CatServ was finally created. It hosted SearXNG and Invidious. Later on, we added an XMPP server and The Lounge (an IRC bouncer), and started accepting requests. Everything worked great.

Eventually, “The Betsu Project” became simply “Betsu!” and transitioned into a UNA Not-For-Profit (Unincorporated Association).

Later on, a major update called Betsu Next was planned, a new site was created (private), and we added more services. These included a DNS service that blocks ads, trackers, malware, and other harmful elements, as well as webpaste services. We also established the IRC Network – C&C IRC.

The end

Everything seemed to be going well, but I (the founder of Betsu) started encountering more and more health problems in real life. I was diagnosed with Chronic Progressive Schizopytal Disorder and other issues. I often experience depression, go to doctors almost every day, undergo medical tests, and deal with various challenges. I have no time, desire, or energy to manage Betsu. As a result, some services became insecure and broke down. Even simple tasks like going to the toilet have become significant challenges for me, leaving me unable to do anything.

Continuing would be impractical, so now Betsu will be suspended on July 18. The official site states:

“Due to real-life problems, we are unable to manage the Betsu Infrastructure. On July 18, all accounts will be suspended, all data will be permanently removed, and all services will be down. C&C IRC will continue working in the usual mode but may be suspended in the future. Eventually, we will come back with something awesome, but for now, we have to say goodbye. Thanks to everyone for their support and for being with us all the time. See you in the best times. Sincerely, RANET Systems.”

It’s not really the end!

It’s the end of the current Betsu, but it’s not the end overall! Someday, we will return with something truly great, although it won’t be in the near future. If I remain alive, of course. Betsu will continue to serve as a CDN and C&C IRC.

That’s it.

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