European Tech Sovereignty
Welcome to European Tech Sovereignty. This online community is born from the idea of passionate tech enthusiasts and industry experts dedicated to fostering a self-sufficient and resilient technological landscape in Europe. Our mission is to unite individuals, startups, and organisations that believe in the importance of building a robust European tech stack, free from over-reliance on external platforms and technologies.
In an era where digital sovereignty is paramount, we aim to create a collaborative space where members can share knowledge, resources, and best practices. Our community encourages open discussions on topics such as software development, cybersecurity, data privacy, and sustainable technology solutions. By leveraging our collective expertise, we strive to empower European innovators to create homegrown technologies that reflect our values and meet the unique needs of our diverse societies.
Join us in our quest to shape a future where Europe leads in technological innovation, ensuring that our digital infrastructure is secure, ethical, and aligned with our cultural and economic interests. Together, we can drive the change needed to establish a thriving tech ecosystem that champions European sovereignty and independence in the digital age.
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Hi, didn't login for quite a while.
Mine too.
The dependency of Europe on the US, especially in the tech sector, is endemic. There is no easy and quick fix for this. Whoever told you that was feeding you bullshit. Think about it: we can't make microchips, and most of the IT and media production we watch is made by US companies and therefore under the control of the US. We need to make compromises on our initial efforts, or we risk pushing a lot of people away from this cause. And people have to be free to follow their own pace.
I totally agree with you in this.
Not sure about that. Do you use PeerTube?
I'm using GrayJay as a YouTube client. It might not be for you, but it works for me. It has resolved most of my issues with using YouTube (I was also a Premium subscriber). You can also use it for other platforms, including PeerTube. Clients like GrayJay can help the PeerTube cause by making people discover creators on those platforms too and making the transition easier.
Who told me what? What are you talking about? I know my machine was made in 2008 (which came with linux on it from the factory). Or are you objecting to my estimate that I can get 10 more years out of it? No one told me I could get 10 more years out of it. In fact people are shocked that a machine that old still serves me.
You’ve lost track of the thread. Your words:
It does not matter where the components came from on a 2008 machine. In 2008 ETS was not even a concept to me. You cannot reactively boycott. I wish I could travel back 25 years in time and tell myself before Amazon became the evil that it is today to boycott Amazon. A boycott can only be practiced after you resolve to partake in the boycott. An ethical consumer can only be responsible for maintaining their integrity /after/ committing to boycott.
I don’t produce videos with the exception of 1 video, which I published on PeerTube and not YT. It was trivially easy for me.