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Today in 1983, 41 years ago: The ARPANET officially changes to using TCP/IP, the Internet Protocol, effectively creating the Internet.

#OnThisDay

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We have some much needed snow for new year. It isn't much, but we are so behind on totals.

I hope the fedi has a great 2024. My love to you all.

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"Well, I could've done that!" says local man who could not have done that, nor much of anything worthwhile at all, for that matter

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Today in 2001, 22 years ago: in the first 12 countries of the euro zone, the old national currencies go out of circulation.

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This Audi is under tow. The truck's white strobes are so bright it was dangerous. Like staring into the sun.

CEO arranged his own cybersecurity, with predictable results • The Register
theregister.com/2023/12/29/on_

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That came out surprisingly close.

Thanks all who voted. (I think its an ideal holoday movie for any gothy types in your life)

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52F in late December. My windows are open it is so stuffy. Should be routinely below freezing this time of year.

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My phone has begun to autocorrect “all” to “AI”.

I’m going to need a new phone.

Booked my car in for a service and ended up talking (if that is the right word) to a robot. What was most weird was that it had fake typing noises when it was waiting to respond. It worked quite well, I must say.

My dad is poorly. I am 4000 miles away, it really doesn't do much for my nerves.

A very merry Christmas to all my fedi friends, wherever you are. 🥂

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