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       title: July 9th, 2024

     

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       date: 2024-07-09, 15:56:23 -07:00

     

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       link: https://github.com/orgs/open-webtech/discussions/4

     

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       The [[FAAI]] is a working group of the [[OWTA]] "aimed at promoting the integration of federation features into more applications and advancing existing federation features, protocols, and standards."

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title: Federation Advocacy and Advancement Initiative

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- Federation Advocacy and Advancement Initiative

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- acronym

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- openweb

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Federation Advocacy and Advancement Initiative

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> The Federation Advocacy and Advancement Initiative (FAAI) is a sub-initiative and working group of the Open WebTech Association (OWTA) aimed at promoting the integration of federation features into more applications and advancing existing federation features, protocols, and standards. This initiative seeks to encourage developers and project maintainers to consider and implement federation capabilities, fostering a more interconnected and decentralized web ecosystem.

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1. Advocate for federation in all kinds of apps, where it would be useful.

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2. Propose improvements to existing federation features and standards.

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3. Foster collaboration between teams and communities of federated apps.

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4. Provide resources for implementing and improving federation features.

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_notes/Jonny Ostrem.md

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         - person

     

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         - artist

     

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       link: https://www.jonnyostrem.com/

     

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       twitter: https://x.com/memory_888

     

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       Founder of [[Z-Space]]

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       title: Open WebTech Association

     

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       From the [Github repo README](https://github.com/open-webtech):

     

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       In an age where technology significantly influences society, the Open WebTech Association (OWTA) is dedicated to promoting and advancing open web technologies, including but not limited to communication systems, advanced webtops, AI platforms, devops tools, and P2P services. As a community of forward-thinking developers, designers, and technology enthusiasts, we are committed to promoting transparency, inclusivity, and innovation in the development of web apps and solutions.

     

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       Our vision is a digital landscape that is open and accessible to all, fostering an environment where innovation is cultivated and the free exchange of ideas is celebrated. We envision a world where web technologies empower individuals and communities, rather than constrain them, creating opportunities for growth and development across all sectors of society.

     

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_posts/2024-07-09-daylight-computer-unboxing.md

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       title: Daylight Computer Unboxing

     

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       My [[Daylight Computer]] got delivered yesterday! A quick set of unboxing photos at [[Z-Space]][^photocredit].

     

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       I was surprised at how big the box was! In the meantime I've linked it to my Google account, taken some notes in Google Docs and the No

     

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       Reader is the main custom app that ships with the device. It's also what you use to activate your Daylight account. I'll take more notes at [[Daylight Reader]] as I use it.

     

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       I use it for demo'ing the almost infinite zoom and fast scrolling of the device when I hand the tablet and pen to people to try.

     

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       There is a companion [[Daylight Capture]] app for iOS that lets you send links, PDFs, ePUBS, highlights, annotations, etc. More after I've used it for a bit.

     

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       I have lots of ideas of how Local-first and other open ecosystems can tie into this hardware. [Kickstarting app ecosystems](https://bmannconsulting.com/blog/2022/06/01/kickstarting-app-ecosystem/) was written about Daylight before it was built, and I think the opportunity for novel hardware is even bigger, today. User owned files, AI companion work flows, malleable software are all directions that would work well.

     

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       A handwritten note and a phone number to text if I needed any onboarding help.

     

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       A very slim Bluetooth keyboard. Fits in the Patagonia sling bag (along with everything else), I should be able to pair it with my [[RK71]], or maybe an old solar-powered Logitech keyboard.

     

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       [^photocredit]: Photo credit to [[Jonny Ostrem]]

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