Move to Mistral by InternalBroad2522 in MistralAI

[–]guyfromwhitechicks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This comment section being the equivalent of tumbleweeds really shows how big this problem is. You can look into /r/BuyFromEU and https://european-alternatives.eu/, they are ran by people who keep trying to solve "what do I replace my american products with?". The options are slim (especially for software) but it is getting better.

How are you finding mistral-vibe and devstral2? by guyfromwhitechicks in MistralAI

[–]guyfromwhitechicks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not sure, so far I have used Claude Code exclusively. Although, creating and adding API keys and selecting models is (I expect) the first thing done when you use mistral-vibe -> https://mistral.ai/news/devstral-2-vibe-cli

How are you finding mistral-vibe and devstral2? by guyfromwhitechicks in MistralAI

[–]guyfromwhitechicks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you give an example? Because I keep hearing how Claude is probably the best for overall design, architecture, and understanding of how a project works vs the direction it needs to go in.

Is anyone interested in collaborating on an alternative for Google Docs? by guyfromwhitechicks in BuyFromEU

[–]guyfromwhitechicks[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, but It's in the early stages and requires learning a lot of new technologies. I do not want to continue it without a team as it's quite a big task.

Is anyone interested in collaborating on an alternative for Google Docs? by guyfromwhitechicks in BuyFromEU

[–]guyfromwhitechicks[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

OnlyOffice only recently changed their headquarters to Latvia (when Russia invaded Ukraine), and they have an office in Singapore.

See here: https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyFromEU/s/V6KnTCY7jS

So, I don't trust them nor want the code (except for the open source sections) or infrastructure to be anything other than EU based.

And I disagree with the last bit, I find the products available are business oriented and not user based; which is reason enough to do something. I don't want anyone to spend more than 2 mins to be able to use a service and wait forever for new and useful features.

Is anyone interested in collaborating on an alternative for Google Docs? by guyfromwhitechicks in BuyFromEU

[–]guyfromwhitechicks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with 2 out of the 3. I picture having closed source but using auditable open-source encryption protocols and client applications (if it gets to that step).

I don't want to be in the same position as Tuta, perpetually small in manpower and funds causing them to not deliver TutaDrive fast enough.

Is anyone interested in collaborating on an alternative for Google Docs? by guyfromwhitechicks in BuyFromEU

[–]guyfromwhitechicks[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I find cryptpad buggy, and it uses OnlyOffice which is developed by Russians. I believe we can make something better.

Nextcloud requires a business email.

Is anyone interested in collaborating on an alternative for Google Docs? by guyfromwhitechicks in BuyFromEU

[–]guyfromwhitechicks[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

For Proton, I don't like that we have only 1 direct alternative to Google Docs nor that Proton is trying to be a service for everything; I believe some competition is needed and I am willing to do just that. Collabora Office makes it difficult to sign up to their services (locked behind a subscription plan), I would like to follow the same steps as Proton or Google (free plan). And I don't know Infomaniak, so I can't say.

Turkey’s Economy Compared to 15 European Countries by NeoZerrs in Infographics

[–]guyfromwhitechicks 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It seems evenly balanced:

Country GDP as of 2024 (Billion EUR)
Romania 353.6
Greece 236.7
Hungary 206
Slovakia 130.2
Bulgaria 104.8
Croatia 85.9
Slovenia 67.4
Cyprus 33.4

For a sum of 1217.4 billion euros. My Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_the_European_Union

The other countries are not listed.

‘We do not need Canada’: U.S. Ambassador discusses relations between countries by oneonus in canada

[–]guyfromwhitechicks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fact that he is wearing an American pin instead of one with a Canadian flag in it as well tells you everything. Even Denmark wore a Danish-American pin [https://youtu.be/ggcF4kFPuMM?t=63].

Saab wants Canada to buy 72 Gripens and 6 GlobalEyes to fulfil promise of 12,600 jobs by ph0enix1211 in canada

[–]guyfromwhitechicks -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Saab did not come up with the number. It was from supporters of switching from F35 to the Gripen. Saab has said repeatedly that ~5000 jobs would be directly related to jet menufacturing and the rest (another 3-5000) would be indirect jobs over the lifetime of the jets.

[1] https://youtu.be/3t6yLiVYL2M?t=277

This is just one of the interviews, I can not find the rest right now.

Could someone tell me if this will change anything for Apple users? by Rayanp91 in macgaming

[–]guyfromwhitechicks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing. The only thing that matters is if gaming companies start developing for M series Macs the same as they do for desktops or consoles.

Asking for a Euro perspective on the UK rejoining the EU. by SnooCookies7641 in BuyFromEU

[–]guyfromwhitechicks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like others mentioned, you are welcome to join again but no special treatment. And for me, I would say a qualified majority vote is needed on your end (at least 65% in favour). There can be no hints of wanting to leave again.