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@matigo That's how a change of business model or a pivot happens. Companies can screw you at anytime, I learned that the hard way a few times. At least people have either three months or up to 13 months to migrate.

@gtwilson It does sound like an adventure to me.

I usually wait 3-6 weeks before any OS update since there will be bugs and unstability. No different with Android Oreo.

Crashplan has killed consumer backups [tidbits.com]
Looks like I'm going to switch to BackBlaze eventually.

@literary That's encouraging, hope he keeps this up and he'll feel much better!

That was a bit more fun than imagined.

@streakmachine Not a good time I feel.

Back in Northern NY for a couple days to catch up and today will be only less than 50% chance we may see a eclipse around here. At least it's sunny.

Annie Dillard's 1982 essay 'Total Eclipse' is available to read in advance of today's solar eclipse here. [web.archive.org]

Alternative link in case if removal [archive.fo]

One of my all time favorite essays.

@thedan84 Looks like it's certainly good news at least.