#support your software

[gildedphoenix]

I do IT support for a living. The amount of abandonware I support or have to work around is crazy! Within the past few years (2022, I think) I had to call IBM for support for one of their products. It's not been sold. The data can't be easily converted or exported to another platform. IBM is STILL in business. There is NOTHING keeping them from supporting this product. The product? Lotus Notes The IBM rep? Laughed at me. (then tried some best effort support)

We ended up being able to move the mail functionality out to O365, (at significant cost, both for conversion and now continued subscriptions/upkeep btw) but the notes database, which the company still heavily relies on, is still in Lotus Notes. Because this file system and this company, predate the current Windows file/Active directory structure. Even if we got the contact info, files and data out, We'd have to completely rebuild all the permissions as well.

I'm not even going to go into banks using mainframe software. fts.

abandonware should be public domain. force companies to actively support and provide products if they don't wanna lose the rights to them

[ovaryacted]

Randomly ranting about AI.

The thing that’s so fucking frustrating to me when it comes to chat ai bots and the amount of people that use those platforms for whatever godamn reason, whether it be to engage with the bots or make them, is that they’ll complain that reading/creating fanfic is cringe or they don’t like reader-inserts or roleplaying with others in fandom spaces. Yet the very bots they’re using are mimicking the same methods they complain about as a base to create spaces for people to interact with characters they like. Where do you think the bots learned to respond like that? Why do you think you have to “train” AI to tailor responses you’re more inclined to like? It’s actively ripping off of your creativity and ideas, even if you don’t write, you are taking control of the scenario you want to reenact, the same things writers do in general.

Some people literally take ideas that you find from fics online, word for word bar for bar, taking from individuals who have the capacity to think with their brains and imagination, and they’ll put it into the damn ai summary, and then put it on a separate platform for others so they can rummage through mediocre responses that lack human emotion and sensuality. Not only are the chat bots a problem, AI being in writing software and platforms too are another thing. AI shouldn’t be anywhere near the arts, because ultimately all it does is copy and mimic other people’s creations under the guise of creating content for consumption. There’s nothing appealing or original or interesting about what AI does, but with how quickly people are getting used to being forced to used AI because it’s being put into everything we use and do, people don’t care enough to do the labor of reading and researching on their own, it’s all through ChatGPT and that’s intentional.

I shouldn’t have to manually turn off AI learning software on my phone or laptop or any device I use, and they make it difficult to do so. I shouldn’t have to code my own damn things just to avoid using it. Like when you really sit down and think about how much AI is in our day to day life especially when you compare the different of the frequency of AI usage from 2 years ago to now, it’s actually ridiculous how we can’t escape it, and it’s only causing more problems.

People’s attention spans are deteriorating, their capacity to come up with original ideas and to be invested in storytelling is going down the drain along with their media literacy. It hurts more than anything cause we really didn’t have to go into this direction in society, but of course rich people are more inclined to make sure everybody on the planet are mindless robots and take whatever mechanical slop is fucking thrown at them while repressing everything that has to deal with creativity and passion and human expression.

The frequency of AI and the fact that it’s literally everywhere and you can’t escape it is a symptom of late stage capitalism and ties to the rise of fascism as the corporations/individuals who create, manage, and distribute these AI systems could care less about the harmful biases that are fed into these systems. They also don’t care about the fact that the data centers that hold this technology need so much water and energy to manage it it’s ruining our ecosystems and speeding up climate change that will have us experience climate disasters like with what’s happening in Los Angeles as it burns.

I pray for the downfall and complete shutdown of all ai chat bot apps and websites. It’s not worth it, and the fact that there’s so many people using it without realizing the damage it’s causing it’s so frustrating.

[thats-mama-luigi-to-you]

i need a techsavvy transgirl to teach me how to rip dvds with copyright protection please and thank you

[ctommy-chileno]

My experience in impulse buying game development software has given me great knowledge

[tjerra14]

got fed up and pulled the 'I'm a vet"-card on an impolite and obnoxious guy calling me "nurse" in a belittling way every other word today and the immediate change in attitude was frankly disheartening

why am I suddenly more deserving of respect than my coworkers just because I have a different job title

[recreationaldivorce]

im not going to pay for it if it's not free

[vcrnons]

it’s just me and the guy from IT who remoted into my pc and keeps clicking around my screen with no idea what he’s doing against the world

[honestlyvan]

👀👀 rlly interesting read on ovan, would love to hear some abt ur hcs on him n corbenik

(Now on DW!)

So it's been a hot minute since I watched Terminal Disc so my memory of the details of the canon are very vague, but I definitely think it's likely that the Epitaphs attached themselves to players in reverse numerical order, making Ovan the first and unintentionally the template for how becoming an Epitaph-PC would play out.

Corbenik is sort of funny as a Phase because the way it's laid out in the Epitaph, Corbenik serves no function until the Wave wipes out its intended target, and it's left behind to observe the void. As long as the system state isn't disturbed and no new AI begins to emerge, Corbenik stays passive theoretically forever -- but once it is disturbed, it rouses the rest of the Wave to come clean up what was left unfinished.

(I recognise this isn't how we see it play out in R1, I'm basing this on the idea that Morganna designed the Wave to be essentially self-propagating against Aura. The stalemate is the point, the rolling waves razing any fertile ground for her to develop on in favour of perpetual despair and the call of the void.)

With Corbenik as the rearguard of the apocalypse, it could have easily been the most active (least inactive?) of the Phases during the period of calm after Aura takes over Morganna's duties -- with no AI competing with Aura available to suppress, it was essentially on standby, latching onto Ovan the moment he showed up and then doing nothing until it registered the AIDA that also attached itself to Ovan.

Which is the thing that really fucks Ovan over, I think. The body timeshare he has with Tri-Edge is stressful enough, but Corbenik is also perpetually making him identify himself as the greatest threat to system integrity. So he's essentially getting a triple dose of the Epitaph "the solution is Fucking Kill Yourself" heightened self-destructive urge -- from the nature of the Cursed Wave, from the Vagrant AI-fication of the Phases and being (in part) his own natural-born enemy.

On top of this, Corbenik is perpetually calling to the other Phases like "over here! I've identified the enemy! Here is an AI we need to stop from reaching self-actualisation!" So candidates are drawn to him, unconsciously recognise him as having seniority, and then immediately identify him as the threat to be eliminated. People keep forming a kind of proxy disordered attachment to him, feeling compelled to follow his orders but also feeling threatened by his presence and become driven by the urge to destroy him.

Haseo is particularly vulnerable to this because Skeith and Corbenik are so intertwined in their roles, the first Phase is the one the last calls the strongest, and his personal sense of betrayal only amplifies the destructive resonance. And the influence goes both ways, the more Skeith perceives Corbenik's host as the main threat, the more Corbenik calls on Skeith as the vanguard to eliminate that threat. Haseo's (perceived) perception of him directly influences Ovan's perception of himself -- with everyone else Ovan is very particular about asserting his own reality, but with Haseo, the way Haseo sees him takes priority over how Ovan sees himself.

[theatomicpsychotic]

Tbh I feel the biggest takeaway from the hbomb vid isn't exactly "get their ass" about these specific people and more the "you are not immune to uncritically accepting the media you consume"

Like he literally gives you a bunch of keys over and over and over again to seeing through the lies and fact checking people you enjoy/idolise and I feel I'm seeing a lot less of that takeaway then just purely the mentality of ganging up on specific people you can morally dislike now bc they did a bad thing.

[in-case-of-grace]

What the fuck now my website takes 100x longer to load TRANSMUTE IT BACK WHO LET THE TECH ILLITERATE MAGES FUCK UP MY WEBSITE AGAIN?!

the mage's guild has performed a dark ritual to transmute webp to png

[luulapants]

25 ways to be a little more punk in 2025

Cut fast fashion - buy used, learn to mend and/or make your own clothes, buy fewer clothes less often so you can save up for ethically made quality

Cancel subscriptions - relearn how to pirate media, spend $10/month buying a digital album from a small artist instead of on Spotify, stream on free services since the paid ones make you watch ads anyway

Green your community - there's lots of ways to do this, like seedbombing or joining a community garden or organizing neighborhood trash pickups

Be kind - stop to give directions, check on stopped cars, smile at kids, let people cut you in line, offer to get stuff off the high shelf, hold the door, ask people if they're okay

Intervene - learn bystander intervention techniques and be prepared to use them, even if it feels awkward

Get closer to your food - grow it yourself, can and preserve it, buy from a farmstand, learn where it's from, go fishing, make it from scratch, learn a new ingredient

Use opensource software - try LibreOffice, try Reaper, learn Linux, use a free Photoshop clone. The next time an app tries to force you to pay, look to see if there's an opensource alternative

Make less trash - start a compost, be mindful of packaging, find another use for that plastic, make it a challenge for yourself!

Get involved in local politics - show up at meetings for city council, the zoning commission, the park district, school boards; fight the NIMBYs that always show up and force them to focus on the things impacting the most vulnerable folks in your community

DIY > fashion - shake off the obsession with pristine presentation that you've been taught! Cut your own hair, use homemade cosmetics, exchange mani/pedis with friends, make your own jewelry, duct tape those broken headphones!

Ditch Google - Chromium browsers (which is almost all of them) are now bloated spyware, and Google search sucks now, so why not finally make the jump to Firefox and another search like DuckDuckGo? Or put the Wikipedia app on your phone and look things up there?

Forage - learn about local edible plants and how to safely and sustainably harvest them or go find fruit trees and such accessible to the public.

Volunteer - every week tutoring at the library or once a month at the humane society or twice a year serving food at the soup kitchen, you can find something that matches your availability

Help your neighbors - which means you have to meet them first and find out how you can help (including your unhoused neighbors), like elderly or disabled folks that might need help with yardwork or who that escape artist dog belongs to or whether the police have been hassling people sleeping rough

Fix stuff - the next time something breaks (a small appliance, an electronic, a piece of furniture, etc.), see if you can figure out what's wrong with it, if there are tutorials on fixing it, or if you can order a replacement part from the manufacturer instead of trashing the whole thing

Mix up your transit - find out what's walkable, try biking instead of driving, try public transit and complain to the city if it sucks, take a train instead of a plane, start a carpool at work

Engage in the arts - go see a local play, check out an art gallery or a small museum, buy art from the farmer's market

Go to the library - to check out a book or a movie or a CD, to use the computers or the printer, to find out if they have other weird rentals like a seed library or luggage, to use meeting space, to file your taxes, to take a class, to ask question

Listen local - see what's happening at local music venues or other events where local musicians will be performing, stop for buskers, find a favorite artist, and support them

Buy local - it's less convenient than online shopping or going to a big box store that sells everything, but try buying what you can from small local shops in your area

Become unmarketable - there are a lot of ways you can disrupt your online marketing surveillance, including buying less, using decoy emails, deleting or removing permissions from apps that spy on you, checking your privacy settings, not clicking advertising links, and...

Use cash - go to the bank and take out cash instead of using your credit card or e-payment for everything! It's better on small businesses and it's untraceable

Give what you can - as capitalism churns on, normal shmucks have less and less, so think about what you can give (time, money, skills, space, stuff) and how it will make the most impact

Talk about wages - with your coworkers, with your friends, while unionizing! Stop thinking about wages as a measure of your worth and talk about whether or not the bosses are paying fairly for the labor they receive

Think about wealthflow - there are a thousand little mechanisms that corporations and billionaires use to capture wealth from the lower class: fees for transactions, interest, vendor platforms, subscriptions, and more. Start thinking about where your money goes, how and where it's getting captured and removed from our class, and where you have the ability to cut off the flow and pass cash directly to your fellow working class people

[kusheldigisolutons]

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[kusheldigisolutions1]

B2B Ecommerce with BigCommerce: How to Build a Powerful Wholesale Store

The revolutionary growth of B2B eCommerce has completely and tremendously transformed the wholesale sector by providing different means. This includes businesses that can buy and sell online with easier means. With BigCommerce development solutions, create a strong yet scalable wholesale store that will help to address and meet all the requirements of modern businesses. Collaborating with an ECommerce development company will enable you to maximize potential and get the most out of your store.

Why Choose BigCommerce for B2B eCommerce?

BigCommerce is one of the top and leading platforms for B2B and B2C eCommerce that surely offers unique and advanced features specific to your wholesale business. Know why it stands out out of others:

Scalability – Handles and easily accommodates bulk orders effortlessly.

Flexible Pricing Models – Allows to support customer-specific pricing and bulk discounts.

Advanced Customization – Allows easy and simple integration methods with third-party tools.

Mobile Optimization – Also ensures a smooth shopping experience.

Secure Transactions – Features like PCI-compliant security for safe as well as secure transactions.

If any business is looking for affordable BigCommerce development solutions in USA, it is preferred to have professional developers who can assist in modernizing the setup and also customization of a wholesale store.

Steps to Build a Powerful Wholesale Store on BigCommerce

1. Define Your B2B eCommerce Strategy

Outlining and defining your business objectives is essential before diving into eCommerce development. On priority, identify and determine your target audience, pricing model and many more key features for easy transactions. Knowing your business requirements guarantees a systematic approach to BigCommerce development solutions.

2. Choose the Right & Appropriate BigCommerce Plan

BigCommerce offers different pricing plans that will be appropriate and suitable for B2B operations. Features like customer segmentation, bulk pricing, and API support are essential for a wholesale store. Shelling out for the right plan guarantees that you receive all the functionalities necessary to grow and further scale your overall business.

3. Customize Your Storefront

Your website or online store design plays a crucial role when it comes to customer engagement. Choose a professional theme or work with an eCommerce development company to create a custom storefront for your business. Also make sure that your store is user-friendly, responsive, and SEO-optimized to enhance visibility.

4. Implement Customer-Specific Pricing

One of the distinguishing and key characteristics of a B2B eCommerce store is personalized pricing. With BigCommerce, you can:

Establish or Set various price levels according to customer groups.

Offer heavy discounts for bulk purchase orders.

Special deals for loyal and repeat customers.

It would absolutely increase the level of customization, enhance user experience and boost sales.

5. Streamline Product Management

Wholesale store management has some requirements like it needs efficient product organization. Utilize BigCommerce’s bulk product upload, inventory tracking, and catalog management capabilities to maintain your store in top condition. Integration with ERP and CRM systems further makes it easy and simplifies operations.

6. Optimize Payment and Checkout Process

A smooth checkout process decreases cart abandonment and improves conversions. With BigCommerce, you can:

Offer multiple payment options (PayPal, credit card, wire transfers, etc.).

Enable one-click reordering for returning customers.

Ensure secure transactions with built-in fraud protection.

7. Integrate Shipping and Logistics Solutions

Shipping plays a critical role and an important part in B2B transactions. BigCommerce supports integration with major shipping carriers like FedEx, UPS, and DHL. Features like real-time shipping rates and automated tracking enhance customer satisfaction.

8. Enhance Customer Experience with Self-Service Portals

B2B customers expect a seamless experience. A self-service portal allows customers to:

Manage their accounts.

View order history.

Track shipments.

Request bulk quotes.

Providing these features improves efficiency and customer loyalty.

9. Leverage SEO and Marketing Tools

To attract more buyers, optimize your B2B eCommerce store with SEO-friendly URLs, meta tags, and mobile optimization. BigCommerce’s built-in marketing tools allow businesses to:

Run email marketing campaigns.

Automate offers,promotions and discounts.

Utilize Google Shopping and social media integration.

 Associating with an eCommerce development company will get your store to rank better in Google searches and ensure that it reaches your targeted customers well.

10. Analyze Performance and Scale Your Business

Consistent store performance analysis is important for growth. BigCommerce provides advanced analytics tools to track:

Sales trends.

Customer behavior.

Conversion rates.

Based on insights, you can actually make data-driven and fact based decisions to enhance your store’s performance and will be beneficial for your business to grow efficiently.

Conclusion

Developing a B2B eCommerce store with BigCommerce development solutions provides wholesalers with a hassle-free and strong online presence. By choosing the right plan, implementing advanced features, and working with an eCommerce development company, businesses can create a high-performing wholesale store. If you're looking for affordable BigCommerce development solutions in the USA, partnering with expert developers will help you achieve your goals faster and more efficiently.

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[eddisfargo]

My favorite example is that one where where iRobot's support team would offer to replace people's broken Roombas, and they'd be horrified at the idea of replacing their little pet who cleans their house. They'd request that the company fix their same Roomba and send it back instead, because she is named Rosie and she sleeps at the foot of their bed.

[kelevosoftware]

The Importance of Leveraging Software Features

Before diving into the specifics of these hidden features, it’s essential to recognize the importance of fully leveraging the tools at your disposal. Many businesses invest in software solutions without fully understanding their capabilities. This often leads to underutilization of features that could save time, reduce errors, and enhance overall productivity.

When you take the time to explore the full range of features offered by tools like Zoho, you can uncover opportunities to automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and ultimately focus on what matters most: growing your business. With that in mind, let’s look at three powerful features within Zoho that can help you reclaim your time.

1. Zoho CRM – Multi-Select Picklists in Reports

The Challenge of Data Filtering

Managing customer relationships is at the heart of any successful business. Zoho support CRM is designed to help you do just that, but even the best tools can come with their challenges. One common frustration users face is filtering data in reports. If you’ve ever tried to filter multiple values one by one, you know how time-consuming and tedious it can be. This is especially true when you’re trying to analyze data across different segments or categories.

The Solution: Multi-Select Picklists

Fortunately, Zoho CRM offers a game-changing feature: multi-select picklists. This functionality allows you to filter your reports with ease, enabling you to access the precise data you need in just a few clicks. Instead of manually sifting through data, you can select multiple criteria at once, making it easier to generate reports that provide valuable insights.

Imagine the efficiency you’ll gain when you can pull up the information you want faster than ever! For instance, if you want to analyze sales data for multiple products or services, you can do so in a single report rather than creating separate reports for each item. This not only saves time but also provides a clearer picture of your business performance.

Real-World Application

At KELVO, we’ve seen firsthand how this feature can transform the reporting process for our clients. One client, a mid-sized retail business, was struggling to analyze their sales data effectively. By implementing the multi-select picklists feature, they were able to generate comprehensive reports that highlighted trends and opportunities for growth. This newfound ability to analyze data quickly allowed them to make informed decisions, ultimately leading to increased sales and customer satisfaction.

2. Zoho Books – Custom Workflows for Payment Reminders

The Challenge of Late Payments

Chasing down late payments can be one of the most tedious aspects of running a business. It’s not only time-consuming but can also strain client relationships. The traditional approach often involves sending multiple emails or making phone calls, which can lead to frustration on both sides.

The Solution: Custom Workflows for Payment Reminders

At KELVO, we believe that your time is better spent on growing your business and nurturing client relationships. That’s why we recommend leveraging Zoho Books’ custom workflows for payment reminders. With this feature, you can automate reminders for overdue invoices, eliminating the need for manual follow-ups.

Setting up custom workflows is straightforward. You can define specific triggers, such as due dates or payment statuses, to automatically send reminders to clients. This not only saves you time but also ensures that your cash flow remains healthy. By automating this process, you can focus on more critical tasks, such as strategizing for growth or enhancing customer service.

Real-World Application

One of our clients, a freelance graphic designer, was struggling with late payments from clients. By implementing Zoho Books’ custom workflows, they automated their payment reminders, sending out gentle nudges to clients as invoices became overdue. As a result, they saw a significant reduction in late payments and improved cash flow. This allowed them to invest more time in creative projects rather than administrative tasks.

3. Zoho Creator – Barcode & QR Code Scanning

The Challenge of Inventory Management

For businesses involved in inventory management or event check-ins, keeping track of items can be a daunting task. Traditional methods often involve manual entry or separate devices, which can lead to errors and inefficiencies.

The Solution: Barcode & QR Code Scanning

Did you know that Zoho Creator has a built-in feature for scanning barcodes and QR codes directly within your app? At KELVO Software Private Limited, we recognize how beneficial this can be for businesses looking to streamline their operations. No more juggling separate devices or apps; with this feature, you can simply scan and go!

This functionality enhances accuracy and makes your operations smoother and more efficient. Whether you’re managing inventory, tracking shipments, or checking in attendees at an event, the ability to scan codes directly within your app can save you valuable time and reduce the likelihood of errors.

Real-World Application

A client of ours, a small event management company, was facing challenges with check-ins at their events. Attendees would often have to wait in long lines while staff manually checked names off a list. By implementing Zoho Creator’s barcode scanning feature, they were able to streamline the check-in process significantly. Attendees could simply scan their tickets upon arrival, allowing for a smooth and efficient entry. This not only improved the attendee experience but also freed up staff to focus on other aspects of event management.

[cantsayidont]

I don't know which is more suffocatingly upsetting and utterly infuriating: Microsoft's data-breach-spyware-cum-OS parade, or the stupid smug motherfuckers saying, "Just use Linux! Learn to program all your own software! You can save so much more money if you make your own insulin in the fucking garage! Cut some lumber and make your own furniture! It's no problem if U R L33T!"