Status Update: Gemini, IRC, and the New CMS

Dr. Roy Schestowitz

2022-07-11 19:46:52 UTC
Modified: 2022-07-11 19:46:52 UTC

CMS work
The interface of the new CMS is a lot simpler but also faster to use

Summary: We've been busy behind the scenes; here are some of the latest site changes or developments

TODAY we've posted no articles yet, but that does not mean we're not busy.

At the moment we work on a number of important, high-profile stories (EPO and Microsoft still the focus).

"We might not be vocal and prolific while doing essential work on the back end, but we'll try to keep Daily Links coming as frequently as before."In addition to that we're working on a new CMS, developed 'from scratch' to lessen server load^* and increase security.

This morning we made some further changes that will utilise NewsWaffle to make more links/news in IRC accessible over Gemini protocol.

We might not be vocal and prolific while doing essential work on the back end, but we'll try to keep Daily Links coming as frequently as before. ⬆ ____ ^*With an SQLite database used only for management of existing nodes but never for delivery of pages.

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