Project Gemini
geminiprotocol.net

See also:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemini_(protocol)

It is similar to the old gopher: text files, links, and images form a hypertext optimized for reading. Text is formatted like Markdown - but even simpler.

Clients display text, like an eBook, or images / media.

Servers can run on a PC or Raspberry Pi which needs half a Watt of power. No FAANG companies needed. No expert knowledge needed - not more difficult than running a file sharing client.

I think it is the right thing for defense of democracy and sharing your voice in the digital realm.

  • ambitiousslab@feddit.ukEnglish
    7·
    4 hours ago

    I personally prefer browsing the web with JavaScript disabled, and using search engines like Marginalia to find simple websites. I don’t see a big difference in experience between browsing these websites in lynx or edbrowse, vs using Gemini.

    I get the appeal of having everyone on the network share the same culture and values, but I prefer to just find the people doing that in the wider network of the web.

    Still, I’m happy it exists and that people enjoy using it. To each their own!