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Wikimedia Foundation refuses voluntary union recognition, hires union-busting law firm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2026-08-02/News_and_notesen.wikipedia.orgWikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-08-02/News and notes - Wikipedia
Replying to @inari@piefed.zip
I knew there was a reason I got a set of actual encyclopedias. Not new, nor as extensive, but it’s in my hands so filthy rich assholes are gonna have to come to my door to stop me from having access to information
Replying to @Tyrq@lemmy.dbzer0.com
You can also download Wikipedia for offline use via Kiwix, so that you always have the snapshot that won’t ever change and enshittify.
The whole English Wikipedia takes up about 110 gigs, and it’s 110 gigs well spent.
Replying to @Allero@lemmy.today
Oh I’ve done that too, I’ve got it backed up in a few places, from years ago to a few months ago. But when all else fails, a hard copy is king
Replying to @Allero@lemmy.today
takes up about 110 gigs,
Un/Compressed?
.zim archive, can be viewed directly via Kiwix for example
Replying to @Allero@lemmy.today
So compressed, OK.
en.wikipedia.orgZIM (file format) - Wikipedia