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.

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[–] dukemirage@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Or if you like a more readable markup with a very thin markdown layer on either the client or server side.

[–] racketlauncher831@lemmy.ml -1 points 2 days ago

I think TeX is the right way.