AMD is Not a Community and Michael Larabel Is Not Objective

Dr. Roy Schestowitz

2023-06-18 18:26:06 UTC
Modified: 2023-06-18 18:26:06 UTC

Published yesterday:

Lisa Su Reaffirms Commitment To Improving AMD ROCm Support, Engaging The Community

AMD tweets (Elon 'Scam' Musk-controlled quips) as 'sources':

AMD tweets as 'sources'

Brought to by recipient of AMD 'gifts' aplenty:

Summary: Objectivity in Linux-centric 'media' continues to wane. Follow the trail of money/gifts.

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Gemini Links 21/02/2025: Web Browsers, Mechanical Shortcuts, and Internet Hygiene: Links for the day
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