●● IRC: #boycottnovell-social and #techpol @ Techrights IRC Network: Thursday, April 03, 2025 ●● ● Apr 03 [02:40] TR News Yesterday's #boycottnovell IRC logs ready. HTML: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-020425.html TEXT: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-020425.txt GEMINI GemText: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/irc-gmi/irc-log-020425.gmi GEMINI Plain Text: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/tr_text_version/irc-log-020425.txt [02:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | IRC: #boycottnovell @ Techrights IRC Network: Wednesday, April 02, 2025 [02:41] TR News Yesterday's #techbytes IRC logs ready. 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HTML: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-techrights-020425.html TEXT: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-techrights-020425.txt GEMINI GemText: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/irc-gmi/irc-log-techrights-020425.gmi GEMINI Plain Text: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/tr_text_version/irc-log-techrights-020425.txt [02:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | IRC: #techrights @ Techrights IRC Network: Wednesday, April 02, 2025 [02:50] TR News Yesterday's Tux Machines bulletin is now ready! : http://news.tuxmachines.org/txt-archives/tuxmachines-2025-04-02.txt ● Apr 03 [04:20] TR News Why You Should Go for Grafana https://www.opensourceforu.com/2025/04/why-you-should-go-for-grafana/ [04:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.opensourceforu.com | Why You Should Go for Grafana - Open Source For You [04:21] TR News oil https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/01/trump-says-he-hopes-to-avoid-secondary-tariffs-on-russian-oil-expects-putin-to-fulfill-his-part-of-the-deal | Source: Meduza [04:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Trump says he hopes to avoid secondary tariffs on Russian oil, expects Putin to fulfill his part of the deal Meduza [04:21] TR News "New Yalta" https://meduza.io/en/feature/2025/04/01/a-devil-s-bargain | Source: Meduza [04:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | A devils bargain Cold War historian Sergey Radchenko explains why talk of a New Yalta between Putin and Trump misses the mark Meduza [04:22] TR News Elegant Writer https://hackaday.com/2025/04/01/an-elegant-writer-for-a-more-civilized-age/ | Source: Hackaday [04:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-An Elegant Writer For A More Civilized Age | Hackaday [04:22] TR News Bosnian Serb Leader Visits Moscow Days After Court Requests Arrest Warrant https://www.rferl.org/a/bosnia-dodik-russia-moscow-putin-constitution-arrest-warrant/33365820.html [04:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | Bosnian Serb Leader Visits Moscow Days After Court Requests Arrest Warrant [04:23] TR News Dodik Meets With Putin As Visit To Moscow Riles Bosnian Lawmakers https://www.rferl.org/a/bosnia-dodik-russia-moscow-putin-constitution-arrest-warrant/33366555.html [04:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | Dodik Meets With Putin As Visit To Moscow Riles Bosnian Lawmakers [04:24] TR News Peace on Putins terms would lead to a new era of international insecurity https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/peace-on-putins-terms-would-lead-to-a-new-era-of-international-insecurity/ [04:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.atlanticcouncil.org | Peace on Putins terms would lead to a new era of international insecurity - Atlantic Council [04:24] TR News Russian advance slows in March as Putins invasion loses momentum https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/russian-advance-slows-in-march-as-putins-invasion-loses-momentum/ [04:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.atlanticcouncil.org | Russian advance slows in March as Putins invasion loses momentum - Atlantic Council [04:25] TR News Destination Linux 413: What is Open Sources True Value? Plus NVIDIAs Open Robots https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/destination-linux/dl-413/ [04:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-413: What is Open Source's True Value? Plus NVIDIA's Open Robots - Destination Linux - TuxDigital [04:26] TR News Corporate marketing spam from charlatan and buzzword slingers https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/04/01/preparing-iot-security-for-the-quantum-computing-era/ [04:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.cnx-software.com | Preparing IoT Security for the Quantum Computing Era - CNX Software [04:26] TR News Merlin Slaps Triller With $2.55 Million Lawsuit After Sony Music Deal Terms Leak https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/04/01/merlin-triller-lawsuit-sony-music-deal-leak/ [04:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 520 @ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/04/01/merlin-triller-lawsuit-sony-music-deal-leak/ ) [04:27] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Man Reportedly Considering Final Fentanylware (TikTok) Proposals on Wednesday https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/04/01/trump-reportedly-considering-final-tiktok-propsals/ [04:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 520 @ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/04/01/trump-reportedly-considering-final-tiktok-propsals/ ) [04:28] TR News Lessons from open source in the Mexican government https://lwn.net/Articles/1013776/ [04:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Lessons from open source in the Mexican government [LWN.net] [04:30] TR News Microsoft OSI 'election' is just PR exercise; it's a lobbying organisation for proprietary giants https://lwn.net/Articles/1014603/ [04:30] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-OSI election ends with unsatisfying results [LWN.net] [04:31] TR News MM medley: huge page allocation, page promotion, KSM, and BPF https://lwn.net/Articles/1014220/ [04:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-MM medley: huge page allocation, page promotion, KSM, and BPF [LWN.net] [04:31] TR News Multiple memory classes for address-space isolation https://lwn.net/Articles/1014440/ [04:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Multiple memory classes for address-space isolation [LWN.net] [04:32] TR News The guaranteed contiguous memory allocator https://lwn.net/Articles/1015000/ [04:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-The guaranteed contiguous memory allocator [LWN.net] [04:32] TR News Development statistics for 6.14 https://lwn.net/Articles/1013892/ [04:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Development statistics for 6.14 [LWN.net] [04:36] TR News (NEW): LWN Coverage of Kernel (Linux) https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/LWN_Coverage_of_Kernel_Linux.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/LWN_Coverage_of_Kernel_Linux.gmi [04:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines LWN Coverage of Kernel (Linux) [04:37] TR News (NEW): Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_Leftovers.gmi [04:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers [04:39] TR News (NEW): Audiocasts/Shows: Linux Matters and Destination Linux https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Audiocasts_Shows_Linux_Matters_and_Destination_Linux.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Audiocasts_Shows_Linux_Matters_and_Destination_Linux.gmi [04:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Audiocasts/Shows: Linux Matters and Destination Linux [04:39] TR News (NEW): Fedora and Red Hat Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Fedora_and_Red_Hat_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Fedora_and_Red_Hat_Leftovers.gmi [04:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Fedora and Red Hat Leftovers [04:41] TR News (NEW): GNU/Linux and Devices Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/GNU_Linux_and_Devices_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/GNU_Linux_and_Devices_Leftovers.gmi [04:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines GNU/Linux and Devices Leftovers [04:42] TR News (NEW): Security Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Security_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Security_Leftovers.gmi [04:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Security Leftovers [04:45] TR News Techrights Links 03/04/2025: Apple Fined Over Secret Surveillance, "Elegant Writer For A More Civilized Age" https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Links_03_04_2025_Apple_Fined_Over_Secret_Surveillance_Elegant_W.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Links_03_04_2025_Apple_Fined_Over_Secret_Surveillance_Elegant_W.gmi [04:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Links 03/04/2025: Apple Fined Over Secret Surveillance, "Elegant Writer For A More Civilized Age" [04:49] TR News "I was originally planning to put the banana jacks on the lid of the project box (cookie tin) but the lid is not quite large enough, and I was concerned that the weak tin might bend downward after all the holes and weight was added." gemini://gem.librehacker.com/gemlog/starlog/20250402-0.gmi [04:49] TR News "This is a simple, tasty, vegan meal - and if your spice rack is already well-stocked, then it's also pretty inexpensive. The better-quality coconut milk will cost a bit more, but to me has a much better consistency and flavour." gemini://gemini.patatas.ca/recipes/daal.gmi [04:50] TR News 2025-04-03 Picture Page gemini://freeshell.de/picpages/2025-04-03.gmi [04:50] TR News "I noticed that I was looking at my crawler stats page for random images from Geminispace. Hmm, maybe other people would enjoy that. So starting today, I have a daily post of some of them." gemini://freeshell.de/gemlog/2025-04-03_Picture_pages.gmi [04:52] TR News [cat] gemini://nytpu.com/sneps/D1253.jpg [04:52] TR News [cat] gemini://nytpu.com/cheetahs/D1603.jpg [04:55] TR News Techrights IRC Proceedings: Wednesday, April 02, 2025 https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/IRC_Proceedings_Wednesday_April_02_2025.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/IRC_Proceedings_Wednesday_April_02_2025.gmi [04:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights IRC Proceedings: Wednesday, April 02, 2025 [04:56] TR News (NEW): Today in Techrights https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Today_in_Techrights.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Today_in_Techrights.gmi [04:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Today in Techrights [04:57] TR News Techrights Over at Tux Machines... https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Over_at_Tux_Machines.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Over_at_Tux_Machines.gmi [04:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Over at Tux Machines... ● Apr 03 [05:10] TR News Microsoft joins corporate China exodus with Shanghai AI lab closure https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20250401PD224/microsoft-shanghai-iot-technology-2024.html [05:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.digitimes.com | Microsoft joins corporate China exodus with Shanghai AI lab closure [05:19] TR News anon: nokia has become problematic with its support for the illegal Unified Patent Court https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=fi&tl=en&u=https://www.hs.fi/talous/art-2000011135152.html ("Nokia sopi patenttiriitansa Amazonin kanssa | HS.fi") see https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/02/Links_02_04_2025_More_Layoffs_Nokia_Again_Takes_Advantage_of_Il.shtml [05:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www-hs-fi.translate.goog | Nokia sopi patenttiriitansa Amazonin kanssa | HS.fi [05:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Links 02/04/2025: More Layoffs, Nokia Again Takes Advantage of Illegal and Unconstitutional Patent Court With Nokia Staff as 'Judges' [05:34] TR News Techrights Slopwatch: Anti-Linux Articles, Not Even Written by Humans https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Slopwatch_Anti_Linux_Articles_Not_Even_Written_by_Humans.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Slopwatch_Anti_Linux_Articles_Not_Even_Written_by_Humans.gmi [05:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Slopwatch: Anti-Linux Articles, Not Even Written by Humans [05:50] TR News Techrights More Gains for GNU/Linux, Based on Web Surveys https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/More_Gains_for_GNU_Linux_Based_on_Web_Surveys.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/More_Gains_for_GNU_Linux_Based_on_Web_Surveys.gmi [05:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights More Gains for GNU/Linux, Based on Web Surveys [05:59] TR News thelayoffs site took it up a notch with clownflare "challenges", so is it under DDOS attacks or out-of-control LLM scrapers? ● Apr 03 [06:00] TR News "You are 110% accurate in everything you have written in your post." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqvcfdyb [06:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqvcfdyb ) [06:00] TR News "Bloodbath it T&O and my manager dumps work on everyone while he cant write 1 line of code... No more late nights. Im not doing it. Im not slacking off but Im not going to figuratively work myself to de@th" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqvcfdyb [06:01] TR News "Yep, this. My work ethic won't allow me not to give my best but I'm not doing anymore 12-14 hour days and picking up the phone at 9pm or pushing my vacay because of some fabricated deadline." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqvcfdyb [06:01] TR News "All for what? An insulting GDP and being told there is no money for raises? All while our fearless leader helps himself to a 25% one. This is the most toxic company I have every worked for. And that's saying a lot!" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqvcfdyb [06:03] TR News "PwC all but fired Neil Dhar, who was relieved of command and booted from leadership for shady electioneering when he campaigned to lead their US business in March 2024. This ethical sl--e bucket is a perfect fit for IBM. There must have been another reason Alvind gave this PwC reject a second chance... but I cant quite put my head bob on it." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqvqrm7a [06:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqvqrm7a ) [06:03] TR News Corrupt people being put in charge of IBM is a bad sign, further reinforcing the belief the company cheats on its finances [06:05] TR News LLM is not a writer, it is worthless slop. This is about layoffs being spun as buzzwords. https://www.channelnews.com.au/canva-lays-off-technical-writers-amid-ai-push/ [06:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.channelnews.com.au | Canva Lays Off Technical Writers Amid AI Push channelnews [06:07] TR News IBM is the biggest loser so far in DOGE's consulting crackdown: "The list includes Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, IBM, and General Dynamics. [...] IBM: 10 contracts, $34.3 million." https://www.businessinsider.com/deloitte-doge-consulting-crackdown-contracts-cuts-big-four-2025-4 [06:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.businessinsider.com | Deloitte Is the Biggest Loser so Far in DOGE's Consulting Crackdown - Business Insider [06:08] TR News Consulting Giants Offer Billions in Cuts to Federal Contracts. It Might Not Be Enough. https://www.wsj.com/business/consulting-giants-offer-billions-in-cuts-to-federal-contracts-it-might-not-be-enough-f7c872d2 [06:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 401 @ https://www.wsj.com/business/consulting-giants-offer-billions-in-cuts-to-federal-contracts-it-might-not-be-enough-f7c872d2 ) [06:29] TR News Techrights IBM Gets Rid of Kelly Chambliss as Mass Layoffs Reported in IBM Consulting, IBM Loses Key Contracts/Graft https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/IBM_Gets_Rid_of_Kelly_Chambliss_as_Mass_Layoffs_Reported_in_IBM.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/IBM_Gets_Rid_of_Kelly_Chambliss_as_Mass_Layoffs_Reported_in_IBM.gmi [06:29] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights IBM Gets Rid of Kelly Chambliss as Mass Layoffs Reported in IBM Consulting, IBM Loses Key Contracts/Graft [06:32] TR News IBM Loses Big Contracts https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/IBM_Gets_Rid_of_Kelly_Chambliss_as_Mass_Layoffs_Reported_in_IBM.shtml [06:44] TR News Techrights Taiwan's Media Covers Closure of Microsoft's "AI" Lab, It's Time to Talk About the Gradual Death of Windows and Implosion of the "AI" Bubble https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Taiwan_s_Media_Covers_Closure_of_Microsoft_s_AI_Lab_It_s_Time_t.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Taiwan_s_Media_Covers_Closure_of_Microsoft_s_AI_Lab_It_s_Time_t.gmi [06:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Taiwan's Media Covers Closure of Microsoft's "AI" Lab, It's Time to Talk About the Gradual Death of Windows and Implosion of the "AI" Bubble [06:52] TR News iophk: notably that programme got torpedoed in prep for the tariffs, now the US has no manufacturing to fall back on https://www.wired.com/story/nist-trump-manufacturing-extension-partnership/ [06:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Trump and DOGE Defund Program That Boosted American Manufacturing for Decades | WIRED ● Apr 03 [07:00] TR News Autodesk Strikes Back with Unexpected Layoffs Whats Behind the Cut? https://lkouniexam.in/autodesk-strikes-back-with-unexpected-layoffs/ [07:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-lkouniexam.in | Autodesk Strikes Back with Unexpected Layoffs Whats Behind the Cut? 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[07:45] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@h5zkbfemmwig6.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social ● Apr 03 [09:00] TR News Techrights Only on April 1st Can the Free Software Foundation Associate With Microsoft's Open Source Initiative (OSI) https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Only_on_April_1st_Can_the_Free_Software_Foundation_Associate_Wi.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Only_on_April_1st_Can_the_Free_Software_Foundation_Associate_Wi.gmi [09:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Only on April 1st Can the Free Software Foundation Associate With Microsoft's Open Source Initiative (OSI) [09:06] TR News (NEW): I'm a Linux power user and this distro has the most refreshing take on OS design https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/I_m_a_Linux_power_user_and_this_distro_has_the_most_refreshing_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/I_m_a_Linux_power_user_and_this_distro_has_the_most_refreshing_.gmi [09:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines I'm a Linux power user and this distro has the most refreshing take on OS design [09:16] TR News (NEW): Introducing Fedora Project Leader Jef Spaleta https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Introducing_Fedora_Project_Leader_Jef_Spaleta.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Introducing_Fedora_Project_Leader_Jef_Spaleta.gmi [09:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Introducing Fedora Project Leader Jef Spaleta [09:19] TR News (NEW): GIMP 3.0 review - A solid, dependable update https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/GIMP_3_0_review_A_solid_dependable_update.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/GIMP_3_0_review_A_solid_dependable_update.gmi [09:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines GIMP 3.0 review - A solid, dependable update [09:26] TR News Techrights statCounter Says GNU/Linux Usage is Up Again (Internationally) https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/statCounter_Says_GNU_Linux_Usage_is_Up_Again_Internationally.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/statCounter_Says_GNU_Linux_Usage_is_Up_Again_Internationally.gmi [09:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights statCounter Says GNU/Linux Usage is Up Again (Internationally) [09:26] TR News (NEW): New to Linux? 4 things to focus on before you switch https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/New_to_Linux_4_things_to_focus_on_before_you_switch.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/New_to_Linux_4_things_to_focus_on_before_you_switch.gmi [09:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines New to Linux? 4 things to focus on before you switch [09:29] TR News Android surging in China? https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/all/china/#monthly-200902-202504 [09:29] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Operating System Market Share China | Statcounter Global Stats [09:31] TR News (NEW): If your notifications look kind of stupid in Plasma 6.3.4, its my fault https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/If_your_notifications_look_kind_of_stupid_in_Plasma_6_3_4_it_s_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/If_your_notifications_look_kind_of_stupid_in_Plasma_6_3_4_it_s_.gmi [09:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines If your notifications look kind of stupid in Plasma 6.3.4, its my fault [09:32] TR News Android in Asia https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share//all/asia/#monthly-202503-202504-map [09:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Operating System Market Share Asia | Statcounter Global Stats [09:35] TR News (NEW): Practical Payment Solutions for Murena and /e/OS Users https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Practical_Payment_Solutions_for_Murena_and_e_OS_Users.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Practical_Payment_Solutions_for_Murena_and_e_OS_Users.gmi [09:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Practical Payment Solutions for Murena and /e/OS Users [09:35] TR News GNU/Linux roses a lot in China this month https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/china/#monthly-200902-202504 [09:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share China | Statcounter Global Stats [09:36] TR News Also in Japan https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/japan/#monthly-200902-202504 [09:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Japan | Statcounter Global Stats [09:36] TR News Windows falling in South Korea https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/south-korea/#monthly-200902-202504 [09:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Republic Of Korea | Statcounter Global Stats [09:38] TR News GNU/Linux 25% in Singapore https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/singapore/#monthly-200902-202504 [09:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Singapore | Statcounter Global Stats [09:38] TR News Windows falls in Malaysia https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/malaysia/#monthly-200902-202504 [09:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Malaysia | Statcounter Global Stats [09:40] TR News GNU/Linux rose to highest levels in years in Russia https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/russian-federation/#monthly-200902-202504 [09:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Russian Federation | Statcounter Global Stats [09:41] TR News Same in Belarus https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/belarus/#monthly-200902-202504 [09:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Belarus | Statcounter Global Stats [09:41] TR News (NEW): Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Free_and_Open_Source_Software_howtos_and_Installations.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Free_and_Open_Source_Software_howtos_and_Installations.gmi [09:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations [09:42] TR News GNU/Linux+ChromeOS 7% in Germany https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/germany/#monthly-200902-202504 [09:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Germany | Statcounter Global Stats [09:43] TR News About 20% in Sweden https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/sweden/#monthly-200902-202504 [09:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Sweden | Statcounter Global Stats [09:43] TR News (NEW): GNOME Has A New App for Daily Wallpapers from Bing, Wikimedia https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/GNOME_Has_A_New_App_for_Daily_Wallpapers_from_Bing_Wikimedia.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/GNOME_Has_A_New_App_for_Daily_Wallpapers_from_Bing_Wikimedia.gmi [09:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines GNOME Has A New App for Daily Wallpapers from Bing, Wikimedia [09:43] TR News And in Norway https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/norway/#monthly-200902-202504 [09:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Norway | Statcounter Global Stats [09:44] TR News In France and Spain GNU/Linux at around 5% https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/france/#monthly-200902-202504 https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/spain/#monthly-200902-202504 [09:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share France | Statcounter Global Stats [09:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Spain | Statcounter Global Stats [09:46] TR News Windows steadily down in Brazil https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/brazil/#monthly-200902-202504 [09:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Brazil | Statcounter Global Stats [09:47] TR News GNU/Linux about 8% in venezuela and cuba https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/venezuela/#monthly-200902-202504 https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/cuba/#monthly-200902-202504 [09:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Bolivarian Republic Of Venezuela | Statcounter Global Stats [09:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Cuba | Statcounter Global Stats [09:48] TR News Mexico: GNU/Linux up steadily https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/mexico/#monthly-200902-202504 [09:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Mexico | Statcounter Global Stats ● Apr 03 [10:02] TR News Techrights Indonesia: All-Time Highs for GNU/Linux https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Indonesia_All_Time_Highs_for_GNU_Linux.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Indonesia_All_Time_Highs_for_GNU_Linux.gmi [10:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Indonesia: All-Time Highs for GNU/Linux [10:22] TR News Windows falls in Argentina https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/argentina/#monthly-200902-202504 [10:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Argentina | Statcounter Global Stats [10:23] TR News GNU/Linux around 10%. Doing well in home of Torvalds. https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/finland/#monthly-200902-202504 [10:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Finland | Statcounter Global Stats [10:28] TR News (NEW): Dull Desktop? Install Picture of the Day App on Ubuntu https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Dull_Desktop_Install_Picture_of_the_Day_App_on_Ubuntu.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Dull_Desktop_Install_Picture_of_the_Day_App_on_Ubuntu.gmi [10:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Dull Desktop? Install Picture of the Day App on Ubuntu [10:29] TR News Since threats by the US against Greenland, Apple and Microsoft share in Denmark seems to have collapsed https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/all/denmark/#monthly-200902-202504 [10:29] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Operating System Market Share Denmark | Statcounter Global Stats [10:31] TR News GNU/Linux ~5% in Egypt https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/egypt//#monthly-200902-202504 [10:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Egypt | Statcounter Global Stats [10:35] TR News (NEW): DeaDBeeF 1.10 Release Brings New Features https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/DeaDBeeF_1_10_Release_Brings_New_Features.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/DeaDBeeF_1_10_Release_Brings_New_Features.gmi [10:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines DeaDBeeF 1.10 Release Brings New Features [10:45] TR News On IBM: "this company is bankrupt. only thing holding up above water is india. But the water is rising quickly. Everything is going to be underwater. if there are no sales or poor sales, then we know it will go underwater. when that happens nobody will even remember this place. it is going underwater. like a forgoten city." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqvh7shh [10:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqvh7shh ) [10:45] TR News "TESLA is the biggest loser so far, and that is just delicious." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqx0qrge [10:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqx0qrge ) [10:47] TR News "IBM should just eject the consulting business. The whole business is rife with corruption." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqvqrm7a [10:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqvqrm7a ) [10:47] TR News "What ? Leave the consulting business and force all Alvind's layabout friends and cronies on the IBM India Friends and Family Plan into lives without IBM jobs ? That's just plain selfish and unthinkable. Alvind has to give a daily progress report to Modi so he can collect a new set of medals to show Trump his fake values." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqvqrm7a [10:48] TR News "Given the BOZOs that Trump has hired, if anyone is expecting any of this to make 'sense' they are dreaming. It most likely goes down to who is giving Trump the most bribes." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqwxxeka [10:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqwxxeka ) [10:49] TR News "Yes, IBM under Alvind excels and thrives on lies, deceit, bribery and corruption which is what Indian culture is built on. That's why Modi is such a great friend of Trump." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqwxxeka [10:49] TR News "IBM BCGs (Business Conduct Guidelines) don't count for anything except blah-blah-blah on w3. They are just "guard rails" to show in event of a Federal government audit of IBM and its business practices (or lack thereof) . But we all know that will never happen in a billion years." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqwxxeka [10:49] TR News "What happened ? A deafening silence from you to the response (@yc). Alvind got your tongue. Again ? Maybe the new sl--eball dirtbag, Neil Dhar will fix it all in Consulting like he did at PwC. And maybe he will get canned this time. Can you do the needful to make sure it happens ?" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqffgwez [10:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqffgwez ) [10:50] TR News The Web these days feels "small"; not many people or material, LLM slop does NOT count [10:51] TR News "Apps" are not "the Web", but a lot of the Web got reduced into 'webapps' [10:53] TR News (NEW): : Google Android Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Android_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Android_Leftovers.gmi [10:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Android Leftovers [10:54] TR News Week 11 deaths in England and Wales. 2019: 10,567. Same week in 2025: 11,745. Nothing to see here, plebs, move along fast! [10:55] *liberty_box has quit (connection closed) [10:55] *liberty_box (~liberty@jcfiaarnjjqje.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [10:59] TR News "In part 2 we've more interviews with infosec providers, both established and startups from the Florida ZTW2025 event sposored by Threatlocker. Ed, Helen and Alicja visit Games Bars and meet more heroic comic-book characters" https://cybershow.uk/episodes.php?id=44 https://cybershow.uk/media/episodes/ztw-p2.mp3 | Source: The Cyber Show [10:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-cybershow.uk | The Cyber Show - Episodes ● Apr 03 [11:00] TR News "Franz Jetzinger from the Technical University of Munich, Germany, investigates the impact of teacher training on HEY HI education." https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/supporting-teachers-to-integrate-ai-in-k-12-cs-education/ | Source: Raspberry Pi [11:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.raspberrypi.org | Supporting teachers to integrate AI in K12 CS education - Raspberry Pi Foundation [11:00] TR News Ohio https://therevelator.org/ohio-toxic-algae/ | Source: The Revelator [11:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-therevelator.org | In Ohio, Facing a Future Without Clean Water The Revelator [11:01] TR News "Valve have released the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for March 2025, and as expected with the Simplified Chinese language dropping the Linux stats have shot back up." https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/linux-shoots-back-up-the-steam-survey-for-march-2025-with-simplified-chinese-dropping/ | Source: GamingOnLinux [11:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Linux shoots back up the Steam Survey for March 2025 with Simplified Chinese dropping | GamingOnLinux [11:02] TR News "Valve released and then rereleased a fresh stable update to the Steam Client for Desktop and Steam Deck with a whole bunch of fixes and improvements." https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/steam-desktop-and-steam-deck-stable-update-released-with-various-fixes-plus-tweaks-to-the-download-ui/ | Source: GamingOnLinux [11:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Steam Desktop and Steam Deck stable update released with various fixes, plus tweaks to the download UI | GamingOnLinux [11:02] TR News "This is not a drill. Hollow Knight: Silksong is alive, thankfully, and it's even going to be releasing this year. On Nintendo Switch 2 that is at least." https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/hollow-knight-silksong-lives-and-its-releasing-in-2025/ | Source: GamingOnLinux [11:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Hollow Knight: Silksong lives and it's releasing in 2025 | GamingOnLinux [11:03] TR News "Dodge Roll and Devolver Digital announced Enter the Gungeon 2 today, teased during the Nintendo Switch 2 event and it's coming to Steam as well in 2026" https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/bullet-hell-dungeon-crawler-enter-the-gungeon-2-announced-with-a-new-3d-style/ | Source: GamingOnLinux [11:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Bullet hell dungeon crawler Enter the Gungeon 2 announced with a new 3D style | GamingOnLinux [11:04] TR News "One classic point and click adventure game fans have been excited about has arrive." https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/western-point-and-click-adventure-rosewater-is-out-now/ | Source: GamingOnLinux [11:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Western point and click adventure Rosewater is out now | GamingOnLinux [11:04] TR News "UNDERTALE fans are pretty excited about this one! DELTARUNE from tobyfox is finally coming to Steam with chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 on June 5th." https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/deltarune-chapters-1-4-release-on-steam-in-june/ | Source: GamingOnLinux [11:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-DELTARUNE chapters 1-4 release on Steam in June | GamingOnLinux [11:05] TR News "After a couple of duds, Humble Bundle actually have a properly good deal here with Humble Choice for April 2025 having a really nice selection of games." https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/humble-choice-for-april-2025-has-a-quality-list-of-games/ | Source: GamingOnLinux [11:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Humble Choice for April 2025 has a quality list of games | GamingOnLinux [11:08] TR News (NEW): Games: DELTARUNE, Rosewater, and More https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Games_DELTARUNE_Rosewater_and_More.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Games_DELTARUNE_Rosewater_and_More.gmi [11:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Games: DELTARUNE, Rosewater, and More [11:10] TR News "Stop Looking for Methods in the Madness - Paul Krugman" https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/stop-looking-for-methods-in-the-madness [11:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-paulkrugman.substack.com | Stop Looking for Methods in the Madness - Paul Krugman [11:11] TR News "Elon Musk Steps in It in Wisconsin" https://www.emptywheel.net/2025/04/02/elon-musk-steps-in-it-in-wisconsin/ [11:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.emptywheel.net | Elon Musk Steps in It in Wisconsin - emptywheel [11:11] TR News "Hiltzik: Annexation would be good for the U.S." https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-02/yes-america-should-absolutely-annex-greenland-and-canada-heres-why [11:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.latimes.com | Hiltzik: Annexation would be good for the U.S. - Los Angeles Times [11:12] TR News "Trump Signals the End for Musk and DOGE 'He's Got a Big Company to Run'" https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/trump-signals-end-musk-doge-hes-got-big-company-run-1732342 [11:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.ibtimes.co.uk | Trump Signals the End for Musk and DOGE 'He's Got a Big Company to Run' | IBTimes UK [11:12] TR News "Canadians Ditch US Holidays in Rage: Potential 1.6bn Fallout and 14,000 Face Job Loss" https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/canadians-ditch-us-holidays-rage-potential-16bn-fallout-14000-face-job-loss-1732345 [11:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.ibtimes.co.uk | Canadians Ditch US Holidays in Rage: Potential 1.6bn Fallout and 14,000 Face Job Loss | IBTimes UK [11:12] TR News "Teslas sales plummet 13 percent as Musk backlash grows | The Verge" https://www.theverge.com/news/641311/tesla-q1-2025-delivery-production-sales-slump-musk [11:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theverge.com | Teslas sales plummet 13 percent as Musk backlash grows | The Verge [11:13] TR News "What Its Like to Get Long COVID Now" https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2025/04/long-covid-clinics-closing/682251/ [11:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theatlantic.com | What Its Like to Get Long COVID Now - The Atlantic [11:13] TR News "Firefighters help paratrooper finish jump after missing the ground" https://taskandpurpose.com/news/firefighters-help-paratrooper/ [11:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-taskandpurpose.com | Firefighters help paratrooper finish jump after missing the ground [11:14] TR News iophk: not even a hint at the massive downsides only unwarranted glowing praise propaganda not reporting https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/energy/1265880/smart-meters-to-help-cypriots-save-money/ (I"Smart meters to help Cypriots save money") https://schestowitz.com/Weblog/archives/2024/02/16/e-on-next-admits-more-than-a-third-of-customers-reject-smart-meter/ [11:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Smart meters to help Cypriots save money | eKathimerini.com [11:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-schestowitz.com Blog Archive E.ON Next Admits More Than a Third of Customers Reject Smart Meter [11:14] TR News "Donald Trump's Constant Threats Increase European Resentment - teleSUR English" https://www.telesurenglish.net/donald-trumps-constant-threats-increase-european-resentment/ [11:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.telesurenglish.net | Donald Trump's Constant Threats Increase European Resentment - teleSUR English [11:15] TR News "Trump Goes Crazy on Trade - Paul Krugman" https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/trump-goes-crazy-on-trade [11:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-paulkrugman.substack.com | Trump Goes Crazy on Trade - Paul Krugman [11:15] TR News "Back to Cash: Life Without Money in Your Pocket is Not the Utopia Sweden Hoped" https://soylentnews.org/article.pl?sid=25/03/31/1218257 [11:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-soylentnews.org | Back to Cash: Life Without Money in Your Pocket is Not the Utopia Sweden Hoped - SoylentNews [11:16] TR News "Trumps Tariffs Could Reshape the US Tech Industry" https://www.wired.com/story/trump-global-tariffs-tech-industry-impacts/ [11:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Trumps Tariffs Could Reshape the US Tech Industry | WIRED [11:16] TR News good riddance: "US Airline Stocks Are Plummeting Amid Waning DemandIs Now The Right Time To Invest?" https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/us-airline-stocks-are-plummeting-amid-waning-demand-now-right-time-invest-1732352 [11:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.ibtimes.co.uk | US Airline Stocks Are Plummeting Amid Waning DemandIs Now The Right Time To Invest? | IBTimes UK [11:17] TR News "Going Dark: EU stellt Strategie zur Inneren Sicherheit vor" | EU presents internal security strategy https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=de&tl=en&u=https://netzpolitik.org/2025/going-dark-eu-stellt-strategie-zur-inneren-sicherheit-vor/ [11:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-netzpolitik-org.translate.goog | Going Dark: EU stellt Strategie zur Inneren Sicherheit vor [11:17] TR News "Why Trumps tariffs are self-defeating and pointless" https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/406453/trump-tariffs-china-shock [11:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Why Trumps tariffs are self-defeating and pointless | Vox [11:17] TR News "Putin orders biggest military call-up since 2011" https://www.semafor.com/article/04/02/2025/putin-orders-biggest-military-call-up-since-2011 [11:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Putin orders biggest military call-up since 2011 | Semafor [11:18] TR News "Trumps Tariff Plan Is Going to Hurt" https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2025/04/trump-tariff-plan-imports/682278/ [11:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theatlantic.com | Trumps Tariff Plan Is Going to Hurt - The Atlantic [11:18] TR News "Elon Musk Lost His Big Bet" https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/04/elon-musk-has-overstayed-his-welcome/682275/ [11:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theatlantic.com | Elon Musk Lost His Big Bet - The Atlantic [11:19] TR News "Musk's Cuts at US Social Security Agency Are Illegal, Lawsuit Claims" https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2025-04-02/musks-cuts-at-us-social-security-agency-are-illegal-lawsuit-claims [11:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-HTTP/2 stream 1 was not closed cleanly: INTERNAL_ERROR (err 2) ( status 0 @ https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2025-04-02/musks-cuts-at-us-social-security-agency-are-illegal-lawsuit-claims ) [11:31] TR News "Texas State Board of Education" https://www.propublica.org/article/texas-cypress-fairbanks-removed-textbook-chapters | Source: Pro Publica [11:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.propublica.org | Conservatives on Texas School Board Escalate Fight Over Textbooks and What Students Learn ProPublica [11:32] TR News "Cryptocurrency" https://www.propublica.org/article/hud-cryptocurrency-blockchain-democrats-maxine-waters | Source: Pro Publica http://techrights.org/n/2025/03/05/Just_Because_Common_Currencies_Including_the_US_Dollars_Are_Con.shtml [11:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.propublica.org | Reps Demand HUD Halt Cryptocurrency Experiments ProPublica [11:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Just Because Common Currencies (Including the US Dollar) Are Considered Uncertain Doesn't Mean People Should Adopt Volatile Multi-Level (Pyramid) Schemes [11:33] TR News Abducted https://thedissenter.org/abducted-for-writing-an-op-ed-dissenter-weekly/ | Source: The Dissenter [11:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-thedissenter.org | Abducted For Writing An Op-Ed [11:34] TR News "One tenant was a Morgan State University student facing struggles typical of residents in the Kushner complexes." https://www.propublica.org/article/kushner-kushnerville-apartments-tenants-lawsuits-andrew-rabinowitz-lawyer | Source: Pro Publica [11:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.propublica.org | He Helped Kushners Crack Down on Tenants. Now He Helps Renters. ProPublica [11:38] TR News "But, with the mainstream emergence of generative AI, that social agreement has come into question and come under threat" https://creativecommons.org/2025/04/02/reciprocity-in-the-age-of-ai/ | Source: Creative Commons [11:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-creativecommons.org | Reciprocity in the Age of AI - Creative Commons [11:38] TR News "The trio set out to determine whether GPT-4o had, without the publisher's permission, ingested 34 copyrighted O'Reilly Media books." https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/03/openai_copyright_bypass/ | Source: The Register UK [11:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | Study suggests OpenAI isn't waiting for copyright exemption The Register [11:44] TR News "A bill that aims to further undermine operators of restricted platforms including Meta, Instagram, and X" https://torrentfreak.com/advertising-banned-on-all-sites-blocked-in-russia-starting-september-250402/ | Source: Torrent Freak [11:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Advertising Banned on All Sites Blocked in Russia Starting September * TorrentFreak [11:46] TR News "CPJs research shows that RFE/RL and VOA journalists often put themselves at risk by reporting in highly censored countries." https://cpj.org/2025/04/cpj-supports-legal-efforts-to-protect-rfe-rl-voa-after-trump-executive-order/ | Source: CPJ [11:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-cpj.org | CPJ supports legal efforts to protect RFE/RL, VOA after Trump executive order - Committee to Protect Journalists [11:47] TR News "Whether from religious conservatives or progressive educators, todays book bans share a common moral claim: some texts are too harmful to circulate." https://jacobin.com/2025/04/censorship-book-banning-free-speech/ | Source: Jacobin Magazine [11:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-jacobin.com | The Shared Logic of Censorship [11:47] TR News "By the end of Friday The Telegraph offered to remove the article and cover Stop Funding Hates legal costs, although it did not accept any liability." https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/telegraph-stop-funding-hate/ | Source: Press Gazette [11:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pressgazette.co.uk | Telegraph takes down Stop Funding Hate article after legal threat - Press Gazette [11:48] TR News "Protections on free speech look weaker than they did when I became a permanent resident." https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/04/free-speech-deportation-crackdown/682258/ | Source: The Atlantic [11:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theatlantic.com | Can I Teach the First Amendment If I Only Have a Green Card? - The Atlantic [11:50] TR News "driven by President Trumps enthusiastic supporters" https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-01/trump-network-newsmax-is-the-hottest-stock-on-wall-street | Source: Los Angeles Times [11:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.latimes.com | Trump-loving network Newsmax is a hot stock on Wall Street - Los Angeles Times [11:50] TR News "SoftBank is currently looking for someone to loan them $16 billion to help fund all of this." https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/04/02/openai-signs-its-40-billion-deal-with-softbank-or-maybe-30-billion-probably/ | Source: Pivot to AI http://techrights.org/n/2024/11/15/OpenAI_If_OpenAI_Survives_Another_2_Years_It_ll_be_About_30_Bil.shtml [11:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pivot-to-ai.com | OpenAI signs its $40 billion deal with SoftBank! Or maybe $30 billion, probably Pivot to AI [11:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights OpenAI: If OpenAI Survives Another 2 Years, It'll be About 30 Billion Dollars in Cumulative Losses/Debt [11:50] TR News "Jefferies also notes that the low-cost mini-computer maker has not seen any impact so far from the tariffs imposed by Washington." https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/02/raspberry_pi_not_affected_by_tariff/ | Source: The Register UK [11:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | Raspberry Pi not affected by orange tariffs say analysts The Register [11:54] TR News ChromeOS has shot up in Iceland https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/iceland/#monthly-200902-202504 [11:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Iceland | Statcounter Global Stats [11:56] TR News Windows all-time low in Pakistan https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/pakistan/#monthly-200902-202504 [11:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Pakistan | Statcounter Global Stats [11:57] TR News "This is a very basic slot machine with three wheels. Each has 12 symbols and there arent any complicated second screens, payline variations, or any of the other nonsense youll find in a modern casino." https://blog.arduino.cc/2025/04/02/this-student-made-his-own-odds-with-a-diy-slot-machine/ | Source: Arduino [11:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.arduino.cc | This student made his own odds with a DIY slot machine | Arduino Blog [11:58] TR News "The laptop 12 is intended to be a budget machine, or at least a budget alternative, so its notably chunkier than the existing Laptop 13 design." https://www.pcworld.com/article/2656156/framework-laptop-12-pre-orders-start-april-9th.html | Source: PC World [11:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Framework Laptop 12 pre-orders start April 9 | PCWorld ● Apr 03 [12:01] TR News Windows TCO: "The tribe "continued to take measures to contain the incident, including taking some systems offline" https://therecord.media/native-minnesota-tribe-says-cyber-incident-disrupted-healthcare-casino | Source: The Record [12:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-therecord.media | Native tribe in Minnesota says cyber incident knocked out healthcare, casino systems | The Record from Recorded Future News [12:02] TR News (NEW): Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Framework, and Arduino https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Open_Hardware_Modding_Raspberry_Pi_Framework_and_Arduino.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Open_Hardware_Modding_Raspberry_Pi_Framework_and_Arduino.gmi [12:02] TR News (NEW): Security Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Security_Leftovers.1.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Security_Leftovers.1.gmi [12:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Framework, and Arduino [12:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Security Leftovers [12:02] TR News Entrapment (Microsoft GitHJub) https://hamatti.org/posts/shared-rss-subscriptions-for-software-team/ | Source: Juha-Matti Santala [12:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hamatti.org | Shared RSS subscriptions for a software team : Juha-Matti Santala [12:02] TR News "Peak Design says the wallet is constructed with TerraShell Ultra, which is an abrasion-resistant material." https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/bags-and-backpacks/peak-design-is-now-making-a-wallet-that-fits-3-passports-and-yet-still-fits-in-your-pocket | Source: Digital Camera World [12:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.digitalcameraworld.com | The Peak Design Passport is a wallet that fits 3 passports and yet still fits in a pocket | Digital Camera World [12:03] TR News "You dont need to take their word for it. Signal is open source, meaning the code is available for anyone to review" https://freedom.press/digisec/blog/locking-down-signal/ | Source: FPF [12:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-freedom.press | Locking down Signal [12:03] TR News activist" https://jacobin.com/2025/04/wisconsin-supreme-court-election-musk/ | Source: Jacobin Magazine [12:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-jacobin.com | Wisconsin Rejected Billionaire Rule [12:03] TR News [Old] "Yes, Vote-Buying Is Illegal. But Why?" https://law.stanford.edu/press/yes-vote-buying-is-illegal-but-why/ | [12:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://law.stanford.edu/press/yes-vote-buying-is-illegal-but-why/ ) [12:04] TR News "Expenditures to influence voting" https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/597 | Source: uni Cornell [12:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.law.cornell.edu | 18 U.S. Code 597 - Expenditures to influence voting | U.S. Code | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute [12:05] TR News "Wang regularly collaborated with researchers at the Institute of Information Engineering (IIE) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences" https://www.wired.com/story/xiaofeng-wang-indiana-university-research-probe-china/ | Source: Wired [12:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Cybersecurity Professor Faced China-Funding Inquiry Before Disappearing, Sources Say | WIRED [12:06] TR News "Few of the 431 members of the House of Representatives and the Senate who voted for the law have complained." https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2025-04-02/why-no-one-is-challenging-trumps-executive-order-that-keeps-tiktok-running | Source: US News And World Report [12:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-HTTP/2 stream 1 was not closed cleanly: INTERNAL_ERROR (err 2) ( status 0 @ https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2025-04-02/why-no-one-is-challenging-trumps-executive-order-that-keeps-tiktok-running ) [12:06] TR News "Since our September 2024 report outlining the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) IT worker threat" https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/dprk-it-workers-expanding-scope-scale/ | Source: Google [12:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-cloud.google.com | DPRK IT Workers Expanding in Scope and Scale | Google Cloud Blog [12:06] TR News "The hermit kingdom (DPRK) runs a corps of operatives who apply for remote tech jobs and, if they get them" https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/02/north_korean_fake_techies_target_europe/ | Source: The Register UK [12:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | North Koreas fake tech workers now targeting Europe The Register [12:07] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [12:07] TR News "This would allow governments to change primary legislation according to the politics of the day" https://www.openrightsgroup.org/publications/briefing-data-use-and-access-bill-henry-viii-powers-threaten-democracy-and-uk-adequacy/ | Source: OpenRightsGroup [12:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.openrightsgroup.org | Briefing: Data Use and Access Bill Henry VIII powers threaten democracy and UK adequacy | Open Rights Group [12:08] TR News "housing supply and birth rates have become twin focal points in Americas policy conversation" https://www.vox.com/policy/406604/abundance-ezra-klein-housing-yimby-pronatalism-birth-rates-donald-trump-ivf | Source: Vox [12:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Would affordable housing boost Americas birth rates? | Vox [12:08] TR News "California isnt recycling nearly enough water, according to a new report by UCLA researchers" https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-04-02/colorado-river-ucla-water-recycling | Source: Los Angeles Times [12:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.latimes.com | Recycling more water would help fix Colorado River's woes, report says - Los Angeles Times [12:08] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@h5zkbfemmwig6.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [12:09] TR News "To this end, through our investigation we have developed a set of recommendations for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)" https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Water-Reuse-Report.pdf | [12:10] TR News "it is happening at a breakneck speed in a way that residents are not protected" https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/energy-business/policy-and-regulation/us-electricity-prices-are-surging-these-louisiana-companies-want-out/ | Source: Renewable Energy World [12:10] TR News "Schools in several counties were closed again at the top of the Lower Peninsula." https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/power-grid/outage-management/northern-michigan-no-stranger-to-wild-weather-tries-to-cope-with-days-of-no-power/ | Source: Renewable Energy World [12:10] TR News "Arm Holdings hopes to increase its share of the global data center CPU market from 15% to 50% by the end of 2025." https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/arm-aims-to-capture-50-percent-of-data-center-cpu-market-in-2025 | Source: Tom's Hardware [12:11] *TechrightsSocial has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [12:13] *TechrightsSocial (~b0t@iijacan2vrgta.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [12:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Failed to load module HelloWorld. 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[12:14] TR News Axolotls" https://www.wired.com/story/in-search-of-the-last-wild-axolotls-mexico/ | Source: Wired [12:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-In Search of the Last Wild Axolotls | WIRED [12:15] TR News "But Trump couldn't have pulled this trick off without the Dem establishment's total unwillingness to confront the hollowness of their economic policies." https://pluralistic.net/2025/04/02/me-or-your-lying-eyes/#spherical-cows-on-frictionless-surfaces | Source: CoryDoctorow [12:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pluralistic.net | Pluralistic: Whats wrong with tariffs (02 Apr 2025) Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow [12:17] TR News Islamic Republic Of Iran: GNU/Linux at all-time high this month https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/iran/#monthly-200902-202504 [12:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Islamic Republic Of Iran | Statcounter Global Stats [12:19] TR News "The show highlights how social media algorithms ensure certain content on our feed despite our choice" https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/digital-teens-unraveled-adolescence-series-shocks-with-social-medias-dark-influence-1870478 | Source: Deccan Chronicle [12:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.deccanchronicle.com | Digital Teens Unraveled: Adolescence Series Shocks with Social Medias Dark Influence [12:20] TR News "For that last category, authorities say the cartel uses social platforms theyve identified at least 60 pages" https://www.lonestarlive.com/nation-world/2025/04/jalisco-cartel-lures-recruits-on-social-media-with-fake-jobs-kills-those-who-resist.html | Source: Advance Local Media LLC [12:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Jalisco cartel lures recruits on social media with fake jobs, kills those who resist - lonestarlive.com [12:20] TR News "That's due to the Wikimedia Foundation's caching scheme which distributes popular content to regional data centers around the globe for better performance." https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/03/wikimedia_foundation_bemoans_bot_bandwidth/ | Source: The Register UK [12:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | Wikimedia Foundation bemoans AI bot bandwidth burden The Register [12:20] TR News "That said, while everybody else was either reacting with horror or delight at the tidal wave of gen-AI hype, I maintained my skepticism." https://nolanlawson.com/2025/04/02/ai-ambivalence/ | Source: Nolan Lawson [12:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-nolanlawson.com | AI ambivalence | Read the Tea Leaves [12:22] TR News "Implanted BCIs are electrodes put in paralyzed peoples brains so they can use imagined movements to send commands from their neurons through a wire" https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/04/01/1114009/brain-computer-interfaces-10-breakthrough-technologies-2025/ | Source: MIT Technology Review [12:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.technologyreview.com | Brain-computer interfaces face a critical test | MIT Technology Review [12:22] TR News "About half of U.S. adults say it is difficult to afford health care costs" https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/americans-challenges-with-health-care-costs/ | Source: KFF [12:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.kff.org | Americans Challenges with Health Care Costs | KFF [12:31] TR News Techrights Islamic Republic of Iran: GNU/Linux at All-time High This Month, Windows Falls to 12% https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Islamic_Republic_of_Iran_GNU_Linux_at_All_time_High_This_Month_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Islamic_Republic_of_Iran_GNU_Linux_at_All_time_High_This_Month_.gmi [12:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Islamic Republic of Iran: GNU/Linux at All-time High This Month, Windows Falls to 12% [12:33] TR News "Wired headphones are a more practical and reliable option than the wireless variety." https://www.pcworld.com/article/2637913/6-reasons-why-wired-headphones-are-better-than-wireless.html | Source: PC World [12:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-6 reasons why wired headphones are better than wireless | PCWorld [12:34] TR News "My first article about things I overheard on the street tackled like as a verbal tic" https://thenewleafjournal.com/like-literally-like-unclear-thinking-and-speaking/ | Source: The New Leaf Journal [12:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-thenewleafjournal.com | Like Literally Like - Unclear Speaking The New Leaf Journal [12:34] TR News "I was a software web developer, a lot of time ago." https://mzll.it/2025/04/this-is-a-long-story/ | Source: Luigi Mozzillo [12:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-mzll.it | This is a long story mzll [12:45] TR News "As a team lead, this isnt going to work, because much more of your work is interrupt-driven or gets blocked for long periods of time." https://www.benkuhn.net/tmgr/ | Source: Ben Kuhn [12:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Advice for time management as a manager | benkuhn.net [12:46] TR News "John Kelsey and I wrote a short paper for the Rossfest Festschrift: Rational Astrologies and Security: [...]" https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2025/04/rational-astrologies-and-security.html | Source: Bruce Schneier [12:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Rational Astrologies and Security - Schneier on Security [12:46] TR News "Visiting a web page and finding purple links in the article is a comforting experience. It means I'm familiar with most of the references the article makes to other content." https://susam.net/more-purple-links-please.html | Source: SusamPal [12:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-susam.net | More Purple Links, Please - Susam's Quick Notes [12:46] TR News "Whereas new opportunities (or tragedies) may have caused your grandparents to move." https://www.8ball.report/p/the-millennial-friend-group-crisis | Source: Sean Monahan [12:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.8ball.report | the millennial friend group crisis - by Sean Monahan [12:53] TR News SpellBinding: AILSTWU Wordo: DOZED gemini://tilde.team/~stack/gemlog/2025-04-03.gmi [12:54] TR News "I am exhausted - about to fall asleep, in fact, but I have made a commitment to write something, no matter how small, every day." gemini://midnight.pub/posts/2563 [12:57] TR News Techrights Gemini Links 03/04/2025: Patch Panel and Pictures https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Gemini_Links_03_04_2025_Patch_Panel_and_Pictures.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Gemini_Links_03_04_2025_Patch_Panel_and_Pictures.gmi [12:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Gemini Links 03/04/2025: Patch Panel and Pictures ● Apr 03 [13:08] TR News "There are no "LLMs based in India". They don't innovate, they don't build anything, all they have is endless supplies of cheap labor." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqvh7shh [13:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqvh7shh ) [13:11] TR News "My Team At A 300K-Employee Firm Being Replaced" https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44606752/dumpster-fire-cybersecurity-analyst-my-team-at-a-300k-employee-firm-being-replaced-by-an-ai-weve-been-secretly-training-for-2-years "guesses ranging from IBM" [13:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-in.benzinga.com | 'Dumpster Fire'Cybersecurity Analyst: 'My Team At A 300K-Employee Firm Being Replaced By An AI We've Been Secretly Training For 2 Years' - Citigroup (NYSE:C), IBM (NYSE:IBM) - Benzinga [13:14] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #boycottnovell-social [13:27] TR News Rachel Sylvester named Observer political editor as around half staff leave title https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/nationals/rachel-sylvester-observer-political-editor/ "Around half current Observer staff have taken redundancy rather than join Tortoise Media." [13:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pressgazette.co.uk | Rachel Sylvester is new Observer political editor [13:27] TR News Bangkoks condo oversupply problem may worsen over quake fears about high-rise buildings https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/bangkoks-condo-oversupply-problem-may-worsen-over-quake-fears [13:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Bangkoks condo oversupply problem may worsen over quake fears about high-rise buildings | The Straits Times [13:28] TR News PEOPLE [13:28] TR News The "problem".... of RICH PEOPLE [13:31] TR News NV8600-Nano Hey Hi (AI) Developer Kit features NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 8GB, quad GbE, Raspberry Pi Camera Module 2 https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/04/02/nv8600-nano-ai-developer-kit-features-nvidia-jetson-orin-nano-8gb-quad-gbe-raspberry-pi-camera-module-2/ [13:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.cnx-software.com | NV8600-Nano AI Developer Kit features NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 8GB, quad GbE, Raspberry Pi Camera Module 2 - CNX Software [13:33] TR News DeaDBeeF 1.10 Release Brings New Features https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/deadbeef-1-10-release-brings-new-features [13:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.omgubuntu.co.uk | DeaDBeeF 1.10 Release Brings New Features - OMG! Ubuntu [13:34] TR News Destinaion Linux 413: What is Open Source's True Value? Plus NVIDIA's Open Robots https://destinationlinux.net/413 [13:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-413: What is Open Source's True Value? Plus NVIDIA's Open Robots - Destination Linux - TuxDigital [13:34] TR News Dull Desktop? Install Picture of the Day App on Ubuntu https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/ubuntu-picture-of-the-day-app [13:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.omgubuntu.co.uk | Dull Desktop? Install 'Picture of the Day' App on Ubuntu - OMG! Ubuntu [13:35] TR News GNOME Has A New App for Daily Wallpapers from Bing, Wikimedia https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2025/04/gnome-daily-wallpaper-bing/ [13:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ubuntuhandbook.org | GNOME Has A New App for Daily Wallpapers from Bing, Wikimedia | UbuntuHandbook [13:37] TR News Practical Payment Solutions for Murena and /e/OSUsers https://gaelduval.com/practical-payment-solutions-for-murena-and-e-os-users/ [13:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gaelduval.com | Practical Payment Solutions for Murena and /e/OSUsers - Gal Duval (blog, Murena, /e/OS my data is my data, Mandrake Linux...) [13:38] TR News If your notifications look kind of stupid in Plasma 6.3.4, its my fault https://pointieststick.com/2025/04/02/if-your-notifications-look-kind-of-stupid-in-plasma-6-3-4-its-my-fault/ [13:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pointieststick.com | If your notifications look kind of stupid in Plasma 6.3.4, its my fault Adventures in Linux and KDE [13:39] TR News "One of the programs you may want to consider for your arsenal is GIMP, a free, open-source image editor. In many ways, it's unto Adobe Photoshop what LibreOffice is unto Microsoft Office." https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/gimp-3-review.html | Source: Dedoimedo [13:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.dedoimedo.com | GIMP 3.0 review - A solid, dependable update [13:40] TR News "Mozilla has just unveiled Thunderbird version 137 of its widely adopted free and open-source desktop email client, now available for download. One of the more notable platform-specific updates comes on the Linux side." https://linuxiac.com/mozilla-thunderbird-137-released/ | Source: Linuxiac [13:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linuxiac.com | Mozilla Thunderbird 137 Released, Heres Whats New [13:42] TR News "Qt 6.9 cross-platform software development framework is out now with improved emoji rendering, 3D graph transparency, and performance boosts across all platforms." https://linuxiac.com/qt-6-9-now-available-with-boosts-to-performance-emoji-rendering/ | Source: Linuxiac [13:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linuxiac.com | Qt 6.9 Now Available with Performance Boosts, Emoji Rendering [13:42] TR News "Deploying an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and mobile core network using open source solutions can be complex, with challenges ranging from configuring dependencies to resolving registration issues." https://blog.apnic.net/2025/04/03/deploying-open-source-ims-and-mobile-core-networks-with-open5gs/ | Source: APNIC [13:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.apnic.net | Deploying open-source IMS and mobile core networks with Open5GS | APNIC Blog [13:44] TR News "See how trackers view your browser" https://coveryourtracks.eff.org/ | [13:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-coveryourtracks.eff.org | Cover Your Tracks [13:44] TR News "I will do a live-streamed curl 8.13.0 release presentation on Twitch at 08:00 UTC (10:00 CEST)" https://daniel.haxx.se/blog/2025/04/02/curl-8-13-0/ | Source: Daniel Stenberg [13:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-curl 8.13.0 | daniel.haxx.se [13:44] TR News Introducing Fedora Project Leader Jef Spaleta https://lwn.net/Articles/1016217/ [13:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Introducing Fedora Project Leader Jef Spaleta [LWN.net] [13:46] TR News PorteuX 2.0 released https://lwn.net/Articles/1016216/ [13:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-PorteuX 2.0 released [LWN.net] [13:47] TR News Security updates for Wednesday https://lwn.net/Articles/1016205/ [13:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Security updates for Wednesday [LWN.net] [13:48] TR News "Project 2025, a proposed road map for the current Trump administration authored by the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank, had called for eliminating federal subsidies for the manufacturing program and letting the private sector more properly carry out its business advisory services." https://www.wired.com/story/nist-trump-manufacturing-extension-partnership/ | Source: Wired [13:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Trump and DOGE Defund Program That Boosted American Manufacturing for Decades | WIRED ● Apr 03 [14:06] TR News Techrights StatCounter: Microsoft is Masking a Disaster, It's Way Behind DeepSeek Already and Interest in LLMs Has Waned https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/StatCounter_Microsoft_is_Masking_a_Disaster_It_s_Way_Behind_Dee.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/StatCounter_Microsoft_is_Masking_a_Disaster_It_s_Way_Behind_Dee.gmi [14:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights StatCounter: Microsoft is Masking a Disaster, It's Way Behind DeepSeek Already and Interest in LLMs Has Waned [14:08] TR News "In the same way that there are 10 fifth Beatles, I could have added many other kinds of optimisation, but I wanted to focus on what my experience has shown me to be the main contenders." https://tratt.net/laurie/blog/2025/the_fifth_kind_of_optimisation.html | Source: Lawrence Tratt [14:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-tratt.net | Laurence Tratt: The Fifth Kind of Optimisation [14:08] TR News "Whats the difference between Option[A] and A | Null? How about between Either[A, B] and A | B?" https://alexn.org/blog/2025/04/02/tagged-vs-untagged-unions-in-scala/?pk_campaign=rss | Source: Alexandru Nedelcu [14:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-alexn.org | Tagged vs Untagged Unions (in Scala) - Alexandru Nedelcu [14:12] *MinceR has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [14:13] *lightbringer has quit (Ping timeout: 120 seconds) [14:13] *lightbringer (mincer@freenode/user/lightbringer) has joined #boycottnovell-social [14:14] *MinceR (~mincer@bringer.of.light) has joined #boycottnovell-social [14:14] *irc.techrights.org sets mode +a #boycottnovell-social MinceR [14:14] TR News "genAI is the next chapter in this calamitous cavalcade of computerised crapulance. This technology, whatever perceived or incidental benefit it has, slops out such enormous and uncaptured externalities that it affects all of us." https://rubenerd.com/im-so-tired-of-thinking-about-genai/ | Source: Ruben Schade [14:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Rubenerd: Im so tired of thinking about genAI [14:17] TR News My own Ship of Theseus post https://rubenerd.com/my-own-post-on-the-ship-of-theseus/ [14:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Rubenerd: My own Ship of Theseus post [14:17] TR News How To Install Deluge on Fedora 41 https://idroot.us/install-deluge-fedora-41/ [14:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idroot.us | How To Install Deluge on Fedora 41 - idroot [14:17] TR News How To Install JDownloader on Fedora 41 https://idroot.us/install-jdownloader-fedora-41/ [14:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idroot.us | How To Install JDownloader on Fedora 41 - idroot [14:18] TR News How To Put a GUI on Ansible, Using Semaphore https://thenewstack.io/how-to-put-a-gui-on-ansible-using-semaphore/ [14:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-thenewstack.io | How To Put a GUI on Ansible, Using Semaphore - The New Stack [14:19] TR News How to Install Claude Code on Ubuntu Linux: A Developers Guide https://linux.how2shout.com/how-to-install-claude-code-ubuntu-linux/ [14:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linux.how2shout.com | How to Install Claude Code on Ubuntu Linux: A Developer's Guide - LinuxShout [14:19] TR News Nothing like slop "code" infecting your codebase and putting you at unknown legal risk? [14:20] *a_fantom has quit (Ping timeout: 244 seconds) [14:21] TR News "If you are looking for a good remote password manager you can use from anywhere, there are plenty of excellent options to choose from." https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/03/18/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/ | [14:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.privacyguides.org | KeePassXC + YubiKey: How to set up a local-only password manager - Privacy Guides [14:21] TR News "Heres a CSS technique that produces blurry image placeholders (LQIPs) without cluttering up your markup Only a single custom property needed!" https://leanrada.com/notes/css-only-lqip/ | [14:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-leanrada.com | Minimal CSS-only blurry image placeholders [14:21] *fantom (~fantom@2.219.56.221) has joined #boycottnovell-social [14:21] TR News "That 192900 number encodes everything needed to construct the placeholder - it manages to embed a single base color and six brightness components (in a 3x2 grid) in 20 bits" https://simonwillison.net/2025/Apr/3/minimal-css-only-blurry-image-placeholders/ | Source: Simon Willison [14:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-simonwillison.net | Minimal CSS-only blurry image placeholders [14:22] TR News "A few days ago, I wrote a shitty pretty-printer for PHP 8.4's new Dom\HTMLDocument class." https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/04/an-opinionated-html-serializer-for-php-8-4/ | Source: Terence Eden [14:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-shkspr.mobi | An opinionated HTML Serializer for PHP 8.4 Terence Edens Blog [14:23] TR News "So I started tracking my backlog. The first game I finished was The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D." https://tylersticka.com/journal/video-game-backlog-zero/ | Source: Tyler Sticka [14:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-tylersticka.com | Video Game Backlog Zero Tyler Sticka [14:24] TR News (NEW): Today's HowTos https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/today_s_howtos.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/today_s_howtos.gmi [14:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines today's howtos [14:24] TR News "This is for everyone upgrading to Plasma 6.3.4, which was released yesterday. I suspect that some of you will notice something slightly wrong with notifications; the top padding is off, causing text to look not vertically centered most of the time." https://pointieststick.com/2025/04/02/if-your-notifications-look-kind-of-stupid-in-plasma-6-3-4-its-my-fault/ | Source: Nate Graham [14:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pointieststick.com | If your notifications look kind of stupid in Plasma 6.3.4, its my fault Adventures in Linux and KDE [14:26] TR News "Less than a month after Plasma 6.3.3 was released, the KDE team rolled out version 6.3.4, the fourth bugfix update to its 6.3 series" https://linuxiac.com/kde-plasma-6-3-4-desktop-environment-released/ | Source: Linuxiac [14:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linuxiac.com | KDE Plasma 6.3.4 Desktop Environment Released [14:27] TR News "Also, I'm well aware of the calendar, thanks." https://www.talospace.com/2025/04/plan-9-finally-comes-to-power9.html | Source: Talospace [14:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.talospace.com | Plan 9 finally comes to the POWER9 [14:28] TR News "PorteuX, a Slackware-based Linux distribution whose main goal is to be super fast, small, portable, modular and immutable" https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=12395 | Source: Distro Watch [14:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=12395 ) [14:29] TR News "was read by sshd before my '60-no-passwords.conf" https://utcc.utoronto.ca/~cks/space/blog/sysadmin/OpenSSHConfigOrderMatters | Source: University of Toronto [14:29] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-utcc.utoronto.ca | You're using a too-old browser [14:30] TR News "We had it in our roadmap to launch Globstar already, and 80% of the work was done. When we saw the license change" https://thenewstack.io/deepsource-releases-globstar-amid-semgrep-licensing-backlash-2/ | Source: The New Stack [14:30] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-thenewstack.io | DeepSource Releases Globstar Amid Semgrep Licensing Backlash - The New Stack [14:30] TR News "One of the primary claims made by the plaintiffs, among many others" https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/02/oracle_breach_class_action/ | Source: The Register UK [14:30] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | Oracle now faces class action amid alleged data breaches The Register [14:30] TR News "International optometry company Specsavers has paused the global standardization of its Oracle ERP system and moved to third-party support" https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/02/specsavers_oracle_ebs_standardization/ | Source: The Register UK [14:30] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | Specsavers hits pause on global Oracle ERP standardization The Register [14:33] TR News A practical guide to Llama Stack for Node.js developers https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2025/04/02/practical-guide-llama-stack-nodejs-developers [14:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-developers.redhat.com | A practical guide to Llama Stack for Node.js developers | Red Hat Developer [14:33] TR News "Jef was an early contributor to fedora.us and the Fedora Project." https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/introducing-fedora-project-leader-jef-spaleta | Source: Red Hat Official [14:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.redhat.com | Introducing Fedora Project Leader Jef Spaleta [14:36] TR News "Heres a look at who we recognized in London for helping to advance the community through their contributions" https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/meet-latest-openshift-superheroes | Source: Red Hat Official [14:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.redhat.com | Meet the latest OpenShift Superheroes [14:37] TR News "I have almost 10 years here. Sure there were RAs under GR and she was incompetent but theres something about Alvinds personality that irks me. Look I know CEOs arent supposed to be your best friend but read the damn room Alvind ! Specifically on your office hours meetings ! You dont have to be so confrontational all the time !" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqvcfdyb [14:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqvcfdyb ) [14:37] TR News (IBM) "And Krabanaugh! How about people focusing on their jobs instead of people needing to learn 10,000 new skill for them to get a stupid badge and use products that nobody outside IBM Wants, Theyre not reaping the benefits ! You are !!" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqvcfdyb [14:38] TR News (IBM) "Im still going to do my tasks , actually excelling at them but no more 12-14 days and getting calls on vacation or at 11PM. My GDP amount this year was the final straw. I have a life outside this company" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqs461cq [14:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqs461cq ) [14:39] TR News "The istio-csr agent enables a seamless integration with theIstio service mesh, allowing cert-manager to secure Istio workload and control plane components." https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/red-hat-openshift-and-zero-trust-securing-workloads-cert-manager-and-openshift-service-mesh | Source: Red Hat Official [14:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.redhat.com | Red Hat OpenShift and zero trust: Securing workloads with cert-manager and OpenShift Service Mesh [14:40] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [14:43] TR News "If youve ever wished Firefox had vertical tabs or an easier way to share links on your phone and you left a comment somewhere asking for it theres a good chance someone saw it. And not just someone. The actual people building Firefox." https://blog.mozilla.org/en/products/about-mozilla-connect/ | Source: Mozilla [14:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.mozilla.org | Built together: How Firefox fans help shape the browser [14:43] TR News "a long-requested Firefox feature designed to make tab management and multitasking easier." https://blog.mozilla.org/en/products/vertical-tabs-and-the-firefox-community/ | Source: Mozilla [14:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.mozilla.org | How Firefoxs vertical tabs came to life with a little help from our community [14:49] TR News Ubuntu Blog: How does MongoDB work? https://ubuntu.com//blog/how-does-mongodb-work [14:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-How does MongoDB work? | Ubuntu [14:50] TR News "Choosing the right Container Network Interface (CNI) for Kubernetes is critical to achieving optimal performance, security, and scalability. With the launch of Canonical Kubernetes LTS (long-term support) last month" https://ubuntu.com//blog/canonical-kubernetes-cilium-and-other-cnis | Source: Ubuntu [14:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-The future of Kubernetes networking: Cilium and other CNIs with Canonical Kubernetes | Ubuntu [14:51] TR News "stalling on Ukraine ceasefire" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/02/trump-believes-putin-is-stalling-on-ukraine-ceasefire-may-impose-aggressive-sanctions-enforcement-fox-news | Source: Meduza [14:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Trump reportedly believes Putin is stalling on Ukraine ceasefire [14:52] TR News Midweek mix: Ukrainian sheriffs, Cellos in concert https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/02.04.2025-midweek-mix-ukrainian-sheriffs-cellos-in-concert.a593648/ [14:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-eng.lsm.lv | Midweek mix: Ukrainian sheriffs, Cellos in concert / Article [14:55] TR News 'Carnage': Papers react to Convicted Felon's tariff threats on 'Liberation Day' https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/press-review/20250402-carnage-papers-react-to-trump-s-tariff-threats-on-liberation-day [14:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/press-review/20250402-carnage-papers-react-to-trump-s-tariff-threats-on-liberation-day ) [14:56] TR News When a person conflates chainsaws with liberation... maybe you have a demented nutcase in charge. [14:56] TR News Russia wants sanctions lifted in exchange for a ceasefire. The EU isn't ready to do that https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2526975/russia-wants-sanctions-lifted-in-exchange-for-a-ceasefire-the-eu-isn-t-ready-to-do-that [14:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.lrt.lt | Russia wants sanctions lifted in exchange for a ceasefire. The EU isn't ready to do that - LRT [14:57] TR News Head Of Russian Wealth Fund In Washington For Talks With Convicted Felon's Middle East Envoy -- Reports https://www.rferl.org/a/dmitriev-witkoff-russia-ukraine-war-negotiations-sovereign-wealth-fund/33370631.html [14:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | Head Of Russian Wealth Fund In Washington For Talks With Trump's Middle East Envoy -- Reports [14:57] TR News 'No Positive Signs From Russia,' Says Kallas As Cease-Fire Talks Drag On https://www.rferl.org/a/kaja-kallas-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-eu-trade-kosovo/33368691.html [14:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | 'No Positive Signs From Russia,' Says Kallas As Cease-Fire Talks Drag On [14:57] TR News Ukraine's Partners To Discuss Foreign Troop Deployment, Zelenskyy Says https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-europe-war-security-troop-deployment/33368267.html [14:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | Ukraine's Partners To Discuss Foreign Troop Deployment, Zelenskyy Says [14:58] TR News Kursk https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/02/district-official-in-kursk-region-resigns-amid-blame-for-failing-to-evacuate-locals-ahead-of-ukrainian-incursion | Source: Meduza [14:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | District official in Kursk region resigns amid blame for failing to evacuate locals ahead of Ukrainian incursion Meduza [14:58] TR News Kharkiv https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/02/eight-injured-as-15-russian-drones-hit-ukraine-s-kharkiv | Source: Meduza [14:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Eight injured as 15 Russian drones hit Ukraines Kharkiv Meduza [14:58] TR News NATO Foreign Ministers Meet With Tensions High Over Ukraine Cease-Fire Effort https://www.rferl.org/a/nato-rutte-rubio-ukraine-russia-foreign-ministers/33370655.html [14:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | Rubio Reiterates US Commitment To NATO At Foreign Ministers Meeting In Brussels [14:58] TR News Baltic postage stamps celebrate energy disconnection from Russia https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/society/02.04.2025-baltic-postage-stamps-celebrate-energy-disconnection-from-russia.a593883/ [14:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-eng.lsm.lv | Baltic postage stamps celebrate energy disconnection from Russia / Article [14:59] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Man should not forget the Russian hand behind the Houthis https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/trump-should-not-forget-the-russian-hand-behind-the-houthis/ [14:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.atlanticcouncil.org | Trump should not forget the Russian hand behind the Houthis - Atlantic Council [14:59] TR News Russian spy infiltrates ASML and NXP to steal technical data necessary to build 28nm-capable fabs https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/russian-spy-infiltrates-asml-and-nxp-to-steal-technical-data-necessary-to-build-28nm-capable-fabs [14:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | Russian spy infiltrates ASML and NXP to steal technical data necessary to build 28nm-capable fabs | Tom's Hardware [14:59] TR News Fourth US soldier found at Pabrad training ground, identities of other 3 released https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2526612/fourth-us-soldier-found-at-pabrade-training-ground-identities-of-other-3-released [14:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.lrt.lt | Fourth US soldier found at Pabrad training ground, identities of other 3 released - LRT ● Apr 03 [15:00] TR News "Lead Russian negotiator to visit Washington this week for talks with Trump envoy" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/02/lead-russian-negotiator-to-visit-washington-this-week-for-talks-with-trump-envoy-cnn | Source: Meduza [15:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Lead Russian negotiator to visit Washington this week for talks with Trump envoy CNN Meduza [15:00] TR News traitor https://meduza.io/en/feature/2025/04/02/i-couldn-t-keep-hiding | Source: Meduza [15:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Russian tennis star called traitor after joining Team Australia [15:01] TR News "Russian military court sentences two officers to a combined 38 years in prison for murder, torture, and desecration of bodies" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/02/russian-military-court-sentences-two-officers-to-a-combined-38-years-in-prison-for-murder-torture-and-desecration-of-bodies | Source: Meduza [15:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Russian military court sentences two officers to a combined 38 years in prison for murder, torture, and desecration of bodies Meduza [15:02] TR News "Russia spared from tariffs due to lack of trade" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/03/white-house-says-trump-tariffs-did-not-target-russia-because-u-s-has-no-meaningful-trade-with-it | Source: Meduza [15:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | White House: Russia spared from tariffs due to lack of trade [15:02] TR News Senators Denounce Convicted Felon Administrations Response to Myanmar Quake https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/us/politics/trump-aid-myanmar-earthquake.html [15:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.nytimes.com | Senators Denounce Trump Administrations Response to Myanmar Quake - The New York Times [15:03] TR News Challenging the Server Test for Image Embedding https://patentlyo.com/patent/2025/04/challenging-server-embedding.html [15:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-patentlyo.com | Challenging the Server Test for Image Embedding | Patently-O [15:14] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #boycottnovell-social [15:24] TR News TTAB Quarterly Index: January - March 2025 http://thettablog.blogspot.com/2025/04/ttab-quarterly-index-january-march-2025.html [15:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-thettablog.blogspot.com | The TTABlog: TTAB Quarterly Index: January - March 2025 [15:24] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [15:24] TR News Video: Document Freedom Day with the Nepalese LibreOffice community https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2025/04/02/video-document-freedom-day-with-the-nepalese-libreoffice-community/ [15:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.documentfoundation.org | Video: Document Freedom Day with the Nepalese LibreOffice community - The Document Foundation Blog [15:25] TR News IBM "White Men" Discrimination Lawsuit Moves Forward, Judge Denies IBM's Motion to Dismiss https://lunduke.substack.com/p/ibm-white-men-discrimination-lawsuit [15:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-lunduke.substack.com | IBM "White Men" Discrimination Lawsuit Moves Forward, Judge Denies IBM's Motion to Dismiss [15:26] TR News Open Source DNA Project Dies of Convicted Felon Derangement Syndrome https://lunduke.substack.com/p/open-source-dna-project-dies-of-trump [15:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-lunduke.substack.com | Open Source DNA Project Dies of Trump Derangement Syndrome [15:26] TR News Gemini Protocol Has Growing Appeal (the Web Got Too Bloated and Full of LLM Slop) https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/02/Gemini_Protocol_Has_Growing_Appeal_the_Web_Got_Too_Bloated_and_.shtml [15:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Gemini Protocol Has Growing Appeal (the Web Got Too Bloated and Full of LLM Slop) [15:27] TR News People who claim to do "Open Source" and believe in it: 1) would not GIVE their DNA. 2) would not COLLECT the DNA of people. [15:27] TR News It's like saying "open source surveillance". It does not make any sense. It's like saying "good menace". ● Apr 03 [16:21] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [16:22] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@h5zkbfemmwig6.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social ● Apr 03 [17:04] TR News Shingles Vaccine Can Decrease Risk of Dementia, Study Finds https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/health/shingles-vaccine-dementia.html [17:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.nytimes.com | Shingles Vaccine Can Decrease Risk of Dementia, Study Finds - The New York Times [17:04] TR News Inside the C.D.C., a Final Love Letter Before Mass Layoffs https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/health/cdc-layoffs-response.html [17:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.nytimes.com | Inside the C.D.C., a Final Love Letter Before Mass Layoffs - The New York Times [17:05] TR News C.D.C. Cuts Threaten to Set Back the Nations Health, Critics Say https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/health/cdc-layoffs-kennedy.html [17:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.nytimes.com | C.D.C. Cuts Threaten to Set Back the Nations Health, Critics Say - The New York Times [17:05] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Man Administration Demands Additional Cuts at C.D.C. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/health/cdc-tump-health.html [17:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.nytimes.com | Trump Administration Demands Additional Cuts at C.D.C. - The New York Times [17:05] TR News US federal prosecutors to seek death penalty in healthcare executive murder case https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/04/us-federal-prosecutors-to-seek-death-penalty-in-healthcare-executive-murder-case/ [17:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | US federal prosecutors to seek death penalty in insurance executive murder case - JURIST - News [17:06] TR News Canada Auditor General finds Ontario failed to provide adequate mental health services for youth https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/04/canada-auditor-general-finds-ontario-failed-to-provide-adequate-mental-health-services-for-youth/ [17:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | Canada Auditor General finds Ontario failed to provide adequate mental health services for youth - JURIST - News [17:06] TR News Petition to amend South Koreas statutory rape law follows K-star Kim Soo-hyun press conference https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/petition-to-amend-statutory-rape-law-follows-k-star-kim-soo-hyun-press-conference [17:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Petition to amend South Koreas statutory rape law follows K-star Kim Soo-hyun press conference | The Straits Times [17:07] TR News 2024 was South Koreas hottest year in half a century https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/2024-recorded-as-south-koreas-hottest-year-in-half-century [17:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | 2024 was South Koreas hottest year in half a century | The Straits Times [17:07] TR News South Koreas former acting president Choi faces imminent impeachment threat https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-parliament-introduces-motion-to-impeach-finance-minister [17:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | South Koreas former acting president Choi faces imminent impeachment threat | The Straits Times [17:07] TR News S. Korea mobilising all resources, closing tourist spots to curb violence after Yoon verdict https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-mobilising-all-resources-including-closure-of-tourist-spots-for-violence-free-yoon [17:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | S. Korea mobilising all resources, closing tourist spots to curb violence after Yoon verdict | The Straits Times [17:07] TR News Latest North Korean ship can carry dozens of missiles, analysts say https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/latest-north-korean-ship-can-carry-dozens-of-missiles-analysts-say [17:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Latest North Korean ship can carry dozens of missiles, analysts say | The Straits Times [17:08] TR News South Korea discovers one tonne of suspected cocaine on board ship https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-discovers-one-tonne-of-suspected-cocaine-on-board-ship [17:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | South Korea discovers one tonne of suspected cocaine on board ship | The Straits Times [17:10] TR News North Korean IT warriors push to infiltrate European firms https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/north-korean-it-warriors-push-to-infiltrate-european-firms [17:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | North Korean IT warriors push to infiltrate European firms | The Straits Times [17:11] TR News South Korea's acting President orders emergency measures over US tariffs https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-koreas-acting-president-orders-emergency-measures-over-us-tariffs [17:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | South Koreasacting President calls for talks with US over tariffs | The Straits Times [17:11] TR News North Koreas strategic drones not as advanced as US aircraft: think tank https://rfa.org/english/korea/2025/04/02/north-korea-uncrewed-aerial-vehicle/ [17:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://rfa.org/english/korea/2025/04/02/north-korea-uncrewed-aerial-vehicle/ ) [17:12] TR News Their skin had peeled off: Victims suffer serious burns from Malaysia gas pipeline fire https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/their-skins-had-peeled-off-victims-suffer-serious-burns-from-malaysia-gas-pipeline-fire [17:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Their skin had peeled off: Victims suffer serious burns from Malaysia gas pipeline fire | The Straits Times [17:13] TR News China urges US to immediately lift tariffs, vows retaliation https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-urges-us-to-cancel-reciprocal-tariffs [17:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | China urges US to immediately lift tariffs, vows retaliation | The Straits Times [17:13] TR News US reclaims spot as South-east Asias preferred superpower amid concerns of Chinas sway: Survey https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/us-reclaims-spot-as-south-east-asias-preferred-superpower-amid-concerns-of-chinas-sway-survey [17:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | US reclaims spot as South-east Asias preferred superpower amid concerns of Chinas sway: Survey | The Straits Times [17:13] TR News China vows action against new Convicted Felon tariffs, calls it an act of bullying https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/china-vows-action-against-new-trump-tariffs-calls-it-an-act-of-bullying [17:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Trumps punitive tariffs on China just the opening steps in a long dance, say analysts | The Straits Times [17:14] TR News Chinas Military Exercises Around Taiwan Enter Second Day https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/01/world/asia/china-taiwan-military-drills.html [17:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.nytimes.com | Chinas Military Exercises Around Taiwan Enter Second Day - The New York Times [17:14] TR News Another Cheeto? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/world/europe/zou-zhenhao-women-rapist.html [17:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.nytimes.com | 23 More Women Come Forward With Allegations Against Serial Rapist - The New York Times [17:14] TR News Chinas New Barges Reveal How it Might Try to Seize Taiwan https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/01/world/asia/china-invasion-barges-taiwan.html [17:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.nytimes.com | Chinas New Barges Reveal How it Might Try to Seize Taiwan - The New York Times [17:15] TR News I Just Saw the Future. It Was Not in America. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/opinion/trump-tariffs-china.html [17:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.nytimes.com | Opinion | I Just Saw the Future. It Was Not in America. - The New York Times [17:15] TR News China holds live fire drills in East China Sea but Taiwan says none nearby https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/china-begins-code-named-military-exercises-in-taiwan-strait-xinhua-reports [17:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | China holds live fire drills in East China Sea but Taiwan says none nearby | The Straits Times [17:15] TR News Chinas war games around Taiwan over the years https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/chinas-war-games-around-taiwan-over-the-years [17:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Chinas war games around Taiwan over the years | The Straits Times [17:16] TR News Chinas new barges could make a tough task easier - invading Taiwan https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/chinas-new-barges-could-make-a-tough-task-easier-invading-taiwan [17:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Chinas new barges could make a tough task easier - invading Taiwan | The Straits Times [17:17] TR News Vietnam to host China, EU leaders in coming weeks amid US tariff risks: Sources https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/vietnam-to-host-china-eu-leaders-in-coming-weeks-amid-us-tariff-risks-sources-say [17:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Vietnam to host China, EU leaders in coming weeks amid US tariff risks: Sources | The Straits Times [17:17] TR News Chinese tourists pine for Taiwans return as Beijing jets surround island https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/chinese-tourists-pine-for-taiwans-return-as-beijing-jets-surround-island [17:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Chinese tourists pine for Taiwans return as Beijing jets surround island | The Straits Times [17:17] TR News China urges US to immediately cancel new tariffs, calls for dialogue https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-urges-us-to-cancel-reciprocal-tariffs [17:18] TR News US clears proposed sale of F-16 fighter jets to Philippines https://rfa.org/english/southchinasea/2025/04/02/philippines-us-f16-fighter-jets-hegseth/ [17:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://rfa.org/english/southchinasea/2025/04/02/philippines-us-f16-fighter-jets-hegseth/ ) [17:18] TR News US lawmakers seek to rename street for jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai https://hongkongfp.com/2025/04/02/us-lawmakers-seek-to-rename-street-for-jailed-hong-kong-media-tycoon-jimmy-lai/ [17:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | US lawmakers seek to rename street for HK's jailed Jimmy Lai [17:19] TR News China military practises hitting key ports, energy sites in Taiwan drills https://hongkongfp.com/2025/04/02/china-military-practises-hitting-key-ports-energy-sites-in-taiwan-drills/ [17:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | China practises hitting key ports, energy sites in Taiwan drills [17:19] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Man orders end to duty-free relief for small parcels from China, in blow to Shein, Temu https://hongkongfp.com/2025/04/03/trump-orders-end-to-duty-free-relief-for-small-parcels-from-china-in-blow-to-shein-temu/ [17:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | Trump orders end to duty-free relief for small parcels from China [17:19] TR News Live: Convicted Felon tariffs are 'major blow to world economy', says EU chief https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20250402-live-us-stocks-fall-ahead-of-trump-s-liberation-day-tariff-announcement [17:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20250402-live-us-stocks-fall-ahead-of-trump-s-liberation-day-tariff-announcement ) [17:20] TR News Its time to imagine how China would act as regional hegemon https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/its-time-to-imagine-how-china-would-act-as-regional-hegemon/ [17:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.aspistrategist.org.au | Its time to imagine how China would act as regional hegemon | The Strategist [17:20] TR News Bookshelf: Vampire state: The rise and fall of the Chinese economy https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/bookshelf-vampire-state-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-chinese-economy/ [17:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.aspistrategist.org.au | Bookshelf: Vampire state: The rise and fall of the Chinese economy | The Strategist [17:22] TR News How to connect VMs to user-defined networks in OpenShift https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2025/04/02/how-connect-vms-user-defined-networks-openshift [17:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-developers.redhat.com | How to connect VMs to user-defined networks in OpenShift | Red Hat Developer [17:23] TR News Kremlin Says Putin's Key Investment Adviser May Visit Washington This Week https://www.rferl.org/a/kremlin-putin-envoy-visit-trump-witkoff-washington/33368616.html [17:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | Kremlin Says Putin's Key Investment Adviser May Visit Washington This Week [17:24] TR News We are helpless: How Convicted Felons tariffs are hitting one Chinese factory owner https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/how-trumps-tariffs-are-hitting-one-chinese-factory-owner-we-are-helpless [17:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | We are helpless: How Trumps tariffs are hitting one Chinese factory owner | The Straits Times [17:25] TR News Moscow vows to seek extradition of exiled Navalny associates charged in absentia https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/02/moscow-vows-to-take-all-measures-to-extradite-and-arrest-exiled-navalny-associates-calling-them-traitors-to-the-motherland | Source: Meduza [17:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Moscow vows to seek extradition of exiled Navalny associates charged in absentia [17:25] TR News "Russian authorities raid home of exiled Navalny ally Leonid Volkovs father" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/03/russian-authorities-raid-home-of-exiled-navalny-ally-leonid-volkov-s-father | Source: Meduza [17:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Russian authorities raid home of exiled Navalny ally Leonid Volkovs father Meduza [17:26] TR News Major Open-Source Boosts Kubernetes Security https://www.opensourceforu.com/2025/04/major-open-source-boosts-kubernetes-security/ [17:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.opensourceforu.com | Major Open-Source Boosts Kubernetes Security - Open Source For You [17:27] TR News TiDB supports scaling to millions of queries per second https://www.opensourceforu.com/2025/04/tidb-supports-scaling-to-millions-of-queries-per-second/ [17:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.opensourceforu.com | TiDB supports scaling to millions of queries per second - Open Source For You [17:30] TR News LILYGO T-Deck Pro An ESP32-S3 LoRa messenger with e-paper touch display, keyboard, and 4G LTE or audio codec option https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/04/03/lilygo-t-deck-pro-esp32-s3-lora-messenger-e-paper-touch-display-keyboard-and-4g-lte-or-audio-codec-option/ [17:30] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.cnx-software.com | LILYGO T-Deck Pro - An ESP32-S3 LoRa messenger with e-paper touch display, keyboard, and 4G LTE or audio codec option - CNX Software [17:31] TR News P42 Pico2 M.2 A Raspberry Pi RP2350 board in M.2 form factor https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/04/02/p42-pico2-m-2-raspberry-pi-rp2350-board-in-m2-form-factor/ [17:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.cnx-software.com | P42 Pico2 M.2 - A Raspberry Pi RP2350 board in M.2 form factor - CNX Software [17:32] TR News 10-cent WCH CH570/CH572 RISC-V MCU features 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth LE 5.0, USB 2.0 https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/04/02/10-cents-wch-ch570-ch572-risc-v-mcu-features-2-4ghz-wireless-bluetooth-le-5-0-usb-2-0/ [17:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.cnx-software.com | 10-cent WCH CH570/CH572 RISC-V MCU features 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth LE 5.0, USB 2.0 - CNX Software [17:32] TR News Seeing the NSWGR 3526 steam locomotive! https://rubenerd.com/seeing-the-3576-steam-train/ [17:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Rubenerd: Seeing the NSWGR 3526 steam locomotive! [17:33] TR News Surge in Scans for Juniper "t128" Default User, (Wed, Apr 2nd) https://isc.sans.edu/diary/rss/31824 [17:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-isc.sans.edu | Surge in Scans for Juniper "t128" Default User - SANS Internet Storm Center [17:34] TR News Exploring Statistical Measures to Predict URLs as Legitimate or Intrusive https://isc.sans.edu/diary/rss/31822 [17:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-isc.sans.edu | Exploring Statistical Measures to Predict URLs as Legitimate or Intrusive [Guest Diary] - SANS Internet Storm Center [17:34] TR News Merging Hong Kongs public broadcaster and govt PR wing counterproductive, commerce chief tells lawmaker https://hongkongfp.com/2025/04/02/merging-hong-kongs-public-broadcaster-and-govt-pr-wing-counterproductive-commerce-chief-tells-lawmaker/ [17:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | Merging RTHK and govt PR wing counterproductive [17:35] TR News Lightmatter unveils high-performance photonic 'superchip', claims world's fastest Hey Hi (AI) interconnect https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/lightmatter-unveils-high-performance-photonic-superchip-claims-worlds-fastest-ai-interconnect [17:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | Lightmatter unveils high-performance photonic 'superchip', claims world's fastest AI interconnect | Tom's Hardware [17:35] TR News Right-Wing Group Used Photos of Emily Ratajkowski and Male Model to Lure Voters to the Polls https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/style/right-wing-group-wisconsin-voting-thirst-traps.html [17:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.nytimes.com | Right-Wing Group Used Photos of Emily Ratajkowski and Male Model to Lure Voters to the Polls - The New York Times [17:36] TR News From The Daily: In the face of DEI cuts, campus must mobilize https://www.michigandaily.com/opinion/editorials/from-the-daily-in-the-face-of-dei-cuts-campus-must-mobilize/ [17:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.michigandaily.com | From The Daily: In the face of DEI cuts, campus must mobilize [17:36] TR News Zelenskys burning Kremlin painting https://meduza.io/en/feature/2025/04/02/the-man-behind-the-burning-kremlin | Source: Meduza [17:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | The artist behind Zelenskys burning Kremlin painting [17:37] TR News "I Killer the Tsar" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/02/yeltsin-center-cancels-i-killer-the-tsar-performance-in-yekaterinburg-amid-online-conservative-backlash | Source: Meduza [17:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Yeltsin Center cancels I Killer the Tsar performance in Yekaterinburg amid online conservative backlash Meduza [17:37] TR News Bezos covering the two Putins https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/03/top-kremlin-negotiator-in-washington-for-talks-with-trump-envoy-the-washington-post | Source: Meduza [17:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Top Kremlin negotiator in Washington for talks with Trump envoy The Washington Post Meduza [17:38] TR News The Limits of A.I.-Generated Miyazaki https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/the-limits-of-ai-generated-miyazaki [17:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.newyorker.com | The Limits of A.I.-Generated Miyazaki | The New Yorker [17:39] TR News So it is NOT news, it is SLOP https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/regional-newspapers/newsquest-36-ai-assisted-reporters-non-canon-news-disintermediation/ see http://techrights.org/n/2025/01/26/The_UK_s_Press_Gazette_Has_No_Credibility_Anymore_It_Celebrates.shtml https://techrights.org/n/2024/12/11/Why_is_UK_Press_Gazette_Jingoistic_About_Plagiarists_and_LLM_Sl.shtml [17:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pressgazette.co.uk | Newsquest now employing 36 'AI-assisted reporters' - Press Gazette [17:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights The UK's Press Gazette Has No Credibility Anymore, It Celebrates Plagiarism and Cheap Misinformation (This Ruins Linux Sites Too) [17:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Why is UK Press Gazette Jingoistic About Plagiarists and LLM Slop Disguised as Journalism? [17:39] TR News Also see https://techrights.org/n/2024/12/21/Paywalls_Bots_Spam_and_Spyware_is_Future_of_the_Media_According.shtml [17:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Paywalls, Bots, Spam, and Spyware is "Future of the Media" According to UK Press Gazette [17:40] TR News Blurble is a word guessing game https://www.linuxlinks.com/blurble-word-guessing-game/ [17:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Blurble is a word guessing game - LinuxLinks [17:41] TR News (NEW): Free and Open Source Software https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.gmi [17:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Free and Open Source Software [17:41] TR News 10 Best Free and Open Source Subtitle Editors https://www.linuxlinks.com/subtitleeditors/ [17:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-10 Best Free and Open Source Subtitle Editors - LinuxLinks [17:41] TR News ast-grep performs structural search, lint and rewriting https://www.linuxlinks.com/ast-grep-performs-structural-search-lint-rewriting/ [17:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ast-grep performs structural search, lint and rewriting - LinuxLinks [17:41] TR News maim takes screenshots of your desktop https://www.linuxlinks.com/maim-screenshots-desktop/ [17:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-maim takes screenshots of your desktop - LinuxLinks [17:42] TR News arttime is an intriguing clock, timer, time manager with text art https://www.linuxlinks.com/arttime-clock-timer-time-manager/ [17:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-arttime is an intriguing clock, timer, time manager with text art - LinuxLinks [17:42] TR News Field Monitor is a remote desktop client designed for GNOME https://www.linuxlinks.com/field-monitor-remote-desktop-client-gnome/ [17:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Field Monitor is a remote desktop client designed for GNOME - LinuxLinks [17:43] TR News Tabla formats tables into HTML or Markdown https://www.linuxlinks.com/tabela-formats-tables-html-markdown/ [17:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Tabla formats tables into HTML or Markdown - LinuxLinks [17:43] TR News Amid Secret Shut-downs and Mass Layoffs at Abusive Monopolist Microsoft (4 Waves of Layoffs in 3 Months of 2025) Some Abusive Monopolist Microsoft Staff Expected to Go On Strike https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/02/Amid_Secret_Shut_downs_and_Mass_Layoffs_at_Microsoft_4_Waves_of.shtml [17:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Amid Secret Shut-downs and Mass Layoffs at Microsoft (4 Waves of Layoffs in 3 Months of 2025) Some Microsoft Staff Expected to Go On Strike [17:44] TR News "Rethinking Body Art With LEDs" https://hackaday.com/2025/04/02/supercon-2024-rethinking-body-art-with-leds/ | Source: Hackaday [17:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Supercon 2024: Rethinking Body Art With LEDs | Hackaday [17:45] TR News Parker Probe Repeats Record Brush With The Sun in Daredevil Dive https://www.sciencealert.com/parker-probe-repeats-record-brush-with-the-sun-in-daredevil-dive [17:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Parker Probe Repeats Record Brush With The Sun in Daredevil Dive : ScienceAlert [17:45] TR News Climate Change Could Wipe 40% Off Global Economy, Study Predicts https://www.sciencealert.com/climate-change-could-wipe-40-off-global-economy-study-predicts [17:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Climate Change Could Wipe 40% Off Global Economy, Study Predicts : ScienceAlert [17:45] TR News 'City-Killer' Asteroid Impact Still a Possibility (Just Not With Earth) https://www.sciencealert.com/city-killer-asteroid-impact-still-a-possibility-just-not-with-earth [17:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-'City-Killer' Asteroid Impact Still a Possibility (Just Not With Earth) : ScienceAlert [17:46] TR News Exercise Is a Literal Headache For Some. Here's When to See a Doctor. https://www.sciencealert.com/exercise-is-a-literal-headache-for-some-heres-when-to-see-a-doctor [17:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Exercise Is a Literal Headache For Some. Here's When to See a Doctor. : ScienceAlert [17:46] TR News Shingles Vaccine Guards Against Dementia, Study Reveals https://www.sciencealert.com/shingles-vaccine-guards-against-dementia-study-reveals [17:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Shingles Vaccine Guards Against Dementia, Study Reveals : ScienceAlert [17:47] TR News Once Lush Sahara Was Home to a Surprisingly Unique Group of Humans https://www.sciencealert.com/once-lush-sahara-was-home-to-a-surprisingly-unique-group-of-humans [17:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Once Lush Sahara Was Home to a Surprisingly Unique Group of Humans : ScienceAlert [17:47] TR News World Autism Awareness Day: An Expert Explains Why Stimming Is Important https://www.sciencealert.com/world-autism-awareness-day-an-expert-explains-why-stimming-is-important [17:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-World Autism Awareness Day: An Expert Explains Why Stimming Is Important : ScienceAlert [17:47] TR News Breakthrough: World's Smallest Pacemaker Is The Size of a Rice Grain https://www.sciencealert.com/breakthrough-worlds-smallest-pacemaker-is-the-size-of-a-rice-grain [17:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Breakthrough: World's Smallest Pacemaker Is The Size of a Rice Grain : ScienceAlert [17:48] TR News Earth's Crust Is Dripping Under Midwest US, Scientists Discover https://www.sciencealert.com/earths-crust-is-dripping-under-midwest-us-scientists-discover [17:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Earth's Crust Is Dripping Under Midwest US, Scientists Discover : ScienceAlert [17:49] TR News Inkscape 1.4.1 is out! Initial Linearity Curve Import & Splash Screen https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2025/04/inkscape-1-4-1-is-out-initial-linearity-curve-import-splash-screen/ [17:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ubuntuhandbook.org | Inkscape 1.4.1 is out! Initial Linearity Curve Import & Splash Screen | UbuntuHandbook [17:50] TR News GNU Artanis: A secure design of crypto custody with TEE https://artanis.dev/blog/better-custody.html [17:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-artanis.dev | A secure design of crypto custody with TEE [17:51] TR News (NEW): Zorin OS 17.3 takes the Brave step of changing its default browser from Firefox https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Zorin_OS_17_3_takes_the_Brave_step_of_changing_its_default_brow.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Zorin_OS_17_3_takes_the_Brave_step_of_changing_its_default_brow.gmi [17:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Zorin OS 17.3 takes the Brave step of changing its default browser from Firefox [17:53] TR News KDE Plasma 6.3.4 Is Out Today to Fix the Most Common Crashes and Other Bugs https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-3-4-is-out-today-to-fix-the-most-common-crashes-and-other-bugs [17:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-KDE Plasma 6.3.4 Is Out Today to Fix the Most Common Crashes and Other Bugs - 9to5Linux [17:53] TR News Slackware-Based PorteuX 2.0 Distro Released with GNOME 48 and GNU/Linux Kernel 6.14 https://9to5linux.com/slackware-based-porteux-2-0-distro-released-with-gnome-48-and-linux-kernel-6-14 [17:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Slackware-Based PorteuX 2.0 Distro Released with GNOME 48 and Linux Kernel 6.14 - 9to5Linux [17:53] TR News Mozilla Thunderbird 137 Open-Source Email Client Released, Heres Whats Changed https://9to5linux.com/mozilla-thunderbird-137-open-source-email-client-released-heres-whats-changed [17:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Mozilla Thunderbird 137 Open-Source Email Client Released, Here's What's Changed - 9to5Linux [17:54] TR News Riding the new Mariyung Sydney train https://rubenerd.com/riding-the-new-mariyung-sydney-trains/ [17:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Rubenerd: Riding the new Mariyung Sydney train [17:54] TR News (NEW): Valves Latest Steam Client Release Brings Faster Download of Updates on Linux https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/01/Valve_s_Latest_Steam_Client_Release_Brings_Faster_Download_of_U.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/01/Valve_s_Latest_Steam_Client_Release_Brings_Faster_Download_of_U.gmi [17:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Valves Latest Steam Client Release Brings Faster Download of Updates on Linux [17:54] TR News Stefano Maffulli and His Microsoft-Funded OSI Staff Are Killing the OSI and Killing "Open Source" (All for Money!) https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/01/Stefano_Maffulli_and_His_Microsoft_Funded_OSI_Staff_Are_Killing.shtml [17:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Stefano Maffulli and His Microsoft-Funded OSI Staff Are Killing the OSI and Killing "Open Source" (All for Money!) [17:55] TR News Why We're Reporting Brett Wilson LLP for Apparently Misusing Their Licence to Protect American Microsofters Who Attack Women https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/01/Why_We_re_Reporting_Brett_Wilson_LLP_for_Apparently_Misusing_Th.shtml [17:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Why We're Reporting Brett Wilson LLP for Apparently Misusing Their Licence to Protect American Microsofters Who Attack Women [17:55] TR News My Motion Disbarring or Striking Off Brett Wilson LLP for Enabling Violent Americans Who Try to Crush Abusive Monopolist Microsoft Critics in the United Kingdom by Multiple SLAPPs https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/02/My_Motion_Disbarring_or_Striking_Off_Brett_Wilson_LLP_for_Enabl.shtml [17:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights My Motion Disbarring or Striking Off Brett Wilson LLP for Enabling Violent Americans Who Try to Crush Microsoft Critics in the United Kingdom by Multiple SLAPPs [17:55] TR News The Web Can Survive LLM Slop, But Only If We Collectively Shun and Discourage Serial Sloppers https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/02/The_Web_Can_Survive_LLM_Slop_But_Only_If_We_Collectively_Shun_a.shtml [17:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights The Web Can Survive LLM Slop, But Only If We Collectively Shun and Discourage Serial Sloppers [17:55] TR News LLM Slop Helps Obscure and Distort News About Layoffs (IBM, GAFAM) https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/02/LLM_Slop_Helps_Obscure_and_Distort_News_About_Layoffs_IBM_GAFAM.shtml [17:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights LLM Slop Helps Obscure and Distort News About Layoffs (IBM, GAFAM) [17:56] TR News One Book To Boot Them All https://hackaday.com/2025/04/02/one-book-to-boot-them-all/ | Source: Hackaday [17:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-One Book To Boot Them All | Hackaday [17:56] TR News Rights group calls for accountability for Sudan atrocities amid ICC case 20th anniversary https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/04/rights-group-calls-for-accountability-for-sudan-atrocities-amid-icc-case-20th-anniversary/ [17:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | Rights group calls for accountability for Sudan atrocities amid ICC case 20th anniversary - JURIST - News [17:57] TR News Im Here! Can You Hear Me?: One Familys Story of Death in Gaza https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/world/middleeast/one-family-gaza-deaths.html [17:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.nytimes.com | Im Here! Can You Hear Me?: One Familys Story of Death in Gaza - The New York Times [17:57] TR News Myanmar Military Declares Temporary Truce After Earthquake https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/world/asia/myanmar-quake-aid.html [17:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.nytimes.com | Myanmar Military Fires on Chinese Red Cross Convoy in Quake Zone - The New York Times [17:57] TR News (NEW): Tails 6.14.1 Released with Improved Tor Browser Integration https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Tails_6_14_1_Released_with_Improved_Tor_Browser_Integration.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Tails_6_14_1_Released_with_Improved_Tor_Browser_Integration.gmi [17:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Tails 6.14.1 Released with Improved Tor Browser Integration [17:58] TR News Hey Hi (AI) buzzword-slinging by Mozilla, as usual https://blog.mozilla.org/netpolicy/2025/04/01/new-mozilla-research-civil-liability-along-the-ai-value-chain/ [17:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.mozilla.org | New Mozilla Research: Civil Liability Along the AI Value Chain - Open Policy & Advocacy [17:59] TR News When data never dies: How better GDPR enforcement could minimise hate and harm https://edri.org/our-work/when-data-never-dies-how-better-gdpr-enforcement-could-minimise-hate-and-harm/ [17:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-edri.org | How better GDPR enforcement could minimise hate and harm - European Digital Rights (EDRi) [17:59] TR News Building bridges for digital rights: The Civic Journalism Coalition https://edri.org/our-work/building-bridges-for-digital-rights-the-civic-journalism-coalition/ ● Apr 03 [18:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-edri.org | Building bridges for digital rights: The Civic Journalism Coalition - European Digital Rights (EDRi) [18:00] TR News The Security Playbook https://edri.org/our-work/the-security-playbook/ "EDRi affiliate SUPERRR is challenging Security Theater as a societal maneuver." [18:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-edri.org | The Security Playbook - European Digital Rights (EDRi) [18:01] TR News Programmers Macro Pad Bangs Out Whole Functions https://hackaday.com/2025/04/02/programmers-macro-pad-bangs-out-whole-functions/ | Source: Hackaday [18:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Programmers Macro Pad Bangs Out Whole Functions | Hackaday [18:03] TR News "its a command-line interface (CLI) for power monitoring smart plugs." https://hackaday.com/2025/04/02/monitor-your-smart-plugs-on-the-command-line/ | Source: Hackaday [18:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Monitor Your Smart Plugs On The Command Line | Hackaday [18:03] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Man announces sweeping global tariffs, risking a trade war and inflation https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20250402-trump-announces-sweeping-global-tariffs-risking-trade-war-and-inflation-economy-trade-european-union-china-us [18:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20250402-trump-announces-sweeping-global-tariffs-risking-trade-war-and-inflation-economy-trade-european-union-china-us ) [18:04] TR News Live Nation CEO Praises Convicted Felons Anti-Scalping Order Big Thank You to Hell Toupe https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/04/02/live-nation-ceo-praises-trump-anti-scalping-order/ [18:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 520 @ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/04/02/live-nation-ceo-praises-trump-anti-scalping-order/ ) [18:04] TR News (NEW): Thunderbird Launches Open Source Services to Rival Gmail and Office365 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Thunderbird_Launches_Open_Source_Services_to_Rival_Gmail_and_Of.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Thunderbird_Launches_Open_Source_Services_to_Rival_Gmail_and_Of.gmi [18:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Thunderbird Launches Open Source Services to Rival Gmail and Office365 [18:04] TR News stanbul inflation rises 3.79 percent in March https://bianet.org/haber/istanbul-inflation-rises-3-79-percent-in-march-306073 [18:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bianet.org | stanbul inflation rises 3.79 percent in March [18:05] TR News Thunderbird plans "Thundermail" email and other services https://lwn.net/Articles/1016219/ [18:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Thunderbird plans "Thundermail" email and other services [LWN.net] [18:07] TR News PGDay UK 2025, September 9th, London, England https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/pgday-uk-2025-september-9th-london-england-3049/ [18:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.postgresql.org | PostgreSQL: PGDay UK 2025, September 9th, London, England [18:07] TR News openHalo Project is now Released! https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/openhalo-project-is-now-released-3048/ [18:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.postgresql.org | PostgreSQL: openHalo Project is now Released! [18:08] TR News Tech stocks slump after Convicted Felon announces Liberation Day tariffs https://siliconangle.com/2025/04/02/tech-stocks-slump-trump-announces-liberation-day-tariffs/ [18:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Tech stocks slump after Trump announces Liberation Day tariffs - SiliconANGLE [18:08] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Mans New Tariffs Test Apples Global Supply Chain https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/technology/trump-tariffs-apple-iphones.html [18:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.nytimes.com | Trumps New Tariffs Test Apples Global Supply Chain - The New York Times [18:11] TR News (NEW): Security Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Security_Leftovers.2.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Security_Leftovers.2.gmi [18:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Security Leftovers [18:12] TR News (NEW): Programming Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Programming_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Programming_Leftovers.gmi [18:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Programming Leftovers [18:14] TR News (NEW): Back End/Databases: MongoDB, Postgres, and more https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Back_End_Databases_MongoDB_Postgres_and_more.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Back_End_Databases_MongoDB_Postgres_and_more.gmi [18:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Back End/Databases: MongoDB, Postgres, and more [18:14] TR News (NEW): Mozilla: Firefox Features and Mozilla on Buzzwords https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Mozilla_Firefox_Features_and_Mozilla_on_Buzzwords.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Mozilla_Firefox_Features_and_Mozilla_on_Buzzwords.gmi [18:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Mozilla: Firefox Features and Mozilla on Buzzwords [18:16] TR News (NEW): : Google Android Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Android_Leftovers.1.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Android_Leftovers.1.gmi [18:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Android Leftovers [18:16] TR News (NEW): Red Hat Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Red_Hat_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Red_Hat_Leftovers.gmi [18:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Red Hat Leftovers [18:16] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [18:17] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@h5zkbfemmwig6.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [18:17] TR News (NEW): Videos and Shows: Destination Linux, Document Freedom Day, and Openwashing of Surveillance ("Open Source DNA") https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Videos_and_Shows_Destination_Linux_Document_Freedom_Day_and_Ope.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Videos_and_Shows_Destination_Linux_Document_Freedom_Day_and_Ope.gmi [18:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Videos and Shows: Destination Linux, Document Freedom Day, and Openwashing of Surveillance ("Open Source DNA") [18:19] TR News (NEW): Open Hardware: Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, and More https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Open_Hardware_Raspberry_Pi_RISC_V_and_More.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Open_Hardware_Raspberry_Pi_RISC_V_and_More.gmi [18:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Open Hardware: Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, and More [18:19] TR News (NEW): Today's Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/today_s_leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/today_s_leftovers.gmi [18:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines today's leftovers [18:21] TR News Techrights Links 03/04/2025: Tariff Pains and C.D.C. Cuts https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Links_03_04_2025_Tariff_Pains_and_C_D_C_Cuts.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Links_03_04_2025_Tariff_Pains_and_C_D_C_Cuts.gmi [18:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Links 03/04/2025: Tariff Pains and C.D.C. Cuts ● Apr 03 [19:05] TR News Techrights Brett Wilson LLP Reported to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Brett_Wilson_LLP_Reported_to_the_Solicitors_Regulation_Authorit.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Brett_Wilson_LLP_Reported_to_the_Solicitors_Regulation_Authorit.gmi [19:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Brett Wilson LLP Reported to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) [19:16] TR News ZINE ABOUT SMALL WEB - 7 issue is out: "I present to your attention the 7th issue of the magazine" gemini://midnight.pub/posts/2564 [19:17] TR News LQs account of the end gemini://midnight.pub/posts/2565 [19:18] TR News "Not all updates are so bad. The best and most important updates are ones companies hardly ever talk about: security updates. Vulnerabilities are found in software every day, some extremely serious, and it's important to fix those vulnerabilities." gemini://jsreed5.org/log/2025/202504/20250403-decoupling-updates.gmi [19:25] TR News "Alvind will probably settle... He doesnt want the bad press ... Alvind is beholden to his handlers on Wall Street ... On the Job and as CEO he walks around like an arrogant A Hole but to investors hes their lapdog" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqybecq1 [19:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqybecq1 ) [19:28] TR News The Magic Touch https://hackaday.com/2025/04/02/the-magic-touch-a-555-touch-switch/ | Source: Hackaday [19:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-The Magic Touch: A 555 Touch Switch | Hackaday [19:28] TR News Handheld 18650 Analyzer Scopes Out Salvaged Cells https://hackaday.com/2025/04/03/handheld-18650-analyzer-scopes-out-salvaged-cells/ | Source: Hackaday [19:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Handheld 18650 Analyzer Scopes Out Salvaged Cells | Hackaday [19:29] TR News Guardian journalist checked Noel Clarke allegations again and again https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/guardian-journalist-checked-noel-clarke-allegations-again-and-again/ [19:29] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pressgazette.co.uk | Guardian journalist checked Noel Clarke allegations 'again and again' - Press Gazette [19:29] TR News Guardian journalist defends putting Noel Clarke investigation sources in touch https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/guardian-journalist-defends-putting-noel-clarke-investigation-sources-in-touch/ [19:29] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pressgazette.co.uk | Guardian journalist defends putting Noel Clarke investigation sources in touch - Press Gazette [19:30] TR News Qt 6.9 Released https://www.qt.io/blog/qt-6.9-released [19:30] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.qt.io | Qt 6.9 Released [19:31] TR News Community SnapshotMarch https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2025/04/community-snapshot-march/ [19:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.internetsociety.org | Community SnapshotMarch - Internet Society [19:31] TR News Chinese tech giants boosted Nvidia GPU purchases by 4x to 6x during Q1 https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/chinese-tech-giants-boosted-nvidia-gpu-purchases-by-4x-to-6x-during-q1 [19:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | Chinese tech giants boosted Nvidia GPU purchases by 4x to 6x during Q1 | Tom's Hardware [19:34] TR News Thousands of websites created by AI: Unmasking the fake news generators https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/focus/20250402-thousands-of-websites-created-by-ai-unmasking-the-fake-news-generators [19:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/focus/20250402-thousands-of-websites-created-by-ai-unmasking-the-fake-news-generators ) [19:34] TR News Intelligence review is strong on workforce issues. Implementation may be harder https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/intelligence-review-is-strong-on-workforce-issues-implementation-may-be-harder/ [19:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.aspistrategist.org.au | Intelligence review is strong on workforce issues. Implementation may be harder | The Strategist [19:35] TR News Pillow Talk 5: When Two Sides Fight https://stanforddaily.com/2025/04/01/pillow-talk-5-when-two-sides-fight/ [19:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-stanforddaily.com | Pillow Talk: When Two Sides Fight [19:36] TR News intellectual property? you mean PATENTS? COPYRIGHTS? what exactly. too value. propaganda terms. https://federalnewsnetwork.com/contracting/2025/04/the-government-confirms-its-rights-to-certain-contractor-intellectual-property/ [19:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-federalnewsnetwork.com | The government confirms its rights to certain contractor intellectual property [19:37] TR News We need not Hey Hi (AI) but technology that works for people https://bianet.org/haber/we-need-not-ai-but-technology-that-works-for-people-306076 [19:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bianet.org | We need not AI but technology that works for people [19:38] TR News "AI-native" is one of the latest BS buzzwords. Adding adjectives to adjectives for hype. [19:39] TR News What Will MElon Learn From the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/us/politics/musk-wisconsin-supreme-court.html [19:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.nytimes.com | What Will Elon Musk Learn From the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election? - The New York Times [19:40] TR News China urges firms to follow local laws after Bangkok building collapsed during quake https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/china-urges-firms-to-follow-local-laws-after-bangkok-building-collapsed-during-quake [19:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | China urges firms to follow local laws after Bangkok building collapsed during quake | The Straits Times [19:40] TR News Union sues Convicted Felon administration over executive order revoking federal departments collective bargaining rights https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/04/union-sues-trump-administration-over-executive-order-revoking-federal-departments-collective-bargaining-rights/ [19:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | Union sues Trump administration over executive order revoking federal departments collective bargaining rights - JURIST - News [19:41] TR News US Democratic Attorneys General file lawsuit against Department of Health and Human Services https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/04/us-democratic-attorneys-general-file-lawsuit-against-department-of-health-and-human-services/ [19:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | US Democratic attorneys general file lawsuit against Department of Health and Human Services - JURIST - News [19:41] TR News Drake Scores Major Discovery Win in Universal Music Defamation Battle: Time to See What UMG Was So Desperately Trying to Hide https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/04/02/drake-umg-lawsuit-discovery/ [19:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 520 @ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/04/02/drake-umg-lawsuit-discovery/ ) [19:42] TR News AI ambivalence https://nolanlawson.com/2025/04/02/ai-ambivalence/ [19:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-nolanlawson.com | AI ambivalence | Read the Tea Leaves [19:42] TR News Can the judicial branch handle all the new lawsuits stemming from the Convicted Felon administrations actions? https://federalnewsnetwork.com/management/2025/04/can-the-judicial-branch-handle-all-the-new-lawsuits-stemming-from-the-trump-administrations-actions/ [19:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-federalnewsnetwork.com | Can the judicial branch handle all the new lawsuits stemming from the Trump administrations actions? [19:43] TR News AMD pins Ryzen 9000 'failures' on compatibility issues BIOS update recommended to avoid boot problems https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-pins-ryzen-9000-failures-on-compatibility-issues-bios-update-recommended-to-avoid-boot-problems [19:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | AMD pins Ryzen 9000 'failures' on compatibility issues BIOS update recommended to avoid boot problems | Tom's Hardware [19:45] TR News Madagascar: GNU/Linux up again ... 4.1% https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/madagascar/#monthly-200902-202504 [19:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Madagascar | Statcounter Global Stats [19:59] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #boycottnovell-social ● Apr 03 [20:06] TR News Techrights Microsoft's Trouble in Africa and Asia https://techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Microsoft_s_Trouble_in_Africa_and_Asia.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/04/03/Microsoft_s_Trouble_in_Africa_and_Asia.gmi [20:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Microsoft's Trouble in Africa and Asia [20:14] TR News Australia to stand up for national interests on US tariffs, says PM Albanese https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australia-to-stand-up-for-national-interests-on-us-tariffs-says-pm-albanese [20:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Australia to stand up for national interests on US tariffs, says PM Albanese | The Straits Times [20:14] TR News South Koreas acting president urges calm; tighter security ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-koreas-acting-president-urges-calm-ahead-of-impeachment-ruling [20:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | South Koreas acting president urges calm; tighter security ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling | The Straits Times [20:14] TR News New Hong Kong police chief to increase security work despite US sanctions https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/new-hong-kong-police-chief-to-increase-security-work-despite-us-sanctions [20:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | New Hong Kong police chief to increase security work despite US sanctions | The Straits Times [20:15] TR News Federal judge blocks attempt to end temporary protected status for Venezuelans https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/04/federal-judge-blocks-attempt-to-end-temporary-protected-status-for-venezuelans/ [20:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | Federal judge blocks attempt to end temporary protected status for Venezuelans - JURIST - News [20:15] TR News Joe Chow takes helm at Hong Kong Police Force, as Raymond Siu sanctioned by US retires https://hongkongfp.com/2025/04/02/joe-chow-takes-helm-at-hong-kong-police-force-as-raymond-siu-sanctioned-by-us-retires/ [20:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | Joe Chow takes helm at HK Police Force, as Raymond Siu retires [20:16] TR News Man jailed for 10 months for sedition, criminal damage over graffiti on Taiwan independence, Chinese Communist Party https://hongkongfp.com/2025/04/02/man-jailed-for-10-months-for-sedition-criminal-damage-over-graffiti-on-taiwan-independence-chinese-communist-party/ [20:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | HK man jailed for 10 months for sedition, criminal damage [20:16] TR News US report says human rights further curtailed in Hong Kong, as city slams slanders and smears https://hongkongfp.com/2025/04/02/us-report-says-human-rights-further-curtailed-in-hong-kong-as-city-slams-slanders-and-smears/ [20:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | HK slams annual US report claiming more rights violations in city [20:17] TR News Israels Netanyahu announces new Morag security corridor across Gaza https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250402-live-israel-seize-large-areas-gaza-strip-palestine-hamas-netanyahu-war [20:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250402-live-israel-seize-large-areas-gaza-strip-palestine-hamas-netanyahu-war ) [20:17] TR News Israel makes conditions in Gaza 'intolerable' in order to prompt involuntary migration https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250402-israel-makes-conditions-in-gaza-intolerable-in-order-to-prompt-involuntary-migration-campaigner-says [20:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250402-israel-makes-conditions-in-gaza-intolerable-in-order-to-prompt-involuntary-migration-campaigner-says ) [20:18] TR News Organised crime threatens Limpopo as border control said to be lacking https://www.defenceweb.co.za/security/border-security/organised-crime-threatens-limpopo-as-border-control-said-to-be-lacking/ [20:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.defenceweb.co.za | Organised crime threatens Limpopo as border control said to be lacking - defenceWeb [20:19] TR News Sharing security interests, ASEANs big three step up cooperation https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/sharing-security-interests-aseans-big-three-step-up-cooperation/ [20:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.aspistrategist.org.au | Sharing security interests, ASEANs big three step up cooperation | The Strategist [20:19] TR News American Oversights Lawsuit Forces Creation of New Records Retention Policy for DOGE https://americanoversight.org/american-oversights-lawsuit-forces-creation-of-new-records-retention-policy-for-doge/ [20:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-americanoversight.org | American Oversights Lawsuit Forces Creation of New Records Retention Policy for DOGE - American Oversight [20:20] TR News NSA Mike Waltz Used Gmail for Government Work Heres Why That Matters https://americanoversight.org/nsa-mike-waltz-used-gmail-for-government-work-heres-why-that-matters/ [20:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-americanoversight.org | NSA Mike Waltz Used Gmail for Government Work Heres Why That Matters - American Oversight [20:20] TR News NYPD boosts synagogue security ahead of Passover as anti-Jewish crimes jump off the page: No one should feel afraid to worship https://nypost.com/2025/04/02/us-news/nypd-boosts-synagogue-security-ahead-of-passover-as-anti-jewish-crimes-jump-off-the-page/ [20:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-nypost.com | NYPD boosts synagogue security ahead of Passover as anti-Jewish crimes 'jump off the page' [20:21] TR News Six months in, President Sheinbaums approval rating remains sky high https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/trade-security-tests-sheinbaum-strong-support/ [20:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-mexiconewsdaily.com | Despite trade and security tests, Sheinbaum holds strong support [20:21] TR News Questions Remain Over Attacks Causing DrayTek Router Reboots https://www.securityweek.com/questions-remain-over-attacks-causing-draytek-router-reboots/ [20:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/questions-remain-over-attacks-causing-draytek-router-reboots/ ) [20:22] TR News North Koreas IT Operatives Are Exploiting Remote Work Globally https://www.securityweek.com/north-koreas-it-operatives-are-exploiting-remote-work-globally/ [20:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/north-koreas-it-operatives-are-exploiting-remote-work-globally/ ) [20:23] TR News Uncommon Sense: Edward B. Footes Plain Home Talk (1896 edition) https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/plain-home-talk [20:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-publicdomainreview.org | Uncommon Sense: Edward B. Footes *Plain Home Talk* (1896 edition) The Public Domain Review [20:23] TR News KDE Plasma 6.3.4, Bugfix Release for April https://kde.org/announcements/plasma/6/6.3.4/ [20:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-kde.org | KDE Plasma 6.3.4, Bugfix Release for April - KDE Community [20:32] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [20:39] TR News Dirk Eddelbuettel: nanotime 0.3.12 on CRAN: Maintenance http://dirk.eddelbuettel.com/blog/2025/04/02#nanotime_0.3.12 [20:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-dirk.eddelbuettel.com | Thinking inside the box [20:40] TR News Junichi Uekawa: I was hoping to go to debconf but the frequent travel is painful for me right now that I probably won't make it. http://www.netfort.gr.jp/~dancer/diary/daily/2025-Apr-3.html.en#2025-Apr-3-10:29:07 [20:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.netfort.gr.jp | I was hoping to go to debconf but the frequent travel is painful for me right now that I probably won't make it. [20:40] TR News Vulnerabilities Expose Jan Hey Hi (AI) Systems to Remote Manipulation https://www.securityweek.com/vulnerabilities-expose-jan-ai-systems-to-remote-manipulation/ [20:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/vulnerabilities-expose-jan-ai-systems-to-remote-manipulation/ ) [20:41] TR News Converting from commerce to commerce with some trees around it https://themeteor.org/2019/09/19/proposal-to-develop-central-retail-park-into-a-car-park-represents-the-very-worst-of-urban-development-in-manchester/ https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/how-central-retail-park-site-30649952 [20:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-themeteor.org | Proposal to develop Central Retail Park into a car park represents the very worst of urban development in Manchester - The Meteor [20:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk | This is how Central Retail Park site could look with major plans for offices, cafes and park - Manchester Evening News [20:42] TR News With "trees" as just a "side dish" https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/plans-in-for-new-manchester-park/ https://constructionwave.co.uk/2024/08/28/consultation-opens-for-manchester-central-retail-park-transformation/ [20:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.placenorthwest.co.uk | Plans in for new Manchester park - Place North West [20:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-constructionwave.co.uk | Consultation opens for Manchester Retail Park transformation - Construction Wave [20:43] TR News Reforesting or rewilding would be vastly cheaper [20:45] TR News WordPress owner Automattic announces major layoffs https://www.techradar.com/pro/wordpress-com-owner-automattic-announces-major-layoffs [20:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-WordPress owner Automattic announces major layoffs | TechRadar [20:47] TR News "Trump tariffs live updates: Global stocks plunge as U.S. allies plan reaction" [20:56] TR News How are big tech layoffs influencing job markets in Asia? https://www.techinasia.com/question/how-are-big-tech-layoffs-influencing-job-markets-in-asia [20:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.techinasia.com | Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem ● Apr 03 [21:00] TR News The issue here is bad passwords, not "Linux" or "SSH" https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/outlaw-group-uses-ssh-brute-force-to.html [21:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/outlaw-group-uses-ssh-brute-force-to.html ) [21:01] TR News HEY HI nonsense. https://www.networkworld.com/article/3952538/linux-foundation-networking-shares-new-ai-projects-milestone-releases.html [21:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.networkworld.com | Linux Foundation Networking shares new AI projects, milestone releases | Network World [21:01] TR News "This release also adds experimental Wayland sessions for the Cinnamon, LXQt, and Xfce editions." https://9to5linux.com/slackware-based-porteux-2-0-distro-released-with-gnome-48-and-linux-kernel-6-14 [21:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Slackware-Based PorteuX 2.0 Distro Released with GNOME 48 and Linux Kernel 6.14 - 9to5Linux [21:02] TR News Proprietary snake-oil? https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/adaptiva-expands-onesite-patch-to-mac-and-linux-delivering-cross-platform-patching-at-scale-302417745.html [21:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.prnewswire.com | Adaptiva Expands OneSite Patch to Mac and Linux, Delivering Cross-Platform Patching at Scale [21:03] TR News Proprietary all the way https://news.itsfoss.com/proton-drive-docs-update/ [21:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.itsfoss.com | Proton Brings Updates to Its Drive App and Docs, but Keeps Linux Users Waiting [21:04] TR News Working for Microsoft and its Ponzi scheme again, by proxy https://cio.eletsonline.com/news/infosys-joins-forces-with-linux-foundation-to-promote-ethical-ai-in-networking/74400/ [21:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-cio.eletsonline.com | Infosys joins forces with Linux Foundation to promote ethical AI in networking [21:04] TR News How to Use Your Pixel's Hidden Linux Terminal (and Should You?) https://www.howtogeek.com/how-to-use-pixel-hidden-linux-terminal/ [21:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | How to Use Your Pixel's Hidden Linux Terminal (and Should You?) [21:07] TR News Linux Foundation launches NeoNephos for digital sovereignty in Europe https://www.techzine.eu/news/infrastructure/130075/linux-foundation-launches-neonephos-for-digital-sovereignty-in-europe/ [21:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.techzine.eu | Linux Foundation launches NeoNephos for digital sovereignty in Europe - Techzine Global [21:08] TR News They say this https://tech.eu/2025/03/31/linux-foundation-europe-launches-neonephos-for-eu-digital-sovereignty/ but do this: http://techrights.org/n/2024/12/30/New_IRS_Filing_Shows_That_the_Most_Dominant_Company_in_the_Linu.shtml [21:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Linux Foundation Europe launches NeoNephos for EU digital sovereignty - Tech.eu [21:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights New IRS Filing Shows That the Most Dominant Company in the Linux Foundation is Microsoft [21:09] TR News "Nitrux developer Uri Herrera announced today the release and general availability of Nitrux 3.9.1 as the latest ISO snapshot of this Debian-based immutable and systemd-free GNU/Linux distribution using a highly customized KDE Plasma desktop environment by default." https://9to5linux.com/immutable-distro-nitrux-3-9-1-brings-new-convergent-web-browser-linux-6-13 [21:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Immutable Distro Nitrux 3.9.1 Brings New Convergent Web Browser, Linux 6.13 - 9to5Linux [21:09] TR News "Linux" Foundation = the primacy of greed [21:10] TR News "An iconic desktop weather app from Linuxs past has just blown in yes, Typhoon is back!" https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/03/developer-revives-iconic-desktop-weather-app-for-linux [21:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.omgubuntu.co.uk | Developer Revives Iconic Desktop Weather App for Linux - OMG! Ubuntu [21:10] TR News "This release also fixes a rare issue on Linux where non-steam Protons could get assigned an incorrect compatibility tool." https://9to5linux.com/valves-latest-steam-client-release-brings-faster-download-of-updates-on-linux [21:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Valve's Latest Steam Client Release Brings Faster Download of Updates on Linux - 9to5Linux [21:10] TR News "March was another stellar month for Linux software updates, with big improvements to essential privacy tools like KeePassXC, creative apps such as Shotcut and DigiKam, and many more updates that didnt warrant dedicated articles on this blog." https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/03/linux-app-release-roundup-march-2025 [21:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.omgubuntu.co.uk | Linux App Release Roundup (March 2025) - OMG! Ubuntu [21:12] TR News "Secure Boot causes issues" https://www.xda-developers.com/why-i-stopped-dual-booting-windows-and-linux-on-my-pc/ Microsoft is sabotaging Linux http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2024/08/21/Good_Reason_to_Delete_Windows_Not_Dual_Boot_and_Call_Out_the_Mi.shtml [21:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.xda-developers.com | 5 reasons I stopped dual-booting Windows and Linux on my PC [21:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Good Reason to Delete Windows, Not Dual-Boot, and Call Out the Microsofters Who Worked to Impose 'Secure' Boot, Undermining Antitrust Complaints [21:14] TR News (NEW): Security Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Security_Leftovers.3.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Security_Leftovers.3.gmi [21:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Security Leftovers [21:16] TR News (NEW): Linux Foundation / Openwashing Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Linux_Foundation_Openwashing_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/04/03/Linux_Foundation_Openwashing_Leftovers.gmi [21:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Linux Foundation / Openwashing Leftovers [21:17] TR News Zorin OS 17.3 takes the Brave step of changing its default browser from Firefox http://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/2024/06/is-microsoft-trying-to-commit-.html [21:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.antipope.org | Is Microsoft trying to commit suicide? - Charlie's Diary [21:22] TR News "Foxconn 2.0. Wisconsin likes to be taken advantage of." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqx4hp6e [21:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jqx4hp6e ) [21:22] TR News France court convicts far-right figurehead Le Pen of embezzlement https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/04/french-far-right-figurehead-le-pen-convicted-of-embezzlement-barred-from-2027-presidential-election/ [21:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | France court convicts far-right figurehead Le Pen of embezzlement - JURIST - News [21:22] TR News UI/UX Improvements For the Redesigned Request Page https://openbuildservice.org/2025/04/02/ui-ux-improvements-for-redesigned-request-page// [21:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-openbuildservice.org | UI/UX Improvements For the Redesigned Request Page - Open Build Service [21:23] TR News https://www.straitstimes.com/news/asia/rss.xml Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0800 ST Picks: Taiwans dilemma - Freedom of speech or national security? [21:23] TR News ST Picks: Taiwans dilemma - Freedom of speech or national security? https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/st-picks-taiwans-dilemma-freedom-of-speech-or-national-security [21:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Chinese influencers forced to leave Taiwan after advocating military unification | The Straits Times [21:25] TR News New, Illegal, Guidance Means More Arbitrary Denials, Less Accountability at USPTO https://patentprogress.org/2025/04/new-illegal-guidance-means-more-arbitrary-denials-less-accountability-at-uspto/ [21:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-patentprogress.org | New, Illegal, Guidance Means More Arbitrary Denials, Less Accountability at USPTO - Patent Progress [21:26] TR News Event Wrap: ICANN 82 https://blog.apnic.net/2025/04/03/event-wrap-icann-82/ [21:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.apnic.net | Event Wrap: ICANN 82 | APNIC Blog ● Apr 03 [02:02] *jacobk (~quassel@syp65ggum2ibk.irc) has joined #techpol [02:45] admfubar :)) https://www.salon.com/2025/04/02/trade-with-penguins-places-10-tariff-on-uninhabited-antarctic-islands/ [02:45] -TechPolBot/#techpol-"Trade war with penguins": Trump places 10% tariff on uninhabited Antarctic islands | Salon.com ● Apr 03 [03:30] admfubar https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/03/south-korea-president-yoon-impeachment-ruling [03:30] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.theguardian.com | South Korea at breaking point ahead of ruling on President Yoons impeachment | Asia Pacific | The Guardian [03:43] admfubar but i guess it is too late for RFK... https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/02/study-finds-strongest-evidence-yet-that-shingles-vaccine-helps-cut-dementia-risk [03:43] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.theguardian.com | Study finds strongest evidence yet that shingles vaccine helps cut dementia risk | Dementia | The Guardian ● Apr 03 [04:21] TR News oil https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/01/trump-says-he-hopes-to-avoid-secondary-tariffs-on-russian-oil-expects-putin-to-fulfill-his-part-of-the-deal | Source: Meduza [04:21] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | Trump says he hopes to avoid secondary tariffs on Russian oil, expects Putin to fulfill his part of the deal Meduza [04:21] TR News "New Yalta" https://meduza.io/en/feature/2025/04/01/a-devil-s-bargain | Source: Meduza [04:21] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | A devils bargain Cold War historian Sergey Radchenko explains why talk of a New Yalta between Putin and Trump misses the mark Meduza [04:22] TR News Bosnian Serb Leader Visits Moscow Days After Court Requests Arrest Warrant https://www.rferl.org/a/bosnia-dodik-russia-moscow-putin-constitution-arrest-warrant/33365820.html [04:22] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rferl.org | Bosnian Serb Leader Visits Moscow Days After Court Requests Arrest Warrant [04:23] TR News Dodik Meets With Putin As Visit To Moscow Riles Bosnian Lawmakers https://www.rferl.org/a/bosnia-dodik-russia-moscow-putin-constitution-arrest-warrant/33366555.html [04:23] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rferl.org | Dodik Meets With Putin As Visit To Moscow Riles Bosnian Lawmakers [04:24] TR News Peace on Putins terms would lead to a new era of international insecurity https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/peace-on-putins-terms-would-lead-to-a-new-era-of-international-insecurity/ [04:24] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.atlanticcouncil.org | Peace on Putins terms would lead to a new era of international insecurity - Atlantic Council [04:24] TR News Russian advance slows in March as Putins invasion loses momentum https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/russian-advance-slows-in-march-as-putins-invasion-loses-momentum/ [04:24] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.atlanticcouncil.org | Russian advance slows in March as Putins invasion loses momentum - Atlantic Council [04:27] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Man Reportedly Considering Final Fentanylware (TikTok) Proposals on Wednesday https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/04/01/trump-reportedly-considering-final-tiktok-propsals/ [04:27] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 520 @ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/04/01/trump-reportedly-considering-final-tiktok-propsals/ ) ● Apr 03 [07:25] *techrights-news has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [07:26] *techrights-news (~techrights-news@jcfiaarnjjqje.irc) has joined #techpol ● Apr 03 [10:02] *jacobk has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [10:04] *jacobk (~quassel@syp65ggum2ibk.irc) has joined #techpol [10:55] *liberty_box has quit (connection closed) [10:55] *liberty_box (~liberty@jcfiaarnjjqje.irc) has joined #techpol ● Apr 03 [11:10] TR News "Stop Looking for Methods in the Madness - Paul Krugman" https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/stop-looking-for-methods-in-the-madness [11:10] -TechPolBot/#techpol-paulkrugman.substack.com | Stop Looking for Methods in the Madness - Paul Krugman [11:11] TR News "Elon Musk Steps in It in Wisconsin" https://www.emptywheel.net/2025/04/02/elon-musk-steps-in-it-in-wisconsin/ [11:11] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.emptywheel.net | Elon Musk Steps in It in Wisconsin - emptywheel [11:11] TR News "Hiltzik: Annexation would be good for the U.S." https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-02/yes-america-should-absolutely-annex-greenland-and-canada-heres-why [11:11] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.latimes.com | Hiltzik: Annexation would be good for the U.S. - Los Angeles Times [11:12] TR News "Trump Signals the End for Musk and DOGE 'He's Got a Big Company to Run'" https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/trump-signals-end-musk-doge-hes-got-big-company-run-1732342 [11:12] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.ibtimes.co.uk | Trump Signals the End for Musk and DOGE 'He's Got a Big Company to Run' | IBTimes UK [11:14] TR News "Donald Trump's Constant Threats Increase European Resentment - teleSUR English" https://www.telesurenglish.net/donald-trumps-constant-threats-increase-european-resentment/ [11:14] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.telesurenglish.net | Donald Trump's Constant Threats Increase European Resentment - teleSUR English [11:15] TR News "Trump Goes Crazy on Trade - Paul Krugman" https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/trump-goes-crazy-on-trade [11:15] -TechPolBot/#techpol-paulkrugman.substack.com | Trump Goes Crazy on Trade - Paul Krugman [11:17] TR News "Putin orders biggest military call-up since 2011" https://www.semafor.com/article/04/02/2025/putin-orders-biggest-military-call-up-since-2011 [11:17] -TechPolBot/#techpol-Putin orders biggest military call-up since 2011 | Semafor ● Apr 03 [13:14] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techpol ● Apr 03 [14:12] *MinceR has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [14:14] *MinceR (~mincer@bringer.of.light) has joined #techpol [14:40] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techpol [14:51] TR News "stalling on Ukraine ceasefire" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/02/trump-believes-putin-is-stalling-on-ukraine-ceasefire-may-impose-aggressive-sanctions-enforcement-fox-news | Source: Meduza [14:51] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | Trump reportedly believes Putin is stalling on Ukraine ceasefire [14:52] TR News Midweek mix: Ukrainian sheriffs, Cellos in concert https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/02.04.2025-midweek-mix-ukrainian-sheriffs-cellos-in-concert.a593648/ [14:52] -TechPolBot/#techpol-eng.lsm.lv | Midweek mix: Ukrainian sheriffs, Cellos in concert / Article [14:55] TR News 'Carnage': Papers react to Convicted Felon's tariff threats on 'Liberation Day' https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/press-review/20250402-carnage-papers-react-to-trump-s-tariff-threats-on-liberation-day [14:55] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/press-review/20250402-carnage-papers-react-to-trump-s-tariff-threats-on-liberation-day ) [14:56] TR News Russia wants sanctions lifted in exchange for a ceasefire. The EU isn't ready to do that https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2526975/russia-wants-sanctions-lifted-in-exchange-for-a-ceasefire-the-eu-isn-t-ready-to-do-that [14:56] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.lrt.lt | Russia wants sanctions lifted in exchange for a ceasefire. The EU isn't ready to do that - LRT [14:57] TR News Head Of Russian Wealth Fund In Washington For Talks With Convicted Felon's Middle East Envoy -- Reports https://www.rferl.org/a/dmitriev-witkoff-russia-ukraine-war-negotiations-sovereign-wealth-fund/33370631.html [14:57] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rferl.org | Head Of Russian Wealth Fund In Washington For Talks With Trump's Middle East Envoy -- Reports [14:57] TR News 'No Positive Signs From Russia,' Says Kallas As Cease-Fire Talks Drag On https://www.rferl.org/a/kaja-kallas-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-eu-trade-kosovo/33368691.html [14:57] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rferl.org | 'No Positive Signs From Russia,' Says Kallas As Cease-Fire Talks Drag On [14:57] TR News Ukraine's Partners To Discuss Foreign Troop Deployment, Zelenskyy Says https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-europe-war-security-troop-deployment/33368267.html [14:57] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rferl.org | Ukraine's Partners To Discuss Foreign Troop Deployment, Zelenskyy Says [14:58] TR News Kharkiv https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/02/eight-injured-as-15-russian-drones-hit-ukraine-s-kharkiv | Source: Meduza [14:58] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | Eight injured as 15 Russian drones hit Ukraines Kharkiv Meduza [14:58] TR News NATO Foreign Ministers Meet With Tensions High Over Ukraine Cease-Fire Effort https://www.rferl.org/a/nato-rutte-rubio-ukraine-russia-foreign-ministers/33370655.html [14:58] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rferl.org | Rubio Reiterates US Commitment To NATO At Foreign Ministers Meeting In Brussels [14:59] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Man should not forget the Russian hand behind the Houthis https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/trump-should-not-forget-the-russian-hand-behind-the-houthis/ [14:59] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.atlanticcouncil.org | Trump should not forget the Russian hand behind the Houthis - Atlantic Council [14:59] TR News Fourth US soldier found at Pabrad training ground, identities of other 3 released https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2526612/fourth-us-soldier-found-at-pabrade-training-ground-identities-of-other-3-released [14:59] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.lrt.lt | Fourth US soldier found at Pabrad training ground, identities of other 3 released - LRT ● Apr 03 [15:00] TR News "Lead Russian negotiator to visit Washington this week for talks with Trump envoy" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/02/lead-russian-negotiator-to-visit-washington-this-week-for-talks-with-trump-envoy-cnn | Source: Meduza [15:00] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | Lead Russian negotiator to visit Washington this week for talks with Trump envoy CNN Meduza [15:00] TR News traitor https://meduza.io/en/feature/2025/04/02/i-couldn-t-keep-hiding | Source: Meduza [15:00] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | Russian tennis star called traitor after joining Team Australia [15:01] TR News "Russian military court sentences two officers to a combined 38 years in prison for murder, torture, and desecration of bodies" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/02/russian-military-court-sentences-two-officers-to-a-combined-38-years-in-prison-for-murder-torture-and-desecration-of-bodies | Source: Meduza [15:01] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | Russian military court sentences two officers to a combined 38 years in prison for murder, torture, and desecration of bodies Meduza [15:02] TR News "Russia spared from tariffs due to lack of trade" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/03/white-house-says-trump-tariffs-did-not-target-russia-because-u-s-has-no-meaningful-trade-with-it | Source: Meduza [15:02] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | White House: Russia spared from tariffs due to lack of trade [15:02] TR News Senators Denounce Convicted Felon Administrations Response to Myanmar Quake https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/us/politics/trump-aid-myanmar-earthquake.html [15:02] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.nytimes.com | Senators Denounce Trump Administrations Response to Myanmar Quake - The New York Times [15:14] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techpol [15:25] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techpol ● Apr 03 [17:05] TR News US federal prosecutors to seek death penalty in healthcare executive murder case https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/04/us-federal-prosecutors-to-seek-death-penalty-in-healthcare-executive-murder-case/ [17:05] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.jurist.org | US federal prosecutors to seek death penalty in insurance executive murder case - JURIST - News [17:07] TR News South Koreas former acting president Choi faces imminent impeachment threat https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-parliament-introduces-motion-to-impeach-finance-minister [17:07] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | South Koreas former acting president Choi faces imminent impeachment threat | The Straits Times [17:07] TR News S. Korea mobilising all resources, closing tourist spots to curb violence after Yoon verdict https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-mobilising-all-resources-including-closure-of-tourist-spots-for-violence-free-yoon [17:07] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | S. Korea mobilising all resources, closing tourist spots to curb violence after Yoon verdict | The Straits Times [17:07] TR News Latest North Korean ship can carry dozens of missiles, analysts say https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/latest-north-korean-ship-can-carry-dozens-of-missiles-analysts-say [17:07] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | Latest North Korean ship can carry dozens of missiles, analysts say | The Straits Times [17:08] TR News South Korea discovers one tonne of suspected cocaine on board ship https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-discovers-one-tonne-of-suspected-cocaine-on-board-ship [17:08] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | South Korea discovers one tonne of suspected cocaine on board ship | The Straits Times [17:11] TR News South Korea's acting President orders emergency measures over US tariffs https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-koreas-acting-president-orders-emergency-measures-over-us-tariffs [17:11] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | South Koreasacting President calls for talks with US over tariffs | The Straits Times [17:11] TR News North Koreas strategic drones not as advanced as US aircraft: think tank https://rfa.org/english/korea/2025/04/02/north-korea-uncrewed-aerial-vehicle/ [17:11] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://rfa.org/english/korea/2025/04/02/north-korea-uncrewed-aerial-vehicle/ ) [17:13] TR News US reclaims spot as South-east Asias preferred superpower amid concerns of Chinas sway: Survey https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/us-reclaims-spot-as-south-east-asias-preferred-superpower-amid-concerns-of-chinas-sway-survey [17:13] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | US reclaims spot as South-east Asias preferred superpower amid concerns of Chinas sway: Survey | The Straits Times [17:13] TR News China vows action against new Convicted Felon tariffs, calls it an act of bullying https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/china-vows-action-against-new-trump-tariffs-calls-it-an-act-of-bullying [17:13] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | Trumps punitive tariffs on China just the opening steps in a long dance, say analysts | The Straits Times [17:14] TR News Chinas Military Exercises Around Taiwan Enter Second Day https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/01/world/asia/china-taiwan-military-drills.html [17:14] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.nytimes.com | Chinas Military Exercises Around Taiwan Enter Second Day - The New York Times [17:14] TR News Chinas New Barges Reveal How it Might Try to Seize Taiwan https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/01/world/asia/china-invasion-barges-taiwan.html [17:14] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.nytimes.com | Chinas New Barges Reveal How it Might Try to Seize Taiwan - The New York Times [17:15] TR News China holds live fire drills in East China Sea but Taiwan says none nearby https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/china-begins-code-named-military-exercises-in-taiwan-strait-xinhua-reports [17:15] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | China holds live fire drills in East China Sea but Taiwan says none nearby | The Straits Times [17:15] TR News Chinas war games around Taiwan over the years https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/chinas-war-games-around-taiwan-over-the-years [17:15] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | Chinas war games around Taiwan over the years | The Straits Times [17:16] TR News Chinas new barges could make a tough task easier - invading Taiwan https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/chinas-new-barges-could-make-a-tough-task-easier-invading-taiwan [17:16] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | Chinas new barges could make a tough task easier - invading Taiwan | The Straits Times [17:17] TR News Chinese tourists pine for Taiwans return as Beijing jets surround island https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/chinese-tourists-pine-for-taiwans-return-as-beijing-jets-surround-island [17:17] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | Chinese tourists pine for Taiwans return as Beijing jets surround island | The Straits Times [17:17] TR News China urges US to immediately cancel new tariffs, calls for dialogue https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-urges-us-to-cancel-reciprocal-tariffs [17:18] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | China urges US to immediately lift tariffs, vows retaliation | The Straits Times [17:18] TR News US clears proposed sale of F-16 fighter jets to Philippines https://rfa.org/english/southchinasea/2025/04/02/philippines-us-f16-fighter-jets-hegseth/ [17:18] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://rfa.org/english/southchinasea/2025/04/02/philippines-us-f16-fighter-jets-hegseth/ ) [17:19] TR News China military practises hitting key ports, energy sites in Taiwan drills https://hongkongfp.com/2025/04/02/china-military-practises-hitting-key-ports-energy-sites-in-taiwan-drills/ [17:19] -TechPolBot/#techpol-hongkongfp.com | China practises hitting key ports, energy sites in Taiwan drills [17:20] TR News Its time to imagine how China would act as regional hegemon https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/its-time-to-imagine-how-china-would-act-as-regional-hegemon/ [17:20] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.aspistrategist.org.au | Its time to imagine how China would act as regional hegemon | The Strategist [17:23] TR News Kremlin Says Putin's Key Investment Adviser May Visit Washington This Week https://www.rferl.org/a/kremlin-putin-envoy-visit-trump-witkoff-washington/33368616.html [17:23] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rferl.org | Kremlin Says Putin's Key Investment Adviser May Visit Washington This Week [17:24] TR News We are helpless: How Convicted Felons tariffs are hitting one Chinese factory owner https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/how-trumps-tariffs-are-hitting-one-chinese-factory-owner-we-are-helpless [17:24] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | We are helpless: How Trumps tariffs are hitting one Chinese factory owner | The Straits Times [17:25] TR News Moscow vows to seek extradition of exiled Navalny associates charged in absentia https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/02/moscow-vows-to-take-all-measures-to-extradite-and-arrest-exiled-navalny-associates-calling-them-traitors-to-the-motherland | Source: Meduza [17:25] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | Moscow vows to seek extradition of exiled Navalny associates charged in absentia [17:25] TR News "Russian authorities raid home of exiled Navalny ally Leonid Volkovs father" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/03/russian-authorities-raid-home-of-exiled-navalny-ally-leonid-volkov-s-father | Source: Meduza [17:25] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | Russian authorities raid home of exiled Navalny ally Leonid Volkovs father Meduza [17:36] TR News Zelenskys burning Kremlin painting https://meduza.io/en/feature/2025/04/02/the-man-behind-the-burning-kremlin | Source: Meduza [17:36] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | The artist behind Zelenskys burning Kremlin painting [17:37] TR News Bezos covering the two Putins https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/04/03/top-kremlin-negotiator-in-washington-for-talks-with-trump-envoy-the-washington-post | Source: Meduza [17:37] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | Top Kremlin negotiator in Washington for talks with Trump envoy The Washington Post Meduza [17:56] TR News Rights group calls for accountability for Sudan atrocities amid ICC case 20th anniversary https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/04/rights-group-calls-for-accountability-for-sudan-atrocities-amid-icc-case-20th-anniversary/ [17:57] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.jurist.org | Rights group calls for accountability for Sudan atrocities amid ICC case 20th anniversary - JURIST - News [17:57] TR News Im Here! Can You Hear Me?: One Familys Story of Death in Gaza https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/world/middleeast/one-family-gaza-deaths.html [17:57] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.nytimes.com | Im Here! Can You Hear Me?: One Familys Story of Death in Gaza - The New York Times [17:57] TR News Myanmar Military Declares Temporary Truce After Earthquake https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/world/asia/myanmar-quake-aid.html [17:57] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.nytimes.com | Myanmar Military Declares Temporary Truce After Earthquake - The New York Times ● Apr 03 [19:34] TR News Intelligence review is strong on workforce issues. Implementation may be harder https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/intelligence-review-is-strong-on-workforce-issues-implementation-may-be-harder/ [19:34] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.aspistrategist.org.au | Intelligence review is strong on workforce issues. Implementation may be harder | The Strategist [19:41] TR News Drake Scores Major Discovery Win in Universal Music Defamation Battle: Time to See What UMG Was So Desperately Trying to Hide https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/04/02/drake-umg-lawsuit-discovery/ [19:41] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 520 @ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/04/02/drake-umg-lawsuit-discovery/ ) [19:42] TR News Can the judicial branch handle all the new lawsuits stemming from the Convicted Felon administrations actions? https://federalnewsnetwork.com/management/2025/04/can-the-judicial-branch-handle-all-the-new-lawsuits-stemming-from-the-trump-administrations-actions/ [19:42] -TechPolBot/#techpol-federalnewsnetwork.com | Can the judicial branch handle all the new lawsuits stemming from the Trump administrations actions? [19:59] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techpol ● Apr 03 [20:14] TR News South Koreas acting president urges calm; tighter security ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-koreas-acting-president-urges-calm-ahead-of-impeachment-ruling [20:14] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | South Koreas acting president urges calm; tighter security ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling | The Straits Times [20:14] TR News New Hong Kong police chief to increase security work despite US sanctions https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/new-hong-kong-police-chief-to-increase-security-work-despite-us-sanctions [20:14] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | New Hong Kong police chief to increase security work despite US sanctions | The Straits Times [20:15] TR News Federal judge blocks attempt to end temporary protected status for Venezuelans https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/04/federal-judge-blocks-attempt-to-end-temporary-protected-status-for-venezuelans/ [20:15] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.jurist.org | Federal judge blocks attempt to end temporary protected status for Venezuelans - JURIST - News [20:15] TR News Joe Chow takes helm at Hong Kong Police Force, as Raymond Siu sanctioned by US retires https://hongkongfp.com/2025/04/02/joe-chow-takes-helm-at-hong-kong-police-force-as-raymond-siu-sanctioned-by-us-retires/ [20:15] -TechPolBot/#techpol-hongkongfp.com | Joe Chow takes helm at HK Police Force, as Raymond Siu retires [20:16] TR News Man jailed for 10 months for sedition, criminal damage over graffiti on Taiwan independence, Chinese Communist Party https://hongkongfp.com/2025/04/02/man-jailed-for-10-months-for-sedition-criminal-damage-over-graffiti-on-taiwan-independence-chinese-communist-party/ [20:16] -TechPolBot/#techpol-hongkongfp.com | HK man jailed for 10 months for sedition, criminal damage [20:17] TR News Israels Netanyahu announces new Morag security corridor across Gaza https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250402-live-israel-seize-large-areas-gaza-strip-palestine-hamas-netanyahu-war [20:17] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250402-live-israel-seize-large-areas-gaza-strip-palestine-hamas-netanyahu-war ) [20:17] TR News Israel makes conditions in Gaza 'intolerable' in order to prompt involuntary migration https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250402-israel-makes-conditions-in-gaza-intolerable-in-order-to-prompt-involuntary-migration-campaigner-says [20:17] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250402-israel-makes-conditions-in-gaza-intolerable-in-order-to-prompt-involuntary-migration-campaigner-says ) [20:18] TR News Organised crime threatens Limpopo as border control said to be lacking https://www.defenceweb.co.za/security/border-security/organised-crime-threatens-limpopo-as-border-control-said-to-be-lacking/ [20:18] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.defenceweb.co.za | Organised crime threatens Limpopo as border control said to be lacking - defenceWeb [20:20] TR News NYPD boosts synagogue security ahead of Passover as anti-Jewish crimes jump off the page: No one should feel afraid to worship https://nypost.com/2025/04/02/us-news/nypd-boosts-synagogue-security-ahead-of-passover-as-anti-jewish-crimes-jump-off-the-page/ [20:20] -TechPolBot/#techpol-nypost.com | NYPD boosts synagogue security ahead of Passover as anti-Jewish crimes 'jump off the page' [20:21] TR News Six months in, President Sheinbaums approval rating remains sky high https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/trade-security-tests-sheinbaum-strong-support/ [20:21] -TechPolBot/#techpol-mexiconewsdaily.com | Despite trade and security tests, Sheinbaum holds strong support [20:32] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techpol ● Apr 03 [21:22] TR News France court convicts far-right figurehead Le Pen of embezzlement https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/04/french-far-right-figurehead-le-pen-convicted-of-embezzlement-barred-from-2027-presidential-election/ [21:22] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.jurist.org | France court convicts far-right figurehead Le Pen of embezzlement - JURIST - News [21:23] TR News https://www.straitstimes.com/news/asia/rss.xml Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0800 ST Picks: Taiwans dilemma - Freedom of speech or national security?