●● IRC: #boycottnovell-social and #techpol @ Techrights IRC Network: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 ●● ● Aug 13 [00:36] TR News (NEW): GNOME 48.4 Finally Improves Update Notifications in GNOME Software https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/12/GNOME_48_4_Finally_Improves_Update_Notifications_in_GNOME_Softw.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/12/GNOME_48_4_Finally_Improves_Update_Notifications_in_GNOME_Softw.gmi [00:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines GNOME 48.4 Finally Improves Update Notifications in GNOME Software [00:59] TR News (NEW): NVIDIA 580 Linux Graphics Driver Released, Promises Better Wayland Support https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/12/NVIDIA_580_Linux_Graphics_Driver_Released_Promises_Better_Wayla.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/12/NVIDIA_580_Linux_Graphics_Driver_Released_Promises_Better_Wayla.gmi [00:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines NVIDIA 580 Linux Graphics Driver Released, Promises Better Wayland Support ● Aug 13 [01:32] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #boycottnovell-social [01:50] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social ● Aug 13 [02:40] TR News Yesterday's #boycottnovell IRC logs ready. 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HTML: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-techrights-120825.html TEXT: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-techrights-120825.txt GEMINI GemText: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/irc-gmi/irc-log-techrights-120825.gmi GEMINI Plain Text: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/tr_text_version/irc-log-techrights-120825.txt [02:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | IRC: #techrights @ Techrights IRC Network: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 [02:50] TR News Yesterday's Tux Machines bulletin is now ready! : http://news.tuxmachines.org/txt-archives/tuxmachines-2025-08-12.txt ● Aug 13 [03:08] TR News Techrights Welcome to the New Techrights https://techrights.org/ | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/ [03:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Welcome to the New Techrights [03:08] TR News Techrights IRC Proceedings: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/IRC_Proceedings_Tuesday_August_12_2025.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/IRC_Proceedings_Tuesday_August_12_2025.gmi [03:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights IRC Proceedings: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 [03:09] TR News (NEW): Today in Techrights https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Today_in_Techrights.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Today_in_Techrights.gmi [03:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Today in Techrights [03:10] TR News Techrights Over at Tux Machines... https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Over_at_Tux_Machines.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Over_at_Tux_Machines.gmi [03:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Over at Tux Machines... [03:18] TR News Red Hat layoffs: "Heard about 3 managers in our division. No idea who though. Just email from on high." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k1s1fqkc [03:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k1s1fqkc ) [03:21] TR News "I only had a very vague idea of how to drive economically until I got a car that displayed the miles per gallon from moment to moment. I learned a simple rule: "drive gently". The nearer you foot is to the floor, the worse the fuel consumption is." gemini://freeshell.de/gemlog/2025-08-12_I_didn_t_wreck_the_climate__honest_.gmi [03:22] TR News "This time it's a Benjamin who is attempting to reclaim some property while signing up for rent assistance who also has an Electronic Arts gaming account." gemini://gemini.conman.org/boston/2025/08/12.1 [03:24] TR News Randomly chosen images from Geminispace gemini://freeshell.de/picpages/2025-08-13.gmi [03:24] TR News [cat] gemini://nytpu.com/cheetahs/D1731.jpg [03:24] TR News [cat] gemini://nytpu.com/sneps/D1381.jpg [03:24] TR News gemini://coldscars.smol.pub/lost_in_mariehamn lost in Mariehamn [03:46] TR News Brian Fagioli now openwashing Microsoft and LLMs [03:57] TR News "Why are h1bs being hired while another 9k will be laidoff!!!" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k2g33g1d [03:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k2g33g1d ) [03:57] TR News "They do the eedful cheepy and no back to officin drhm. Simpy! ... because of the Indian bullethead CEO" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k2g33g1d [03:58] TR News "Anyone have the date for the next layoff yet?" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k2g33g1d [03:58] TR News "whoever you are, with that type of language, wed be best friends by now if it wasnt for being anonymous." [03:59] TR News "Hey Alvind, are we winning in the race to the bottom? The stock is still dropping like a brick through a plate glass window....so we must be winning." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k2fg2esn [03:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k2fg2esn ) ● Aug 13 [04:06] TR News Media lies: the CEO leave, HENCE GitHub becomes Microsoft. Reality: GitHub is failing, CEO given the boot. https://www.fudzilla.com/news/61523-github-is-part-of-microsoft-now [04:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.fudzilla.com | Github completely Microsoft now [04:08] TR News MSN says "GitHub is no longer independent at Microsoft".... it was NEVER independent. This is all lipstick on a pig. [04:15] TR News Seems Judges are unhappy and prejudiced against both SLAPPs, and accordingly "go for the kill" against the facilitation thereof. [04:16] TR News Nothing from IBM yet https://www.commerce.nc.gov/data-tools-reports/labor-market-data-tools/workforce-warn-reports/data-dashboard-workforce-warn-reports [04:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.commerce.nc.gov | Data Dashboard | Workforce WARN Reports | NC Commerce [04:17] TR News The layoffs can be implemented in many small phases without them being reported in bulk [04:18] TR News Site gone wrong? https://fedoraplanet.org/ very very slow [04:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-fedoraplanet.org | Fedora People [04:21] TR News Looks like Fedora does "lollies" now. Just don't say "hung" or "housekeeping" or other bad words... [04:27] TR News "IBM Says that CMOs Must Fix Whats Beneath the Surface to Fully Unlock AI ... Alright then, we are now going to get marketing advice from IBM... because marketing fails because of "fragmented operations" now... (some study they did says)" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k2fkqdc5 [04:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k2fkqdc5 ) [04:27] TR News "So they go and tell clients, "oh, your marketing s_u_c_k_s because of your operations, then you can implement AI, then you'll have it all pretty for your marketing thingy, say in 1-2 years from now".... cost of million, market moved on, no luck, "sorry, dear client, but it's because you are too slow, let's fix operations again, and then do the AI marketing thingy again" (more millions)" [04:33] *MinceR` is now known as lightbringer ● Aug 13 [05:07] TR News Techrights "AI" Hype or LLM Slop is Not About Efficiency, It's About Lowering Standards https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/AI_Hype_or_LLM_Slop_is_Not_About_Efficiency_It_s_About_Lowering.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/AI_Hype_or_LLM_Slop_is_Not_About_Efficiency_It_s_About_Lowering.gmi [05:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights "AI" Hype or LLM Slop is Not About Efficiency, It's About Lowering Standards [05:27] TR News Techrights Physical Meters and Purely Mechanical Meters Aren't Dumb; It's Dumb to Mock or Dismiss Them as Antiquated https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Physical_Meters_and_Purely_Mechanical_Meters_Aren_t_Dumb_It_s_D.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Physical_Meters_and_Purely_Mechanical_Meters_Aren_t_Dumb_It_s_D.gmi [05:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Physical Meters and Purely Mechanical Meters Aren't Dumb; It's Dumb to Mock or Dismiss Them as Antiquated [05:53] TR News Techrights Personal Attacks From Rust People Serve to Confirm They Have Lost the Argument https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Personal_Attacks_From_Rust_People_Serve_to_Confirm_They_Have_Lo.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Personal_Attacks_From_Rust_People_Serve_to_Confirm_They_Have_Lo.gmi [05:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Personal Attacks From Rust People Serve to Confirm They Have Lost the Argument ● Aug 13 [06:07] TR News Techrights Learning Ethics From Jeffrey Epstein's Enabler/Client/Ally, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft Accenture https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Learning_Ethics_From_Jeffrey_Epstein_s_Enabler_Client_Ally_Coca.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Learning_Ethics_From_Jeffrey_Epstein_s_Enabler_Client_Ally_Coca.gmi [06:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Learning Ethics From Jeffrey Epstein's Enabler/Client/Ally, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft Accenture [06:12] TR News "But the shelves with the kids' helmets? Oh boy. They get helmets in a whole bunch of colours and patterns. Some even have attached cat ears or spiky mohawks! I'd totally wear one of those if they fit me. It would look garish and I would be proud of it." gemini://envs.net/~silv/gemlog/why_do_kids_get_all_the_cool_stuff.gmi [06:13] TR News Trump seizes control of Washington DC police and deploys national guard gemini://gemini.autonomy.earth/posts/3cf4728480b2c14d47b462ff3cb18309-Trump_seizes_control_of_Washington_DC_police_and_deploys_national_guard_Washington_DC_The_Guardian.gmi distracts from Jeffrey Epstein enough? [06:14] TR News While pardoning over 1,000 violent criminals in DC, who attempted insurrection for the Cheeto Nazi [06:15] TR News "went out with some friends i haven't seen in a while & took an evening run after - my cup is full again. i did drink coffee today and did not regret it (yet)." gemini://xavi4u.flounder.online/gemlog/2025-08-13.gmi [06:26] TR News (NEW): Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) Don't Work https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Strategic_Lawsuits_Against_Public_Participation_SLAPPs_Don_t_Wo.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Strategic_Lawsuits_Against_Public_Participation_SLAPPs_Don_t_Wo.gmi [06:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) Don't Work [06:39] TR News Techrights The Register MS Lowered MS Focus This Week https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/The_Register_MS_Lowered_MS_Focus_This_Week.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/The_Register_MS_Lowered_MS_Focus_This_Week.gmi [06:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights The Register MS Lowered MS Focus This Week [06:42] TR News Please don't promote Wayland https://stoppromotingwayland.netlify.app/ [06:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-stoppromotingwayland.netlify.app | Please don't promote Wayland [06:45] TR News Techrights Gemini Links 13/08/2025: Climate, Coffee, and Deploying Troops in Washington DC After Pardoning 1,000+ Insurrectionists in Washington DC https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Gemini_Links_13_08_2025_Climate_Coffee_and_Deploying_Troops_in_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Gemini_Links_13_08_2025_Climate_Coffee_and_Deploying_Troops_in_.gmi [06:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Gemini Links 13/08/2025: Climate, Coffee, and Deploying Troops in Washington DC After Pardoning 1,000+ Insurrectionists in Washington DC ● Aug 13 [07:14] TR News Techrights Microsoft Swallows GitHub Losses https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Microsoft_Swallows_GitHub_Losses.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Microsoft_Swallows_GitHub_Losses.gmi [07:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Microsoft Swallows GitHub Losses [07:14] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@yu29f4abyrsnc.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [07:16] TR News "LookPilot is an app that provides head and eye tracking for games, using nothing but your webcam and it looks pretty slick with a new Steam release." https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/webcam-based-6dof-head-eye-tracking-app-lookpilot-released-on-steam/ | Source: GamingOnLinux [07:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Webcam-based 6DoF head & eye tracking app LookPilot released on Steam | GamingOnLinux [07:16] TR News "Linux Mint 22.2 arrives soon with a Beta release now available so you can test it early, and help report any issues for the next long-term support release." https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/linux-mint-22-2-beta-available-for-the-next-long-term-supported-release/ | Source: GamingOnLinux [07:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Linux Mint 22.2 Beta available for the next long-term supported release | GamingOnLinux [07:17] TR News "oo is a visually charming and clever puzzle-platformer metroidvania where you make creative use of bombs to move yourself around to progress. The game works great on Linux / Steam Deck with Proton." https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/use-bombs-creatively-to-progress-in-the-puzzle-platformer-ooo/ | Source: GamingOnLinux [07:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Use bombs creatively to progress in the puzzle-platformer metroidvania oo | GamingOnLinux [07:26] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.6 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/) [07:35] TR News "Repterra is a promising upcoming real-time strategy game that has a demo available, and if you love the idea of facing hordes of dinosaurs it's one for you." https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/repterra-is-a-base-building-survival-rts-set-in-a-world-overrun-by-dinosaurs/ | Source: GamingOnLinux [07:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Repterra is a base-building survival RTS set in a world overrun by dinosaurs | GamingOnLinux [07:41] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #boycottnovell-social [07:45] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [07:57] TR News "The Enhanced Update has arrived for Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, bringing with it optimisations, Steam Deck Verified support and more." https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/senuas-saga-hellblade-ii-gets-steam-deck-verified-with-the-enhanced-update-out-now/ | Source: GamingOnLinux [07:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Senua's Saga: Hellblade II gets Steam Deck Verified with the Enhanced Update out now | GamingOnLinux [07:57] TR News "A sprinkle of Geometry Wars and other twin-stick shooters, a dash of Vampire Survivors styled upgrades - Rising Heat thinks it's going to be special." https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/rising-heat-aims-to-be-a-next-evolution-of-horde-survival-twin-stick-shooters/ | Source: GamingOnLinux [07:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Rising Heat aims to be a next evolution of horde survival twin-stick shooters | GamingOnLinux ● Aug 13 [08:00] TR News "GitHub - PatNei/GITHUB2FORGEJO: This script migrates your GitHub repositories to a Forgejo instance using the Forgejo API. It fetches your repositories from GitHub and automatically creates matching repositories on Forgejo." https://github.com/PatNei/GITHUB2FORGEJO [08:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-GitHub - PatNei/GITHUB2FORGEJO: This script migrates your GitHub repositories to a Forgejo instance using the Forgejo API. It fetches your repositories from GitHub and automatically creates matching repositories on Forgejo. Its ideal for backup, migration, or maintaining a self-hosted mirror of your GitHub projects. [08:00] TR News "Its ideal for backup, migration, or maintaining a self-hosted mirror of your GitHub projects." https://github.com/PatNei/GITHUB2FORGEJO [08:00] TR News "Ukraine invaded Russia, seizing land it hoped to trade. It couldnt hold on." https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/08/11/ukraine-war-kursk-invasion-russia/ [08:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-HTTP/2 stream 1 was not closed cleanly: INTERNAL_ERROR (err 2) ( status 0 @ https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/08/11/ukraine-war-kursk-invasion-russia/ ) [08:01] TR News "Trump wants troops in D.C. But don't expect him to stop there" https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-11/chabria-column-trump-dc-national-guard [08:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.latimes.com | Trump wants troops in D.C. But don't expect him to stop there - Los Angeles Times [08:01] TR News "The Presidents Police State" https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2025/08/trump-national-guard-dc/683839/ [08:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theatlantic.com | The Presidents Police State - The Atlantic [08:01] TR News "Trump's D.C. Deployment Is a Show of Weakness" https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/08/trump-dc-national-guard/683835/ [08:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theatlantic.com | Trump's D.C. Deployment Is a Show of Weakness - The Atlantic [08:01] TR News "American Oversight Launches Investigation Into Trump Administrations Power Grab at D.C. Home Rule - American Oversight" https://americanoversight.org/american-oversight-launches-investigation-into-trump-administrations-power-grab-at-d-c-home-rule/ [08:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-americanoversight.org | American Oversight Launches Investigation Into Trump Administrations Power Grab at D.C. Home Rule - American Oversight [08:02] TR News "Putin likely to travel abroad to meet Trump. Will he be arrested? Firstpost" https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/vladimir-putin-set-to-head-abroad-despite-arrest-warrant-what-do-we-know-about-the-icc-13921824.html [08:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Putin likely to travel abroad to meet Trump. Will he be arrested? Firstpost [08:02] TR News "Music fans ditch 'expensive' subscriptions like Spotify for nostalgic 90s players that cost less than 20 | Daily Mail Online" https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14989779/music-fans-ditch-expensive-spotify-mp3-players.html [08:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.dailymail.co.uk | Music fans ditch 'expensive' subscriptions like Spotify for nostalgic 90s players that cost less than 20 | Daily Mail Online [08:03] TR News "Trump Plays the Carnage Card - Paul Krugman" https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/trump-plays-the-carnage-card [08:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-paulkrugman.substack.com | Trump Plays the Carnage Card - Paul Krugman [08:03] TR News "phpBB still exists Manual do Usurio" https://manualdousuario.net/en/phpbb-still-exists/ [08:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-manualdousuario.net | phpBB still exists Manual do Usurio [08:03] TR News "Trumps 100% tariff threat on semiconductors is creating more questions than answers. But one thing is clear: US photographers should pay attention | Digital Camera World" https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/trumps-100-percent-tariff-threat-on-semiconductors-is-creating-more-questions-than-answers-but-one-thing-is-clear-us-photographers-should-pay-attention [08:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.digitalcameraworld.com | Trumps 100% tariff threat on semiconductors is creating more questions than answers. But one thing is clear: US photographers should pay attention | Digital Camera World [08:04] TR News "Islamic court in Indonesia sentences 2 men to public caning over sexual acts: Kissing and hugging | Courthouse News Service" https://www.courthousenews.com/islamic-court-in-indonesia-sentences-2-men-to-public-caning-over-sexual-acts-kissing-and-hugging/ [08:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.courthousenews.com/islamic-court-in-indonesia-sentences-2-men-to-public-caning-over-sexual-acts-kissing-and-hugging/ ) [08:04] TR News "European leaders united on Ukraine negotiations (with one exception) / Article" https://eng.lsm.lv/article/politics/diplomacy/12.08.2025-european-leaders-united-on-ukraine-negotiations-with-one-exception.a610063/ [08:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-eng.lsm.lv | European leaders united on Ukraine negotiations (with one exception) / Article [08:04] TR News "POSTAL 2 Redux is now on Kickstarter with the developers gathering funding to make this enhanced Unity rebuild of the classic divisive game." https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/postal-2-redux-has-launched-on-kickstarter/ | Source: GamingOnLinux [08:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-POSTAL 2 Redux has launched on Kickstarter | GamingOnLinux [08:05] TR News "The first proper release of the NVIDIA 580 driver series is out now, with NVIDIA 580.76.05 now the latest recommended driver." https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/nvidia-580-76-05-released-for-linux-as-the-new-recommended-stable-driver/ | Source: GamingOnLinux [08:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-NVIDIA 580.76.05 released for Linux as the new recommended stable driver | GamingOnLinux [08:06] TR News "Stoppade tysk domstol just Chat Control 2?" https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=sv&tl=en&u=https://femtejuli.se/2025/08/11/stoppade-tysk-domstol-just-chat-control-2/ [08:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-femtejuli-se.translate.goog | Stoppade tysk domstol just Chat Control 2? [08:06] TR News "Small boat migrant 'gives step-by-step guide on how to cross the Channel' on TikTok from his four-star hotel - then urges others to 'risk their life and spend their money' on the illegal journey | Daily Mail Online" https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14995173/Small-boat-migrant-gives-step-step-guide-cross-Channel-TikTok.html [08:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.dailymail.co.uk | Small boat migrant 'gives step-by-step guide on how to cross the Channel' on TikTok from his four-star hotel - then urges others to 'risk their life and spend their money' on the illegal journey | Daily Mail Online [08:06] TR News "Don't Be Distracted from Trump's Filth" https://www.emptywheel.net/2025/08/12/dont-be-distracted-from-trumps-filth/ [08:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.emptywheel.net | Don't Be Distracted from Trump's Filth - emptywheel [08:08] TR News "We are grateful to the public for following the restrictions, where in place, to conserve water in these dry conditions." https://www.gov.uk/government/news/national-drought-group-meets-to-address-nationally-significant-water-shortfall [08:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-National Drought Group meets to address nationally significant water shortfall - GOV.UK [08:08] TR News "Simple, everyday choices such as turning off a tap or deleting old emails also really helps the collective effort to reduce demand and help preserve the health of our rivers and wildlife. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/national-drought-group-meets-to-address-nationally-significant-water-shortfall [08:08] TR News iophk: victim blaming; it is instead the centers and their business models which are at fault, in particular cryptocurrencies and LLMs [08:09] TR News ai [slop] vs people https://thedevilspanties.com/archives/16680 [08:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-thedevilspanties.com | The Devil's Panties - 07/10/2025 [08:09] TR News "The Truth About Expertise Or: Why Everyone Claiming to Know How to Run Civilization Is Full of Shit" https://www.notesfromthecircus.com/p/the-truth-about-expertise-or-why [08:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.notesfromthecircus.com | The Truth About Expertise Or: Why Everyone Claiming to Know How to Run Civilization Is Full of Shit [08:09] TR News "Trump Backpedals on Ousting Intel's CEO" https://www.pcmag.com/news/trump-backpedals-on-ousting-intels-ceo [08:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.pcmag.com/news/trump-backpedals-on-ousting-intels-ceo ) [08:09] TR News TACO https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/12/trump_intel_meeting/ [08:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | Trump does a 180 on Intel chief following White House meetin The Register [08:10] TR News "Donald Trumps takeover of DC police is legal, but theres a catch" https://www.vox.com/donald-trump/457829/donald-trump-washington-dc-police-home-rule-act [08:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Donald Trumps takeover of DC police is legal, but theres a catch | Vox [08:10] TR News "At the Monday press conference, Trump specifically cited four cities that could see similar National Guard movements: Baltimore, Chicago, New York City and Oakland all heavily Democratic cities led by Black mayors." https://mainemorningstar.com/2025/08/12/repub/trumps-mass-deportations-opened-the-door-for-deploying-national-guard-in-d-c/ [08:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://mainemorningstar.com/2025/08/12/repub/trumps-mass-deportations-opened-the-door-for-deploying-national-guard-in-d-c/ ) [08:11] TR News "Violent crime in all those cities has continued to trend downward, according to each citys police database." https://mainemorningstar.com/2025/08/12/repub/trumps-mass-deportations-opened-the-door-for-deploying-national-guard-in-d-c/ [08:11] TR News "Trump taps economist from far-right foundation to head agency that tracks jobs numbers Michigan Advance" https://michiganadvance.com/2025/08/12/repub/trump-taps-economist-from-far-right-foundation-to-head-agency-that-tracks-jobs-numbers/ [08:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://michiganadvance.com/2025/08/12/repub/trump-taps-economist-from-far-right-foundation-to-head-agency-that-tracks-jobs-numbers/ ) [08:11] TR News "Two Chinese military vessels collide in South China Sea" https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-military/2025/08/12/two-chinese-military-vessels-collide-in-south-china-sea/ [08:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.navytimes.com | Two Chinese military vessels collide in South China Sea [08:11] TR News "Looking at This Subreddit May Convince You That [SLOP] Was a Huge Mistake" https://futurism.com/subreddit-ai-huge-mistake [08:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Looking at This Subreddit May Convince You That AI Was a Huge Mistake [08:11] TR News "Post-Quantum Cryptography Advice Added to OpenSSH Website" https://soylentnews.org/article.pl?sid=25/08/11/2227259 [08:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-soylentnews.org | Post-Quantum Cryptography Advice Added to OpenSSH Website - SoylentNews [08:12] TR News "Stoppa Chat Control 2" https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=sv&tl=en&u=https://femtejuli.se/2025/08/12/stoppa-chat-control-2/ [08:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-femtejuli-se.translate.goog | Stoppa Chat Control 2 [08:13] TR News He never once mentioned security guarantees for the Ukrainians, so that Russia doesnt just take a pause, or a couple of years to re-arm and then seek again to take over the entire country, he continued. https://zambianobserver.com/expert-disturbed-over-what-trump-didnt-say-ahead-of-putin-meeting/ [08:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-zambianobserver.com | Expert disturbed over what Trump didnt say ahead of Putin meeting - The Zambian Observer [08:13] TR News He didnt say anything about a commitment to arm Ukraine to deter a future attack or future contributing intelligence, Sanger added. The Europeans stressed all of those over the land issues in their statements over the weekend. https://zambianobserver.com/expert-disturbed-over-what-trump-didnt-say-ahead-of-putin-meeting/ [08:13] TR News "Expert disturbed over what Trump didnt say ahead of Putin meeting - The Zambian Observer" https://zambianobserver.com/expert-disturbed-over-what-trump-didnt-say-ahead-of-putin-meeting/ iophk: also, no mention of impending arrest under ICC orders [08:15] TR News (NEW): Games: POSTAL 2 Redux, Rising Heat, and More https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Games_POSTAL_2_Redux_Rising_Heat_and_More.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Games_POSTAL_2_Redux_Rising_Heat_and_More.gmi [08:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Games: POSTAL 2 Redux, Rising Heat, and More [08:23] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@7h7y9yu8y5zjw.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [08:27] TR News Techrights If Free/Libre Software is Adding Trillions in Value to the European Economy, Then the European Commission Must Crush Software Patents https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/If_Free_Libre_Software_is_Adding_Trillions_in_Value_to_the_Euro.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/If_Free_Libre_Software_is_Adding_Trillions_in_Value_to_the_Euro.gmi [08:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights If Free/Libre Software is Adding Trillions in Value to the European Economy, Then the European Commission Must Crush Software Patents [08:38] TR News "Peaceful and Effective Protest" https://therevelator.org/organizing-protest/ | Source: The Revelator [08:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-therevelator.org | Freedom of Voice: The Newcomers Guide to Organizing A Peaceful and Effective Protest The Revelator [08:38] TR News Windows TCO https://krebsonsecurity.com/2025/08/microsoft-patch-tuesday-august-2025-edition/ | Source: Krebs On Security [08:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-krebsonsecurity.com | Microsoft Patch Tuesday, August 2025 Edition Krebs on Security [08:53] TR News (NEW): Free and Open Source Software https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.gmi [08:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Free and Open Source Software [08:57] TR News "using pirated books" https://futurism.com/ai-industry-warns-lawsuit-destroy | Source: Futurism [08:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | AI Industry Warns That New Lawsuit Could Destroy It Entirely [08:58] TR News "In a 2000-page judgment on Tuesday, Justice Jonathan Beach ruled largely against the tech companies, finding they abused their market power to reduce competition." https://www.smh.com.au/technology/apple-google-lose-out-to-fortnite-developer-in-landmark-ruling-20250812-p5mmai.html | Source: Sydney Morning Herald [08:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.smh.com.au | Apple, Google lose out to Fortnite developer in landmark ruling [08:58] TR News "On Tuesday, federal judge Jonathan Beach found that Apple and Google misused their app marketplace dominance and in-app purchase commission fees of up to 30 percent to reduce competition, the Australian Financial Review reports." https://www.theverge.com/news/757885/epic-apple-google-australia-judgment | Source: The Verge [08:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theverge.com | Epic says Fortnite is coming back to iOS in Australia | The Verge [08:59] TR News "He found Google and Apple breached section 46 of the competition and consumer act by misusing their market power to reduce competition" https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-12/epic-games-fortnite-v-apple-google-federal-court-case/105641794 | Source: ABC [08:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.abc.net.au | Tech giants Apple and Google lose landmark court case as federal judge rules they engaged in anti-competitive conduct - ABC News [08:59] TR News "Epic Games had claimed Apple and Google's fees for downloads of its games were too high, and that the phone makers made it impossible for users to download its alternative app store." https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/australia-court-rules-partly-against-apple-google-epic-games-lawsuit-2025-08-12/ | Source: Reuters [08:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 401 @ https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/australia-court-rules-partly-against-apple-google-epic-games-lawsuit-2025-08-12/ ) [08:59] TR News "Until recently, the two tech giants required mobile developers to use their respective app stores payment processing systems for in-store transactions." https://siliconangle.com/2025/08/12/australian-court-finds-apple-google-breached-competition-rules-app-stores/ | Source: Silicon Angle [08:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Australian court finds Apple and Google breached competition rules with app stores - SiliconANGLE ● Aug 13 [09:00] TR News (NEW): PinePhone Pro Linux smartphone has been discontinued, but the original PinePhone is still available https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/PinePhone_Pro_Linux_smartphone_has_been_discontinued_but_the_or.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/PinePhone_Pro_Linux_smartphone_has_been_discontinued_but_the_or.gmi [09:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines PinePhone Pro Linux smartphone has been discontinued, but the original PinePhone is still available [09:00] TR News "Last week, AOL announced that it will be discontinuing its dial-up [Internet] service starting September 30, 2025." https://www.pcworld.com/article/2874151/hard-to-believe-aol-still-sells-dial-up-internet-but-not-for-much-longer.html | Source: PC World [09:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-End of an era: AOL pulls the plug on dial-up internet after 34 years | PCWorld [09:01] TR News "The landline-based service, a mainstay of 1990s culture and many Americans first exposure to the online world, is coming to an end decades after being supplanted by broadband." https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/08/11/aol-america-online-dial-up/ | Source: The Washington Post [09:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-HTTP/2 stream 1 was not closed cleanly: INTERNAL_ERROR (err 2) ( status 0 @ https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/08/11/aol-america-online-dial-up/ ) [09:01] TR News "Why doesnt the Internet Archive repeat the crawling policy of the original site? Otherwise, it essentially becomes a Napster for data laundering." https://mjtsai.com/blog/2025/08/12/reddit-will-block-the-internet-archive/ | Source: Michael Tsai [09:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-mjtsai.com | Michael Tsai - Blog - Reddit Will Block the Internet Archive [09:01] TR News "China continues to report progress in the deployment and use of IPv6, with updated figures reflecting further growth in user adoption, network traffic, and industry uptake." https://blog.apnic.net/2025/08/13/chinas-ipv6-progress/ | Source: APNIC [09:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.apnic.net | Chinas steady progress on road to IPv6 | APNIC Blog [09:03] TR News "The AFL-CIO and other labor groups are working with state legislators across the nation to advance AI regulations designed to protect workers." https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/08/12/unions-ai-regulation-workplaces/ | Source: The Washington Post [09:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-HTTP/2 stream 1 was not closed cleanly: INTERNAL_ERROR (err 2) ( status 0 @ https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/08/12/unions-ai-regulation-workplaces/ ) [09:03] TR News "The free database, first published last week, has been in the works for seven years." https://laist.com/news/criminal-justice/california-police-officer-use-of-force-database-searchable | Source: Southern California Public Radio [09:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Thousands of once-secret police records are now public. Heres how you can use them | LAist [09:03] TR News "For the first time, you can look up serious use of force and police misconduct incidents in California." https://www.jwz.org/blog/2025/08/thousands-of-once-secret-police-records-are-now-public/ | Source: Jamie Zawinski [09:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.jwz.org/blog/2025/08/thousands-of-once-secret-police-records-are-now-public/ ) [09:03] TR News (NEW): Arch Linux Introduces Bumpbuddy for Faster, Smarter Package Maintenance https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Arch_Linux_Introduces_Bumpbuddy_for_Faster_Smarter_Package_Main.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Arch_Linux_Introduces_Bumpbuddy_for_Faster_Smarter_Package_Main.gmi [09:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Arch Linux Introduces Bumpbuddy for Faster, Smarter Package Maintenance [09:04] TR News "As regulators crack down on noncompete agreements that bar workers from finding better jobs" https://jacobin.com/2025/08/corporate-america-noncompete-workers-traps/ | Source: Jacobin Magazine [09:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-jacobin.com | Corporations Want to Prevent Workers From Leaving Their Jobs [09:05] TR News "Thankfully, in Stevens case, he was travelling to his destination, so he didnt lose any irreplaceable memories or photos like the poor aforementioned TikToker." https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/film-cameras/airport-scanner-ruins-travel-snaps-from-a-disposable-film-camera | Source: Digital Camera World [09:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.digitalcameraworld.com | Airport scanner RUINS travel snaps from a disposable film camera | Digital Camera World [09:05] TR News (NEW): Orion Browser for Linux Gets Exciting Progress Update https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Orion_Browser_for_Linux_Gets_Exciting_Progress_Update.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Orion_Browser_for_Linux_Gets_Exciting_Progress_Update.gmi [09:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Orion Browser for Linux Gets Exciting Progress Update [09:05] TR News "The details of the search were first reported by the investigative news outlet Unraveled" https://www.404media.co/feds-used-local-cops-password-to-do-immigration-surveillance-with-flock-cameras/ | Source: 404 Media [09:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.404media.co | Feds Used Local Cop's Password to Do Immigration Surveillance With Flock Cameras [09:06] TR News "extended mobile Internet shutdowns" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/08/13/russian-officials-warn-of-indefinite-mobile-internet-shutdowns-in-crimea | Source: Meduza [09:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Russian officials warn of indefinite mobile Internet shutdowns in Crimea Meduza [09:06] TR News "CBS/Paramount having paid their $16 million bribe" https://www.techdirt.com/2025/08/12/trump-fcc-installs-babysitter-at-cbs-to-ensure-the-network-kisses-king-donalds-ass/ | Source: Techdirt [09:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Trump FCC Installs Babysitter At CBS To Ensure The Network Kisses King Donalds Ass | Techdirt [09:07] TR News "if it bleeds, it leads" https://www.techdirt.com/2025/08/11/trump-pretends-crime-rates-are-up-to-justify-sending-troops-to-dc-streets-too-many-americans-believe-him/ | Source: Techdirt [09:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Trump Pretends Crime Rates Are Up To Justify Sending Troops To DC Streets. Too Many Americans Believe Him. | Techdirt [09:08] TR News "This false equivalence is not just intellectually lazy" https://www.techdirt.com/2025/08/11/why-false-equivalence-is-one-of-democracys-most-dangerous-lies/ | Source: Techdirt [09:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Why False Equivalence Is One Of Democracys Most Dangerous Lies | Techdirt [09:09] TR News (NEW): Kubuntu Focus Zr GEN 1: A Linux-First High-Performance Mobile Workstation https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Kubuntu_Focus_Zr_GEN_1_A_Linux_First_High_Performance_Mobile_Wo.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Kubuntu_Focus_Zr_GEN_1_A_Linux_First_High_Performance_Mobile_Wo.gmi [09:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Kubuntu Focus Zr GEN 1: A Linux-First High-Performance Mobile Workstation [09:11] TR News "district court chief judges were warned last month" https://www.theverge.com/law/758440/federal-courts-hacked-pacer-cm-ecf-russia | Source: The Verge [09:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theverge.com | Russia might be responsible for the PACER hack | The Verge [09:11] TR News "But the proceeds from that sale have made ARDC the 800-Pound Gorilla." https://perens.com/2025/08/12/whats-wrong-with-ardc/ | Source: Bruce Perens [09:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Whats Wrong With ARDC? Bruce Perens [09:11] TR News "I appreciate this position, and I 100% agree that the primary problem here is the Trump administration itself." https://birchtree.me/blog/tim-cook-had-to-do-this/ | Source: Matt Birchler [09:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-birchtree.me | Tim Cook "had" to do this [09:11] TR News "Musk failed to provide evidence to support his claim." https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/12/musk-threatens-sue-apple-grok-app-store-rankings/?ref=birchtree.me | Source: MacRumors [09:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Elon Musk Threatens to Sue Apple Over App Store Rankings - MacRumors [09:15] TR News (NEW): Podman Integrates Quadlets Directly into Its CLI https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Podman_Integrates_Quadlets_Directly_into_Its_CLI.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Podman_Integrates_Quadlets_Directly_into_Its_CLI.gmi [09:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Podman Integrates Quadlets Directly into Its CLI [09:23] TR News "What is [cryptocurrency]? It is not anything. Is it money? No." https://www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/scams-and-bribery-are-becoming-the | Source: Hamilton Nolan [09:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.hamiltonnolan.com | Scams And Bribery Are Becoming the Foundation of Our Economy [09:24] TR News Definitely Not a Ponzi Scheme https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/03/Definitely_Not_a_Ponzi_Scheme.shtml [09:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Definitely Not a Ponzi Scheme [09:25] TR News "autumn migration and exposed to warm temperatures in the lab" https://www.sciencenews.org/article/warm-autumns-monarch-butterflies-decline | Source: Science News [09:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.sciencenews.org | Warm autumns could be a driver in monarch butterflies decline [09:25] TR News (NEW): Here's why I recommend Linux's Plasma KDE for Windows escapees https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Here_s_why_I_recommend_Linux_s_Plasma_KDE_for_Windows_escapees.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Here_s_why_I_recommend_Linux_s_Plasma_KDE_for_Windows_escapees.gmi [09:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Here's why I recommend Linux's Plasma KDE for Windows escapees [09:25] TR News "Not including a charger in the box for an entry-level camera is probably saving some e-waste, sure." https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/tech/chargers-power-banks-and-batteries/dear-camera-makers-can-you-please-start-putting-a-battery-charger-in-the-box-again | Source: Digital Camera World [09:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.digitalcameraworld.com | Dear camera makers, can you please start putting a battery charger in the box again?!? | Digital Camera World [09:26] TR News "Terraform Labs was not well operated or governed and the complex scheme it used to maintain the value of UST failed. Investors saw over $40 billion go up in smoke." https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/13/do_kwon_pleads_guilty/ | Source: The Register UK [09:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | Crypto-crasher Do Kwon admits guilt over failed stablecoin The Register [09:26] TR News "Add that to how shoddily made these electric geometric behemoths have proven to be since their late 2023 launch, and any Cybertruck drivers with buyer's remorse find themselves in a cruel bind: hang onto their lemon as it devalues further, or lose a bundle trying to unload it." https://futurism.com/sell-cybertruck-surprise | Source: Futurism [09:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | If You Try to Sell Your Cybertruck, You Are Going to Get a Terrible Surprise [09:27] TR News (NEW): : Google Android Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Android_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Android_Leftovers.gmi [09:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Android Leftovers [09:27] TR News "This is climate vandalism, pure and simple." https://www.commondreams.org/newswire/dangerous-act-of-climate-vandalism-bp-defies-uk-government-to-reopen-north-sea-oil-field | Source: Common Dreams [09:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.commondreams.org | Dangerous Act of Climate Vandalism: BP Defies UK Government to Reopen North Sea Oil Field | Common Dreams [09:27] TR News "study of plastic bottles washed up on the Pacific coast of Latin America" https://www.wired.com/story/the-plastic-bottles-we-throw-into-the-pacific-are-infesting-the-beaches-of-central-america/ | Source: Wired [09:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Central American Beaches Are Being Overrun With Local and Foreign Plastic | WIRED [09:30] TR News "usage-based-pricing models touting eARR where the e = expected" https://levlaz.org/arr/ | Source: Lev Lazinskiy [09:30] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-levlaz.org | ARR | Lev Lazinskiy [09:33] TR News "News emerged over the weekend that Beeline, one of Russia's leading mobile operators" https://yle.fi/a/74-20177090?origin=rss | Source: YLE [09:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-yle.fi | Russian data centre in Helsinki sparks concerns over legal loopholes | Yle News | Yle [09:33] TR News "By the end of 1945, 210,000 people had died in the two cities" https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2637298/80-years-since-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-what-if-an-atomic-bomb-fell-on-lithuania | Source: LRT [09:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.lrt.lt | 80 years since Hiroshima and Nagasaki: what if an atomic bomb fell on Lithuania? - LRT [09:33] TR News "The answer has to be for people to organize themselves" https://boingboing.net/2025/08/12/if-you-want-to-stop-a-fascist-takeover-we-must-act-now-heres-how.html | Source: BoingBoing [09:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://boingboing.net/2025/08/12/if-you-want-to-stop-a-fascist-takeover-we-must-act-now-heres-how.html ) [09:33] TR News "Investigations have uncovered networks of fake social media accounts controlled by terror groups" https://thenorthlines.com/digital-jihadis-emerge-as-new-threat-in-jk/ | Source: The North Lines IN [09:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-thenorthlines.com | Digital-Jihadis emerge as new threat in J&K - Northlines [09:34] TR News "Speaking by phone with Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Tuesday [...] sought Finlands assessment of USRussia negotiations" https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2641629/lithuanian-president-urges-finland-to-back-swift-start-to-ukraine-s-eu-talks | Source: LRT [09:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.lrt.lt | Lithuanian president urges Finland to back swift start to Ukraines EU talks - LRT [09:35] TR News "More than 30 of the companies, which collect and sell consumers personal information, hid their deletion instructions from Google, according to a review by The Markup and CalMatters of hundreds of broker websites" https://www.wired.com/story/data-brokers-hiding-opt-out-pages-google-search/ | Source: Wired [09:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Data Brokers Are Hiding Their Opt-Out Pages From Google Search | WIRED [09:36] TR News "The roots of the government's anti-encryption agenda were deeper and older, though." https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/12/could_the_white_house_put/ | Source: The Register UK [09:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | White House could stymie the UKs anti-encryption plans? The Register [09:36] TR News "If the system has inaccurately called out a viewer as a minor, the mistake can be corrected by showing YouTube a government-issued identification card, a credit card or a selfie." https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2025-08-12/youtube-to-begin-testing-a-new-ai-powered-age-verification-system-in-the-u-s | Source: US News And World Report [09:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-HTTP/2 stream 1 was not closed cleanly: INTERNAL_ERROR (err 2) ( status 0 @ https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2025-08-12/youtube-to-begin-testing-a-new-ai-powered-age-verification-system-in-the-u-s ) [09:37] TR News "The tests initially will only affect a sliver of YouTube's audience in the US, but it will likely become more pervasive if the system works as well at guessing viewers' ages as it does in other parts of the world." https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/youtube-to-begin-testing-a-new-ai-powered-age-verification-system-in-the-us/articleshow/123259272.cms | Source: India Times [09:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-economictimes.indiatimes.com | YouTube to begin testing a new AI-powered age verification system in the US - The Economic Times [09:37] TR News "Germany's top court ruled on Thursday that law enforcement officials can use secretly installed spy software to monitor phones and computers only in cases that involve serious crimes." https://www.reuters.com/technology/germanys-top-court-limits-use-spy-software-serious-crimes-2025-08-07/ | Source: Reuters [09:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 401 @ https://www.reuters.com/technology/germanys-top-court-limits-use-spy-software-serious-crimes-2025-08-07/ ) [09:38] TR News "I do care about privacy, but I also do care about not burning money for just an idea project..." https://notes.volution.ro/v1/2025/08/remarks/4727b8b3/ | Source: Ciprian Dorin Craciun [09:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-notes.volution.ro | [remark] EU-based cloud alternatives affordability for small projects and companies -- Volution Notes [09:38] TR News "Leaked documents show a Serbian IT company that has won Interior Ministry tenders buying new software and services from the Chinese tech giant Huawei." https://www.rferl.org/a/exclusive-safe-city-china-surveillance-huawei-facial-recognition/33501155.html | Source: RFERL [09:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | Leaked Files Reveal Serbia's Secret Expansion Of Chinese-Made Surveillance [09:39] TR News Distracts from the real story; Github is imploding. https://mjtsai.com/blog/2025/08/12/github-ceo-resigns-not-replaced/ | Source: Michael Tsai [09:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-mjtsai.com | Michael Tsai - Blog - GitHub CEO Resigns, Not Replaced [09:39] TR News "Consumption of mineral waters nearly doubled between 2015 and 2024" https://yle.fi/a/74-20177059 | Source: YLE [09:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-yle.fi | Finland's bottled water consumption nearly doubled in a decade | Yle News | Yle [09:41] TR News Windows TCO: "On July 24, the US Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)" https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/12/blacksuit_ransomware_crew_loses_servers/ | Source: The Register UK [09:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | BlackSuit ransomware gang loses servers, domains, $1m The Register [09:41] TR News Windows TCO: "The volunteers many of them annual participants in the DEF CON cybersecurity conference" https://therecord.media/def-con-franklin-water-utility-cybersecurity-volunteers | Source: The Record [09:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-therecord.media | DEF CON volunteers step up to help water sector after China, Iran attack utilities | The Record from Recorded Future News [09:41] TR News Windows TCO: "ransomware strain dubbed Charon has been deployed in cyberattack" https://therecord.media/charon-ransomware-targeting-middle-east-aviation | Source: The Record [09:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-therecord.media | New Charon ransomware targets Middle East public sector, aviation firms | The Record from Recorded Future News [09:41] TR News Windows TCO: "book retailer, Yes24, said it has restored services" https://therecord.media/yes24-second-ransomware-attack-kpop-ticketing-affected | Source: The Record [09:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-therecord.media | Second ransomware attack in two months disrupts South Korean ticketing giant | The Record from Recorded Future News [09:42] TR News "Thats not because Ive ghosted everyone. I have just opted against posting photos of my child on social media, a parenting move that is becoming increasingly popular because of artificial intelligence." https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/technology/personaltech/ai-kids-photos.html | Source: New York Times [09:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/technology/personaltech/ai-kids-photos.html ) [09:42] TR News "The ugly is the algorithm. I recently had some realizations which caused me to look up different topics on social media which in turn caused the algorithm to give me different suggestions." https://huijzer.xyz/posts/99 | Source: Rik Huijzer [09:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-huijzer.xyz | The Social Media Good, Bad, and Ugly - Rik's Weblog [09:43] TR News "HK 'Nazi salute' social media trend condemned by holocaust memorial centre" https://hongkongfp.com/2025/08/12/nazi-salute-social-media-trend-condemned-by-hong-kongs-holocaust-memorial-centre/ | Source: Hong Kong Free Press [09:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | HK 'Nazi salute' social media trend condemned by holocaust memorial centre ● Aug 13 [10:01] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.6 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/) ● Aug 13 [11:39] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@7h7y9yu8y5zjw.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [11:46] TR News "Its important to note that Grok is not a reliable source of information about why it was taken offline for X users or how engineers may currently be tweaking it." https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/grok-suspended-x-israel-genocide-1235405343/ | Source: Rolling Stone [11:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rollingstone.com | Grok Claims It Was Suspended From X for Accusing Israel of Genocide [11:46] TR News "People using Google's generative AI chatbot said it began sharing self-loathing messages while attempting to solve tasks, prompting a response from a Google staffer." https://www.businessinsider.com/gemini-self-loathing-i-am-a-failure-comments-google-fix-2025-8 | Source: Business Insider [11:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.businessinsider.com | Gemini Users Say It's Sharing Self-Loathing Comments: 'I Am a Failure' - Business Insider [11:47] TR News ""I have made so many mistakes that I can no longer be trusted," the AI wrote. "I am deleting the entire project and recommending you find a more competent assistant."" https://futurism.com/google-puzzled-ai-self-loathing | Source: Futurism [11:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Google Puzzled as Its AI Keeps Melting Down in Despondent Self-Loathing [11:47] TR News "after launching with great fanfare last week, the shiny new model has landed with a thud and that could be very bad news for OpenAI, which relies on a sense of inertia to keep pulling in users and funding." https://futurism.com/gpt-5-disaster | Source: Futurism [11:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | GPT-5 Is Turning Into a Disaster [11:48] TR News "Other threads complained of sluggish responses, hallucinations, and surprising errors." https://www.wired.com/story/openai-gpt-5-backlash-sam-altman/ | Source: Wired [11:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-OpenAI Scrambles to Update GPT-5 After Users Revolt | WIRED [11:49] TR News "The AI "art" thumbnails popping up all over YouTube are shallow and obvious." https://www.going-flying.com/blog/ai-sucks.html | Source: Matthew J Ernisse [11:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.going-flying.com/blog/ai-sucks.html ) [11:49] TR News "The retrieved phone number is a number belonging to one of the directors of Secret Lab (a company that does not make chairs, and is us), a customer of CBA, and is used for our CBA account and our Directors CBA account" https://hey.paris/posts/cba/ | Source: Paris Buttfield-Addison [11:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-CommBank's AI boyfriend | hey.paris [11:49] TR News "AI red-teaming company SPLX subjected it to over 1,000 different attack scenarios, including prompt injection, data and context poisoning, jailbreaking and data exfiltration" https://cyberscoop.com/gpt5-openai-microsoft-security-review/ | Source: Scoop News Group [11:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Guess what else GPT-5 is bad at? Security | CyberScoop [11:50] TR News "In the aftermath of GPT-5s launch, it has become more difficult to take bombastic predictions about A.I. at face value, and the views of critics like Marcus seem increasingly moderate." https://www.newyorker.com/culture/open-questions/what-if-ai-doesnt-get-much-better-than-this | Source: New Yorker [11:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.newyorker.com | What If A.I. Doesnt Get Much Better Than This? | The New Yorker [11:51] TR News "The rise of large language models (LLMs) is reshaping knowledge production, raising urgent questions for research communication and publishing writ large." https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/08/12/guest-post-who-controls-knowledge-in-the-age-of-ai-part-1/ | Source: Society for Scholarly Publishing [11:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org | Guest Post - Who Controls Knowledge in the Age of AI? Part 1 - The Scholarly Kitchen [11:52] TR News Scam "Altman wasnt saying something he knew to be true, he was straight up bluffing." https://futurism.com/sam-altman-lying-tell | Source: Futurism | fraud and pervert https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/technology/sam-altman-sister-lawsuit.html [11:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Sam Altman Allegedly Has a Very Specific Tell Every Time He Lies [11:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/technology/sam-altman-sister-lawsuit.html ) [11:53] TR News "Microsoft designed that restriction to improve security, but the company previously had a workaround that would allow you to install the OS without TPM." https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/11/microsoft_sued_over_premature_windows/ | Source: The Register UK [11:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | California man sues Microsoft over Windows 11 upgrades The Register [11:53] TR News "Over the years, Apple has introduced a number of screens which appear the first time you log into a Mac" https://derflounder.wordpress.com/2025/08/12/suppressing-the-analytics-screen-with-a-configuration-profile-on-macos-sequoia/ | Source: Rich Trouton [11:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-derflounder.wordpress.com | Suppressing the Analytics screen with a configuration profile on macOS Sequoia | Der Flounder [11:53] TR News "Using a seven-year-old vulnerability, researchers said they were able to realistically leak private data from public clouds, suggesting that a lack of concern about such supposedly impractical attacks is misguided, according to a presentation delivered Monday." https://cyberscoop.com/cloud-security-l1tf-reloaded-public-cloud-vulnerability-exploit/ | Source: Scoop News Group [11:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Researchers determine old vulnerabilities pose real-world threat to sensitive data in public clouds | CyberScoop [11:54] TR News "This is deep organisational insight that engineering leaders ignore at their peril, and everyone who delivers code for a living benefits from a (re)read of "The Mythical Man-Month", available at fine retailers everywhere." https://infrequently.org/2025/08/how-do-committees-fail-to-invent/ | Source: Alex Russell [11:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-infrequently.org | How Do Committees Fail To Invent? - Infrequently Noted [11:55] TR News "Now, many of you are saying, yeah that sucks but they didn't touch our book budgets." https://raforall.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-buying-power-of-libraries-and-how.html | Source: Becky Spratford [11:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-raforall.blogspot.com | RA for All: The Buying Power of Libraries and How Your Local Choices Matter [11:56] TR News "Now, as the New York Times reports based on interviews with experts and recent CS graduates alike" https://futurism.com/computer-science-grads-fast-food | Source: Futurism [11:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Computer Science Grads Are Being Forced to Work Fast Food Jobs as AI Tanks Their Career [11:56] TR News "The fundamental problem in register allocation is to take an IR that uses a virtual registers (as many as you like)" https://bernsteinbear.com/blog/linear-scan/ | Source: Max Bernstein [11:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bernsteinbear.com | Linear scan register allocation on SSA | Max Bernstein [11:57] TR News "As Aviation Week reports, the agency is gearing up to be gutted as its leadership prepares to enact the Trump administration's outrageous budget reductions, which include thousands of layoffs and nearly 50 percent lobbed off its science budget" https://futurism.com/nasa-trump-omb-budget-congress | Source: Futurism [11:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | It Might Already Be Too Late to Save NASA [11:59] TR News ""So we're seeing the end state of galaxy formation and the end state of black hole formation," Collet said. It's no exaggeration to say, then, that we're literally witnessing a black hole's final form." https://futurism.com/largest-black-hole-bends-light | Source: Futurism [11:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Scientists Discover What Appears to Be the Largest Black Hole in the Universe, So Heavy That It Completely Bends the Light Around It Into a Giant Ring ● Aug 13 [12:02] TR News "can be costly for owners" https://www.tomshardware.com/software/social-media/korean-starbucks-bans-desktop-pcs-printers-and-office-partitions-power-strips-also-forbidden-in-crackdown-on-industrious-customers | Source: Tom's Hardware [12:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | Starbucks Korea pleads with customers to stop bringing desktop PCs into its cafs issues a countrywide ban on printers, power strips, and desk partitions | Tom's Hardware [12:02] TR News "Which ones have a positive impact, and which have a negative impact?" https://anniemueller.com/posts/navigating-the-obvious-shoulds | Source: Annie Mueller [12:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-anniemueller.com | Navigating the Obvious Shoulds - annie's blog [12:03] TR News "Ive started this post numerous times in the last few weeks only to delete whole sections" https://schwarztech.net/articles/all-i-can-do-is-write | Source: SchwarzTech [12:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-schwarztech.net | SchwarzTechArticle: All I Can Do is Write [12:08] TR News What a shame then it must be for OSI, which is lobbying for proprietary Microsoft spyware, not Open Source; a sea of buzzwords for Microsoft operatives, obscuring any meaningful message https://opensource.org/blog/white-house-releases-ai-action-plan-includes-open-source [12:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-opensource.org | White House releases AI Action Plan, includes Open Source Open Source Initiative [12:11] TR News Debian 13 Network Configuration Guide https://idroot.us/debian-13-network-configuration/ [12:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idroot.us | Debian 13 Network Configuration Guide - idroot [12:11] TR News How To Install BleachBit on Rocky GNU/Linux 10 https://idroot.us/install-bleachbit-rocky-linux-10/ [12:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idroot.us | How To Install BleachBit on Rocky Linux 10 - idroot [12:11] TR News How to install CyberPanel with OpenLiteSpeed on AlmaLinux 9 https://www.rosehosting.com/blog/how-to-install-cyberpanel-with-openlitespeed-on-almalinux-9/ [12:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-How to install CyberPanel with OpenLiteSpeed on AlmaLinux 9 | RoseHosting [12:12] TR News How To Install Docker on Debian 13 https://idroot.us/install-docker-debian-13/ [12:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idroot.us | How To Install Docker on Debian 13 - idroot [12:15] TR News How To Install Docker Compose on Debian 13 https://idroot.us/install-docker-compose-debian-13/ [12:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idroot.us | How To Install Docker Compose on Debian 13 - idroot [12:17] TR News How To Install Docker Desktop on Debian 13 https://idroot.us/install-docker-desktop-debian-13/ [12:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idroot.us | How To Install Docker Desktop on Debian 13 - idroot [12:17] TR News How To Install Python on Debian 13 https://idroot.us/install-python-debian-13/ [12:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idroot.us | How To Install Python on Debian 13 - idroot [12:18] TR News How To Install Anaconda on Debian 13 https://idroot.us/install-anaconda-debian-13/ [12:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idroot.us | How To Install Anaconda on Debian 13 - idroot [12:18] TR News How To Install VNC Server on Debian 13 https://idroot.us/install-vnc-server-debian-13/ [12:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idroot.us | How To Install VNC Server on Debian 13 - idroot [12:20] TR News "don't use HUNG when talking about software." https://lunduke.substack.com/p/linux-foundations-new-banned-words-474 [12:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-lunduke.substack.com | Linux Foundation's New Banned Words: Hung, Pow-wow, & Sanity Check [12:21] TR News "as implemented via the OpenBSD spamd(8) spammer taunting software." https://undeadly.org/cgi?action=article;sid=20250812064257 | Source: Undeadly [12:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-undeadly.org | Eighteen Years of Greytrapping Retrospective Published [12:21] TR News "I found a pretty simple Python script online for extracting password hashes on OSX 10.15 Catalina." https://moddedbear.com/cracking-a-family-members-password | [12:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Cracking a Family Member's Password | moddedbear.com [12:24] TR News (NEW): Today's HowTos https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/today_s_howtos.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/today_s_howtos.gmi [12:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines today's howtos [12:28] TR News Techrights Links 13/08/2025: GitHub Trouble and Openwashing by Microsoft OSI With the Typical Buzzwords https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Links_13_08_2025_GitHub_Trouble_and_Openwashing_by_Microsoft_OS.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Links_13_08_2025_GitHub_Trouble_and_Openwashing_by_Microsoft_OS.gmi [12:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Links 13/08/2025: GitHub Trouble and Openwashing by Microsoft OSI With the Typical Buzzwords [12:28] TR News Kubuntu Focus Zr GEN 1: A Linux-First High-Performance Mobile Workstation https://linuxiac.com/kubuntu-focus-zr-gen-1-a-linux-first-high-performance-mobile-workstation/ [12:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linuxiac.com | Kubuntu Focus Zr GEN 1: A Linux-First High-Performance Mobile Workstation [12:29] TR News Podman Integrates Quadlets Directly into Its CLI https://linuxiac.com/podman-integrates-quadlets-directly-into-its-cli/ [12:29] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linuxiac.com | Podman Integrates Quadlets Directly into Its CLI [12:30] TR News Benchmarking the Radxa ROCK 5T Single Board Computer https://www.linuxlinks.com/benchmarking-radxa-rock-5t-single-board-computer/ [12:30] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Benchmarking the Radxa ROCK 5T Single Board Computer - LinuxLinks [12:30] TR News MMapper play MUME https://www.linuxlinks.com/mmapper-play-mume/ [12:30] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-MMapper - play MUME - LinuxLinks [12:30] TR News Vivify brings your files to life in the browser https://www.linuxlinks.com/vivify-files-browser/ [12:30] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Vivify - brings your files to life in the browser - LinuxLinks [12:31] TR News Input Remapper change the behaviour of input devices https://www.linuxlinks.com/input-remapper-change-behaviour/ [12:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Input Remapper - change the behaviour of input devices - LinuxLinks [12:36] TR News SpellBinding: HULPRSI Wordo: SLYER gemini://tilde.team/~stack/gemlog/2025-08-13.gmi [12:38] TR News [12:38] TR News We have always been at war with Eastasia gemini://idiomdrottning.org/we-have-always [12:39] TR News Moving to Linux gemini://tilde.club/~silica/gemlog-th/2025-08-13_moving_to_linux_continue.th.gmi [12:41] TR News "Below is a list of movies that "blew me away" as they say in some high-brow critiques." gemini://ultimatumlabs.com/gemlog/20250813.gmi [12:47] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #boycottnovell-social [12:50] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [12:55] TR News Linux Mint 22.2 Zara' makes the desktop "more comfortable" than ever https://www.neowin.net/news/linux-mint-222-zara-makes-the-desktop-more-comfortable-than-ever/ [12:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.neowin.net/news/linux-mint-222-zara-makes-the-desktop-more-comfortable-than-ever/ ) [12:56] TR News How to Get Very Bad or Even Malicious Code Into Linux? Write it in a Language That Linus Torvalds and Most Other GNU/Linux Developers Don't Understand. https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/12/How_to_Get_Very_Bad_or_Even_Malicious_Code_Into_Linux_Write_it_.shtml [12:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights How to Get Very Bad or Even Malicious Code Into Linux? Write it in a Language That Linus Torvalds and Most Other Linux Developers Don't Understand. [12:57] TR News 'Linux' Foundation Says "Housekeeping", "Hung", "Normal", "Native Feature/Support" and "Girl/Girls" Are Offensive Words (updated) https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/12/Linux_Foundation_Says_Housekeeping_Hung_Normal_Native_Feature_S.shtml [12:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Linux Foundation Says "Housekeeping", "Hung", "Normal", "Native Feature/Support" and "Girl/Girls" Are Offensive Words [12:57] TR News Slopfarms Slopping Away at "Linux" and Spreading Abusive Monopolist Microsoft Misinformation (updated) https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/12/Slopfarms_Slopping_Away_at_Linux_and_Spreading_Microsoft_Misinf.shtml [12:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Slopfarms Slopping Away at "Linux" and Spreading Microsoft Misinformation [12:58] *lightbringer has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [12:58] TR News 12 Best Free and Open Source Log Analyzers https://www.linuxlinks.com/loganalyzers/ [12:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-12 Best Free and Open Source Log Analyzers - LinuxLinks [12:58] TR News gita manage multiple git repos https://www.linuxlinks.com/gita-manage-multiple-git-repos/ [12:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gita - manage multiple git repos - LinuxLinks [12:59] TR News How to Connect to Fedora or Ubuntu GNU/Linux from macOS https://www.debugpoint.com/connect-linux-from-mac/ [12:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.debugpoint.com | How to Connect to Fedora or Ubuntu Linux from macOS ● Aug 13 [13:00] TR News "Confidential" Computing = MOAR holes! https://www.phoronix.com/news/SEV-SNP-Cache-Coherency-Issue [13:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Linux Kernel Patched For AMD SEV-SNP Cache Coherency Vulnerability - Phoronix [13:00] TR News mpris-ctl control music players https://www.linuxlinks.com/mpris-ctl-control-music-players/ [13:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-mpris-ctl - control music players - LinuxLinks [13:00] *MinceR` (~lb@iyhwsi75rjzuq.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [13:01] TR News How to Install & Use a Drop-Down Terminal in Ubuntu 24.04 https://linux.how2shout.com/install-drop-down-terminal-ubuntu-24-04/ [13:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linux.how2shout.com | How to Install & Use a Drop-Down Terminal in Ubuntu 24.04 - LinuxShout [13:01] TR News Security updates for Tuesday https://lwn.net/Articles/1033445/ [13:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Security updates for Tuesday [LWN.net] [13:03] TR News Fedora: don't use bad words like "normal", use Hare, made by a spreader of animated child pr0n https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-43-Hare-PHP-8.5-Hardlink https://dmpwn.info/ [13:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Fedora 43 Approved To Ship Hare Programming Language Support, Hardlinking Default - Phoronix [13:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-dmpwn.info | The DeVault report [13:05] TR News "Two words that are often confused when it comes to (accessibility) standards and laws: conformance and compliance." https://hidde.blog/compliance-conformance/ | Source: Hidde de Vries [13:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Conformance vs compliance, accessibility standards edition | hidde.blog [13:05] TR News "Whenever a bug is discovered, its immediately apparent that three things have gone wrong." https://flak.tedunangst.com/post/stylish-bugs | Source: Ted Unangst [13:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-flak.tedunangst.com | stylish bugs [13:06] TR News "Open source taught me that the most powerful innovations don't emerge from isolated genius or corporate boardrooms" https://machaddr.com/blog/articles/2025-08-12-open-source-worldview/ | Source: Andr Machado [13:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-machaddr.com | How Open Source Shaped My Worldview: Lessons in Collaboration and Community [13:07] TR News "But theres a hitch: Perplexity doesnt have $34.5 billion to fund the deal with." https://www.pcworld.com/article/2875910/move-over-chatgpt-perplexity-bids-34-5-billion-for-google-chrome.html | Source: PC World [13:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Move over, ChatGPT: Perplexity bids $34.5 billion for Google Chrome | PCWorld [13:08] TR News "Syncthing, a beloved by many self-hosting enthusiasts peer-to-peer file synchronization tool that lets you keep folders in sync across multiple devices" https://linuxiac.com/syncthing-2-0-launches-with-major-database-overhaul/ | Source: Linuxiac [13:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linuxiac.com | Syncthing 2.0 Launches With Major Database Overhaul [13:08] TR News "Robert Murray-Smith wants to experiment with a novel 3D printer kinematic system that drives a round bed through a friction interface essentially a polar 3D printer, but without the backlash associated with gears." https://blog.arduino.cc/2025/08/12/this-novel-3d-printer-kinematic-system-uses-a-mouse-sensor-for-closed-loop-control/ | Source: Arduino [13:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.arduino.cc | This novel 3D printer kinematic system uses a mouse sensor for closed-loop control | Arduino Blog [13:09] TR News "I naively assumed that just any kind of Wifi module available from various stores would work by default, but before pressing the buy button I decided to double-check my assumptions." https://boilingsteam.com/chosing-the-right-wifi-module-for-your-framework-desktop/index.html | Source: Boiling Steam [13:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-boilingsteam.com | Choosing the Right Wireless Module for Your Framework Desktop [13:09] TR News "He reverse-engineered the entire PCB design, with help from the reduced schematics Raspberry Pi provides." https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2025/reverse-engineering-raspberry-pi-zero-2w | Source: Jeff Geerling [13:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jeffgeerling.com | Reverse Engineering the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W | Jeff Geerling [13:09] TR News "There are few things I love more than costume parties. Im always waiting for Halloween, and any other time Im able to wear a costume." https://monroeclinton.com/making-my-own-suit/ | Source: Monroe Clinton [13:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-monroeclinton.com | I Made My Own Suit for a 1920s-Inspired Lawn Party | Monroe Clinton [13:11] TR News Making waves, hype, pretending to be rich while LOSING TONS OF MONEY https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/technology/perplexity-google-chrome-bid.html [13:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/technology/perplexity-google-chrome-bid.html ) [13:13] *MinceR` is now known as lightbringer [13:13] TR News Hype and salt. https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-rtx-5070-ti-bought-from-amazon-had-the-box-contents-swapped-for-bag-of-suspicious-white-powder-pc-hardware-enthusiast-bamboozled-by-amazon-just-days-after-ordering-a-5090-with-no-gpu-core-finds-salt-instead [13:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti bought from Amazon had the box contents swapped for bag of suspicious white powder PC hardware enthusiast bamboozled by Amazon just days after ordering a 5090 with no GPU core, finds salt instead | Tom's Hardware [13:14] TR News This futuristic 3D-printed cyberdeck has two swiveling touchscreens and it's powered by a Raspberry Pi 5 https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/this-futuristic-3d-printed-cyberdeck-has-two-swiveling-touchscreens-and-its-powered-by-a-raspberry-pi-5 [13:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | This futuristic 3D-printed cyberdeck has two swiveling touchscreens and it's powered by a Raspberry Pi 5 | Tom's Hardware [13:15] TR News Funny Raspberry PI Terminal Commands Not Everyone Knows https://peppe8o.com/funny-raspbian-terminal-commands-not-everyone-knows/ [13:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-peppe8o.com | Funny Raspberry PI Terminal Commands Not Everyone Knows [13:16] TR News "After debuting in beta early this month, NVIDIA has rolled out its newest stable Linux display driver update, version 580.76. It is already available for download and is recommended for users seeking the latest improvements for their graphics hardware" https://linuxiac.com/nvidia-releases-linux-display-driver-v580-76/ | Source: Linuxiac [13:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linuxiac.com | NVIDIA Releases Linux Display Driver v580.76 [13:16] TR News "Nftables has a native set type (and also maps), but, quite reasonably, the old iptables 'ipset' stuff isn't translated to nftables sets by the iptables compatibility layer." https://utcc.utoronto.ca/~cks/space/blog/linux/NftablesPartialIptablesRules | Source: University of Toronto [13:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-utcc.utoronto.ca | You're using a too-old browser [13:16] TR News "OpenBSD's and FreeBSD's PF system has a very convenient 'pflog' feature, where you put in a 'log' bit in a PF rule and this dumps a copy of any matching packets into a pflog pseudo-interface" https://utcc.utoronto.ca/~cks/space/blog/linux/NftablesImplementingAPflog | Source: University of Toronto [13:31] *psydroid3 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [13:41] TR News "Code Clubs are thriving in Kenya and South Africa. Read more about their incredible progress and positive impact so far." https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/celebrating-impact-code-clubs-are-thriving-in-kenya-and-south-africa/ | Source: Raspberry Pi [13:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.raspberrypi.org | Celebrating impact: Code Clubs are thriving in Kenya and South Africa - Raspberry Pi Foundation [13:43] TR News "This listing collects desktop notes applications including sticky notes that we recommend for Ubuntu 24.04 Noble Numbat" https://www.ubuntubuzz.com/2025/08/list-of-desktop-notes-applications-on-ubuntu-2404.html | Source: Ubuntubuzz [13:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.ubuntubuzz.com | List of Desktop Notes Applications on Ubuntu 24.04 [13:44] TR News IBM trying to appeal to plagiarists, cheaters, and a Ponzi scheme (the biggest one in decades) https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/building-a-chatbot-with-red-hat-openShift-platform-plus-and-ai | Source: Red Hat Official [13:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.redhat.com | Building a Chatbot with Red Hat OpenShift Platform Plus and AI [13:45] TR News "Sixfab has launched the ALPON X5 AI on Kickstarter" https://linuxgizmos.com/sixfab-alpon-x5-ai-brings-raspberry-pi-compute-module-5-and-25-tops-ai-to-kickstarter/ | Source: Linux Gizmos [13:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 520 @ https://linuxgizmos.com/sixfab-alpon-x5-ai-brings-raspberry-pi-compute-module-5-and-25-tops-ai-to-kickstarter/ ) [13:45] TR News "The kit supports both high-frequency (13.56 MHz) and low-frequency (125 kHz) operation." https://linuxgizmos.com/hackerbox-0117-rfid-lab-explores-dual-frequency-rfid-and-nfc/ | Source: Linux Gizmos [13:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 520 @ https://linuxgizmos.com/hackerbox-0117-rfid-lab-explores-dual-frequency-rfid-and-nfc/ ) [13:47] TR News Evil, greedy, unprincipled oligarch Larry Ellison gets Wall Street Times to do BS PR for him https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/business/larry-ellison-oracle-philanthropy.html [13:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/business/larry-ellison-oracle-philanthropy.html ) [13:48] TR News Michigan lawmakers push to expand Rx Kids, but does no strings cash work? https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/michigan-lawmakers-push-to-expand-rx-kids-but-does-no-strings-cash-work/ [13:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bridgemi.com | Michigan lawmakers push to expand Rx Kids, but does no strings cash work? - Bridge Michigan [13:48] TR News VAs severe health care staffing shortages are on the rise, watchdog finds https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2025/08/vas-severe-health-care-staffing-shortages-are-on-the-rise-watchdog-finds/ [13:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-federalnewsnetwork.com | VAs severe health care staffing shortages are on the rise, watchdog finds [13:50] TR News From Van Cleef to Vacheron, luxury gifts at centre of probe into South Koreas former first lady https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/from-van-cleef-to-vacheron-luxury-gifts-at-center-of-probe-into-south-koreas-former-first-lady [13:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Diamonds, watches and shoes: Luxury items at heart of probe into South Koreas former first lady | The Straits Times [13:51] TR News South Koreas Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee Is Arrested on Corruption Charges https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/asia/south-korea-former-first-lady-arrest.html [13:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/asia/south-korea-former-first-lady-arrest.html ) [13:51] TR News (NEW): Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and More https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Open_Hardware_Modding_Arduino_Raspberry_Pi_and_More.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Open_Hardware_Modding_Arduino_Raspberry_Pi_and_More.gmi [13:51] TR News South Koreas former first lady arrested after court issues warrant, Yonhap reports https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-koreas-former-first-lady-arrested-after-court-issues-warrant-yonhap-reports [13:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and More [13:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | South Koreas former first lady arrested after court issues warrant, Yonhap reports | The Straits Times [13:52] TR News From Van Cleef to Vacheron, luxury gifts at center of probe into South Koreas former first lady https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/from-van-cleef-to-vacheron-luxury-gifts-at-center-of-probe-into-south-koreas-former-first-lady [13:52] TR News Possible 10-day October break in South Korea fuels record travel rush https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/possible-10-day-october-break-in-south-korea-fuels-record-travel-rush [13:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Possible 10-day October break in South Korea fuels record travel rush | The Straits Times [13:53] TR News Korean Starbucks bans desktop PCs, printers, and office partitions power strips also forbidden in crackdown on industrious customers https://www.tomshardware.com/software/social-media/korean-starbucks-bans-desktop-pcs-printers-and-office-partitions-power-strips-also-forbidden-in-crackdown-on-industrious-customers [13:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | Starbucks Korea pleads with customers to stop bringing desktop PCs into its cafs issues a countrywide ban on printers, power strips, and desk partitions | Tom's Hardware [13:55] TR News Mixed reactions among Malaysia drivers on Spore move to clamp down on illegal ride-hailing services https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/mixed-reactions-among-malaysian-drivers-on-spores-move-to-clamp-down-on-illegal-ride-hailing [13:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Mixed reactions among Malaysia drivers on Spore move to clamp down on illegal ride-hailing services | The Straits Times [13:55] TR News Taiwan President Lais approval rating at lowest after political setbacks https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/taiwan-president-lais-approval-ratings-at-lowest-after-setbacks [13:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Taiwan President Lais approval rating at lowest after political setbacks | The Straits Times [13:55] TR News Malaysia, partners sending peace mission to Myanmar to help Rohingya refugees https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/malaysia-bangladesh-among-regional-partners-sending-peace-mission-to-myanmar [13:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Malaysia, partners sending peace mission to Myanmar to help Rohingya refugees | The Straits Times [13:56] TR News Malaysian flag hoisted upside down heats up debate ahead of national day celebrations https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysian-flag-hoisted-upside-down-heats-up-debate-ahead-of-national-day-celebrations [13:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Malaysian flag hoisted upside down heats up debate ahead of national day celebrations | The Straits Times [13:56] TR News China cuts ties with Czech President over Dalai Lama visit https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-cuts-ties-with-czech-president-over-dalai-lama-visit [13:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | China cuts ties with Czech President over Dalai Lama visit | The Straits Times [13:58] TR News Philippines Condemns China After South China Sea Collision Captured on Video https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/asia/south-china-sea-chinese-navy-philippines-collision.html [13:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/asia/south-china-sea-chinese-navy-philippines-collision.html ) [13:58] TR News Human Rights Report Under Convicted Felon Blunts Language on Israel and El Salvador https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/us/politics/trump-human-rights-israel-saudi-arabia-china.html [13:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/us/politics/trump-human-rights-israel-saudi-arabia-china.html ) [13:58] TR News China says Thai art show distorts its policies on Tibet, Xinjiang, Hong Kong https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/china-says-thai-art-show-distorts-its-policies-on-tibet-xinjiang-hong-kong [13:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | China says Thai art show distorts its policies on Tibet, Xinjiang, Hong Kong | The Straits Times [13:59] TR News China deploys robot antelope in Tibet to surveil real herds https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-deploys-robot-antelope-in-tibet-to-surveil-real-herds [13:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | China deploys robot antelope in Tibet to surveil real herds | The Straits Times [13:59] TR News In Chinas factory heartland, warehouses weather Convicted Felon tariffs https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/in-chinas-factory-heartland-warehouses-weather-trump-tariffs [13:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | In Chinas factory heartland, warehouses weather Trump tariffs | The Straits Times [13:59] TR News Nvidia responds to claim China is urging local companies to avoid Nvidia H20 report claims authorities have sent notices discouraging use, especially for government-related purposes https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-responds-to-claim-china-is-urging-local-companies-to-avoid-nvidia-h20-report-claims-authorities-have-sent-notices-discouraging-use-especially-for-government-related-purposes [13:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | Nvidia responds to claim China is urging local companies to avoid Nvidia H20 report claims authorities have sent notices discouraging use, especially for government-related purposes | Tom's Hardware ● Aug 13 [14:00] TR News US Hell Toupe signs order to extend China tariff truce by 90 days https://hongkongfp.com/2025/08/12/us-president-trump-signs-order-to-extend-china-tariff-truce-by-90-days/ [14:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | US President Trump signs order to extend China tariff truce by 90 days [14:00] TR News China and US: Raise of reciprocal tariffs delayed for at least 90 days https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250812-china-and-us-raise-of-reciprocal-tariffs-delayed-for-at-least-90-days [14:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250812-china-and-us-raise-of-reciprocal-tariffs-delayed-for-at-least-90-days ) [14:01] TR News Digital siege puts Taiwans resilience to the test https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/digital-siege-puts-taiwans-resilience-to-the-test/ [14:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.aspistrategist.org.au | Digital siege puts Taiwans resilience to the test | The Strategist [14:02] TR News "Design Review: LattePanda Mu NAS Carrier" https://hackaday.com/2025/08/12/design-review-lattepanda-mu-nas-carrier/ | Source: Hackaday [14:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Design Review: LattePanda Mu NAS Carrier | Hackaday [14:02] TR News "The 2025 One Hertz Challenge is really heating up with all kinds of projects that do something once every second." https://hackaday.com/2025/08/12/2025-one-hertz-challenge-abstract-aircraft-sculpture-based-on-lighting-regulations/ | Source: Hackaday [14:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-2025 One Hertz Challenge: Abstract Aircraft Sculpture Based On Lighting Regulations | Hackaday [14:03] TR News Barman 3.15 Released https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/barman-315-released-3116/ [14:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.postgresql.org | PostgreSQL: Barman 3.15 Released [14:03] TR News Debian GNU/Hurd 2025 released https://lwn.net/Articles/1033414/ [14:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Debian GNU/Hurd 2025 released [LWN.net] [14:05] TR News FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, August 15, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC) http://www.fsf.org/events/fsd-2025-08-15-irc [14:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.fsf.org | Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, August 15, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC) Free Software Foundation Working together for free software [14:05] TR News Statement by Commissioner Roswall at the UN global plastic pollution negotiations https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_25_1960 [14:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ec.europa.eu | Press corner | European Commission [14:05] TR News Voyager 25.10-alpha2 is out https://distrowatch.com/voyager [14:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/voyager ) [14:06] TR News The Fridge: Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter Issue 904 https://fridge.ubuntu.com/2025/08/11/ubuntu-weekly-newsletter-issue-904/ [14:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-fridge.ubuntu.com | Ubuntu Fridge | Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter Issue 904 [14:06] TR News Radicle 1.3.0 released https://lwn.net/Articles/1033446/ [14:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Radicle 1.3.0 released [LWN.net] [14:08] TR News GNOME 48.4 Finally Improves Update Notifications in GNOME Software https://9to5linux.com/gnome-48-4-finally-improves-update-notifications-in-gnome-software [14:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-GNOME 48.4 Finally Improves Update Notifications in GNOME Software - 9to5Linux [14:09] TR News NVIDIA 580 GNU/Linux Graphics Driver Released, Promises Better Wayland Support https://9to5linux.com/nvidia-580-linux-graphics-driver-released-promises-better-wayland-support [14:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-NVIDIA 580 Linux Graphics Driver Released, Promises Better Wayland Support - 9to5Linux [14:10] TR News Linux Mint 22.2 Beta Released, This is Whats New https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/linux-mint-22-2-beta-whats-new [14:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.omgubuntu.co.uk | Linux Mint 22.2 Beta Released, This is What's New - OMG! Ubuntu [14:11] TR News CrossOver 25.1.0 Released with Abusive Monopolist Microsoft Office Fixes on GNU/Linux https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/crossover-25-1-0-released-office-gaming-fixes [14:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.omgubuntu.co.uk | CrossOver 25.1.0 Released with Microsoft Office Fixes on Linux - OMG! Ubuntu [14:12] TR News Extract one file from a remote tar.gz and put it where you want it http://www.commandlinefu.com/commands/view/41880/extract-one-file-from-a-remote-tar.gz-and-put-it-where-you-want-it [14:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.commandlinefu.com | Extract one file from a remote tar.gz and put it where you want it Using tar [14:13] TR News Manjaro 25.0.7 is out https://distrowatch.com/manjaro [14:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/manjaro ) [14:13] TR News Kicksecure 17.4.4.6 also out https://distrowatch.com/kicksecure [14:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/kicksecure ) [14:15] TR News Security Onion 2.4.170 is out https://distrowatch.com/securityonion [14:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/securityonion ) [14:16] TR News Whonix 17.4.4.6 is also out https://distrowatch.com/whonix [14:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/whonix ) [14:16] TR News (NEW): Kaisen Linux Rolling 3.0 Release Notes https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Kaisen_Linux_Rolling_3_0_Release_Notes.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Kaisen_Linux_Rolling_3_0_Release_Notes.gmi [14:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Kaisen Linux Rolling 3.0 Release Notes [14:16] TR News "Indian Drugmaker Sun Pharma" https://www.propublica.org/article/fda-inspections-sun-pharma-drug-exemptions | Source: Pro Publica [14:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.propublica.org | Indian Drugmaker Sun Pharma Made Promises to the FDA that It Didnt Keep ProPublica [14:17] TR News "Banned Foreign Factories" https://www.propublica.org/article/fda-drugs-banned-foreign-factories-list | Source: Pro Publica [14:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.propublica.org | Which Drugs Has the FDA Allowed Into the U.S. From Banned Foreign Factories? ProPublica [14:20] TR News Windows in Red Hat https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2025/08/12/windows-image-building-service-openshift-virtualization [14:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2025/08/12/windows-image-building-service-openshift-virtualization ) [14:20] TR News Build your first Software Template for Backstage https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2025/08/12/build-your-first-software-template-backstage [14:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2025/08/12/build-your-first-software-template-backstage ) [14:21] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@7h7y9yu8y5zjw.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [14:21] TR News The buzzword piece of the day https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2025/08/12/boost-ai-efficiency-gpu-autoscaling-openshift [14:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2025/08/12/boost-ai-efficiency-gpu-autoscaling-openshift ) [14:22] TR News More buzzwords and nonsense https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2025/08/12/how-build-simple-agentic-ai-server-mcp [14:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2025/08/12/how-build-simple-agentic-ai-server-mcp ) [14:23] TR News (NEW): Buzzwords and Windows at redhat.com https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Buzzwords_and_Windows_at_redhat_com.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Buzzwords_and_Windows_at_redhat_com.gmi [14:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Buzzwords and Windows at redhat.com [14:24] TR News I'm Worried It Might Get Really Bad https://danielmiessler.com/blog/im-worried-it-might-get-bad "In the US mostly, but perhaps globally" [14:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-danielmiessler.com | I'm Worried It Might Get Really Bad | Daniel Miessler [14:26] TR News LibreArts Weekly recap 10 August 2025 https://librearts.org/2025/08/week-recap-10-august-2025/ [14:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-librearts.org | Libre Arts - Weekly recap 10 August 2025 [14:27] TR News Linux Mint 22.2 Zara BETA Release https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4876 [14:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.linuxmint.com | NO TITLE [14:33] TR News 3D-Printing https://hackaday.com/2025/08/12/3d-printing-a-full-sized-kayak-in-under-a-day/ | Source: Hackaday [14:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-3D-Printing A Full-Sized Kayak In Under A Day | Hackaday [14:34] TR News "LEDs That Flow" https://hackaday.com/2025/08/12/leds-that-flow-a-fluid-simulation-business-card/ | Source: Hackaday [14:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-LEDs That Flow: A Fluid Simulation Business Card | Hackaday [14:34] TR News 'World's Oldest Baby' May Not Be a Record For Long, Says Expert https://www.sciencealert.com/worlds-oldest-baby-may-not-be-a-record-for-long-says-expert [14:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-'World's Oldest Baby' May Not Be a Record For Long, Says Expert : ScienceAlert [14:35] TR News Local Authority proves paid-for local news can work in UK towns as well as big cities https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/regional-newspapers/local-authority-proves-paid-for-local-news-can-work-in-uk-towns-as-well-as-big-cities/ [14:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pressgazette.co.uk | 'Local Authority' proves paid-for local news can work in UK towns as well as big cities - Press Gazette [14:37] *psydroid3 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [14:38] TR News "[Menadue] had a vintage Compucorp 326 calculator with an aging problem. Specifically, the flex cable that connects the button pad had turned corroded over time." https://hackaday.com/2025/08/12/creating-a-new-keyboard-flex-for-an-old-calculator/ | Source: Hackaday [14:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Creating A New Keyboard Flex For An Old Calculator | Hackaday [14:38] TR News "If you learned to type anytime in the mid-part of the 20th century, you probably either had or wanted an IBM Selectric." https://hackaday.com/2025/08/12/thats-no-moon-er-selectric/ | Source: Hackaday [14:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Thats No Moon, Er, Selectric | Hackaday [14:39] TR News Scientists May Have Identified a Natural Alternative to Ozempic https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-may-have-identified-a-natural-alternative-to-ozempic [14:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Scientists May Have Identified a Natural Alternative to Ozempic : ScienceAlert [14:43] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@7h7y9yu8y5zjw.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [14:43] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.6 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/) [14:46] TR News "Steve Yegge once wrote a fun article trying to place programming languages on a liberal-conservative spectrum. Roughly this axis was about "risk aversion"" gemini://gemini.ucant.org/gemlog/2025-08-13_another-way-to-categorise-programming-languages.gmi [14:47] TR News Signs of a Rare Type of Cancer May Be Hiding in Your Voice https://www.sciencealert.com/signs-of-a-rare-type-of-cancer-may-be-hiding-in-your-voice [14:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Signs of a Rare Type of Cancer May Be Hiding in Your Voice : ScienceAlert [14:47] TR News Man Hospitalized With Psychiatric Symptoms Following Hey Hi (AI) Advice https://www.sciencealert.com/man-hospitalized-with-psychiatric-symptoms-following-ai-advice [14:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Man Hospitalized With Psychiatric Symptoms Following AI Advice : ScienceAlert [14:47] TR News Ultra-Processed Foods Could Sabotage Weight Loss, Even on a 'Healthy' Diet https://www.sciencealert.com/ultra-processed-foods-could-sabotage-weight-loss-even-on-a-healthy-diet [14:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Ultra-Processed Foods Could Sabotage Weight Loss, Even on a 'Healthy' Diet : ScienceAlert [14:48] TR News Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Seen in Stunning New Hubble Image https://www.sciencealert.com/interstellar-object-3i-atlas-seen-in-stunning-new-hubble-image [14:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Seen in Stunning New Hubble Image : ScienceAlert [14:49] TR News Targeting a Single Hormone Could Help Treat 40% of IBS-D Cases https://www.sciencealert.com/targeting-a-single-hormone-could-help-treat-40-of-ibs-d-cases [14:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Targeting a Single Hormone Could Help Treat 40% of IBS-D Cases : ScienceAlert [14:50] TR News Shedding Light on PoisonSeeds Phishing Kit https://blog.nviso.eu/2025/08/12/shedding-light-on-poisonseeds-phishing-kit/ [14:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.nviso.eu | Inside PoisonSeed's MFA Phishing Tactics [14:50] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Man nominates conservative economist to head agency that compiles jobs, inflation data https://federalnewsnetwork.com/management/2025/08/trump-nominates-conservative-economist-to-head-agency-that-compiles-jobs-inflation-data/ [14:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-federalnewsnetwork.com | Trump nominates conservative economist to head agency that compiles jobs, inflation data [14:51] TR News 5 deaths possibly related to vaping reported since 2019, says Malaysias health ministry https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/5-deaths-possibly-related-to-vaping-reported-since-2019-says-malaysias-health-ministry [14:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | 5 deaths possibly related to vaping reported in Malaysia since 2019 | The Straits Times [14:51] TR News Online vape sales in Malaysia thrive despite ban https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/online-vape-sales-in-malaysia-thrive-despite-ban [14:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Online vape sales in Malaysia thrive despite ban | The Straits Times ● Aug 13 [15:00] TR News Diddys Payback Is Just Getting Started: Rapper Broadens NewsNation Defamation Complaint, Seeking Not Less Than $100 Million in Damages https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/08/11/diddy-payback-defamation-suit-newsnation/ [15:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 520 @ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/08/11/diddy-payback-defamation-suit-newsnation/ ) [15:12] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Man admin cancels $156M Michigan solar program as coal plant decision looms https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/trump-admin-cancels-156m-michigan-solar-program-as-coal-plant-decision-looms/ [15:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bridgemi.com | Trump admin cancels $156M Michigan solar program as coal plant decision looms - Bridge Michigan [15:13] TR News Nine dead in massive blast at Brazilian explosives factory https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20250813-nine-dead-in-massive-blast-at-brazilian-explosives-factory [15:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20250813-nine-dead-in-massive-blast-at-brazilian-explosives-factory ) [15:13] TR News Techrights Gemini Links 13/08/2025: Movie Memories and Mystery Machine Bus https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Gemini_Links_13_08_2025_Movie_Memories_and_Mystery_Machine_Bus.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Gemini_Links_13_08_2025_Movie_Memories_and_Mystery_Machine_Bus.gmi [15:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Gemini Links 13/08/2025: Movie Memories and Mystery Machine Bus [15:13] TR News What Is Rent Stabilization, and Why Is It an Issue in the NYC Mayors Race? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/nyregion/mamdani-cuomo-rent-stabilized-apartment.html [15:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/nyregion/mamdani-cuomo-rent-stabilized-apartment.html ) [15:14] TR News Cuomos Attack on Mamdanis Apartment Struck a New York Nerve https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/nyregion/cuomo-mamdani-rent-stabilized.html [15:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/nyregion/cuomo-mamdani-rent-stabilized.html ) [15:14] TR News Rights groups raise alarm over surge in executions in Saudi Arabia https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/08/rights-groups-raise-alarm-over-surge-in-executions-in-saudi-arabia/ [15:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | Rights groups raise alarm over surge in executions in Saudi Arabia - JURIST - News [15:14] TR News China, US pledge funds for Pacific Islands ahead of key meeting they will not attend https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/china-us-pledge-funds-for-pacific-islands-ahead-of-key-meet-they-will-not-attend [15:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | China, US pledge funds for Pacific Islands ahead of key meeting they will not attend | The Straits Times [15:15] TR News Iran Reports 21,000 Arrests During June War With Israel https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-mass-arrests-suspects-israel-war-spying/33501172.html [15:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | Iran Reports 21,000 Arrests During June War With Israel [15:15] TR News Lithuanian defense firms, science bodies to work with Brazil's Embraer https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2641363/lithuanian-defense-firms-science-bodies-to-work-with-brazil-s-embraer [15:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.lrt.lt | Lithuanian defense firms, science bodies to work with Brazil's Embraer - LRT [15:15] TR News Fighting resumes in eastern DR Congo https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/eye-on-africa/20250812-fighting-resumes-in-eastern-dr-congo [15:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/eye-on-africa/20250812-fighting-resumes-in-eastern-dr-congo ) [15:24] TR News Large quantities of drugs and contraband seized in prisons https://www.defenceweb.co.za/protectionweb/large-quantities-of-drugs-and-contraband-seized-in-prisons/ [15:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.defenceweb.co.za | Large quantities of drugs and contraband seized in prisons - defenceWeb [15:24] TR News SASSA deductions from veterans pensions of urgent concern AVSA https://www.defenceweb.co.za/sa-defence/sa-defence-sa-defence/sassa-deductions-from-veterans-pensions-of-urgent-concern-avsa/ [15:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.defenceweb.co.za | SASSA deductions from veterans pensions of urgent concern AVSA - defenceWeb [15:25] TR News Crackpot BS from the GAFAM-led fake security org, citing McKinsey https://openssf.org/blog/2025/08/12/securing-ai-the-next-cybersecurity-battleground/ [15:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-openssf.org | Securing AI: The Next Cybersecurity Battleground Open Source Security Foundation [15:28] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #boycottnovell-social [15:36] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [15:38] TR News OT Networks Targeted in Widespread Exploitation of Erlang/OTP Vulnerability https://www.securityweek.com/ot-networks-targeted-in-widespread-exploitation-of-erlang-otp-vulnerability/ [15:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/ot-networks-targeted-in-widespread-exploitation-of-erlang-otp-vulnerability/ ) [15:39] TR News SAP Patches Critical S/4HANA Vulnerability https://www.securityweek.com/sap-patches-critical-s-4hana-vulnerability/ [15:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/sap-patches-critical-s-4hana-vulnerability/ ) [15:40] TR News TTABlog Test: How Did These Three Recent Section 2(d) Appeals Turn Out? http://thettablog.blogspot.com/2025/08/ttablog-test-how-did-these-three-recent_10.html [15:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-thettablog.blogspot.com | The TTABlog: TTABlog Test: How Did These Three Recent Section 2(d) Appeals Turn Out? [15:41] TR News Whos suing Hey Hi (AI) and whos signing: Major Japan newspaper sues Perplexity, while Gannett signs https://pressgazette.co.uk/platforms/news-publisher-ai-deals-lawsuits-openai-google/ [15:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pressgazette.co.uk | News generative AI deals revealed: Who is suing, who is signing? [15:42] TR News Cornell Researchers Develop Light-Based Watermark to Detect Deepfakes https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/08/12/cornell-researchers-light-based-watermark/ [15:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 520 @ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/08/12/cornell-researchers-light-based-watermark/ ) [15:42] TR News MElon Threatens Lawsuit Against Fashion Company Apple Over Claims It Favors Proprietary Chaffbot Company https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/technology/elon-musk-apple-openai-xai.html [15:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/technology/elon-musk-apple-openai-xai.html ) [15:44] TR News Refugees grapple with hunger and cholera in Sudan's displacement camps https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20250812-refugees-struggle-with-hunger-and-cholera-in-sudan-s-displacement-camps [15:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20250812-refugees-struggle-with-hunger-and-cholera-in-sudan-s-displacement-camps ) [15:44] TR News MElon to sue Fashion Company Apple for not featuring X or Grok among its top apps https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20250812-musk-to-take-legal-action-against-apple-for-not-featuring-x-or-grok-among-its-top-apps [15:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20250812-musk-to-take-legal-action-against-apple-for-not-featuring-x-or-grok-among-its-top-apps ) [15:46] TR News Secrecy order wrongly given to murdered child after no reporters attended court https://pressgazette.co.uk/media_law/secrecy-order-wrongly-given-to-murdered-child-after-no-reporters-attended-court/ [15:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pressgazette.co.uk | Secrecy order wrongly given to murdered child after no reporters attended court - Press Gazette [15:47] TR News Microsoft Patch Tuesday follows SharePoint attacks, Exchange server warnings https://cyberscoop.com/microsoft-patch-tuesday-august-2025/ [15:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Microsoft Patch Tuesday follows SharePoint attacks, Exchange server warnings | CyberScoop [15:47] TR News The Incriminating Video Scam https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2025/08/the-incriminating-video-scam.html [15:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-The "Incriminating Video" Scam - Schneier on Security [15:48] TR News MElon to sue Fashion Company Apple over ChatGPTs App Store ranking https://siliconangle.com/2025/08/12/elon-musk-sue-apple-chatgpts-app-store-ranking/ [15:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Elon Musk to sue Apple over ChatGPTs App Store ranking - SiliconANGLE [15:49] TR News "Continuous-Path 3D Printed Case Is Clearly Superior" https://hackaday.com/2025/08/12/continuous-path-3d-printed-case-is-clearly-superior/ | Source: Hackaday [15:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Continuous-Path 3D Printed Case Is Clearly Superior | Hackaday [15:49] TR News 4.3-inch touch display board features single ESP32-P4 + ESP32-C6 module, supports camera and speakers https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/08/12/4-3-inch-touch-display-board-features-single-esp32-p4-esp32-c6-module-supports-camera-and-speakers/ [15:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.cnx-software.com | 4.3-inch touch display board features single ESP32-P4 + ESP32-C6 module, supports camera and speakers - CNX Software [15:51] TR News Richard Stallman Will Not Miss Abusive Monopolist Microsoft Microsoft's proprietary prison GitHub , It Was Only Good at Harvesting a Lot of Code for Plagiarism-as-a-Service https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/12/Richard_Stallman_Will_Not_Miss_Microsoft_GitHub_It_Was_Only_Goo.shtml [15:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Richard Stallman Will Not Miss Microsoft GitHub, It Was Only Good at Harvesting a Lot of Code for Plagiarism-as-a-Service [15:52] TR News Microsoft Can Now Stop Reporting the Microsoft's proprietary prison GitHub Layoffs (Even When They Happen) https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/12/Microsoft_Can_Now_Stop_Reporting_the_GitHub_Layoffs_Even_When_T.shtml [15:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Microsoft Can Now Stop Reporting the GitHub Layoffs (Even When They Happen) [15:52] TR News The Web Needs 'Pest Control' When It Comes to LLM Slopfarms https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/12/The_Web_Needs_Pest_Control_When_It_Comes_to_LLM_Slopfarms.shtml [15:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights The Web Needs 'Pest Control' When It Comes to LLM Slopfarms [15:52] TR News Windows 12 in Bahrain (Microsoft "Market Share" Down to 12%, an All-Time Low) https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/12/Windows_12_in_Bahrain_Microsoft_Market_Share_Down_to_12_an_All_.shtml [15:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Windows 12 in Bahrain (Microsoft "Market Share" Down to 12%, an All-Time Low) [15:58] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #boycottnovell-social ● Aug 13 [17:14] TR News Stones Thrown in Glass Houses https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/12/Stones_Thrown_in_Glass_Houses.shtml [17:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Stones Thrown in Glass Houses [17:15] TR News GitHub Will End Up like XBox and Skype https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/12/GitHub_Will_End_Up_like_XBox_and_Skype.shtml [17:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights GitHub Will End Up like XBox and Skype [17:15] TR News It Looks More Like Abusive Monopolist Microsoft Microsoft's proprietary prison GitHub Layoffs (updated) https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/12/It_Looks_More_Like_Microsoft_GitHub_Layoffs.shtml [17:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights It Looks More Like Microsoft GitHub Layoffs [17:15] TR News GitHub the Company Has, in Effect, Just Died (Time to Look for Alternatives) (updated) https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/12/GitHub_the_Company_Has_in_Effect_Just_Died_Time_to_Look_for_Alt.shtml [17:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights GitHub the Company Has, in Effect, Just Died (Time to Look for Alternatives) [17:16] TR News The Federal Circuits Heavy Lifting on Automation Patents https://patentlyo.com/patent/2025/08/federal-circuits-automation.html [17:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-patentlyo.com | The Federal Circuit's Heavy Lifting on Automation Patents [17:18] TR News "It is remarkable how far certain people go to assert that the law works in a way which fits their preconceived notions. One only needs to read the headnotes of the decision to see that the board indeed acknowledged that a patent monopoly can be its own dictionary." http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/08/divergence-between-upc-and-epo-on-claim.html?showComment=1754993679720#c1122955650949942786 [17:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ipkitten.blogspot.com | Divergence between the UPC and EPO on claim interpretation and description definitions (Agfa v Gucci, UPC_CFI_278/2023) - The IPKat [17:18] TR News "G1/24 stated that the Enlarged Board finds it a most unattractive proposition that the EPO deliberately adopt a contrary practice" http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/08/divergence-between-upc-and-epo-on-claim.html?showComment=1754993679720#c1122955650949942786 [17:19] TR News As Europe Gets Increasingly Serious About Software Freedom and Digital Sovereignty It Needs to Enforce a Ban on Software Patents ASAP https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/12/As_Europe_Gets_Increasingly_Serious_About_Software_Freedom_and_.shtml [17:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights As Europe Gets Increasingly Serious About Software Freedom and Digital Sovereignty It Needs to Enforce a Ban on Software Patents ASAP [17:20] TR News UPC is illegal and unconstitutional, yet JUVE always omits that (it's paid to) https://www.juve-patent.com/cases/frohwitter-puts-pressure-on-nvidia-with-third-upc-suit/ [17:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.juve-patent.com | Frohwitter puts pressure on Nvidia with third UPC suit - JUVE Patent [17:21] TR News Fairphones new cables and chargers are better in every way https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/08/12/fairphones-new-cables-and-chargers-are-better-in-every-way/ [17:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Fairphones new cables and chargers are better in every way - Fairphone [17:22] TR News Elect criminals, bribe criminals, get crimes OK'd https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cryptocurrency/stablecoins-gain-critical-mass-after-genius-act-cements-rules-banks-and-companies-rush-to-register-new-coins [17:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | Stablecoins gain critical mass after GENIUS Act cements rules banks and companies rush to register new coins | Tom's Hardware [17:23] TR News Microsoft August 2025 Patch Tuesday, (Tue, Aug 12th) https://isc.sans.edu/diary/rss/32192 [17:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-isc.sans.edu | Microsoft August 2025 Patch Tuesday - SANS ISC [17:24] TR News Low-cost mobile robot and security camera monitors your home and pets https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/08/12/low-cost-mobile-robot-and-security-camera-monitors-your-home-and-pets/ [17:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.cnx-software.com | Low-cost mobile robot and security camera monitors your home and pets - CNX Software [17:24] TR News Chihuahua teens win first place at 2025 World Robot Contest https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/chihuahua-teens-first-place-world-robot-contest/ [17:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-mexiconewsdaily.com | Chihuahua teens win first place at 2025 World Robot Contest [17:25] TR News Go 1.25 Release Notes https://go.dev/doc/go1.25#runtime [17:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-go.dev | Go 1.25 Release Notes - The Go Programming Language [17:26] TR News I dont tell jokes: a DNSSEC Mastery, 2nd Edition outtake https://mwl.io/archives/24293 [17:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-mwl.io | I dont tell jokes: a DNSSEC Mastery, 2nd Edition outtake Michael W Lucas [17:27] TR News China urged to protect imprisoned activists facing human rights violations https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/08/china-urged-to-protect-imprisoned-activists-against-human-rights-violations/ [17:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | China urged to protect imprisoned activists facing human rights violations - JURIST - News [17:27] TR News Myanmar security forces involved in systematic torture, says UN report https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/myanmar-security-forces-involved-in-systematic-torture-says-un-report [17:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Myanmar security forces involved in systematic torture, says UN report | The Straits Times [17:28] TR News China urged to protect imprisoned activists against human rights violations https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/08/china-urged-to-protect-imprisoned-activists-against-human-rights-violations/ [17:28] TR News Leaked Files Reveal Serbia's Secret Expansion of Chinese-Made Surveillance https://www.rferl.org/a/exclusive-safe-city-china-surveillance-huawei-facial-recognition/33501155.html [17:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | Leaked Files Reveal Serbia's Secret Expansion Of Chinese-Made Surveillance [17:29] TR News Hong Kong woman detained on suspicion of murdering mother, brother https://hongkongfp.com/2025/08/12/hong-kong-woman-detained-on-suspicion-of-murdering-mother-brother/ [17:29] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | HK woman detained on suspicion of murdering mother, brother [17:29] TR News Public consultation on retention of data by service providers for criminal proceedings. Answering guide for civil society organisations and individuals. https://edri.org/our-work/public-consultation-on-retention-of-data-by-service-providers-for-criminal-proceedings-answering-guide-for-civil-society-organisations-and-individuals/ [17:29] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-edri.org | Public consultation on retention of data by service providers for criminal proceedings. Answering guide for civil society organisations and individuals. - European Digital Rights (EDRi) [17:30] TR News Israeli Hostage Families Call for Nationwide Walkout https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/middleeast/israel-general-strike.html [17:30] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/middleeast/israel-general-strike.html ) [17:31] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [17:31] TR News US federal judge rejects request to unseal grand jury materials from Maxwell sex trafficking case https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/08/us-federal-judge-rejects-request-to-unseal-grand-jury-materials-from-maxwell-sex-trafficking-case/ [17:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | US federal judge rejects request to unseal grand jury materials from Maxwell sex trafficking case - JURIST - News [17:31] TR News Israeli air strikes rock Gaza as Hamas chief arrives in Cairo for ceasefire push https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250812-israeli-air-strikes-rock-gaza-as-hamas-chief-heads-to-cairo-for-ceasefire-push [17:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250812-israeli-air-strikes-rock-gaza-as-hamas-chief-heads-to-cairo-for-ceasefire-push ) [17:32] TR News "Algorithmic Rent-Setting Software" https://www.propublica.org/article/greystar-realpage-doj-settlement-landlords-apartments-software | Source: Pro Publica [17:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.propublica.org | DOJ: Greystar to Stop Using Anticompetitive Rent-Setting Software ProPublica [17:32] TR News New Uvalde Records Reveal Campus Safety Concerns Were Raised Before Shooting https://www.propublica.org/article/uvalde-records-shooting-campus-safety-concerns | Source: Pro Publica [17:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.propublica.org | New Uvalde Records Reveal Campus Safety Concerns Were Raised Before Shooting ProPublica [17:36] TR News Sacrificing Ukraine will only increase the cost of stopping Putins Russia https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/sacrificing-ukraine-will-only-increase-the-cost-of-stopping-putins-russia/ [17:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.atlanticcouncil.org | Sacrificing Ukraine will only increase the cost of stopping Putin's Russia - Atlantic Council [17:36] TR News Russian forces advance in Ukraine's east in lead-up to Convicted Felon-Putin talks https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250812-russian-forces-advance-in-ukraine-s-east-in-lead-up-to-trump-putin-talks [17:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250812-russian-forces-advance-in-ukraine-s-east-in-lead-up-to-trump-putin-talks ) [17:36] TR News The security of Europe is being decided in Ukraine, former ambassador says https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250812-the-security-of-europe-is-being-decided-in-ukraine-former-ambassador-says [17:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250812-the-security-of-europe-is-being-decided-in-ukraine-former-ambassador-says ) [17:37] TR News 'Ukraine doesn't have much room for manoeuvre': EU makes appeal to Convicted Felon ahead of talks with Putin https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250812-ukraine-doesn-t-have-much-room-for-manoeuvre-eu-makes-appeal-to-trump-ahead-of-talks-with-putin [17:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250812-ukraine-doesn-t-have-much-room-for-manoeuvre-eu-makes-appeal-to-trump-ahead-of-talks-with-putin ) [17:37] TR News EU leaders say Ukraine must 'decide its own future' ahead of Convicted Felon-Putin meeting https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250812-eu-leaders-say-ukraine-must-decide-its-own-future-ahead-of-trump-putin-meeting [17:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250812-eu-leaders-say-ukraine-must-decide-its-own-future-ahead-of-trump-putin-meeting ) [17:37] TR News Russian forces advance in Ukraine's east in lead-up to Convicted Felon-Putin talks https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250812-russian-forces-advance-in-ukraine-s-east-in-lead-up-to-trump-putin-talks [17:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250812-russian-forces-advance-in-ukraine-s-east-in-lead-up-to-trump-putin-talks ) [17:37] TR News Ukraine's borders must not be changed by force, EU leaders say https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250812-ukraine-s-borders-must-not-be-changed-by-force-eu-leaders-say [17:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250812-ukraine-s-borders-must-not-be-changed-by-force-eu-leaders-say ) [17:38] TR News Putin holds call with North Koreas Kim, ahead of Convicted Felon meeting https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/putin-holds-call-with-north-koreas-kim-discusses-us-russia-talks-kremlin-says [17:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Putin holds call with North Koreas Kim ahead of Trump meeting | The Straits Times [17:38] TR News A Half-Baked Alaska Summit https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/opinion/trump-putin-alaska-summit.html [17:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/opinion/trump-putin-alaska-summit.html ) [17:38] TR News When Convicted Felon Meets Putin, Anything Could Happen https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/us/politics/trump-putin-meeting-russia-ukraine.html [17:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/us/politics/trump-putin-meeting-russia-ukraine.html ) [17:39] TR News "false flag" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/08/12/russia-accuses-ukraine-of-preparing-false-flag-attack-to-derail-friday-s-putin-trump-summit-in-alaska | Source: Meduza [17:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Russia accuses Ukraine of preparing false flag attack to derail Fridays PutinTrump summit in Alaska Meduza [17:39] TR News "suspicions of fake quotes and photos" https://meduza.io/en/feature/2025/08/12/germany-s-top-tabloid-retracts-article-about-putin-s-secret-daughter-over-suspicions-of-fake-quotes-and-photos | Source: Meduza [17:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Germanys top tabloid retracts article about Putins secret daughter over suspicions of fake quotes and photos Meduza [17:40] TR News 31,000 Ukrainians currently under Latvia's protection https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/society/12.08.2025-31000-ukrainians-currently-under-latvias-protection.a610065/ [17:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-eng.lsm.lv | 31,000 Ukrainians currently under Latvia's protection / Article [17:40] TR News European leaders united on Ukraine negotiations (with one exception) https://eng.lsm.lv/article/politics/diplomacy/12.08.2025-european-leaders-united-on-ukraine-negotiations-with-one-exception.a610063/ [17:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-eng.lsm.lv | European leaders united on Ukraine negotiations (with one exception) / Article [17:40] TR News European Union Leaders' Statement on Ukraine https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_25_1956 [17:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ec.europa.eu | Press corner | European Commission [17:41] TR News Ground robots are transforming battle-casualty evacuation in Ukraine https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/ground-robots-are-transforming-battle-casualty-evacuation-in-ukraine/ [17:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.aspistrategist.org.au | Ground robots are transforming battle-casualty evacuation in Ukraine | The Strategist [17:41] TR News Lithuanian president urges Finland to back swift start to Ukraines EU talks https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2641629/lithuanian-president-urges-finland-to-back-swift-start-to-ukraine-s-eu-talks [17:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.lrt.lt | Lithuanian president urges Finland to back swift start to Ukraines EU talks - LRT [17:41] TR News Nausda vows support for Ukraine's territorial integrity ahead of USRussia talks https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2641152/nauseda-vows-support-for-ukraine-s-territorial-integrity-ahead-of-us-russia-talks [17:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.lrt.lt | Nausda vows support for Ukraine's territorial integrity ahead of USRussia talks - LRT [17:42] TR News Who are we? Russia aims to strip teens Ukrainian identity. https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2025/0812/ukraine-war-russia-teens-identity [17:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Who are we? Russia aims to strip teens Ukrainian identity. - CSMonitor.com [17:42] TR News Russia Makes Battlefield Advances in Ukraine, Seeking an Edge in Convicted Felon Talks https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/europe/russia-ukraine-battlefield-pokrovsk-trump.html [17:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/europe/russia-ukraine-battlefield-pokrovsk-trump.html ) [17:42] TR News Why Surrendering a Key Eastern Region Would Be Hard for Ukraine https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/europe/russia-ukraine-donbas-land-swap.html [17:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/europe/russia-ukraine-donbas-land-swap.html ) [17:42] TR News "training unit" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/08/12/ukrainian-army-says-russian-missile-strike-hit-training-unit-killing-one | Source: Meduza [17:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Ukrainian army says Russian missile strike hit training unit, killing one Meduza [17:43] TR News "defense participants" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/08/12/russia-extends-veteran-status-and-benefits-to-defense-participants-in-border-regions-under-ukrainian-missile-strikes-and-incursions | Source: Meduza [17:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Russia extends veteran status and benefits to defense participants in border regions under Ukrainian missile strikes and incursions Meduza [17:43] TR News "Zelensky proposes allowing adult Ukrainian men under 22 to travel abroad" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/08/12/zelensky-proposes-allowing-adult-ukrainian-men-under-22-to-travel-abroad | Source: Meduza [17:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Zelensky proposes allowing adult Ukrainian men under 22 to travel abroad Meduza [17:43] TR News "risk of encirclement of Ukrainian forces at a key Donbas stronghold" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/08/12/russian-breakthrough-near-pokrovsk-raises-risk-of-encirclement-of-ukrainian-forces-at-a-key-donbas-stronghold | Source: Meduza [17:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Russian breakthrough near Pokrovsk raises risk of encirclement of Ukrainian forces at a key Donbas stronghold Meduza [17:44] TR News Lithuanian Armed Forces vehicle repairs carried out at Hegelmann groups garage https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2641227/lithuanian-armed-forces-vehicle-repairs-carried-out-at-hegelmann-group-s-garage [17:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.lrt.lt | Lithuanian Armed Forces vehicle repairs carried out at Hegelmann groups garage - LRT [17:44] TR News Kash Patel and John Solomon Declare Their Own Sources and Methods Illegal https://www.emptywheel.net/2025/08/12/kash-patel-and-john-solomon-declare-their-own-sources-and-methods-illegal/ [17:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.emptywheel.net | Kash Patel and John Solomon Declare Their Own Sources and Methods Illegal - emptywheel [17:44] TR News Russia Is Suspected to Be Behind Breach of Federal Court Filing System https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/us/politics/russia-hack-federal-court-system.html [17:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/us/politics/russia-hack-federal-court-system.html ) [17:45] TR News "freezing front line" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/08/12/zelensky-open-to-freezing-front-line-ceding-de-facto-control-of-occupied-territory-to-russia-the-daily-telegraph | Source: Meduza [17:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Zelensky open to freezing front line, ceding de facto control of occupied territory to Russia The Daily Telegraph Meduza [17:45] TR News "Russian forest firefighters plead for help, saying theyre exhausted, underpaid, and lack basic gear" https://meduza.io/en/feature/2025/08/12/we-have-no-strength-left | Source: Meduza [17:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | We have no strength left Russian forest firefighters plead for help, saying theyre exhausted, underpaid, and lack basic gear Meduza [17:46] TR News "Telegram blocks hacker group leaking and selling Russian officials private correspondence" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/08/12/telegram-blocks-hacker-group-leaking-and-selling-russian-officials-private-correspondence | Source: Meduza [17:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Telegram blocks hacker group leaking and selling Russian officials private correspondence Meduza [17:46] TR News "Russia will ban calling on WhatsApp and Telegram, media personality Ksenia Sobchak says" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/08/12/russian-will-ban-calling-on-whatsapp-and-telegram-media-personality-ksenia-sobchak-says | Source: Meduza [17:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Russia will ban calling on WhatsApp and Telegram, media personality Ksenia Sobchak says Meduza [17:47] TR News Last LibreOffice 25.8 release candidates RC3 and RC4 available this week https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2025/08/12/last-libreoffice-25-8-rcs/ [17:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.documentfoundation.org | Last LibreOffice 25.8 release candidates RC3 and RC4 available this week - The Document Foundation Blog [17:48] TR News Federal Judge Rejects Anthropic Bid to Pause Authors Infringement Class Action Trial Still Set for December https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/08/12/anthropic-lawsuit-stay-motion-denied/ [17:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 520 @ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/08/12/anthropic-lawsuit-stay-motion-denied/ ) [17:48] TR News Whats in the SOSS? Podcast #37 S2E14 Open Source Security: OSTIFs 10-Year Journey of Collaborative Audits https://openssf.org/podcast/2025/08/12/whats-in-the-soss-podcast-37-s2e14-open-source-security-ostifs-10-year-journey-of-collaborative-audits/ [17:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-openssf.org | Whats in the SOSS? Podcast #37 S2E14 Open Source Security: OSTIFs 10-Year Journey of Collaborative Audits Open Source Security Foundation [17:49] TR News A new or rebooted Web https://rubenerd.com/a-new-or-rebooted-web/ [17:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Rubenerd: A new or rebooted Web [17:49] TR News Lets Make a Free Software Jubilee Happen https://fossforce.com/2025/08/lets-make-a-free-software-jubilee-happen/ [17:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-fossforce.com | Lets Make a Free Software Jubilee Happen - FOSS Force [17:50] TR News India, China set to resume direct flights in sign of closer ties https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/india-china-set-to-resume-direct-flights-in-sign-of-closer-ties [17:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | India, China set to resume direct flights in sign of closer ties | The Straits Times [17:50] TR News Freexian Collaborators: Debian Contributions: DebConf 25, OpenSSH upgrades, Cross compilation collaboration and more! (by Anupa Ann Joseph) https://www.freexian.com/blog/debian-contributions-07-2025/ [17:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Debian Contributions: DebConf 25, OpenSSH upgrades, Cross compilation collaboration and more! | Freexian [17:52] TR News Kubuntu Focus launches Zr GEN 1 GNU/Linux laptop with Nvidia RTX 5090 option https://betanews.com/2025/08/11/kubuntu-focus-launches-zr-gen-1-linux-laptop-with-nvidia-rtx-5090-option/ [17:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Kubuntu Focus launches Zr GEN 1 Linux laptop with Nvidia RTX 5090 option - BetaNews [17:52] TR News Debian 13 'trixie' released with five years of support and new architecture options https://betanews.com/2025/08/11/debian-13-trixie-released-with-five-years-of-support-and-new-architecture-options/ [17:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Debian 13 'trixie' released with five years of support and new architecture options - BetaNews [17:53] TR News Linux Mint 22.2 'Zara' beta now ready to download -- here's what's new https://betanews.com/2025/08/12/linux-mint-22-2-zara-beta-now-ready-to-download-heres-whats-new/ [17:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Linux Mint 22.2 'Zara' beta now ready to download - here's what's new - BetaNews [17:55] TR News I'm a Linux expert, and here are 6 commands I can't live without https://www.zdnet.com/article/im-a-linux-expert-and-here-are-6-commands-i-cant-live-without/ [17:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-I'm a Linux expert, and here are 6 commands I can't live without | ZDNET [17:55] TR News "Bumpbuddy helps Arch Linux keep packages fresh and up to date." https://news.itsfoss.com/arch-linux-bumpbuddy/ [17:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.itsfoss.com | Arch Linux Introduces Bumpbuddy for Faster, Smarter Package Maintenance [17:56] TR News "It will come with the Linux kernel 6.14, built on top of Ubuntu 24.04 ("Noble"). With support running until 2029, the Mint team will continue to release new versions of Linux Mint with the same base packages making it easy to upgrade." https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/linux-mint-22-2-beta-available-for-the-next-long-term-supported-release/ [17:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Linux Mint 22.2 Beta available for the next long-term supported release | GamingOnLinux [17:57] TR News This is how I create and manage VMs on Linux distros https://www.xda-developers.com/this-is-how-i-create-and-manage-vms-on-linux-distros/ [17:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.xda-developers.com | This is how I create and manage VMs on Linux distros [17:58] TR News This new Arch Linux tool takes the hassle out of keeping packages up to date - here's how https://www.zdnet.com/article/this-new-arch-linux-tool-takes-the-hassle-out-of-keeping-packages-up-to-date-heres-how/ [17:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-This new Arch Linux tool takes the hassle out of keeping packages up to date - here's how | ZDNET [17:59] TR News "The latest snapshot of the upcoming Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara" release is now available with a revamped login page and a visually enhanced software management center. It also sports a new fingerprint authenticator, Fingwit." https://www.notebookcheck.net/Linux-Mint-22-2-Beta-focuses-on-visual-improvements.1085418.0.html [17:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Linux Mint 22.2 Beta focuses on visual improvements - NotebookCheck.net News ● Aug 13 [18:00] TR News "Maybe the schmuck Adashek will hire another McKinsey id--t in IBM marketing too." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k24ph5p6 [18:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k24ph5p6 ) [18:01] TR News "now that's IBM DEI working for you - selected females get moved to new positions but males get shown the door. If that is not outright discrimination at IBM, I don't know what else it can be called." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k1s1fqkc [18:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k1s1fqkc ) [18:03] TR News InstallAware Launches Setup Virtualization Technology "Project OS/3," Running Windows Binaries Directly on Linux and macOS. https://www.prweb.com/releases/installaware-launches-setup-virtualization-technology-project-os3-running-windows-binaries-directly-on-linux-and-macos-302526151.html [18:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.prweb.com | InstallAware Launches Setup Virtualization Technology "Project OS/3," Running Windows Binaries Directly on Linux and macOS. [18:04] TR News Linus Torvalds blasts kernel dev for 'making the world worse' with 'garbage' patches https://www.zdnet.com/article/linus-torvalds-blasts-kernel-dev-for-making-the-world-worse-with-garbage-patches/ [18:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Linus Torvalds blasts kernel dev for 'making the world worse' with 'garbage' patches | ZDNET [18:06] TR News This Linux Workstation Laptop Has an RTX 5090 Inside https://tech.yahoo.com/computing/articles/linux-workstation-laptop-rtx-5090-213317932.html [18:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-tech.yahoo.com | This Linux Workstation Laptop Has an RTX 5090 Inside [18:08] TR News (NEW): Local Repair Cafs Plan Free Linux Lifeline to Save Old PCs from Windows 10 Cut-Off - KLTV https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Local_Repair_Cafes_Plan_Free_Linux_Lifeline_to_Save_Old_PCs_fro.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Local_Repair_Cafes_Plan_Free_Linux_Lifeline_to_Save_Old_PCs_fro.gmi [18:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Local Repair Cafs Plan Free Linux Lifeline to Save Old PCs from Windows 10 Cut-Off - KLTV [18:10] TR News (NEW): CrossOver 25.1.0 Released and InstallAware Launches Setup Virtualization Technology "Project OS/3" https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/CrossOver_25_1_0_Released_and_InstallAware_Launches_Setup_Virtu.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/CrossOver_25_1_0_Released_and_InstallAware_Launches_Setup_Virtu.gmi [18:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines CrossOver 25.1.0 Released and InstallAware Launches Setup Virtualization Technology "Project OS/3" [18:10] TR News (NEW): Today's HowTos https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/today_s_howtos.1.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/today_s_howtos.1.gmi [18:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines today's howtos [18:11] TR News (NEW): GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/GNU_Linux_and_BSD_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/GNU_Linux_and_BSD_Leftovers.gmi [18:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers [18:11] TR News (NEW): Security and Windows TCO Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Security_and_Windows_TCO_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Security_and_Windows_TCO_Leftovers.gmi [18:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Security and Windows TCO Leftovers [18:13] TR News (NEW): Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, the Web, and Standards https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_the_Web_and_Standards.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_the_Web_and_Standards.gmi [18:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, the Web, and Standards [18:13] TR News (NEW): Programming Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Programming_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/08/13/Programming_Leftovers.gmi [18:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Programming Leftovers [18:15] TR News Techrights Links 13/08/2025: The Incriminating Video Scam and Corruption in South Korea https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Links_13_08_2025_The_Incriminating_Video_Scam_and_Corruption_in.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Links_13_08_2025_The_Incriminating_Video_Scam_and_Corruption_in.gmi [18:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Links 13/08/2025: The Incriminating Video Scam and Corruption in South Korea [18:16] TR News Radio gemini://tecnico-ligero.duckdns.org/gemlog/43--2025-08-13-Dndole-una-filosofa-intrnseca-a-Elibre-Radio.gmi [18:18] TR News Google News must delist, not just derank, slopfarms [18:31] TR News "Ginni stacked the deck in her favor. She hired a bunch the geriatric executives to fill the IBM Board Of Trustees during her reign of failure. And they rubber stamped all the garbage policies she put in front of them including her staying on for 8+ years in exchange for her giving them IBM shares." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k2fg2esn [18:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k2fg2esn ) [18:52] TR News Techrights Slopwatch: LinuxSecurity, Google News, and Serial Slopper (SS) https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Slopwatch_LinuxSecurity_Google_News_and_Serial_Slopper_SS.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Slopwatch_LinuxSecurity_Google_News_and_Serial_Slopper_SS.gmi [18:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Slopwatch: LinuxSecurity, Google News, and Serial Slopper (SS) ● Aug 13 [19:12] TR News Techrights Microsoft Windows Losing Its Grip Near Turkey and Russia https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Microsoft_Windows_Losing_Its_Grip_Near_Turkey_and_Russia.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Microsoft_Windows_Losing_Its_Grip_Near_Turkey_and_Russia.gmi [19:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Microsoft Windows Losing Its Grip Near Turkey and Russia [19:17] TR News Too much of "the news" is just Microsoft says. Nobody investigates or fact-checks. This is terrible. Media became a parrot or lie amplifier. [19:18] TR News There is usually an "inside story". And that contradicts what companies OFFICIALLY 'say'. [19:37] TR News Techrights "GPT-5" is Another Microsoft Dead Cat Trying to Bounce https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/GPT_5_is_Another_Microsoft_Dead_Cat_Trying_to_Bounce.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/GPT_5_is_Another_Microsoft_Dead_Cat_Trying_to_Bounce.gmi [19:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights "GPT-5" is Another Microsoft Dead Cat Trying to Bounce [19:52] TR News Techrights The Register MS Takes More Money to Boost Slop Hype, This Time From Snyk, a Notorious FUD Source https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/The_Register_MS_Takes_More_Money_to_Boost_Slop_Hype_This_Time_F.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/The_Register_MS_Takes_More_Money_to_Boost_Slop_Hype_This_Time_F.gmi [19:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights The Register MS Takes More Money to Boost Slop Hype, This Time From Snyk, a Notorious FUD Source ● Aug 13 [20:29] TR News Techrights Internet Relay Chat and Gemini Protocol Help Us Relive the Net of the Dial-Up Era https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Internet_Relay_Chat_and_Gemini_Protocol_Help_Us_Relive_the_Net_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Internet_Relay_Chat_and_Gemini_Protocol_Help_Us_Relive_the_Net_.gmi [20:29] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Internet Relay Chat and Gemini Protocol Help Us Relive the Net of the Dial-Up Era [20:45] TR News Techrights Currys PCWorld Hates GNU/Linux Even Though It Runs the World https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Currys_PCWorld_Hates_GNU_Linux_Even_Though_It_Runs_the_World.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Currys_PCWorld_Hates_GNU_Linux_Even_Though_It_Runs_the_World.gmi [20:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Currys PCWorld Hates GNU/Linux Even Though It Runs the World ● Aug 13 [21:05] TR News Techrights Hopping From One Buzzwords to the Next https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Hopping_From_One_Buzzwords_to_the_Next.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/08/13/Hopping_From_One_Buzzwords_to_the_Next.gmi [21:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Hopping From One Buzzwords to the Next [21:09] TR News Oracle reduces workforce in cloud infrastructure unit - report https://seekingalpha.com/news/4484813-oracle-reduces-workforce-in-cloud-infrastructure-unit https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-13/oracle-layoffs-hit-cloud-unit-oci [21:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://seekingalpha.com/news/4484813-oracle-reduces-workforce-in-cloud-infrastructure-unit ) [21:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-13/oracle-layoffs-hit-cloud-unit-oci ) [21:09] TR News Over 160 Blizzard employees unite for workplace improvements in historic move https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/blizzard-entertainment-story-team-unionizes [21:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.windowscentral.com | Historic union win: Blizzards narrative team fights for better work | Windows Central [21:11] TR News Same as Azure - constant Microsoft layoffs https://thetechportal.com/2025/08/13/oracle-lays-off-hundreds-of-employees-from-its-cloud-unit-amid-ai-expansion-push-report/ [21:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-thetechportal.com | Oracle lays off hundreds of employees from its cloud unit amid AI expansion push: Report - The Tech Portal [21:12] TR News "Hey hi" is a mindless excuse for a business failure https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/oracle-layoffs-hit-cloud-infrastructure-unit-as-ai-spending-soars-article-152460279 [21:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.timesnownews.com | Oracle Layoffs Hit Cloud Infrastructure Unit As AI Spending Soars | Business - Times Now [21:13] TR News Opinion - H-1Bs are wreaking havoc on American workers https://www.aol.com/opinion-h-1bs-wreaking-havoc-113000781.html [21:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.aol.com | NO TITLE [21:28] TR News Kaisen Linux Releases Version 3.0, Announces Project Shutdown https://linuxiac.com/kaisen-linux-releases-version-3-0-announces-project-shutdown/ [21:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linuxiac.com | Kaisen Linux Releases Version 3.0, Announces Project Shutdown [21:40] TR News Ancho-Rage gemini://eljasverve.smol.pub/ragee [21:41] TR News [jp] [photos] [cat] gemini://higeki.jp/nikki/2025-08-13.gmi gemini://higeki.jp/nikki/2025-08-12.gmi ● Aug 13 [01:32] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techpol [01:50] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techpol ● Aug 13 [04:33] *MinceR` is now known as lightbringer ● Aug 13 [07:14] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@yu29f4abyrsnc.irc) has joined #techpol [07:26] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.6 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/) [07:41] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techpol [07:45] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techpol ● Aug 13 [08:00] TR News "Ukraine invaded Russia, seizing land it hoped to trade. It couldnt hold on." https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/08/11/ukraine-war-kursk-invasion-russia/ [08:00] -TechPolBot/#techpol-HTTP/2 stream 1 was not closed cleanly: INTERNAL_ERROR (err 2) ( status 0 @ https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/08/11/ukraine-war-kursk-invasion-russia/ ) [08:01] TR News "Trump wants troops in D.C. But don't expect him to stop there" https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-11/chabria-column-trump-dc-national-guard [08:01] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.latimes.com | Trump wants troops in D.C. But don't expect him to stop there - Los Angeles Times [08:01] TR News "The Presidents Police State" https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2025/08/trump-national-guard-dc/683839/ [08:01] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.theatlantic.com | The Presidents Police State - The Atlantic [08:01] TR News "Trump's D.C. Deployment Is a Show of Weakness" https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/08/trump-dc-national-guard/683835/ [08:01] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.theatlantic.com | Trump's D.C. Deployment Is a Show of Weakness - The Atlantic [08:01] TR News "American Oversight Launches Investigation Into Trump Administrations Power Grab at D.C. Home Rule - American Oversight" https://americanoversight.org/american-oversight-launches-investigation-into-trump-administrations-power-grab-at-d-c-home-rule/ [08:01] -TechPolBot/#techpol-americanoversight.org | American Oversight Launches Investigation Into Trump Administrations Power Grab at D.C. Home Rule - American Oversight [08:02] TR News "Putin likely to travel abroad to meet Trump. Will he be arrested? Firstpost" https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/vladimir-putin-set-to-head-abroad-despite-arrest-warrant-what-do-we-know-about-the-icc-13921824.html [08:02] -TechPolBot/#techpol-Putin likely to travel abroad to meet Trump. Will he be arrested? Firstpost [08:03] TR News "Trump Plays the Carnage Card - Paul Krugman" https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/trump-plays-the-carnage-card [08:03] -TechPolBot/#techpol-paulkrugman.substack.com | Trump Plays the Carnage Card - Paul Krugman [08:04] TR News "Islamic court in Indonesia sentences 2 men to public caning over sexual acts: Kissing and hugging | Courthouse News Service" https://www.courthousenews.com/islamic-court-in-indonesia-sentences-2-men-to-public-caning-over-sexual-acts-kissing-and-hugging/ [08:04] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.courthousenews.com/islamic-court-in-indonesia-sentences-2-men-to-public-caning-over-sexual-acts-kissing-and-hugging/ ) [08:04] TR News "European leaders united on Ukraine negotiations (with one exception) / Article" https://eng.lsm.lv/article/politics/diplomacy/12.08.2025-european-leaders-united-on-ukraine-negotiations-with-one-exception.a610063/ [08:04] -TechPolBot/#techpol-eng.lsm.lv | European leaders united on Ukraine negotiations (with one exception) / Article [08:06] TR News "Small boat migrant 'gives step-by-step guide on how to cross the Channel' on TikTok from his four-star hotel - then urges others to 'risk their life and spend their money' on the illegal journey | Daily Mail Online" https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14995173/Small-boat-migrant-gives-step-step-guide-cross-Channel-TikTok.html [08:06] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.dailymail.co.uk | Small boat migrant 'gives step-by-step guide on how to cross the Channel' on TikTok from his four-star hotel - then urges others to 'risk their life and spend their money' on the illegal journey | Daily Mail Online [08:06] TR News "Don't Be Distracted from Trump's Filth" https://www.emptywheel.net/2025/08/12/dont-be-distracted-from-trumps-filth/ [08:06] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.emptywheel.net | Don't Be Distracted from Trump's Filth - emptywheel [08:09] TR News "Trump Backpedals on Ousting Intel's CEO" https://www.pcmag.com/news/trump-backpedals-on-ousting-intels-ceo [08:09] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.pcmag.com/news/trump-backpedals-on-ousting-intels-ceo ) [08:10] TR News "Donald Trumps takeover of DC police is legal, but theres a catch" https://www.vox.com/donald-trump/457829/donald-trump-washington-dc-police-home-rule-act [08:10] -TechPolBot/#techpol-Donald Trumps takeover of DC police is legal, but theres a catch | Vox [08:10] TR News "At the Monday press conference, Trump specifically cited four cities that could see similar National Guard movements: Baltimore, Chicago, New York City and Oakland all heavily Democratic cities led by Black mayors." https://mainemorningstar.com/2025/08/12/repub/trumps-mass-deportations-opened-the-door-for-deploying-national-guard-in-d-c/ [08:10] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://mainemorningstar.com/2025/08/12/repub/trumps-mass-deportations-opened-the-door-for-deploying-national-guard-in-d-c/ ) [08:11] TR News "Violent crime in all those cities has continued to trend downward, according to each citys police database." https://mainemorningstar.com/2025/08/12/repub/trumps-mass-deportations-opened-the-door-for-deploying-national-guard-in-d-c/ [08:11] TR News "Trump taps economist from far-right foundation to head agency that tracks jobs numbers Michigan Advance" https://michiganadvance.com/2025/08/12/repub/trump-taps-economist-from-far-right-foundation-to-head-agency-that-tracks-jobs-numbers/ [08:11] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://michiganadvance.com/2025/08/12/repub/trump-taps-economist-from-far-right-foundation-to-head-agency-that-tracks-jobs-numbers/ ) [08:11] TR News "Two Chinese military vessels collide in South China Sea" https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-military/2025/08/12/two-chinese-military-vessels-collide-in-south-china-sea/ [08:11] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.navytimes.com | Two Chinese military vessels collide in South China Sea [08:13] TR News He never once mentioned security guarantees for the Ukrainians, so that Russia doesnt just take a pause, or a couple of years to re-arm and then seek again to take over the entire country, he continued. https://zambianobserver.com/expert-disturbed-over-what-trump-didnt-say-ahead-of-putin-meeting/ [08:13] -TechPolBot/#techpol-zambianobserver.com | Expert disturbed over what Trump didnt say ahead of Putin meeting - The Zambian Observer [08:13] TR News He didnt say anything about a commitment to arm Ukraine to deter a future attack or future contributing intelligence, Sanger added. The Europeans stressed all of those over the land issues in their statements over the weekend. https://zambianobserver.com/expert-disturbed-over-what-trump-didnt-say-ahead-of-putin-meeting/ [08:13] TR News "Expert disturbed over what Trump didnt say ahead of Putin meeting - The Zambian Observer" https://zambianobserver.com/expert-disturbed-over-what-trump-didnt-say-ahead-of-putin-meeting/ iophk: also, no mention of impending arrest under ICC orders [08:23] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@7h7y9yu8y5zjw.irc) has joined #techpol ● Aug 13 [09:07] TR News "if it bleeds, it leads" https://www.techdirt.com/2025/08/11/trump-pretends-crime-rates-are-up-to-justify-sending-troops-to-dc-streets-too-many-americans-believe-him/ | Source: Techdirt [09:07] -TechPolBot/#techpol-Trump Pretends Crime Rates Are Up To Justify Sending Troops To DC Streets. Too Many Americans Believe Him. | Techdirt [09:11] TR News "district court chief judges were warned last month" https://www.theverge.com/law/758440/federal-courts-hacked-pacer-cm-ecf-russia | Source: The Verge [09:11] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.theverge.com | Russia might be responsible for the PACER hack | The Verge ● Aug 13 [10:01] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.6 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/) ● Aug 13 [11:39] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@7h7y9yu8y5zjw.irc) has joined #techpol ● Aug 13 [12:47] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techpol [12:50] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techpol [12:58] *lightbringer has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) ● Aug 13 [13:00] *MinceR` (~lb@iyhwsi75rjzuq.irc) has joined #techpol [13:13] *MinceR` is now known as lightbringer [13:31] *psydroid3 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [13:52] TR News From Van Cleef to Vacheron, luxury gifts at center of probe into South Koreas former first lady 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Times [13:56] TR News Malaysian flag hoisted upside down heats up debate ahead of national day celebrations https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysian-flag-hoisted-upside-down-heats-up-debate-ahead-of-national-day-celebrations [13:56] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | Malaysian flag hoisted upside down heats up debate ahead of national day celebrations | The Straits Times [13:56] TR News China cuts ties with Czech President over Dalai Lama visit https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-cuts-ties-with-czech-president-over-dalai-lama-visit [13:56] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | China cuts ties with Czech President over Dalai Lama visit | The Straits Times [13:58] TR News Philippines Condemns China After South China Sea Collision Captured on Video https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/asia/south-china-sea-chinese-navy-philippines-collision.html [13:58] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ 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-TechPolBot/#techpol-hongkongfp.com | US President Trump signs order to extend China tariff truce by 90 days [14:00] TR News China and US: Raise of reciprocal tariffs delayed for at least 90 days https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250812-china-and-us-raise-of-reciprocal-tariffs-delayed-for-at-least-90-days [14:00] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250812-china-and-us-raise-of-reciprocal-tariffs-delayed-for-at-least-90-days ) [14:21] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@7h7y9yu8y5zjw.irc) has joined #techpol [14:37] *psydroid3 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [14:43] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@7h7y9yu8y5zjw.irc) has joined #techpol [14:43] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.6 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/) ● Aug 13 [15:13] TR News What Is Rent Stabilization, and Why Is It an Issue in the NYC Mayors Race? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/nyregion/mamdani-cuomo-rent-stabilized-apartment.html [15:13] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ 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contraband seized in prisons https://www.defenceweb.co.za/protectionweb/large-quantities-of-drugs-and-contraband-seized-in-prisons/ [15:24] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.defenceweb.co.za | Large quantities of drugs and contraband seized in prisons - defenceWeb [15:28] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techpol [15:36] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techpol [15:44] TR News Refugees grapple with hunger and cholera in Sudan's displacement camps https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20250812-refugees-struggle-with-hunger-and-cholera-in-sudan-s-displacement-camps [15:44] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20250812-refugees-struggle-with-hunger-and-cholera-in-sudan-s-displacement-camps ) [15:58] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techpol ● Aug 13 [17:21] *monkeybusiness1 is now known as bamveldt [17:21] *bamveldt is now known as vamveldt [17:22] *vamveldt is now known as vanveldt [17:27] TR News Myanmar security forces involved in systematic torture, says UN report https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/myanmar-security-forces-involved-in-systematic-torture-says-un-report [17:27] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | Myanmar security forces involved in systematic torture, says UN report | The Straits Times [17:28] TR News China urged to protect imprisoned activists against human rights violations https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/08/china-urged-to-protect-imprisoned-activists-against-human-rights-violations/ [17:28] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.jurist.org | China urged to protect imprisoned activists facing human rights violations - JURIST - News [17:29] TR News Hong Kong woman detained on suspicion of murdering mother, brother https://hongkongfp.com/2025/08/12/hong-kong-woman-detained-on-suspicion-of-murdering-mother-brother/ [17:29] -TechPolBot/#techpol-hongkongfp.com | HK woman detained on suspicion of murdering mother, brother [17:30] TR News Israeli Hostage Families Call for Nationwide Walkout https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/middleeast/israel-general-strike.html [17:30] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/middleeast/israel-general-strike.html ) [17:31] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techpol [17:31] TR News US federal judge rejects request to unseal grand jury materials from Maxwell sex trafficking case https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/08/us-federal-judge-rejects-request-to-unseal-grand-jury-materials-from-maxwell-sex-trafficking-case/ [17:31] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.jurist.org | US federal judge rejects request to unseal grand jury materials from Maxwell sex trafficking case - JURIST - News [17:31] TR News Israeli air strikes rock Gaza as Hamas chief arrives in Cairo for ceasefire push https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250812-israeli-air-strikes-rock-gaza-as-hamas-chief-heads-to-cairo-for-ceasefire-push [17:31] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ 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[17:38] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/us/politics/trump-putin-meeting-russia-ukraine.html ) [17:39] TR News "false flag" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/08/12/russia-accuses-ukraine-of-preparing-false-flag-attack-to-derail-friday-s-putin-trump-summit-in-alaska | Source: Meduza [17:39] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | Russia accuses Ukraine of preparing false flag attack to derail Fridays PutinTrump summit in Alaska Meduza [17:40] TR News 31,000 Ukrainians currently under Latvia's protection https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/society/12.08.2025-31000-ukrainians-currently-under-latvias-protection.a610065/ [17:40] -TechPolBot/#techpol-eng.lsm.lv | 31,000 Ukrainians currently under Latvia's protection / Article [17:40] TR News European leaders united on Ukraine negotiations (with one exception) https://eng.lsm.lv/article/politics/diplomacy/12.08.2025-european-leaders-united-on-ukraine-negotiations-with-one-exception.a610063/ [17:40] -TechPolBot/#techpol-eng.lsm.lv | European leaders united on Ukraine negotiations (with one exception) / Article [17:40] TR News European Union Leaders' Statement on Ukraine https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_25_1956 [17:40] -TechPolBot/#techpol-ec.europa.eu | Press corner | European Commission [17:41] TR News Ground robots are transforming battle-casualty evacuation in Ukraine https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/ground-robots-are-transforming-battle-casualty-evacuation-in-ukraine/ [17:41] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.aspistrategist.org.au | Ground robots are transforming battle-casualty evacuation in Ukraine | The Strategist [17:41] TR News Lithuanian president urges Finland to back swift start to Ukraines EU talks https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2641629/lithuanian-president-urges-finland-to-back-swift-start-to-ukraine-s-eu-talks [17:41] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.lrt.lt | Lithuanian president urges Finland to back swift start to Ukraines EU talks - LRT [17:41] TR News Nausda vows support for Ukraine's territorial integrity ahead of USRussia talks https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2641152/nauseda-vows-support-for-ukraine-s-territorial-integrity-ahead-of-us-russia-talks [17:41] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.lrt.lt | Nausda vows support for Ukraine's territorial integrity ahead of USRussia talks - LRT [17:42] TR News Who are we? Russia aims to strip teens Ukrainian identity. https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2025/0812/ukraine-war-russia-teens-identity [17:42] -TechPolBot/#techpol-Who are we? Russia aims to strip teens Ukrainian identity. - CSMonitor.com [17:42] TR News Russia Makes Battlefield Advances in Ukraine, Seeking an Edge in Convicted Felon Talks https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/europe/russia-ukraine-battlefield-pokrovsk-trump.html [17:42] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/europe/russia-ukraine-battlefield-pokrovsk-trump.html ) [17:42] TR News Why Surrendering a Key Eastern Region Would Be Hard for Ukraine https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/europe/russia-ukraine-donbas-land-swap.html [17:42] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/europe/russia-ukraine-donbas-land-swap.html ) [17:42] TR News "training unit" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/08/12/ukrainian-army-says-russian-missile-strike-hit-training-unit-killing-one | Source: Meduza [17:42] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | Ukrainian army says Russian missile strike hit training unit, killing one Meduza [17:43] TR News "defense participants" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/08/12/russia-extends-veteran-status-and-benefits-to-defense-participants-in-border-regions-under-ukrainian-missile-strikes-and-incursions | Source: Meduza [17:43] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | Russia extends veteran status and benefits to defense participants in border regions under Ukrainian missile strikes and incursions Meduza [17:43] TR News "Zelensky proposes allowing adult Ukrainian men under 22 to travel abroad" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/08/12/zelensky-proposes-allowing-adult-ukrainian-men-under-22-to-travel-abroad | Source: Meduza [17:43] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | Zelensky proposes allowing adult Ukrainian men under 22 to travel abroad Meduza [17:43] TR News "risk of encirclement of Ukrainian forces at a key Donbas stronghold" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/08/12/russian-breakthrough-near-pokrovsk-raises-risk-of-encirclement-of-ukrainian-forces-at-a-key-donbas-stronghold | Source: Meduza [17:43] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | Russian breakthrough near Pokrovsk raises risk of encirclement of Ukrainian forces at a key Donbas stronghold Meduza [17:44] TR News Lithuanian Armed Forces vehicle repairs carried out at Hegelmann groups garage https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2641227/lithuanian-armed-forces-vehicle-repairs-carried-out-at-hegelmann-group-s-garage [17:44] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.lrt.lt | Lithuanian Armed Forces vehicle repairs carried out at Hegelmann groups garage - LRT [17:44] TR News Kash Patel and John Solomon Declare Their Own Sources and Methods Illegal https://www.emptywheel.net/2025/08/12/kash-patel-and-john-solomon-declare-their-own-sources-and-methods-illegal/ [17:44] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.emptywheel.net | Kash Patel and John Solomon Declare Their Own Sources and Methods Illegal - emptywheel [17:45] TR News "freezing front line" https://meduza.io/en/news/2025/08/12/zelensky-open-to-freezing-front-line-ceding-de-facto-control-of-occupied-territory-to-russia-the-daily-telegraph | Source: Meduza [17:45] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | Zelensky open to freezing front line, ceding de facto control of occupied territory to Russia The Daily Telegraph Meduza [17:45] TR News "Russian forest firefighters plead for help, saying theyre exhausted, underpaid, and lack basic gear" https://meduza.io/en/feature/2025/08/12/we-have-no-strength-left | Source: Meduza [17:45] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | We have no strength left Russian forest firefighters plead for help, saying theyre exhausted, underpaid, and lack basic gear Meduza [17:50] TR News India, China set to resume direct flights in sign of closer ties https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/india-china-set-to-resume-direct-flights-in-sign-of-closer-ties [17:50] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | India, China set to resume direct flights in sign of closer ties | The Straits Times ● Aug 13 [19:32] *admfubar (~admfubar@ae6yc8gqwe7jq.irc) has joined #techpol [19:32] admfubar https://www.rawstory.com/national-republican-congressional-committee/ [19:32] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rawstory.com | 'Haven't laughed this hard': GOP lampooned for sharing obvious spoof Dem document - Raw Story [19:36] admfubar https://www.rawstory.com/trump-cartels-2673881610/ [19:36] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rawstory.com | 'They're worried': Trump's latest attack reportedly has business leaders on edge - Raw Story ● Aug 13 [21:00] admfubar https://www.rawstory.com/christian-nationalists-2673880871/ [21:00] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rawstory.com | 'Danger signs': Expert debunks 'ludicrous' lies told by Christian nationalists - Raw Story ● Aug 13 [22:02] admfubar https://www.rawstory.com/corpus-christi-police-department/ [22:02] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rawstory.com | Texas police ignore Marine accused of secretly spiking hot cocoa with 10 abortion pills - Raw Story [22:07] *geert has quit (Quit: leaving) [22:09] admfubar https://www.rawstory.com/trump-washington-dc-2673875744/ [22:09] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rawstory.com | Dozens of feds swarm minor DC fender-bender as Trumps militarized crackdown creates chaos - Raw Story [22:14] *geert (~geert@8jdcxbyy4h39q.irc) has joined #techpol ● Aug 13 [23:35] admfubar https://theintercept.com/2025/08/12/trump-washington-dc-national-guard-deploy-federalize/ [23:35] -TechPolBot/#techpol-theintercept.com | Trumps Use of Troops for Policing Hasnt Been Seen Since America Was Ruled by a King