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-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | IRC: #techrights @ Techrights IRC Network: Monday, February 16, 2026Feb 17 02:43
techrights-newsβœ©β–‘β–’β–“β–†β–…β–ƒβ–‚β–Tux Machines ππ”π‹π‹π„π“πˆπβ–β–‚β–ƒβ–…β–†β–“β–’β–‘βœ© Yesterday's Tux Machines bulletin is now ready! πŸ…·πŸ†ƒπŸ†ƒπŸ…Ώ: http://news.tuxmachines.org/txt-archives/tuxmachines-2026-02-16.txt Feb 17 02:50
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techrights-news[japan] gemini://higeki.jp/nikki/2026-02-16.gmiFeb 17 05:00
techrights-newsRandomly chosen images from Geminispace gemini://freeshell.de/picpages/2026-02-17.gmiFeb 17 05:01
techrights-news"I mean it was fine for the first 85% of it. Was just cruising, wandering. Rode through the (relatively) quiet Sunday night city, west out to the water, enjoyed the quiet open roads and the cool air." gemini://ieve.me/moto/2026_02_15.gmiFeb 17 05:03
techrights-newsTake My Hand: Chapter 40 gemini://gem.write-on.org/onestepleft/book1/chapter40.gmiFeb 17 05:04
techrights-news"Debugging why my Gemini server stopped responding, since I managed to catch it in the error state with enough energy to debug. I'm learning to use new process debugging tools and digging into the details to try to understand what's normal and what signals help find root cause. The digressions are excessive." gemini://ieve.me/chalice/2.gmiFeb 17 05:05
techrights-news"I wanted to use sockets this time, so that it would be much easier to swap out the op amp ICs if one of them got zapped or whatever. All I had on hand was some 16 pin sockets, so I just set the two 8 pin ICs next to each other in the same socket." gemini://gem.librehacker.com/gemlog/starlog/20260216-0.gmiFeb 17 05:05
techrights-news"Meanwhile in the Babylon 5 universe praising shadows may be problematic, but that universe cleaves rather closer to various Western norms." gemini://thrig.me/blog/2026/02/17/in-praise-of-shadows.gmiFeb 17 05:06
techrights-news""Hello friends, family, supporters, and fiber community. I've had to make the incredibly difficult decision to shut down Alpenglow," Sundra writes of the company's closure." gemini://tilde.club/~ghalfacree/202602/20260216-sundra.gmiFeb 17 05:09
techrights-news[cat] gemini://nytpu.com/sneps/D1563.jpgFeb 17 05:09
techrights-news[cat] gemini://nytpu.com/cheetahs/D1919.jpgFeb 17 05:09
techrights-newsWorm first morning gopher://sdf.org:70/0/users/gef/reflections/wormFirstMorningFeb 17 05:12
techrights-news"I slept until 10 this morning and still went for a nap this afternoon for a few hours. I wonder how depleted my energy has been, what was I fueling on for all this time? I'm still tired." gopher://sdf.org:70/0/users/gef/reflections/wormFirstDayFeb 17 05:13
techrights-newsTechrights β€” Welcome to the New Techrights ⇨ https://techrights.org/ | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/ ∎Feb 17 05:19
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Welcome to the New TechrightsFeb 17 05:19
techrights-newsTechrights – Gemini Links 17/02/2026: Alpenglow Industries' Closure and Gemini Server Issues ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Gemini_Links_17_02_2026_Alpenglow_Industries_Closure_and_Gemini.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Gemini_Links_17_02_2026_Alpenglow_Industries_Closure_and_Gemini.gmi ∎Feb 17 05:19
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Gemini Links 17/02/2026: Alpenglow Industries' Closure and Gemini Server IssuesFeb 17 05:19
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  Today in Techrights ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Today_in_Techrights.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Today_in_Techrights.gmi ∎Feb 17 05:22
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” Today in TechrightsFeb 17 05:22
techrights-newsTechrights – IRC Proceedings: Monday, February 16, 2026 ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/IRC_Proceedings_Monday_February_16_2026.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/IRC_Proceedings_Monday_February_16_2026.gmi ∎Feb 17 05:22
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” IRC Proceedings: Monday, February 16, 2026Feb 17 05:22
techrights-newsTechrights – Over at Tux Machines... ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Over_at_Tux_Machines.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Over_at_Tux_Machines.gmi ∎Feb 17 05:24
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Over at Tux Machines...Feb 17 05:24
techrights-news"Microsoft’s long-standing control over institutional environments." https://www.ghacks.net/2026/02/16/why-most-users-stay-on-windows-despite-linux-being-free/Feb 17 05:25
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.ghacks.net | Why Most Users Stay On Windows Despite Linux Being Free? - gHacks Tech NewsFeb 17 05:25
techrights-news"AI is sh-t... it will never replace anyone and if it does the company doing that will disappear. Just a reminder... GDP is made of 70% of individuals spending... When nobody has a job, who will be spending on the products these d-mb companies are selling? Robots?" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1khj73vkkFeb 17 05:28
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1khj73vkk )Feb 17 05:28
techrights-news"Invoice? I didn't receive an invoice. Did you send it to the right address? Maybe it was lost in the mail. I have no idea what you're talking about. Oh, and you must have the wrong phone number, no one here by that name, just got this phone, you must be looking for the person that had this number before me. Have a nice day." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1khc9389dFeb 17 05:29
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1khc9389d )Feb 17 05:29
techrights-news"Sure. The real problem with that is that it costs money that IBM does not have and certainly does not want to spend. So, this is just fantasy!" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kf7gk191Feb 17 05:30
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kf7gk191 )Feb 17 05:30
techrights-news"The overall Tech sector is way down... the IBM stock will most likely recover slowly." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kgj7w26nFeb 17 05:30
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kgj7w26n )Feb 17 05:30
techrights-newsIBM cuts. "Well, Arvind was pretty clear about the percentages for both bands lower than 10 and band 10. So, the fu---r better deliver. I think they are waiting for the layoffs to be announced so that core and high people rated know that they will get zilch." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kha2t91pFeb 17 05:35
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kha2t91p )Feb 17 05:35
techrights-newsTechrights – IBM's Collapse Continues, Half of EU Countries to Have Mass Layoffs, "IBM Clearly Disinvests From Europe" Says IBM European Works Council ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/IBM_s_Collapse_Continues_Half_of_EU_Countries_to_Have_Mass_Layo.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/IBM_s_Collapse_Continues_Half_of_EU_Countries_to_Have_Mass_Layo.gmi ∎Feb 17 06:11
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” IBM's Collapse Continues, Half of EU Countries to Have Mass Layoffs, "IBM Clearly Disinvests From Europe" Says IBM European Works CouncilFeb 17 06:11
techrights-newsTechrights – EPO's Central Staff Committee on Fourth Technical Meeting, Two Days Before First of (At Least) 4 Winter Strikes at the Second-Largest European Institution ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/EPO_s_Central_Staff_Committee_on_Fourth_Technical_Meeting_Two_D.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/EPO_s_Central_Staff_Committee_on_Fourth_Technical_Meeting_Two_D.gmi ∎Feb 17 06:34
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” EPO's Central Staff Committee on Fourth Technical Meeting, Two Days Before First of (At Least) 4 Winter Strikes at the Second-Largest European InstitutionFeb 17 06:34
techrights-newsTechrights – Techrights Became a Hub for News That IBM/Red Hat Doesn't Want You to See (and Pays Mainstream Media to Distract From) ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Techrights_Became_a_Hub_for_News_That_IBM_Red_Hat_Doesn_t_Want_.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Techrights_Became_a_Hub_for_News_That_IBM_Red_Hat_Doesn_t_Want_.gmi ∎Feb 17 06:58
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Techrights Became a Hub for News That IBM/Red Hat Doesn't Want You to See (and Pays Mainstream Media to Distract From)Feb 17 06:58
techrights-newsTechrights – Just Like The Register MS, Conde Nast's Ars Technica Has Just Publicly Admitted That It Published Fake Articles (Slop) Made by LLMs About Serious Subjects ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Just_Like_The_Register_MS_Conde_Nast_s_Ars_Technica_Has_Just_Pu.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Just_Like_The_Register_MS_Conde_Nast_s_Ars_Technica_Has_Just_Pu.gmi ∎Feb 17 07:34
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Just Like The Register MS, Conde Nast's Ars Technica Has Just Publicly Admitted That It Published Fake Articles (Slop) Made by LLMs About Serious SubjectsFeb 17 07:34
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techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  Stable kernels: Linux 6.19.2, Linux 6.18.12, Linux 6.12.73, and Linux 6.6.126 ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Stable_kernels_Linux_6_19_2_Linux_6_18_12_Linux_6_12_73_and_Lin.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Stable_kernels_Linux_6_19_2_Linux_6_18_12_Linux_6_12_73_and_Lin.gmi ∎Feb 17 07:51
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” Stable kernels: Linux 6.19.2, Linux 6.18.12, Linux 6.12.73, and Linux 6.6.126Feb 17 07:51
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techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  GNOME: Crosswords 0.3.17: Circle Bound ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/GNOME_Crosswords_0_3_17_Circle_Bound.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/GNOME_Crosswords_0_3_17_Circle_Bound.gmi ∎Feb 17 07:54
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” GNOME: Crosswords 0.3.17: Circle BoundFeb 17 07:54
techrights-newsTechrights – Microsoft Turned Bing Into Censorship Machine of China, But Bing Is Pegged at a Mere 2% in Asia, Yandex is Bigger ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Microsoft_Turned_Bing_Into_Censorship_Machine_of_China_But_Bing.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Microsoft_Turned_Bing_Into_Censorship_Machine_of_China_But_Bing.gmi ∎Feb 17 07:56
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Microsoft Turned Bing Into Censorship Machine of China, But Bing Is Pegged at a Mere 2% in Asia, Yandex is BiggerFeb 17 07:56
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  Linux CVE assignment process ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Linux_CVE_assignment_process.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Linux_CVE_assignment_process.gmi ∎Feb 17 07:58
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” Linux CVE assignment processFeb 17 07:58
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techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  Gentoo on Codeberg ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Gentoo_on_Codeberg.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Gentoo_on_Codeberg.gmi ∎Feb 17 08:04
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” Gentoo on CodebergFeb 17 08:04
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  Reverse Engineering Linux Distro REMnux Marks 15 Years With Major v8 Release Featuring AI Agent Support ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Reverse_Engineering_Linux_Distro_REMnux_Marks_15_Years_With_Maj.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Reverse_Engineering_Linux_Distro_REMnux_Marks_15_Years_With_Maj.gmi ∎Feb 17 08:06
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” Reverse Engineering Linux Distro REMnux Marks 15 Years With Major v8 Release Featuring AI Agent SupportFeb 17 08:06
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  KDE: Kapsule v0.2.1: sponsored by my wife's horror movies ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/KDE_Kapsule_v0_2_1_sponsored_by_my_wife_s_horror_movies.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/KDE_Kapsule_v0_2_1_sponsored_by_my_wife_s_horror_movies.gmi ∎Feb 17 08:09
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” KDE: Kapsule v0.2.1: sponsored by my wife's horror moviesFeb 17 08:09
techrights-newsTechrights – Microsoft's "AI" Concerns Are All Indian (or Low-Paid Workers Who Work Extra Hours Unpaid) ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Microsoft_s_AI_Concerns_Are_All_Indian_or_Low_Paid_Workers_Who_.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Microsoft_s_AI_Concerns_Are_All_Indian_or_Low_Paid_Workers_Who_.gmi ∎Feb 17 08:09
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Microsoft's "AI" Concerns Are All Indian (or Low-Paid Workers Who Work Extra Hours Unpaid)Feb 17 08:09
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  Free and Open Source Software ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.gmi ∎Feb 17 08:14
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” Free and Open Source SoftwareFeb 17 08:14
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  Linux Mint isn't the best Windows replacement anymore ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Linux_Mint_isn_t_the_best_Windows_replacement_anymore.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Linux_Mint_isn_t_the_best_Windows_replacement_anymore.gmi ∎Feb 17 08:18
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” Linux Mint isn't the best Windows replacement anymoreFeb 17 08:18
techrights-newsTechrights – Only One in 50 Saudis Would Use Microsoft for Search, Almost Same as Would Use Russia's Yandex ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Only_One_in_50_Saudis_Would_Use_Microsoft_for_Search_Almost_Sam.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Only_One_in_50_Saudis_Would_Use_Microsoft_for_Search_Almost_Sam.gmi ∎Feb 17 08:20
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Only One in 50 Saudis Would Use Microsoft for Search, Almost Same as Would Use Russia's YandexFeb 17 08:20
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  Chromebooks and GNU/Linux Appear to have Gained Much Ground in Samoa (Independent State of Samoa) ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Chromebooks_and_GNU_Linux_Appear_to_have_Gained_Much_Ground_in_.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Chromebooks_and_GNU_Linux_Appear_to_have_Gained_Much_Ground_in_.gmi ∎Feb 17 08:36
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” Chromebooks and GNU/Linux Appear to have Gained Much Ground in Samoa (Independent State of Samoa)Feb 17 08:36
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  π˜›π˜Άπ˜Ή π˜”π˜’π˜€π˜©π˜ͺ𝘯𝘦𝘴: Google Android Leftovers ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Android_Leftovers.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Android_Leftovers.gmi ∎Feb 17 08:43
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” Android LeftoversFeb 17 08:43
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  The Efforts to Silence People Are Proportional to Their Positive Effect ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/The_Efforts_to_Silence_People_Are_Proportional_to_Their_Positiv.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/The_Efforts_to_Silence_People_Are_Proportional_to_Their_Positiv.gmi ∎Feb 17 08:50
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” The Efforts to Silence People Are Proportional to Their Positive EffectFeb 17 08:50
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techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  KDE Plasma 6.6 Desktop Environment Officially Released, This Is What’s New ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/KDE_Plasma_6_6_Desktop_Environment_Officially_Released_This_Is_.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/KDE_Plasma_6_6_Desktop_Environment_Officially_Released_This_Is_.gmi ∎Feb 17 08:53
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” KDE Plasma 6.6 Desktop Environment Officially Released, This Is What’s NewFeb 17 08:53
techrights-newsTechrights – Slop Technica: Ars Technica Seems Like Repeat Offender, a Part-Time Slopfarm ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Slop_Technica_Ars_Technica_Seems_Like_Repeat_Offender_a_Part_Ti.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Slop_Technica_Ars_Technica_Seems_Like_Repeat_Offender_a_Part_Ti.gmi ∎Feb 17 09:00
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Slop Technica: Ars Technica Seems Like Repeat Offender, a Part-Time SlopfarmFeb 17 09:00
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techrights-newsTechrights – Benj Edwards (Ars Technica) Used Fake Articles to Promote Ponzi Scheme for Conde Nast and Its Client (Marketing) ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Benj_Edwards_Ars_Technica_Used_Fake_Articles_to_Promote_Ponzi_S.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Benj_Edwards_Ars_Technica_Used_Fake_Articles_to_Promote_Ponzi_S.gmi ∎Feb 17 09:31
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Benj Edwards (Ars Technica) Used Fake Articles to Promote Ponzi Scheme for Conde Nast and Its Client (Marketing)Feb 17 09:31
techrights-news"More than two years ago, Amazon sued a network of websites that sold pirated DVDs of Prime Video exclusives such as The Rings of Power and The Boys." β˜› https://torrentfreak.com/amazon-wins-6-million-in-damages-against-pirated-dvd-stores-plus-domain-takeovers/ | Source: Torrent FreakFeb 17 09:48
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Amazon Wins $6 Million in Damages Against Pirated DVD Stores, Plus Domain Takeovers * TorrentFreakFeb 17 09:48
techrights-news"Allowing publishers to opt out of AI Overviews without affecting search is a β€œhuge engineering project”, a Google boss told publishers last week." β˜› https://pressgazette.co.uk/platforms/google-search-features-deals-ai-financial-times/ | Source: Press GazetteFeb 17 09:48
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pressgazette.co.uk | Google promises 'more focused deals' as FT joins AI pilot - Press GazetteFeb 17 09:48
techrights-news"Per the mentioned report, the as-yet-unnamed technology can determine the contribution percentages of human creators’ works within AI generations." β˜› https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/02/16/sony-ai-detection-tool/ | Source: Digital Music NewsFeb 17 09:48
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techrights-news"Including Three Women" β˜› https://www.afintl.com/en/202602075511 |Feb 17 09:49
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.afintl.com | Taliban Flog Nine, Including Three Women, In Parwan & Uruzgan | Afghanistan InternationalFeb 17 09:49
techrights-news"Child Marriages" sounds more tolerant than pedophilia β˜› https://morningstarnews.org/2026/02/legislation-to-combat-child-marriages-signed-in-punjab-pakistan/ | Source: Morning Star NewsFeb 17 09:50
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-morningstarnews.org | Legislation to Combat Child Marriages Signed in Punjab, Pakistan - Morningstar NewsFeb 17 09:50
techrights-news"The victim, who has since returned to Saudi Arabia, was left with cuts to her hand and injuries to her head. She was left feeling unsafe and fearing he will kill her." β˜› https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/brave-members-public-stopped-mans-33410734 | Source: Trinity Mirror North EastFeb 17 09:50
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.chroniclelive.co.uk | Brave members of the public stopped man's frenzied attack on ex wife in Newcastle street | Chronicle LiveFeb 17 09:50
techrights-news"bars women from top post" β˜› https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/402348/jamaat-bars-women-from-top-post-on-islamic | Source: Dhaka TribuneFeb 17 09:52
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.dhakatribune.com | 'Jamaat bars women from top post on Islamic principles'Feb 17 09:52
techrights-news"the use of crypto to directly benefit the sitting American president" β˜› https://www.thenextmove.org/p/board-of-peace-global-grift | Source: The Next MoveFeb 17 09:52
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.thenextmove.org | Board of Peace, Global Grift? - by Casey MichelFeb 17 09:52
techrights-news"this escalating language feels dangerous in our increasingly volatile political climate" β˜› https://organizingmythoughts.org/nick-fuentes-wants-women-in-gulags-heres-why-that-matters/ | Source: Kelly HayesFeb 17 09:53
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-organizingmythoughts.org | Nick Fuentes Wants Women in β€œGulags.” Here’s Why That Matters.Feb 17 09:53
techrights-news"Few jobs and slow growth hit the poor especially hard, because they’re the first to be fired, last to be hired, and most likely to bear the brunt of stagnant wages and declining benefits." β˜› https://robertreich.substack.com/p/best-of-luck-to-david-brooks | Source: Robert ReichFeb 17 09:53
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-robertreich.substack.com | Goodbye and Good luck, David Brooks - Robert ReichFeb 17 09:53
techrights-news"About 10,500 other nurses are starting to return to work today, ending the strike at three Manhattan hospitals run by Mt Sinai and at Montefiore Medical Center facilities in the Bronx" β˜› https://jacobin.com/2026/02/nurses-nyc-newyork-presbyterian-strike/ | Source: Jacobin MagazineFeb 17 09:54
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-jacobin.com | At NYC’s Richest Hospital, 4,200 Nurses Are Still on StrikeFeb 17 09:54
techrights-news12 more days and it's March already. How time flies.Feb 17 09:54
techrights-news"Selling and buying labor. There’s plenty to worry about in this arrangement as such, but what makes this particular case exceptional?" β˜› https://jacobin.com/2026/02/artificial-intelligence-ai-labor-exploitation/ | Source: Jacobin MagazineFeb 17 10:17
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-jacobin.com | Who Wants to Rent a Human?Feb 17 10:17
techrights-news"The order means the government must put the materials back up while the underlying lawsuit proceeds in court." β˜› https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/us/politics/presidents-house-philadelphia-washington-slavery-injunction.html | Source: New York TimesFeb 17 10:18
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techrights-news"Uber Eats is to begin operating in Denmark this year after the company announced an expansion to seven countries in Europe on Monday." β˜› https://www.thelocal.dk/20260216/uber-confirms-expansion-of-food-delivery-platform-to-denmark | Source: The Local DKFeb 17 10:18
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.thelocal.dk | Uber confirms expansion of food delivery platform to DenmarkFeb 17 10:18
techrights-news"Anyone who thinks they want to be a reporter but doesnβ€˜t want the satisfaction of knowing they wrote a thing themselves should go fuck themselves instead." β˜› https://bix.blog/posts/2026-02-16-writing-is-not-optional-for-journalism/ | Source: Bix FrankonisFeb 17 10:19
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bix.blog | Writing Is Not Optional For Journalism β€’ BIX dot BLOGFeb 17 10:19
techrights-news"This isn’t just a news problem. Putnam describes how civic organizations have largely reshaped and professionalized themselves to turn members into subscribers who send money to lobbyists." β˜› https://chrisamico.com/blog/2026-02-16/bowling-alone/ | Source: Chris AmicoFeb 17 10:20
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-chrisamico.com | What if a news organization optimized for social capital?Feb 17 10:20
techrights-news"Local news has withered." β˜› https://www.meditationsinanemergency.com/journalism-is-dead-long-live-journalism/ | Source: Rebecca SolnitFeb 17 10:20
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.meditationsinanemergency.com | Journalism Is Dead. Long Live JournalismFeb 17 10:20
techrights-news"Without local newsrooms, the basic work of reporting β€” gathering accurate information and demanding transparency and accountability from local governments and powerful business interests β€” vanishes. This loss directly imperils a functioning democracy, which requires an informed citizenry."Feb 17 10:21
techrights-news"Prosecutors accused Kotrikadze, news director and anchor of the exiled broadcaster TV Rain, of posting about alleged war crimes committed by Russian troops in Ukraine on her personal Telegram channel in the spring of 2022" β˜› https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/16/russia-jails-journalist-kotrikadze-businessman-chichvarkin-in-absentia-over-war-fakes-a91957 | Source: The Moscow TimesFeb 17 10:21
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.themoscowtimes.com | Russia Jails Journalist Kotrikadze, Businessman Chichvarkin in Absentia Over β€˜War Fakes’ - The Moscow TimesFeb 17 10:21
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techrights-news"If you're at least somewhat like me, then you use ZFS almost religiously." β˜› https://redalder.org/blog/disko-zfs-declaratively-managing-zfs-datasets.html |Feb 17 10:24
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-redalder.org | Learn a science unless you know about the subjects he felt.Feb 17 10:24
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techrights-news"The Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations is one of Iran’s most organized and influential civil society groups." β˜› https://iranwire.com/en/news/148745-iranian-teachers-union-more-than-160-children-were-killed-during-the-protests/ | Source: IranWireFeb 17 10:24
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techrights-news"The attackers were armed with sticks and knives when they confronted the pastors, accusing them of blasphemy and attempting to convert Muslims, he said." β˜› https://morningstarnews.org/2026/02/muslim-extremists-beat-two-pastors-in-eastern-uganda | Source: Morning Star NewsFeb 17 10:24
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-morningstarnews.org | Muslim Extremists Beat Two Pastors in Eastern Uganda - Morningstar NewsFeb 17 10:24
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techrights-news"books in Ann Arbor schools are flagged as β€˜inappropriate’ by out-of-state group" β˜› https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/02/see-which-books-in-ann-arbor-schools-are-flagged-as-inappropriate-by-out-of-state-group.html | Source: Michigan NewsFeb 17 10:25
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-See which books in Ann Arbor schools are flagged as β€˜inappropriate’ by out-of-state group - mlive.comFeb 17 10:25
techrights-news"Steinberger discusses OpenClaw and acquisition offers from OpenAI and Meta in an interview with Lex Fridman. See also: Marcus Schuler." β˜› https://mjtsai.com/blog/2026/02/16/openclaw-developer-joins-openai/ | Source: Michael TsaiFeb 17 10:25
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-mjtsai.com | Michael Tsai - Blog - OpenClaw Developer Joins OpenAIFeb 17 10:25
techrights-news"We had a critical hotfix to deploy. The bug was losing the company $10k a minute." β˜› https://kmcd.dev/posts/shell-log-namaste/ | Source: Kevin McDonaldFeb 17 10:26
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-kmcd.dev | Shell Log: NamasteFeb 17 10:26
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techrights-news"Lee Oldham is a 52-year-old former waste disposal worker from Cleburne, Texas, on the southern outskirts of Dallas-Fort Worth" β˜› https://futurism.com/science-energy/radioactive-fracking-school-texas | Source: FuturismFeb 17 10:27
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Site of Elementary School Was Sprayed With Radioactive Fracking Waste, Worker WarnsFeb 17 10:27
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techrights-news"β€œThat is a violation of the law,” said Bruce Buckheit, a former EPA air enforcement chief, after reviewing Floodlight’s images and EPA regulations." β˜› https://tennesseelookout.com/2026/02/16/a-different-set-of-rules-thermal-drone-footage-shows-musks-ai-power-plant-flouts-clean-air-rules/ | Source: Tennessee LookoutFeb 17 10:27
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techrights-news"The files that have been released so far don’t paint a pretty picture." β˜› https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-squalor-of-the-epstein-class | Source: Robert ReichFeb 17 10:29
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-robertreich.substack.com | The Squalor of the Epstein Class - Robert ReichFeb 17 10:29
techrights-news"Some schools have spent years trying to distance themselves from Mr. Epstein, donating his contributions and condemning his crimes." β˜› https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/us/epsteins-ties-with-academics-show-the-seedy-side-of-college-fund-raising.html | Source: New York TimesFeb 17 10:29
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techrights-news"It should be one of the most consequential sex and crime scandals in the history of the United States" β˜› https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-government-blows-off-epstein-scandal-1235516468/ | Source: Rolling StoneFeb 17 10:29
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rollingstone.com | Trump's Government Blows Off Epstein Scandal. Other Nations Aren'tFeb 17 10:29
techrights-news"The river provides for about 35 million people and 5 million acres of farmland, from the Rocky Mountains to northern Mexico." β˜› https://phys.org/news/2026-02-colorado-river-deadline-reservoirs-declining.html | Source: Omicron LimitedFeb 17 10:30
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techrights-news"Two British-Indian friends, who refuse to give their name for fear of backlash, are confident he’ll win." β˜› https://www.spectator.com.au/2026/02/why-shahid-butt-might-win-in-birmingham/ | Source: Spectator AUFeb 17 10:31
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.spectator.com.au | Why Shahid Butt might win in Birmingham | The Spectator AustraliaFeb 17 10:31
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techrights-news"But the social media sands may slowly be shifting." β˜› https://theconversation.com/is-social-media-addictive-how-it-keeps-you-clicking-and-the-harms-it-can-cause-276022 | Source: The ConversationFeb 17 10:32
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-theconversation.com | Is social media addictive? How it keeps you clicking and the harms it can causeFeb 17 10:32
techrights-news"It has been a brutal winter in much of the United States. Weather is a chaotic system in which extreme events are always happening somewhere" β˜› https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/turning-our-back-on-clean-energy | Source: Paul KrugmanFeb 17 10:32
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-paulkrugman.substack.com | Turning Our Back on Clean Energy - Paul KrugmanFeb 17 10:32
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techrights-news"500 Richest People Gained Record $2.2 Trillion" β˜› https://en.neritam.com/2026/02/16/500-richest-people-gained-record-2-2-trillion-in-2025/ | Source: NeritamFeb 17 10:34
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-en.neritam.com | 500 Richest People Gained Record $2.2 Trillion in 2025 – NeritamFeb 17 10:34
techrights-news"And now it is Day One. Not because the crisis is over. The crisis is not over." β˜› https://www.notesfromthecircus.com/p/day-one | Source: Mike BrockFeb 17 10:35
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.notesfromthecircus.com | Day One - by Mike Brock - Notes From The CircusFeb 17 10:35
techrights-news"The march was officially declared non-political." β˜› https://digit.site36.net/2026/02/16/again-many-neo-nazis-at-day-of-honour-budapest-police-suppress-anti-fascist-protest-and-record-personal-details/ | Source: Site36Feb 17 10:36
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-digit.site36.net | Again many neo-Nazis at "Day of Honour": Budapest police suppress anti-fascist protest and record personal details | Matthias MonroyFeb 17 10:36
techrights-news"Grand juries almost never refuse to indict β€” federal prosecutors got indictments in 99.997% of cases in the most recent data" β˜› https://boingboing.net/2026/02/13/grand-jury-unanimously-refuses-to-indict-six-lawmakers-trump-wanted-executed-for-telling-troops-to-follow-the-law.html | Source: BoingBoingFeb 17 10:36
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://boingboing.net/2026/02/13/grand-jury-unanimously-refuses-to-indict-six-lawmakers-trump-wanted-executed-for-telling-troops-to-follow-the-law.html )Feb 17 10:36
techrights-news"Jamaat-e-Islami's 11-party alliance won 77 of 300 seats in last week's polls" β˜› https://text.npr.org/nx-s1-5715741 | Source: NPRFeb 17 10:37
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-text.npr.org | An Islamist party becomes Bangladesh's main opposition for the first timeFeb 17 10:37
techrights-news"In the 13th national parliamentary elections, Jamaat polled around 30-35% of the vote in roughly 225 constituencies it contested" β˜› https://www.tbsnews.net/features/panorama/marginal-force-opposition-party-rise-bangladesh-jamaat-e-islami-1361786 | Source: The Business StandardFeb 17 10:37
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tbsnews.net | From marginal force to opposition party: The rise of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami | The Business StandardFeb 17 10:37
techrights-news"the largest Islamist Party Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)" β˜› https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/bangladesh-election-2026-polling-jamaat-e-islami-bnp-votes-allegations/article70619946.ece | Source: The HinduFeb 17 10:38
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.thehindu.com | Bangladesh election: BNP accuses Jamaat-e-Islami of trying to buy votes hours before polling - The HinduFeb 17 10:38
techrights-news"In Europe there is a vast, diverse and fragmented galaxy of Russians who oppose Putin’s policies and the war in Ukraine." β˜› https://neweasterneurope.eu/2026/02/16/but-russians-are-resisting-meet-putins-exiled-opponents-in-europe/ | Source: New Eastern EuropeFeb 17 10:38
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-neweasterneurope.eu | "But Russians are resisting" – Meet Putin’s exiled opponents in Europe - New Eastern EuropeFeb 17 10:38
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techrights-news"WolfSSL is extremely configurable. Maybe even too configurable for its own good." β˜› https://blog.feld.me/posts/2026/02/wolfssl-doesnt-suck/ | Source: FeldFeb 17 10:39
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.feld.me | WolfSSL Doesn't Suck – Makefile.feldFeb 17 10:39
techrights-news"This is nuts! This is not normal. This is not how I grew up and this is not how those parents have grown up either." β˜› https://blog.avas.space/surveillance-children/ | Source: AvaFeb 17 10:40
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.avas.space | the tech-enabled surveillance of children | ava's blogFeb 17 10:40
techrights-news"Another major aspect with these general wellness devices is what happens to the data that they generate." β˜› https://hackaday.com/2026/02/16/what-the-fdas-2026-wellness-device-update-means-for-wearables/ | Source: HackadayFeb 17 10:40
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-What The FDA’s 2026 Wellness Device Update Means For Wearables | HackadayFeb 17 10:40
techrights-news"Tech giant Apple has quietly paid nearly $2 billion for a β€œpre-speech” tech company whose employees helped Israel commit genocide in Gaza." β˜› https://thegrayzone.com/2026/02/15/apple-buys-israeli-pre-speech-firm/ | Source: The Gray ZoneFeb 17 10:41
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-thegrayzone.com | Apple buys Israeli β€˜pre-speech’ tech firm implicated in Gaza genocide - The GrayzoneFeb 17 10:41
techrights-news"It is platforms, not users, that decide which age verification providers are use." β˜› https://www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releases/online-harms-millions-could-be-forced-to-use-unregulated-age-verification/ | Source: OpenRightsGroupFeb 17 10:41
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.openrightsgroup.org | Online harms: Millions could be forced to use unregulated age verification | Open Rights GroupFeb 17 10:41
techrights-news"Contrary to the main narrative, french parliamentarians are not only talking about the budget." β˜› https://www.laquadrature.net/en/2026/02/16/censorship-and-surveillance-a-legislative-overload-in-the-french-parliament/ | Source: La Quadature Du NetFeb 17 10:42
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.laquadrature.net | Censorship and surveillance : a legislative overload in the french parliament. – La Quadrature du NetFeb 17 10:42
techrights-news"We are participating in our own surveillance, through convenience, through security" β˜› https://www.ksl.com/article/51449172/lawyer-on-doorbell-cams-we-are-participating-in-our-own-surveillance | Source: Deseret MediaFeb 17 10:42
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Lawyer on doorbell cams: 'We are participating in our own surveillance' | KSL.comFeb 17 10:42
techrights-news"The consultation will also confront the full range of risks children face online." β˜› https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-no-platform-gets-a-free-pass-government-takes-action-to-keep-children-safe-online | Source: The United KingdomFeb 17 10:42
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-PM: β€œNo platform gets a free pass”: Government takes action to keep children safe online - GOV.UKFeb 17 10:42
techrights-news"These companies didn’t want users, they wanted addicts." β˜› https://cafetechinenglish.substack.com/p/social-medias-tobacco-moment | Source: JΓ©rΓ΄me MarinFeb 17 10:44
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-cafetechinenglish.substack.com | Social media’s tobacco moment - by JΓ©rΓ΄me Marin - CafΓ©techFeb 17 10:44
techrights-news"I have a very specific proposal: we should move away from email-like user handles on the fediverse. This style of user identity has three problems: [...]" β˜› https://www.manton.org/2026/02/16/fediforum-position-paper.html | Source: Manton ReeceFeb 17 10:44
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.manton.org | Manton Reece - FediForum position paperFeb 17 10:44
techrights-news"While distriburiting explicit material is illegal in Turkey, this investigation marks the first time authorities have deemed income from adult content illicit and treated investments made with that income as money laundering." β˜› https://bianet.org/haber/turkey-remands-17-adult-content-creators-for-laundering-onlyfans-income-316766 | Source: BIA NetFeb 17 10:45
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bianet.org | Seventeen adult content creators formally arrested for 'laundering OnlyFans income'Feb 17 10:45
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techrights-news"That is a serious failure of our standards. Direct quotations must always reflect what a source actually said." β˜› https://arstechnica.com/staff/2026/02/editors-note-retraction-of-article-containing-fabricated-quotations/ | Source: Ars TechnicaFeb 17 10:46
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-arstechnica.com | Editor’s Note: Retraction of article containing fabricated quotations - Ars TechnicaFeb 17 10:46
techrights-news"make good product decisions and make technology useful in messy real-world situations." β˜› https://susam.net/deep-blue.html | Source: SusamPalFeb 17 10:51
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-susam.net | Deep Blue: Chess vs Programming - Susam PalFeb 17 10:51
techrights-news"AI might be an extension of that. I don’t see AI composition as fundamentally different from ghostwriting." β˜› https://cagrimmett.com/2026/02/16/on-using-ai-in-blogging/ | Source: Chuck GrimmettFeb 17 10:52
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-cagrimmett.com | On using AI in blogging – Chuck GrimmettFeb 17 10:52
techrights-news"There is an awful lot of handwringing about AI-generated writing, but ghostwriting is not controversial in the same way, and the end result is the same: someone else wrote it."Feb 17 10:53
techrights-news"Someone else wrote" is not the same as "bot spewed this out" (moreover, a bot of sleazy companies)Feb 17 10:53
techrights-news"A nature-inspired ensemble strategy for training neural nets that uses evolution-like approaches to training NNs" β˜› https://danmackinlay.name/notebook/nn_evolution_strategy.html | Source: Dan MacKinlayFeb 17 10:53
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-danmackinlay.name | Evolution strategies for neural nets β€” The Dan MacKinlay stable of variably-well-consider’d enterprisesFeb 17 10:53
techrights-news"But Google’s auction no longer works that way." β˜› https://searchengineland.com/google-ads-intent-not-keywords-468271 | Source: Third Door Media LLCFeb 17 10:54
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 502 @ https://searchengineland.com/google-ads-intent-not-keywords-468271 )Feb 17 10:54
techrights-news"If there’s an organizational mandate to leverage LLMs to minimize the time spent coding" β˜› https://olano.dev/blog/dangerously-skip/ | Source: Facundo OlanoFeb 17 10:54
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social--​-dangerously-skip-reading-code | olano.devFeb 17 10:54
techrights-news"This release ships with the Niri scrollable-tiling Wayland compositor and the beautiful Noctalia desktop shell for Wayland." https://9to5linux.com/kaos-linux-drops-kde-plasma-after-12-years-for-niri-noctalia-to-escape-systemdFeb 17 10:58
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-KaOS Linux Drops KDE Plasma After 12 Years for Niri/Noctalia to Escape systemd - 9to5LinuxFeb 17 10:58
techrights-news"Over the weekend Ars Technica retracted an article because the AI a writer used hallucinated quotes from an open source library maintainer." β˜› https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/ai-is-destroying-open-source/ | Source: Jeff GeerlingFeb 17 10:59
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jeffgeerling.com | AI is destroying Open Source, and it's not even good yet - Jeff GeerlingFeb 17 10:59
techrights-news"Sorry to be the bringer of bad news, but that dream's dead. Doornail. Dodo. Parrot." β˜› https://johan.hal.se/wrote/2026/02/03/the-sideprocalypse/ | Source: Johan HalseFeb 17 10:59
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-johan.hal.se | The SideprocalypseFeb 17 10:59
techrights-news"The problem with AI isn't going to be Skynet. It's going to be amoral extraction class assholes applying half-cooked automation at scale onto deeply broken sectors in exploitative ways in a country too corrupt to have functioning regulators." β˜› https://karlbode.com/the-problem-with-ai-is-shitty-human-beings/ | Source: Karl BodeFeb 17 10:59
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-karlbode.com | The Problem With AI Is Shitty Human BeingsFeb 17 10:59
techrights-news"I suspect within days you could get dozens if not hundreds of RCE exploits. You could then have another agent scan and exploit as many servers as possible." β˜› https://martinalderson.com/posts/anthropic-found-500-zero-days/ | Source: Martin AldersonFeb 17 11:00
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-martinalderson.com | Anthropic's 500 vulns are the tip of the iceberg - Martin AldersonFeb 17 11:00
techrights-news"We wrongly assume that the advances we observe in our field, such as the autonomous or semi-autonomous development of applications, also translate to sectors like medicine or law. This is a false generalization." β˜› https://blog.numericcitizen.me/2026/02/16/were-making-a-big-mistake.html | Source: Numeric CitizenFeb 17 11:01
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.numericcitizen.me | We're Making a Big Mistake - Numeric Citizen BlogFeb 17 11:01
techrights-news"From here, you can perform classification and respond to images or videos with your code." β˜› https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/object-detection-with-ultralytics-yolo26-on-raspberry-pi/ | Source: Raspberry PiFeb 17 11:01
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/object-detection-with-ultralytics-yolo26-on-raspberry-pi/ )Feb 17 11:01
techrights-news"But alas: the site’s message now says to β€œuse AI” and dropped mentioning Grok by name, after NextGov contacted the administration about the bot’s placement." β˜› https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/us-government-grok-nutrition | Source: FuturismFeb 17 11:01
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | US Government Deploys Elon Musk's Grok as Nutrition Bot, Where It Immediately Gives Advice for Rectal Use of VegetablesFeb 17 11:01
techrights-news"Since then, almost 500 1st Ward residents replied to an online survey distributed by La Spata’s office, with almost all of the respondents opposing the expansion." β˜› https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/10/logan-square-wicker-park-neighbors-say-no-to-more-delivery-robots/ |Feb 17 11:02
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blockclubchicago.org | Logan Square, Wicker Park Neighbors Say No To More Delivery RobotsFeb 17 11:02
techrights-news"Late in 2025, a whole fleet of delivery robots descended on Chicago, where they clogged sidewalks, injured residents, and prompted a community campaign to ban them from the streets." β˜› https://futurism.com/robots-and-machines/chicago-delivery-robots-banned | Source: FuturismFeb 17 11:02
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Large Area of Chicago Bans Delivery Robots After Resident OutcryFeb 17 11:02
techrights-news"The UK government on Monday said providers of AI chatbots will be held responsible for preventing their technology from generating illegal or harmful content." β˜› https://www.dw.com/en/uk-targets-all-ai-chatbots-after-grok-uproar/a-75993297 | Source: Deutsche WelleFeb 17 11:03
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.dw.com | UK targets all AI chatbots after Grok uproarFeb 17 11:03
techrights-news"The move follows international backlash against Grok, after the chatbot was found to allow users to create and share sexualized fake images of women and children."Feb 17 11:03
techrights-news"Learn how to bring your AFRINIC-allocated IP addresses to Google Cloud Platform using BYOIP." β˜› https://sysadmin-journal.com/how-to-bring-your-own-ip-to-google-cloud-platform/ | Source: Ish SookunFeb 17 11:04
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-sysadmin-journal.com | How to Bring Your Own IP to Google Cloud Platform?Feb 17 11:04
techrights-news"This release fixes a small bug in the Openbox edition that prevented users from launching a terminal emulator from a package manager." https://9to5linux.com/sparkylinux-8-2-released-with-support-for-linux-kernel-6-19-updated-packagesFeb 17 11:04
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-SparkyLinux 8.2 Released with Support for Linux Kernel 6.19, Updated Packages - 9to5LinuxFeb 17 11:04
techrights-news"Only the Plasma Login Manager will be dependent on systemd, but future Plasma releases aren’t dependent on Plasma Login Manager, nor systemd." https://9to5linux.com/kde-says-plasma-desktop-will-never-force-users-to-use-systemdFeb 17 11:05
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-KDE Says Plasma Desktop Will Never Force Users to Use systemd - 9to5LinuxFeb 17 11:05
techrights-news"In the first part of the program Eleanor sits down with Martha Dimitratou" β˜› https://www.projectcensored.org/reproductive-health-education-indy-media/ | Source: Project CensoredFeb 17 11:07
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-HTTP/2 stream 1 was not closed cleanly: PROTOCOL_ERROR (err 1) ( status 0 @ https://www.projectcensored.org/reproductive-health-education-indy-media/ )Feb 17 11:07
techrights-news"I’m happy to announce the release of CDCPLACES 1.2.0." β˜› https://www.r-bloggers.com/2026/02/cdcplaces-1-2-0/ | Source: RlangFeb 17 11:12
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-CDCPLACES 1.2.0 | R-bloggersFeb 17 11:12
techrights-news"The LCD-as-aperture has a number of interesting uses that would be impossible with a standard iris aperture." β˜› https://hackaday.com/2026/02/16/a-computer-that-fits-inside-a-camera-lens/ | Source: HackadayFeb 17 11:15
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-A Computer That Fits Inside A Camera Lens | HackadayFeb 17 11:15
techrights-news"The answer turns out to be yes under some basic assumptions and with some interesting mathematics involved." β˜› https://theorangeduck.com/page/fitting-code-driven-displacement-revisited | Source: Daniel HoldenFeb 17 11:22
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-theorangeduck.com | Fitting Code Driven Displacement RevisitedFeb 17 11:22
techrights-news"I read and re-read a blog post today that made me pause & reflect, a few times actually." β˜› https://davidjohnmead.com/posts/2026-02-16-a-shared-secret/ | Source: David MeadFeb 17 11:24
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-davidjohnmead.com | A shared secretFeb 17 11:24
techrights-news"But for a while now, and especially these past 12 months, I've become tired of what the tech world has to offer." β˜› https://overkill.wtf/135/ |Feb 17 11:25
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-overkill.wtf | I'm tired of techFeb 17 11:25
techrights-news"I’m tired of it. And I have to find the fire again. Hence, this." β˜› https://blast-o-rama.com/2026/02/16/love-it-when-someone-voices-what-i-cant-or-yeah-i-think-im-tired-of-tech-now-too/ | Source: Marty DayFeb 17 11:25
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Love It When Someone Voices What I Can’t (Or, Yeah, I Think I’m Tired of Tech Now Too) – blast-o-rama.Feb 17 11:25
techrights-news"If we’re to assume their newspeak β€œretirement ready” meant β€œpreparing for one’s retirement”, then I suppose the implication was that if you’re old enough to use cassettes, you must therefore be of a sufficiently ripe age to get β€œready” for retirement." β˜› https://rubenerd.com/cassettes-user-time-to-get-retirement-ready/ | Source: Ruben SchadeFeb 17 11:26
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Rubenerd: β€œCassette user? Time to get retirement ready”Feb 17 11:26
techrights-newsComplexFeb 17 11:28
techrights-news"Complex systems can be predictable even when any individual node in the system seems unknowable." β˜› https://seths.blog/2026/02/mysterious-predictability/ | Source: Seth GodinFeb 17 11:28
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-seths.blog | Mysterious predictability | Seth's BlogFeb 17 11:28
techrights-news"Today in Tedium: Recently, Amazon did something kind of annoying in the midst of doing something painful." β˜› https://tedium.co/2026/02/16/corporate-turnaround-code-names-history/ | Source: TediumFeb 17 11:29
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-tedium.co | Do Companies Really Give Their Layoffs Nicknames?Feb 17 11:29
techrights-news"Through connections, Epstein got a job at investment bank Bear Stearns, which gave him insight into high finance. In 1980, he was made a limited partner." β˜› https://www.dw.com/en/where-did-jeffrey-epstein-get-all-his-money/a-75944096 | Source: Deutsche WelleFeb 17 11:29
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.dw.com | How Epstein got so richFeb 17 11:29
techrights-news"To convert that LEGO kit into an alarm clock, Rasic 3D-printed a launch pad that acts as an enclosure for a few electronic components." β˜› https://blog.arduino.cc/2026/02/16/this-lego-alarm-clock-is-as-loud-as-a-rocket-launch/ | Source: ArduinoFeb 17 11:31
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.arduino.cc | This LEGO alarm clock is as loud as a rocket launch | Arduino BlogFeb 17 11:31
techrights-news"app's development project" β˜› https://yle.fi/a/74-20210534 | Source: YLEFeb 17 11:31
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-yle.fi | 'Drawing lessons from Ukraine', Finland's 112 app could get airborne threat alerts | Yle News | YleFeb 17 11:31
techrights-newsUpside: people can run to shelters fast; downside: people carrying skinnerboxes can make it easier to guide missiles, either figuring out distance from target or area of congested population (mobile signal density) https://yle.fi/a/74-20210534Feb 17 11:34
techrights-newsBut when the regime takes for granted skinnerboxes and uses them against the population, the possibility or having none (or relying on sirens, which are the speed of sound), is not "on offer"Feb 17 11:35
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  Today's π˜›π˜Άπ˜Ή π˜”π˜’π˜€π˜©π˜ͺ𝘯𝘦𝘴 Leftovers ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/today_s_leftovers.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/today_s_leftovers.gmi ∎Feb 17 11:37
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” today's leftoversFeb 17 11:37
techrights-newsTechrights – Links 17/02/2026: Why OpenClaw is Very Sleazy and Ars Technica Exposed as Hub of LLM Slop (Credibility Destroyed Overnight) ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Links_17_02_2026_Why_OpenClaw_is_Very_Sleazy_and_Ars_Technica_E.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Links_17_02_2026_Why_OpenClaw_is_Very_Sleazy_and_Ars_Technica_E.gmi ∎Feb 17 11:43
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Links 17/02/2026: Why OpenClaw is Very Sleazy and Ars Technica Exposed as Hub of LLM Slop (Credibility Destroyed Overnight)Feb 17 11:43
techrights-news"These mirrors are for convenience for contribution and we continue to host our own repositories, just like we did while using GitHub mirrors for ease of contribution too." β˜› https://www.gentoo.org/news/2026/02/16/codeberg.html | Source: GentooFeb 17 11:43
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.gentoo.org | Gentoo on Codeberg – Gentoo LinuxFeb 17 11:43
techrights-news"Gentoo now has a presence on Codeberg, and contributions can be submitted for the Gentoo repository mirror at https://codeberg.org/gentoo/gentoo as an alternative to GitHub. Eventually also other git repositories will become available under the Codeberg Gentoo organization."Feb 17 11:44
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gentoo/gentoo: [MIRROR] Official Gentoo ebuild repository - Codeberg.orgFeb 17 11:44
techrights-news"This is part of the gradual mirror migration away from GitHub, as already mentioned in the 2025 end-of-year review. Codeberg is a site based on Forgejo, maintained by a dedicated non-profit organization, and located in Berlin, Germany. Thanks to everyone who has helped make this move possible! "Feb 17 11:44
techrights-news"A virtual machine, aka virtual environment, is an isolated installation that lives directly in your project directory. Think of it as a self-contained workspace for a single project." β˜› https://thenewstack.io/for-darryl-python-virtual-environment/ | Source: The New StackFeb 17 11:58
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-thenewstack.io | Python virtual environments: isolation without the chaos - The New StackFeb 17 11:58
techrights-news"About a year ago I posted about defer and that it would be available for everyone using gcc and/or clang soon. So it is probably time for an update." β˜› https://gustedt.wordpress.com/2026/02/15/defer-available-in-gcc-and-clang/ |Feb 17 11:59
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gustedt.wordpress.com | Defer available in gcc and clang – Jens Gustedt's BlogFeb 17 11:59
techrights-news"THAT’S IT. Story points per sprint doesn’t matter; lines of code, doesn’t matter; Jira tickets closed, for the love of everything, do. not. matter." β˜› https://genehack.blog/2026/02/the-only-developer-productivity-metrics-that-matter/ |Feb 17 11:59
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-The only developer productivity metrics that matter Β« genehack.blogFeb 17 11:59
techrights-news"A Diagnostics type can be defined inline, and the errorset can be generated inline from the Diagnostic’s enum tag." β˜› https://srcreigh.ca/posts/error-payloads-in-zig/ |Feb 17 12:00
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-srcreigh.ca | Error payloads in ZigFeb 17 12:00
techrights-news"Recently I've been trying to get a PR merged with some fixes for Lua." β˜› https://carlo.zancanaro.id.au/posts/setting-up-cuirass-locally.html |Feb 17 12:00
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-carlo.zancanaro.id.au | Setting Up Cuirass LocallyFeb 17 12:00
techrights-news"The only thing required of or provided to users is a sustainable pace. No satisfaction, job security, dignity, mental health, or value" β˜› https://www.sicpers.info/2026/02/considering-society/ | Source: SICPFeb 17 12:06
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.sicpers.info | Considering society | Structure and Interpretation of Computer ProgrammersFeb 17 12:06
techrights-news"Most of the time, when I'm actually doing it, I love my job." β˜› https://www.roguelazer.com/blog/what-makes-programming-great/ | Source: James BrownFeb 17 12:07
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-roguelazer's website: what makes programming great?Feb 17 12:07
techrights-news"As mentioned in my last week notes post, I wrote a simple Clojure script to help me review what I’ve completed across projects during a given time period." β˜› https://ryan.himmelwright.net/post/clojure-script-git-logs/ | Source: Ryan HimmelwrightFeb 17 12:07
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Clojure Script for Project Git Logs | Ξ» ryan.himmelwright.netFeb 17 12:07
techrights-news"Look how good I am at this, so easy!" β˜› https://blog.avas.space/trade-james-law/ | Source: AvaFeb 17 12:08
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.avas.space | [trade] what surprises me most studying law | ava's blogFeb 17 12:08
techrights-news"Yesterday I put this into effect for certain sorts of problems, including claimed HTTP User-Agents that are for old browser" β˜› https://utcc.utoronto.ca/~cks/space/blog/web/FeedReaderErrorsProblemII | Source: University of TorontoFeb 17 12:11
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-utcc.utoronto.ca | You're using a too-old browserFeb 17 12:11
techrights-news"But Google Search has changed. Old pages are gone from many searches. This matters to me because I’ve been writing on the Web for thirty-one years, almost entirely on static sites." β˜› https://doc.searls.com/2026/02/16/where-are-we/ | Source: Doc SearlsFeb 17 12:12
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-doc.searls.com | Where Are We? – Doc Searls WeblogFeb 17 12:12
techrights-news"The best way to bypass ReCAPTCHAs is to use Buster, a free browser extension. It’s is available for Chrome, Firefox, and Opera. Buster fills out the audio challenge automatically for you." β˜› https://greycoder.com/the-best-anti-captcha-browser-extensions/ | Source: GreyCoderFeb 17 12:12
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Buster: The Best Way To Avoid Google's ReCAPTCHAs - GreyCoderFeb 17 12:12
techrights-news"GNU Emacs has a core model for how it operates, and some of its weird seeming limitations are easier to understand if you internalize that model." β˜› https://utcc.utoronto.ca/~cks/space/blog/programming/EmacsNewWhateverLimitation | Source: University of TorontoFeb 17 12:17
techrights-news"I've been meaning to write up a post on how I manage my Guix System configurations for a while, because I've hit on a solution that feels kinda nice, inspired by how folks do things in NixOS." β˜› https://www.terracrypt.net/posts/guix-config.html | Source: Jonathan FredericksonFeb 17 12:17
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.terracrypt.net | How I manage my Guix System configs β€” TerracryptFeb 17 12:17
techrights-news"People interested in digital freedom on a budget" β˜› https://blog.zgp.org/chromebook-conversions/ | Source: Don MartiFeb 17 12:17
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.zgp.org | Chromebook conversions in Hayward, CaliforniaFeb 17 12:17
techrights-news"As an example of what I would not consider to be "plug-n-play", is the excellent Shoelace library, which requires you to use web components to make use of the library." β˜› https://www.raymondcamden.com/2026/02/16/three-plug-n-play-css-libraries | Source: Raymond CamdenFeb 17 12:20
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.raymondcamden.com | Three Plug-N-Play CSS LibrariesFeb 17 12:20
techrights-news"I’ve used Tailwind on more than a few projects, and I tend to go back and forward on my opinion of it." β˜› https://tommyp.org/blog/a-hot-take-about-tailwind/ | Source: Tommy PalmerFeb 17 12:20
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-tommyp.org | A hot take about Tailwind | Tommy PalmerFeb 17 12:20
techrights-news"The video focuses on three common types of shieldingβ€”absorber sheets, shielding tapes, and shielding cabinets." β˜› https://hackaday.com/2026/02/16/a-basic-guide-to-shielding/ | Source: HackadayFeb 17 12:21
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-A Basic Guide To Shielding | HackadayFeb 17 12:21
techrights-news"Most architectures encode branch/call instructions with a PC-relative displacement." β˜› https://maskray.me/blog/2026-02-16-call-relocation-types | Source: MaskRayFeb 17 12:21
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-maskray.me | Call relocation types | MaskRayFeb 17 12:21
techrights-newsSpace strategy game Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes has a demo out now | GamingOnLinux βš“ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/space-strategy-game-battlestar-galactica-scattered-hopes-has-a-demo-out-now/ δ·‰ Source: GamingOnLinuxFeb 17 12:30
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Space strategy game Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes has a demo out now | GamingOnLinuxFeb 17 12:30
techrights-newsABIDE is an extreme stop-motion horror game from the devs of Judero and Mashina | GamingOnLinux βš“ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/abide-is-an-extreme-stop-motion-horror-game-from-the-devs-of-judero-and-mashina/ δ·‰ Source: GamingOnLinuxFeb 17 12:30
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ABIDE is an extreme stop-motion horror game from the devs of Judero and Mashina | GamingOnLinuxFeb 17 12:30
techrights-newsComedy co-op physics platformer Log Riders adds Linux support and looks hilarious | GamingOnLinux βš“ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/comedy-co-op-physics-platformer-log-riders-adds-linux-support-and-looks-hilarious/ δ·‰ Source: GamingOnLinuxFeb 17 12:31
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Comedy co-op physics platformer Log Riders adds Linux support and looks hilarious | GamingOnLinuxFeb 17 12:31
techrights-newsGet some quality horror in the Love You to Death Humble Bundle | GamingOnLinux βš“ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/get-some-quality-horror-in-the-love-you-to-death-humble-bundle/ δ·‰ Source: GamingOnLinux | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemi.dev/cgi-bin/waffle.cgi/view?https%3A//www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/get-some-quality-horror-in-the-love-you-to-death-humble-bundle/Feb 17 12:32
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Get some quality horror in the Love You to Death Humble Bundle | GamingOnLinuxFeb 17 12:32
techrights-news"Grow some te------s and say his name. SATYA NADELLA, SATYA NADELLA. Now listen, you too can become wealthy if you sell out American workers for H1Bs and scam your way to the top. Get to work." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1khhc3y9qFeb 17 12:35
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1khhc3y9q )Feb 17 12:35
techrights-news"Nobody is worth what SN is paid - It’s wild to think how many jobs could be saved if his pay matched his actual value. We’re talking tens of millions that could’ve kept real people employed." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1khhc3y9qFeb 17 12:36
techrights-newsTechrights – Where Slop Meets Ghostwriting: It's a False Analogy ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/fcccWhere_Slop_Meets_Ghostwriting_It_s_a_False_Analogy.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/fcccWhere_Slop_Meets_Ghostwriting_It_s_a_False_Analogy.gmi ∎Feb 17 12:57
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Where Slop Meets Ghostwriting: It's a False AnalogyFeb 17 12:57
techrights-news"... Without foreign demand, the overall tourism market would be in decline, as domestic tourism has decreased ..." https://yle.fi/a/74-20210808Feb 17 12:58
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-yle.fi | Finland sees more foreign visitors, overnight stays reach new high | Yle News | YleFeb 17 12:58
techrights-newsAnon: that's because the locals are priced out of the market _*and*_ all the facilities are all reserved far in advance, domestic tourism is not an option That's all around bad because international tourism tends to mean air travel and that is _*all*_ built on atmospheric fossil carbon releaseFeb 17 12:59
techrights-newsClean the infected family PC in the new Antivirus Survivors 2003 Professional demo | GamingOnLinux βš“ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/clean-the-infected-family-pc-in-the-new-antivirus-survivors-2003-professional-demo/ δ·‰ Source: GamingOnLinuxFeb 17 13:00
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Clean the infected family PC in the new Antivirus Survivors 2003 Professional demo | GamingOnLinuxFeb 17 13:00
techrights-newsX4: Foundations is getting cross-platform cloud saves - possible breakage coming for Linux | GamingOnLinux βš“ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/x4-foundations-is-getting-cross-platform-cloud-saves-possible-breakage-coming-for-linux/ δ·‰ Source: GamingOnLinuxFeb 17 13:01
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-X4: Foundations is getting cross-platform cloud saves - possible breakage coming for Linux | GamingOnLinuxFeb 17 13:01
techrights-newsMicrosoft kills another thing, assures people nothing to see here https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/02/xbox-announces-social-clubs-will-be-removed-from-consoles-in-april-2026Feb 17 13:04
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.purexbox.com | Xbox Announces Social Clubs Will Be Removed From Consoles In April 2026 | Pure XboxFeb 17 13:04
techrights-newsBlue Archive devs confirm Steam Deck and controller support is on the way | GamingOnLinux βš“ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/blue-archive-devs-confirm-steam-deck-and-controller-support-is-on-the-way/ δ·‰ Source: GamingOnLinuxFeb 17 13:06
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Blue Archive devs confirm Steam Deck and controller support is on the way | GamingOnLinuxFeb 17 13:06
techrights-newsThoroughly strange dungeon crawler Pluto is all about constructing spells and using your fingers | GamingOnLinux βš“ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/thoroughly-strange-dungeon-crawler-pluto-is-all-about-constructing-spells-and-using-your-fingers/ δ·‰ Source: GamingOnLinuxFeb 17 13:06
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Thoroughly strange dungeon crawler Pluto is all about constructing spells and using your fingers | GamingOnLinuxFeb 17 13:06
techrights-newsThe clever ASCII animated Stone Story RPG is getting a full standalone sequel | GamingOnLinux βš“ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/the-clever-ascii-animated-stone-story-rpg-is-getting-a-full-standalone-sequel/ δ·‰ Source: GamingOnLinuxFeb 17 13:07
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-The clever ASCII animated Stone Story RPG is getting a full standalone sequel | GamingOnLinuxFeb 17 13:07
techrights-newsTechrights – Resisting IBM and EPO Corruption ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Resisting_IBM_and_EPO_Corruption.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Resisting_IBM_and_EPO_Corruption.gmi ∎Feb 17 13:25
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Resisting IBM and EPO CorruptionFeb 17 13:25
techrights-newsIBM Corruption: "Similarly, inside IBM, there are many whistleblowers and some of them come to us directly, others post in online forums. They're sick and tired of their lying CEO and crooked CFO, who seems to be focusing on financial engineering, not technical engineering." https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Resisting_IBM_and_EPO_Corruption.shtmlFeb 17 13:37
techrights-news"One of my Laptops was still on Windows 10. I don't know why they needed it. Everythings on 11 now and that Laptop would not sell at a thrift shop" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1khc9389dFeb 17 13:37
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1khc9389d )Feb 17 13:37
techrights-news"Top 7 OSINT tools REVEALED for 2026" https://odysee.com/@davidbombal:0/top-7-osint-tools-revealed-for-2026:1Feb 17 13:40
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-odysee.com | Top 7 OSINT tools REVEALED for 2026Feb 17 13:40
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  Games: Battlestar Galactica, ABIDE, Log Riders, and More ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Games_Battlestar_Galactica_ABIDE_Log_Riders_and_More.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Games_Battlestar_Galactica_ABIDE_Log_Riders_and_More.gmi ∎Feb 17 13:40
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” Games: Battlestar Galactica, ABIDE, Log Riders, and MoreFeb 17 13:40
techrights-news"Debian Linux Is Slowly Bleeding Maintainers" https://odysee.com/@BrodieRobertson:5/debian-linux-is-slowly-bleeding:6 see https://disguised.work/debian/about/Feb 17 13:41
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-odysee.com | Debian Linux Is Slowly Bleeding MaintainersFeb 17 13:41
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-disguised.work | Disguised Work -- AboutFeb 17 13:41
techrights-news"Riddle as dozens of documents identifying Andrew in the Epstein files are secretly redacted since they were released" https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/38232883/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-epstein-files-secretly-redacted/Feb 17 13:41
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.thesun.co.uk | Verifying DeviceFeb 17 13:41
techrights-news"Child rapist who worked at mosque groomed kids as young as nine with sweets and games" https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/child-rapist-who-worked-mosque-33399520 Ars Technica employed a MICROSOFT SHILL who raped kids even younger than this https://techrights.org/wiki/Peter_Bright/Feb 17 13:42
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.birminghammail.co.uk | Child rapist who worked at mosque groomed kids as young as nine with sweets and games - Birmingham LiveFeb 17 13:42
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Peter BrightFeb 17 13:42
techrights-news"Abdul El-Sayed Rakes in Over $24K Per Day While Swearing Off PAC Money" https://www.newsweek.com/michigan-senate-race-election-abdul-el-sayed-fundraising-2096219Feb 17 13:42
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 406 @ https://www.newsweek.com/michigan-senate-race-election-abdul-el-sayed-fundraising-2096219 )Feb 17 13:42
techrights-newsWhy on Earth would rakudoweekly promote 1) proprietary 2) microsoft 3) spyware? https://rakudoweekly.blog/2026/02/16/2026-07-vscode-language-server/ bad optics, rakudoweekly...Feb 17 13:43
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-rakudoweekly.blog | 2026.07 VSCode Language Server – Rakudo Weekly NewsFeb 17 13:43
techrights-newsiophk: he has never heard of backups, apparently https://antonio.is/2026/02/16/the-death-of-my-macbook-pro/Feb 17 13:43
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-antonio.is | The death of my MacBook Pro - Antonio's BlogFeb 17 13:43
techrights-news"Self-Driving Cars, Drones Hijacked by Custom Road Signs" https://soylentnews.org/article.pl?sid=26/02/15/2326234Feb 17 13:44
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-soylentnews.org | Self-Driving Cars, Drones Hijacked by Custom Road Signs - SoylentNewsFeb 17 13:44
techrights-news"Judges Have Ruled That Over 4,400 ICE Detentions Since October Were Illegal | Truthout" https://truthout.org/articles/judges-have-ruled-that-over-4400-ice-detentions-since-october-were-illegal/Feb 17 13:44
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-truthout.org | Judges Have Ruled That Over 4,400 ICE Detentions Since October Were Illegal | TruthoutFeb 17 13:44
*x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@kcb99h722ua4g.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-socialFeb 17 13:44
techrights-news"Robert Duvall: 15 Essential Roles" https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-lists/robert-duvall-best-movies-roles-1030333/Feb 17 13:44
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rollingstone.com | Robert Duvall: 15 Essential RolesFeb 17 13:44
techrights-news"What's behind Somalia-Saudi Arabia military deal?" https://www.dw.com/en/whats-behind-somalia-saudi-arabia-military-deal/a-75954838Feb 17 13:44
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.dw.com | What's behind Somalia-Saudi Arabia military deal?Feb 17 13:44
techrights-news"UK: Γ…ldersgrΓ€ns fΓΆr VPN" https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=sv&tl=en&u=https://femtejuli.se/2026/02/16/uk-aldersgrans-for-vpn/Feb 17 13:45
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-femtejuli-se.translate.goog | UK: Γ…ldersgrΓ€ns fΓΆr VPNFeb 17 13:45
techrights-news"Steve Bannon told Epstein that Trump should be removed during his first term using the 25th Amendment" https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/steve-bannon-jeffrey-epstein-trump-b2921586.htmlFeb 17 13:45
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.independent.co.uk | Steve Bannon told Epstein that Trump should be removed during his first term using the 25th Amendment | The IndependentFeb 17 13:45
techrights-newsPlasma 6.6 ☞ https://kde.org/announcements/plasma/6/6.6.0/Feb 17 13:47
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-kde.org | Plasma 6.6 - KDE CommunityFeb 17 13:47
techrights-news"In this article, you will learn how to find the largest files and directories consuming disk space in Linux using the du, find, and ncdu commands with examples." β˜› https://www.tecmint.com/find-top-large-directories-and-files-sizes-in-linux/ | Source: TecMintFeb 17 13:49
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tecmint.com | How to Find Largest Files and Directories in LinuxFeb 17 13:49
techrights-news"After a delay to clean up the membership database, the Election Committee confirmed the process is back on track. Project members will choose candidates to fill two open seats on the openSUSE Board." β˜› https://news.opensuse.org/2026/02/16/call-for-board-moves-forward/ | Source: OpenSUSEFeb 17 13:49
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.opensuse.org | Calls for Board Candidates Moves Forward - openSUSE NewsFeb 17 13:49
techrights-newsHow to Install Gemini CLI on FunOS ☞ https://funos.org/install-gemini-cli-funos/Feb 17 13:51
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-funos.org | How to Install Gemini CLI on FunOS – FunOSFeb 17 13:51
techrights-news'Linux' Foundation Continues Falling Off a Cliff in Geminispace ☞ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/16/Linux_Foundation_Continues_Falling_Off_a_Cliff_in_Geminispace.shtmlFeb 17 13:51
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Linux Foundation Continues Falling Off a Cliff in GeminispaceFeb 17 13:51
techrights-newsSecurity updates for Monday ☞ https://lwn.net/Articles/1058989/Feb 17 13:54
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Security updates for Monday [LWN.net]Feb 17 13:54
techrights-newsGlobal IP TV Panel updated 2026MK1 ☞ https://bkhome.org/news/202602/global-ip-tv-panel-updated-2026mk1.htmlFeb 17 13:55
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bkhome.org | Global IP TV Panel updated 2026MK1Feb 17 13:55
techrights-newsNot even Akira posts there anymore https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/libreplanet-discuss/2026-02/index.html death by neglectFeb 17 13:56
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/libreplanet-discuss/2026-02/index.html )Feb 17 13:56
techrights-newsJohn Pizzarelli: The Boulevard of Broken Dreams ☞ https://rubenerd.com/john-pizzarelli-the-boulevard-of-broken-dreams/Feb 17 13:57
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Rubenerd: John Pizzarelli: The Boulevard of Broken DreamsFeb 17 13:57
techrights-newsApple Music and YouTube Music Join the AI-Generated Playlist Party β€” As Across-the-Board β€˜AI Slop’ Criticism Continues ☞ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/02/16/youtube-music-apple-music-ai-playlists/Feb 17 13:57
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 520 @ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/02/16/youtube-music-apple-music-ai-playlists/ )Feb 17 13:57
techrights-newsGE-Proton 10-31 brings fixes for Arknights: Endfield, Duet Night Abyss and more | GamingOnLinux βš“ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/ge-proton-10-31-brings-fixes-for-arknights-endfield-duet-night-abyss-and-more/ δ·‰ Source: GamingOnLinux | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemi.dev/cgi-bin/waffle.cgi/view?https%3A//www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/ge-proton-10-31-brings-fixes-for-arknights-endfield-duet-night-abyss-and-more/Feb 17 13:58
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-GE-Proton 10-31 brings fixes for Arknights: Endfield, Duet Night Abyss and more | GamingOnLinuxFeb 17 13:58
techrights-newsKapsule v0.2.1: sponsored by my wife's horror movies ☞ https://blog.lasath.org/2026/02/kapsule-v021-sponsored-by-my-wifes.htmlFeb 17 14:00
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.lasath.org | Kapsule v0.2.1: sponsored by my wife's horror moviesFeb 17 14:00
techrights-newsOmnicom – graphical interface for serial communication ☞ https://www.linuxlinks.com/omnicom-graphical-interface-serial-communication/Feb 17 14:01
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Omnicom - graphical interface for serial communication - LinuxLinksFeb 17 14:01
techrights-newswayscrollshot – scrolling screenshot tool for Wayland ☞ https://www.linuxlinks.com/wayscrollshot-scrolling-screenshot-tool-wayland/Feb 17 14:01
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-wayscrollshot - scrolling screenshot tool for Wayland - LinuxLinksFeb 17 14:01
techrights-newsfil – UNIX file command ☞ https://www.linuxlinks.com/fil-unix-file-command/Feb 17 14:01
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-fil - UNIX file command - LinuxLinksFeb 17 14:01
techrights-newstooi – text-based user interface for Mastodon, Pleroma and friends ☞ https://www.linuxlinks.com/tooi-text-based-user-interface-mastodon-pleroma/Feb 17 14:02
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-tooi - text-based user interface for Mastodon, Pleroma and friends - LinuxLinksFeb 17 14:02
techrights-newsReverse Engineering GNU/Linux Distro REMnux Marks 15 Years With Major v8 Release Featuring Hey Hi (AI) Agent Support ☞ https://itsfoss.com/news/remnux-v8-release/Feb 17 14:03
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-itsfoss.com | Reverse Engineering Linux Distro REMnux Marks 15 Years With Major v8 Release Featuring AI Agent SupportFeb 17 14:03
techrights-newsLinux CVE assignment process ☞ http://www.kroah.com/log/blog/2026/02/16/linux-cve-assignment-process/Feb 17 14:03
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.kroah.com | Linux CVE assignment process -Feb 17 14:03
techrights-newsJonathan Blandford: Crosswords 0.3.17: Circle Bound ☞ https://blogs.gnome.org/jrb/2026/02/16/crosswords-0-3-17-circle-bound/Feb 17 14:04
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blogs.gnome.org | Crosswords 0.3.17: Circle Bound – Jonathan BlandfordFeb 17 14:04
techrights-newsFour stable kernels to fix problematic commit ☞ https://lwn.net/Articles/1059031/Feb 17 14:06
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Four stable kernels to fix problematic commit [LWN.net]Feb 17 14:06
techrights-newsFour stable kernels for Monday ☞ https://lwn.net/Articles/1058990/Feb 17 14:07
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Four stable kernels for Monday [LWN.net]Feb 17 14:07
techrights-newsRe https://overkill.wtf/135/ tech is OK, depends which? Or whose...Feb 17 14:15
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-overkill.wtf | I'm tired of techFeb 17 14:15
techrights-newsWindmills are techFeb 17 14:15
techrights-newsWhat the media calls "big tech" is not tech but social control pushed in or shoehorned into society by FOMO and institutional impositionFeb 17 14:16
techrights-newsIstio 1.29.0 Change Notes ☞ https://istio.io/latest/news/releases/1.29.x/announcing-1.29/change-notes/Feb 17 14:22
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-istio.io | Istio / Istio 1.29.0 Change NotesFeb 17 14:22
techrights-newsa bit of good news: https://vinyl-cache.org/organization/moving.htmlFeb 17 14:22
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-vinyl-cache.org | Vinyl Cache has left github β€” Varnish HTTP CacheFeb 17 14:22
techrights-newsCompile Limine in woofQ2 ☞ https://bkhome.org/news/202602/compile-limine-in-woofq2.htmlFeb 17 14:51
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bkhome.org | Compile Limine in woofQ2Feb 17 14:51
techrights-newsBS, they have BACK DOORS https://www.securityweek.com/android-17-beta-strengthens-secure-by-default-design-for-privacy-and-app-security/Feb 17 14:51
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/android-17-beta-strengthens-secure-by-default-design-for-privacy-and-app-security/ )Feb 17 14:51
techrights-newsMurena Teams Up With German Manufacturer to Offer a €698 de-Googled Android Tablet ☞ https://itsfoss.com/news/murena-volla-tablet/Feb 17 14:51
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-itsfoss.com | Murena Teams Up With German Manufacturer to Offer a €698 de-Googled Android TabletFeb 17 14:51
techrights-newsFix for Limine Installer ☞ https://bkhome.org/news/202602/fix-for-limine-installer.htmlFeb 17 14:53
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bkhome.org | Fix for Limine InstallerFeb 17 14:53
techrights-newsNew Steam Games with Native GNU/Linux Builds, including Cinicross and Shadows of the Afterland - 2026-02-11 Edition ☞ https://boilingsteam.com/new-steam-games-with-native-linux-clients-2026-02-11-edition/index.htmlFeb 17 14:54
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-boilingsteam.com | New Steam Games with Native Linux Builds, including Cinicross and Shadows of the Afterland - 2026-02-11 EditionFeb 17 14:54
techrights-newsNoteDiscovery: A Self-Hosted Notes Hub to Build Your Private Knowledge Base ☞ https://linuxhandbook.com/apps/notediscovery/Feb 17 14:55
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linuxhandbook.com | NoteDiscovery: A Self-Hosted Notes Hub to Build Your Private Knowledge BaseFeb 17 14:55
techrights-newsArs Technica Publishes Al-Generated Article on Al Bot Writing Anti-Human Hit Pieces ☞ https://lunduke.substack.com/p/ars-technica-publishes-al-generatedFeb 17 14:55
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-lunduke.substack.com | Ars Technica Publishes Al-Generated Article on Al Bot Writing Anti-Human Hit PiecesFeb 17 14:55
techrights-newsBooby Borisov responds to 'FUD'... using SLOP! https://linuxiac.com/kde-responds-to-fud-over-alleged-systemd-mandate/Feb 17 14:56
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linuxiac.com | KDE Responds to FUD Over Alleged systemd MandateFeb 17 14:56
techrights-newsWhy ODF and not OOXML ☞ https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/02/16/why-odf-and-not-ooxml/ "wanted to raise users’ awareness of fake open-source software, such as OnlyOffice, which partners with Microsoft in a strategy to lock users in."Feb 17 14:59
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.documentfoundation.org | Why ODF and not OOXML - TDF Community BlogFeb 17 14:59
techrights-newsTechrights – The Problem is Not Technology, the Problem is Really Bad Things Sold or Imposed as "Tech" (Like a Religion Built Around Technology) ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/The_Problem_is_Not_Technology_the_Problem_is_Really_Bad_Things_.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/The_Problem_is_Not_Technology_the_Problem_is_Really_Bad_Things_.gmi ∎Feb 17 15:07
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” The Problem is Not Technology, the Problem is Really Bad Things Sold or Imposed as "Tech" (Like a Religion Built Around Technology)Feb 17 15:07
techrights-newsThis Microsoft operative seldom writes anymore https://www.theregister.com/Author/Avram-PiltchFeb 17 15:12
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | Avram Piltch β€’ The RegisterFeb 17 15:12
techrights-newsTechrights – EPO "Productivity" Will Fall Off a Cliff If Examiners Stick to the European Patent Convention (EPC) and Follow the Real Rules ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/EPO_Productivity_Will_Fall_Off_a_Cliff_If_Examiners_Stick_to_th.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/EPO_Productivity_Will_Fall_Off_a_Cliff_If_Examiners_Stick_to_th.gmi ∎Feb 17 15:34
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” EPO "Productivity" Will Fall Off a Cliff If Examiners Stick to the European Patent Convention (EPC) and Follow the Real RulesFeb 17 15:34
techrights-newsBest GNU/Linux Distributions for Every Use Case ☞ https://linuxize.com/post/best-linux-distros/Feb 17 15:45
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://linuxize.com/post/best-linux-distros/ )Feb 17 15:45
techrights-newsSCP Cheatsheet ☞ https://linuxize.com/cheatsheet/scp/Feb 17 15:45
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://linuxize.com/cheatsheet/scp/ )Feb 17 15:45
techrights-newsDShanPi-A1 Hey Hi (AI) Education Rockchip RK3576 SBC features HDMI input and output ports, dual GbE ☞ https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/02/17/dshanpi-a1-ai-education-rockchip-rk3576-sbc-features-hdmi-input-and-output-ports-dual-gbe/Feb 17 15:48
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.cnx-software.com | DShanPi-A1 AI Education Rockchip RK3576 SBC features HDMI input and output ports, dual GbE - CNX SoftwareFeb 17 15:48
techrights-newscritique – review git diffs ☞ https://www.linuxlinks.com/critique-review-git-diffs/Feb 17 15:49
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-critique - review git diffs - LinuxLinksFeb 17 15:49
techrights-newsHardBore – file manager using web technologies ☞ https://www.linuxlinks.com/hardbore-file-manager-web-technologies/Feb 17 15:49
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-HardBore - file manager using web technologies - LinuxLinksFeb 17 15:49
techrights-newsSparky 8.2 ☞ https://sparkylinux.org/sparky-8-2/Feb 17 15:50
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-sparkylinux.org | Sparky 8.2 - SparkyLinuxFeb 17 15:50
techrights-news6 Best Free and Open Source Rust Static Site Generators ☞ https://www.linuxlinks.com/best-free-open-source-rust-static-site-generators/Feb 17 15:50
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-6 Best Free and Open Source Rust Static Site Generators - LinuxLinksFeb 17 15:50
techrights-news6 Best Free and Open Source Rust Static Site Generators ☞ https://www.linuxlinks.com/best-free-open-source-rust-static-site-generators/Feb 17 15:51
techrights-newsComChan – minimal serial monitor ☞ https://www.linuxlinks.com/comchan-minimal-serial-monitor/Feb 17 15:51
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ComChan - minimal serial monitor - LinuxLinksFeb 17 15:51
techrights-news7 Useful Free and Open Source S3 File Systems and Tools ☞ https://www.linuxlinks.com/useful-free-open-source-s3-file-systems-tools/Feb 17 15:51
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-7 Useful Free and Open Source S3 File Systems and Tools - LinuxLinksFeb 17 15:51
techrights-news3 Easy Ways to Access R from a Python Program ☞ https://www.linuxlinks.com/easy-ways-access-r-python/Feb 17 15:52
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-3 Easy Ways to Access R from a Python Program - LinuxLinksFeb 17 15:52
techrights-newscsview – csv viewer ☞ https://www.linuxlinks.com/csview-csv-viewer/Feb 17 15:52
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-csview - csv viewer - LinuxLinksFeb 17 15:52
techrights-newspgdsat version 1.2 has been released ☞ https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/pgdsat-version-12-has-been-released-3239/Feb 17 15:53
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.postgresql.org | PostgreSQL: pgdsat version 1.2 has been releasedFeb 17 15:53
techrights-newslf turns linux.com into a kind of spamfarm again https://www.linux.com/news/jan26-training-promo/Feb 17 15:58
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Ignite Your Next Career Move - Linux.comFeb 17 15:58
techrights-newsAntoine Beaupré: Keeping track of decisions using the ADR model ☞ https://anarc.at/blog/2026-02-12-recording-decisions/Feb 17 16:00
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-anarc.at | Keeping track of decisions using the ADR model - anarcatFeb 17 16:00
techrights-newsAntoine Beaupré: Kernel-only network configuration on Linux ☞ https://anarc.at/blog/2026-02-15-kernel-only-network-configuration/Feb 17 16:01
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-anarc.at | Kernel-only network configuration on Linux - anarcatFeb 17 16:01
techrights-newsRussia sentences US citizen to 4 years in jail for trying to take Kalashnikov stocks ☞ https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/russia-sentences-us-citizen-to-4-years-in-jail-for-trying-to-take-kalashnikov-stocksFeb 17 16:02
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Russia sentences US citizen to 4 years in jail for trying to take Kalashnikov stocks | The Straits TimesFeb 17 16:02
techrights-newsQuestions Swirl Around Russian Figure Skater in Her Olympic Debut ☞ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/world/europe/russian-figure-skater-milan-olympics.htmlFeb 17 16:03
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techrights-newsJapan makes history in pairs figure skating. So do many Russian-born skaters. ☞ https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Olympics/2026/0216/winter-games-figure-skating-russiansFeb 17 16:03
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-How banned Russian skaters are competing at 2026 Milan Cortina Games - CSMonitor.comFeb 17 16:03
techrights-newsMilano Cortina 2026: Ukranian athletes targeted by disinformation ☞ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/truth-or-fake/20260216-milano-cortina-2026-ukranian-athletes-targeted-by-disinformationFeb 17 16:03
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techrights-news'India will have to find some ways to compensate Russia' in defense procurement pivot, expert says ☞ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/a-propos/20260216-india-will-have-to-find-some-ways-to-compensate-russia-in-defense-procurement-pivot-expert-saysFeb 17 16:04
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/a-propos/20260216-india-will-have-to-find-some-ways-to-compensate-russia-in-defense-procurement-pivot-expert-says )Feb 17 16:04
techrights-newsDrinks producer 'Latvijas balzams' in major tax debt ☞ https://eng.lsm.lv/article/economy/business/16.02.2026-drinks-producer-latvijas-balzams-in-major-tax-debt.a634791/Feb 17 16:04
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-eng.lsm.lv | Drinks producer 'Latvijas balzams' in major tax debt / ArticleFeb 17 16:04
techrights-newsDihydroxyacetone Man warns Iran of consequences ahead of new talks in Geneva ☞ https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260217-trump-warns-iran-of-consequences-ahead-of-geneva-nuclear-talksFeb 17 16:04
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260217-trump-warns-iran-of-consequences-ahead-of-geneva-nuclear-talks )Feb 17 16:04
techrights-newsDiplomacy alone won’t end Russia’s war ☞ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/diplomacy-alone-wont-end-russias-war/Feb 17 16:05
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.aspistrategist.org.au | Diplomacy alone won’t end Russia’s war | The StrategistFeb 17 16:05
techrights-newsA Russian β€˜Village of Military Valor’ Waits for Its Reward ☞ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/world/europe/russia-ukraine-world-war-2-sedanka.htmlFeb 17 16:05
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/world/europe/russia-ukraine-world-war-2-sedanka.html )Feb 17 16:05
techrights-newsSenators Meet Zelensky With Hopeful Message on Sanctions ☞ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/us/politics/congress-zelensky-ukraine-russia.htmlFeb 17 16:06
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/us/politics/congress-zelensky-ukraine-russia.html )Feb 17 16:06
techrights-newsUkraine and Russia Hold New Round of Peace Talks, but Expectations Are Low ☞ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/world/europe/ukraine-russia-peace-talks-switzerland.htmlFeb 17 16:06
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/world/europe/ukraine-russia-peace-talks-switzerland.html )Feb 17 16:06
techrights-newsFormer Ukrainian Energy Minister Detained At Border, Charged With Money Laundering ☞ https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-corruption-energy-sector-kickbacks-scandal/33679486.htmlFeb 17 16:06
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | Former Ukrainian Energy Minister Detained At Border, Charged With Money LaunderingFeb 17 16:06
techrights-newsUkraine ex-energy minister named suspect in laundering probe ☞ https://www.france24.com/en/ukraine-ex-energy-minister-named-suspect-in-laundering-probeFeb 17 16:06
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/ukraine-ex-energy-minister-named-suspect-in-laundering-probe )Feb 17 16:06
techrights-newsUkraine makes fastest battlefield gain in 2.5 years ☞ https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260216-ukraine-makes-fastest-battlefield-gain-in-2-5-yearsFeb 17 16:07
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260216-ukraine-makes-fastest-battlefield-gain-in-2-5-years )Feb 17 16:07
techrights-newsold: "Why the IRS Says Microsoft Owes $29 Billion in Back Taxes" https://www.propublica.org/article/irs-microsoft-audit-back-taxes-puerto-rico-billionsFeb 17 16:07
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.propublica.org | Why the IRS Says Microsoft Owes $29 Billion in Back Taxes β€” ProPublicaFeb 17 16:07
techrights-newsold: "Microsoft owes an astounding $28.9 billion in back taxes, IRS says after audit | Fortune" https://fortune.com/2023/10/11/microsoft-back-taxes-irs-29-billion-satya-nadella/Feb 17 16:08
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Microsoft owes an astounding $28.9 billion in back taxes, IRS says after audit | FortuneFeb 17 16:08
techrights-newsLive: Convicted Felon urges Ukraine to strike Russia deal 'fast' before Geneva talks ☞ https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260217-trump-urges-ukraine-to-strike-russia-deal-fast-before-geneva-talksFeb 17 16:08
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260217-trump-urges-ukraine-to-strike-russia-deal-fast-before-geneva-talks )Feb 17 16:08
techrights-newsRussia’s war with Ukraine encroaching on Africa, analysts say ☞ https://defenceweb.co.za/sea/sea-sea/russias-war-with-ukraine-encroaching-on-africa-analysts-say/Feb 17 16:08
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-defenceweb.co.za | Russia’s war with Ukraine encroaching on Africa, analysts say - DefenceWebFeb 17 16:08
techrights-newsSTRATCOMCOE reports on Russian influence operations ☞ https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/defence/16.02.2026-stratcomcoe-reports-on-russian-influence-operations.a634958/Feb 17 16:08
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-eng.lsm.lv | STRATCOMCOE reports on Russian influence operations / ArticleFeb 17 16:08
techrights-newsThe Munich hangover: Security fest or defence insecurities exposed? ☞ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-debate/20260216-the-munich-hangover-security-fest-or-defence-insecurities-exposedFeb 17 16:10
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techrights-newsPerformance and load testing in Identity Management (IdM) systems using encrypted DNS (eDNS) and CoreDNS in OpenShift clusters ☞ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/02/16/load-testing-idm-edns-coredns-openshiftFeb 17 16:11
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/02/16/load-testing-idm-edns-coredns-openshift )Feb 17 16:11
techrights-newsBuild a CI/CD pipeline with OpenShift Dev Spaces and GitOps ☞ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/02/16/build-cicd-pipeline-openshift-dev-spaces-and-gitopsFeb 17 16:12
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/02/16/build-cicd-pipeline-openshift-dev-spaces-and-gitops )Feb 17 16:12
techrights-newsxSDR – A tiny M.2 2230 SDR module with Artix-7 FPGA and LMS7002M RFIC (Crowdfunding) ☞ https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/02/16/xsdr-a-tiny-m-2-2230-sdr-with-artix-7-fpga-and-lms7002m-rfic/Feb 17 16:14
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.cnx-software.com | xSDR – A tiny M.2 2230 SDR module with Artix-7 FPGA and LMS7002M RFIC (Crowdfunding) - CNX SoftwareFeb 17 16:14
techrights-newsBedding Company Quickly Faces the Wrath of Taylor Swift’s Legal Team After Filing β€˜Swift Home’ Trademark Application ☞ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/02/15/taylor-swift-trademark-dispute-bedding-company/Feb 17 16:14
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 520 @ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/02/15/taylor-swift-trademark-dispute-bedding-company/ )Feb 17 16:14
techrights-newsMaintenance release: Godot 4.6.1 ☞ https://godotengine.org/article/maintenance-release-godot-4-6-1/Feb 17 16:14
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-godotengine.org | Maintenance release: Godot 4.6.1 – Godot EngineFeb 17 16:14
techrights-newsNavalny's Mother Demands Justice As Supporters Mark Anniversary Of His Death ☞ https://www.rferl.org/a/navalny-death-anniversary-poisoning/33679610.htmlFeb 17 16:15
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | Navalny's Mother Demands Justice As Supporters Mark Anniversary Of His DeathFeb 17 16:15
techrights-newsLatvia and 'likeminded' countries mark second anniversary of Navalny's murder ☞ https://eng.lsm.lv/article/politics/diplomacy/16.02.2026-latvia-and-likeminded-countries-mark-second-anniversary-of-navalnys-murder.a634913/Feb 17 16:15
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-eng.lsm.lv | Latvia and 'likeminded' countries mark second anniversary of Navalny's murder / ArticleFeb 17 16:15
techrights-newsKangaroo courts!! "The Guidelines are, however, not binding on the Technical Boards of Appeal - still less the Enlarged Board of Appeal." http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2026/01/g-125-description-amendments-amicus.html?showComment=1771261823153#c5795533989773233019Feb 17 16:16
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ipkitten.blogspot.com | G 1/25 (description amendments) amicus curiae: The battle lines are drawn - The IPKatFeb 17 16:16
techrights-newsNuTyX 26.02.02 is out ☞ https://distrowatch.com/nutyxFeb 17 16:16
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/nutyx )Feb 17 16:16
techrights-newsLate Night Linux – Episode 373 ☞ https://latenightlinux.com/late-night-linux-episode-373/Feb 17 16:17
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-latenightlinux.com | Late Night Linux – Episode 373 – Late Night LinuxFeb 17 16:17
techrights-newsLinux User Space Episode 6:08: Bing Bang Boom ☞ https://www.linuxuserspace.show/608Feb 17 16:18
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.linuxuserspace.show | Linux User Space: Episode 6:08: Bing Bang BoomFeb 17 16:18
techrights-newsPhilipp Kern: What is happening with this "connection verification"? ☞ https://debblog.philkern.de/2026/02/what-is-happening-with-this-connection.htmlFeb 17 16:20
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-debblog.philkern.de | Philipp Kern's Debian blog: What is happening with this "connection verification"?Feb 17 16:20
techrights-newsCommission closes antitrust investigation following the withdrawal by Edwards Lifesciences of its disputed company policy ☞ https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_412Feb 17 16:24
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ec.europa.eu | Press corner | European CommissionFeb 17 16:24
techrights-newsForests Are Steadily Crawling North, Satellite Imagery Shows ☞ https://futurism.com/science-energy/forests-shifting-northFeb 17 16:24
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Forests Are Steadily Crawling North, Satellite Imagery ShowsFeb 17 16:24
techrights-news"This is not a political game": France faces reckoning after killing of 23 year old ☞ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/spotlight/20260216-this-is-not-a-political-game-france-faces-reckoning-after-killing-of-23-year-oldFeb 17 16:25
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techrights-newsFearon argues for strong military capability in Taiwan, strategic ambiguity ☞ https://stanforddaily.com/2026/02/15/fearon-taiwan-strategic-ambiguity/Feb 17 16:25
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-stanforddaily.com | Fearon argues for strong military capability in Taiwan while maintaining strategic ambiguityFeb 17 16:25
techrights-newsShould Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers? ☞ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/health/drug-advertisements-consumers.htmlFeb 17 16:26
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/health/drug-advertisements-consumers.html )Feb 17 16:26
techrights-newsVaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs ☞ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/health/rfk-vaccine-manufacturers.htmlFeb 17 16:27
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/health/rfk-vaccine-manufacturers.html )Feb 17 16:27
techrights-newsMichigan wants schools ready for cardiac emergencies, fails to provide funds ☞ https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/michigan-wants-schools-ready-for-cardiac-emergencies-fails-to-provide-funds/Feb 17 16:27
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bridgemi.com | Michigan wants schools ready for cardiac emergencies, fails to provide funds - Bridge MichiganFeb 17 16:27
techrights-newsSome "smart" water meters save work for the measurer, they say it is more tamper-proof, but those things can also store info (personal data) on how much water is used WHEN. So that's a spying opportunity.Feb 17 16:31
techrights-newsAnwar holds all the cards in $3.5b takeover battle that is testing Malay economic clout ☞ https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/a-3-5b-takeover-battle-is-testing-malay-economic-clout-malaysia-pm-anwar-now-holds-all-the-cardsFeb 17 16:33
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Anwar holds all the cards in $3.5b takeover battle that is testing Malay economic clout | The Straits TimesFeb 17 16:33
techrights-newsβ€˜No one is above the law’: Malaysian King warns graft offenders in government agencies ☞ https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/no-one-is-above-the-law-malaysian-king-issues-warning-to-graft-offenders-across-government-agenciesFeb 17 16:33
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | β€˜No one is above the law’: Malaysian King warns graft offenders in government agencies | The Straits TimesFeb 17 16:33
techrights-newsBeijing pressured Japan over Taiwan. It only strengthened Tokyo’s resolve ☞ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/beijing-pressured-japan-over-taiwan-it-only-strengthened-tokyos-resolve/Feb 17 16:34
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.aspistrategist.org.au | Beijing pressured Japan over Taiwan. It only strengthened Tokyo’s resolve | The StrategistFeb 17 16:34
techrights-newsJapan Wins Pairs Figure Skating, Knocking China From the Top ☞ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/world/japan-figure-skating-pairs-gold-medal.htmlFeb 17 16:34
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/world/japan-figure-skating-pairs-gold-medal.html )Feb 17 16:34
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techrights-newsIn Cuba, is Convicted Felon seeking ouster of Communist leaders, or of China’s presence? ☞ https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-Policy/2026/0216/trump-cuba-regime-change-venezuela-chinaFeb 17 16:35
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-As Trump turns his gaze toward Cuba, the real target might be China - CSMonitor.comFeb 17 16:35
techrights-newsPhilippines takes β€˜strong exception’ to China embassy comment on job losses ☞ https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/philippines-says-takes-exception-to-china-embassy-comment-on-job-lossesFeb 17 16:35
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Philippines takes β€˜strong exception’ to China embassy comment on job losses | The Straits TimesFeb 17 16:35
techrights-newsChina has slashed air pollution, but the β€˜war’ isn’t over ☞ https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-has-slashed-air-pollution-but-the-war-isnt-overFeb 17 16:36
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | China has slashed air pollution, but the β€˜war’ isn’t over | The Straits TimesFeb 17 16:36
techrights-newsHong Kong court dismisses bid to liquidate property giant Country Garden ☞ https://hongkongfp.com/2026/02/16/hong-kong-court-dismisses-bid-to-liquidate-property-giant-country-garden/Feb 17 16:49
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | Court dismisses bid to liquidate property giant Country GardenFeb 17 16:49
techrights-newsThe US regional dailies proving news can pay despite Washington Post challenges ☞ https://pressgazette.co.uk/comment-analysis/the-us-regional-dailies-proving-news-can-pay-despite-washington-post-challenges/Feb 17 16:51
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pressgazette.co.uk | The US regional dailies proving news can pay despite Washington Post challenges - Press GazetteFeb 17 16:51
techrights-news'Dream Engineering' Can Boost Your Puzzle-Solving, Study Suggests ☞ https://www.sciencealert.com/dream-engineering-can-boost-your-puzzle-solving-study-suggestsFeb 17 16:51
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-'Dream Engineering' Can Boost Your Puzzle-Solving, Study Suggests : ScienceAlertFeb 17 16:51
techrights-newsDepression May Warn of Parkinson's or Dementia, Years Before Diagnosis ☞ https://www.sciencealert.com/depression-may-warn-of-parkinsons-or-dementia-years-before-diagnosisFeb 17 16:51
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Depression May Warn of Parkinson's or Dementia, Years Before Diagnosis : ScienceAlertFeb 17 16:51
techrights-newsAntarctica Will See a Rare 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse This Week ☞ https://www.sciencealert.com/antarctica-will-see-a-rare-ring-of-fire-solar-eclipse-this-weekFeb 17 16:51
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Antarctica Will See a Rare 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse This Week : ScienceAlertFeb 17 16:51
techrights-newsSingle Dose of DMT Rapidly Reduces Symptoms of Major Depression ☞ https://www.sciencealert.com/single-dose-of-dmt-rapidly-reduces-symptoms-of-major-depressionFeb 17 16:52
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Single Dose of DMT Rapidly Reduces Symptoms of Major Depression : ScienceAlertFeb 17 16:52
techrights-newsHumans Used to Sleep Twice Each Night. Here's Why It Vanished. ☞ https://www.sciencealert.com/humans-used-to-sleep-twice-each-night-heres-why-it-vanishedFeb 17 16:52
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Humans Used to Sleep Twice Each Night. Here's Why It Vanished. : ScienceAlertFeb 17 16:52
techrights-newsThis Diet Change Cuts Over 300 Calories a Day, Without Decreasing Meal Size ☞ https://www.sciencealert.com/this-diet-change-cuts-over-300-calories-a-day-without-decreasing-meal-sizeFeb 17 16:52
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-This Diet Change Cuts Over 300 Calories a Day, Without Decreasing Meal Size : ScienceAlertFeb 17 16:52
techrights-newsShould Weight-Loss Drug Users Take Supplements? An Expert Explains ☞ https://www.sciencealert.com/should-weight-loss-drug-users-take-supplements-an-expert-explainsFeb 17 16:54
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Should Weight-Loss Drug Users Take Supplements? An Expert Explains : ScienceAlertFeb 17 16:54
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techrights-newsCan You Really Feel The Cold 'In Your Bones'? An Anatomy Scientist Explains ☞ https://www.sciencealert.com/can-you-really-feel-the-cold-in-your-bones-an-anatomy-scientist-explainsFeb 17 17:32
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Can You Really Feel The Cold 'In Your Bones'? An Anatomy Scientist Explains : ScienceAlertFeb 17 17:32
techrights-newsBacteria Frozen For 5,000 Years Could Fight Superbugs, But There's a Catch ☞ https://www.sciencealert.com/bacteria-frozen-for-5000-years-could-fight-superbugs-but-theres-a-catchFeb 17 17:35
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Bacteria Frozen For 5,000 Years Could Fight Superbugs, But There's a Catch : ScienceAlertFeb 17 17:35
techrights-newsRain effect with Quick3D Particles ☞ https://www.qt.io/blog/rain-effect-with-quick3d-particlesFeb 17 17:36
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.qt.io | Rain effect with Quick3D ParticlesFeb 17 17:36
techrights-newsThere’s a Grim New Expression: β€œAI;DR” ☞ https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/aidr-meaningFeb 17 17:38
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | There's a Grim New Expression: "AI;DR"Feb 17 17:38
techrights-newsKazakhstan draws criticism over proposed constitutional amendments ☞ https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/02/kazakhstan-draws-criticism-over-proposed-constitutional-amendments/Feb 17 17:39
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | Kazakhstan draws criticism over proposed constitutional amendments - JURIST - NewsFeb 17 17:39
techrights-newsShow us your refcompressratio ☞ https://dan.langille.org/2026/02/16/show-us-your-refcompressratio/Feb 17 17:40
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-dan.langille.org | Show us your refcompressratio – Dan Langille's Other DiaryFeb 17 17:40
techrights-newsUN officials brief Security Council on Syria transition amid northeast deal and renewed violence ☞ https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/02/un-officials-brief-security-council-on-syria-transition-amid-northeast-deal-and-renewed-violence/Feb 17 17:41
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | UN officials brief Security Council on Syria transition amid northeast deal and renewed violence - JURIST - NewsFeb 17 17:41
techrights-newsHong Kong transport minister vows full review of controversial bus seat belt law ☞ https://hongkongfp.com/2026/02/16/hong-kong-transport-minister-vows-full-review-of-controversial-bus-seat-belt-law/Feb 17 17:42
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | Hong Kong vows full review of controversial seat belt lawFeb 17 17:42
techrights-newsIran's Revolutionary Guards begin military drills in Strait of Hormuz ☞ https://www.france24.com/en/iran-s-revolutionary-guards-begin-military-drills-in-strait-of-hormuzFeb 17 17:42
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/iran-s-revolutionary-guards-begin-military-drills-in-strait-of-hormuz )Feb 17 17:42
techrights-newsCISA Navigates DHS Shutdown With Reduced Staff ☞ https://www.securityweek.com/cisa-navigates-dhs-shutdown-with-reduced-staff/Feb 17 17:43
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/cisa-navigates-dhs-shutdown-with-reduced-staff/ )Feb 17 17:43
techrights-newsDior, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany Fined $25 Million in South Korea After Data Breaches ☞ https://www.securityweek.com/dior-louis-vuitton-tiffany-fined-25-million-in-south-korea-after-data-breaches/Feb 17 17:44
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/dior-louis-vuitton-tiffany-fined-25-million-in-south-korea-after-data-breaches/ )Feb 17 17:44
techrights-newsUser Issues With X Appear to Have Resolved ☞ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/technology/twitter-x-outage.htmlFeb 17 17:46
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/technology/twitter-x-outage.html )Feb 17 17:46
techrights-newsRufus devs blame Abusive Monopolist Microsoft for blocking latest backdoored Windows 11 ISOs, resulting in IP bans ☞ https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/rufus-developers-blame-microsoft-for-blocking-access-to-the-latest-windows-11-isos-windows-insiders-met-with-an-ip-ban-after-attempting-to-download-latest-buildsFeb 17 17:47
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | Rufus devs blame Microsoft for blocking latest Windows 11 ISOs, resulting in IP bans β€” Windows Insiders can't download latest Insider ISOs and are met with IP bans | Tom's HardwareFeb 17 17:47
techrights-newsMicrosoft Warns of ClickFix Attack Abusing DNS Lookups ☞ https://www.securityweek.com/microsoft-warns-of-clickfix-attack-abusing-dns-lookups/Feb 17 17:48
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/microsoft-warns-of-clickfix-attack-abusing-dns-lookups/ )Feb 17 17:48
techrights-newspostgres_dba 7.0 β€” 34 diagnostic reports for psql ☞ https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/postgres_dba-70-34-diagnostic-reports-for-psql-3237/Feb 17 17:49
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.postgresql.org | PostgreSQL: postgres_dba 7.0 β€” 34 diagnostic reports for psqlFeb 17 17:49
techrights-newsBritish man, 35, arrested after damaging check-in kiosks at Hong Kong International Airport ☞ https://hongkongfp.com/2026/02/16/british-man-35-arrested-after-damaging-check-in-kiosks-at-hong-kong-international-airport/Feb 17 17:50
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | British man, 35, arrested after damaging check-in kiosks at Hong Kong International AirportFeb 17 17:50
techrights-newsThe β€˜Father of Sega Hardware' has passed away, designed all of Sega's consoles ☞ https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/the-father-of-sega-hardware-has-passed-away-hideki-sato-worked-his-way-up-from-engineer-to-become-segas-acting-president-spending-33-years-at-the-companyFeb 17 17:51
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | The β€˜Father of Sega Hardware' has passed away, designed all of Sega's consoles β€” Hideki Sato worked his way up from engineer to become Sega’s acting president, spending 33 years at the company | Tom's HardwareFeb 17 17:51
techrights-newsAnnouncing Istio 1.27.7 ☞ https://istio.io/latest/news/releases/1.27.x/announcing-1.27.7/Feb 17 17:52
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-istio.io | Istio / Announcing Istio 1.27.7Feb 17 17:52
techrights-newsOut-of-cycle release scheduled for February 26, 2026 ☞ https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/out-of-cycle-release-scheduled-for-february-26-2026-3241/Feb 17 17:53
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.postgresql.org | PostgreSQL: Out-of-cycle release scheduled for February 26, 2026Feb 17 17:53
techrights-newsProject Aura – A neat, easy-to-assemble, DIY Air quality monitor compatible with Home Assistant ☞ https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/02/16/project-aura-a-neat-easy-to-assemble-diy-air-quality-monitor-compatible-with-home-assistant/Feb 17 17:54
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.cnx-software.com | Project Aura - A neat, easy-to-assemble, DIY Air quality monitor compatible with Home Assistant - CNX SoftwareFeb 17 17:54
techrights-newsAnnouncing Istio 1.28.4 ☞ https://istio.io/latest/news/releases/1.28.x/announcing-1.28.4/Feb 17 17:57
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-istio.io | Istio / Announcing Istio 1.28.4Feb 17 17:57
techrights-newsAnnouncing Istio 1.29.0 ☞ https://istio.io/latest/news/releases/1.29.x/announcing-1.29/Feb 17 17:58
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-istio.io | Istio / Announcing Istio 1.29.0Feb 17 17:58
techrights-newsHardenedBSD 15-build-9 is out ☞ https://distrowatch.com/hardenedbsdFeb 17 18:00
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/hardenedbsd )Feb 17 18:00
techrights-newsNotes from NANOG 96 ☞ https://blog.apnic.net/2026/02/16/notes-from-nanog-96/Feb 17 18:00
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.apnic.net | Notes from NANOG 96 | APNIC BlogFeb 17 18:00
techrights-newsSlop promoting, not much substance to it ☞ https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/building-foundation-ai-driven-sovereign-future-red-hat-partnersFeb 17 18:01
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.redhat.com | Building the foundation for an AI-driven, sovereign future with Red Hat partnersFeb 17 18:01
techrights-newsFrom legacy VMs to the network brain: Why 2026 is the year of the common telco cloud ☞ https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/legacy-vms-network-brain-why-2026-year-common-telco-cloudFeb 17 18:02
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.redhat.com | From legacy VMs to the network brain: Why 2026 is the year of the common telco cloudFeb 17 18:02
techrights-newsHow sovereign is your strategy? Introducing the Red Bait Sovereignty Readiness Assessment tool ☞ https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/how-sovereign-your-strategy-introducing-red-hat-sovereignty-readiness-assessment-toolFeb 17 18:02
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.redhat.com | How sovereign is your strategy? Introducing the Red Hat Sovereignty Readiness Assessment toolFeb 17 18:02
techrights-newsIf we can’t name China’s cyberattacks, we lose trust in ourselves ☞ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/if-we-cant-name-chinas-cyberattacks-we-lose-trust-in-ourselves/Feb 17 18:04
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.aspistrategist.org.au | If we can’t name China’s cyberattacks, we lose trust in ourselves | The StrategistFeb 17 18:04
techrights-newsIndia seizes Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers, steps up surveillance ☞ https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/india-seizes-iran-linked-us-sanctioned-tankers-steps-up-surveillanceFeb 17 18:04
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | India seizes Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers, steps up surveillance | The Straits TimesFeb 17 18:04
techrights-newsCensorship and surveillance : a legislative overload in the french parliament. ☞ https://www.laquadrature.net/en/2026/02/16/censorship-and-surveillance-a-legislative-overload-in-the-french-parliament/Feb 17 18:05
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.laquadrature.net | Censorship and surveillance : a legislative overload in the french parliament. – La Quadrature du NetFeb 17 18:05
techrights-newsGoogle Patches First Actively Exploited Chrome Zero-Day of 2026 ☞ https://www.securityweek.com/google-patches-first-actively-exploited-chrome-zero-day-of-2026/Feb 17 18:06
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/google-patches-first-actively-exploited-chrome-zero-day-of-2026/ )Feb 17 18:06
techrights-newsAmazon Scraps Partnership With Surveillance Company After Super Bowl Ad Backlash ☞ https://www.securityweek.com/amazon-scraps-partnership-with-surveillance-company-after-super-bowl-ad-backlash/Feb 17 18:06
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/amazon-scraps-partnership-with-surveillance-company-after-super-bowl-ad-backlash/ )Feb 17 18:06
techrights-newsSan Francisco teachers end four-day strike in $183 million deal ☞ https://stanforddaily.com/2026/02/15/sf-teachers-end-four-day-strike/Feb 17 18:07
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-stanforddaily.com | SF teachers end four-day strike in $183 million dealΒ Feb 17 18:07
techrights-newsMigros workers end strike with major concessions from company ☞ https://bianet.org/haber/migros-workers-end-strike-with-major-concessions-from-company-316753Feb 17 18:07
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bianet.org | Migros workers end strike with major concessions from companyFeb 17 18:07
techrights-newsAnother EPO Strike One Week From Now, Local Staff Committee Munich to Discuss It This Week ☞ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/16/Another_EPO_Strike_One_Week_From_Now_Local_Staff_Committee_Muni.shtmlFeb 17 18:07
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Another EPO Strike One Week From Now, Local Staff Committee Munich to Discuss It This WeekFeb 17 18:08
techrights-news2026 64-Bits Malware Trend, (Mon, Feb 16th) ☞ https://isc.sans.edu/diary/rss/32718 "Yes, Abusive Monopolist Microsoft backdoored Windows can smoothly execute 32-bits code on 64-bits computers."Feb 17 18:08
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-isc.sans.edu | 2026 64-Bits Malware Trend - SANS Internet Storm CenterFeb 17 18:08
techrights-newsPluralistic: The online community trilemma (16 Feb 2026) ☞ https://pluralistic.net/2026/02/16/fast-good-cheap/Feb 17 18:09
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pluralistic.net | Pluralistic: The online community trilemma (16 Feb 2026) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory DoctorowFeb 17 18:09
techrights-newsWant a Degoogled Tablet? Murena’s Got You Covered ☞ https://fossforce.com/2026/02/want-a-degoogled-tablet-murenas-got-you-covered/Feb 17 18:10
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-fossforce.com | Want a Degoogled Tablet? Murena's Got You Covered - FOSS ForceFeb 17 18:10
techrights-newsHow Our Fundraiser Ended Up on GoFundMe ☞ https://fossforce.com/2026/02/how-our-fundraiser-ended-up-on-gofundme/Feb 17 18:10
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-fossforce.com | How Our Fundraiser Ended Up on GoFundMe - FOSS ForceFeb 17 18:10
techrights-newsPsst! L’il Marco Rubio? Don’t Lecture Europe When You’re One Face of a Chaotic Suicide Pact! ☞ https://emptywheel.net/psst-lil-marco-rubio-dont-lecture-europe-when-youre-one-face-of-a-chaotic-suicide-pact/Feb 17 18:11
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-emptywheel.net | Psst! L'il Marco Rubio? Don't Lecture Europe When You're One Face of a Chaotic Suicide Pact! - emptywheelFeb 17 18:11
techrights-news60W Pocket Cloud is a microSD card reader with USB PD passthrough for your smartphone (Crowdfunding) ☞ https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/02/17/60w-pocket-cloud-microsd-card-reader-for-your-smartphone-with-usb-pd-passthrough/Feb 17 18:11
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.cnx-software.com | 60W Pocket Cloud is a microSD card reader with USB PD passthrough for your smartphone (Crowdfunding) - CNX SoftwareFeb 17 18:11
techrights-newsByteDance’s β€˜Seedance 2.0’ Gets a Resounding Thumbs Down from Hollywoodβ€”Disney Lawyers Are Already All Over This One ☞ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/02/15/seeddance-2-0-hollywood-reception/Feb 17 18:12
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 520 @ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/02/15/seeddance-2-0-hollywood-reception/ )Feb 17 18:12
techrights-news5 easy ways to automatically change your wallpaper on Ubuntu https://www.howtogeek.com/5-easy-ways-to-automatically-change-your-wallpaper-on-ubuntu/Feb 17 18:16
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | 5 easy ways to automatically change your wallpaper on UbuntuFeb 17 18:17
techrights-news"Linux has become a lucrative target for bad actors, making specialized security tools more essential than ever. REMnux is a Linux distribution built specifically for such scenarios, helping researchers understand malware." https://itsfoss.com/news/remnux-v8-release/Feb 17 18:17
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-itsfoss.com | Reverse Engineering Linux Distro REMnux Marks 15 Years With Major v8 Release Featuring AI Agent SupportFeb 17 18:17
techrights-news8 Ubuntu tips and tricks for first-time users https://www.howtogeek.com/8-ubuntu-tips-and-tricks-for-first-time-users/Feb 17 18:18
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | 8 Ubuntu tips and tricks for first-time usersFeb 17 18:18
techrights-news3 essential settings I change on every fresh Ubuntu install https://www.howtogeek.com/the-3-ubuntu-settings-i-change-on-every-fresh-install/Feb 17 18:18
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | 3 essential settings I change on every fresh Ubuntu installFeb 17 18:18
techrights-newsProprietary https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/16/lockbit-5-0-ransomware-windows-linux-esxi/Feb 17 18:21
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.helpnetsecurity.com | LockBit 5.0 ransomware expands its reach across Windows, Linux, and ESXi - Help Net SecurityFeb 17 18:21
techrights-news"The Mint project's latest post thanks a record-breaking 1,000 + donors, and talks about future plans – which may include a slower release schedule." https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/16/mints_success_and_stress/Feb 17 18:22
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | Linux Mint's success also means maintainer stress β€’ The RegisterFeb 17 18:22
techrights-newsMicrosoft provocateur and his latest concern trolling https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-replace-windows-with-linux/Feb 17 18:23
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-I replaced Windows with Linux, and there's only one feature I miss | ZDNETFeb 17 18:23
techrights-newsThese 3 Linux software names make a lot more sense once you know the full story https://www.howtogeek.com/these-linux-software-names-make-a-lot-more-sense-once-you-know-the-full-story/Feb 17 18:25
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | These 3 Linux software names make a lot more sense once you know the full storyFeb 17 18:25
techrights-newsA Linux distro has dropped KDE Plasma after 12 years as it tries to escape Systemd https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-distro-dropped-kde-plasma-support-tries-to-escape-systemd/Feb 17 18:26
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.xda-developers.com | A Linux distro has dropped KDE Plasma after 12 years as it tries to escape SystemdFeb 17 18:26
techrights-news"Egosoft have announced that X4: Foundations is finally getting cross-platform Steam Cloud saves, but desktop Linux users may need to make some backups." https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/x4-foundations-is-getting-cross-platform-cloud-saves-possible-breakage-coming-for-linux/Feb 17 18:26
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-X4: Foundations is getting cross-platform cloud saves - possible breakage coming for Linux | GamingOnLinuxFeb 17 18:26
techrights-newsLinux Mint isn't the best Windows replacement anymore https://www.howtogeek.com/linux-mint-isnt-the-best-windows-replacement-anymore/Feb 17 18:27
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | Linux Mint isn't the best Windows replacement anymoreFeb 17 18:27
techrights-newsUnreal Tournament 2004 is now free with a community patch over 20 years later, Linux and macOS support included https://www.pcguide.com/news/unreal-tournament-2004-is-now-free-with-a-community-patch-over-20-years-later-linux-and-macos-support-included/Feb 17 18:27
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.pcguide.com | Unreal Tournament 2004 is now free with a community patch over 20 years later, Linux and macOS support included - PC GuideFeb 17 18:27
techrights-newsIf you dual-boot Linux, don't make these costly 4 mistakes https://www.makeuseof.com/if-you-dual-boot-linux-dont-make-these-costly-mistakes/Feb 17 18:28
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.makeuseof.com | If you dual-boot Linux, don't make these costly 4 mistakesFeb 17 18:28
techrights-newsYou can now download a Fedora Atomic OS for your Android device https://www.xda-developers.com/you-can-now-download-fedora-atomic-os-for-android/Feb 17 18:29
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.xda-developers.com | You can now download a Fedora Atomic OS for your Android deviceFeb 17 18:29
techrights-newsThis Bash script replaced 3 apps I use everyday https://www.howtogeek.com/this-bash-script-replaced-apps-i-use-everyday/Feb 17 18:30
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | This Bash script replaced 3 apps I use everydayFeb 17 18:30
techrights-newsEven with Linux being free, why does almost everyone still choose Windows? Here are 3 reasons that explain the dominance that began in the 80s and continues strong to this day. https://en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br/Even-with-Linux-being-free--why-does-almost-everyone-still-choose-Windows-Three-reasons-that-explain-its-dominance--which-began-in-the-80s-and-continues-strong-to-this-day.-flpc96/Feb 17 18:31
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br | Even with Linux being free, why does almost everyone still choose Windows? The 3 reasons that explain the dominance that began in the 80s and continues strong to this day - CPG Click PetrΓ³leo e GΓ‘sFeb 17 18:31
techrights-newsI installed this Linux distro on my gaming PC, and it runs Windows games better than Windows https://www.makeuseof.com/using-nobara-on-desktop-pc-for-gaming/Feb 17 18:33
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.makeuseof.com | I installed this Linux distro on my gaming PC, and it runs Windows games better than WindowsFeb 17 18:33
techrights-newsI replaced three productivity apps with built-in Linux tools and didn’t miss them https://www.makeuseof.com/replaced-productivity-apps-with-built-in-linux-tools-didnt-miss-them/Feb 17 18:33
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.makeuseof.com | I replaced three productivity apps with built-in Linux tools and didn’t miss themFeb 17 18:33
techrights-newsI tried running Linux on an Apple silicon Mac and regretted it https://www.makeuseof.com/i-tried-running-linux-on-an-apple-silicon-mac-and-regretted-it/Feb 17 18:34
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.makeuseof.com | I tried running Linux on an Apple silicon Mac and regretted itFeb 17 18:34
techrights-newsOn The Inside: This writer's daily driver is a Linux laptop https://www.howtogeek.com/on-the-inside-jordan/Feb 17 18:34
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | On The Inside: This writer's daily driver is a Linux laptopFeb 17 18:34
techrights-newsI run terminal commands on my Linux PC from my Android home screenβ€”here's how https://www.howtogeek.com/how-i-run-terminal-commands-on-my-linux-pc-from-my-android-home-screen/Feb 17 18:35
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | How I execute terminal commands on my Linux PC from my Android home screenFeb 17 18:35
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  Security Leftovers ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Security_Leftovers.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Security_Leftovers.gmi ∎Feb 17 18:38
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” Security LeftoversFeb 17 18:38
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  Today's π˜›π˜Άπ˜Ή π˜”π˜’π˜€π˜©π˜ͺ𝘯𝘦𝘴 HowTos  β‡¨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/today_s_howtos.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/today_s_howtos.gmi ∎Feb 17 18:39
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” today's howtosFeb 17 18:39
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  Applications: 3 New Releases of Istio and a Look at NoteDiscovery ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Applications_3_New_Releases_of_Istio_and_a_Look_at_NoteDiscover.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Applications_3_New_Releases_of_Istio_and_a_Look_at_NoteDiscover.gmi ∎Feb 17 18:41
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” Applications: 3 New Releases of Istio and a Look at NoteDiscoveryFeb 17 18:41
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  EasyOS Development News From Barry Kauler ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/EasyOS_Development_News_From_Barry_Kauler.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/EasyOS_Development_News_From_Barry_Kauler.gmi ∎Feb 17 18:43
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” EasyOS Development News From Barry KaulerFeb 17 18:43
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  PostgreSQL: pgdsat version 1.2 and postgres_dba 7.0 released ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/PostgreSQL_pgdsat_version_1_2_and_postgres_dba_7_0_released.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/PostgreSQL_pgdsat_version_1_2_and_postgres_dba_7_0_released.gmi ∎Feb 17 18:43
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” PostgreSQL: pgdsat version 1.2 and postgres_dba 7.0 releasedFeb 17 18:43
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  Games: Godot 4.6.1, Steam Games with Native GNU/Linux Builds, and Unreal Tournament 2004 ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Games_Godot_4_6_1_Steam_Games_with_Native_GNU_Linux_Builds_and_.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Games_Godot_4_6_1_Steam_Games_with_Native_GNU_Linux_Builds_and_.gmi ∎Feb 17 18:44
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” Games: Godot 4.6.1, Steam Games with Native GNU/Linux Builds, and Unreal Tournament 2004Feb 17 18:44
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  Latest From Red Hat's Site ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Latest_From_Red_Hat_s_Site.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Latest_From_Red_Hat_s_Site.gmi ∎Feb 17 18:48
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” Latest From Red Hat's SiteFeb 17 18:48
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  π˜›π˜Άπ˜Ή π˜”π˜’π˜€π˜©π˜ͺ𝘯𝘦𝘴 Programming Leftovers ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Programming_Leftovers.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Programming_Leftovers.gmi ∎Feb 17 18:49
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” Programming LeftoversFeb 17 18:49
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Standards ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_and_Standards.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_and_Standards.gmi ∎Feb 17 18:51
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and StandardsFeb 17 18:51
*psydroid3 (~psydroid@yu29f4abyrsnc.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-socialFeb 17 18:52
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  Audiocasts/Shows: Late Night Linux and Linux User Space ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Audiocasts_Shows_Late_Night_Linux_and_Linux_User_Space.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Audiocasts_Shows_Late_Night_Linux_and_Linux_User_Space.gmi ∎Feb 17 18:53
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” Audiocasts/Shows: Late Night Linux and Linux User SpaceFeb 17 18:53
techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  Kernel, Distributions and Operating Systems, Hardware for Tinkering ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Kernel_Distributions_and_Operating_Systems_Hardware_for_Tinkeri.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/17/Kernel_Distributions_and_Operating_Systems_Hardware_for_Tinkeri.gmi ∎Feb 17 18:54
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” Kernel, Distributions and Operating Systems, Hardware for TinkeringFeb 17 18:54
techrights-newsTechrights – Links 17/02/2026: Machine Rage and Microsoft Kills XBox Social Clubs ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Links_17_02_2026_Machine_Rage_and_Microsoft_Kills_XBox_Social_C.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Links_17_02_2026_Machine_Rage_and_Microsoft_Kills_XBox_Social_C.gmi ∎Feb 17 18:59
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techrights-news"I've just become aware that my changes to James Tomasinos "burrow" Gopher Hole manager have been merged! So everybody should update their version from the James' github repository: [...]" gopher://envs.net:70/1/~dan/phlog/20260217-my-changes-to-burrow-have-been-merged-by-tomasino/Feb 17 18:59
techrights-news"I've had a few emails from people that got banned from my sites over the weeks and months and years of the bots scraping the wikis. The wikis are valuable "content" -- text written by humans! -- so of course the AI companies want their bots to copy it and to train their products with it." gemini://alexschroeder.ch/2026-02-17-bot-checkFeb 17 19:00
techrights-news"I have been noticing, that the Gopher burrow named "Gopher Bay" has been offline, for quite some months now. Gopher Bay was my last place where I could see films and download other great stuff. It is dead, now." gemini://tilde.club/~keyboardan/gemlog/2026-02-17__Gopher_Bay_is_dead.gmiFeb 17 19:01
techrights-news"Scottish maker and silversmith Math Campbell has built a smartwatch with a difference: this one goes in your pocket, not on your wrist." gemini://tilde.club/~ghalfacree/202602/20260217-watch.gmiFeb 17 19:02
techrights-newsπŸ–ΌοΈ xkcd: SNEWS #3208 gemini://8by3.net/~xkcd/3208.gmiFeb 17 19:03
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techrights-newsTechrights – Gemini Links 17/02/2026: 3D-Printed Stainless Steel Smartwatch and Gopher Bay Offline ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Gemini_Links_17_02_2026_3D_Printed_Stainless_Steel_Smartwatch_a.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Gemini_Links_17_02_2026_3D_Printed_Stainless_Steel_Smartwatch_a.gmi ∎Feb 17 19:12
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Gemini Links 17/02/2026: 3D-Printed Stainless Steel Smartwatch and Gopher Bay OfflineFeb 17 19:12
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techrights-newsAt least Β£1m of clients’ cash missing after collapse of PM Law https://www.thetimes.com/business/companies-markets/article/at-least-1m-of-clients-cash-missing-after-collapse-of-pm-law-hx5sbrbtp https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Solicitors_Regulation_Authority_SRA_Way_Too_Slow_to_Respond_to_.shtmlFeb 17 19:20
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.thetimes.com | At least Β£1m of clients’ cash missing after collapse of PM LawFeb 17 19:20
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Way Too Slow to Respond to Financial Fraud at Law Firms, in Effect Helping Those Law Firms Defraud Many More People (Fleecing Clients)Feb 17 19:20
techrights-newstoo late https://www.insidermedia.com/news/midlands/sra-confirms-fraud-investigation-in-relation-to-closure-of-group-of-law-firmsFeb 17 19:20
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techrights-news"This release ships with a new β€œPlasma Login Manager” display manager that could replace existing login managers like SDDM." https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-6-desktop-environment-officially-released-this-is-whats-newFeb 17 19:36
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-KDE Plasma 6.6 Desktop Environment Officially Released, This Is What's New - 9to5LinuxFeb 17 19:36
techrights-newsMesa 26.0 improves ray-tracing performance for AMD Radeon GPUs on Linux https://tech.sportskeeda.com/gaming-news/news-mesa-26-0-improves-ray-tracing-performance-amd-radeon-gpus-linuxFeb 17 19:37
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-tech.sportskeeda.com | Mesa 26.0 improves ray-tracing performance for AMD Radeon GPUs on LinuxFeb 17 19:37
techrights-news"The Banana Pi BPI-R4 Pro router board is now available following its earlier preview. Built around the MediaTek MT7988A (Filogic 880) quad-core Arm Cortex-A73 processor at 1.8GHz, it targets Wi-Fi 7 access points and multi-gigabit gateway applications." https://linuxgizmos.com/bpi-r4-pro-router-board-delivers-mt7988a-soc-with-tri-band-wi-fi-7-capability/Feb 17 19:39
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techrights-news➲ π•Ώπ–šπ– π•Έπ–†π–ˆπ–π–Žπ–“π–Šπ–˜ ⨦ (NEW):  Mesa 26.0 Open-Source Graphics Stack Officially Released, Here’s What’s New ⇨ https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/11/Mesa_26_0_Open_Source_Graphics_Stack_Officially_Released_Here_s.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/11/Mesa_26_0_Open_Source_Graphics_Stack_Officially_Released_Here_s.gmi ∎Feb 17 19:39
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines β€” Mesa 26.0 Open-Source Graphics Stack Officially Released, Here’s What’s NewFeb 17 19:39
techrights-newsTechrights – Still Some Slopfarms in View, Sometimes Targetting "Linux" ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Still_Some_Slopfarms_in_View_Sometimes_Targetting_Linux.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Still_Some_Slopfarms_in_View_Sometimes_Targetting_Linux.gmi ∎Feb 17 19:46
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Still Some Slopfarms in View, Sometimes Targetting "Linux"Feb 17 19:46
techrights-newsTechrights – IBM suffers "worst weekly drop in six years", Microsoft's MSN calls it "buying opportunity" ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/IBM_suffers_worst_weekly_drop_in_six_years_Microsoft_s_MSN_call.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/IBM_suffers_worst_weekly_drop_in_six_years_Microsoft_s_MSN_call.gmi ∎Feb 17 19:58
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” IBM suffers "worst weekly drop in six years", Microsoft's MSN calls it "buying opportunity"Feb 17 19:58
techrights-newsEuropean Parliament bars lawmakers from using AI tools https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/17/european_parliament_bars_lawmakers_from/Feb 17 20:08
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | European Parliament bars lawmakers from AI tools β€’ The RegisterFeb 17 20:08
techrights-newsRussian bomb injures journalist https://cpj.org/2026/02/russian-bomb-injures-journalist-in-eastern-ukraine/Feb 17 20:09
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-cpj.org | Russian bomb injures journalist in eastern UkraineΒ  - Committee to Protect JournalistsFeb 17 20:09
techrights-newsTelegram CEO vows to fight for app amid Russia pressure https://www.dw.com/en/telegram-ceo-vows-to-fight-for-app-amid-russia-pressure/a-75903663Feb 17 20:10
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.dw.com | Telegram CEO vows to fight for app amid Russia pressureFeb 17 20:10
techrights-newsCPJ welcomes Oscar nomination for documentary about US journalist killed in Russia-Ukraine war https://cpj.org/2026/02/cpj-welcomes-oscar-nomination-for-documentary-about-us-journalist-killed-in-russia-ukraine-war/Feb 17 20:11
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-cpj.org | CPJ welcomes Oscar nomination for documentary about US journalist killed in Russia-Ukraine war - Committee to Protect JournalistsFeb 17 20:11
techrights-newsRussia Fully Blocks WhatsApp, Talks up State-Backed Alternative https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2026-02-11/russia-blocks-metas-whatsapp-messaging-service-ft-reportsFeb 17 20:16
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techrights-newsWhatsApp Says Russia Has Tried to Fully Block the Messaging App https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2026-02-12/whatsapp-says-russia-has-tried-to-fully-block-the-messaging-appFeb 17 20:16
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techrights-newsRussia moves to block WhatsApp as Moscow pushes state-backed rival https://www.dw.com/en/russia-moves-to-block-whatsapp-as-moscow-pushes-state-backed-rival/a-75922756Feb 17 20:16
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.dw.com | Russia moves to block WhatsApp, pushes state-backed rivalFeb 17 20:16
techrights-newsRussia blocks WhatsApp https://cphpost.dk/2026-02-12/news/round-up/russia-blocks-whatsapp/Feb 17 20:17
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techrights-newsTikTok does ISIS https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2026-02-10/dutch-arrest-15-suspected-of-spreading-islamic-state-propaganda-on-tiktokFeb 17 20:21
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-HTTP/2 stream 1 was not closed cleanly: INTERNAL_ERROR (err 2) ( status 0 @ https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2026-02-10/dutch-arrest-15-suspected-of-spreading-islamic-state-propaganda-on-tiktok )Feb 17 20:21
techrights-newswhy are they even in NL? https://www.dw.com/en/dutch-police-arrest-15-over-islamic-state-tiktok-posts/a-75900127Feb 17 20:22
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.dw.com | Dutch police arrest 15 over 'Islamic State' TikTok postsFeb 17 20:22
techrights-newsCarbon Dating https://xkcd.com/3205/Feb 17 20:26
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-xkcd: Carbon DatingFeb 17 20:26
techrights-newsInstallation https://xkcd.com/3206/Feb 17 20:27
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-xkcd: InstallationFeb 17 20:27
techrights-newsBad Map Projection: Zero Declination https://xkcd.com/3207/Feb 17 20:27
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-xkcd: Bad Map Projection: Zero DeclinationFeb 17 20:27
techrights-newsDid social control media really fall below 1% there? https://gs.statcounter.com/search-vs-social-vs-ai-chatbot-market-share/all/singapore/#monthly-200902-202602Feb 17 20:34
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Search Vs Social Vs AI Chatbot Market Share Singapore | Statcounter Global StatsFeb 17 20:34
techrights-newsMS slop down by a lot https://gs.statcounter.com/ai-chatbot-market-share/all/singapore/#monthly-200902-202602Feb 17 20:36
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | AI Chatbot Market Share Singapore | Statcounter Global StatsFeb 17 20:36
techrights-newsTechrights – Red Hat Is Not a Company Anymore, Amid Bluewashing and Mass Layoffs It's Merely IBM "Division" or "Brand" or "Product" ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Red_Hat_Is_Not_a_Company_Anymore_Amid_Bluewashing_and_Mass_Layo.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Red_Hat_Is_Not_a_Company_Anymore_Amid_Bluewashing_and_Mass_Layo.gmi ∎Feb 17 20:56
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Red Hat Is Not a Company Anymore, Amid Bluewashing and Mass Layoffs It's Merely IBM "Division" or "Brand" or "Product"Feb 17 20:56
techrights-newsTechrights – Microsoft Had Mass Layoffs Every Month Last Year, This Year It's Delaying a Lot to "Prove" Rumours That Crashed Its Stock... 'Wrong' ⇨ https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Microsoft_Had_Mass_Layoffs_Every_Month_Last_Year_This_Year_It_s.shtml | β™Ύ Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/17/Microsoft_Had_Mass_Layoffs_Every_Month_Last_Year_This_Year_It_s.gmi ∎Feb 17 21:03
-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights β€” Microsoft Had Mass Layoffs Every Month Last Year, This Year It's Delaying a Lot to "Prove" Rumours That Crashed Its Stock... 'Wrong'Feb 17 21:03
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admfubarhttps://www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/2026/02/judge-cites-orwell-in-scathing-rebuke-of-trump-administration/Feb 17 00:18
-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com | Judge Cites Orwell in Scathing Rebuke of Trump AdministrationFeb 17 00:18
admfubarhttps://theintercept.com/2026/02/16/daniel-sanchez-estrada-prairieland-trial-zines/Feb 17 00:21
-TechPolBot/#techpol-theintercept.com | Prison-Style Free Speech Censorship Is Coming for the Rest of Us - The InterceptFeb 17 00:21
admfubarhttps://soylentnews.org/politics/article.pl?sid=26/02/14/0514214Feb 17 00:46
-TechPolBot/#techpol-soylentnews.org | Europe's $24 Trillion Breakup With Visa and Mastercard - SoylentNewsFeb 17 00:46
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techrights-news"The victim, who has since returned to Saudi Arabia, was left with cuts to her hand and injuries to her head. She was left feeling unsafe and fearing he will kill her." β˜› https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/brave-members-public-stopped-mans-33410734 | Source: Trinity Mirror North EastFeb 17 09:50
-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.chroniclelive.co.uk | Brave members of the public stopped man's frenzied attack on ex wife in Newcastle street | Chronicle LiveFeb 17 09:50
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techrights-news"It should be one of the most consequential sex and crime scandals in the history of the United States" β˜› https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-government-blows-off-epstein-scandal-1235516468/ | Source: Rolling StoneFeb 17 10:29
-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rollingstone.com | Trump's Government Blows Off Epstein Scandal. Other Nations Aren'tFeb 17 10:29
techrights-news"Two British-Indian friends, who refuse to give their name for fear of backlash, are confident he’ll win." β˜› https://www.spectator.com.au/2026/02/why-shahid-butt-might-win-in-birmingham/ | Source: Spectator AUFeb 17 10:31
-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.spectator.com.au | Why Shahid Butt might win in Birmingham | The Spectator AustraliaFeb 17 10:31
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techrights-news"The march was officially declared non-political." β˜› https://digit.site36.net/2026/02/16/again-many-neo-nazis-at-day-of-honour-budapest-police-suppress-anti-fascist-protest-and-record-personal-details/ | Source: Site36Feb 17 10:36
-TechPolBot/#techpol-digit.site36.net | Again many neo-Nazis at "Day of Honour": Budapest police suppress anti-fascist protest and record personal details | Matthias MonroyFeb 17 10:36
techrights-news"Grand juries almost never refuse to indict β€” federal prosecutors got indictments in 99.997% of cases in the most recent data" β˜› https://boingboing.net/2026/02/13/grand-jury-unanimously-refuses-to-indict-six-lawmakers-trump-wanted-executed-for-telling-troops-to-follow-the-law.html | Source: BoingBoingFeb 17 10:36
-TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://boingboing.net/2026/02/13/grand-jury-unanimously-refuses-to-indict-six-lawmakers-trump-wanted-executed-for-telling-troops-to-follow-the-law.html )Feb 17 10:36
techrights-news"Jamaat-e-Islami's 11-party alliance won 77 of 300 seats in last week's polls" β˜› https://text.npr.org/nx-s1-5715741 | Source: NPRFeb 17 10:37
-TechPolBot/#techpol-text.npr.org | An Islamist party becomes Bangladesh's main opposition for the first timeFeb 17 10:37
techrights-news"In the 13th national parliamentary elections, Jamaat polled around 30-35% of the vote in roughly 225 constituencies it contested" β˜› https://www.tbsnews.net/features/panorama/marginal-force-opposition-party-rise-bangladesh-jamaat-e-islami-1361786 | Source: The Business StandardFeb 17 10:37
-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.tbsnews.net | From marginal force to opposition party: The rise of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami | The Business StandardFeb 17 10:37
techrights-news"the largest Islamist Party Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)" β˜› https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/bangladesh-election-2026-polling-jamaat-e-islami-bnp-votes-allegations/article70619946.ece | Source: The HinduFeb 17 10:38
-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.thehindu.com | Bangladesh election: BNP accuses Jamaat-e-Islami of trying to buy votes hours before polling - The HinduFeb 17 10:38
techrights-news"In Europe there is a vast, diverse and fragmented galaxy of Russians who oppose Putin’s policies and the war in Ukraine." β˜› https://neweasterneurope.eu/2026/02/16/but-russians-are-resisting-meet-putins-exiled-opponents-in-europe/ | Source: New Eastern EuropeFeb 17 10:38
-TechPolBot/#techpol-neweasterneurope.eu | "But Russians are resisting" – Meet Putin’s exiled opponents in Europe - New Eastern EuropeFeb 17 10:38
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techrights-news"Riddle as dozens of documents identifying Andrew in the Epstein files are secretly redacted since they were released" https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/38232883/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-epstein-files-secretly-redacted/Feb 17 13:41
-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.thesun.co.uk | Verifying DeviceFeb 17 13:41
techrights-news"Abdul El-Sayed Rakes in Over $24K Per Day While Swearing Off PAC Money" https://www.newsweek.com/michigan-senate-race-election-abdul-el-sayed-fundraising-2096219Feb 17 13:42
-TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 406 @ https://www.newsweek.com/michigan-senate-race-election-abdul-el-sayed-fundraising-2096219 )Feb 17 13:42
techrights-news"Judges Have Ruled That Over 4,400 ICE Detentions Since October Were Illegal | Truthout" https://truthout.org/articles/judges-have-ruled-that-over-4400-ice-detentions-since-october-were-illegal/Feb 17 13:44
-TechPolBot/#techpol-truthout.org | Judges Have Ruled That Over 4,400 ICE Detentions Since October Were Illegal | TruthoutFeb 17 13:44
techrights-news"What's behind Somalia-Saudi Arabia military deal?" https://www.dw.com/en/whats-behind-somalia-saudi-arabia-military-deal/a-75954838Feb 17 13:44
-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.dw.com | What's behind Somalia-Saudi Arabia military deal?Feb 17 13:44
techrights-news"Steve Bannon told Epstein that Trump should be removed during his first term using the 25th Amendment" https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/steve-bannon-jeffrey-epstein-trump-b2921586.htmlFeb 17 13:45
-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.independent.co.uk | Steve Bannon told Epstein that Trump should be removed during his first term using the 25th Amendment | The IndependentFeb 17 13:45
techrights-newsRussia sentences US citizen to 4 years in jail for trying to take Kalashnikov stocks ☞ https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/russia-sentences-us-citizen-to-4-years-in-jail-for-trying-to-take-kalashnikov-stocksFeb 17 16:02
-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | Russia sentences US citizen to 4 years in jail for trying to take Kalashnikov stocks | The Straits TimesFeb 17 16:02
techrights-news'India will have to find some ways to compensate Russia' in defense procurement pivot, expert says ☞ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/a-propos/20260216-india-will-have-to-find-some-ways-to-compensate-russia-in-defense-procurement-pivot-expert-saysFeb 17 16:04
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techrights-newsDihydroxyacetone Man warns Iran of consequences ahead of new talks in Geneva ☞ https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260217-trump-warns-iran-of-consequences-ahead-of-geneva-nuclear-talksFeb 17 16:04
-TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260217-trump-warns-iran-of-consequences-ahead-of-geneva-nuclear-talks )Feb 17 16:04
techrights-newsDiplomacy alone won’t end Russia’s war ☞ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/diplomacy-alone-wont-end-russias-war/Feb 17 16:05
-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.aspistrategist.org.au | Diplomacy alone won’t end Russia’s war | The StrategistFeb 17 16:05
techrights-newsA Russian β€˜Village of Military Valor’ Waits for Its Reward ☞ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/world/europe/russia-ukraine-world-war-2-sedanka.htmlFeb 17 16:05
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techrights-newsSenators Meet Zelensky With Hopeful Message on Sanctions ☞ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/us/politics/congress-zelensky-ukraine-russia.htmlFeb 17 16:06
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techrights-newsUkraine and Russia Hold New Round of Peace Talks, but Expectations Are Low ☞ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/world/europe/ukraine-russia-peace-talks-switzerland.htmlFeb 17 16:06
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techrights-newsFormer Ukrainian Energy Minister Detained At Border, Charged With Money Laundering ☞ https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-corruption-energy-sector-kickbacks-scandal/33679486.htmlFeb 17 16:06
-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rferl.org | Former Ukrainian Energy Minister Detained At Border, Charged With Money LaunderingFeb 17 16:06
techrights-newsUkraine ex-energy minister named suspect in laundering probe ☞ https://www.france24.com/en/ukraine-ex-energy-minister-named-suspect-in-laundering-probeFeb 17 16:06
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techrights-newsUkraine makes fastest battlefield gain in 2.5 years ☞ https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260216-ukraine-makes-fastest-battlefield-gain-in-2-5-yearsFeb 17 16:07
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techrights-newsLive: Convicted Felon urges Ukraine to strike Russia deal 'fast' before Geneva talks ☞ https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260217-trump-urges-ukraine-to-strike-russia-deal-fast-before-geneva-talksFeb 17 16:08
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techrights-newsRussia’s war with Ukraine encroaching on Africa, analysts say ☞ https://defenceweb.co.za/sea/sea-sea/russias-war-with-ukraine-encroaching-on-africa-analysts-say/Feb 17 16:08
-TechPolBot/#techpol-defenceweb.co.za | Russia’s war with Ukraine encroaching on Africa, analysts say - DefenceWebFeb 17 16:08
techrights-newsSTRATCOMCOE reports on Russian influence operations ☞ https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/defence/16.02.2026-stratcomcoe-reports-on-russian-influence-operations.a634958/Feb 17 16:08
-TechPolBot/#techpol-eng.lsm.lv | STRATCOMCOE reports on Russian influence operations / ArticleFeb 17 16:08
techrights-newsThe Munich hangover: Security fest or defence insecurities exposed? ☞ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-debate/20260216-the-munich-hangover-security-fest-or-defence-insecurities-exposedFeb 17 16:10
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techrights-newsNavalny's Mother Demands Justice As Supporters Mark Anniversary Of His Death ☞ https://www.rferl.org/a/navalny-death-anniversary-poisoning/33679610.htmlFeb 17 16:15
-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rferl.org | Navalny's Mother Demands Justice As Supporters Mark Anniversary Of His DeathFeb 17 16:15
techrights-newsLatvia and 'likeminded' countries mark second anniversary of Navalny's murder ☞ https://eng.lsm.lv/article/politics/diplomacy/16.02.2026-latvia-and-likeminded-countries-mark-second-anniversary-of-navalnys-murder.a634913/Feb 17 16:15
-TechPolBot/#techpol-eng.lsm.lv | Latvia and 'likeminded' countries mark second anniversary of Navalny's murder / ArticleFeb 17 16:15
techrights-news"This is not a political game": France faces reckoning after killing of 23 year old ☞ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/spotlight/20260216-this-is-not-a-political-game-france-faces-reckoning-after-killing-of-23-year-oldFeb 17 16:25
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techrights-newsFearon argues for strong military capability in Taiwan, strategic ambiguity ☞ https://stanforddaily.com/2026/02/15/fearon-taiwan-strategic-ambiguity/Feb 17 16:25
-TechPolBot/#techpol-stanforddaily.com | Fearon argues for strong military capability in Taiwan while maintaining strategic ambiguityFeb 17 16:25
techrights-newsAnwar holds all the cards in $3.5b takeover battle that is testing Malay economic clout ☞ https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/a-3-5b-takeover-battle-is-testing-malay-economic-clout-malaysia-pm-anwar-now-holds-all-the-cardsFeb 17 16:33
-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | Anwar holds all the cards in $3.5b takeover battle that is testing Malay economic clout | The Straits TimesFeb 17 16:33
techrights-newsBeijing pressured Japan over Taiwan. It only strengthened Tokyo’s resolve ☞ https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/beijing-pressured-japan-over-taiwan-it-only-strengthened-tokyos-resolve/Feb 17 16:34
-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.aspistrategist.org.au | Beijing pressured Japan over Taiwan. It only strengthened Tokyo’s resolve | The StrategistFeb 17 16:34
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techrights-newsIn Cuba, is Convicted Felon seeking ouster of Communist leaders, or of China’s presence? ☞ https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-Policy/2026/0216/trump-cuba-regime-change-venezuela-chinaFeb 17 16:35
-TechPolBot/#techpol-As Trump turns his gaze toward Cuba, the real target might be China - CSMonitor.comFeb 17 16:35
techrights-newsPhilippines takes β€˜strong exception’ to China embassy comment on job losses ☞ https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/philippines-says-takes-exception-to-china-embassy-comment-on-job-lossesFeb 17 16:35
-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | Philippines takes β€˜strong exception’ to China embassy comment on job losses | The Straits TimesFeb 17 16:35
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techrights-newsKazakhstan draws criticism over proposed constitutional amendments ☞ https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/02/kazakhstan-draws-criticism-over-proposed-constitutional-amendments/Feb 17 17:39
-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.jurist.org | Kazakhstan draws criticism over proposed constitutional amendments - JURIST - NewsFeb 17 17:39
techrights-newsUN officials brief Security Council on Syria transition amid northeast deal and renewed violence ☞ https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/02/un-officials-brief-security-council-on-syria-transition-amid-northeast-deal-and-renewed-violence/Feb 17 17:41
-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.jurist.org | UN officials brief Security Council on Syria transition amid northeast deal and renewed violence - JURIST - NewsFeb 17 17:41
techrights-newsHong Kong transport minister vows full review of controversial bus seat belt law ☞ https://hongkongfp.com/2026/02/16/hong-kong-transport-minister-vows-full-review-of-controversial-bus-seat-belt-law/Feb 17 17:42
-TechPolBot/#techpol-hongkongfp.com | Hong Kong vows full review of controversial seat belt lawFeb 17 17:42
techrights-newsIran's Revolutionary Guards begin military drills in Strait of Hormuz ☞ https://www.france24.com/en/iran-s-revolutionary-guards-begin-military-drills-in-strait-of-hormuzFeb 17 17:42
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techrights-newsIndia seizes Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers, steps up surveillance ☞ https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/india-seizes-iran-linked-us-sanctioned-tankers-steps-up-surveillanceFeb 17 18:04
-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | India seizes Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers, steps up surveillance | The Straits TimesFeb 17 18:04
techrights-newsPsst! L’il Marco Rubio? Don’t Lecture Europe When You’re One Face of a Chaotic Suicide Pact! ☞ https://emptywheel.net/psst-lil-marco-rubio-dont-lecture-europe-when-youre-one-face-of-a-chaotic-suicide-pact/Feb 17 18:11
-TechPolBot/#techpol-emptywheel.net | Psst! L'il Marco Rubio? Don't Lecture Europe When You're One Face of a Chaotic Suicide Pact! - emptywheelFeb 17 18:11
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