●● IRC: #boycottnovell-social and #techpol @ Techrights IRC Network: Monday, December 29, 2025 ●●
● Dec 29
[02:13]	TR News	"First published December 28, 2025. There have been no updates since." gemini://gemini.circumlunar.space/users/adiabatic/words/computing/gemini/vocabulary/
[02:14]	TR News	"So at some point, possibly whilst waiting for it to be warm enough to get out of bed, the mind settled on the idea of determining an animal name that begins with the letter "i". Given that it was too cold the recourse of hitting up a wikipedia page for "list of animal names" was ruled out, or otherwise computering." gemini://thrig.me/blog/2025/12/28/limits-of-memory.gmi
[02:16]	TR News	[cat] gemini://nytpu.com/sneps/D1519.jpg
[02:16]	TR News	[cat] gemini://nytpu.com/cheetahs/D1869.jpg
[02:17]	TR News	CHRISTMAS UNDER A CAR gopher://aussies.space:70/0/~freet/phlog/2025-12-29Christmas_Under_a_Car.txt
[02:18]	TR News	[japan] [photos] gemini://higeki.jp/nikki/2025-12-28.gmi
[02:19]	TR News	"These side projects include writing (both blogging and my long form fiction), learning BASIC programming on my Commodore 64 Ultimate, BASH scripting, reading, and tinkering with some old tech. I don't expect myself to touch all of these in a single day, and I will continue to make a concerted effort to find time before and after work to do things that I enjoy." gemini://gem.saayaa.space/gemlog/2025-12-28-sunday-routine.gmi
[02:20]	TR News	"In the face of our inevitable loss of data, perhaps the mature thing to do would be to accept our fate and move on, but with a little bit of work there is a actually a lot we can do to delay our impending loss of data. Or rather, there's one thing to do, make a copy, but there are better and worse ways to do it." gemini://envs.net/~kyeh/computers/software/data_loss.gmi
[02:25]	TR News	Techrights Welcome to the New Techrights https://techrights.org/ | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/ 
[02:25]	TR News	Techrights Links 29/12/2025: The Sunday Routine, Limits of Memory, and Gemini Vocabulary https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Links_29_12_2025_The_Sunday_Routine_Limits_of_Memory_and_Gemini.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Links_29_12_2025_The_Sunday_Routine_Limits_of_Memory_and_Gemini.gmi 
[02:25]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Welcome to the New Techrights
[02:25]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Links 29/12/2025: The Sunday Routine, Limits of Memory, and Gemini Vocabulary
[02:26]	TR News	Eurozone: Bulgaria, Russian dirty tricks, Gold & Silver bullion https://danielpocock.com/en/eurozone-bulgaria-russia-dirty-tricks-gold-silver-bullion/
[02:26]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-danielpocock.com | Eurozone: Bulgaria, Russian dirty tricks, Gold & Silver bullion
[02:40]	TR News	Yesterday's #boycottnovell IRC logs ready. HTML: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-281225.html TEXT: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-281225.txt GEMINI GemText: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/irc-gmi/irc-log-281225.gmi GEMINI Plain Text: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/tr_text_version/irc-log-281225.txt
[02:40]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | IRC: #boycottnovell @ Techrights IRC Network: Sunday, December 28, 2025
[02:41]	TR News	Yesterday's #techbytes IRC logs ready. HTML: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-techbytes-281225.html TEXT: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-techbytes-281225.txt GEMINI GemText: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/irc-gmi/irc-log-techbytes-281225.gmi GEMINI Plain Text: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/tr_text_version/irc-log-techbytes-281225.txt
[02:41]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Sunday, December 28, 2025
[02:41]	TR News	Techrights Louis Gerstner Has Died, His Legacy of Mass Layoffs at IBM Hasn't https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Louis_Gerstner_Has_Died_His_Legacy_of_Mass_Layoffs_at_IBM_Hasn_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Louis_Gerstner_Has_Died_His_Legacy_of_Mass_Layoffs_at_IBM_Hasn_.gmi 
[02:41]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Louis Gerstner Has Died, His Legacy of Mass Layoffs at IBM Hasn't
[02:42]	TR News	Yesterday's #boycottnovell-social and #techpol IRC logs ready. HTML: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-social-281225.html TEXT: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-social-281225.txt GEMINI GemText: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/irc-gmi/irc-log-social-281225.gmi GEMINI Plain Text: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/tr_text_version/irc-log-social-281225.txt
[02:42]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | IRC: #boycottnovell-social and #techpol @ Techrights IRC Network: Sunday, December 28, 2025
[02:43]	TR News	Yesterday's #techrights IRC logs ready. HTML: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-techrights-281225.html TEXT: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-techrights-281225.txt GEMINI GemText: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/irc-gmi/irc-log-techrights-281225.gmi GEMINI Plain Text: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/tr_text_version/irc-log-techrights-281225.txt
[02:43]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | IRC: #techrights @ Techrights IRC Network: Sunday, December 28, 2025
[02:45]	TR News	Techrights IRC Proceedings: Sunday, December 28, 2025 https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/IRC_Proceedings_Sunday_December_28_2025.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/IRC_Proceedings_Sunday_December_28_2025.gmi 
[02:45]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights IRC Proceedings: Sunday, December 28, 2025
[02:46]	TR News	 (NEW):  Today in Techrights https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Today_in_Techrights.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Today_in_Techrights.gmi 
[02:46]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Today in Techrights
[02:46]	TR News	Techrights Over at Tux Machines... https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Over_at_Tux_Machines.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Over_at_Tux_Machines.gmi 
[02:46]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Over at Tux Machines...
[02:50]	TR News	Yesterday's Tux Machines bulletin is now ready! : http://news.tuxmachines.org/txt-archives/tuxmachines-2025-12-28.txt
● Dec 29
[03:04]	TR News	The corporate playbook for next year? Dont hire. https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/2026-job-hiring-growth-plans-10bc3470
[03:04]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 401 @ https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/2026-job-hiring-growth-plans-10bc3470 )
[03:11]	TR News	Halifax video game workers form first Ubisoft union in North America https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/ubisoft-forms-first-union-north-america-halifax-9.7028674
[03:11]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.cbc.ca | Halifax video game workers form first Ubisoft union in North America | CBC News
[03:13]	TR News	Game Studios That Shut Down in 2025: Over 25 Studios Closed Their Doors Forever https://www.gamingamigos.com/post/game-studios-closure-2025
[03:13]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.gamingamigos.com | Game Studios That Shut Down in 2025: Over 25 Studios Closed Their Doors Forever - Gaming Amigos
[03:20]	TR News	Techrights Not Turning in His Grave: When People Die, Their Corporate Destruction Becomes a "Turnaround" https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Not_Turning_in_His_Grave_When_People_Die_Their_Corporate_Destru.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Not_Turning_in_His_Grave_When_People_Die_Their_Corporate_Destru.gmi 
[03:20]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Not Turning in His Grave: When People Die, Their Corporate Destruction Becomes a "Turnaround"
[03:23]	TR News	https://www.fsf.org/ now 81k USD away from goal
[03:23]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.fsf.org | Front Page Free Software Foundation working together for free software
[03:24]	TR News	"Naaah, although he did a great job with the kernel we should not forget about Richard Stallman and the GNU project Without him we would not have got half the applications we have today nor the GPL license which is a big reason why Linux is still linux" https://old.reddit.com/r/ArabUnix/comments/1pxhacs/we_have_freedom_because_of_this_man/
[03:24]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-old.reddit.com | We have freedom because of this man : ArabUnix
[03:31]	TR News	 (NEW):  Physical Safety https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Physical_Safety.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Physical_Safety.gmi 
[03:31]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Physical Safety
[03:58]	TR News	Techrights What IBM Will Do to Red Hat in the Coming Year or Years https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/What_IBM_Will_Do_to_Red_Hat_in_the_Coming_Year_or_Years.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/What_IBM_Will_Do_to_Red_Hat_in_the_Coming_Year_or_Years.gmi 
[03:58]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights What IBM Will Do to Red Hat in the Coming Year or Years
● Dec 29
[04:35]	TR News	Techrights EPO People Power - Part XVIII - European Patent Office "Paints Itself as Progressive While Literally Being Represented by Cokeheads" https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/EPO_People_Power_Part_XVIII_European_Patent_Office_Paints_Itsel.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/EPO_People_Power_Part_XVIII_European_Patent_Office_Paints_Itsel.gmi 
[04:35]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights EPO People Power - Part XVIII - European Patent Office "Paints Itself as Progressive While Literally Being Represented by Cokeheads"
[04:39]	TR News	"IBM is frequently in the news, the Indian clown keeps repeating nonsense. Today, he preaching his wisdom about jobs. He is lying. IBM is not hiring in the US, it is hiring an army in India." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kdm0qny7
[04:39]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kdm0qny7 )
[04:39]	TR News	"IBM is a scam now."
[04:40]	TR News	"Wow those comments in the article are brutal. Glad to see the rest of the world sees what truly is going on with us." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kdkpvc96
[04:40]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kdkpvc96 )
[04:42]	TR News	"lawfare" https://thegrayzone.com/2025/12/28/cia-mi6-op-sting-eu-fraud-office/ | Source: The Gray Zone
[04:42]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-thegrayzone.com | Western intelligence lawfare op plotted illegal sting on EU fraud office, leaks reveal - The Grayzone
[04:42]	TR News	"Epstein Files Unveil 'Clinically Alarming' Amazon Shopping History, Predatory Fixation on 'Eroticised Hierarchy'" https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/epstein-files-unveil-clinically-alarming-amazon-shopping-history-predatory-fixation-eroticised-1766392
[04:42]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.ibtimes.co.uk | Epstein Files Unveil 'Clinically Alarming' Amazon Shopping History, Predatory Fixation on 'Eroticised Hierarchy' | IBTimes UK
[04:42]	TR News	"The Best Portraits of Brigitte Bardot" https://www.vintag.es/2025/12/the-best-portraits-of-brigitte-bardot.html
[04:43]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.vintag.es | The Best Portraits of Brigitte Bardot ~ Vintage Everyday
[04:43]	TR News	DSA: What power to censor does the EU have? | "Femte juli" https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=sv&tl=en&u=https://femtejuli.se/2025/12/28/dsa-vilken-makt-att-censurera-har-eu/
[04:43]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-femtejuli-se.translate.goog | DSA: Vilken makt att censurera har EU?
[04:43]	TR News	"It's okay to rest this season. It's okay to do "nothing." To have sown throughout the year and enjoy the harvest" | "Est bien" https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=es&tl=en&u=https://text.eapl.mx/esta-bien
[04:43]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-text-eapl-mx.translate.goog | Est bien
[04:43]	TR News	"An experiment in vibe coding | Read the Tea Leaves" https://nolanlawson.com/2025/12/28/an-experiment-in-vibe-coding/
[04:43]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-nolanlawson.com | An experiment in vibe coding | Read the Tea Leaves
[04:44]	TR News	"trump: From AI to chips, Big Tech is getting what it wants from Trump" https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/from-ai-to-chips-big-tech-is-getting-what-it-wants-from-trump/articleshow/126217285.cms https://techrights.org/n/2024/12/18/GAFAM_Kissing_the_Ring_of_the_Mafia_Don.shtml
[04:44]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-economictimes.indiatimes.com | trump: From AI to chips, Big Tech is getting what it wants from Trump - The Economic Times
[04:44]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights GAFAM Kissing the Ring of the Mafia Don
[04:52]	TR News	"Works of art created in 1930 such as early Betty Boop cartoons depicting her as a dog, Disney's "Rover" prototype for Pluto, and more Mickey Mouse cartoons" https://boingboing.net/2025/12/27/works-entering-the-u-s-public-domain-in-2026.html | Source: BoingBoing
[04:52]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://boingboing.net/2025/12/27/works-entering-the-u-s-public-domain-in-2026.html )
[04:53]	TR News	"Regular observers of copyright laws favorite holiday know the drill: on January 1, 2026" https://copyrightlately.com/public-domain-2026/ |
[04:53]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-copyrightlately.com | Public Domain Day 2026 Is Coming: Here's What to Know | Copyright Lately
[04:53]	TR News	"We are at a turning point in the decades-long war on general-purpose computing. Geopolitics are up for grabs. The future is ours to seize." https://media.ccc.de/v/39c3-a-post-american-enshittification-resistant-internet | Source: CCC
[04:53]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-A post-American, enshittification-resistant internet - media.ccc.de
● Dec 29
[05:04]	TR News	"Before 2025, media capture was a term used exclusively overseas, describing the compromise of a free press to curry favor with the regime in power." https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/trump-year-attacking-media-1235490875/ | Source: Rolling Stone
[05:04]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rollingstone.com | Trump's Year of Attacking the Media
[05:05]	TR News	"Advent of Code 2025 lasted only 12 days. I liked the shorter format since keeping up with puzzles for over three weeks in previous years was challenging." https://mmapped.blog/posts/46-aoc-2025 | Source: Roman Kashitsyn
[05:05]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-mmapped.blog | Advent of Code 2025
[05:05]	TR News	"Louis Gerstner, the executive who engineered one of the most important corporate turnarounds in the history of the high-technology sector, died at the age of 83 on Saturday." https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/louis-gerstner-the-man-who-saved-ibm-dies-at-83-industry-mourns-the-passing-of-transformative-ceo | Source: Tom's Hardware
[05:05]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | Louis Gerstner, the man who saved IBM, dies at 83 industry mourns the passing of transformative CEO | Tom's Hardware
[05:13]	TR News	"Now the tech industry is in the fever-dream days of generative AI, which requires new levels of computing resources" https://www.wired.com/story/expired-tired-wired-data-centers/ | Source: Wired
[05:13]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Billion-Dollar Data Centers Are Taking Over the World | WIRED
[05:14]	TR News	"Im about half a dozen flights into training for a Private Pilots License and wanted to write some notes while Im still firmly in the beginner mindset." https://benjamincongdon.me/blog/2025/12/27/Notes-from-Early-Flight-Training/ | Source: Ben Congdon
[05:14]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-benjamincongdon.me | Notes from Early Flight Training | Ben Congdon
[05:14]	TR News	"The following map from 2024 by Simon C. Scherrer (via @freakonometrics) indicates that one-third of the Swiss population lives in a five-kilometer-wide strip on either side of the Intercity 1 railway line." https://r.iresmi.net/posts/2025/railway_population/ | Source: Michal
[05:14]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Railway population r.iresmi.net
[05:14]	TR News	"The issue is that Trump a close friend of Epsteins for more than a decade is named in these documents himself, as the Justice Department informed him in May." https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/donald-trump-jeffrey-epstein-timeline-1235464225/ | Source: Rolling Stone
[05:14]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rollingstone.com | Trump and Epstein: Complete Timeline of Their Friendship
[05:17]	TR News	"Trump to Europe: Let every social media site spew Nazi trashor else" https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/12/26/2359940/-Trump-to-Europe-Let-every-social-media-site-spew-Nazi-trash-or-else | Source: Daily Kos
[05:17]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.dailykos.com | Trump to Europe: Let every social media site spew Nazi trashor else
[05:17]	TR News	"Europe's hard-learned lessons about where unchecked fascist speech leads are being dismissed as regulatory overreach." https://boingboing.net/2025/12/26/trump-to-europe-embrace-nazi-trash-or-else.html | Source: BoingBoing
[05:17]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://boingboing.net/2025/12/26/trump-to-europe-embrace-nazi-trash-or-else.html )
[05:18]	TR News	[Old] "With all the hype and hysteria around AI, its important to remember that AI is still just a tool." https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/archive/2025/09/ai-and-the-fight-between-democracy-and-autocracy/684095/ | Source: The Atlantic
[05:18]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theatlantic.com | AI and the Rise of Techno-Fascism in the United States - The Atlantic
[05:19]	TR News	"In recent years, drones have become an integral part of modern warfare." https://www.wired.com/story/the-us-must-stop-underestimating-drone-warfare/ | Source: Wired
[05:19]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-The US Must Stop Underestimating Drone Warfare | WIRED
[05:19]	TR News	"Recognizing a pattern: Putin calls, America blinks, and Zelenskyy leaves empty-handed." https://www.thenextmove.org/p/the-moscow-mar-a-lago-hotline | Source: The Next Move
[05:19]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.thenextmove.org | The Moscow-Mar-A-Lago Hotline - by Garry Kasparov
[05:20]	TR News	"We stand at the edge of a new year and at the edge of an old question: Will this be a republic of citizens or a dominion of oligarchs?" https://www.notesfromthecircus.com/p/a-new-year-and-a-manifesto-for-america | Source: Mike Brock
[05:20]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.notesfromthecircus.com | A New Year and a Manifesto for America - by Mike Brock
[05:21]	TR News	"None of the Christmas cocaine boom" https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2025/12/white-christmas-why-cocaine-is-everywhere-in-december | Source: New Statesman
[05:21]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.newstatesman.com | White Christmas: why cocaine is everywhere in December - New Statesman
[05:22]	TR News	"Is it any wonder that these keep biting us?" https://surfingcomplexity.blog/2025/12/27/the-dangers-of-ssl-certificates/ | Source: Lorin Hochstein
[05:22]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-surfingcomplexity.blog | The dangers of SSL certificates Surfing Complexity
[05:23]	TR News	Social Control Media https://www.androidpolice.com/i-cant-watch-youtube-videos-without-this-hidden-feature/ | Source: Android Police
[05:23]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.androidpolice.com | Nobody told me about this hidden YouTube feature now I can't watch videos without it
[05:24]	TR News	"At some point during experiments with Hyper-V, my external HDDs died. ZFS scrubbing would just hang and the HDDs would stop spinning." https://laplab.me/posts/media-server-journey/ | Source: Nikita Lapkov
[05:24]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-laplab.me | Media Server Journey | Nikita Lapkov
[05:26]	TR News	"Drinking water from plastic bottles is fine in an emergency, but it is not something that should be used in daily life" https://www.wired.com/story/people-who-drink-bottled-water-on-a-daily-basis-ingest-90000-more-microplastics-per-year/ | Source: Wired
[05:26]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-People Who Drink Bottled Water on a Daily Basis Ingest 90,000 More Microplastic Particles Each Year | WIRED
[05:26]	TR News	"I am starting to feel like my whole life is lived through a screen, and I am ashamed to admit how much control my phone seems to have over me." https://www.mlive.com/advice/2025/12/dear-annie-breaking-free-from-my-phone.html | Source: Michigan News
[05:26]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Dear Annie: I spend more time scrolling than I do living my life - mlive.com
[05:27]	TR News	[Old] "Almost fourteen months ago, I started working on my bachelor thesis. Although I finished it half a year ago, its still part of my work as a student research assistant." https://0l.de/blog/2015/01/bachelor-thesis-abstract/ |
[05:27]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-0l.de | Bachelor Thesis: Extended Abstract | stv0g's weblog
[05:28]	TR News	"Nevertheless, I felt like I owed whatever readers remain here at least some sort of update as to whats been going on with me this year and where my head is at." https://jaylittle.com/post/view/2025/12/persistence-in-the-face-of-existential-crisis/ | Source: Jay Little
[05:28]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-jaylittle.com | Persistence in the Face of Existential Crisis | Jay Little
[05:28]	TR News	"Last week I was looking through my archive of 5 floppies and stumbled on a bunch of disks made by this brand, Elephant Memory Systems." https://morrick.me/archives/10196 | Source: Riccardo Mori
[05:28]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-morrick.me | A new series of short-form posts: the Elephant Memory Systems entries | Riccardo Mori
[05:33]	TR News	"At work, I was promoted to an engineering manager position." https://rickcarlino.com/2026/2025-year-in-review.html | Source: Rick Carlino
[05:33]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-rickcarlino.com | 2025 Year in Review
[05:33]	TR News	"A lot of my readers call me a cynic when I say things like you should do things that make your manager happy or big tech companies get to decide what projects you work on." https://www.seangoedecke.com/a-little-bit-cynical/ | Source: Sean Goedecke
[05:33]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.seangoedecke.com | Software engineers should be a little bit cynical
[05:34]	TR News	"The NIH was founded through the Ransdell Act of 1930, which converted the former Hygienic Laboratory of the Marine Hospital Services into the seeds of a new government institution." https://www.the-scientist.com/how-the-nih-became-the-backbone-of-us-medical-research-73871 | Source: LabX Media Group
[05:34]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.the-scientist.com | How the NIH Became the Backbone of US Medical Research | The Scientist
[05:34]	TR News	"The evidence, probably produced by some of the oldest Neanderthal groups, consists of a patch of heated clay" https://phys.org/news/2025-12-humans-years-earlier-believed-archaeological.html | Source: Omicron Limited
[05:34]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://phys.org/news/2025-12-humans-years-earlier-believed-archaeological.html )
[05:46]	TR News	"Its been a year since Ive posted anything on this here blog." https://www.paritybit.ca/blog/oh-right-i-have-a-blog/ | Source: Jake Bauer
[05:46]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Could not resolve host: www.paritybit.ca ( status 0 @ https://www.paritybit.ca/blog/oh-right-i-have-a-blog/ )
[05:47]	TR News	"An islet in western Estonia will be upgraded to the status of "small island" and granted additional funding after at least five people have been registered as living on the territory for a year." https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2780175/estonia-gets-a-new-small-island | Source: LRT
[05:47]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.lrt.lt | Estonia gets a new small island - LRT
[05:50]	TR News	 (NEW):  Proprietary Software (and Games) Rotting Away https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Proprietary_Software_and_Games_Rotting_Away.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Proprietary_Software_and_Games_Rotting_Away.gmi 
[05:50]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Proprietary Software (and Games) Rotting Away
[05:52]	TR News	Techrights Links 29/12/2025: Bottled Water Considered Harmful, Cheetos Promoting Nazis in Europe https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Links_29_12_2025_Bottled_Water_Considered_Harmful_Cheetos_Promo.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Links_29_12_2025_Bottled_Water_Considered_Harmful_Cheetos_Promo.gmi 
[05:52]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Links 29/12/2025: Bottled Water Considered Harmful, Cheetos Promoting Nazis in Europe
[05:53]	TR News	"cheetomussolini" ... seems it has been a thing "Since March 2016" https://x.com/cheetomussolini
[05:53]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-x.com | NO TITLE
[05:55]	TR News	"On first startup after upgrading, Fish performs a one-time migration, freezing the current theme and key bindings into files under ~/.config/fish/conf.d/." https://linuxiac.com/fish-shell-4-3-released-with-scripting-and-terminal-improvements/ | Source: Linuxiac
[05:55]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linuxiac.com | Fish Shell 4.3 Released With Scripting and Terminal Improvements
[05:55]	TR News	Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 52 (Dec 22 28, 2025) https://linuxiac.com/linuxiac-weekly-wrap-up-week-52-dec-22-28-2025/
[05:55]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 52 (Dec 22 28, 2025)
[05:56]	TR News	"I have recently migrated my by now 79 repositories from GitHub to Codeberg, a decision driven by several significant factors." https://0l.de/blog/2025/12/codeberg-migration/ |
[05:56]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-0l.de | A New Home for My Open Source Projects: Embracing Codeberg | stv0g's weblog
[05:56]	TR News	"They are so universal and effective that we sometimes dont think of them as strategies at all." https://eblog.fly.dev/onoff.html |
[05:56]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-eblog.fly.dev | Have you tried turning it off and on again?
[05:57]	TR News	"Typst is a typesetting system similar to LaTeX." https://unnamed.website/posts/haskelling-my-typst/ | Source: Unnamed Website
[05:57]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-unnamed.website | Haskelling My Typst
[05:58]	TR News	"What if you want high speed without too much work or a specialized library? You can try to roll your own" https://lemire.me/blog/2025/12/27/parsing-ip-addresses-quickly-portably-without-simd-magic/ | Source: Daniel Lemire
[05:58]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 520 @ https://lemire.me/blog/2025/12/27/parsing-ip-addresses-quickly-portably-without-simd-magic/ )
[05:58]	TR News	"If you maintain software projects, you see it all the time. Someone new comes along and they want to start rewriting everything." https://lemire.me/blog/2025/12/28/dont-be-so-eager-to-rewrite-your-code/ | Source: Daniel Lemire
[05:58]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 520 @ https://lemire.me/blog/2025/12/28/dont-be-so-eager-to-rewrite-your-code/ )
[05:59]	TR News	"In October 2012, Bundlers success was killing RubyGems.org. Dependency resolution requires knowing what each version of each gem depends on, and dependencies form a graph, not a tree." https://nesbitt.io/2025/12/28/the-compact-index.html | Source: Andrew Nesbitt
[05:59]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-nesbitt.io | The Compact Index: How Bundler Scales Dependency Resolution | Andrew Nesbitt
● Dec 29
[06:00]	TR News	"The model follows the high-level design of a Denoising Autoencoder." https://cprimozic.net/blog/anime-recommender-model-architecture/ | Source: Casey Primozic
[06:00]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-cprimozic.net | A Modern Recommender Model Architecture - Casey Primozic's Homepage
[06:00]	TR News	"I like learning programming languages." https://ficd.sh/blog/permission-to-begin-learning/ | Source: Daniel Fichtinger
[06:00]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ficd.sh | permission to begin learning
[06:01]	TR News	"Imagine a world where every time you want to share a cool app with a friend, you have to ask permission (and maybe pay extra)." https://freenetafrica.com/2025/05/24/richard-stallman-the-legend-of-software-freedom/ |
[06:01]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-freenetafrica.com | Richard Stallman: The Legend of Software Freedom that Saved the World | FREENET AFRICA
[06:01]	TR News	"The BSDCan Call For Papers (CFP) is open until January 17th" https://marc.info/?l=openbsd-misc&m=176686773001359&w=2 | Source: Mailing list ARChives
[06:01]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-marc.info | 'The BSDCan 2026 Call For Papers (CFP) is open until January 17th, 2026' - MARC
[06:03]	TR News	"By default, 11ty uses markdown-it library to parse markdown. But, it seems that by default, markdown-it doesn't support syntax for applying an id to a header element." https://syntackle.com/blog/adding-custom-anchors-to-headings-in-markdown-eleventy-3NxBhIJO2OIr4XOj5LKc/ | Source: Murtuzaali Surti
[06:03]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-syntackle.com | Adding Custom Anchors to Headings in Markdown - Eleventy
[06:04]	TR News	"While working on HTTP caching, a refresher, I learned about a recent development that immediately piqued my interest." https://danburzo.ro/notes/no-vary-search-vs-canonical/ | Source: Dan Ctlin Burzo
[06:04]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-danburzo.ro | On the off-label benefits of No-Vary-Search Dan Ctlin Burzo
[06:04]	TR News	"It, like caltorss before it, is hopefully well-described by its name: it converts a sitemap to an RSS feed." https://www.jmduke.com/posts/sitemaptorss.html | Source: Justin Duke
[06:04]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jmduke.com | sitemaptorss | Applied Cartography
[06:04]	TR News	"since writing that tutorial, I have made a multitude of improvements to my site, and at this point, the previous post no longer describes the current site I am running." https://mirawelner.com/posts/website_update.html | Source: Mira Welner
[06:04]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-mirawelner.com | Updates to my Raspberry Pi Website
[06:05]	TR News	"The longer answer has to do with how Zimbabwes mobile networks are built, powered, and used." https://www.techzim.co.zw/2025/12/zimbabwe-networks-christmas-congestion/ | Source: Zimbabwe
[06:05]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.techzim.co.zw/2025/12/zimbabwe-networks-christmas-congestion/ )
[06:06]	TR News	"LackPaint is basically a digital photo frame. Except instead of showing boring old family photos in the usual way" https://blog.arduino.cc/2025/12/28/display-your-photos-like-theyre-in-macpaint/ | Source: Arduino
[06:06]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.arduino.cc | Display your photos like theyre in MacPaint | Arduino Blog
[06:07]	TR News	"this article looks at another way to help KDE improve." https://linuxiac.com/how-to-help-kde-improve-plasma-through-user-feedback/ | Source: Linuxiac
[06:07]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linuxiac.com | How to Help KDE Improve Plasma Through User Feedback
[06:07]	TR News	"Motion Photos" https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/12/extracting-video-from-motion-photos-on-linux/ | Source: Terence Eden
[06:07]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-shkspr.mobi | Extracting Video from Motion Photos on Linux Terence Edens Blog
[06:08]	TR News	"Its not even black-and-white, its gray-and-gray." https://maurycyz.com/misc/raw_photo/ | Source: Maury
[06:08]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-maurycyz.com | What an unprocessed photo looks like: (Maurycy's blog)
[06:08]	TR News	"A software vendor was using SMTP spamware to send license keys customers had paid thousands for. A measured rant was in order, and turned out to be quite enlightening." https://bsdly.blogspot.com/2025/12/why-451-is-good-for-you-greylisting.html | Source: BSDly
[06:08]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bsdly.blogspot.com | That grumpy BSD guy: Why 451 is Good for You - Greylisting Perspectives From the Early Noughties
[06:09]	TR News	You Are Likely to Be Eaten by a Grue: The Current State of Interactive Fiction https://jxself.org/grue.shtml
[06:09]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-jxself.org | You Are Likely to Be Eaten by a Grue: The Current State of Interactive Fiction
[06:11]	TR News	How To Install Netdata on openSUSE https://idroot.us/install-netdata-opensuse/
[06:11]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idroot.us | How To Install Netdata on openSUSE - idroot
[06:13]	TR News	Randomly chosen images from Geminispace gemini://freeshell.de/picpages/2025-12-29.gmi
[06:13]		*Isambard_Prince has quit (connection closed)
[06:14]	TR News	"There are 4803 capsules. We successfully connected recently to 3241 of them."
[06:14]	TR News	Almost 4,850 capsules counted yesterday
[06:15]		*Isambard_Prince (~Isambard_Prince@78zstunev6vtq.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social
[06:19]	TR News	Scam Altman cult: "FOSS is and always was a scam, in order to feed tons of code to LLMs and kicking coders in the balls, so they could not monetize their work. And, noone cares about the licenses, everyone steals and robs whatever is at arms length." https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46398678
[06:19]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.ycombinator.com | FOSS is and always was a scam, in order to feed tons of code to LLMs and kicking... | Hacker News
[06:19]	TR News	Y Combinator (YC) Funds Scams, Run by Scammers https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/10/Y_Combinator_YC_Funds_Scams_Run_by_Scammers.shtml
[06:19]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Y Combinator (YC) Funds Scams, Run by Scammers
[06:20]	TR News	"FOSS has been a thing for decades longer than LLMs have even been a vague notion."
[06:20]	TR News	"So FOSS is bad and commercial [sic] software is bad? What's left - going outside and touching some grass?"
[06:21]	TR News	"Arguably the most brilliant engineer in FFmpeg left because of this. He reverse engineered dozens of codecs by hand as a volunteer. Then security "researchers" and corporate employees came along repeatedly insisted "critical" security issues were fixed immediately waving their CVEs." https://x.com/FFmpeg/status/1978693812672217303
[06:21]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-x.com | NO TITLE
[06:22]	TR News	"CVE slop" https://x.com/ffmpeg/status/1984207514389586050
[06:22]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-x.com | NO TITLE
[06:22]	TR News	"It's AI generated bug reports on an obscure 1990s hobby codec"
[06:23]	TR News	"And got a nice bonus at the end of the year for finding so many red CVEs"
[06:24]	TR News	"We take security very seriously but at the same time is it really fair that trillion dollar corporations run AI to find security issues on people's hobby code? Then expect volunteers to fix." https://x.com/FFmpeg/status/1984178359354483058
[06:24]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-x.com | NO TITLE
[06:25]	TR News	"It's someone's hobby project of an obscure 1990s decoder. A trillion dollar company is tasking an AI to find bugs and is assigning CVEs. Yet expects volunteers to fix it."
[06:25]	TR News	"The author of Lucasfilm Smash, a 1990s video game codec is writing this as a hobby. A trillion dollar corporation like Google should be the one sending fixes. If Deepmind is that good, surely it should be doing it."
[06:47]	TR News	Techrights LLMs Are Inherently Parasitic, We Need to Treat Them Accordingly https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/LLMs_Are_Inherently_Parasitic_We_Need_to_Treat_Them_Accordingly.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/LLMs_Are_Inherently_Parasitic_We_Need_to_Treat_Them_Accordingly.gmi 
[06:47]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights LLMs Are Inherently Parasitic, We Need to Treat Them Accordingly
[06:58]	TR News	KDE Plasma 6_25.12 for Slackware-current https://blog.slackware.nl/kde-plasma-6_25-12-for-slackware-current/
[06:58]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.slackware.nl | KDE Plasma 6_25.12 for Slackware-current Alien Pastures
[06:59]	TR News	 (NEW):  KDE Plasma 6_25.12 for Slackware-current https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/KDE_Plasma_6_25_12_for_Slackware_current.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/KDE_Plasma_6_25_12_for_Slackware_current.gmi 
[06:59]	TR News	 (NEW):  Night Bird and the Free Software Metaphor https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Night_Bird_and_the_Free_Software_Metaphor.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Night_Bird_and_the_Free_Software_Metaphor.gmi 
[06:59]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines KDE Plasma 6_25.12 for Slackware-current
[06:59]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Night Bird and the Free Software Metaphor
● Dec 29
[07:00]	TR News	 (NEW):  Today's HowTos   https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/today_s_howtos.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/today_s_howtos.gmi 
[07:00]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines today's howtos
[07:02]	TR News	 (NEW):  GuideOS beginner-friendly Linux distribution https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/GuideOS_beginner_friendly_Linux_distribution.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/GuideOS_beginner_friendly_Linux_distribution.gmi 
[07:02]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines GuideOS beginner-friendly Linux distribution
[07:02]	TR News	Musician Cancelled as Hey Hi (AI) Falsely Accuses Him of Horrific Crimes https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/musician-ai-canada-google
[07:02]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Musician Cancelled as AI Falsely Accuses Him of Horrific Crimes
[07:08]	TR News	Twins Peaks: The Gilbertson Brothers Want to Rewrite Your Countrys Map https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/science/eric-matthew-gilbertson-mountains.html
[07:08]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/science/eric-matthew-gilbertson-mountains.html )
[07:09]	TR News	 (NEW):  Free and Open Source Software https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.gmi 
[07:09]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Free and Open Source Software
[07:09]	TR News	Doomsday Glacier Approaching Catastrophic Collapse https://futurism.com/science-energy/doomsday-glacier-approaching-catastrophic-collapse
[07:09]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Doomsday Glacier Approaching Catastrophic Collapse
[07:09]	TR News	How Cameroon Fought to Save Its Malaria Program After the U.S. Cut Critical Funding https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/health/malaria-cameroon-usaid-pmi.html
[07:09]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/health/malaria-cameroon-usaid-pmi.html )
[07:10]	TR News	South Korean President vows to reveal truth on anniversary of Jeju Air crash https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korean-president-vows-to-reveal-truth-on-anniversary-of-jeju-air-crash
[07:10]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | South Korean President vows to reveal truth on anniversary of Jeju Air crash | The Straits Times
[07:10]	TR News	South Korean President vows to reveal truth on anniversary of Jeju Air crash https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korean-president-vows-to-reveal-truth-on-anniversary-of-jeju-air-crash
[07:10]	TR News	South Koreas ex-first lady Kim received bribes and meddled in state affairs, prosecutor says https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-koreas-ex-first-lady-kim-received-bribes-and-meddled-in-state-affairs-prosecutor-says
[07:10]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | South Koreas ex-first lady Kim received bribes and meddled in state affairs, prosecutor says | The Straits Times
[07:11]	TR News	Coupang announces $1.5 billion compensation to South Korean users for data leak https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/coupang-announces-1-5-billion-compensation-to-south-korean-users-for-data-leak
[07:11]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Coupang announces $1.5 billion compensation to South Korean users for data leak | The Straits Times
[07:11]	TR News	Nearly 80% of South Koreas dog meat farms shut ahead of 2027 ban https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/nearly-80-of-south-koreas-dog-meat-farms-shut-ahead-of-2027-ban
[07:11]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Nearly 80% of South Koreas dog meat farms shut ahead of 2027 ban | The Straits Times
[07:12]	TR News	 (NEW):  Inkscape 1.4.3 Open-Source SVG Editor Improves PDF Import and Text on Path https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/26/Inkscape_1_4_3_Open_Source_SVG_Editor_Improves_PDF_Import_and_T.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/26/Inkscape_1_4_3_Open_Source_SVG_Editor_Improves_PDF_Import_and_T.gmi 
[07:12]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Inkscape 1.4.3 Open-Source SVG Editor Improves PDF Import and Text on Path
[07:14]	TR News	Over 4,000 schools closed in South Korea, with 82 left unused for 30 years https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/over-4000-closed-schools-nationwide-82-left-unused-for-30-years-in-south-korea
[07:14]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Over 4,000 schools closed in South Korea, with 82 left unused for 30 years | The Straits Times
[07:15]	TR News	South Korean President Lee names conservative lawmaker as budget minister https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korean-president-lee-names-conservative-lawmaker-as-budget-minister
[07:15]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | South Korean President Lee names conservative lawmaker as budget minister | The Straits Times
[07:15]	TR News	North Koreas Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launches https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-oversees-cruise-missile-launching-drill
[07:15]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | North Koreas Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launches | The Straits Times
[07:18]	TR News	GuideOS beginner-friendly GNU/Linux distribution https://www.linuxlinks.com/guideos-beginner-friendly-linux-distribution/
[07:18]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-GuideOS - beginner-friendly Linux distribution - LinuxLinks
[07:19]	TR News	 (NEW):  Linux 6.19-rc3 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Linux_6_19_rc3.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Linux_6_19_rc3.gmi 
[07:19]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Linux 6.19-rc3
[07:19]	TR News	 (NEW):  What exactly makes Linux so bulletproof? https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/What_exactly_makes_Linux_so_bulletproof.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/What_exactly_makes_Linux_so_bulletproof.gmi 
[07:19]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines What exactly makes Linux so bulletproof?
[07:19]	TR News	google-java-format reformats Java source code https://www.linuxlinks.com/google-java-format-reformats-java-source-code/
[07:19]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-google-java-format - reformats Java source code - LinuxLinks
[07:19]	TR News	Kyanos networking analysis tool using eBPF https://www.linuxlinks.com/kyanos-networking-analysis-tool-ebpf/
[07:19]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Kyanos - networking analysis tool using eBPF - LinuxLinks
[07:19]	TR News	Bongo Cat Wayland Overlay animated bongo cat reacting to your keyboard input https://www.linuxlinks.com/bongo-cat-wayland-overlay-animated-bongo-cat/
[07:19]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Bongo Cat Wayland Overlay - animated bongo cat reacting to your keyboard input - LinuxLinks
[07:20]	TR News	 (NEW):  I finally fixed my Xfce workflow with these simple settings and apps https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/I_finally_fixed_my_Xfce_workflow_with_these_simple_settings_and.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/I_finally_fixed_my_Xfce_workflow_with_these_simple_settings_and.gmi 
[07:20]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines I finally fixed my Xfce workflow with these simple settings and apps
[07:20]	TR News	Regal linter, debugger and language server for Rego https://www.linuxlinks.com/regal-linter-debugger-language-server-rego/
[07:20]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Regal - linter, debugger and language server for Rego - LinuxLinks
[07:21]	TR News	why2 easy to use encryption system https://www.linuxlinks.com/why2-encryption-system/
[07:21]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-why2 - easy to use encryption system - LinuxLinks
[07:21]	TR News	detekt static code analysis for Kotlin https://www.linuxlinks.com/detekt-static-code-analysis-kotlin/
[07:21]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-detekt - static code analysis for Kotlin - LinuxLinks
[07:21]	TR News	ufo universal file opener https://www.linuxlinks.com/ufo-universal-file-opener/
[07:21]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ufo - universal file opener - LinuxLinks
[07:22]	TR News	11 Best Free and Open Source GNU/Linux Data Mining Software https://www.linuxlinks.com/datamining/
[07:22]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-11 Best Free and Open Source Linux Data Mining Software - LinuxLinks
[07:22]	TR News	fht-compositor dynamic tiling Wayland compositor https://www.linuxlinks.com/fht-compositor-dynamic-tiling-wayland-compositor/
[07:22]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-fht-compositor - dynamic tiling Wayland compositor - LinuxLinks
[07:22]	TR News	syca minimal sudo-like privilege elevation tool https://www.linuxlinks.com/syca-minimal-sudo-like-privilege-elevation-tool/
[07:22]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-syca - minimal sudo-like privilege elevation tool - LinuxLinks
[07:23]	TR News	8 Best Free and Open Source GNU/Linux Point-of-Sale Software https://www.linuxlinks.com/pointofsale/
[07:23]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-8 Best Free and Open Source Linux Point-of-Sale Software - LinuxLinks
[07:23]	TR News	8 Essential Free and Open Source Python Maths Tools https://www.linuxlinks.com/essential-free-python-maths-tools/
[07:23]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-8 Essential Free and Open Source Python Maths Tools - LinuxLinks
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[07:24]	TR News	letmein authenticated port/firewall knocking https://www.linuxlinks.com/letmein-authenticated-port-firewall-knocking/
[07:24]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-letmein - authenticated port/firewall knocking - LinuxLinks
[07:25]	TR News	New Record for GNU/Linux in Australia (at Microsoft's Expense) https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/27/New_Record_for_GNU_Linux_in_Australia_at_Microsoft_s_Expense.shtml
[07:25]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights New Record for GNU/Linux in Australia (at Microsoft's Expense)
[07:25]	TR News	Linus Torvalds Blasts Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) for Attempting to 'Protect' GNU/Linux https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/27/Linus_Torvalds_Blasts_Software_Freedom_Conservancy_SFC_for_Atte.shtml
[07:25]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Linus Torvalds Blasts Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) for Attempting to 'Protect' Linux
[07:25]	TR News	9 Best Free and Open Source Compositing Window Managers https://www.linuxlinks.com/best-free-compositing-window-managers/
[07:25]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-9 Best Free and Open Source Compositing Window Managers - LinuxLinks
[07:25]	TR News	Slop About "Linux" Came Only From One Slopfarm This Weekend https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/28/Slop_About_Linux_Came_Only_From_One_Slopfarm_This_Weekend.shtml
[07:25]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Slop About "Linux" Came Only From One Slopfarm This Weekend
[07:26]	TR News	ripunzip unzip an archive in parallel https://www.linuxlinks.com/ripunzip-unzip-archive-parallel/
[07:26]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ripunzip - unzip an archive in parallel - LinuxLinks
[07:26]	TR News	D7VK 1.1 Released
[07:30]	TR News	CrunchBang GNU/Linux Lives on With GreenBang https://thenewstack.io/crunchbang-linux-lives-on-with-greenbang/
[07:30]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-thenewstack.io | CrunchBang Linux Lives on With GreenBang - The New Stack
[07:31]	TR News	A Socket 7 Upgrade: Moving Beyond the 486 https://linuxjedi.co.uk/a-socket-7-upgrade-moving-beyond-the-486/
[07:31]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linuxjedi.co.uk | A Socket 7 Upgrade: Moving Beyond the 486 - LinuxJedis /dev/null
[07:35]	TR News	Ultimate 2025.12.28 is released https://distrowatch.com/ultimate
[07:35]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/ultimate )
[07:35]	TR News	SliTaz 20251228 is released as well https://distrowatch.com/slitaz
[07:35]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/slitaz )
[07:35]	TR News	Drauger 7.8-beta1 is ready https://distrowatch.com/drauger
[07:35]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/drauger )
[07:35]	TR News	9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: December 28th, 2025 https://9to5linux.com/9to5linux-weekly-roundup-december-28th-2025
[07:35]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: December 28th, 2025 - 9to5Linux
[07:36]	TR News	Graphical Shutdown App KShutdown 6.2 added Beep Sound & D-Bus Help https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2025/12/kshutdown-6-2-beep-sound/
[07:36]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ubuntuhandbook.org | Graphical Shutdown App KShutdown 6.2 added Beep Sound & D-Bus Help | UbuntuHandbook
[07:39]	TR News	2025 Year in Review https://rickcarlino.com/2026/2025-year-in-review.html
[07:39]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-rickcarlino.com | 2025 Year in Review
[07:39]	TR News	Highlights from 2025 https://pointieststick.com/2025/12/28/highlights-from-2025/
[07:39]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pointieststick.com | Highlights from 2025 Adventures in Linux and KDE
[07:44]	TR News	Inkscape 1.4.3 Released with 100+ Bug-Fixes & Improved PDF Import https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2025/12/inkscape-1-4-3-100-bug-fixes-improved-pdf/
[07:44]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ubuntuhandbook.org | Inkscape 1.4.3 Released with 100+ Bug-Fixes & Improved PDF Import | UbuntuHandbook
[07:45]	TR News	Google rediscovers RSS feeds but its not the return of Surveillance Giant Google Reader https://hackwarenews.com/google-rediscovers-rss-feeds-but-its-not-the-return-of-google-reader/
[07:45]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hackwarenews.com | Google rediscovers RSS feeds... but it's not the return of Google Reader
[07:46]	TR News	Google planning update that will allow users to change their embarrassing old email addresses https://siliconangle.com/2025/12/28/google-planning-update-will-allow-users-change-embarrassing-old-email-addresses/
[07:46]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Google planning update that will allow users to change their embarrassing old email addresses - SiliconANGLE
[07:46]	TR News	Gmail to Let Users Change Their Addresses While Keeping Data https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/technology/gmail-change-address-email.html
[07:46]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/technology/gmail-change-address-email.html )
[07:46]	TR News	Google Confidently Wrong, Nowadays Defaming People Too https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/28/Google_Confidently_Wrong_Nowadays_Defaming_People_Too.shtml
[07:46]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Google Confidently Wrong, Nowadays Defaming People Too
[07:47]	TR News	Three of the best: Geoff Huston https://blog.apnic.net/2025/12/29/three-of-the-best-geoff-huston-8/
[07:47]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.apnic.net | Three of the best: Geoff Huston | APNIC Blog
[07:47]	TR News	Extremely rare East German game console from the late 1970s tested only such device produced by communist GDR, bought for $1,000 at auction https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/extremely-rare-east-german-games-console-from-the-late-70s-tested-this-was-the-only-such-device-produced-by-the-communist-gdr
[07:47]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | Extremely rare East German game console from the late 1970s tested only such device produced by communist GDR, bought for $1,000 at auction | Tom's Hardware
[07:49]	TR News	Jonathan Dowland: Our study, 2025 https://jmtd.net/log/study/2025/
[07:49]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-jmtd.net | jmtd log study Our study, 2025
[07:50]	TR News	110-pound cast-iron Victorian radiator modded into a gaming PC massive radiator used for cooling the bottom-mounted PC components https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/110-pound-cast-iron-victorian-radiator-upcycled-into-a-gaming-pc-its-a-truly-rad-design
[07:50]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | 110-pound cast-iron Victorian radiator modded into a gaming PC massive radiator used for cooling the bottom-mounted PC components | Tom's Hardware
[07:52]	TR News	This Bizarre Parasitic 'Mushroom' Plant Quit Photosynthesis And It's Thriving https://www.sciencealert.com/this-bizarre-parasitic-mushroom-plant-quit-photosynthesis-and-its-thriving
[07:52]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-This Bizarre Parasitic 'Mushroom' Plant Quit Photosynthesis And It's Thriving : ScienceAlert
[07:52]	TR News	Photographing Cosmic Rays With A Consumer Camera https://hackaday.com/2025/12/28/photographing-cosmic-rays-with-a-consumer-camera/ | Source: Hackaday
[07:52]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Photographing Cosmic Rays With A Consumer Camera | Hackaday
[07:56]	TR News	Menopausal Weight Gain Starts Sooner Than You'd Think. Here's How to Act Early. https://www.sciencealert.com/menopausal-weight-gain-starts-sooner-than-youd-think-heres-how-to-act-early
[07:56]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Menopausal Weight Gain Starts Sooner Than You'd Think. Here's How to Act Early. : ScienceAlert
[07:57]	TR News	Balasankar 'Balu' C: Granting Namespace-Specific Access in GKE Clusters https://balasankarc.in/tech/kubernetes-namespace-exec-access-for-external-users.html
[07:57]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-balasankarc.in | Granting Namespace-Specific Access in GKE Clusters
[07:58]	TR News	Year-end donations round, 2025 edition https://rg3.name/202512282037.html
[07:58]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-rg3.name | Geek Blight - Year-end donations round, 2025 edition
[07:59]	TR News	Rainbow Six Siege is under siege by hackers, Ubisoft forced to take all servers offline players randomly received billions of credits, ultra-exclusive skins, and bans or unbans https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/rainbow-six-siege-is-under-siege-by-hackers-ubisoft-forced-to-take-all-servers-offline-players-randomly-received-billions-of-credits-ultra-exclusive-skins-and-bans-or-unbans
[07:59]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | Rainbow Six Siege is under siege by hackers, Ubisoft forced to take all servers offline players randomly received billions of credits, ultra-exclusive skins, and bans or unbans | Tom's Hardware
[07:59]	TR News	Russia vows to support China if Taiwan contingency flares up: Top diplomat https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/russia-vows-to-support-china-if-taiwan-contingency-flares-up-top-diplomat
[07:59]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Russia vows to support China if Taiwan contingency flares up: Top diplomat | The Straits Times
● Dec 29
[08:00]	TR News	Is Russian technology behind North Koreas new nuclear submarine? https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/is-russian-technology-behind-north-koreas-new-nuclear-submarine
[08:00]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Is Russian technology behind North Koreas new nuclear submarine? | The Straits Times
[08:00]	TR News	Zelenskyy Vows To Continue Peace Drive After Convicted Felon Talks End With No Deal https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-trump-zelenskyy-florida-peace-talks-russia/33635202.html
[08:00]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | Zelenskyy Vows To Continue Peace Drive After 'Progress' But No Deal In Trump Talks
[08:02]	TR News	The Status of the 20-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/world/europe/what-is-in-the-20-point-ukraine-peace-plan.html
[08:02]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/world/europe/what-is-in-the-20-point-ukraine-peace-plan.html )
[08:02]	TR News	Zelensky to Meet With Convicted Felon at Mar-a-Lago About Plan to End War With Russia https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/world/europe/zelensky-trump-ukraine-russia-talks.html
[08:02]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/world/europe/zelensky-trump-ukraine-russia-talks.html )
[08:03]	TR News	Dihydroxyacetone Man says Ukraine-Russia peace closer than ever after talks with Zelenskyy https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2025/1228/ukraine-russia-trump-zelenskyy-peace-plan-florida
[08:03]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Trump: Ukraine peace closer than ever after Zelenskyy talks - CSMonitor.com
[08:03]	TR News	Zelenskyy Calls On Allies To Cement Peace Ahead Of High-Stakes Talks With Convicted Felon https://www.rferl.org/a/zelenskyy-trump-peace-talks-ukraine-russia-carney/33634297.html
[08:03]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | Zelenskyy Calls On Allies To Cement Peace Ahead Of High-Stakes Talks With Trump
[08:03]	TR News	Ukrainian president Zelensky to meet with Convicted Felon in Florida https://www.france24.com/en/video/20251228-ukrainian-president-zelensky-to-meet-with-trump-in-florida
[08:03]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/video/20251228-ukrainian-president-zelensky-to-meet-with-trump-in-florida )
[08:04]	TR News	War in Ukraine: 'Sometimes you feel like the end is close, but every day it feels like far away' https://www.france24.com/en/video/20251228-war-in-ukraine-sometimes-you-feel-like-the-end-is-close-but-every-day-it-feels-like-far-away
[08:04]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/video/20251228-war-in-ukraine-sometimes-you-feel-like-the-end-is-close-but-every-day-it-feels-like-far-away )
[08:04]	TR News	The week in pictures: US strikes on Nigerian jihadists, AFCON 2025 and the death of Brigitte Bardot https://www.france24.com/en/culture/20251228-the-week-in-pictures-us-strikes-nigerian-jihadists-afcon-2025-death-brigitte-bardot
[08:04]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/culture/20251228-the-week-in-pictures-us-strikes-nigerian-jihadists-afcon-2025-death-brigitte-bardot )
[08:04]	TR News	Dihydroxyacetone Man, Zelensky say Ukraine peace deal edging closer but key issues unresolved https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20251228-trump-zelensky-say-ukraine-peace-deal-closer-key-issues-unresolved
[08:04]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20251228-trump-zelensky-say-ukraine-peace-deal-closer-key-issues-unresolved )
[08:05]	TR News	Editors picks for 2025: Europes lesson for Australia: invest in defence now, or spend more later https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/editors-picks-for-2025-europes-lesson-for-australia-invest-in-defence-now-or-spend-more-later/
[08:05]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.aspistrategist.org.au | Editors picks for 2025: 'Europe's lesson for Australia: invest in defence now, or spend more later' | The Strategist
[08:05]	TR News	Dihydroxyacetone Man and Zelensky Meet to Iron Out Peace Plan, but Deal Remains Elusive https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/us/politics/trump-zelensky-peace-ukraine-putin.html
[08:05]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/us/politics/trump-zelensky-peace-ukraine-putin.html )
[08:05]	TR News	Amiga A500 Mini user builds working scale-sized Commodore 1084 monitor with 3D printed components 3D printer project details shared for all https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/amiga-a500-mini-user-builds-scale-sized-commodore-1084-monitor-to-rebalance-the-retro-universe-shares-their-3d-printer-project-details
[08:05]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | Amiga A500 Mini user builds working scale-sized Commodore 1084 monitor with 3D printed components 3D printer project details shared for all | Tom's Hardware
[08:06]	TR News	Dihydroxyacetone Man Says Ukraine Peace Talks Moving In 'Right Direction' After Zelenskyy Meeting https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-war-peace-talks-zelenskyy-trump-putin/33634815.html
[08:06]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | Trump Says Ukraine Peace Talks Moving In 'Right Direction' After Zelenskyy Meeting
[08:06]	TR News	Analyst: Convicted Felon delusional if he thinks Putin is serious about ending war in Ukraine https://www.france24.com/en/video/20251228-analyst-trump-delusional-if-he-thinks-putin-is-serious-about-ending-war-in-ukraine
[08:06]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/video/20251228-analyst-trump-delusional-if-he-thinks-putin-is-serious-about-ending-war-in-ukraine )
[08:06]	TR News	Russia court sentences pro-war activist and Putin critic to six years in prison https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/12/russia-court-sentences-pro-war-activist-and-putin-critic-to-six-years-in-prison/
[08:06]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | Russia court sentences pro-war activist and Putin critic to six years in prison - JURIST - News
[08:06]		*FANTOM (~fantom@90.244.161.115) has joined #boycottnovell-social
[08:07]	TR News	Lazy Reading for 2025/12/28 https://www.dragonflydigest.com/2025/12/28/lazy-reading-for-2025-12-28/
[08:07]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.dragonflydigest.com | Lazy Reading for 2025/12/28 DragonFly BSD Digest
[08:07]	TR News	Plausibly Postulated Prophecies | LINUX Unplugged 647 https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/show/linux-unplugged/647/
[08:07]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jupiterbroadcasting.com | Plausibly Postulated Prophecies | LINUX Unplugged 647 | Jupiter Broadcasting
[08:08]	TR News	Going Linux #474 Bluetooth Devices https://goinglinux.com/episode-474-bluetooth-devices/index.html
[08:08]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-goinglinux.com | Episode 474 Bluetooth Devices Going Linux
[08:08]	TR News	Retro https://hackaday.com/2025/12/28/retro-semiconductors-the-silicon-controlled-rectifier/ | Source: Hackaday
[08:08]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Retro Semiconductors: The Silicon Controlled Rectifier | Hackaday
[08:09]	TR News	Holiday Hacking 2025 https://blog.broulik.de/2025/12/holiday-hacking-2025/
[08:09]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.broulik.de | Holiday Hacking 2025 Kai Uwe's Blog
[08:09]	TR News	8 years of This Week in Plasma https://blogs.kde.org/2025/12/28/8-years-of-this-week-in-plasma/
[08:09]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blogs.kde.org | 8 years of This Week in Plasma - KDE Blogs
[08:11]	TR News	A Twist Between Hidden Dimensions May Explain Mass https://www.sciencealert.com/a-twist-between-hidden-dimensions-may-explain-mass
[08:11]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-A Twist Between Hidden Dimensions May Explain Mass : ScienceAlert
[08:11]	TR News	Over 50% of Heart Attacks in Younger Women Aren't From Clogged Arteries https://www.sciencealert.com/over-50-of-heart-attacks-in-younger-women-arent-from-clogged-arteries
[08:11]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Over 50% of Heart Attacks in Younger Women Aren't From Clogged Arteries : ScienceAlert
[08:11]	TR News	The World Is Sleeping on Bird Flu, Expert Warns https://www.sciencealert.com/the-world-is-sleeping-on-bird-flu-expert-warns
[08:11]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-The World Is Sleeping on Bird Flu, Expert Warns : ScienceAlert
[08:11]	TR News	Your Music Playlist Could Influence Your Driving Ability in Unexpected Ways https://www.sciencealert.com/your-music-playlist-could-influence-your-driving-ability-in-unexpected-ways
[08:11]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Your Music Playlist Could Influence Your Driving Ability in Unexpected Ways : ScienceAlert
[08:11]	TR News	This 70-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Egg Contained a Sparkling Crystal Surprise https://www.sciencealert.com/this-70-million-year-old-dinosaur-egg-contained-a-sparkling-crystal-surprise
[08:11]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-This 70-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Egg Contained a Sparkling Crystal Surprise : ScienceAlert
[08:12]	TR News	Cheese Really Is Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, But There's a Catch https://www.sciencealert.com/cheese-really-is-linked-to-lower-dementia-risk-but-theres-a-catch
[08:12]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Cheese Really Is Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, But There's a Catch : ScienceAlert
[08:12]	TR News	Co-Creator of Go Language is Rightly Furious Over This Appreciation Email https://itsfoss.com/news/rob-pike-furious/
[08:12]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-itsfoss.com | F*** You! Co-Creator of Go Language is Rightly Furious Over This Appreciation Email
[08:13]	TR News	Nexperia China seeks new wafer suppliers amid legal standoff with Dutch parent, could take 6 months for qualification chip shortages have suspended some automotive production lines as Nexperia faces wafer shortage https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/nexperia-china-seeks-new-wafer-suppliers-amid-legal-standoff-with-dutch-parent
[08:13]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | Nexperia China seeks new wafer suppliers amid legal standoff with Dutch parent, could take 6 months for qualification chip shortages have suspended some automotive production lines as Nexperia faces wafer shortage | Tom's Hardware
[08:13]	TR News	China welcomes Thailand-Cambodia truce ahead of trilateral talks https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/china-welcomes-thailand-cambodia-truce-ahead-of-trilateral-talks
[08:13]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | China welcomes Thailand-Cambodia truce ahead of trilateral talks | The Straits Times
[08:13]	TR News	China launches military drills around Taiwan amid tensions with Japan https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-launches-military-drills-around-taiwan-amid-tensions-with-japan
[08:13]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | China launches war games around Taiwan as island vows to defend democracy | The Straits Times
[08:13]	TR News	Vape valley: Double standards in Chinas powering of worlds e-cigarette boom https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/vape-valley-double-standards-in-chinas-powering-of-worlds-e-cigarette-boom
[08:13]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Vape valley: Double standards in Chinas powering of worlds e-cigarette boom | The Straits Times
[08:14]	TR News	China conducts large-scale Taiwan drills amid rising tensions https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20251229-china-conducts-large-scale-taiwan-drills-amid-rising-tensions
[08:14]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20251229-china-conducts-large-scale-taiwan-drills-amid-rising-tensions )
[08:14]	TR News	China blames military drills for reef damage around disputed Scarborough Shoal https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/china-blames-military-drills-for-reef-damage-around-disputed-shoal
[08:14]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | China blames military drills for reef damage around disputed Scarborough Shoal | The Straits Times
[08:15]	TR News	Rockchip RK628D based HDMI-to-MIPI-CSI board converts HDMI video into camera feed for embedded systems https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/12/29/rockchip-rk628d-based-hdmi-to-mipi-csi-board-converts-hdmi-video-into-camera-feed-for-embedded-systems/
[08:15]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.cnx-software.com | Rockchip RK628D based HDMI-to-MIPI-CSI board converts HDMI video into camera feed for embedded systems - CNX Software
[08:15]	TR News	Forlinx FET1126Bx-S low-power Rockchip RV1126BJ industrial SoM powers SBC with 40-pin GPIO header https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/12/29/forlinx-fet1126bx-s-low-power-rockchip-rv1126bj-industrial-som-powers-sbc-with-40-pin-gpio-header/
[08:15]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.cnx-software.com | Forlinx FET1126Bx-S low-power Rockchip RV1126BJ industrial SoM powers SBC with 40-pin GPIO header - CNX Software
[08:47]	TR News	Install WordPress in a Raspberry Pi: a Self-Hosted Blog Solution https://peppe8o.com/wordpress-raspberry-pi/
[08:47]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-peppe8o.com | Install WordPress in a Raspberry Pi: a Self-Hosted Blog Solution
[08:47]	TR News	"Before the Raspberry Pi came out, one cheap and easy way to get GPIO on a computer with a real operating system was to manipulate the pins on an old parallel port, then most commonly used for printers." https://hackaday.com/2025/12/28/raspberry-pi-gets-desktop-form-factor/ | Source: Hackaday
[08:47]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Raspberry Pi Gets Desktop Form Factor | Hackaday
[08:47]	TR News	Top 10 Most Read Pieces from 2025 https://publicdomainreview.org/blog/2025/12/top-10-most-read-pieces-from-2025
[08:47]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-publicdomainreview.org | Top 10 Most Read Pieces from 2025 The Public Domain Review
[08:48]	TR News	Dihydroxyacetone Man to press Netanyahu on stalled Gaza ceasefire, Iran and Lebanon https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20251228-trump-to-press-netanyahu-on-stalled-gaza-ceasefire
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[08:48]	TR News	World leaders reject Israels recognition of independent Somaliland https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/12/world-leaders-reject-israels-recognition-of-independent-somaliland/
[08:48]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | World leaders reject Israel's recognition of independent Somaliland - JURIST - News
[08:50]	TR News	Border security is the primary element of national security. https://www.emptywheel.net/2025/12/28/border-security-is-the-primary-element-of-national-security/
[08:50]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.emptywheel.net | "Border security is the primary element of national security." - emptywheel
[08:50]	TR News	Syrian Protests Over Lack of Security Leave 2 Dead https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/world/middleeast/syria-protests-alawite-two-killed.html
[08:50]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/world/middleeast/syria-protests-alawite-two-killed.html )
● Dec 29
[09:00]	TR News	Can You Reboot a Lamp Like a Superhero Franchise? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/business/midcentury-design-furniture-lamps.html
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[09:02]	TR News	Hidden gem in the Straits of Johor: Seahorses found in Malaysias largest seagrass meadow https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/hidden-gem-of-straits-of-johor-seahorses-found-in-the-largest-seagrass-meadow-in-malaysia
[09:02]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Hidden gem in the Straits of Johor: Seahorses found in Malaysias largest seagrass meadow | The Straits Times
[09:02]	TR News	Mild earthquake hits Malaysia, with tremors felt across Johor and Melaka https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/mild-earthquake-in-malaysia-tremors-felt-across-johor-and-melaka
[09:02]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Mild earthquake in Malaysia: Tremors felt in Johor | The Straits Times
[09:06]	TR News	Cloudflare https://hackaday.com/2025/12/28/cloudflares-outages-and-why-cool-kids-test-on-prod/ | Source: Hackaday
[09:06]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Cloudflares Outages And Why Cool Kids Test On Prod | Hackaday
[09:07]	TR News	Cheetah MX4 Mini: A Pint-Sized 3D Printer Controller https://hackaday.com/2025/12/28/cheetah-mx4-mini-a-pint-sized-3d-printer-controller/ | Source: Hackaday
[09:07]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Cheetah MX4 Mini: A Pint-Sized 3D Printer Controller | Hackaday
[09:07]	TR News	"To make aerated concrete, add a foam-forming agent and stir in a significant amount of air" https://hackaday.com/2025/12/28/create-aerated-concrete-using-xanthan-gum-and-dishwashing-liquid/ | Source: Hackaday
[09:07]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Create Aerated Concrete Using Xanthan Gum And Dishwashing Liquid | Hackaday
[09:09]	TR News	 (NEW):  Audiocasts/Shows: 2 New Episodes From LINUX Unplugged and Going Linux https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Audiocasts_Shows_2_New_Episodes_From_LINUX_Unplugged_and_Going_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Audiocasts_Shows_2_New_Episodes_From_LINUX_Unplugged_and_Going_.gmi 
[09:09]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Audiocasts/Shows: 2 New Episodes From LINUX Unplugged and Going Linux
[09:11]	TR News	 (NEW):  KDE Funding, Development, and Hacking https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/KDE_Funding_Development_and_Hacking.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/KDE_Funding_Development_and_Hacking.gmi 
[09:11]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines KDE Funding, Development, and Hacking
[09:12]	TR News	 (NEW):  Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and More https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Open_Hardware_Modding_Raspberry_Pi_Arduino_and_More.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Open_Hardware_Modding_Raspberry_Pi_Arduino_and_More.gmi 
[09:12]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and More
[09:14]	TR News	 (NEW):  Articles on FSF / Software Freedom From/About RMS and J. Self https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Articles_on_FSF_Software_Freedom_From_About_RMS_and_J_Self.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Articles_on_FSF_Software_Freedom_From_About_RMS_and_J_Self.gmi 
[09:14]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Articles on FSF / Software Freedom From/About RMS and J. Self
[09:17]	TR News	 (NEW):   Programming Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Programming_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Programming_Leftovers.gmi 
[09:17]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Programming Leftovers
[09:19]	TR News	 (NEW):  Web, Static Site Generators, and BSDCan 2026 Call For Papers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Web_Static_Site_Generators_and_BSDCan_2026_Call_For_Papers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Web_Static_Site_Generators_and_BSDCan_2026_Call_For_Papers.gmi 
[09:19]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Web, Static Site Generators, and BSDCan 2026 Call For Papers
[09:21]	TR News	 (NEW):  Today's Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/today_s_leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/today_s_leftovers.gmi 
[09:21]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines today's leftovers
[09:24]	TR News	Techrights Links 29/12/2025: Putin Critic Sergei Udaltsov Imprisoned, Cloudflares Outages Discussed https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Links_29_12_2025_Putin_Critic_Sergei_Udaltsov_Imprisoned_Cloudf.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Links_29_12_2025_Putin_Critic_Sergei_Udaltsov_Imprisoned_Cloudf.gmi 
[09:24]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Links 29/12/2025: Putin Critic Sergei Udaltsov Imprisoned, Cloudflares Outages Discussed
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[13:54]	TR News	"A clean Linux install doesnt come with many pre-configured apps, and that can leave new users wondering where to startunsure of what they actually need for a smooth, functional system. To remove that guesswork, here are five essential Linux apps you should install on day one." https://www.howtogeek.com/install-these-5-must-have-apps-on-day-one/
[13:54]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | New to Linux? 5 must-have apps to install on day one
[13:55]	TR News	"GreenBang harkens back to the "good ol'" days of Linux, when the command line was necessary, and window managers were all the rage." https://thenewstack.io/crunchbang-linux-lives-on-with-greenbang/
[13:55]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-thenewstack.io | CrunchBang Linux Lives on With GreenBang - The New Stack
[13:55]	TR News	"Are you new to Linux and resisting the terminal? Or perhaps you're a longtime passionate user like me? Regardless, learning the Linux terminal opens up an entirely different world on Linux, and I will explain why." https://www.howtogeek.com/reasons-learning-the-linux-terminal-is-worth-it-even-for-beginners/
[13:55]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | Why you should learn the Linux terminal
[13:56]	TR News	"Linux Mint is famous for offering a familiar Windows-like desktop experience, but did you know its also one of the most customizable distroswith built-in tools to tweak its look and feel?" https://www.howtogeek.com/i-made-linux-mint-look-like-macos-with-these-tweaks/
[13:56]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | How to customize Linux Mint to look like macOS
[13:57]	TR News	"Do you want to try Linux but dont want to relearn a new interface? Worried that an unfamiliar desktop might slow down your workflow? Youre not aloneand these five Windows-like desktop environments (DEs) are designed to help you feel right at home." https://www.howtogeek.com/best-windows-like-linux-desktops-for-a-familiar-look-and-feel/
[13:57]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | 5 best Windows-like Linux desktop environments for a familiar look and feel
[13:58]	TR News	Pushing Rust/MS GitHub https://www.howtogeek.com/terminal-text-editors-that-are-better-than-nano/
[13:58]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | 4 Linux terminal text editors I use instead of nano
[13:58]	TR News	"Lately, several of these setups are running Hyprland, the dynamic tiling Wayland Compositor that has taken the Linux world by storm." https://itsfoss.com/best-hyprland-dotfiles/
[13:58]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-itsfoss.com | 10 Hyprland Dotfiles to Transform Your Linux Desktop Bautifully
[13:59]	TR News	"A new version of Turntable, the universal music scrobbling tool and now playing desktop widget for Linux is out with a couple of cool new features." https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/12/turntable-linux-desktop-media-controls
[13:59]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.omgubuntu.co.uk | Turntable 5.0 Adds Collapsible Player Controls & Year-End Recap - OMG! Ubuntu
[13:59]	TR News	That's a crossover we never saw coming - Facebook borrows the Linux scheduler from the Steam Deck to help run its data centers https://www.techradar.com/pro/thats-a-crossover-we-never-saw-coming-facebook-borrows-the-linux-scheduler-from-the-steam-deck-to-help-run-its-data-centers
[13:59]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Facebook quietly moves a Steam Deck Linux scheduler into real data centers and risks reshaping server performance assumptions | TechRadar
● Dec 29
[14:00]	TR News	"Are you working in the Xfce desktop environment, or thinking of switching to an Xfce-powered Linux distribution like Linux Mint? I've spent the past several weeks using Xfce on my main desktop, and I ended up making a few changes you might want to consider too." https://www.howtogeek.com/i-finally-fixed-my-xfce-workflow-with-these-simple-settings-and-apps/
[14:00]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | I finally fixed my Xfce workflow with these simple settings and apps
[14:15]	TR News	Schleswig-Holstein will save 15 million in 2026 by dropping Microsoft software in favor of free Linux by Allan Tpper - ProVideo Coalition https://www.provideocoalition.com/schleswig-holstein-will-save-e15-million-in-2026-by-dropping-microsoft-software-in-favor-of-free-linux/ Source: provideocoalition
[14:15]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.provideocoalition.com | Schleswig-Holstein will save 15 million in 2026 by dropping Microsoft software in favor of free Linux by Allan Tpper - ProVideo Coalition
[14:16]	TR News	"Look at almost any mission-critical computer system in the worldservers, workstations, embedded computers, and many moreand you'll see Linux in some form" https://www.howtogeek.com/what-exactly-makes-linux-so-bulletproof/
[14:16]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | What exactly makes Linux so bulletproof?
[14:24]	TR News	"As we step into 2026, I want to thank every one of you for being part of this small but meaningful corner of the internet. Whether you've been following my tinkering, experiments, tech adventures, or the occasional off-beat project, I'm grateful you're here." gemini://sava.rocks/blog/happy-new-year-2026/
[14:25]	TR News	SpellBinding EGUIOTH Wordo: WINKS gemini://spell.ddns.net/games/gemlog/2025-12-29.gmi
[14:26]	TR News	"So I quickly concluded that the right way to play Magic is that everyone builds their own deck like constructing a clever lil machine and then wed face them off." gemini://idiomdrottning.org/same-deck-magic
[14:26]	TR News	"It's no secret that, although my interest waxes and wanes over time, I love programming. It's a hobby that's kept me happily occupied since I started roughly 3.5 decades ago. I also enjoy other creative outlets. For example, I like writing - and do it professionally to some extent." gemini://thelambdalab.xyz/phlog/2025-12-29-Rebel.txt
[14:28]	TR News	"I was walking in the cold, carrying the backpack with our external backup drives, talking with my wife -- about backups, our websites, and how I didn't know how to keep things up after I died, that it would all crumble as soon as bills weren't paid, and that I didn't have any friends who had both the system administration skills and the interest in keeping my weird software collection up and running."
[14:28]	TR News	"One year ago I wondered about creating an association for people who wanted their digital legacy to endure. In return for this posthumous service, they would help keep the digital legacy of others alive. A bit like the Internet Archive, but independent." gemini://alexschroeder.ch/2025-12-29-dead-archivists
[14:34]	TR News	Techrights Gemini Links 29/12/2025: Earlier "Happy New Year 2026" and "Dead Archivist Society" https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Gemini_Links_29_12_2025_Earlier_Happy_New_Year_2026_and_Dead_Ar.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Gemini_Links_29_12_2025_Earlier_Happy_New_Year_2026_and_Dead_Ar.gmi 
[14:34]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Gemini Links 29/12/2025: Earlier "Happy New Year 2026" and "Dead Archivist Society"
[14:58]	TR News	 (NEW):  Hardware: LoongArch, GNU/Linux Devices, and ESP https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/23/Hardware_LoongArch_GNU_Linux_Devices_and_ESP.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/23/Hardware_LoongArch_GNU_Linux_Devices_and_ESP.gmi 
[14:58]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Hardware: LoongArch, GNU/Linux Devices, and ESP
● Dec 29
[15:00]	TR News	"IBM SHOULD NOT BE USING US RESOURCES THEN - we are literally getting sc--wed by our own tax dollars" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kdm0qny7
[15:00]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kdm0qny7 )
[15:01]	TR News	 (NEW):  Free and Open Source Software https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.1.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.1.gmi 
[15:01]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Free and Open Source Software
[15:02]	TR News	"IMO, unless someone posts a threat, or confidential information, or something else illegal, threads and posts should not get deleted on a board such as this. It really makes you wonder who runs this board and why IBM seems to have a direct line to them to get anything unflattering deleted immediately." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kdkpvc96
[15:02]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kdkpvc96 )
[15:04]	TR News	"Lou Gerstner last year package was $238000000 at a rate of $50000/hour. It was an act of thievery." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kdkpvc96
[15:21]	TR News	 (NEW):   : Google Android Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Android_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Android_Leftovers.gmi 
[15:21]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Android Leftovers
[15:23]	TR News	 (NEW):  The 5 best macOS-like Linux desktop environments for a polished, modern look https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/The_5_best_macOS_like_Linux_desktop_environments_for_a_polished.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/The_5_best_macOS_like_Linux_desktop_environments_for_a_polished.gmi 
[15:23]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines The 5 best macOS-like Linux desktop environments for a polished, modern look
[15:28]	TR News	Techrights IBM Layoffs in India, More Coming Soon, Say Apparent Insiders https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/IBM_Layoffs_in_India_More_Coming_Soon_Say_Apparent_Insiders.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/IBM_Layoffs_in_India_More_Coming_Soon_Say_Apparent_Insiders.gmi 
[15:28]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights IBM Layoffs in India, More Coming Soon, Say Apparent Insiders
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[15:49]	TR News	Techrights "EU's reform agenda threatens to erase a decade of digital rights" https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/EU_s_reform_agenda_threatens_to_erase_a_decade_of_digital_right.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/EU_s_reform_agenda_threatens_to_erase_a_decade_of_digital_right.gmi 
[15:49]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights "EU's reform agenda threatens to erase a decade of digital rights"
● Dec 29
[16:42]	TR News	canceled by Microsoft https://www.pcgamesn.com/doom/romero-games-canceled-hellslayer
[16:42]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.pcgamesn.com | Romero Games' canceled Xbox title was reportedly Hotline Miami with priests
[16:43]	TR News	Headline today: "Xbox heads into 2026 on a wave of uncertainty" - see http://techrights.org/n/2025/12/25/Microsoft_XBox_is_Going_Online_Cloud.shtml
[16:43]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Microsoft: XBox is Going "Online", "Cloud"...
[16:53]	TR News	 (NEW):  In Bosnia And Herzegovina, GNU/Linux Rose From 2% to Over 5% in a Few Years https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/In_Bosnia_And_Herzegovina_GNU_Linux_Rose_From_2_to_Over_5_in_a_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/In_Bosnia_And_Herzegovina_GNU_Linux_Rose_From_2_to_Over_5_in_a_.gmi 
[16:53]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines In Bosnia And Herzegovina, GNU/Linux Rose From 2% to Over 5% in a Few Years
[16:59]	TR News	Revisionism: "Why so many negative comments?? He saved IBM. If it was not for him IBM Would have been extinct. His vision and turning the company around was a great success. Akers wanted to split IBM into different companies. Mr Gerstner is responsible for bringing it back to profitability. Heaven gained a true warrior in Mr Gerstner" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kdkpvc96
[16:59]	TR News	"I think it is because he ruthlessly fired thousands of people and cut their pensions etc. To save IBM he attacked and ended the careers of people who made IBM what it once was." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kdkpvc96
● Dec 29
[17:00]	TR News	"hope he rots in he-l for eternity for all the evil things he did to regular IBMers doing their jobs. Same thing should happen to Palmisano, Rometty, Alvind and the Pipmunks. You cannot escape the evil that you do to others."
[17:00]	TR News	"Wow that is harsh. Think of Lous family during this difficult time for them. Arvind, Ginny and the other executives should not get this anger towards them"
[17:01]	TR News	"Alvind the Indian wishes to replace all IBM US employees with Indians." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kdm0qny7
[17:02]	TR News	"AI is not a people-replacer, it is a talent-augmenter. Companies that are cutting staff to replace with AI are getting short-term SG&A benefits, but shooting themselves in the foot long term. Rather they should be focusing on training the team members they have to increase skills in the higher level tasks that AI frees them up for by taking on lower level repetitive tasks."
[17:03]	TR News	"Alvind needs to justify his 100 million payout this year so of course there will be cuts"
[17:03]	TR News	"In a recent interview, Alvind the Indian complained that fewer people leave IBM US leave voluntarily to make place for Indians hires. Alvind will most likely target more older US employees to make place for younger Indians. He should leave ...." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kdmwe55y
[17:03]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kdmwe55y )
[17:16]	TR News	Techrights The Year Apple Would Rather Forget https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/The_Year_Apple_Would_Rather_Forget.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/The_Year_Apple_Would_Rather_Forget.gmi 
[17:16]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights The Year Apple Would Rather Forget
[17:19]	TR News	Windows all-time low https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/liberia/#monthly-200902-202511
[17:19]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Liberia | Statcounter Global Stats
[17:21]	TR News	Who needs Proxmox templates? I built my own base image instead https://www.xda-developers.com/who-needs-proxmox-templates-built-my-own-base-image-instead/
[17:21]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.xda-developers.com | Who needs Proxmox templates? I built my own base image instead
[17:21]	TR News	I automated my Proxmox home lab with Terraform https://www.xda-developers.com/i-automated-my-proxmox-home-lab-with-terraform/
[17:21]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.xda-developers.com | I automated my Proxmox home lab with Terraform
[17:22]	TR News	After decades of using Windows, Linux's KDE Plasma is spoiling me rotten https://www.xda-developers.com/after-decades-of-windows-linux-kde-spoiling-me-rotten/
[17:22]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.xda-developers.com | After decades of using Windows, Linux's KDE Plasma is spoiling me rotten
[17:23]	TR News	"Turn that dusty old laptop into a quiet, capable home server that can handle media, backups, and self-hosted apps with ease." https://www.xda-developers.com/old-laptops-make-better-home-servers-most-people-realize/
[17:23]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.xda-developers.com | Old laptops make better home servers than most people realize
[17:25]	TR News	Running Proxmox VMs with GPU passthrough is much easier than it used to be https://www.xda-developers.com/running-proxmox-vms-with-gpu-passthrough-is-much-easier/
[17:25]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.xda-developers.com | Running Proxmox VMs with GPU passthrough is much easier than it used to be
[17:25]	TR News	The Arch Linux website is down for everyone not on IPv6 after a DDoS attack https://www.xda-developers.com/arch-linux-website-down-not-on-ipv6-ddos-attack/
[17:25]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.xda-developers.com | The Arch Linux website is down for everyone not on IPv6 after a DDoS attack
[17:27]	TR News	 (NEW):  Arch Linux Website Hit by DDoS and Temporarily Limited to IPv6 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/26/Arch_Linux_Website_Hit_by_DDoS_and_Temporarily_Limited_to_IPv6.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/26/Arch_Linux_Website_Hit_by_DDoS_and_Temporarily_Limited_to_IPv6.gmi 
[17:27]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Arch Linux Website Hit by DDoS and Temporarily Limited to IPv6
[17:28]	TR News	 (NEW):  Valnet's HowTos for Proxmox https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Valnet_s_HowTos_for_Proxmox.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/Valnet_s_HowTos_for_Proxmox.gmi 
[17:28]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Valnet's HowTos for Proxmox
[17:44]	TR News	Techrights Dealing With Online Pogroms https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Dealing_With_Online_Pogroms.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Dealing_With_Online_Pogroms.gmi 
[17:44]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Dealing With Online Pogroms
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[18:03]	TR News	 (NEW):  When People Use What They Want (in the US) Only 1 in 10 People Uses Vista 11 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/When_People_Use_What_They_Want_in_the_US_Only_1_in_10_People_Us.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2025/12/29/When_People_Use_What_They_Want_in_the_US_Only_1_in_10_People_Us.gmi 
[18:04]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines When People Use What They Want (in the US) Only 1 in 10 People Uses Vista 11
[18:13]	TR News	Techrights Vista 11 is "10" (Ten Percent) https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Vista_11_is_10_Ten_Percent.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Vista_11_is_10_Ten_Percent.gmi 
[18:13]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Vista 11 is "10" (Ten Percent)
[18:14]	TR News	https://www.fsf.org now about 75k USD away from goal
[18:14]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.fsf.org | Front Page Free Software Foundation working together for free software
[18:34]	TR News	Techrights Slopfarms About the "Linux CEO" Linus Torvaldos [sic] https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/3_Slopfarms_About_the_Linux_CEO_Linus_Torvaldos_sic.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/3_Slopfarms_About_the_Linux_CEO_Linus_Torvaldos_sic.gmi 
[18:34]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Slopfarms About the "Linux CEO" Linus Torvaldos [sic]
[18:36]	TR News	"A bigger RA is coming in Q1" at IBM, said someone moments ago https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kdmwe55y
[18:46]	TR News	Techrights Slopfarm: Firing 35,000 Employee is "Saving the Company" https://techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Slopfarm_Firing_35_000_Employee_is_Saving_the_Company.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2025/12/29/Slopfarm_Firing_35_000_Employee_is_Saving_the_Company.gmi 
[18:46]		-TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Slopfarm: Firing 35,000 Employee is "Saving the Company"
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[03:11]	psydruid	https://nos.nl/artikel/2596276-nauwe-banden-china-en-latijns-amerika-zijn-trump-een-doorn-in-het-oog
[03:11]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-nos.nl | Nauwe banden China en Latijns-Amerika zijn Trump een doorn in het oog
[03:12]	psydruid	https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-15/china-open-megaport-in-chancay-peru/104588936
[03:12]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.abc.net.au | Peru hoping to become the 'Singapore of Latin America' on the back of China's new megaport - ABC News
[03:14]	psydruid	https://en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br/china-planeja-ferrovia-bioceanica-insana-de-4-500-km-cortando-bahia-goias-mato-grosso-amazonia-e-andes-ate-porto-no-peru-btl96/
[03:14]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br | China plans an insane 4.500 km transoceanic railway cutting through Bahia, Gois, Mato Grosso, the Amazon and the Andes to a port in Peru, to shorten the route for grains and minerals to the Pacific and shake up the map of Brazil - CPG Click Petrleo e Gs
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[07:10]	TR News	South Korean President vows to reveal truth on anniversary of Jeju Air crash https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korean-president-vows-to-reveal-truth-on-anniversary-of-jeju-air-crash
[07:10]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | South Korean President vows to reveal truth on anniversary of Jeju Air crash | The Straits Times
[07:10]	TR News	South Koreas ex-first lady Kim received bribes and meddled in state affairs, prosecutor says https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-koreas-ex-first-lady-kim-received-bribes-and-meddled-in-state-affairs-prosecutor-says
[07:10]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | South Koreas ex-first lady Kim received bribes and meddled in state affairs, prosecutor says | The Straits Times
[07:15]	TR News	South Korean President Lee names conservative lawmaker as budget minister https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korean-president-lee-names-conservative-lawmaker-as-budget-minister
[07:15]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | South Korean President Lee names conservative lawmaker as budget minister | The Straits Times
[07:15]	TR News	North Koreas Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launches https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-oversees-cruise-missile-launching-drill
[07:15]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | North Koreas Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launches | The Straits Times
[07:59]	TR News	Russia vows to support China if Taiwan contingency flares up: Top diplomat https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/russia-vows-to-support-china-if-taiwan-contingency-flares-up-top-diplomat
[07:59]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | Russia vows to support China if Taiwan contingency flares up: Top diplomat | The Straits Times
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[08:00]	TR News	Is Russian technology behind North Koreas new nuclear submarine? https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/is-russian-technology-behind-north-koreas-new-nuclear-submarine
[08:00]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | Is Russian technology behind North Koreas new nuclear submarine? | The Straits Times
[08:00]	TR News	Zelenskyy Vows To Continue Peace Drive After Convicted Felon Talks End With No Deal https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-trump-zelenskyy-florida-peace-talks-russia/33635202.html
[08:00]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rferl.org | Zelenskyy Vows To Continue Peace Drive After 'Progress' But No Deal In Trump Talks
[08:02]	TR News	The Status of the 20-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/world/europe/what-is-in-the-20-point-ukraine-peace-plan.html
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[08:02]	TR News	Zelensky to Meet With Convicted Felon at Mar-a-Lago About Plan to End War With Russia https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/world/europe/zelensky-trump-ukraine-russia-talks.html
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[08:03]	TR News	Dihydroxyacetone Man says Ukraine-Russia peace closer than ever after talks with Zelenskyy https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2025/1228/ukraine-russia-trump-zelenskyy-peace-plan-florida
[08:03]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-Trump: Ukraine peace closer than ever after Zelenskyy talks - CSMonitor.com
[08:03]	TR News	Zelenskyy Calls On Allies To Cement Peace Ahead Of High-Stakes Talks With Convicted Felon https://www.rferl.org/a/zelenskyy-trump-peace-talks-ukraine-russia-carney/33634297.html
[08:03]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rferl.org | Zelenskyy Calls On Allies To Cement Peace Ahead Of High-Stakes Talks With Trump
[08:03]	TR News	Ukrainian president Zelensky to meet with Convicted Felon in Florida https://www.france24.com/en/video/20251228-ukrainian-president-zelensky-to-meet-with-trump-in-florida
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[08:04]	TR News	War in Ukraine: 'Sometimes you feel like the end is close, but every day it feels like far away' https://www.france24.com/en/video/20251228-war-in-ukraine-sometimes-you-feel-like-the-end-is-close-but-every-day-it-feels-like-far-away
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[08:04]	TR News	The week in pictures: US strikes on Nigerian jihadists, AFCON 2025 and the death of Brigitte Bardot https://www.france24.com/en/culture/20251228-the-week-in-pictures-us-strikes-nigerian-jihadists-afcon-2025-death-brigitte-bardot
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[08:04]	TR News	Dihydroxyacetone Man, Zelensky say Ukraine peace deal edging closer but key issues unresolved https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20251228-trump-zelensky-say-ukraine-peace-deal-closer-key-issues-unresolved
[08:04]		-TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20251228-trump-zelensky-say-ukraine-peace-deal-closer-key-issues-unresolved )
[08:05]	TR News	Editors picks for 2025: Europes lesson for Australia: invest in defence now, or spend more later https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/editors-picks-for-2025-europes-lesson-for-australia-invest-in-defence-now-or-spend-more-later/
[08:05]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.aspistrategist.org.au | Editors picks for 2025: 'Europe's lesson for Australia: invest in defence now, or spend more later' | The Strategist
[08:05]	TR News	Dihydroxyacetone Man and Zelensky Meet to Iron Out Peace Plan, but Deal Remains Elusive https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/us/politics/trump-zelensky-peace-ukraine-putin.html
[08:05]		-TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/us/politics/trump-zelensky-peace-ukraine-putin.html )
[08:06]	TR News	Dihydroxyacetone Man Says Ukraine Peace Talks Moving In 'Right Direction' After Zelenskyy Meeting https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-war-peace-talks-zelenskyy-trump-putin/33634815.html
[08:06]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rferl.org | Trump Says Ukraine Peace Talks Moving In 'Right Direction' After Zelenskyy Meeting
[08:06]	TR News	Analyst: Convicted Felon delusional if he thinks Putin is serious about ending war in Ukraine https://www.france24.com/en/video/20251228-analyst-trump-delusional-if-he-thinks-putin-is-serious-about-ending-war-in-ukraine
[08:06]		-TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/video/20251228-analyst-trump-delusional-if-he-thinks-putin-is-serious-about-ending-war-in-ukraine )
[08:06]	TR News	Russia court sentences pro-war activist and Putin critic to six years in prison https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/12/russia-court-sentences-pro-war-activist-and-putin-critic-to-six-years-in-prison/
[08:06]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.jurist.org | Russia court sentences pro-war activist and Putin critic to six years in prison - JURIST - News
[08:13]	TR News	China welcomes Thailand-Cambodia truce ahead of trilateral talks https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/china-welcomes-thailand-cambodia-truce-ahead-of-trilateral-talks
[08:13]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | China welcomes Thailand-Cambodia truce ahead of trilateral talks | The Straits Times
[08:13]	TR News	China launches military drills around Taiwan amid tensions with Japan https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-launches-military-drills-around-taiwan-amid-tensions-with-japan
[08:13]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | China launches war games around Taiwan as island vows to defend democracy | The Straits Times
[08:14]	TR News	China conducts large-scale Taiwan drills amid rising tensions https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20251229-china-conducts-large-scale-taiwan-drills-amid-rising-tensions
[08:14]		-TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20251229-china-conducts-large-scale-taiwan-drills-amid-rising-tensions )
[08:14]	TR News	China blames military drills for reef damage around disputed Scarborough Shoal https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/china-blames-military-drills-for-reef-damage-around-disputed-shoal
[08:14]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | China blames military drills for reef damage around disputed Scarborough Shoal | The Straits Times
[08:48]	TR News	Dihydroxyacetone Man to press Netanyahu on stalled Gaza ceasefire, Iran and Lebanon https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20251228-trump-to-press-netanyahu-on-stalled-gaza-ceasefire
[08:48]		-TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20251228-trump-to-press-netanyahu-on-stalled-gaza-ceasefire )
[08:48]	TR News	World leaders reject Israels recognition of independent Somaliland https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/12/world-leaders-reject-israels-recognition-of-independent-somaliland/
[08:48]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.jurist.org | World leaders reject Israel's recognition of independent Somaliland - JURIST - News
[08:50]	TR News	Border security is the primary element of national security. https://www.emptywheel.net/2025/12/28/border-security-is-the-primary-element-of-national-security/
[08:50]		-TechPolBot/#techpol-www.emptywheel.net | "Border security is the primary element of national security." - emptywheel
[08:50]	TR News	Syrian Protests Over Lack of Security Leave 2 Dead https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/world/middleeast/syria-protests-alawite-two-killed.html
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