●● IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Wednesday, April 01, 2026 ●● ● Apr 01 [04:09] schestowitz[TR3] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kn2r2pnj#replies [04:09] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kn2r2pnj#replies ) [04:10] schestowitz[TR3] Here are what the AI LLM models think of IBM LOL [04:11] schestowitz[TR3] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kmrejfgh#replies [04:11] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kmrejfgh#replies ) [04:11] schestowitz[TR3] "why are you pointing out B10s specifically? If you are a B10 and cant weather a financial storm from a layoff then you shouldnt have been in that position to begin with if you dont have the ability to save and invest appropriately given the salary. [04:11] schestowitz[TR3] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [04:11] schestowitz[TR3] | 5 reactions (+1/-4) | Reply [04:11] schestowitz[TR3] Post ID: @wy+1kmrejfgh [04:11] schestowitz[TR3] +3 [04:11] schestowitz[TR3] Oracle announced 18% worldwide layoffs today (29k heads). This does not bode well for blue as they usually play follow the leader [04:11] schestowitz[TR3] 6 hours ago by Anonymous [04:11] schestowitz[TR3] | 3 reactions (+3/-0) | Reply [04:11] schestowitz[TR3] Post ID: @w4+1kmrejfgh [04:11] schestowitz[TR3] -1 [04:11] schestowitz[TR3] @pk Lol Rapidus wants out quick fast and in a hurry too. They have seen enough [04:11] schestowitz[TR3] " [04:34] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [04:39] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@kcb99h722ua4g.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Apr 01 [09:05] schestowitz[TR3] co [09:05] schestowitz[TR3]
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    Ubuntu MATE's founder is stepping back after 12 years - OMG! Ubuntu
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    Ubuntu MATE was made an official Ubuntu flavour in 2015, and its first official long-term support (LTS) release arrived the following year. There will be no Ubuntu MATE 26.04 LTS release, however, as it did not apply for LTS qualification1 and now we know why.

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    As another development cycle passes, I find myself lacking the time I once had to work on Ubuntu MATE. And, to be frank, I dont have the passion for the project that I once had. When I have time to tinker, my interests are elsewhere, Wimpress writes.

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    With that in mind, Im interested in handing over the reins to contributors who do have the time and energy to work on Ubuntu MATE.

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    Ubuntu beta arrives with GNOME 50, sans Google Drive support
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    Canonical has just released the beta of the next Ubuntu LTS but what's grabbed the attention of many is that it features GNOME 50 as its default desktop environment. And GNOME 50 no longer supports Google Drive.

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    • [09:07] schestowitz[TR3] [09:07] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.theregister.com | Ubuntu beta arrives with GNOME 50, sans Google Drive support The Register ● Apr 01 [11:10] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [11:12] *psydruid has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) ● Apr 01 [13:20] *croissant has quit (Quit: Leaving) [13:35] *croissant (~croissant@p4k8esfmqnzw2.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Apr 01 [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kn2r2pnj#replies [16:06] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kn2r2pnj#replies ) [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] " Arvind has burnt the company to the ground to collect the insurance money. He has irrevocably damaged the lives of thousands of high-achieving American workers. He is no success story. He is nothing but a parasite. [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] Arvind is a traitor to his adopted country. I honestly wish he would "do the needful" and die already. All by itself that would make the world a much better place. [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] 16 minutes ago by ArvindISaBitch [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] | 1 reaction (+1/-0) | Reply [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] Post ID: @dh+1kn2r2pnj [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] -6 [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] @b1 [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] I understand not being a fan of Arvind, but dehumanizing him is wrong. He is a father, a husband and a leader of a Fortune 500 Company. The hate must end. He does not like to reduce headcount and I am sure it affects him as he makes difficult decisions. [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] Arvind is an Immigrant success story and it should be celebrated [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] 1 hour ago by Anonymous [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] | 6 reactions (+0/-6) | Reply [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] Post ID: @d8+1kn2r2pnj [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] +4 [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] It's missing I've Been Misled [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] 5 hours ago by Anonymous [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] | 4 reactions (+4/-0) | Reply [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] Post ID: @cj+1kn2r2pnj [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] +4 [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] My favorite is #12 [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] without listing anything with a 12 in front of it [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] Maybe you should have waiting till today to post. [16:06] schestowitz[TR3] " ● Apr 01 [17:03] schestowitz[TR3]
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    Krita 5.3.1 Released!
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    Until Qt6, Qt's QML module, which is used extensively in the new text tool, would then recursively query all active screen objects, like comboboxes or buttons, and up and down the entire class hierarchy for accessibility features. This slowed down Krita to the point where even menus would be slow to open.

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    It was extremely tricky to figure this out, since none of the Krita developers actually use these external applications... But it should be fixed now!

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    • [17:03] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-krita.org | Krita 5.3.1 Released! | Krita ● Apr 01 [19:51] schestowitz[TR3] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kn2r2pnj [19:51] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kn2r2pnj ) [19:51] schestowitz[TR3] ": [19:51] schestowitz[TR3] Arvind has almost 35 years of service to IBM. He was the Right CEO At the right time. His leadership in the Red Hat acquisition when he was not yet CEO was the work of brilliance. We need to stop dehumanizing people like that. [19:51] schestowitz[TR3] 1 minute ago by Anonymous [19:51] schestowitz[TR3] | no reactions | Reply [19:51] schestowitz[TR3] Post ID: @e9+1kn2r2pnj [19:51] schestowitz[TR3] +1 [19:51] schestowitz[TR3] @dh [19:51] schestowitz[TR3] Hindu Lightning ? [19:51] schestowitz[TR3] "