●● IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Wednesday, November 04, 2026 ●● ● Nov 04 [04:15] schestowitz[TR2] was just reading this article.. "The Judge Accepted That Mrs Schestowitz Had Been the Subject of a Vicious Campaign of Online Harassment".. the last line needs correction. i think the word "men" shouldnt be in that line. [04:15] schestowitz[TR2] was just reading your update to the manchester customer service. do any of your local news stations have an investigative team? shining a public light on the qos of government usually get things rolling. [04:15] schestowitz[TR2] i saw the type, corrected now [04:15] schestowitz[TR2] re council [04:15] schestowitz[TR2] tomorrow i go there [04:15] schestowitz[TR2] i can report directly ● Nov 04 [06:30] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Nov 04 [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] " [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] Conclusion reached; The control units run GNU/Linux and not embedded windows and have nginx as the webserver and, thus the OS and webserver software used doesn't have significant issues. [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] Although, danfoss are totally incompetent and do things like use microsoft software and backdoor their proprietary software with backdoor passwords, which has allowed attackers to trivially login and adjust the temperature, rather than needing to work out how to exploit old software or MiTM TLS. [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] Rasperry Pi's run GNU/Linux, but the freezers don't use such SBC's (it would be too easy to cut the proprietary Broadcom trash out and replace it with a decent control unit). [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] Looking at the danfoss.com freezer OS download page, it literally says "Please enable JavaScript to run this application." and has the microsoft mark of the beast right below. [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] The download pages for one freezer control unit seem to be; https://sm800a.danfoss.com/sw_shared/ [danfoss.com] and https://sm800a.danfoss.com/Danux_shared/ [danfoss.com] [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] Downloading https://sm800a.danfoss.com/sw_shared/SM800A-5.3.2.spk, [danfoss.com] it's a 7zip archive - inside is SM800A_Upgrade_Source.7z - there's a few bash scripts, and 32bit ARM .so files and executables and also so nginx configuration files - but the actual OS is missing (there is a nasty proprietary license too, although it has a carve out for strong free software licenses). [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] The actual OS is in the other archive; `wget https://sm800a.danfoss.com/Danux_shared/Danux4.14.017.194.lpk` [danfoss.com] [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] `7z x Danux4.14.017.194.lpk` [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] `7z x SM800A_Upgrade_Source.7z` [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] `cpio -i danux.swu` [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] #configure file sw-description, which lists u-boot and lua [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] #emmcsetup.lua is a lua script that seems to flash msc-image-base-msc-sm2-imx6x.ext4.gz to the eMMC. [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] `gzip -d msc-image-base-msc-sm2-imx6x.ext4.gz` [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] `mkdir filesystem` [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] `grub-mount msc-image-base-msc-sm2-imx6x.ext4 filesystem` (or you can do `7z x msc-image-base-msc-sm2-imx6x.ext4`, but it ignores many softlinks while extracting) [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] Reviewing the filesystem, it is a GNU/Linux distro, that contains GNU bc, bash, gdbm, coreutils, gnutls, ncurses, readline, gcrypt, autotools, glibc, gzip, gettext, cpio, grep, tar, sed, gcc, gdb, find, awk, diffutils, less, iconv, wget, which, binutils, , as well as glib, zsh, busybox, util-linux, shadow, avahi, bash-completions, lua, ccache, lsusb, openssh, openssl, bzip2, jq, cups, nginx, fastcgi, ofono (yes, the modem manager f [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] or Openmoko), xz, valgrind, curl, dnf (but no firewall configuration), python, csslint, libbluetooth, perl, aplay, lsusb, boost, postfix, dnsmasq and many more packages. [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] That's a lot of GPLv2 and GPLv3 software, with no written offer for source code and installation information in sight - they're so incompetent they can't even follow easy to comply with software licenses. [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] A lot of the packages are irrelevant to a freezer control unit - they decided to enable pretty much everything in "OpenEmbedded". [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] Under opt/{st_cert.pem,st_privkey.key}, there is a cert and the privatekey for the cert sitting there - what is that for? [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] Under /etc/nginx/nginx.conf there is; "ssl_protocols TLSv1 TLSv1.1 TLSv1.2 TLSv1.3; # Dropping SSLv3, ref: POODLE" [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] TLSv1 and 1.1 should *not* be enabled, as MiTMing those protocols is feasible in some conditions. [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] nginx.conf lacks a terminating } - does this update even work? [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] They haven't updated ca-certificates since 2025-09-30, so it is almost certain that all units are vulnerable to being TLS MiTM'd via emudra cross-signing (there are no emSign root certs, but some other CA has cross-signed the weak root certs). [07:21] schestowitz[TR2] " [07:22] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-sm800a.danfoss.com | Index of /sw_shared [07:22] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-sm800a.danfoss.com | Index of /Danux_shared [07:22] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-Missing content type. Ignoring. [07:22] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 404 @ https://sm800a.danfoss.com/Danux_shared/Danux4.14.017.194.lpk` ) ● Nov 04 [08:17] *Princ3ss21F has quit (connection closed) [08:20] *Princ3ss21F (~assistant@cehh8dd4kxj4i.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Nov 04 [10:15] *Princ3ss21F has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [10:50] *Disconnected (Network is unreachable). [10:50] *Now talking on #techbytes ● Nov 04 [11:32] *KindOne has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [11:40] *KindOne (~KindOne@23xffjdf3phbn.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Nov 04 [12:40] *Princ3ss21F (~assistant@cehh8dd4kxj4i.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Nov 04 [15:51] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1m6h9s7da [15:51] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1m6h9s7da ) [15:51] schestowitz[TR2] " [15:51] schestowitz[TR2] I suppose it depends on your family. Manson? Addams? [15:51] schestowitz[TR2] " [15:52] schestowitz[TR2] " [15:52] schestowitz[TR2] It is like family. [15:52] schestowitz[TR2] divorce, layoff [15:52] schestowitz[TR2] affair,.. [15:52] schestowitz[TR2] nobody said happy family. [15:52] schestowitz[TR2] family only [15:52] schestowitz[TR2] " ● Nov 04 [16:07] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes (Error from remote client) [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1m6h1v5v0 ) [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] "I was planning to leave few months before the RA. I didn't want to solve IBM problem, IBM was forced to pay a good separation package. I am working in a better environment, [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 13 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 5 reactions (+5/-0) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @c0+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] @bk when did he say that? [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 13 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 4 reactions (+3/-1) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @bz+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] +9 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] @bj honestly Id be speculating. Ive just seen these few instances this week and the way they were done makes me sick. If theres an RA well all know soon enough. Remember - Arvind said no RAs this year but said nothing about PIPs. This really is a sc-mmy place to work. Im giving my notice soon so I feel better already. Get out on your own terms, not theirs. [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 15 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 9 reactions (+9/-0) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @bk+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] @bg so is this an actual RA? Or just random firings? [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 16 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @bj+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] +6 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] @bf scattered. I know of 2 PIPs and 2 people shown the door. All in sales in different business units. This is a new low for IBM. [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 16 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 6 reactions (+6/-0) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @bg+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] @be how many people? This is news to me. [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 16 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @bf+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] +6 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] @bb It absolutely is and for you to sit there hiding behind your keyboard and belittle the people losing their jobs, that just makes you a Fing ahole. You must be an IBM executive. [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 16 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 6 reactions (+6/-0) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @be+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] -9 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] None of this is true [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 17 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 17 reactions (+4/-13) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @bb+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] +13 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] One of my coworkers was simply shown the door. No warning. No PIP. Just "Your performance is low...goodbye." USA Sales. I can't believe they did that. Fortunately for me, I've got one foot out the door already. IBM literally destroys lives and families. [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 17 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 13 reactions (+13/-0) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @b7+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] +13 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] @a9 Yeah actually its happening, and what they're doing this time around to some people is just plain awful. [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 18 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 13 reactions (+13/-0) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @b6+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] -9 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] @b2 and @ay all lies. Bullsh-t [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 18 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 17 reactions (+4/-13) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @b5+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] +12 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] @ay this is true - US CE as an example [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 18 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 12 reactions (+12/-0) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @b2+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] +23 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] @OP I am hearing from a few people that there is a round of people being let go today in a similar manner. [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 19 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 23 reactions (+23/-0) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ay+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] +7 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] @a9 see - I love this! This is like having terminal cancer and being told "don't worry about it! You won't die this week or next week. Relax. But the week after that, sure. Live the next two weeks to their fullest!" [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] So uplifting and hopeful! [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 22 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 9 reactions (+8/-1) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ab+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] +5 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] guy on my team got fired today bc he was a low performer last year [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 22 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 7 reactions (+6/-1) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @aa+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] -16 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] @a7 nothing will happen this week or next everyone relax [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 22 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 16 reactions (+0/-16) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @a9+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] +7 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] @a5 Next week, if for the lucky one who are kicked out with a severance package and some extended health coverage. This week is for the unlucky ones, who are kicked out with nothing .... [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 23 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 7 reactions (+7/-0) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @a7+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] +3 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] @a2 Software, Bangalore [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 23 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+3/-0) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @a6+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] +4 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] @OP sorry to hear. I didnt expect it to start until next week. [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 23 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 4 reactions (+4/-0) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @a5+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] +6 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] @OP Thank you for your work, it is making the bonus for the slimy Indian larger. He is very happy with your contributions. [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] 23 hours ago by Anonymous [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 6 reactions (+6/-0) | Reply [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @a3+1m6h1v5v0 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] +4 [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] Did you just receive today? What BU? What location? [16:08] schestowitz[TR2] " [16:15] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [16:26] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes (Error from remote client) [16:31] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Nov 04 [18:30] *TechBytesBot has quit (connection closed) [18:30] *Disconnected (Remote host closed socket). 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