●● IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Saturday, April 05, 2025 ●● ● Apr 05 [01:15] *jacobk (~quassel@syp65ggum2ibk.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Apr 05 [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jr0prmfr [05:37] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jr0prmfr ) [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] " [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] IBMs HW business will be subject to tariffs for two reasons [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] Most of the more expansive components on enterprise boxes are produced offshore [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] Two of three HW product lines are fabed in Mexico [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] Tariffs will definitely apply [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] Then there is the opposite side of the coin. Most other countries in the world will most likely apply reciprocal tariffs to IBM THUS a double whammy [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] | 1 reaction (+1/-0) [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @bz+1jr0prmfr [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] This is obviously going to hurt. Today, IBM claims to be an AI company. It isn't. Before that, IBM claimed to be a Cloud company. It wasn't. (And now IBM has abandoned that pretense altogether.) IBM lives and dies with Z. It's really hard to get off Z but it is not impossible. We shall have to see what happens but if any of the many Chinese bank Z customers can get out from this choke hold, they will have demonstrated a way forward [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] for all Z customers. The Chinese have the will and the means and the way to break any Z dependence they may have. [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] The administration is pretty much "out of touch." Based on social media commentary today, it appears that they were not prepared for the vigorous response from China to the new "reciprocal tariffs." But China did come back. Hard. (Canada has also responded and the EU might also respond and there might be other responses.) The Chinese are obviously working on their own silicon, AI, quantum, etc., etc., etc. The Z mainframe is not al [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] l the magical; it is well within reach (with hundreds of thousands of developers) to get off this AND keep their banking system quite sound. When they do this, they will sell their experience to all who want it. These sales will first be to Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan... where there will be no tariffs. (At this time, the UK, bizarrely, seems determined to cling to some glorious past time and just eat the tariffs.) [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] It's a long and tedious process to get off Z. But America is now an enemy to many former friends including China. And IBM is nothing if not American. If the Chinese can find a way to get themselves off Z, they will probably give the secret sauce for free. This isn't even close to happening yet, but, if it does, these tariffs are the end of IBM. So, yeah, there is a risk that these tariffs will be a big deal to IBM. [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] 4 hours ago by Anonymous [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @bj+1jr0prmfr [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] There is no tariff impact on Indian Business Machine. [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] " [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] " [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] What will be the impact of the tariffs? [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] Opinions on what might be the impact of tariffs to IBMs hardware business? How much does IBM rely on imports for hardware components? Could there be an impact to software and consulting as well? [05:37] schestowitz[TR2] " ● Apr 05 [06:56] schestowitz[TR2] > Great, thanks! [06:56] schestowitz[TR2] > [06:56] schestowitz[TR2] > Mind if I take note of your phone# and address from it? [06:56] schestowitz[TR2] Sure, it's only a problem for people who seek to use it to harm. [06:57] schestowitz[TR2] > Dear Roy, [06:57] schestowitz[TR2] > here your for April [06:57] schestowitz[TR2] > [06:57] schestowitz[TR2] > Enjoy, [06:57] schestowitz[TR2] Thanks! You're a life saver. [06:57] schestowitz[TR2] For obvious reasons I cannot _publicly_ ask anyone else for access. ● Apr 05 [09:19] schestowitz[TR2] > reuters as in the wirefeed? :D [09:19] schestowitz[TR2] It is WORSE than you imagine! ● Apr 05 [10:02] *jacobk has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [10:04] schestowitz[TR2] "Microsoft Turns 50" [10:04] schestowitz[TR2] x https://512pixels.net/2025/04/microsoft-turns-50/ [10:04] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-512pixels.net | Microsoft Turns 50 512 Pixels [10:04] *jacobk (~quassel@syp65ggum2ibk.irc) has joined #techbytes [10:04] schestowitz[TR2] "Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary by letting Copilot see what you see" [10:04] schestowitz[TR2] x https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/microsoft-celebrates-its-50th-anniversary-by-letting-copilot-see-what-you-see [10:04] schestowitz[TR2] # surveillance [10:04] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.tomshardware.com | Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary by letting Copilot see what you see | Tom's Hardware [10:05] schestowitz[TR2] "On Microsoft's 50th Birthday, Bill Gates Takes A Walk Down Memory Lane" [10:05] schestowitz[TR2] x https://www.ndtv.com/feature/microsofts-50th-birthday-bill-gates-as-microsoft-turns-50-bill-gates-gives-a-rewind-of-his-early-days-8090980 [10:05] schestowitz[TR2] # s/walk/wank/ [10:05] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.ndtv.com | On Microsoft's 50th Birthday, Bill Gates Takes A Walk Down Memory Lane [10:08] schestowitz[TR2] "Microsoft, turning 50, dials up Copilot actions to stay in AI game" [10:08] schestowitz[TR2] x https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-turning-50-dials-up-copilot-actions-to-stay-in-ai-game/articleshow/119989835.cms [10:08] schestowitz[TR2] # spam, hiding a history of anti-trust maneuvers and shoddy software [10:08] schestowitz[TR2] "Microsoft's AI division head wants to create a lasting relationship between chatbots and their users" [10:08] schestowitz[TR2] x https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/microsofts-ai-division-head-wants-to-create-a-lasting-relationship-between-chatbots-and-their-users/articleshow/119989387.cms [10:08] schestowitz[TR2] \\ [10:08] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-economictimes.indiatimes.com | Microsoft, turning 50, dials up Copilot actions to stay in AI game - The Economic Times [10:08] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-economictimes.indiatimes.com | Microsoft's AI division head wants to create a lasting relationship between chatbots and their users - The Economic Times ● Apr 05 [11:00] schestowitz[TR2] p-between-chatbots-and-their-users/articleshow/119989387.cms [11:00] schestowitz[TR2] \\ [11:00] schestowitz[TR2] >>> reuters as in the wirefeed? :D [11:00] schestowitz[TR2] >> [11:00] schestowitz[TR2] >> [11:00] schestowitz[TR2] >> It is WORSE than you imagine! [11:00] schestowitz[TR2] > [11:00] schestowitz[TR2] > Hmm. I imagine already that M$ and its minions have been SLAPPing [11:00] schestowitz[TR2] > Reuters and other news sites. [11:00] schestowitz[TR2] I will write about it... ONE DAY. ● Apr 05 [12:22] schestowitz[TR2]
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    Inkscape 1.4.1 Arrives with Bug Fixes, New Features, and Enhanced Stability
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    Beyond these high-profile additions, a significant round of improvements targets Inkscapes core functionality. For instance, users should see smoother behavior when using arrow keys to nudge objects, and the Align and Distribute dialog will now hide irrelevant alignment options right from the get-go.

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    Celluloid 0.28 Video Player Brings UI Redesign, Lua Modules Support
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    Nine months after its previous 0.27 release, Celluloid, the popular video player, has just released version 0.28. For those new to it, it is a front-end for the mpv media player, known for its high quality, performance, and support for a wide array of video formats, as well as advanced playback features.

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    Calibre 8.2 Brings New Kobo and Kindle Features
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    One of the most striking improvements is that Calibres Kobo driver now supports the newest Tolino firmware, ensuring users can seamlessly integrate their ebook libraries with the latest updates in Tolino devices.

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