●● IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Friday, May 09, 2025 ●● ● May 09 [04:23] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [04:24] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] https://techrights.org/n/2024/06/04/IRC_Proceedings_Monday_June_03_2024.shtml [04:41] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-techrights.org | Techrights IRC Proceedings: Monday, June 03, 2024 [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jtrr4bwc [04:41] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jtrr4bwc ) [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] " [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] Couple of months ago manager promised big layoffs in Canada. Was keen to see them as I work with more incompetent arrogant fools than anything else. Big disappointment - I'm aware of only two having left and one of them might have been a retirement. [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] The train of broken promises never ends. [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] 4 hours ago by Time for a spring cleanup [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+1/-1) [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @an+1jtrr4bwc [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] Please sir, can I have some more Vindaloo for the layoff ride ? [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] 4 hours ago by Anonymous [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] | 1 reaction (+1/-0) [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ak+1jtrr4bwc [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] That was supposed to be MINUS 3295 coming up. Unintended use of markup. [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] 5 hours ago by Anonymous [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @af+1jtrr4bwc [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [04:41] schestowitz[TR2] 3295 coming up in India! ● May 09 [06:20] schestowitz[TR2] "Bill Gates tears into Elon Musk for being involved in the deaths of the worlds poorest children | The Verge" [06:20] schestowitz[TR2] x https://www.theverge.com/news/663322/bill-gates-elon-musk-trump-childhood-deaths-usaid [06:20] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.theverge.com | Bill Gates tears into Elon Musk for being involved in the deaths of the worlds poorest children | The Verge [06:21] schestowitz[TR2] "Bill Gates Explains His Plans to Close the Gates Foundation in 2045" [06:21] schestowitz[TR2] x https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/magazine/bill-gates-foundation-closing-2045.html [06:21] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/magazine/bill-gates-foundation-closing-2045.html ) [06:21] schestowitz[TR2] "Fedora 42 now an official WSL2 distro" [06:21] schestowitz[TR2] x https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/07/fedora_42_wsl2_official/ [06:21] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.theregister.com | Fedora 42 now an official WSL2 distro The Register [06:24] schestowitz[TR2] "AI can play role in solving inequality, says Bill Gates | The Straits Times" [06:24] schestowitz[TR2] x https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/ai-can-play-role-in-solving-inequality-says-bill-gates [06:24] schestowitz[TR2] # bill sez [06:24] schestowitz[TR2] x https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/bill-gates-says-ai-key-for-health-education-innovation/articleshow/120956006.cms [06:24] schestowitz[TR2] # bll sez [06:24] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.straitstimes.com | AI can play role in solving inequality, says Bill Gates | The Straits Times [06:24] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-economictimes.indiatimes.com | Bill Gates says AI key for health, education innovation - The Economic Times [06:27] schestowitz[TR2] x https://www.pcworld.com/article/2775759/bill-gates-pledges-to-donate-99-percent-of-his-wealth-over-the-next-20-years.html [06:27] schestowitz[TR2] # Will he give no-srtrings-attched cash to FOSS projects? Nope. [06:27] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-Bill Gates pledges to donate 99% of his wealth over the next 20 years | PCWorld ● May 09 [07:11] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [07:14] *croissant (~croissant@fh6ekzxbsrgay.irc) has joined #techbytes [07:27] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [07:43] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes ● May 09 [09:50] schestowitz[TR2]
  • [09:50] schestowitz[TR2]
    KDE Gear 25.04.1 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Heres Whats New
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    Among the key fixes, Cantor, a front-end to powerful mathematics and statistics packages, received a crucial correction, resolving a LaTeX typesetting issue. Similarly, the Dolphin file manager had a critical fix to properly restore folders, tabs, and window states from previous sessions.

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    • [09:50] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-linuxiac.com | KDE Gear 25.04.1 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Heres Whats New [09:58] *GNUmoon2 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) ● May 09 [10:02] *jacobk has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [10:03] *GNUmoon2 (~GNUmoon@ib2k7hffs2gws.irc) has joined #techbytes [10:04] *jacobk (~quassel@syp65ggum2ibk.irc) has joined #techbytes ● May 09 [12:56] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes ● May 09 [13:16] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes ● May 09 [14:03] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [14:57] schestowitz[TR2] To: [EMAIL OF YOUR LINE MANAGER]; hrservices@epo.org; [14:57] schestowitz[TR2] Cc: centralstcom@epo.org [14:57] schestowitz[TR2] Dear [YOUR LINE MANAGER], [14:57] schestowitz[TR2] I am aware of the Actuarial Study 2025 in which recommendations are expected on [] [14:57] schestowitz[TR2] actuarial reduction factors applicable in case of early retirement. [14:57] schestowitz[TR2] I request to be informed by 19 May 2025 that any changes to the early retirement factors [14:57] schestowitz[TR2] will be communicated to staff with at least 7 months of notice, in order for me to be able to [14:57] schestowitz[TR2] make an informed decision. [14:57] schestowitz[TR2] Sincerely yours, [14:57] schestowitz[TR2] [YOUR NAME] [14:57] schestowitz[TR2] The Central Staff Committee [14:57] schestowitz[TR2] ● May 09 [16:13] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [16:28] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [16:42] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes ● May 09 [17:09] schestowitz[TR2]
  • Plasma 6.3.5 update for Kubuntu 25.04 available via PPA

    We are pleased to announce that the Plasma 6.3.5 bugfix update is now available for Kubuntu 25.04 Plucky Puffin in our backports PPA.

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    As usual with our PPAs, there is the caveat that the PPA may receive additional updates and new releases of KDE Plasma, Gear (Apps), and Frameworks, plus other apps and required libraries. Users should always review proposed updates to decide whether they wish to receive them.

    • [17:09] schestowitz[TR2] [17:09] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-kubuntu.org | Plasma 6.3.5 update for Kubuntu 25.04 available via PPA | Kubuntu [17:09] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-kde.org | Plasma 6.3.5 complete changelog - KDE Community [17:15] *jacobk has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [17:17] *jacobk (~quassel@syp65ggum2ibk.irc) has joined #techbytes [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jtrqbze4 [17:20] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jtrqbze4 ) [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] " [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] OP is an Indian from HR, promoting MIGA (Make India Great Again) movement [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] 3 hours ago by Anonymous [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] | 4 reactions (+4/-0) [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @d5+1jtrqbze4 [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] -5 [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] The hate spews like a volcano [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] Why all the negativity towards Arvind? A better IBM means a more competitive IBM [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] And now the vitriol to Jim Kavanaugh? [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] He wants a highly trained and skilled workforce especially in F&O [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] Honing skills is what is going to drive IBM into being a tech titan [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] I cant wait for the next WatsonX challenge [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] 4 hours ago by Anonymous [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] | 5 reactions (+0/-5) [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @d0+1jtrqbze4 [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] +6 [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] @av the IBM HR troll [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] More revenue would have be beneficial but a higher dividend - more than the miserly 1 cent per share share dividend increase - is inexcusable for a multi-billion dollar company. After all Alvind gets a $100 million bonus in 2026. Do you even get a tiny fraction of that ? [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] Hi Alvind's Mom (OP) - are you making sure Alvind is wearing his blonde wig and big eye lashes to the office today ? Krabanaugh is coming to town, for a dirty weekend. [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] 7 hours ago by Anonymous [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] | 6 reactions (+6/-0) [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @cd+1jtrqbze4 [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] +12 [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] Oh, hi, Arvinds mom! Great to hear from you! lofl!!!! [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] 8 hours ago by Emperors new clothes [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] | 14 reactions (+13/-1) [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @c9+1jtrqbze4 [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] +13 [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] It is much too early to defend Arvind. Until we see healthier revenue growth and not so much focus on cutting costs by letting people go left and right, we should not be applauding his performance just yet [17:20] schestowitz[TR2] " [17:49] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes ● May 09 [19:28] *jacobk has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [19:40] *jacobk (~quassel@syp65ggum2ibk.irc) has joined #techbytes ● May 09 [20:24] *jacobk has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [20:26] *jacobk (~quassel@syp65ggum2ibk.irc) has joined #techbytes ● May 09 [21:27] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [21:38] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes ● May 09 [22:53] *jacobk has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [22:56] *jacobk (~quassel@syp65ggum2ibk.irc) has joined #techbytes