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schestowitz[TR2]    <li>Nov 10 13:35
schestowitz[TR2]                <h5><a href="https://linuxgizmos.com/long-range-wi-fi-halow-gateway-offers-openwrt-and-dual-gbe/">Long-range Wi-Fi HaLow gateway offers OpenWrt and dual GbE</a></h5>Nov 10 13:35
schestowitz[TR2]                <blockquote>Nov 10 13:35
schestowitz[TR2]                    <p>Morse Micro’s “HaLowLink 2” gateway runs OpenWrt on a MediaTek MT7621 processor with an MM8108 Wi-Fi HaLow radio supporting ranges of up to 1km and PHY data rates of up to 43.3Mbps. Originally announced in September 2025, the gateway is now available through distributors including Seeed Studio, Mouser Electronics, and DigiKey.</p>Nov 10 13:35
schestowitz[TR2]                </blockquote>Nov 10 13:35
schestowitz[TR2]            </li>Nov 10 13:35
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 520 @ https://linuxgizmos.com/long-range-wi-fi-halow-gateway-offers-openwrt-and-dual-gbe/ )Nov 10 13:35
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schestowitz[TR2]<li><h5><a href="https://creativecommons.org/2026/11/09/commons-stories-part-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=commons-stories-part-4">Commons Stories: Part 4</a></h5><blockquote><p>The commons belongs to everyone and no one. It is composed of the gifts of nature, including the coalescence of human creations. The knowledge commons is the amalgamation of our creative instincts, a shimmering web of art and discovery. </blNov 10 15:51
schestowitz[TR2]ockquote></li> Nov 10 15:51
schestowitz[TR2]           Nov 10 15:51
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-creativecommons.org | Commons Stories: Part 4 - Creative CommonsNov 10 15:51
schestowitz[TR2]<li><h5><a href="https://www.reallinuxuser.com/linux-mint-27-adrien-cinnamon-what-can-we-expect-from-the-new-christmas-2026-release/">Linux Mint 27 Adrien Cinnamon – What can we expect from the new Christmas 2026 release</a></h5><blockquote><p>We are rapidly approaching the end of the year, and for GNU/Linux users, one of the significant annual events around Christmastime is the release  [...]</blockquote></li> Nov 10 15:53
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.reallinuxuser.com | Linux Mint 27 Adrien Cinnamon – What can we expect from the new Christmas 2026 release -Nov 10 15:53
schestowitz[TR2]https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:00
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.thelayoff.com | Heard from a colleague that IBM may be stopping H1B and L1 sponsorship. Has anyone else heard about this? - post regarding IBM layoffsNov 10 19:00
schestowitz[TR2]"Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]Only IBM Consulting and B9 (and below). B10 and are above not part of it.Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]17 minutes ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @de+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +1 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]@cxNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]True!Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]And keep the heat on any VIOLATORS re: H1Bs, visas, etc. by REPORTING them until they're ALL GONE from American soil!Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]https://travel.state.gov/en/report-visa-fraud.htmlNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]https://www.ice.gov/topics/immigration-fraud-prosecutionsNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]https://tips.uscis.gov/Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]33 minutes ago by FAFONov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @dc+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] 0 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]https://www.reddit.com/r/IBM_Employees/s/7QHK6fAwNhNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]1 hour ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @d4+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +2 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]It is just for consultingNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]It does not announce an equivalent company-wide ban covering:Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]IBM ResearchNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]IBM InfrastructureNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]IBM SoftwareNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]IBM SystemsNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]2 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @d1+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]@cz Well shiver me timbersNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]2 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @d0+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +5 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]@cv here you go https://www.newsweek.com/green-card-h1b-visa-update-ibm-ending-certain-sponsorships-12694698Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]2 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]| 5 reactions (+5/-0) | ReplyNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @cz+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +3 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]@cv Check employee-resources-faqs-visa page on w3Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]2 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]| 3 reactions (+3/-0) | ReplyNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @cy+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +9 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]Yup true.. all Visa holders given 2 options - either go to other location/country where IBM have delivery center or resign. Decision by employee to be taken by 11/30. If resigning then last working day would be 12/31/2026. And if planning to relocate and keep the job then need to leave US at max by 06/30/2027Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]3 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @cx+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +1 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]@cv Don’t know if this influenced IBM, but it sure sounds like the White House is talking directly about IBMNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/09/enhancing-program-integrity-and-integrity-and-interagency-coordination-in-the-administration-of-the-h-1b-nonimmigrant-visa-program/Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]3 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @cw+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]@ct until some proof is presented this is hearsay at bestNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]3 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @cv+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] -1 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]@cs Unfortunately TRUENov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]3 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @ct+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]This cannot be true. This absolutely false.Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]3 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]| 3 reactions (+0/-3) | ReplyNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @cs+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +6 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]@bf I think we both know IBM isn't doing this because its the right thing to do (it is of course). They're doing it because they figured out how it will save them more money so Arvind can add on to his $30M payout in 2027.Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]4 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @cj+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +4 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]New US rule. now H1B visa if you layoff US workers. That is the reason. So not by their choice but by their ugly actions.Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]5 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]| 4 reactions (+4/-0) | ReplyNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @ce+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +1 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]@c4 across Untied States. Manager got to know about it late last nightNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]6 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @cb+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]@ax yes list bu and locations or it’s not trueNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]7 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]| 3 reactions (+2/-1) | ReplyNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @c4+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +9 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]while this is a good thing for tech (as its abused by tech firms), its not going to bring IBM jobs back to the US I am afraid. More it signals that IBM now feel that they can move the jobs into India directly (even lower cost), then having the job in the US bu an H1B (higher cost to the job in India).Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]So its a step in the right direction but about 10 years too lateNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]10 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]| 11 reactions (+10/-1) | ReplyNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @bf+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +3 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]Which departments or BUs have these been sent to?Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]13 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]| 3 reactions (+3/-0) | ReplyNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @ax+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +2 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]Malarkey!Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]14 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @ar+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]@ap NoNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]14 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @aq+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +1 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]What about IBM hired contractors working for IBM clients? Are they impacted?Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]14 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @ap+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +6 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]@ak Employees have been asked to find new Project OR Job outside USA(within IBM) or outside IBM asap. IBM won’t entertain visa people after June 2027.Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]15 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @an+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +1 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]Any update on India transfer and deadline?Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]15 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]| 1 reaction (+1/-0) | ReplyNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @am+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +1 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]@ah find new project? but why? or find new job?Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]15 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @ak+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +11 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]Yes it’s true . All H1B , L1 and even I-140 employees have been asked to leave the firm by June 2027.Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]15 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @aj+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]@OP Yes I heard it as well . All H1B and I-140 approved employees have been told to either leave or find new protect . It will be starting soon but they have deadline time till June 2027 to take any action .Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]If they couldn’t act before the deadline all would be terminated with immediate effect .Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]15 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @ah+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +3 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]Anyone has more details about dates, timelineNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]16 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @ad+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +5 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]TrueNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]16 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:01
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @ac+1m71dtsbkNov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2] +5 Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]Its true.Nov 10 19:01
schestowitz[TR2]"Nov 10 19:01
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://travel.state.gov/en/report-visa-fraud.html )Nov 10 19:02
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.ice.gov | Immigration Fraud Prosecutions | ICENov 10 19:02
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-tips.uscis.gov | Secure Tip Evidence UploadNov 10 19:02
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-RedditNov 10 19:02
schestowitz[TR2]https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1m6z2d5ntNov 10 19:02
schestowitz[TR2]"I don’t think they want that out there just yetNov 10 19:02
schestowitz[TR2]3 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:02
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @gx+1m6z2d5ntNov 10 19:02
schestowitz[TR2] +2 Nov 10 19:02
schestowitz[TR2]stop spamming this board with links to every single reddit thread.Nov 10 19:02
schestowitz[TR2]9 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:02
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @fw+1m6z2d5ntNov 10 19:02
schestowitz[TR2] +5 Nov 10 19:02
schestowitz[TR2]Distinguished Brown-tonguesNov 10 19:02
schestowitz[TR2]17 hours ago by AnonymousNov 10 19:02
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @eb+1m6z2d5ntNov 10 19:02
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schestowitz[TR2]@cg Why is this being implemented in such a way? This will make the favoritism, nepotism, and cronyism even worse. The system is ripe for corruption and will make it even easier for people to engage in corrupt practices while hiding their actions behind a more complicated and less transparent process. It will become much harder to identify or challenge such behavior. Is this really the best our so-called “world-class” HR departNov 10 19:02
schestowitz[TR2]ment can come up with? We are observing them cover up their actions and strength a corrupt system in real time.Nov 10 19:02
schestowitz[TR2]Are they doing this on purpose to compel people to leave? To avoid another layoff? Attrition in Albany has to be at all time highs under Huiming’s supervision. It feels like they are trying to avoid a layoff but making people want to leave on their own volition.Nov 10 19:02
schestowitz[TR2]"Nov 10 19:02
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.whitehouse.gov | Enhancing Program Integrity and Integrity and Interagency Coordination in the Administration of the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Program – The White HouseNov 10 19:03
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.thelayoff.com | What’s the distinguished engineer path? - post regarding IBM layoffsNov 10 19:07
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