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    Long-range Wi-Fi HaLow gateway offers OpenWrt and dual GbE
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    Morse Micros 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.

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  • Commons Stories: Part 4

    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.

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  • Linux Mint 27 Adrien Cinnamon What can we expect from the new Christmas 2026 release

    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 [...]

    • [15:53] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.reallinuxuser.com | Linux Mint 27 Adrien Cinnamon What can we expect from the new Christmas 2026 release - ● Nov 10 [19:00] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1m71dtsbk [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 layoffs [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] " [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Only IBM Consulting and B9 (and below). B10 and are above not part of it. [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 17 minutes ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | no reactions | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @de+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] @cx [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] True! [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! [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] https://travel.state.gov/en/report-visa-fraud.html [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.ice.gov/topics/immigration-fraud-prosecutions [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] https://tips.uscis.gov/ [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 33 minutes ago by FAFO [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+2/-1) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @dc+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 0 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.reddit.com/r/IBM_Employees/s/7QHK6fAwNh [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 1 hour ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | no reactions | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @d4+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] It is just for consulting [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] It does not announce an equivalent company-wide ban covering: [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] IBM Research [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] IBM Infrastructure [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] IBM Software [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] IBM Systems [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @d1+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] @cz Well shiver me timbers [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @d0+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +5 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] @cv here you go https://www.newsweek.com/green-card-h1b-visa-update-ibm-ending-certain-sponsorships-12694698 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 5 reactions (+5/-0) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @cz+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +3 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] @cv Check employee-resources-faqs-visa page on w3 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+3/-0) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @cy+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +9 [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 06/30/2027 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 3 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 9 reactions (+9/-0) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @cx+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] @cv Dont know if this influenced IBM, but it sure sounds like the White House is talking directly about IBM [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/ [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 3 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 1 reaction (+1/-0) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @cw+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] -2 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] @ct until some proof is presented this is hearsay at best [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 3 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+0/-2) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @cv+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] -1 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] @cs Unfortunately TRUE [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 3 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 1 reaction (+0/-1) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ct+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] -3 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] This cannot be true. This absolutely false. [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 3 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+0/-3) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @cs+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +6 [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. [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 4 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 6 reactions (+6/-0) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @cj+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +4 [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. [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 5 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 4 reactions (+4/-0) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ce+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] @c4 across Untied States. Manager got to know about it late last night [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 6 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+2/-1) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @cb+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] @ax yes list bu and locations or its not true [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 7 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+2/-1) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @c4+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +9 [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). [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] So its a step in the right direction but about 10 years too late [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 10 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 11 reactions (+10/-1) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @bf+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +3 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Which departments or BUs have these been sent to? [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 13 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+3/-0) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ax+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Malarkey! [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 14 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ar+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] @ap No [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 14 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @aq+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] What about IBM hired contractors working for IBM clients? Are they impacted? [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 14 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 1 reaction (+1/-0) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ap+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +6 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] @ak Employees have been asked to find new Project OR Job outside USA(within IBM) or outside IBM asap. IBM wont entertain visa people after June 2027. [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 15 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 6 reactions (+6/-0) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @an+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Any update on India transfer and deadline? [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 15 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 1 reaction (+1/-0) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @am+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] @ah find new project? but why? or find new job? [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 15 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 1 reaction (+1/-0) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ak+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +11 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Yes its true . All H1B , L1 and even I-140 employees have been asked to leave the firm by June 2027. [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 15 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 11 reactions (+11/-0) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @aj+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +8 [19:01] 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 . [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] If they couldnt act before the deadline all would be terminated with immediate effect . [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 15 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 8 reactions (+8/-0) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ah+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +3 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Anyone has more details about dates, timeline [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 16 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 5 reactions (+4/-1) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ad+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +5 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] True [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] 16 hours ago by Anonymous [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] | 5 reactions (+5/-0) | Reply [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ac+1m71dtsbk [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] +5 [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] Its true. [19:01] schestowitz[TR2] " [19:02] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://travel.state.gov/en/report-visa-fraud.html ) [19:02] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.ice.gov | Immigration Fraud Prosecutions | ICE [19:02] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-tips.uscis.gov | Secure Tip Evidence Upload [19:02] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-Reddit [19:02] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1m6z2d5nt [19:02] schestowitz[TR2] "I dont think they want that out there just yet [19:02] schestowitz[TR2] 3 hours ago by Anonymous [19:02] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+3/-0) | Reply [19:02] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @gx+1m6z2d5nt [19:02] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [19:02] schestowitz[TR2] stop spamming this board with links to every single reddit thread. [19:02] schestowitz[TR2] 9 hours ago by Anonymous [19:02] schestowitz[TR2] | 14 reactions (+8/-6) | Reply [19:02] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @fw+1m6z2d5nt [19:02] schestowitz[TR2] +5 [19:02] schestowitz[TR2] Distinguished Brown-tongues [19:02] schestowitz[TR2] 17 hours ago by Anonymous [19:02] schestowitz[TR2] | 5 reactions (+5/-0) | Reply [19:02] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @eb+1m6z2d5nt [19:02] schestowitz[TR2] +4 [19:02] 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 depart [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. [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 Huimings supervision. It feels like they are trying to avoid a layoff but making people want to leave on their own volition. [19:02] schestowitz[TR2] " [19:03] -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 House [19:07] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.thelayoff.com | Whats the distinguished engineer path? - post regarding IBM layoffs ● Nov 10 [21:45] *FANTOM has quit (Ping timeout: 120 seconds) ● Nov 10 [22:06] *FANTOM (~fantom@freenode-0m9.8g1.bp0598.IP) has joined #techbytes [22:07] *parsifal has quit (Quit: Leaving) [22:15] *FANTOM has quit (Ping timeout: 120 seconds) [22:25] *FANTOM (~fantom@freenode-0m9.8g1.bp0598.IP) has joined #techbytes [22:54] *parsifal (~parsifal@2bkxv6kskvi2i.irc) has joined #techbytes