●● IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 ●● ● May 12 [02:36] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [02:40] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@atu2uhbvxaeyw.irc) has joined #techbytes ● May 12 [03:10] *schestowitz-TR (~acer-box@uwb8s9bfzeyh4.irc) has joined #techbytes ● May 12 [05:36] *humundr has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) ● May 12 [06:45] *Now talking on #techbytes [06:45] *Topic for #techbytes is: Welcome to the official channel of the TechBytes Audiocast [06:45] *Topic for #techbytes set by schestowitz!~roy@haii6za73zabc.irc at Tue Jun 1 20:21:34 2021 ● May 12 [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1krb83dwr#replies [07:00] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1krb83dwr#replies ) [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] " [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] Fire all the execs! Who needs 'em [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] | no reactions | Reply [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @db+1krb83dwr [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] Brooks, who worked at IBM for 26 years before her [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] termination last year, also accused the company of [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] preferential treatment of South Asian employees [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] over Black employees. [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] South Asian employees? Hmmmmmm. . . which country, pray tell? [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] IBM Accused of Axing Black Executives After Trump DEI Orders -- [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/ibm-accused-of-firing-black-executives-after-trump-dei-orders [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] May 4, 2026, 5:35 PM CDT; Updated: May 5, 2026, 9:59 AM CDT [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] By: Robert Iafolla [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] Principal Legal Reporter [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] A former IBM vice president accused the technology company of illegal race discrimination by firing Black executives to appease the Trump administration in the wake of its anti-DEI efforts. [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] Annette Brooks alleged in her lawsuit Monday that International Business Machines Corp. fired five of its seven Black executives soon after the administration rolled out directives opposing diversity, equity , and inclusion initiatives. [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] Brooks said she was one of three Black vice presidents at IBMall of whom got the ax at the same time. [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] The allegations that IBM purged the company of most of its Black executives echo accusations of racially motivated firings levied against the Trump administration, which the White House has denied. [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] An IBM spokesperson called the lawsuit baseless, saying race played no part in the decision to end Brooks employment with the company. [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated by IBM and is entirely inconsistent with our culture and values, Miki Carver said in the statement. [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] Brooks claimed that IBMs race-based terminations to satisfy the Trump administration were part of an effort to remain favored by the Defense Department and other agencies with large contracts with the company. [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] She filed her lawsuit alleging violations of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act in US District Court for the Southern District of New York. [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] Brooks, who worked at IBM for 26 years before her termination last year, also accused the company of preferential treatment of South Asian employees over Black employees. [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] Shes represented by the Law Office of Laura Wong-Pan PLLC. [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] The case is Brooks v. IBM Corp., S.D.N.Y., No. 26-03664, complaint filed 5/4/26: https://www.bloomberglaw.com/public/desktop/document/BrooksvInternalBusinessMachinesCorporationDocketNo726cv03664SDNYM?doc_id=X75DI7K2CMK8S59961KH8JNU1GQ [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] (Updates with company comments in paragraphs five and six. The article originally published May 4.) [07:00] schestowitz[TR2] " [07:01] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-news.bloomberglaw.com | IBM Accused of Axing Black Executives After Trump DEI Orders (1) [07:01] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.bloomberglaw.com | [07:05] schestowitz[TR2] Re: New articles in libreplanet list [07:05] schestowitz[TR2] > New articles have been approved by moderators and are visible on the [07:05] schestowitz[TR2] > libreplanet list. You may want to take a look. [07:10] schestowitz[TR2] " [07:10] schestowitz[TR2] What I know is that I don't use it. There are many proprietary models that one can install locally, I am not using such. [07:10] schestowitz[TR2] Why would I be looking into those that I cannot even install locally? [07:10] schestowitz[TR2] There is no point there for me to rely on remote services. [07:10] schestowitz[TR2] See here: https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/who-does-that-server-really-serve.html " [07:10] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/who-does-that-server-really-serve.html ) ● May 12 [08:33] *FANTOM (~fantom@freenode-asa.ci7.v1ickb.IP) has joined #techbytes ● May 12 [09:23] *humundr (~dracos@spnyw2fxpi54g.irc) has joined #techbytes [09:32] *MinceR has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [09:33] *MinceR (~mincer@bringer.of.light) has joined #techbytes [09:33] *irc.techrights.org sets mode +a #techbytes MinceR ● May 12 [10:23] schestowitz[TR2] " [10:23] schestowitz[TR2] Technical, back in the 1800s, homeopathy was on par with alopathy and [10:23] schestowitz[TR2] osteopathy, but got turned into quackery fairly recently [10:23] schestowitz[TR2] Now it is pure quackery. The Univeristy of Michigan used to (IIRC) be [10:23] schestowitz[TR2] homeopathic but got a huge 'grant' with strings attached from the early [10:23] schestowitz[TR2] stages of big pharma to switch entirely to alopathy in exchange for [10:23] schestowitz[TR2] proto big pharma building (and stocking) a large medical library for them. [10:23] schestowitz[TR2] In the 1990s, big pharma funded some acupuncture studies (by trained [10:23] schestowitz[TR2] accurpuncturists not random quacks) with the intention to debunk it. [10:23] schestowitz[TR2] The final round of studies was going to cover hormone and related treatements. [10:23] schestowitz[TR2] The early resutls were quite good, so the funding was pulled so as not [10:23] schestowitz[TR2] to distract from the massive investments then on the way for HRT. [10:23] schestowitz[TR2] Accupuncture is not sticking needles in people, it is knowing WHERE and WHY [10:23] schestowitz[TR2] to put a few needles not a whole fucking bag of them randomly. [10:23] schestowitz[TR2] In Michigan only MDs could offer accupuncture, but aside from that, there [10:23] schestowitz[TR2] was no requirement for any knowledge of acupuncture or even TCM -- [10:23] schestowitz[TR2] not even a single minute of documented training. [10:23] schestowitz[TR2] But I've ranted about that before. [10:23] schestowitz[TR2] " [10:55] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1krb83dwr#replies [10:55] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1krb83dwr#replies ) [10:55] schestowitz[TR2] " [10:55] schestowitz[TR2] 0 [10:55] schestowitz[TR2] This is what Trump and his goons have decreed. [10:55] schestowitz[TR2] 10 minutes ago by Anonymous [10:55] schestowitz[TR2] | no reactions | Reply [10:55] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ee+1krb83dwr [10:55] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [10:55] schestowitz[TR2] Fire all the execs! Who needs 'em [10:55] schestowitz[TR2] " ● May 12 [12:49] schestowitz[TR2] gitla" [12:49] schestowitz[TR2] checking [12:49] schestowitz[TR2] Yep from 2020 [12:49] schestowitz[TR2] Some entry level articles about EPO somewhere would help when trying to reach [12:49] schestowitz[TR2] out to mainstream media; the ongoing staff strikes are a good opportunity [12:49] schestowitz[TR2] for that [12:49] schestowitz[TR2] " [12:49] schestowitz[TR2] Seems it cites Techrights regarding the illegal kangaroo 'court' https://thinkfide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/The-Unitary-Patent-Package_WEB-26.04.pdf ● May 12 [21:32] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kr24aeev [21:32] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kr24aeev ) [21:32] schestowitz[TR2] "epeatedly posting pro-IBM AI-generated drivel is lazy. But maybe all that hair on your palms makes it hard to type. You gotta lay off those badges... [21:32] schestowitz[TR2] 3 hours ago by Anonymous [21:32] schestowitz[TR2] | 5 reactions (+5/-0) | Reply [21:32] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @zp+1kr24aeev [21:32] schestowitz[TR2] +3 [21:32] schestowitz[TR2] The result of having monkeys design and produce these tools. [21:32] schestowitz[TR2] I did deal with Indians before, full of Hot Air and bullsh-t. [21:32] schestowitz[TR2] 4 hours ago by Anonymous [21:32] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+3/-0) | Reply [21:32] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @zj+1kr24aeev [21:32] schestowitz[TR2] +11 [21:32] schestowitz[TR2] @za [21:32] schestowitz[TR2] oh? Arvind himself complained about how bad these tools are. Was he being lazy? Was he "IBM bashing"? [21:32] schestowitz[TR2] AskIT and AskIBM both have NPS scores worse than -50. This is worse than the score you'd give a root canal. [21:32] schestowitz[TR2] And AskHR is so bad it can't figure out the difference between sick days and vacation days. HR tools that cannot understand basis HR concepts - that's rich. Arvind called this POS out too. [21:32] schestowitz[TR2] AskSales was designed by Indian teams to meet their low standards and not surprisingly the US sales team just avoids it. Terrible. The sellers tell me they prefer third party tools because AskSales doesn't meet their needs. As in any third party tool. [21:32] schestowitz[TR2] The above were all built using IBM AI tech. They are trash. No wonder IBM has had to rebrand Anthropic's Claude as "Bob" - IBM cannot d [21:32] schestowitz[TR2] "eliver a single AI on its own that isn't useless. But that is what you get when you have useless people like Fourie building these tools. You get what you pay for." [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1krapms83 [21:34] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1krapms83 ) [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] "This play on an old quote applies directly to you: you can lead the Pipmunks social media intern to the truth, but you cant make them think. [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] 1 hour ago by Anonymous [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | Reply [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @h7+1krapms83 [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] @gz And you're on a layoff board asking why everyone's so negative. And posting AI drivel like that's supposed to change anyone's attitude. Are you really that stupid? Go do your magic on JK's cr---h. [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | Reply [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @h2+1krapms83 [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] -4 [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] @gh [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] Youre on a layoff board accusing people of being anti-white and calling executives Dear Leader, then telling others to stop with the nonsense. That is rich. turning every thread into personal attacks, race-baiting, and fantasy CEO fan fiction is not analysis. Its bitterness with a keyboard. IBM has real issues to discuss, but this kind of garbage makes the discussion d-mber, not better. [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] | 4 reactions (+0/-4) | Reply [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @gz+1krapms83 [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] +4 [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] @ga ibm stock is tanking, ibm software is designed by people who hate humans [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] 3 hours ago by Anonymous [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] | 4 reactions (+4/-0) | Reply [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @gr+1krapms83 [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] +4 [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] @ga compared to the next CEO - the despicable Rob Thomas - sure. But thats about it. Arvind is in over his head just like Ginny was. Hes also an anti-white r@cist p1g to boot. IBM stock prices will jump for a few hours once he leaves - until Rob is announced as the next Dear Leader. Also, stop with your nonsense. This is a layoff board where people come to discuss layoffs, not cheerlead for Dear Leader. [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] " [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1krem51md [21:36] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1krem51md ) [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] " [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] Mr Gerstner would definitely not approve of that attitude. You probably would have been fired. [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] 8 minutes ago by Anonymous [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] | no reactions | Reply [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @aj+1krem51md [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] -1 [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] @a7 [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] Zero. But I am only 23 and joined IBM last year. If I do not get patents, I will learn as much as I can and increase my skillset. [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] My work ethic is second to none. I go to the office at least 3X a week sometimes 4 and I am there all day. I do not coffee badge. [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] I want to live up to the high standards that Mr Gernstner demanded and now Arvind demands. [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] I was inspired by Mr Gernstners book and how he rescued IBM from extinction [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] 13 minutes ago by Anonymous [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] | 1 reaction (+0/-1) | Reply [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ah+1krem51md [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] 0 [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] @a4 [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] Good job! [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] I will leave it to that. lol! [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] 24 minutes ago by Anonymous [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] | no reactions | Reply [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ag+1krem51md [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] @OP I too used to work really hard, until I had an epiphany. Since then my behavior at the IBM shithole has been guided by the motto: "When in a shithole, do as the sh--s do." [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] 29 minutes ago by Anonymous [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] | 1 reaction (+1/-0) | Reply [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @af+1krem51md [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] @a4 nobody believes you because nobody- not even you - is this naive. [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] 1 hour ago by Anonymous [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] | 1 reaction (+1/-0) | Reply [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ac+1krem51md [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] @a4 Your self-adulation is off-putting and your advice is useless. We all know how many badges you have and we don't give a sh-t. How many patents do you have? You have yet to answer that question. [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] How many patents do you have? [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | Reply [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @a7+1krem51md [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] Is the @a4 Indian pest for real ? Go away, mo--n !!!! [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | Reply [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @a6+1krem51md [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] -5 [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] My first line keeps telling me I am well on my way to a Band 7. Just listen to the T&O All hands. Joane and Jim K always say upskill. That is what I am doing [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] Over 75 hours of learning so far, 27 Badges and I will be leading this year for the Watson X challenge. And be available. I am always ready to take on new projects, lead standups and maintain our Monday boards. [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] | 5 reactions (+0/-5) | Reply [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @a4+1krem51md [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] +3 [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] @OP are you in Albany? [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+3/-0) | Reply [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @a3+1krem51md [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] +3 [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] Unfortunately, That's the reality with IBM specially in SVL Lab where people get ahead by su-king !! [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] Not a single person I have witnessed who got promoted in last 3-4 years promoted because of their work but because they "su-ked well". IBM is declining just because of this fact, just see how many VP's and directors here are family and friends and how well they sideline capable and talented people. it's insane and come to an end soon when revenues and profits fall apart. [21:36] schestowitz[TR2] " [21:44] schestowitz[TR2]
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    The Debian projects latest Bits from the release team newsletter has a goal which may not sound very big, but will mean significant extra effort in a direction that could prove to be a valuable extra security measure.

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    • [21:44] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.theregister.com | Debian 14 cracks down on unreproducible packages ● May 12 [23:28] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1krapms83#replies [23:28] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1krapms83#replies ) [23:28] schestowitz[TR2] "This play on an old quote applies directly to you: you can lead the Pipmunks social media intern to the truth, but you cant make them think. [23:28] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [23:28] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | Reply [23:28] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @h7+1krapms83 [23:28] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [23:28] schestowitz[TR2] @gz And you're on a layoff board asking why everyone's so negative. And posting AI drivel like that's supposed to change anyone's attitude. Are you really that stupid? Go do your magic on JK's cr---h. [23:28] schestowitz[TR2] "