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  • It is, at least in my view, impossible to derive a...
    It is, at least in my view, impossible to derive any consistent claim interpretation principles from the Board of Appeal decisions that have (purportedly) applied G 1/24.

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    I don't know much about trailers but I'm pretty certain trailer hitch pivot points can pivot about both the vertical and horizontal axes (otherwise trailers would never be able to go over bridges). The patentee's argument that [02:14] schestowitz[TR2] "yaw rate" and the claimed "the rate of angular trailer deflection about the hitch pivot point" were distinct seems pretty weak to this
    • [02:14] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-ipkitten.blogspot.com | First use of G 1/24 to broaden clear claim language (T 1849/23) - The IPKat [02:14] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-ipkitten.blogspot.com | First use of G 1/24 to broaden clear claim language (T 1849/23) - The IPKat [02:34] schestowitz[TR2] "To the political activists within NixOS: [02:34] schestowitz[TR2] I get it. You are using NixOS as a tool for pushing your political agenda. [02:34] schestowitz[TR2] You feel the need to yell, and rant, and throw temper tantrums about people who dont share your exact opinions. [02:34] schestowitz[TR2] And you are happy to see NixOS burn to the ground if it earns you Virtue Signaling Points(tm). [02:34] schestowitz[TR2] But I would consider it a personal favor if you could dial back the crazy just a few notches. There is a lot of other news in the Tech world right now and I simply do not have the time to cover your most recent attempt at destroying your Linux Distro today. [02:34] schestowitz[TR2] Perhaps you could put a lid on it and save up all your Righteous Leftist Anger (tm) until some time in December? Thats usually a slower news month and I might be able to pencil you in for some coverage at that time." [02:34] schestowitz[TR2] "Ubuntu *could* reverse their decision to integrate the Rust core utility clones (at least until they are actually ready and tested) but I doubt they would do that. [02:34] schestowitz[TR2] The problem is, the decision to include the Rust Clones was not done for the usual reasons a software organization does things. [02:34] schestowitz[TR2] Rust Clones do not benefit end users. [02:34] schestowitz[TR2] Nor attract new customers. [02:34] schestowitz[TR2] Nor do they save the company money or resources (in fact the added support load of in-polished software likely would increase costs). [02:34] schestowitz[TR2] The Rust Clones were forced into the system, before they were ready, for the same reasons cult members make displays of their faith. [02:34] schestowitz[TR2] Removing the Rust Clones now would be seen as an attack on that cult the Rust Cult prohibits the questioning or criticism of Rust so the Rust Clones will likely stay in Ubuntu. [02:34] schestowitz[TR2] Its bizarre, but that appears to be the situation." ● Nov 14 [05:11] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [05:45] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [05:51] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes ● Nov 14 [06:49] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Nov 14 [07:13] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [07:19] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [07:51] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@7h7y9yu8y5zjw.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Nov 14 [08:15] schestowitz[TR2] Between the HIRE Act and IBMs new $100k visa fee, sending jobs overseas just got way more expensive [08:15] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.reddit.com/r/IBM/comments/1ownc23/between_the_hire_act_and_ibms_new_100k_visa_fee/ [08:15] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-Reddit - The heart of the internet [08:16] schestowitz[TR2] " [08:16] schestowitz[TR2] Ex-IBM director alleges termination part of Black executive purge [08:16] schestowitz[TR2] A 26-yr. old black executive?? No other way to describe that aside from DEI hire. She's going to lose her case. https://www.hcamag.com/us/news/general/ex-ibm-director-alleges-termination-part-of-black-executive-purge/554921 [08:16] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.hcamag.com | Ex-IBM director alleges termination part of Black executive purge | HRD America ● Nov 14 [10:34] schestowitz[TR2]
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    Canonical Expands Ubuntu Pro Coverage, Bringing LTS Support to 15 Years
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    Canonical has significantly expanded the scope of its enterprise offering by extending the Ubuntu Pro Legacy add-on, an extension to the Ubuntu Pro program that provides additional years of security maintenance after the standard LTS and ESM periods end, thereby extending the total lifecycle for Ubuntu LTS releases to 15 years.

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    LibreOffice 25.8.3 Released with 70 Bug Fixes Across Writer, Calc, and Impress
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    Change-tracking reliability has also been strengthened, addressing inconsistencies in interdependent tracked edits and improving ODF markup in character-style operations.

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    Mozilla Thunderbird 145 Brings Microsoft Exchange Support
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    One of the most notable additions is that the app now supports Exchange Web Services natively. This long-awaited feature simplifies the connection to corporate email systems, eliminating the need for third-party extensions. The update also allows manual configuration of EWS accounts directly within the Account Hub.

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    Tails 7.2 Released with Tor Browser 15.0 and Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS
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    The updates highlight is the upgrade to Tor Browser 15.0.1, introducing a trio of interface improvements inherited from Firefox 140. These include vertical tabs, tab groups, and a redesigned address bar with enhanced search.

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    • [12:25] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-linuxiac.com | Tails 7.2 Released with Tor Browser 15.0 and Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS ● Nov 14 [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] "Rijswijk, 13 November 2025 [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] sc25016hp [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] Staff Committee Elections 2026 - Update [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] No proposals for amendments received. [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] Candidates to the Election Committee still sought. [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] Dear colleagues, [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] Following up on our earlier publication, we would like to inform you that we received [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] no proposals for amendments to the 2023 election rules by the published deadline of [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] Wednesday, 12 November at noon. [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] This implies that, apart from updating the dates to reflect the December 2025 General [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] Assembly (GA), the 2023 election rules are deemed maintained for the upcoming 2026 [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] election. [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] So far, we have received less than the minimum of five candidates required to run the [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] election. We kindly invite staff who want to contribute to the organisation of these [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] elections to come forward by sending an email to dhstcom@epo.org before the [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] published deadline of next week Wednesday, 19 November at noon. This will allow us [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] to publish a final agenda for the General Assembly on 4 December 2025. [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] Timeline (unchanged): [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] - Wednesday, 19 November, noon: Deadline for candidates for the Election [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] Committee to step forward (via email to dhstcom@epo.org). If there would be [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] insufficient candidates, the LSCTH will extend this period. [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] - Friday, 21 November: Publication of the GA agenda, including: [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] o The list of candidates for the Election Committee; [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] o The proposed final text for the 2026 election rules: starting from the [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] election rules as adopted in March 2023, with only the dates updated to [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] reflect the December 2025 GA. [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] - Thursday, 4 December: General Assembly [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] (online, a specific meeting invitation will follow) [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] Kind regards, [13:10] schestowitz[TR2] Your Local Staff Committee The Hague" ● Nov 14 [14:42] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes ● Nov 14 [15:07] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [15:12] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [15:14] schestowitz[TR2] "Brett Wilson provides a bespoke service for individuals seeking advice or representation in relation to SRA investigations & solicitor disciplinary" [15:14] schestowitz[TR2] no new cases for them [15:14] schestowitz[TR2] no business [15:14] schestowitz[TR2] now they try a nbew sales pitch [15:14] schestowitz[TR2] while SRA investigates them [15:51] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Nov 14 [17:20] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [17:33] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1ka0h0hhd [17:33] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1ka0h0hhd ) [17:33] schestowitz[TR2] " [17:33] schestowitz[TR2] Call it whatever you want but Im sick of my neighborhood turning into little Bombay [17:33] schestowitz[TR2] Its not just where I am [17:33] schestowitz[TR2] Its all over this country [17:33] schestowitz[TR2] People cant get married and have families like they used to [17:33] schestowitz[TR2] Instead they take someone from India and they sponsor their families and they come here and procreate pricing people out from buying their own houses [17:33] schestowitz[TR2] " [17:34] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Nov 14 [18:47] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@36imbvshpgubk.irc) has joined #techbytes [18:50] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) ● Nov 14 [19:40] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@6x334gk5tvc5c.irc) has joined #techbytes [19:43] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) ● Nov 14 [22:46] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.6 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/)