●● IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Thursday, December 16, 2021 ●● ● Dec 16 [00:50] *liberty_box has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [00:50] *rianne has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [00:53] *rianne (~rianne@suig26pxj59pi.irc) has joined #techbytes [00:53] *liberty_box (~liberty@suig26pxj59pi.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 16 [01:20] *psydroid4 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) ● Dec 16 [03:33] *GNUmoon2 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [03:48] *GNUmoon2 (~GNUmoon@5z2uahnzy3nww.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 16 [05:10] *u-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [05:33] *GNUmoon2 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [05:48] *Despatche has quit (Quit: Read error: Connection reset by deer) [05:49] *GNUmoon2 (~GNUmoon@fici29dumxqp6.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 16 [06:28] *DaemonFC has quit (connection closed) [06:29] *GNUmoon2 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) ● Dec 16 [07:25] *GNUmoon2 (~GNUmoon@f2uucmx8wdxxw.irc) has joined #techbytes [07:48] schestowitz
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    Amazon Luna runs on Windows and yet its hiring Linux gaming engineers
    [07:48] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.theverge.com | Amazon Luna runs on Windows and yet its hiring Linux gaming engineers - The Verge [07:48] schestowitz
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    When Amazons cloud gaming service Luna launched last October, the fact it ran on Windows set it apart. Unlike Google Stadia, it wouldnt necessarily need to convince developers to painstakingly port their games to an unproven platform. But it now appears that Amazon is considering a shift to Linux-based servers, too the company is hiring three software engineers to bring Windows games to Linux (via Phoronix).

    [07:48] schestowitz

    Like Valves Steam Deck an upcoming gaming handheld that also runs on Linux the idea isnt to abandon Windows games. Both the Steam Deck and Amazons seemingly new Luna initiative will still run Windows games, but both of them will do it through Valves Proton compatibility layer.

  • [07:49] schestowitz
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    Why ISO was retired, part-2
    [07:49] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 404 @ https://bkhome.org/news/202112/why-iso-was-retired-part-2.html">Why ) [07:49] schestowitz
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    It has been repeated so many times, not just in that forum thread, but elsewhere in the forum, that it is easier to extract vmlinuz, *.sfs and initrd files from an iso than it is from an img file.

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    Kodachi is the operating system for those who value privacy but don't want to learn Linux
    [08:50] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 404 @ https://www.techrepublic.com/article/kodachi-is-the-operating-system-for-those-who-value-privacy-but-dont-want-to-learn-linux/%22%3ekodachi ) [08:50] schestowitz
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    Do you veer toward the over-cautious when it comes to your privacy? Do you loathe the idea that you're being tracked by third-party cookies, and standard browsers and operating systems aren't capable of doing enough to keep you safe? At the same time, are you too busy to learn a new operating system?

    [08:50] schestowitz

    If that sounds like you, there's an operating system, created by a single developer (although it's based on Ubuntu), that goes out of its way to be the exact OS for such a use case. The platform in question is Kodachi Linux, and it has your back.

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    Pop!_OS 21.10 has landed!
    [08:52] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-blog.system76.com | System76 Blog Pop!_OS 21.10 has landed! [08:52] schestowitz
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    Previously when navigating to Applications, a full screen Application Wall would appear. In Pop!_OS 21.10, the Application Library opens in a small, searchable window over your current workspace. Like the former view, the Application Library can be opened from the top bar, a 4-finger swipe right on the trackpad, or by using Super + A on your keyboard. What this means for you: [..]

  • [08:55] schestowitz
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    Impressions of Linux Mint & elementary OS
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    [08:55] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 404 @ https://drewdevault.com/2021/12/14/Linux-Mint-and-elementary-OS.html">Impressions ) [08:55] schestowitz

    In a recent post, I spoke about some things that Linux distros need to do better to accommodate end-users. I was reminded that there are some Linux distros which are, at least to some extent, following my recommended playbook, and have been re-evaluating two of them over the past couple of weeks: Linux Mint and elementary OS. I installed these on one of my laptops and used it as my daily driver for a day or two each.

    [08:55] schestowitz

    Both of these distributions are similar in a few ways. For one, both distros required zero printer configuration: it just worked. I was very impressed with this. Both distros are also based on Ubuntu, though with different levels of divergence from their base. Ubuntu is a reasonably good choice: it is very stable and mature, and commercially supported by Canonical.

  • [08:59] schestowitz
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    Fixing a Tiny Corner of the Supply Chain
    [08:59] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.bunniestudios.com | Fixing a Tiny Corner of the Supply Chain bunnie's blog [08:59] schestowitz
    ● Dec 16 [09:00] schestowitz

    No product gets built without at least one good supply chain war story especially true in these strange times. Before we get into the details of the story, I feel its worth understanding a bit more about the part that caused me so much trouble: what it does, and why its so special.

  • [09:26] *GNUmoon2 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [09:28] *GNUmoon2 (~GNUmoon@eev6hfwssh84e.irc) has joined #techbytes [09:54] *GNUmoon2 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [09:58] *GNUmoon2 (~GNUmoon@8yxm9p3kgvpa6.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 16 [11:02] *DaemonFC (~daemonfc@389qztengum92.irc) has joined #techbytes [11:08] *psydroid4 (~psydroid@cqggrmwgu7gji.irc) has joined #techbytes [11:21] *DaemonFC has quit (Quit: Leaving) [11:48] schestowitz > Hi Roy, [11:48] schestowitz > [11:48] schestowitz > Hope this finds you well as christmas approaches. [11:48] schestowitz > [11:48] schestowitz > An idea I had yesterday is to write an "annual review" piece [11:48] schestowitz > called something like "My Year As A Digital Vegan". It could [11:48] schestowitz > be quite short and punchy, personal but with a few shoutouts [11:48] schestowitz > to global events too, and obviously focused on how software [11:48] schestowitz > freedom and digital rights issues play a part in that. [11:48] schestowitz > What do you think? The only constrain is that it would [11:48] schestowitz > need to be out over the xmas/NY period to be timely. [11:48] schestowitz > [11:48] schestowitz > all best, thanks, [11:48] schestowitz Hi, [11:48] schestowitz I'm very happy to hear from you. [11:48] schestowitz We mentioned you the other day and my friend is enjoying your book. [11:48] schestowitz Sorry I did not find time to reply in length to your last message; we have multiple series going at the moment, exposing corruption in Europe (EPO) and US (Microsoft). [11:48] schestowitz Yes, an article for the xmas/NY period would be great. I look forward to it. [11:48] schestowitz Regards, [11:50] schestowitz-TR another article, "My Year As A Digital Vegan", is on the way (soon) ● Dec 16 [12:10] *GNUmoon2 has quit (connection closed) [12:11] *GNUmoon2 (~GNUmoon@tjyeecr8dbswi.irc) has joined #techbytes [12:34] *tech_exorcist (~tech_exorcist@fici29dumxqp6.irc) has joined #techbytes [12:38] Techrights-sec Excellent. I look forward to the article ● Dec 16 [14:45] *psydroid4 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) ● Dec 16 [15:28] *tech_exorcist has quit (Quit: Disconnecting) ● Dec 16 [16:02] *GNUmoon2 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [16:04] *tech_exorcist (~tech_exorcist@6nvxnbfs9k26u.irc) has joined #techbytes [16:07] *tech_exorcist has quit (connection closed) [16:19] *GNUmoon2 (~GNUmoon@254g4tq7df99e.irc) has joined #techbytes [16:22] *tech_exorcist (~tech_exorcist@dhbexrjppffwu.irc) has joined #techbytes [16:36] *tech_exorcist has quit (connection closed) [16:37] *tech_exorcist (~tech_exorcist@8mxxuzpunkbzk.irc) has joined #techbytes [16:38] *tech_exorcist has quit (Quit: Disconnecting) ● Dec 16 [17:01] Techrights-sec back in a bit [17:01] schestowitz-TR might not be online as much tomorrow and today; birthday tomorrow, spoke a lot and did some little celebration, given the limitations\ [17:54] *psydroid4 (~psydroid@cqggrmwgu7gji.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 16 [18:13] *tech_exorcist (~tech_exorcist@irrpc3dkfh79s.irc) has joined #techbytes [18:56] *tech_exorcist has quit (Quit: Disconnecting) ● Dec 16 [19:07] schestowitz https://twitter.com/stautistic/status/1471521613208166405 [19:07] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-@stautistic: More like Microsoft Damage Control Force https://t.co/6p6U9oAswt [19:07] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-@schestowitz: They should mention #microsoft #windows being a principal culprit, but it might upset their partner https://t.co/0mrcQef2GY [19:08] schestowitz https://twitter.com/glynmoody/status/1471454395430850567 [19:08] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-@glynmoody: what a truly horrible human being... https://t.co/cjShojZkA7 [19:08] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-@schestowitz: NEWS #CommonDreams #Manchin Opinion | Will Multimillionaire Joe Manchin Help Kids Stay Out of Poverty? https://t.co/KmHLbTFEpE [19:08] schestowitz https://twitter.com/asssa3000gmail1/status/1471426232998891520 [19:08] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-@asssa3000gmail1: @schestowitz USD Sucks up more energy than any other currency in the world put together [19:08] schestowitz https://twitter.com/0xFreak71/status/1471421924504965121 [19:08] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-@0xFreak71: Counterterrorism, , . https://t.co/omrxJStJ2t [19:08] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-@schestowitz: NEWS #TheHill #Privacy #Surveillance #Zoom joins counterterrorism tech group https://t.co/IL7diBdtsx [19:08] schestowitz GyroGen(TM) (@GyroWaveGen_TM): "Less than even an expert witness gets paid! WAY too cheap for a multi-million dollar lawsuit where the lawyers get several million, win or lose! If prior art is the key to success then the reward for producing it should be at least $50K -$100K! No law firm would do it for less!" | nitter https://nitter.eu/GyroWaveGen_TM/status/1471316779226050568 #nitter | more in http://schestowitz.com/2021/12/16/#latest [19:09] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-nitter.eu | GyroGen(TM) (@GyroWaveGen_TM): "Less than even an expert witness gets paid! WAY too cheap for a multi-million dollar lawsuit where the lawyers get several million, win or lose! If prior art is the key to success then the reward for producing it should be at least $50K -$100K! No law firm would do it for less!" | nitter [19:09] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-schestowitz.com | Social Control Media Posts [19:54] *DaemonFC (~daemonfc@ppnzd78r6xqv6.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 16 [20:14] Techrights-sec ok, congratulations in advance ● Dec 16 [21:32] *DaemonFC has quit (connection closed) [21:32] *DaemonFC (~daemonfc@ppnzd78r6xqv6.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 16 [22:05] *u-amarsh04 has quit (connection closed) [22:31] *psydroid4 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s)