●● IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Monday, November 17, 2025 ●● ● Nov 17 [01:38] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1ka7m9489 [01:38] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1ka7m9489 ) [01:38] schestowitz[TR2] " [01:38] schestowitz[TR2] How about we import less people? Why is that controversial? We have no obligation to India [01:38] schestowitz[TR2] 45 minutes ago by Anonymous [01:38] schestowitz[TR2] | no reactions | Reply [01:38] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @a3+1ka7m9489 [01:38] schestowitz[TR2] 0 [01:38] schestowitz[TR2] @a1 [01:38] schestowitz[TR2] The post talked about the disparity among H1B and how theres widespread discrimination against the Hindus because lower qualified candidates had reserved seats. [01:38] schestowitz[TR2] This is a major issue and needs to be addressed. [01:38] schestowitz[TR2] 47 minutes ago by Anonymous [01:38] schestowitz[TR2] | no reactions | Reply [01:38] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @a2+1ka7m9489 [01:38] schestowitz[TR2] 0 [01:38] schestowitz[TR2] Does Alvind have his Indian Henchmen monitoring? [01:38] schestowitz[TR2] " [01:39] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1ka0h0hhd [01:39] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1ka0h0hhd ) [01:39] schestowitz[TR2] " [01:39] schestowitz[TR2] Newark is a sh1thole. If you are trying to brag, you failed. [01:39] schestowitz[TR2] NJ Overall is a high priced dump. Enjoy your new Governor [01:39] schestowitz[TR2] 42 minutes ago by Anonymous [01:39] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | Reply [01:39] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @pj+1ka0h0hhd [01:39] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [01:39] schestowitz[TR2] @pg [01:39] schestowitz[TR2] You proved my point? Why Import people 7,000 miles away many who don't have the same hygiene practices as us? [01:39] schestowitz[TR2] 44 minutes ago by Anonymous [01:39] schestowitz[TR2] | 1 reaction (+1/-0) | Reply [01:39] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ph+1ka0h0hhd [01:39] schestowitz[TR2] -1 [01:39] schestowitz[TR2] @pf [01:39] schestowitz[TR2] Well you havent seen my neighborhood growing up in Mobile. [01:39] schestowitz[TR2] If I didnt move to my grandparents in Little Rock for middle and high schools, Id be just like them in mobile. [01:39] schestowitz[TR2] For comparison, I have never seen Indians in Newark where I am now remotely behaving like the all white people in Mobile. [01:39] schestowitz[TR2] " [01:50] schestowitz[TR2] "The Linux Kernel team is finalizing Kernel Guidelines for Tool [AI] Generated Content. [01:50] schestowitz[TR2] A few key things to know: [01:50] schestowitz[TR2] - Usage of AI systems (including chatbots) is going to be officially allowed in all aspects of Linux Kernel development (including writing new code and generating change logs). [01:50] schestowitz[TR2] - AI code can be treated, by reviewers, like any other contribution. [01:50] schestowitz[TR2] - Code reviewers can now suggest a better [AI chatbot] prompt instead of suggesting better code. [01:50] schestowitz[TR2] - These guidelines have been reviewed and approved by the key kernel leadership. [01:50] schestowitz[TR2] - There is already AI generated code in the Linux Kernel. [01:50] schestowitz[TR2] Kernel contributors have been using tooling to generate contributions for a long time. [01:50] schestowitz[TR2] " [01:51] schestowitz[TR2] "The new slogan from the Python Software Foundation is Python is for EVERYONE. [01:51] schestowitz[TR2] As part of that marketing campaign, Python has been posting pictures to social media. [01:51] schestowitz[TR2] Those pictures, of everyone Python is for, include: [01:51] schestowitz[TR2] 12 black women. [01:51] schestowitz[TR2] 4 black men. [01:51] schestowitz[TR2] And thats it. [01:51] schestowitz[TR2] No white people. No Asians. Just 16 black people (predominantly women). [01:51] schestowitz[TR2] Now, Im going to go out on a limb here and say that black women probably do not account for 75% of Python developers. [01:51] schestowitz[TR2] I then scrolled through the last few months of Python social media posts just to see if this was a fluke and eventually found ONE posted picture which added to the diversity of everyone: [01:51] schestowitz[TR2] 1 gay white guy being ridden by an inflatable unicorn. [01:51] schestowitz[TR2] What all of this means Ill leave as an exercise for the reader." [01:52] schestowitz[TR2] "The @EFF [01:52] schestowitz[TR2] is hosting a book release event for We will rise again, a book of speculative fiction focused on progressive social change and environmental activism. [01:52] schestowitz[TR2] The Electronic Frontier Foundation is moving further and further from anything even remotely computer related now they seem focused, primarily, on promoting Leftist politics." ● Nov 17 [02:04] *lightbringer has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [02:07] *MinceR` (~lb@iyhwsi75rjzuq.irc) has joined #techbytes [02:07] *MinceR` is now known as lightbringer [02:56] *lightbringer has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [02:59] *MinceR` (~lb@iyhwsi75rjzuq.irc) has joined #techbytes [02:59] *MinceR` is now known as lightbringer ● Nov 17 [03:23] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1ka0h0hhd [03:23] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1ka0h0hhd ) [03:23] schestowitz[TR2] " Again you proved my point [03:23] schestowitz[TR2] Why bring more in ? [03:23] schestowitz[TR2] 1 hour ago by Anonymous [03:23] schestowitz[TR2] | no reactions | Reply [03:23] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @pr+1ka0h0hhd [03:23] schestowitz[TR2] 0 [03:23] schestowitz[TR2] @ph what hygiene practices is worse than what you find here in sfo? Ppl shiiiityy in streets is common place here. [03:23] schestowitz[TR2] 1 hour ago by Anonymous [03:23] schestowitz[TR2] | no reactions | Reply [03:23] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @pn+1ka0h0hhd [03:23] schestowitz[TR2] 0 [03:23] schestowitz[TR2] @pj [03:23] schestowitz[TR2] Well at 60 I dont get to choose which dept hire me. I have seen my picky coworkers collect unemployment and remain jobless so Im just grateful I found something that will last few more years. Kudos that you are doing better than us. [03:23] schestowitz[TR2] " [03:52] schestowitz[TR2] just a note... the ibm office near the clinic here that always seemed empty is now a Cannon office. [03:52] schestowitz[TR2] Canon (japan)? [03:52] schestowitz[TR2] [03:52] schestowitz[TR2] * Loaded log from Sun Nov 16 11:54:47 2025 [03:52] schestowitz[TR2] [03:52] schestowitz[TR2] yeah ● Nov 17 [08:53] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes ● Nov 17 [09:09] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [09:48] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [09:50] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [09:56] *psydruid has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) ● Nov 17 [10:07] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Nov 17 [12:26] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes ● Nov 17 [13:41] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [13:47] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [13:50] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Nov 17 [14:05] schestowitz[TR2] To those among ... http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/first-use-of-g-124-to-broaden-clear.html?showComment=1763302648681#c900498119652879944 [14:05] schestowitz[TR2]
  • @proof of the pudding and @pedros [14:05] schestowitz[TR2] To those among ...
    @proof of the pudding and @pedros

    To those among the patent monopoly practitioners for whom a tenet as to the scope of claims is the broader the better , this decision is a stern warning that the broader may also be the weaker (see the French saying: " qui trop embrasse mal treint").

    As to EPO internal documents for examiners guidance, this is not so s [14:05] schestowitz[TR2] ecret. For
    • [14:05] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-ipkitten.blogspot.com | First use of G 1/24 to broaden clear claim language (T 1849/23) - The IPKat [14:33] schestowitz[TR2] As to the problem of the clarity of dependent clai... http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/insufficiency-resulting-from-mutually.html?showComment=1763289233044#c8522632705597902454 [14:33] schestowitz[TR2]
  • As to the problem of the clarity of dependent clai...
    As to the problem of the clarity of dependent claims not properly checked at grant, please refer to T 866/24.

    The problem is by far not recent. As Art 84 is not a ground of opposition, checking the clarit [14:33] schestowitz[TR2] y of dependent claims, as such and in combination with the independent claim, is often forgotten or left aside. It helps increasing production/productivity, so why bother..
    • [14:33] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-ipkitten.blogspot.com | Insufficiency resulting from mutually exclusive definitions: The repercussive effect of dependent claims (T 0878/23) - The IPKat ● Nov 17 [16:22] schestowitz[TR2] "Loss of purchasing power and below all benchmarks [16:22] schestowitz[TR2] The President has tabled in the General Consultative Committee (GCC) meeting of 17 November a document on Review report on the salary adjustment. [16:22] schestowitz[TR2] The consultation was substandard. PD4.3 made high-level a presentation in a first technical meeting on 17 October 2025 and refused to provide a copy of the slides. On 22 October, a second technical meeting took place during which the Compensation & Benefits could not share the draft CA document CA/79/25 making any exchange on the content impossible. The document was tabled on 31 October in the GCC and no meeting ever took place in [16:22] schestowitz[TR2] advance to discuss it. [16:22] schestowitz[TR2] This new salary adjustment procedure has, for the first time ever in the history of the EPO produced a systemic unequal treatment of staff in the different places of employment by not respecting the [16:22] schestowitz[TR2] purchasing power parities. [16:22] schestowitz[TR2] Over the period 2020-2025, Germany has even seen more severe capping than other places of employment creating lasting damage to the comparative purchasing power. Overall, all places of employment lost purchasing power in contradiction with the promises made by the President in 2020. [16:22] schestowitz[TR2] The average salary growth only reached -0.2% below Eurozone inflation and should be put in perspective with the fact that it is -0.4% lower than the planned +0.2% above inflation, and a difference of -0.7% to inflation +0.5% rather than the -0.3% predicted in the Financial Study 2019. [16:22] schestowitz[TR2] The parallelism with national civil servants is broken and all places of employment score below the benchmark with the Coordinated Organisations (COs) and the European Union (EU) institutions. [16:22] schestowitz[TR2] The results confirmed what the staff representation said in 2020: The Office already has the worst career system of any International Organisation. It will now also have the worst salary adjustment method. [16:22] schestowitz[TR2] See the review report on salary adjustment method here. [16:22] schestowitz[TR2] Read more in these written comments we sent to the members of the GCC. [16:22] schestowitz[TR2] Sincerely yours," ● Nov 17 [18:35] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@yu29f4abyrsnc.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Nov 17 [21:51] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.6 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/) ● Nov 17 [23:37] *acer-box____ (~acer-box@freenode-ugpmel.ldvb.0amm.hij1op.IP) has joined #techbytes [23:37] *acer-box__ has quit (Ping timeout: 120 seconds)