●● IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 ●● ● Dec 18 [00:43] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [00:53] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@28zhuu2v47wgn.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 18 [01:16] *jacobk (~quassel@dt7mrnex4e9nw.irc) has joined #techbytes [01:39] *jacobk has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) ● Dec 18 [02:30] *jacobk (~quassel@syp65ggum2ibk.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 18 [09:02] *jacobk has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [09:04] *jacobk (~quassel@syp65ggum2ibk.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 18 [10:25] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [10:36] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@28zhuu2v47wgn.irc) has joined #techbytes [10:40] schestowitz[TR2] "'Crosses the line from free speech to hate speech': Islamophobic graffiti condemned | SBS News" [10:40] schestowitz[TR2] x https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/crosses-the-line-from-free-speech-to-hate-speech-islamophobic-graffiti-condemned/dxyvbxsc3 [10:40] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.sbs.com.au | 'Crosses the line from free speech to hate speech': Islamophobic graffiti condemned | SBS News [10:41] schestowitz[TR2] "Apple celebrates computer science week, empowering future innovators" [10:41] schestowitz[TR2] x https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/apple-celebrates-computer-science-week-empowering-future-innovators-1847590 [10:41] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.deccanchronicle.com | Apple celebrates computer science week, empowering future innovators [10:43] schestowitz[TR2] "Using open-source AI, sophisticated cyber ops will proliferate" [10:43] schestowitz[TR2] x https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/using-open-source-ai-sophisticated-cyber-ops-will-proliferate/ [10:43] schestowitz[TR2] # bs [10:43] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.aspistrategist.org.au | Using open-source AI, sophisticated cyber ops will proliferate | The Strategist ● Dec 18 [12:51] schestowitz[TR2]
[12:51] schestowitz[TR2][12:51] schestowitz[TR2]We have addressed over 180 individual issues, our bug tracker has the full list. Notable changes include: [...]
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[14:32] schestowitz[TR2][14:32] schestowitz[TR2]The level or 'band' of SystemReady SR used by modern Ampere-based arm64 workstations and servers means you can install any out-of-the-box Linux distributions, as long as they provide an arm64-compatible installer.
[14:32] schestowitz[TR2]Ubuntu has some of the most complete support for arm64, so I went to download a Live CD ISO I could flash to a USB stick, to install on my test Thelio Astra. For server installs (with no GUI), either 4k or 64k page sizes, there are easily-findable ISOs: [...]
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[15:00] schestowitz[TR2]Fedora Asahi Remix 41 is now available, delivering Fedora Linux 41 to Apple Silicon Macs. This release is the result of ongoing collaboration between the Fedora Asahi SIG and the Asahi Linux project. Fedora Asahi Remix was first introduced at Flock 2023 and made its debut later in December with Fedora Asahi Remix 39. [15:00] schestowitz[TR2] A major highlight of this release is support for x86 and x86-64 emulation, opening the door for AAA games on Apple Silicon hardware. This is made possible with the inclusion of the new Vulkan 1.4 driver, which brings improved compatibility and performance for gaming. Beyond that, Fedora Asahi Remix 41 delivers solid device support, including high-quality audio that works right out of the box. [15:00] schestowitz[TR2]
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[15:00] schestowitz[TR2][15:00] schestowitz[TR2]Fedora Asahi Remix 41 is out now bringing the most polished version of Linux for Apple Silicon Macs, along with support for AAA gaming. It's developed in collaboration between the Fedora Project and Asahi Linux.
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[15:26] schestowitz[TR2][15:26] schestowitz[TR2]After seven years of steady evolution, PeerTube, a decentralized video hosting platform developed as an alternative to centralized ones such as YouTube, is taking a significant step forward by releasing PeerTube v7.
[15:26] schestowitz[TR2]The highlight a completely revamped UI. Over the past years, PeerTubes original Black-and-Orange design and terminology gradually took shape, influenced by both necessity and community input. Now, the platform has stepped back to define a more intentional visual identity.
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[17:52] schestowitz[TR2][17:52] schestowitz[TR2]Kali Linux 2024.4, a Debian-based distribution aimed at advanced penetration testing and security auditing, is now available for download, marking the distributions fourth major update of the year.
[17:52] schestowitz[TR2]The spotlight in this release falls on adopting Python 3.12 as the default interpreter. While the transition took time due to compatibility testing, it marks a significant upgrade for developers and pentesters alike.
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[18:16] schestowitz[TR2][18:16] schestowitz[TR2]In close collaboration with the Asahi Linux team, the Fedora Project announced the general availability of Fedora Asahi Remix 41, the latest update that brings the brand-new Fedora Linux 41 release to Apple Silicon Macs.
[18:16] schestowitz[TR2]Along with the comprehensive improvements introduced in Fedora Linux 41, the Remix also debuts x86/x86-64 emulation integration, thereby enabling AAA gaming on Apple Silicon hardware.
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[18:20] schestowitz[TR2][18:20] schestowitz[TR2]My take on these questions is that to me there are two fundamental differences: [...]
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[18:22] schestowitz[TR2][18:22] schestowitz[TR2]A fresh release of the minimalist and very lightweight Alpine Linux is here, with support for Chinese LoongArch64 CPUs.
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