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| schestowitz[TR2] | https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/libreplanet-discuss/2025-02/msg00013.html | Feb 20 08:25 |
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| -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-lists.gnu.org | Re: libreplanet-discuss Digest, Vol 176, Issue 2 | Feb 20 08:25 | |
| schestowitz[TR2] | " The Campaign Manager suggested me to tell my request in more detail. So it is time to tell it. | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | We need to talk about a topic or one more than topics. Because Free Software Movement is complex and we need to tell to end-users, developers, admins, artists and any other people who likes GNU and Free Software us better. And also we need to be organized. #fsf IRC Channel is a good place for this purpose I guess. Please tell me if there is another option also. | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | I suggest talking about the hacker culture, the rise of it and the MIT hacker school issue and the birth of Free Software Movement and also the birth of copyleft license. | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | Since we have many ideas to talk please let me know what to do and what we can talk more. | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | Thanks and happy hacking ! | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | Given the current threats to free software, science, critical thinking etc, perhaps we need to promote what we have in 2025 rather than looking at the past. | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | So we can have discussions around how free software is used in Open Science | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | AI is encroaching, do we want big tech in charge or smaller more open solutions (they exist, and work) | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | https://news.itsfoss.com/open-euro-llm/ | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | I know Carmen is working on MissionLibre, but is not ready to launch yet, I do get the feeling sometimes that we keep repeating ourselves, MissionLibre has the potential to onboard the next generation of developers BUT we need to get our act together so if someone asks to help, Projects need to have an easy to follow, friendly, inclusive* on boarding process, something I feel is seriously lacking and causing potential develope | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | rs / contributors to go elsewhere. | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | * The current attacks on DEI in the USA are NOT going to help with this in the slightest, so we need to raise OUR game to counter what is going on. | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | I think there is potential for lots of online workshops using IRC, big blue button and other technologies, we have those tools available just need to make more use of them. | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | What about previous LibrePlanet speakers can we involve them and get updates on projects for example. | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | I mentioned this before, but we do have things like hardware, software and document freedom days during the year, can we have events around that. | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | Paul | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | " | Feb 20 08:25 |
| -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-news.itsfoss.com | Open Euro LLM Is Europe's Bold Move Towards AI Independence | Feb 20 08:25 | |
| schestowitz[TR2] | https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/libreplanet-discuss/2025-02/msg00014.html | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | " | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | We are all on e-mail and this list, how about we communicate via e-mail. if we can't agree on a communications platform it is going to make it very difficult to organize anything bigger, | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | We hopefully have access to other tools such as etherpads to collate ideas. | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | We can already collaborate as we have all contributed to libreplanet and other projects in some way. | Feb 20 08:25 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | I have a contact who is setting up a big blue button server if that helps, just not sure when he will be able to sort it out. " | Feb 20 08:25 |
| -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-lists.gnu.org | Re: [xbbn] How Do We Reboot a Spirit of Cooperation & Collaboration? A L | Feb 20 08:25 | |
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| schestowitz[TR2] | https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jmge4e7x | Feb 20 12:10 |
| -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jmge4e7x ) | Feb 20 12:10 | |
| schestowitz[TR2] | "" | Feb 20 12:10 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | LOL ! | Feb 20 12:10 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | Microsoft already has a chip announced. Where is IBM's Alvind talking trash as usual (like a used car salesman) ? Link provided below : | Feb 20 12:10 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/microsoft-reveals-its-first-quantum-computing-chip-the-majorana-1/ar-AA1zoht4?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=dc6dd479ac274f74a957182f750189f8&ei=31 | Feb 20 12:10 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | 2 hours ago by Anonymous | Feb 20 12:10 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | | 5 reactions (+4/-1) | Feb 20 12:10 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | Post ID: @bh+1jmge4e7x | Feb 20 12:10 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | +9 | Feb 20 12:10 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | Too little, | Feb 20 12:10 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | Too late | Feb 20 12:10 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | Nothing new | Feb 20 12:10 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | For Big Blew. | Feb 20 12:10 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | Big Red | Feb 20 12:10 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | Went to AK’s head | Feb 20 12:10 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | A blue rinse | Feb 20 12:10 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | Will make it dead. | Feb 20 12:10 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | The executive bonuses continued, however, while the workers were PIPed or RA’d. | Feb 20 12:10 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | " | Feb 20 12:10 |
| -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-MSN | Feb 20 12:10 | |
| schestowitz[TR2] | https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jmhh38tg | Feb 20 12:37 |
| -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jmhh38tg ) | Feb 20 12:37 | |
| schestowitz[TR2] | " | Feb 20 12:37 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | The layoffs are a knee je-k reaction to panic. | Feb 20 12:37 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | IMHO….It has nothing to do with performance, not really. MS needs to recoup revenue as the wallet is a little light. Stacks and stacks of cash have been thrown at AI and quantum research. The cash reserves are a little light. Any company who announces a layoff usually gives you a stock bump as it shows investors “you are serious about where your money goes and are constantly assessing spending trends yada…yada..” | Feb 20 12:37 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | Let there be no doubt, the AI and quantum war against other companies is a serious race to the finish line. Microsoft has to win to stay on top, so MS feels the need to laser focus all revenue on it. Unfortunately those NOT let go have to pick up the work in light of those let go. So your upper performers now get burned out and if this is the status quo for too long, they themselves very well may leave. I mean MS peeps already put | Feb 20 12:37 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | in 60-80 hours per week as a norm already. How much more do you want them to work. The answer will be “much more” so the current performance metrics will be adjusted and workers will now be “goaled” on towing the company line and giving even more to pick up the slack. How far can you run as fast as you can? 100 yards? 200? a mile? whatever the answer is, you will eventually reach your limit. | Feb 20 12:37 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | Oh sure, there’s supposedly efforts to back fill with top talent from the outside but if there’s constant churn on layoffs, who’s going to want to jump on board? Yeah, it’ll be desperate people who need a job but for how long will they stay under such conditions? Just long enough to confidently put “I worked at MS” on the resume and then move on to somewhere not as demanding and more stable on retention and lets face it | Feb 20 12:37 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | , probably more money. | Feb 20 12:37 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | Disclaimer: There have been no animals injured during the writing of this post. | Feb 20 12:37 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | " | Feb 20 12:37 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | > thanks, will read | Feb 20 12:47 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | > | Feb 20 12:47 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | > Best wishes | Feb 20 12:47 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | <li> | Feb 20 13:20 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | <h5><a href="https://klarasystems.com/articles/why-freebsd-is-the-right-choice-for-embedded-devices/">Why FreeBSD is the Right Choice for Embedded Devices - Klara Systems</a></h5> | Feb 20 13:20 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | <blockquote> | Feb 20 13:20 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | <p>FreeBSD stands out as the ideal OS for embedded devices, offering true open-source freedom without GPL restrictions. With a permissive license, a robust community, and real-world adoption in high-performance systems, FreeBSD provides flexibility, reliability, and a streamlined development experience. Learn why more companies are choosing FreeBSD over Linux for their embedded solutions. </p> | Feb 20 13:20 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | </blockquote> | Feb 20 13:20 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | </li> | Feb 20 13:20 |
| -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-klarasystems.com | Why FreeBSD is the Right Choice for Embedded Devices - Klara Systems | Feb 20 13:20 | |
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| schestowitz[TR2] | Can AK be sent back to...never mind. | Feb 20 14:47 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | <li> | Feb 20 14:47 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | <h5><a href="https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/19/kde_plasma_63/">KDE Plasma 6.3 released – and 6.3.1 is already here</a></h5> | Feb 20 14:47 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | <blockquote> | Feb 20 14:47 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | <p>It's all happening in KDE land. KDE Plasma 6.3 arrived early last week. A few days later on Valentine's Day, the KDE Frameworks 6.11 joined in the fun. Then, just a day ago, as we write, a minor point release of the desktop followed, Plasma 6.3.1. This was all preceded by a minor point-release to the KDE Gear applications suite. Version 24.12.2 arrived just days earlier. </p> | Feb 20 14:47 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | </blockquote> | Feb 20 14:47 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | </li> | Feb 20 14:47 |
| -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.theregister.com | KDE Plasma 6.3 released – and 6.3.1 is already here • The Register | Feb 20 14:47 | |
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| schestowitz[TR2] | > certainly crazy stuff. but I do wonder whether it is worth wasting your | Feb 20 16:56 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | > time on all these non-technical issues, given there are only so many | Feb 20 16:56 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | > hours in a day. surely there are better ways to use your in-depth | Feb 20 16:56 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | > knowledge of open source and programming.... | Feb 20 16:56 |
| schestowitz[TR2] | Their objective is to stop me using my knowledge. I explained yesterday that ignoring them completely is not an option. | Feb 20 16:56 |
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