●● IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Saturday, August 23, 2025 ●● ● Aug 23 [00:07] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.6 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/) ● Aug 23 [01:08] *acer-box__ (~acer-box@freenode-h4odne.ldvb.0amm.hij1op.IP) has joined #techbytes [01:09] *acer-box has quit (Ping timeout: 120 seconds) [01:09] *techrights-sec1 has quit (Ping timeout: 120 seconds) [01:10] *techrights-sec1 (~quassel@freenode-h4odne.ldvb.0amm.hij1op.IP) has joined #techbytes ● Aug 23 [02:19] *thiel3 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [02:55] *FANTOM has quit (Ping timeout: 120 seconds) ● Aug 23 [09:08] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [09:25] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Aug 23 [10:01] schestowitz[TR2] "" [10:01] schestowitz[TR2] " [10:02] schestowitz[TR2] I reacted with sadness to this news, too. [10:02] schestowitz[TR2] I reflected a bit why, and I came to the conclusion that losing him would be a very big loss because at the core he is somebody who cares a lot about things which I do care about, too. Losing him would feel like losing a friend. [10:02] schestowitz[TR2] He often has a stunning clarity. Years ago, I had some brief exchange with him and he mentioned climate change and did that with a clarity which suddenly made things much clearer for me - even if I was aware of the problem before. But he has somehow the capability to see through half-truths and at the same time he is somebody who uses his power of intellect for the good of us all, or at least intends that. I think in this regard, h [10:02] schestowitz[TR2] e is, putting all other differences away, similar to Greta Thunberg, which is gifted with the same kind of unfazed clarity. (They also have in common that they are both civil right activists, if you visit https://stallman.org, you'll see that it is not only about software). [10:02] schestowitz[TR2] So he, even if he is autistic, feels in a way very friendly and caring about the world, even if he expresses himself more in abstract concepts. Things like "software freedom" sound abstract but they relate to things I can do or can't do. I have experienced first-hand that using free software e.g. in matters of health information can make a huge, possibly life-preserving difference. [10:02] schestowitz[TR2] So, in short, I think he is defending our rights, which because of the importance of software are just an important part of civil rights. [10:02] schestowitz[TR2] I immensely like that there are people which do care about others, about our course as a collective, and about the greater good. In a way, this is what only makes civilization possible. And that's of course not only Stallman but also all the GNU people who contribute to that here. A big "Thank you" to all of them! [10:02] schestowitz[TR2] u/Alexander_Selkirk avatar [10:02] schestowitz[TR2] Alexander_Selkirk [10:02] schestowitz[TR2] [10:02] schestowitz[TR2] " [10:02] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-stallman.org | Richard Stallman's Personal Page [10:02] schestowitz[TR2] https://old.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/1709rey/richard_stallman_talks_red_hat_ai_and_ethical/ [10:02] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-old.reddit.com | Richard Stallman Talks Red Hat, AI, and Ethical Software Licenses at GNU Birthday Event - FOSS Force : linux ● Aug 23 [12:49] schestowitz[TR2]
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    Calibre 8.9 Released with Improved Annotations and Plugin Filtering
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    Two weeks after the previous 8.8 update, Calibre, the beloved open-source e-book management software, has rolled out version 8.9, which brings some useful tweaks, plus much-needed fixes.

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    FFmpeg 8.0 Arrives With Whisper Filter, Vulkan Encoders
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    One of the headline additions is a new Whisper filter, expanding FFmpegs toolset for audio processing. On the video side, theres fresh support for animated JPEG XL encoding through libjxl, along with an enhanced FLV v2 format that now handles multitrack audio and video as well as modern codecs.

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    Ahoy, This Is openSUSE
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    Their main job is pretty simple: give you a quick tour of whats new and offer some handy links to post-install tools. How useful they really are, though, depends on who you ask. Personally, I find them a bit of an annoying feature, but plenty of folks probably appreciate having them around. Anyway.

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    BSD Now 625: Build Cluster Speedup
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    Why FreeBSD is the Right Choice for Embedded Devices, The Day GlusterFS Tried to Kill My Career, DragonFly DRM updated, NetBSD on Raspberry Pi, Speed up suspend/resume for FreeBSD, Revisiting ZFS's ZIL, separate log devices, and writes, One of my blog articles featured on the BSD Now podcast episode, New build cluster speeds up daily autobuilds, and more

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    • [13:14] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.bsdnow.tv | 625: Build Cluster Speedup ● Aug 23 [14:26] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@36imbvshpgubk.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Aug 23 [20:02] schestowitz[TR2] > Afternoon all, [20:02] schestowitz[TR2] > [20:02] schestowitz[TR2] > I shall wait for more information and make a decision. [20:02] schestowitz[TR2] > [20:02] schestowitz[TR2] > Today I had essentially "volunteers are not covered by the 2010 Equality Act" [20:02] schestowitz[TR2] > from the Equality Advisory Support Service by email. [20:02] schestowitz[TR2] > [20:02] schestowitz[TR2] > Regards ● Aug 23 [21:33] *Now talking on #techbytes [21:33] *Topic for #techbytes is: Welcome to the official channel of the TechBytes Audiocast [21:33] *Topic for #techbytes set by schestowitz!~roy@haii6za73zabc.irc at Tue Jun 1 20:21:34 2021 [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k3a5j2ae [21:51] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k3a5j2ae ) [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] "AK is not Welch (by far) - and I never admired Welch... I actually consider him from the generation of CEOs that started to ruin the American corporate culture. [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] But AK is so mediocre and there's nothing positive about him that comparing him to Welch is not even a thing. [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] 8 hours ago by Anonymous [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] | 11 reactions (+11/-0) | Reply [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @c9+1k3a5j2ae [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] +5 [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] Under Welch, GE Capital ballooned, masking weaknesses in GEs core businesses. That house of cards made the company look unstoppable in the 80s and 90s but left it fragile and overextended. [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] Sounds like what Alvind is doing [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] 8 hours ago by Anonymous [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] | 5 reactions (+5/-0) | Reply [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @c8+1k3a5j2ae [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] @ae [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] thing through acquisitions rather than doubling down on its strongest businesses, which created integration challenges, culture clashes, and layers of complexity. While some acquisitions helped, many didnt deliver the expected synergy or growth, and the result was a company that struggled with identity, efficiency, and market relevance. [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] In short, just as GE lost its edge by spreading too wide and losing sight of its strengths, IBM risks the same trap if acquisitions and reorganizations dont align tightly with a clear, focused strategy. [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] 8 hours ago by Anonymous [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | Reply [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @c7+1k3a5j2ae [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] +4 [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] @ae [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] GE Appliances is in name only. They are now owned and may be Haier. [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.geappliances.com/haier/ [21:51] schestowitz[TR2] " [21:52] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.geappliances.com | Haier Products - GE Appliances [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k3c1bhhm [21:52] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k3c1bhhm ) [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] " [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] American tech and non tech companies need a large pool of fresh cheap blood to replace expensive dinosaurs; thats why H1B program exists; it will only go bigger even with T.ru-p [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] 32 minutes ago by Anonymous [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+2/-1) | Reply [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ae+1k3c1bhhm [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] OP, you are being replaced by younger, cheaper, hungrier H1.Bs [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] 48 minutes ago by Anonymous [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | Reply [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ad+1k3c1bhhm [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] H1B posicions fill a need for hardy workers that show up to duty stations and do not fight RTO needed for.company success. They are here to work and not complaint. If work force was hardy by locals, we would have no needig hear. [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] 1 hour ago by Anonymous [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+2/-1) | Reply [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @aa+1k3c1bhhm [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] +4 [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] @a5 [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] We need to look into what universities are teaching, so they educate people aiming at usability in the job market. [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] We also need to make sure universities don't privilege foreign students over Americans and they don't receive money from the likes of Q_a_t_a_rrr, hire professors that teach kids to not love the good USA and teach mmm_aa__rr_xxx ist bb ss instead. [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] How come so many kids with college education have such distorted ideas? [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] 1 hour ago by Anonymous [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] | 4 reactions (+4/-0) | Reply [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @a7+1k3c1bhhm [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] 0 [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] @OP [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] I wish many American born kids would stop wasting their money going for degrees that are (...forgive me for what I am about to say...) useless, like all this DEI stuff, social cr-p science studies, x or y continent studies, advanced poetry in the bathroom studies, community organizing and mar_xi_st touchy feelings studies, journalism with a lot of bias studies, influencer like the Kardashians from a to z curriculum, the world is go [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] ing to end due to climate change so I want to be c_r_a_zy like Greta certification, how to be a filmmaker so that nobody watches Hollywood movies anymore because nobody came up with a good scrip or idea in 30 years and we live out of Seinfeld and Friends replays studies, and many other "very substantial" programs. [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] They then get into debt and some po_li_ti_ci_an_s come with a plan to forgive their choices, I mean, their student debt, because poor folks, they can't land a job despite of their such wonderful degrees in higher education and choices, but it's everyone else's fault, so the rest of us need to pay for it. [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] We wouldn't have such talent gap if American kids would make more employable choices. [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] IMHO. [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] | 4 reactions (+2/-2) | Reply [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @a6+1k3c1bhhm [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] +3 [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] It's about time that American students were given priority for jobs (their parents are US taxpayers) instead of the lies and BS from tech companies like IBM, Microsoft, Meta, Google etc. which make it a priority to hire foreign graduates. [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] International students should be sent back home after they have completed their studies. There might be the exceptional few but by and large, they should not be offered any US jobs. We have enough qualified grads who need IT and tech jobs in the US. The international students could work in the local company subsidiaries in their home countries and that usually works out just fine. Almost all the tech companies have offices in place [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] s like China, India etc. [21:52] schestowitz[TR2] " ● Aug 23 [22:57] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.6 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/)