●● IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 ●● ● Jul 30 [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1tKdzA69 [00:17] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1tKdzA69 ) [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] ""Yes. These are science experiments, what we used to call "pure research" as opposed to "applied research" and certainly differentiated from "development", the other half of R&D. Yet these id--tic press releases would have you believe that we are not only in the development stage but getting close to the product release phase. Utter hogwash. Microsoft, Google, Intel all engaging in the same tomfoolery. We're as close to a real qua [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] ntum computer as we are to a Mr Fusion. [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+3/-0) [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @iiv+1tKdzA69 [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] @qju+1tKdzA69 [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] Let's forget about "useful general purpose" for a minute, because to be fair you have to walk before you can run. Focusing on the walking part, it would be nice to see a quantum computing design that could actually be built outside of a specially-equipped laboratory, and that could actually solve even one type of problem in a consistent, accurate and reliable manner. [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] Right now, quantum computers don't satisfy any of those conditions. They require custom, or at the very least, single-source components and materials. They require cooling to superconductive conditions. And as far as I know, there is no problem in any space for which a real life quantum computing solution actually exists. [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] In theory, quantum computers can quickly factor large integers. Great...how about showing me a quantum computer that actually does it? Give me a keyboard and a screen, and let me type in a large number for Watson Q (or whatever the he-l IBM calls it) to factor, and display an answer. Where is it? Skip the keyboard and screen, and just put up a PC in front of it with a web server so the public can see it work. If IBM has anything, t [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] hey should be able to show it off in this manner. Can they do it in 1 year? 10 years? 20? I dunno, maybe they can. [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] 3 hours ago by Anonymous [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] | 1 reaction (+1/-0) [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @cpe+1tKdzA69 [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] +5 [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] That's the source for I [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] IBM's DOWNFALL. Becoming a hyping politician leading Research and neglecting innovations that matter. The System 360 Research innovations are over. IBM keeps buying companies for billions while Research is useless. Close Research at least save a few billions... [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] 6 hours ago by Anonymous [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] | 5 reactions (+5/-0) [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @lcn+1tKdzA69 [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] +3 [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] Quantum has been the biggest failure ever. Im starting to think it's disinformation on purpose, maybe to make other countries invest time and money into something that's not viable in anyway and never will be. [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] 8 hours ago by Anonymous [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+3/-0) [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @sbz+1tKdzA69 [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] +6 [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] The question is, how much did IBM bribe the producers of the show to mention IBM and quantum computing . It is a desperate publicity stunt to have that mumbling idi0T spew nonsense. [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] 11 hours ago by Anonymous [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] | 8 reactions (+7/-1) [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @sgb+1tKdzA69 [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] +10 [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] There is zero chance we have a useful general purpose quantum computer in the next decade. Not from IBM not from anyone. 20-30 years out it's harder to say but even for that there are enormous obstacles that have to be overcome around noise and error correction. [00:17] schestowitz[TR2] " [00:18] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1tHNH3Ym [00:18] schestowitz[TR2] " [00:18] schestowitz[TR2] For the 2nd Q earnings call IBM spelled out both long term debt, and IGF debt [00:18] schestowitz[TR2] Long term debt = 46.9 billion [00:18] schestowitz[TR2] IGF debt = 10.6 billion [00:18] schestowitz[TR2] Also note they had 16.3 billion in cash and securities on hand [00:18] schestowitz[TR2] 1 hour ago by Anonymous [00:18] schestowitz[TR2] | no reactions [00:18] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @3mqa+1tHNH3Ym [00:18] schestowitz[TR2] 0 [00:18] schestowitz[TR2] how much is debt, and how much is igf which gets listed as debt? [00:18] schestowitz[TR2] " [00:19] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1tHNH3Ym ) [00:56] *jacobk has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) ● Jul 30 [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] > Hello Roy, [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] > [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] > Before we can help you with your query, we need some information from [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] > you. If you have already provided this information in your original [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] > e-mail, you don't need to do anything and we'll get back to you. [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] > [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] > * *What do you need help with?* Please state your query clearly.** [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] The libelous account trying to link me to terrorism needs to be removed. [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] > * *What is your full username?* You'll find this information in your [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] > welcome email. [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] I don't have a username. I don't do social medial. The account "schestowitz" in your instance uses my name, photo, site etc. It's not a parody account. [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] > * *What is the e-mail you used to register with?* Send your e-mail [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] > from the same address if you can.** [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] The account was not created using a @schestowitz.com account, i.e. it's a fake. [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] > Please mind that we can only help with accounts hosted on [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] > *mastodon.social* and *mastodon.online*. [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] > [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] > Once you get back to us with this information we'll try to get your [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] > problem solved as soon as we can. [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] > [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] > {#HS:2664838500-10465#} [02:18] schestowitz[TR2] Thanks for the help in advance. ● Jul 30 [04:02] *lightbringer has quit (*.net *.split) [04:02] *Kermit has quit (*.net *.split) [04:02] *Techrights-sec2 has quit (*.net *.split) [04:04] *lightbringer (mincer@freenode/user/lightbringer) has joined #techbytes [04:04] *Techrights-sec2 (~quassel@freenode-50vmi7.ldvb.0amm.hij1op.IP) has joined #techbytes [04:04] *Kermit (sid393220@freenode/user/kermit) has joined #techbytes ● Jul 30 [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1tKdzA69 [07:02] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1tKdzA69 ) [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] "" [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] I hear everyone on thru this thread about this being all hype or research money would be better spent elsewhere. Everyone is making good points. But we have to evolve and we need to take risks. I am hoping someday that we can make that big discovery someday that will make mankind better. I am concerned that we need to look out there for what appears today to be a pipe dream for our own survival. At the rate we are going, mankind [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] s survival on earth is not looking great due to wars and what we have done to our planet. [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] 1 hour ago by Anonymous [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+0/-2) [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @1lfb+1tKdzA69 [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] +5 [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] Sounds like well-timed PR post-earnings report. Would you like a bridge to go with that vaporware, because its just around the corner and youre gonna want to get in on this deal early and score a seat on our submarine to go see the Titanic [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] 5 hours ago by Anonymous [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] | 5 reactions (+5/-0) [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @1qwk+1tKdzA69 [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] 0 [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] Google, IBM make strides toward quantum computers that may revolutionize problem solving -- [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/quantum-computing-google-ibm-advances-60-minutes-transcript/ [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] 5 hours ago by Anonymous [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] | no reactions [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @1ddo+1tKdzA69 [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] +4 [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] @cpe+1tKdzA69 Yes. These are science experiments, what we used to call "pure research" as opposed to "applied research" and certainly differentiated from "development", the other half of R&D. Yet these id--tic press releases would have you believe that we are not only in the development stage but getting close to the product release phase. Utter hogwash. Microsoft, Google, Intel all engaging in the same tomfoolery. We're as close t [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] o a real quantum computer as we are to a Mr Fusion. [07:02] schestowitz[TR2] " [07:02] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.cbsnews.com | Google, IBM make strides toward quantum computers that may revolutionize problem solving - CBS News ● Jul 30 [09:53] schestowitz[TR2] >>> Suspended or actually deleted? [09:53] schestowitz[TR2] >>> [09:53] schestowitz[TR2] >>> I suppose screen shots or other relevant evidence have been reported [09:53] schestowitz[TR2] >>> to the police first. [09:53] schestowitz[TR2] >> [09:53] schestowitz[TR2] >> Yes, and I made copies. [09:53] schestowitz[TR2] >> [09:53] schestowitz[TR2] >> It seems they've deleted it. [09:53] schestowitz[TR2] > [09:53] schestowitz[TR2] > I don't suppose the Usenet harassment is related or relevant. Did that [09:53] schestowitz[TR2] > ever let up? [09:53] schestowitz[TR2] NNTP works differently. [09:56] schestowitz[TR2] >> [09:56] schestowitz[TR2] > [09:56] schestowitz[TR2] > Also, is there a marker indicating that the fraudulent account has been removed for being fraudulent? Would that even be helpful? [09:56] schestowitz[TR2] All the pages/posts are totally gone now. [09:56] schestowitz[TR2] This is the desired outcome because I don't need my face saying shit like unabomber is a good guy. or abusing rianne and my mom, with their photos uploaded! ● Jul 30 [11:00] schestowitz[TR2]
  • OpenSUSEs Aeon Desktop Release Candidate 3 (RC3) is Released with Full Disk Encryption

    The Aeon team has announced the release of Aeon Desktop Release Candidate 3 (RC3), the first version with Full Disk Encryption by default.

    • [11:00] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://ostechnix.com/opensuse-aeon-rc3-released/ ) [11:11] *IsambardPrince has quit (connection closed) ● Jul 30 [12:28] *geert (~geert@5unyzc4h23rka.irc) has joined #techbytes [12:38] *parsifal (~parsifal@6thegygyadsu4.irc) has joined #techbytes [12:38] *parsifal has quit (Quit: Leaving) ● Jul 30 [13:52] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@j9gt2haw74jrk.irc) has joined #techbytes [13:57] *psydroid2 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.4 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/) ● Jul 30 [15:26] schestowitz[TR2] "Dear Colleagues, [15:26] schestowitz[TR2] In the last six months, several actions have been undertaken by the administration related to the paper consumption. Substantial reduction of printer capacity by over 80% in late 2023, discontinuation of central printing and storage of (new) paper dossiers and absence of a file store in the new Berlin sub-office (C1). [15:26] schestowitz[TR2] All three actions occurred within half a year, the second and third essentially without warning or major explanations beyond the obvious tip that files may be printed by the examiners themselves. [15:26] schestowitz[TR2] The next far-reaching measure would obviously be the discontinuation of the Central File Store (CFS). The following discussion points appear vital: [15:26] schestowitz[TR2] How can colleagues with different working styles and/or medical conditions be accommodated? [15:26] schestowitz[TR2] How can quality within the meaning of legal certainty be assured for granted patents if annotations on paper are lost? After all, a sizable fraction of CFS-applications and patents in opposition are older than 10 years, pre-dating Ansera et al. [15:26] schestowitz[TR2] In this open letter to the President and Mr Rowan (VP1), we request a proper information policy allowing meaningful exchange of informed views as well as concrete measures rather than generic references to team managers and directors for "appropriate support" for "individual cases". [15:26] schestowitz[TR2] Sincerely yours, [15:26] schestowitz[TR2] The Central Staff Committee - CSC" ● Jul 30 [21:13] *IsambardPrince (~isambardprince@p9a7bfbzj6a68.irc) has joined #techbytes