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    Linux Kernel 7.2 RC5 is Released: A Massive Update Hits the Tree
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    First, let's look at why this update is so big. Over one-third of the entire patch focuses on networking. This happened because many networking developers attended conferences during the previous week. So, they had a lot of "pent up work" to submit all at once. Most of these networking changes involve hardware drivers rather than core code.

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  • [09:57] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-Linux Kernel 7.2 RC5 is Released: A Massive Update Hits the Tree - OSTechNix ● Jul 30 [10:37] schestowitz[TR2]
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    Espressif begins mass production of ESP32-S31 wireless RISC-V SoC
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    Espressif has moved the ESP32-S31 into mass production, expanding its wireless microcontroller lineup with a dual-core RISC-V processor, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, Bluetooth Classic, and IEEE 802.15.4 connectivity. The new SoC targets smart-home hubs, audio devices, industrial automation, edge AI systems, and other connected applications requiring higher processing and wireless performance.

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  • [10:37] schestowitz[TR2] [10:37] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 520 @ https://linuxgizmos.com/espressif-begins-mass-production-of-esp32-s31-wireless-risc-v-soc/ ) ● Jul 30 [12:11] *parsifal (~parsifal@rpcdzuq4hszjw.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jul 30 [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kyhby5xg [13:08] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kyhby5xg ) [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] " and are the other Indian employees who replace the original Indians cheaper and better OR more expensive and worse ? [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] IBM India HR hiring is done primarily through the IBM India Friends and Family plan which means cheaper isn't always better AND the quality of the new hires is awful and going down steadily. [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] In the end, you get what you pay for. If You pay peanuts, you hire monkeys. That is Arvind's and Nickel's legacies at IBM - hiring monkeys. Which is why IBM is in the depressing state that it currently is. And it ain't coming back anytime soon. [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] 54 minutes ago by Anonymous [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | Reply [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @qz+1kyhby5xg [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] -1 [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] @p1 Im GenX. I have plenty of pride and respect for how I carry myself in my job. [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] 1 hour ago by Anonymous [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+1/-2) | Reply [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @qt+1kyhby5xg [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] +3 [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] @mb Indian employees are replacable.... by other Indian employees [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+3/-0) | Reply [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @qq+1kyhby5xg [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] +3 [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] Answer: Boomers have pride and respect in their job no matter the circumstances, something younger generation lacks. [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] 11 hours ago by Anonymous [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 5 reactions (+4/-1) | Reply [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @p1+1kyhby5xg [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] +3 [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] @mb Albany [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] 14 hours ago by Anonymous [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+3/-0) | Reply [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ng+1kyhby5xg [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] +8 [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] @m2 for the record, IBM only looks after it's executives . The US employees are considered TRASH. [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] And Indian employees are unreplaceable. [13:08] schestowitz[TR2] " ● Jul 30 [14:29] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [14:35] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [14:50] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [14:56] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jul 30 [15:12] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [15:14] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [15:20] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [15:28] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [15:34] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [15:35] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [15:47] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [15:49] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [15:55] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [15:59] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jul 30 [16:09] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [16:17] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [16:23] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [16:32] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [16:39] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [16:41] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jul 30 [20:17] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@kcvnmgbxt8eqq.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jul 30 [21:02] schestowitz[TR2]
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    Krita 5.3.3 Released!
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    On Android, version 5.3.3 lets you support Krita's development directly through the application. This goes through the Play Store, so if you have a device without Google services or are using a debug or nightly version of Krita, it won't be available and instead will show you donation links.

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    In return for supporting Krita, you'll be able to download resource bundles directly in the application, including the paid Digital Atelier bundle. The splash screen and welcome page will also tell you about the supporter packs or donation links. You are not required to make any purchases, no features are locked behind a paywall and you won't get nagged about it while you're actually working. You [21:02] schestowitz[TR2] can also of course still manually import resource bundles, the downloads are just a convenience feature.

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  • [21:02] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-krita.org | Krita 5.3.3 Released! | Krita [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kyt527w6 [21:34] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kyt527w6 ) [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] "Alvind is a barefaced mother trucking LIAR. [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] Oh wait, he's got a moustache....so he's just a mother trucking liar. [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] 1 hour ago by Anonymous [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] | 4 reactions (+4/-0) | Reply [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @a6+1kyt527w6 [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] We are liars [21:34] schestowitz[TR2] " [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kysry0sy [21:38] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kysry0sy ) [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] " [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] they also removed a lot internal job listings too [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] 1 hour ago by Anonymous [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] | 1 reaction (+1/-0) | Reply [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @aq+1kysry0sy [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] 0 [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] Not a big AK fan but this is a lie. There is a hiring freeze because of the current promotion cycle and should be lifted next month. [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+1/-1) | Reply [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @an+1kysry0sy [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] @a5 The hiring freeze is only applicable if you are not on Alvind's IBM India Friends and Family plan. [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+2/-1) | Reply [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @aj+1kysry0sy [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] +4 [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] I thought there was a massive hiring freeze company wide? [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] 4 hours ago by Anonymous [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] | 4 reactions (+4/-0) | Reply [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @a5+1kysry0sy [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] +5 [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] @OP Too funny ! Is the clueless id--t going to review each hire while he is sitting on his Indian style toilet every morning doing his business? [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] Is he going to run Zoom calls or Teams calls? [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] And will he be inviting his fellow senior executives to do these early morning lavatory sessions with him? [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] He's doing his business while making sure these IBM candidates are right for the business. LOL ! [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] "\ [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] " [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] New Hires [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] All new hires WW have to be approved Alvind and he wants a genuine business case. He doesn't even trust his direct report to sloths to make a good hire. [21:38] schestowitz[TR2] " [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kyq547cs [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] " [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] It's a fire sale [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] 5 hours ago by Anonymous [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | Reply [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ek+1kyq547cs [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] +3 [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] @e8 [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] Some naive IBM employees were fooled into filing ideas to be submitted as IBM patents for peanuts. Many employees used the incentive to game the system and file garbage patents. [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] The few good ones paid to enrich the cheaters. It is sad. [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] 7 hours ago by Anonymous [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+3/-0) | Reply [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @e9+1kyq547cs [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] +4 [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] Hopefully there is a constant stream of revenue for the IP bucket It is kinda amazing how often the CEO within IBM gets the next shiny object wrong [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] 7 hours ago by Anonymous [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] | 4 reactions (+4/-0) | Reply [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @e8+1kyq547cs [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] -1 [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] Bob chain is taking over. Blocks are for Arvinds. [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] 7 hours ago by Anonymous [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] | 3 reactions (+1/-2) | Reply [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @e6+1kyq547cs [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] +3 [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] I can't remember the last time a client mentioned Blockchain to me as something they were interested in. It's been several years at least. [21:39] schestowitz[TR2] " [21:39] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kyq547cs ) [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kyhby5xg [21:41] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kyhby5xg ) [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] "" [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] @qz Probably both depending on division. Either way they won't be adding any value, apart to Arvind's bank balance [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] 4 hours ago by Anonymous [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] | no reactions | Reply [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ry+1kyhby5xg [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] +6 [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] @qz The whole there is no talent so we need H1-B visas is one of the biggest fraud scams of the modern age in engineering. A marketing ploy that got so much traction and habitually gets proven wrong. [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] 7 hours ago by Anonymous [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] | 6 reactions (+6/-0) | Reply [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @rb+1kyhby5xg [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] +7 [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] @qq and are the other Indian employees who replace the original Indians cheaper and better OR more expensive and worse ? [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] IBM India HR hiring is done primarily through the IBM India Friends and Family plan which means cheaper isn't always better AND the quality of the new hires is awful and going down steadily. [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] In the end, you get what you pay for. If You pay peanuts, you hire monkeys. That is Arvind's and Nickel's legacies at IBM - hiring monkeys. Which is why IBM is in the depressing state that it currently is. And it ain't coming back anytime soon. [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] 9 hours ago by Anonymous [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] | 7 reactions (+7/-0) | Reply [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @qz+1kyhby5xg [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] -1 [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] @p1 Im GenX. I have plenty of pride and respect for how I carry myself in my job. [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] 10 hours ago by Anonymous [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] | 5 reactions (+2/-3) | Reply [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @qt+1kyhby5xg [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] +6 [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] Answer: Boomers have pride and respect in their job no matter the circumstances, something younger generation lacks. [21:41] schestowitz[TR2] " ● Jul 30 [22:27] *psydroid3 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [22:52] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@kcvnmgbxt8eqq.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jul 30 [23:35] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.10 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/) [23:52] *agentcas2y (~dracos@8pzu2fcsusfzc.irc) has joined #techbytes [23:52] *agentcas2y is now known as agentcasey