●● IRC: #techrights @ Techrights IRC Network: Sunday, February 01, 2026 ●● ● Feb 01 [00:00] Isambard_Prince MinceR, My Medicare Part D plan got a lot shittier this year. [00:00] Isambard_Prince About the only thing that got better is if you pay $2000 for prescriptions out of pocket, they'll quit fucking you so hard. [00:01] Isambard_Prince So I paid $88 for the year for a GoodRX Gold prescription card, that's not even insurance. [00:01] Isambard_Prince I asked the pharmacist to compare a prescription for Augmentin the doctor gave me, and it was $29.88 through Part D, and $9.08 through GoodRX Gold. [00:01] Isambard_Prince It would have been $12.88 with regular GoodRX> [00:02] Isambard_Prince So the idea is you pay the $88 a year for Gold and it lowers the drug prices enough that if you're like me and you fill a lot of prescriptions, you'll save more than the $88 the Gold card cost that year. [00:03] Isambard_Prince I have 11 prescriptions that need filled four times a year. Plus whatever one off prescriptions I get. [00:03] Isambard_Prince So all I really need to save is at least $2 vs the standard GoodRX coupon each fill, and it's usually $3-8. [00:07] MinceR Sompi: most people stopped caring long ago [00:15] Isambard_Prince MinceR, Someone on Reddit wrote that they were staying in a hotel in Canada, and a German family was sitting there eating the free breakfast. [00:16] Isambard_Prince The father said "I love Canada. We don't have anything like this in Germany. Pancakes, bacon, sausage, bagels, juice, coffee, and all free!" and he smiled. [00:16] Isambard_Prince Then his family got up and headed out in an RV. [00:16] Isambard_Prince There was a sign outside the hotel that said "Free Breakfast". [00:20] MinceR lol [00:30] Isambard_Prince MinceR, Was reading about a guy who bought a Porsche. They would not take a check from Navy Federal and said he had to finance through Bank of America. [00:30] MinceR BofA deez nuts [00:30] Isambard_Prince So he did. But every new vehicle loan has to give you a certain number of days to request a payoff amount interest-free, just like you had bought the car in cash. [00:31] Isambard_Prince So he took the check from Navy Federal over to BofA and did that. [00:31] Isambard_Prince Then he got a call from the salesman complaining that the salesman didn't get his commission from Bank of America. [00:31] Isambard_Prince And he told the salesman that he owned the car now so that's not his problem. [00:31] MinceR :> [00:37] *\join_fashionshowandtell has quit (Quit: leaving) [00:38] Isambard_Prince https://old.reddit.com/r/amex/comments/1qsjauj/to_assist_you_more_effectively/ [00:38] TR Bot To assist you more effectively : amex [00:39] Isambard_Prince MinceR, Your feedback is important to us. [00:47] Sompi MinceR: They care just enough that they use the GPL license, but not enough that they would actually let the users run the program as they want [00:47] Sompi s/as they/as the users/ [00:55] *includeals has quit (Quit: ZNC - https://znc.in) [00:55] *includeals (~includeal@bl18-27-126.dsl.telepac.pt) has joined #techrights ● Feb 01 [01:15] MinceR they just do the trendy thing ● Feb 01 [02:01] TR News [cat] gemini://nytpu.com/cheetahs/D1903.jpg [02:01] TR News [cat] gemini://nytpu.com/sneps/D1553.jpg [02:02] TR News The Disconnected Git Workflow gemini://ploum.net/2026-01-31-offline-git-send-email.gmi [02:03] TR News "People have been talking about the AI bubble. My not-at-all-hot take is that the massive investment into these companies wont last forever" gemini://gemini.circumlunar.space/users/adiabatic/words/computing/offlfirsoch/never-a-better-time/ [02:04] TR News "Zdzisaw Beksiski. A master of symbolism who renounced the representation of meaning in his works. It feels as if he consciously remained in ignorance." gemini://rawtext.club/~deerbard/glog/2026-02-01-beksinski.gmi [02:05] TR News "...after a long hiatus. But wasn't this on Gemini? Redirected me to the old http to login and post, huh. Could have sworn..." gemini://midnight.pub/posts/2782 [02:08] TR News ""Stallman's open source movement." do you want to give RMS a heart attack? RMS founded the Free Software movement to protect the users of software." https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44805104 [02:08] TR Bot *Stallmans open source movement* do you want to give RMS a heart attack? RMS fo... | Hacker News [02:10] TR News Fed Meeting Likely to Be Overshadowed by Threats to Central Bank's Independence https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2026-01-26/fed-meeting-likely-to-be-overshadowed-by-threats-to-central-banks-independence [02:10] TR Bot stream 1 was not closed cleanly: INTERNAL_ERROR (err 2) ( status 0 @ https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2026-01-26/fed-meeting-likely-to-be-overshadowed-by-threats-to-central-banks-independence ) [02:11] TR News Old: Software Patents, the Hacker Ethic, and Patent Trolls http://theviewfromguppylake.blogspot.com/2012/10/software-patents-hacker-ethic-and.html [02:11] TR Bot The View from Guppy Lake: Software Patents, the Hacker Ethic, and Patent Trolls [02:11] TR News Patents on meat! http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2026/01/recipe-for-success-patenting-cultivated.html [02:11] TR Bot Recipe for success: patenting cultivated meat technology - The IPKat [02:12] Isambard_Prince Capital One Bank brags that they mostly use "open source software". [02:12] Isambard_Prince This is a good example of why RMS doesn't like to be associated with "open source". Capital One doesn't use open source to help people or for social good. They use it to cut costs while they hurt people with high interest debt products. [02:12] TR News Skinny Labeled Generics https://patentdocs.org/2026/01/19/supreme-court-to-resolve-dispute-over-marketing-of-skinny-labeled-generics/ [02:12] TR Bot Supreme Court to Resolve Dispute Over Marketing of Skinny Labeled Generics Patent Docs [02:14] TR News Gator Countrys Climate Guardians https://therevelator.org/alligators-climate-guardians/ [02:14] TR Bot Gator Countrys Climate Guardians The Revelator [02:14] TR News renewables https://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/the-sa-miracle-how-one-australian-state-leads-the-world-on-renewables-20260122-p5nw5j.html [02:14] TR Bot South Australia renewable energy: How state is leading the world [02:15] TR News Canada's net-zero climate advisors https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whatonearth/net-zero-advisory-board-future-9.7046361 [02:15] TR Bot There's been a quiet exodus of Canada's net-zero climate advisors | CBC Radio [02:15] TR News https [02:15] TR News Penguins break records by moving breeding season in warming climate https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/antarctica-penguin-breeding-9.7052475 [02:15] TR Bot Penguins break records by moving breeding season in warming climate | CBC News [02:15] TR News Big Oils Priority in 2026 Is Shielding the Industry From Climate Lawsuits https://truthout.org/articles/big-oils-priority-in-2026-is-shielding-the-industry-from-climate-lawsuits/ [02:15] TR Bot Big Oils Priority in 2026 Is Shielding the Industry From Climate Lawsuits | Truthout [02:16] TR News Climate change: Migratory birds are starting to abandon the state of Jalisco https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/migratory-birds-and-climate-change/ [02:16] TR Bot Migratory birds are starting to abandon the state of Jalisco [02:18] Isambard_Prince MinceR, Cryptocurrency firm "Entropy" announced 100% layoffs. Or as I like to call them now, Maximum Entropy. [02:18] MinceR :> [02:20] TR News Locking things behind paywalls http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2026/01/inherent-anticipation-of-second-medical.html [02:20] TR Bot Inherent anticipation of second medical use claims in New Zealand and Australia - The IPKat [02:27] TR News "My boss said as far he is aware the only negative for being a low performer is no gdp (and there may not be anyway). Unaware of any layoffs and doesnt know if they need to put low performers on PIPs in new system as there doesnt seem to be a way." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kg3ctq05 [02:27] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kg3ctq05 ) [02:28] Isambard_Prince The furnace grates got completely clogged with dust bunnies. [02:28] TR News "Since when are RAs at IBM called layoffs? Me wondering who's am IBMer here?" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kg4bhzz5 [02:28] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kg4bhzz5 ) [02:28] Isambard_Prince I vacuumed them off. [02:29] TR News "Well, you know Kramer. Any company he says is doing good/great, ISN'T. What ever he says, the opposite is true or happens. Fact. If you have or work for a company that he says sux, means they are or will do great." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kg2bhvpm [02:29] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kg2bhvpm ) [02:38] TR News A cow has learned to use sticks to scratch herself a scientific first https://www.dw.com/en/a-cow-has-learned-to-use-sticks-to-scratch-herself-a-scientific-first/a-75525650 [02:38] TR Bot Meet Veronika, the clever cow with tools to scratch herself [02:38] TR News VAT fraud https://www.dw.com/en/why-is-slovakia-the-eu-s-central-hub-for-vat-fraud/a-75577538 [02:38] TR Bot Why is Slovakia the EU's 'central hub' for VAT fraud? [02:40] MinceR https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/consciousness-9 [02:40] TR Bot Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal - Consciousness [02:46] TR News Yesterday's #boycottnovell-social and #techpol IRC logs ready. HTML: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-social-310126.html TEXT: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-social-310126.txt GEMINI GemText: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/irc-gmi/irc-log-social-310126.gmi GEMINI Plain Text: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/tr_text_version/irc-log-social-310126.txt [02:46] TR Bot IRC: #boycottnovell-social and #techpol @ Techrights IRC Network: Saturday, January 31, 2026 [02:47] TR News Yesterday's #techrights IRC logs ready. 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Any company he says is doing good/great, ISN'T. What ever he says, the opposite is true or happens. Fact. If you have or work for a company that he says sux, means they are or will do great." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kg2bhvpm [03:14] Isambard_Prince schestowitz[TR2], Buy Bear Sterns. [03:17] *Isambard_Prince has quit (connection closed) [03:17] *Isambard_Prince (~Isambard_Prince@fh7m55j7cip92.irc) has joined #techrights [03:17] *\join_subline has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [03:17] *\join_subline (~join_subline@x58kccsbytrv6.irc) has joined #techrights [03:26] schestowitz[TR2] Isambard_Prince: now he says red hat [03:26] schestowitz[TR2] and ibm [03:26] schestowitz[TR2] because he is paid to say it [03:26] schestowitz[TR2] and he cannot even say the names of the people on his show [03:26] schestowitz[TR2] !! [03:27] TR News Techrights Patents Standing in the Way https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/Patents_Standing_in_the_Way.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/Patents_Standing_in_the_Way.gmi [03:27] TR Bot Techrights Patents Standing in the Way [03:35] Isambard_Prince schestowitz[TR2], Apparently, Capital One is pulling Chexsystems reports now too for credit card applications. [03:35] Isambard_Prince (soft pull) [03:36] Isambard_Prince They are factoring in not just your three bureau credit reports, but they're also asking about your behavior with deposit accounts. [03:36] MinceR Chex! [03:36] MinceR is the Chex Warrior helping too? [03:43] Isambard_Prince MinceR, I helped my boyfriend open a Capital One 360 for the bank bonus and because they don't charge nuisance fees. [03:44] Isambard_Prince The half price coffee at Capital One Cafe also applies with Capital One debit cards. [03:44] Isambard_Prince So it's a cheap way to get coffee and some snacks and sandwiches and stuff if you're close by. [03:44] Isambard_Prince MinceR, I want one of those apartments on top of the Capital One Cafe. [03:44] Isambard_Prince I'm sure I could get into their wifi with my Capital One credit card account. [03:45] Isambard_Prince There's one less bill. [03:47] TR News Techrights We Still Cover the Same Problems We Spoke of 20 Years Ago https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/We_Still_Cover_the_Same_Problems_We_Spoke_of_20_Years_Ago.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/We_Still_Cover_the_Same_Problems_We_Spoke_of_20_Years_Ago.gmi [03:47] TR Bot Techrights We Still Cover the Same Problems We Spoke of 20 Years Ago [03:48] schestowitz[TR2] Capital One 360? [03:48] schestowitz[TR2] why do a 360? [03:48] MinceR so that you can moonwalk awa [03:48] schestowitz[TR2] "i'm spinning around" [03:48] MinceR y [03:49] schestowitz[TR2] of it it offline 5 days a year? [03:49] MinceR :> [03:49] schestowitz[TR2] or 6 days on leap years? [03:49] schestowitz[TR2] MinceR: shamona [03:50] MinceR You know I'm fat, I'm fat, sha mone [03:50] MinceR You know I'm fat, I'm fat, you know it, you know it [03:50] schestowitz[TR2] i'm, bad [03:50] schestowitz[TR2] let me check for fat deriv [03:50] schestowitz[TR2] not sure i remember it [03:51] schestowitz[TR2] https://inv.nadeko.net still down [03:51] TR Bot ( status 503 @ https://inv.nadeko.net ) [03:51] MinceR it's called microslop 365 copilot because when you see it, you turn 365 degrees and then you moonwalk away [03:51] schestowitz[TR2] since about 16 hours agop [03:51] schestowitz[TR2] nerdvpn m,ostly works [03:52] schestowitz[TR2] if you turn around 365 7y2 times [03:52] schestowitz[TR2] then you end up doing 360 [03:52] MinceR a difference of 5 isn't going to prevent you from moonwalking away [03:52] schestowitz[TR2] but you get dizzy [03:53] schestowitz[TR2] MJ patents some dance routines [03:53] MinceR if you turn 365 72 times then you'll get dizzy indeed [03:53] schestowitz[TR2] like the one with nail iin the show [03:53] schestowitz[TR2] *show [03:53] schestowitz[TR2] so you can attach the foot to the stage [03:53] schestowitz[TR2] and then detach [03:54] schestowitz[TR2] *shoe [03:54] MinceR ah yes, the tmux dance [03:54] schestowitz[TR2] it's probably expired by now [03:54] schestowitz[TR2] MJK expired ages ago [03:54] schestowitz[TR2] *MJ [03:55] TR News https://www.thelayoff.com deleted two pages that mention Bill Espteingate's pedo stuff [03:55] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com ) [03:56] TR News "Well stated and the smoke with other tech companies and Microsoft will continue through 2026. However, the PR leads are working hard to assure full panic is further down the road. I'm forecasting a Summer/Fall light crash and mass chaos by the holidays. Keeping up with the lies is tiresome and the cracks in the system are inevitable!" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kg67ms8a [03:56] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kg67ms8a ) [03:56] TR News "Also, the computer upgrade cycle, both for business and personal use, is in the toilet now that memory and storage prices have skyrocketed (due to the large AI companies hoarding all of the product). This trend won't end until the AI bubble pops." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kg67ms8a [03:57] TR News "Investors know full well that Microsoft's AI and all of the software Microsoft pushes out the door is bug filled useless garbage, especially Copilot, so Investors punished the stock today and hopefully continued to do so." ● Feb 01 [04:11] Isambard_Prince schestowitz[TR2], It's the name of Capital One's deposit accounts. [04:18] TR News Techrights Talks About Nadella's Microsoft Exit After Chatter About Tim Crook Leaving Apple (Years Ahead of Retirement Age) https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/Talks_About_Nadella_s_Microsoft_Exit_After_Chatter_About_Tim_Cr.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/Talks_About_Nadella_s_Microsoft_Exit_After_Chatter_About_Tim_Cr.gmi [04:18] TR Bot Techrights Talks About Nadella's Microsoft Exit After Chatter About Tim Crook Leaving Apple (Years Ahead of Retirement Age) [04:20] MinceR https://invidious.nerdvpn.de/watch?v=t2mU6USTBRE [04:20] TR Bot Making sure you're not a bot! [04:20] schestowitz[TR2] not sure why you or your mom even deal with Capital One [04:20] schestowitz[TR2] those are lenders [04:20] schestowitz[TR2] i never took any loans [04:21] schestowitz[TR2] Capital One is notoriously vicious, too [04:22] TR News Pyramid schemes... gonna scam people https://www.tradingview.com/news/cointelegraph:7a01dc397094b:0-sol-drops-to-95-as-bitcoin-ai-stocks-and-gold-sell-off-will-traders-buy-the-dip/ [04:22] TR Bot drops to $95 as Bitcoin, AI stocks and gold sell off: Will traders buy the dip? TradingView News [04:23] TR News "Bitcoin falls below $80,000, continuing decline as liquidity worries mount" [04:23] TR News "Bitcoin Drops Below $78,000 After Trump Taps Kevin Warsh To Lead Federal Reserve" [04:23] TR News Like Microsoft https://techrights.org/n/2025/08/03/Definitely_Not_a_Ponzi_Scheme.shtml [04:23] TR Bot Techrights Definitely Not a Ponzi Scheme [04:24] TR News Ethereum down 12+ % in one day https://www.trendingtopics.eu/bitcoin-crashes-to-77000-altcoins-plunge-by-double-digits-in-many-cases/ [04:24] TR Bot Bitcoin crashes to $77,000, altcoins plunge by double digits in many cases [04:26] Isambard_Prince schestowitz[TR2], Not Capital One. [04:26] Isambard_Prince She has CREDIT ONE cards. [04:26] Isambard_Prince Which is a parasite bank in Nevada. [04:26] Isambard_Prince They hit you with outrageous fees for everything. [04:27] Isambard_Prince They charge you ten points higher interest than any Capital One card. [04:27] Isambard_Prince They're not even the same company. [04:27] schestowitz[TR2] so she works to pay lenders [04:27] schestowitz[TR2] that would suck [04:27] Isambard_Prince Allegedly, Credit One is coming out with some "normal" credit cards. [04:27] Isambard_Prince But they've been the scum of the scum so far. [04:27] Isambard_Prince But now they're targeting people with high credit scores when before they wanted people who don't pay their bills. [04:28] Isambard_Prince The new product is called Credit One Omni American Express Rewards. [04:28] Isambard_Prince It pays 2% cash back, has a $200 sign up bonus, and a normal (credit card normal) interest rate, and no annual fee. [04:28] Isambard_Prince It also has a minimum $10,000 spending limit. [04:28] Isambard_Prince But it's invite-only. [04:28] Isambard_Prince They target people who use Credit Karma and Experian Card Match. [04:28] Isambard_Prince Who have good to excellent credit. [04:29] Isambard_Prince Which means, my mother will never have one. [04:29] Isambard_Prince Her credit is so awful she can only deal with scum and loan sharks. [04:30] Isambard_Prince schestowitz[TR2], My cousin in Indiana got a CREDIT ONE bank card. [04:31] Isambard_Prince They took $150 for the annual fee right away, leaving only $350 available credit. [04:31] Isambard_Prince She spent it all, never made a payment. [04:31] Isambard_Prince 18 months later they sued her, got $1900, and garnished her paycheck. [04:31] Isambard_Prince Then they gave her another card. [04:32] schestowitz[TR2] allegedly: [04:32] schestowitz[TR2] someone took lots of loans to sue rianne [04:32] schestowitz[TR2] and me [04:32] schestowitz[TR2] and then stole money from the spouse too [04:32] schestowitz[TR2] after having them "kidnapped" and "raped" [04:33] schestowitz[TR2] 10 days ago: "Matthew Garrett is a rapist, kidnapper, and abuser" [04:33] schestowitz[TR2] https://x.com/isislovecruft/status/2014588565049770148 [04:33] TR Bot NO TITLE [04:33] schestowitz[TR2] Garrett's spouse [04:34] Isambard_Prince No comment. [04:34] schestowitz[TR2] i don't ewven say i agree [04:34] schestowitz[TR2] but this is posted to many people [04:34] Isambard_Prince It certainly doesn't look good. [04:34] schestowitz[TR2] not my claim [04:34] MinceR save it if it's still open, i think they took that xeet down already [04:34] Isambard_Prince I'll leave it at that. [04:35] schestowitz[TR2] worse [04:35] schestowitz[TR2] he admitted working with the serial strangler [04:35] schestowitz[TR2] but onlyafter i got him 'boxed' [04:35] schestowitz[TR2] under sworn oath [04:35] schestowitz[TR2] he try to wiggle himself out at first [04:35] schestowitz[TR2] but i asked sharper question [04:35] schestowitz[TR2] then he broke [04:36] schestowitz[TR2] http://techrights.org/n/2025/02/22/Microsoft_s_Serial_Strangler_and_Matthew_J_Garrett_Join_Forces_.shtml [04:36] TR Bot Techrights Microsoft's Serial Strangler and Matthew J. Garrett Join Forces in Trying to Gag Techrights (for Exposing Microsoft Corruption and Crimes Against Women) [04:36] schestowitz[TR2] i am not even sure what is worse [04:36] schestowitz[TR2] getting arrested for strangulationm [04:36] schestowitz[TR2] of the above accusation from the spouse [04:36] schestowitz[TR2] but you know what they say about birds ofg a feater [04:36] schestowitz[TR2] *birds of a feather [04:37] Isambard_Prince Anyway, banks. [04:37] Isambard_Prince They're all criminals. [04:37] Isambard_Prince But some are worse than others. [04:37] Isambard_Prince A lot worse. [04:37] schestowitz[TR2] predation, yes [04:37] schestowitz[TR2] but some religion oppose them [04:37] Isambard_Prince There are credit cards that are designed so that you lose the moment you open the account. [04:37] schestowitz[TR2] or some practices of theirs [04:38] Isambard_Prince No matter what you do they're designed to suck you dry even if you don't spend anything. [04:38] schestowitz[TR2] what's the alternative? [04:38] Isambard_Prince CREDIT ONE, OpenSky, First Progress, some others. They behave this way. [04:38] schestowitz[TR2] money under the tiles? [04:38] schestowitz[TR2] those are not banks [04:38] schestowitz[TR2] those are loan sharks [04:38] schestowitz[TR2] banks are not just lending [04:39] Isambard_Prince schestowitz[TR2], Well, some credit cards, at best, are worth their account opening fee and some minor ongoing rewards and perks. [04:39] Isambard_Prince But let's face it, those exist to get you "hooked". [04:39] Isambard_Prince They know most people are really bad at staying on top. [04:39] Isambard_Prince So the first time you start paying interest, they make money anyway and none of the minor benefits are even important at that point. [04:40] Isambard_Prince Account opening bonus, that is. [04:48] TR News (NEW): 'Traditional' Computing is Still the Best https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/_Traditional_Computing_it_Still_the_Best.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/_Traditional_Computing_it_Still_the_Best.gmi [04:48] TR Bot Tux Machines 'Traditional' Computing is Still the Best [04:49] schestowitz[TR2] i didn't know they had those teaser [04:49] schestowitz[TR2] like i said, i never borrowed money [04:49] schestowitz[TR2] rianne never did, either [04:49] schestowitz[TR2] but i think or guess maybe 80% of people do or did [04:49] schestowitz[TR2] because they try to live a "lifestyle" they cnanot afford [04:50] schestowitz[TR2] maybe to show off to some people they try tto make envious [04:50] schestowitz[TR2] even before social control media [04:52] TR News Guido de Icaza has turned 70. Why does he still work? Why does he still work FOR MICROSOFT? [04:55] TR News ARM shares down by almost 50%, debt DOUBLED https://finbox.com/NASDAQGS:ARM/explorer/total_debt [04:55] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://finbox.com/NASDAQGS:ARM/explorer/total_debt ) [04:57] TR News Softbank down from 22.50 to 13.81 this past year ● Feb 01 [05:00] TR News Atlassian Corp Plc plunged from 326.00 to 118.18 this year [05:02] TR News Dell's debt grew about 7 billion dollars in 2025 https://finbox.com/NYSE:DELL/explorer/total_debt [05:02] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://finbox.com/NYSE:DELL/explorer/total_debt ) [05:03] TR News HP's debt grew about 6 billion dollars last year https://finbox.com/NYSE:HPE/explorer/total_debt [05:03] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://finbox.com/NYSE:HPE/explorer/total_debt ) [05:03] TR News So the fictional "HEY HI" boom didn't help, did it? [05:04] TR News For many years already Canonical said it would go public, but it never did [05:12] *infecticide has quit (Ping timeout: 180 seconds) [05:15] TR News Techrights Why Microsoft Accenture Has So Many Layoffs in Recent Years https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/Why_Microsoft_Accenture_Has_So_Many_Layoffs_in_Recent_Years.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/Why_Microsoft_Accenture_Has_So_Many_Layoffs_in_Recent_Years.gmi [05:15] TR Bot Techrights Why Microsoft Accenture Has So Many Layoffs in Recent Years [05:17] Isambard_Prince i didn't know they had those teaser [05:17] Isambard_Prince I looked at UK credit cards. [05:17] Isambard_Prince They're like 40% interest, no welcome bonus, 0.25-0.5% rewards. [05:17] Isambard_Prince Not worth it really. [05:18] Isambard_Prince There's way more downside. [05:18] Isambard_Prince Here you can usually do 3-5% on category spend and 1.5-2% on non-category spend. [05:19] Isambard_Prince Typical welcome bonus is $200-$1000 depennding on the card type and what the spend requirement is to get it. [05:19] Isambard_Prince So if you can hit that spend in the time they give you, it's basically free money. [05:19] Isambard_Prince You can just keep it. [05:19] Isambard_Prince I've probably made about $5,000 just in credit card welcome bonuses since 2012. [05:20] Isambard_Prince And I started having Mandy do it too so he's probably made at least $3,000 or so. [05:20] TR News Randomly chosen images from Geminispace gemini://freeshell.de/picpages/2026-02-01.gmi [05:20] Isambard_Prince Bank account bonuses are easy too. [05:20] Isambard_Prince They usually pay you about $300-400 just to open a checking account and get one direct deposit. [05:21] TR News "That's right. A new version of GraalVM dropped and there's a fix for a bug that prevented some JS-related objects from being garbage collected. I stumbled on this a few months back. Memory use by my server kept increasing to the point I had to restart every week or so." gemini://ultimatumlabs.com/gemlog/20260201.gmi [05:21] Isambard_Prince Different cards do different things. But the ones with high category cashback tend to have a 1% catch all rate. [05:22] Isambard_Prince The bank hopes that you do all your spending on the card and just take the 1% rate on everything else. [05:22] Isambard_Prince But I keep a 2% card around for all that stuff. [05:22] Isambard_Prince That's why Ben Stein says he has so many. [05:23] Isambard_Prince Every card is almost like a niche product, 5% on travel, 6% on Amazon, 5% at Walmart, 3% on gas stations, 6% at supermarkets, 5% at pet supply stores. [05:23] Isambard_Prince So you'll end up with at least 6 credit cards trying to optimize cashback. [05:23] TR News Techrights Gemini Links 01/02/2026: Zdzisaw Beksiski and Disconnected Git Workflow https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/Gemini_Links_01_02_2026_Zdzisaw_Beksinski_and_Disconnected_Git.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/Gemini_Links_01_02_2026_Zdzisaw_Beksinski_and_Disconnected_Git.gmi [05:23] TR Bot Techrights Gemini Links 01/02/2026: Zdzisaw Beksiski and Disconnected Git Workflow [05:26] Isambard_Prince Then you keep them all open because of FICO utilization. [05:26] Isambard_Prince If you close a card you lose that much available credit, so the cards that post with a balance at the end of the month hurt your FICO score more, at least temporarily. [05:27] Isambard_Prince FICO scores per card utilization and utilization overall. [05:27] Isambard_Prince So if you have $80,000 of available credit across all cards, and one of them has $20,000, and your statement cuts with $2,000 on that one, and none of your other cards show up with anything, your utilization on that card is 10%, and overall is only 2.5%. [05:28] Isambard_Prince But if you only have one card and it has a $5,000 limit and your statement cuts with a $2,000 balance due to the bank, your overall and per card is at 40%. [05:29] Isambard_Prince And your FICO score goes down. [05:29] Isambard_Prince So FICO punishes people with low limits because it's hard to close a cycle with low utilization. [05:29] Isambard_Prince I have an old Amazon store card with $4500 available credit. [05:30] Isambard_Prince I keep it frozen and it just sits there unused but the $4500 available credit makes it harder for my credit report to show much utiiization. [05:30] Isambard_Prince It basically tricks out the credit scoring system by limiting FICO score fluctuation. [05:31] Isambard_Prince It doesn't directly raise my FICO score, it eliminates volatility and makes it go about as high as it's going to go. [05:31] Isambard_Prince FICO registers high utilization as "distress" and punishes you by tanking your score, at least until the utilization goes down. [05:32] TR News ShitGPT down every month https://www.similarweb.com/website/chatgpt.com/#traffic [05:32] TR Bot NO TITLE [05:40] TR News (NEW): Trying to Injure Tux Machines Did Not Work https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Trying_to_Injure_Tux_Machines_Did_Not_Work.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Trying_to_Injure_Tux_Machines_Did_Not_Work.gmi [05:40] TR Bot Tux Machines Trying to Injure Tux Machines Did Not Work [05:53] TR News Techrights 20 Years Ago https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/20_Years_Ago.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/20_Years_Ago.gmi [05:53] TR Bot Techrights 20 Years Ago ● Feb 01 [06:07] TR News Techrights The New Site ("New Techrights", SSG Since 2023) Exceeds the Old Site in Requests https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/The_New_Site_New_Techrights_SSG_Since_2023_Exceeds_the_Old_Site.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/The_New_Site_New_Techrights_SSG_Since_2023_Exceeds_the_Old_Site.gmi [06:07] TR Bot Techrights The New Site ("New Techrights", SSG Since 2023) Exceeds the Old Site in Requests [06:32] Isambard_Prince schestowitz[TR2], So having a higher FICO score means you save money, even when you're not going into debt. [06:33] Isambard_Prince Things like car insurance get much less expensive. [06:33] Isambard_Prince Better apartments become available. [06:33] Isambard_Prince Having bed credit means you can't get a good apartment. [06:33] Isambard_Prince It's almost like being on the sex offender list these days. [06:34] Isambard_Prince There's a lot of good reasons to have credit cards that don't involve debt or irresponsible spending. [06:34] Isambard_Prince They're a free way to build a good FICO score, you get welcome bonuses and rebates. [06:34] Isambard_Prince But you must never pay interest or none of that is worth it. [06:35] Isambard_Prince I mean, just the gas rebate alone, I think, saves me at least $12 a month. [06:35] Isambard_Prince That's just on gas for the car. [06:42] Isambard_Prince schestowitz[TR2], But the only banks that deal with my mother are parasites, scum, loan sharks. There's nothing good about those cards. [06:42] Isambard_Prince You can't come out ahead. It's impossible. Don't ever sign up for anything from them. [06:43] Isambard_Prince She got a car loan at 25% interest even when things were relatively low interest overall. [06:43] Isambard_Prince They gave me a 0% car loan while she was paying 25%. [06:44] Isambard_Prince When you deal with a 25% car loan, a $13,000 used car will end up costing you more than a $27,000 new car at 0%. [06:44] Isambard_Prince But she has to ask these people for a 25% loan because she destroys her credit perpetually, and she never saved any money. [06:44] schestowitz[TR2] back to desk [06:44] schestowitz[TR2] but leaving now [06:44] schestowitz[TR2] marketing time [06:44] Isambard_Prince So she has to use loan sharks like CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORP. [06:45] Isambard_Prince She doeesn't know how to not be a victim [06:45] Isambard_Prince Whether that's predatory scum banks, or predatory scum ex-husbands. [06:45] Isambard_Prince Like Brian "Gonad". ● Feb 01 [07:34] TR News (NEW): Calibre 9.0 Open-Source Ebook Manager Released with New Bookshelf View https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/30/Calibre_9_0_Open_Source_Ebook_Manager_Released_with_New_Bookshe.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/30/Calibre_9_0_Open_Source_Ebook_Manager_Released_with_New_Bookshe.gmi [07:34] TR Bot Tux Machines Calibre 9.0 Open-Source Ebook Manager Released with New Bookshelf View [07:49] TR News (NEW): Free and Open Source Software https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.gmi [07:49] TR Bot Tux Machines Free and Open Source Software [07:59] TR News (NEW): 8 hidden terminal features that make Linux feel like a power-user OS https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/8_hidden_terminal_features_that_make_Linux_feel_like_a_power_us.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/8_hidden_terminal_features_that_make_Linux_feel_like_a_power_us.gmi [07:59] TR Bot Tux Machines 8 hidden terminal features that make Linux feel like a power-user OS ● Feb 01 [08:09] TR News (NEW): : Google Android Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Android_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Android_Leftovers.gmi [08:09] TR Bot Tux Machines Android Leftovers [08:31] *darwin has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [08:38] *darwin (~darwin@ezriia7nzimpg.irc) has joined #techrights [08:49] *Isambard_Prince has quit (connection closed) ● Feb 01 [10:13] TR News Techrights Amutables Management and Founders Are 100% Microsoft! https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/30/Amutable_s_Management_and_Founders_Are_100_Microsoft.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/30/Amutable_s_Management_and_Founders_Are_100_Microsoft.gmi [10:13] TR Bot Techrights Amutables Management and Founders Are 100% Microsoft! 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We Finally Have the Answer to This Uncomfortable Question [10:14] TR News Techrights A Can of WORMS - Part I - Trying to Throw RMS Under the Bus at MIT and Everywhere Else https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/31/A_Can_of_WORMS_Part_I_Trying_to_Throw_RMS_Under_the_Bus_at_MIT_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/31/A_Can_of_WORMS_Part_I_Trying_to_Throw_RMS_Under_the_Bus_at_MIT_.gmi [10:14] TR Bot Techrights A Can of WORMS - Part I - Trying to Throw RMS Under the Bus at MIT and Everywhere Else [10:14] TR News Techrights A Lot Less GAFAM in Scandinavia https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/31/A_Lot_Less_GAFAM_in_Scandinavia.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/31/A_Lot_Less_GAFAM_in_Scandinavia.gmi [10:14] TR Bot Techrights A Lot Less GAFAM in Scandinavia [10:14] TR News (NEW): A Bunch of Developers Have Come Together to Make Linux Gaming Great 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Here Are 7 Things It Does Way Better [10:14] TR News Techrights Norway Almost Trusts Russia More Than the Bill Gates (Sleeping With Young Russian Girls) Company, Microsoft https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/31/Norway_Almost_Trusts_Russia_More_Than_the_Bill_Gates_Sleeping_W.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/31/Norway_Almost_Trusts_Russia_More_Than_the_Bill_Gates_Sleeping_W.gmi [10:14] TR Bot Techrights Norway Almost Trusts Russia More Than the Bill Gates (Sleeping With Young Russian Girls) Company, Microsoft [10:14] TR News (NEW): I wouldnt install Linux on these laptops (heres why) https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/31/I_wouldn_t_install_Linux_on_these_laptops_here_s_why.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/31/I_wouldn_t_install_Linux_on_these_laptops_here_s_why.gmi [10:14] TR Bot Tux Machines I wouldnt install Linux on these laptops (heres why) [10:14] TR News Techrights Over at Tux Machines... https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/31/Over_at_Tux_Machines.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/31/Over_at_Tux_Machines.gmi [10:14] TR Bot Techrights Over at Tux Machines... [10:14] TR News Techrights Riddle Us This... (Jim Zemlin and Bill Gates) https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/31/Riddle_Us_This_Jim_Zemlin_and_Bill_Gates.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/31/Riddle_Us_This_Jim_Zemlin_and_Bill_Gates.gmi [10:14] TR News (NEW): KDE and GNOME Development Updates https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/31/KDE_and_GNOME_Development_Updates.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/31/KDE_and_GNOME_Development_Updates.gmi [10:14] TR News Techrights Salary Erosion Procedure (SAP) as the Primary Reason for EPO Strikes https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/31/Salary_Erosion_Procedure_SAP_as_the_Primary_Reason_for_EPO_Stri.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/31/Salary_Erosion_Procedure_SAP_as_the_Primary_Reason_for_EPO_Stri.gmi [10:14] TR News Techrights The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Delusion - Part I - Who Regulates This Regulator? 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[10:14] TR News (NEW): KWallet, SecretService, oo7: the story so far https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/31/KWallet_SecretService_oo7_the_story_so_far.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/31/KWallet_SecretService_oo7_the_story_so_far.gmi [10:14] TR Bot Tux Machines KWallet, SecretService, oo7: the story so far [10:14] TR News Techrights Writing About Abuse https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/31/Writing_About_Abuse.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/31/Writing_About_Abuse.gmi [10:14] TR Bot Techrights Writing About Abuse [10:14] TR News (NEW): Linux and Graphics Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/31/Linux_and_Graphics_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/31/Linux_and_Graphics_Leftovers.gmi [10:14] TR News Techrights 20 Years Ago https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/20_Years_Ago.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/20_Years_Ago.gmi [10:14] TR Bot Tux Machines Linux and Graphics Leftovers [10:14] TR Bot Techrights 20 Years Ago [10:14] TR News (NEW): Linux Lite 7.8 Is Out Based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, Ports Many Apps to GTK4 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/31/Linux_Lite_7_8_Is_Out_Based_on_Ubuntu_24_04_3_LTS_Ports_Many_Ap.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/31/Linux_Lite_7_8_Is_Out_Based_on_Ubuntu_24_04_3_LTS_Ports_Many_Ap.gmi [10:14] TR Bot Tux Machines Linux Lite 7.8 Is Out Based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, Ports Many Apps to GTK4 [10:15] TR News Techrights Gemini Links 01/02/2026: Zdzisaw Beksiski and Disconnected Git Workflow https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/Gemini_Links_01_02_2026_Zdzisaw_Beksinski_and_Disconnected_Git.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/Gemini_Links_01_02_2026_Zdzisaw_Beksinski_and_Disconnected_Git.gmi [10:15] TR Bot Techrights Gemini Links 01/02/2026: Zdzisaw Beksiski and Disconnected Git Workflow [10:15] TR News (NEW): Linux Mint just made the terminal easier to ignore than ever https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/31/Linux_Mint_just_made_the_terminal_easier_to_ignore_than_ever.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/31/Linux_Mint_just_made_the_terminal_easier_to_ignore_than_ever.gmi [10:15] TR News Techrights IBM, a Microsoft Company https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/IBM_a_Microsoft_Company.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/IBM_a_Microsoft_Company.gmi [10:15] TR News Techrights IRC Proceedings: Saturday, January 31, 2026 https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/IRC_Proceedings_Saturday_January_31_2026.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/IRC_Proceedings_Saturday_January_31_2026.gmi [10:15] TR News (NEW): Microsoft's and Apple's Grip on Iceland After Territorial Claims by the US https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/31/Microsoft_s_and_Apple_s_Grip_on_Iceland_After_Territorial_Claim.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/31/Microsoft_s_and_Apple_s_Grip_on_Iceland_After_Territorial_Claim.gmi [10:15] TR Bot Tux Machines Linux Mint just made the terminal easier to ignore than ever [10:15] TR Bot Techrights IBM, a Microsoft Company [10:15] TR Bot Techrights IRC Proceedings: Saturday, January 31, 2026 [10:15] TR Bot Tux Machines Microsoft's and Apple's Grip on Iceland After Territorial Claims by the US [10:15] TR News Techrights Over at Tux Machines... https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/Over_at_Tux_Machines.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/Over_at_Tux_Machines.gmi [10:15] TR Bot Techrights Over at Tux Machines... 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gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Libreboot_26_01_Magnanimous_Max_released.gmi [10:44] TR Bot Tux Machines Libreboot 26.01 Magnanimous Max released! [10:44] TR News "The Path to a Sovereign Tech Stack is Via a Commodified Tech Stack" https://soylentnews.org/article.pl?sid=26/01/31/0058200 [10:44] TR Bot The Path to a Sovereign Tech Stack is Via a Commodified Tech Stack - SoylentNews [10:44] TR News "Libreboot Libreboot 26.01 Magnanimous Max released!" https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot2601.html [10:44] TR Bot Libreboot Libreboot 26.01 Magnanimous Max released! [10:45] TR News "milano cortinaNo other country in Europe generates as much noise around physical anti-piracy crackdowns as Italy, where boots-on-the-ground operations have become a regular occurrence." https://torrentfreak.com/piracy-crackdown-in-italy-shuts-down-iptv-services-ahead-of-winter-olympics/ | Source: Torrent Freak [10:45] TR Bot Crackdown in Italy Shuts Down IPTV Services Ahead of Winter Olympics * TorrentFreak [10:46] TR News "The operation targeted online services that offered copyrighted TV shows, video games, movies and other content, the Justice Department said Friday." https://therecord.media/bulgaria-piracy-sites-streaming-gaming-seized-us | Source: The Record [10:46] TR Bot Department of Justice seizes domains for Bulgarian piracy sites | The Record from Recorded Future News [10:46] TR News "It is extraordinary to think that companies like Google and Meta, already dominant in much of the software infrastructure used in African countries" https://pxlnv.com/linklog/africa-american-isp/ | Source: Nick Heer [10:46] TR Bot Amazon, Google, Meta, and SpaceX Want to Be Africas Internet Providers Pixel Envy [10:47] TR News "Theyve initiated a lot of contracts with data providers and providers of AI solutions" https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-commentary/ice-ai-mistakes-1235507183/ | Source: Rolling Stone [10:47] TR Bot ICE Is Using AI to Find Targets. Do They Care If It Makes Mistakes? [10:48] TR News "Change of Seasons" https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/bob-ross-paintings-1-2-million-public-tv-trump-cuts-funding-1235506724/ | Source: Rolling Stone [10:48] TR Bot Bob Ross Paintings Fetch $1.2 Million for Public TV After Trump Cuts [10:48] TR News "Public media creates things that belong to everyone, which makes it intolerable to those who believe value exists only when it can be owned, priced, and withheld" https://boingboing.net/2026/01/30/bob-ross-paintings-sell-for-1-2-million-as-trump-guts-public-tv.html | Source: BoingBoing [10:48] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://boingboing.net/2026/01/30/bob-ross-paintings-sell-for-1-2-million-as-trump-guts-public-tv.html ) [10:49] TR News "Don Lemon was released from federal custody on his own recognizance Tuesday after a U.S. Magistrate judge" https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/don-lemon-released-arrest-minnesota-church-protest-1235508465/ | Source: Rolling Stone [10:49] TR Bot Don Lemon Released Without Bond: 'I Will Not Be Silenced' [10:49] TR News "That was the culmination of almost two weeks of an intense, wildly inappropriate media campaign led by Harmeet." https://emptywheel.net/2026/01/31/demonic-godless-un-american-harmeet-dhillons-own-misconduct-will-be-an-issue-in-don-lemon-case/ | Source: Marcy Wheeler [10:49] TR Bot "Demonic," "Godless," "Un-American:" Harmeet Dhillon's Own Misconduct Will Be an Issue in Don Lemon Case - emptywheel [10:50] TR News "trapped in a cycle of administrative harassment." https://cpj.org/2026/01/turkey-arrests-exiled-iranian-journalist-kaveh-taheri-sparking-deportations-fears/ | Source: CPJ [10:50] TR Bot Turkey arrests exiled Iranian journalist Kaveh Taheri sparking deportations fears - Committee to Protect Journalists [10:51] TR News "Cheeseball Infomercial of Straggering Inertia" https://variety.com/2026/film/news/melania-review-melania-trump-brett-ratner-1236645379/ | Source: Variety [10:51] TR Bot 'Melania' Review: A Cheeseball Infomercial of Straggering Inertia [10:52] TR News "It fails on virtually every level" https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/melania-trump-documentary-propaganda-1235508634/ | Source: Rolling Stone [10:52] TR Bot Melania Trump Documentary Isn't Even Good Propaganda [10:52] TR News "ChatGPT is using Grokipedia as a source, and its not the only AI tool to do so" https://www.theverge.com/report/870910/ai-chatbots-citing-grokipedia | Source: The Verge [10:52] TR Bot ChatGPT isnt the only chatbot pulling answers from Elon Musks Grokipedia | The Verge [10:52] TR News "All politicians play games with the truth. But Trumps lies have long been exceptional in their volume and audacity." https://www.vox.com/politics/477430/alex-pretti-new-video-ice-ai-trump | Source: Vox [10:52] TR Bot Pretti video: The dismaying response to new footage of clash with ICE | Vox [10:54] TR News "Family-owned UK B2B media business William Reed has appointed Richard Sexton as chief operating officer." https://pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/media-jobs-uk-news/former-agency-boss-richard-sexton-joins-william-reed-as-coo/ | Source: Press Gazette [10:54] TR Bot Former agency boss Richard Sexton joins William Reed as COO - Press Gazette [10:54] TR News "Oracle's presentation leaned heavily on promises" https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/30/oracle_mysql/ | Source: The Register UK [10:54] TR Bot Oracle seeks to build bridges with MySQL developers The Register [10:55] TR News "They say that only 1 out of 50 startups survives and is profitable. Well, I need to try just 49 more times." https://victor.kropp.name/blog/2026/startupcamp/ | Source: Victor Kropp [10:55] TR Bot Startup Camp [10:56] TR News "What is under attack in America right now is not a party. Not a set of policies." https://www.notesfromthecircus.com/p/the-crisis-no-10 | Source: Mike Brock [10:56] TR Bot The Crisis, No. 10 - by Mike Brock - Notes From The Circus [10:56] TR News "After the podcast, I realized I wanted to bring some of the energy from the Tesla protests to a tech event." https://petewarden.com/2026/01/31/de-ice-disco-at-the-googleplex/ | Source: Pete Warden [10:56] TR Bot De-ICE Disco at the Googleplex Pete Warden's blog [10:57] TR News "Identified by the 120th Territorial Defense Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russian soldiers appear to be testing the new gear under real combat conditions. However, it appears the experiment is not going very well" https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/russias-penguin-camouflage-on-ukraine-front-fails | Source: Interesting Engineering [10:57] TR Bot Russia's Penguin camouflage test on Ukraine frontline fails: Reports [10:58] TR News "The remarks were made during an interview with Bloomberg at the World Economic Forum in Davos." https://cyberinsider.com/signal-president-warns-ai-agents-are-making-encryption-irrelevant/ | [10:58] TR Bot Signal president warns AI agents are making encryption irrelevant [10:59] TR News "A subsidiary of the French company Capgemini signed a contract for some of the work, but after pressure from French officials" https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/01/30/ice-capgemini-skip-tracing-contracts/ | Source: The Washington Post [10:59] TR Bot stream 1 was not closed cleanly: INTERNAL_ERROR (err 2) ( status 0 @ https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/01/30/ice-capgemini-skip-tracing-contracts/ ) [10:59] TR News "Loyalty programs dont create excess loyalty: The core finding" https://www.r-bloggers.com/2026/01/do-loyalty-programs-actually-create-loyalty/ | Source: Rlang [10:59] TR Bot Loyalty Programs Actually Create Loyalty? | R-bloggers ● Feb 01 [11:05] TR News Windows TCO https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/fbi-takes-notorious-ramp-ransomware-forum-offline | Source: Bitdefender [11:05] TR Bot FBI takes notorious RAMP ransomware forum offline [11:05] TR News "Shellbeats is primarily intended for playing music from YouTube, and is well equipped for this task." https://hackaday.com/2026/01/31/playing-youtube-from-the-command-line/ | Source: Hackaday [11:05] TR Bot YouTube From The Command Line | Hackaday [11:05] TR News "For 35 years, Berners-Lee has written what he considers to be the worlds first blog." https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/29/internet-inventor-tim-berners-lee-interview-battle-soul-web | Source: The Guardian UK [11:05] TR Bot Its not too late to fix it: web inventor Tim Berners-Lee says he is in a battle for the soul of the internet | Internet | The Guardian [11:06] TR News "devastated." https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/big-tech/tim-berners-lee-inventor-of-the-world-wide-web-thinks-it-can-still-be-saved-despite-some-parts-being-optimized-for-nastiness | Source: Tom's Hardware [11:06] TR Bot Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web, thinks it can still be saved despite some parts being 'optimized for nastiness' | Tom's Hardware [11:06] TR News [Old] "We demonstrated that the Web had failed instead of served humanity, as it was supposed to have done, and failed in many places" https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/07/the-man-who-created-the-world-wide-web-has-some-regrets?srsltid=AfmBOor3LPHsCvzUtAfOUTe10e0mlXCr1y2YMEUwJiKqfWGKzTV9oKAT | Source: Vanity Fair [11:06] TR Bot I Was Devastated: Tim Berners-Lee, the Man Who Created the World Wide Web, Has Some Regrets | Vanity Fair [11:07] TR News "The Weldborough Hotel in Tasmania's north-east has had an influx of enquiries about a hot springs that doesn't exist." https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/hobart-mornings/weldborough-hotel-tasmania-fake-hot-springs/106251958 | Source: ABC [11:07] TR Bot Weldborough Hotel baffled by tour company advertising hot springs that don't exist - ABC listen [11:07] TR News "Tasmania Tours outsources its marketing posts, and usually they check them but Hennessey was out of the country at the time." https://pivot-to-ai.com/2026/01/30/ai-sends-tourists-to-tasmanian-hot-springs-that-dont-exist/ | Source: Pivot to AI [11:07] TR Bot ( status 503 @ https://pivot-to-ai.com/2026/01/30/ai-sends-tourists-to-tasmanian-hot-springs-that-dont-exist/ ) [11:21] TR News "A recent post by Marcelo Emmerich proposes replacing package managers with a prompt registry. Instead of publishing code, library authors would publish AI prompts." https://nesbitt.io/2026/01/30/will-ai-make-package-managers-redundant.html | Source: Andrew Nesbitt [11:21] TR Bot Will AI Make Package Managers Redundant? | Andrew Nesbitt [11:21] TR News "Large language models and their associated bots are bad for the indie web in at least three ways: 1) their logistical consequences are bad for bandwidth, 2) their social consequences are bad for guides, and 3) their citational consequences are bad for surfability." https://osteophage.dreamwidth.org/13059.html | Source: Coyote [11:21] TR Bot Captcha Check [11:21] TR News "Over 293 days of research" https://www.securityweek.com/175000-exposed-ollama-hosts-could-enable-llm-abuse/ | Source: Security Week [11:21] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/175000-exposed-ollama-hosts-could-enable-llm-abuse/ ) [11:31] TR News "Even so, I still had my AWS account, and have kept getting a $1.02 bill each month." https://explodingcomma.com/posts/some-things-i-did-this-morning | Source: Pete Brown [11:31] TR Bot Some things I did this morning - Exploding Comma [11:31] TR News "The Ware for January 2026 is shown below: [...]" https://www.bunniestudios.com/blog/2026/name-that-ware-january-2026/ | Source: Bunnie Huang [11:31] TR Bot Name that Ware, January 2026 bunnie's blog [11:32] TR News "The Ware for December 2025 is a Spectral Instruments Series 800 camera." https://www.bunniestudios.com/blog/2026/winner-name-that-ware-december-2025/ | Source: Bunnie Huang [11:32] TR Bot Winner, Name that Ware December 2025 bunnie's blog [11:33] TR News "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/digital-cameras/this-is-why-your-smart-camera-is-actually-making-you-a-worse-photographer | Source: Digital Camera World [11:33] TR Bot This is why your smart camera is actually making you a worse photographer | Digital Camera World [11:33] TR News "This is also the third time in a row Ive chosen to work for a nonprofit. Its a pattern now: nonprofits are my default choice of where to work." https://evanhahn.com/notes-from-january-2026/ | Source: Evan Hahn [11:33] TR Bot Notes from January 2026 [11:33] TR News "Youre applying for a position as an embedded systems developer. Are you ready for the questions a hiring manager is likely to ask?" https://www.windriver.com/blog/Internal-Job-Interview-Questions-for-Embedded-Systems-Developers | [11:33] TR Bot Job Interview Questions for Embedded Systems Developers | Wind River [11:33] TR News "Thomas Edison is well known for his inventions (even if you dont agree he invented all of them)." https://hackaday.com/2026/01/31/thomas-edison-may-have-discovered-graphene/ | Source: Hackaday [11:33] TR Bot Edison May Have Discovered Graphene | Hackaday [11:36] TR News "I blogged every day this month! I didnt start the month planning to do so, but after I had blogged for 5 days straight, I wanted to keep it going." https://cagrimmett.com/2026/01/31/month-of-january-2026/ | Source: Chuck Grimmett [11:36] TR Bot Month of January 2026 Chuck Grimmett [11:36] TR News "Alex has been documenting his fight against the AI-crawlers, so I assumed that my IP range was blocked." https://www.usebox.net/jjm/blog/git-usebox-net-and-bots/ | Source: Juan J Martnez [11:36] TR Bot and bots - usebox.net [11:36] TR News "And then I read Tonskys excellent I am sorry, but everyone is getting syntax highlighting wrong post." https://brainbaking.com/post/2026/01/banning-syntax-highlighting-steroids/ | Source: Wouter Groeneveld [11:36] TR Bot stream 1 was not closed cleanly: PROTOCOL_ERROR (err 1) ( status 0 @ https://brainbaking.com/post/2026/01/banning-syntax-highlighting-steroids/ ) [11:37] TR News "Over the years, Ive learned a few tricks to making winter photo treks somewhat enjoyable." https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/nature-and-wildlife-photography/im-a-michigan-photographer-this-is-how-i-prep-to-take-photos-in-sub-zero-temperatures | Source: Digital Camera World [11:37] TR Bot Im a Michigan photographer. This is how I prep to take photos in seriously sub-zero temperatures | Digital Camera World [11:37] TR News "Here are the JavaFX LinksOfTheMonth of January 2026. You can find the weekly lists on jfx-central.com." https://webtechie.be/post/2026-01-30-javafx-links-of-january-2026/ | Source: Frank Delporte [11:37] TR Bot Links of January 2026 | webtechie.be [11:38] TR News "Its a problem confronting many of the open source software pioneers who transformed the technology world in the 1990s and early 2000s." https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly7n2jm5m5o | Source: BBC [11:38] TR Bot Will young developers take on key open source software? - BBC News [11:38] TR News "For the last few months, I have been developing a new reporting application." https://henrikwarne.com/2026/01/31/in-praise-of-dry-run/ | Source: Henrik Warne [11:38] TR Bot In Praise of dry-run | Henrik Warne's blog [11:38] TR News "Over the past month or so, several enterprising contributors have taken an interest in the zig libc subproject." https://ziglang.org/devlog/2026/#2026-01-31 | Source: Zig [11:38] TR Bot Devlog Zig Programming Language [11:38] TR News "I think the girl born on Tuesday carries a lesson about how we teach." https://www.allendowney.com/blog/2026/01/31/the-girl-born-on-tuesday/ | Source: Allen Downey [11:39] TR Bot The Girl Born on Tuesday - Probably Overthinking It [11:39] TR News "I have been looking into linkers recently and Ive been amazed at all the crazy options and optimizations that a linker may perform." https://fzakaria.com/2026/01/30/crazy-shit-linkers-do-relaxation | Source: Farid Zakaria [11:39] TR Bot Crazy shit linkers do: Relaxation | Farid Zakarias Blog [11:39] TR News "The more I work with git-send-email, the less I find the GitHub interface sufferable." https://ploum.net/2026-01-31-offline-git-send-email.html | Source: Lionel Dricot [11:39] TR Bot The Disconnected Git Workflow [11:39] TR News "With a focus on lexical scope and tail call optimization, it actually contributed many of its ideas back into Common LISP." https://taoofmac.com/space/dev/scheme | Source: Rui Carmo [11:39] TR Bot Scheme - Tao of Mac [11:41] TR News (NEW): Programming Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Programming_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Programming_Leftovers.gmi [11:41] TR Bot Tux Machines Programming Leftovers [11:45] TR News Techrights Links 01/02/2026: Public TV Gutted by Cheeto, Billionaires Fund a Cheeto Propaganda Movie in 'Documentary' Clothing https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/Links_01_02_2026_Public_TV_Gutted_by_Cheeto_Billionaires_Fund_a.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/Links_01_02_2026_Public_TV_Gutted_by_Cheeto_Billionaires_Fund_a.gmi [11:45] TR Bot Techrights Links 01/02/2026: Public TV Gutted by Cheeto, Billionaires Fund a Cheeto Propaganda Movie in 'Documentary' Clothing [11:46] TR News "I had the opportunity to attend FOSDEM 2026 virtually, and I spent almost all of my time in the Social Web track" https://lqdev.me/posts/fosdem-2026-social-web-thoughts/ | Source: Luis Quintanilla [11:46] TR Bot Thoughts on the Social Web from FOSDEM 2026 - Luis Quintanilla [11:52] TR News "But when a process looks at any data other than what it is manipulating within the transaction, it should see the the bank as being in balance (Consistency)." https://yottadb.com/acid-transactions-are-hard-at-scale-part-1/ | Source: YottaDB [11:52] TR Bot Transactions Are Hard At Scale Part 1 - YottaDB [11:53] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techrights [11:54] TR News "The Marginalia Search default ranking algorithm recently saw a fairly radical improvement" https://www.marginalia.nu/log/a_130_trust_in_ranking/ | Source: Viktor Lfgren [11:54] TR Bot in Ranking | marginalia.nu [11:54] TR News "The rule of least power on the web incentivised using HTML before reaching for CSS, CSS before JavaScript, and bashing it into the JS script as a last resort." https://pawelgrzybek.com/more-invoker-commands-and-more-reasons-not-to-use-javascript-please/ | Source: Pawe Grzybek [11:54] TR Bot invoker commands, and more reasons not to use JavaScript please | pawelgrzybek.com [11:55] TR News "The problem, as [NeedItMakeIt] identified with a thermal camera, is that laying down walls around a print gives the extruded plastic time to cool of." https://hackaday.com/2026/01/31/changing-print-layer-patterns-to-increase-strength/ | Source: Hackaday [11:55] TR Bot Print Layer Patterns To Increase Strength | Hackaday ● Feb 01 [12:02] TR News "Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 7.8, the latest update of the project's Ubuntu-based distribution with Xfce as the preferred desktop." https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=12719 | Source: Distro Watch [12:02] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=12719 ) [12:03] TR News "Curtis Gedak has announced the release of GParted Live 1.8.0-2, the latest stable release of the project's Debian-based specialist live CD with tools suitable for disk partitioning and data rescue tasks." https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=12717 | Source: Distro Watch [12:03] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=12717 ) [12:03] TR News "Manjaro is one of the better Arch based Linux distributions, but it has notorious frustrations with Samba." https://www.logikalsolutions.com/wordpress/information-technology/samba/ | Source: Logikal Solutions [12:03] TR Bot A Samba Share on Manjaro Logikal Blog [12:04] TR News "I wrote about many/most aspects of PKGBASE in the Brave New PKGBASE World article but not the installation size." https://vermaden.wordpress.com/2026/02/01/150-mb-minimal-freebsd-installation/ | Source: Vermaden [12:04] TR Bot 150 MB Minimal FreeBSD Installation | [12:04] TR News "OPNsense is a FreeBSD-based specialist operating system designed for firewalls and routers. The project's latest release is version 26.1. [...]" https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=12716 | Source: Distro Watch [12:04] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=12716 ) [12:13] TR News "Last year I've took notes about the way to connect to FOSDEM's wifi from my laptop doing dual boot OpenBSD and FreeBSD. But this year those commands, were not working." https://www.vincentdelft.be/post/post_20260131 | Source: Vincent Delft [12:13] TR Bot Vincent's blog [12:14] TR News "The AerynOS project published a news update for the month of January which highlights changes to the distribution, its website, and infrastructure." https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=12718 | Source: Distro Watch [12:14] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=12718 ) [12:14] TR News "Both dpkg and RPM are very old (by Linux standards)." https://utcc.utoronto.ca/~cks/space/blog/linux/PatchingUpstreamsOnceNeeded | Source: University of Toronto [12:14] TR Bot You're using a too-old browser [12:15] TR News "When youre new to doing cryptics, they can be incredibly intimidating." https://www.wyrd.systems/posts/its-ok-to-not-be-ok-at-solving-cryptic-crosswords | [12:15] TR Bot Its OK to not be OK (at solving cryptic crosswords) - wyrd systems [12:16] TR News "This was my contribution to the tunnel compo at Fjlldata 2026: A full-screen 3D tunnel on the Commodore 64." https://www.linusakesson.net/scene/quondam-tunneling/index.php | Source: Linus kesson [12:16] TR Bot Quondam Tunneling [12:22] TR News "This tutorial will help install your ISPConfig 3 single server setup using the ISPConfig auto-installer." https://www.howtoforge.com/ispconfig-autoinstall-debian-ubuntu/ | Source: HowTo Forge [12:22] TR Bot Perfect Server Automated ISPConfig 3 Installation on Debian 11 and Debian 12, Ubuntu 22.04 and Ubuntu 24.04 [12:22] TR News "Save the file at the bottom of this post as ~/.config/alsa-card-profile/paths/analog-input-headset-mic.conf" https://blinry.org/headset-mic-default/ | Source: Blinry [12:22] TR Bot Switching to your headset mic automatically [12:43] TR News Joey Hess: the local weather http://joeyh.name/blog/pics/snowfence.jpg [12:43] TR News Tarek Ziad: Catching Code Complexity with a Local LLM https://tarekziade.github.io/2026/01/31/catching-quadratic-complexity/ [12:43] TR Bot Catching Code Complexity with a Local LLM | Tarek Ziad [12:46] TR News (NEW): Leaving the Cage Behind https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Leaving_the_Cage_Behind.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Leaving_the_Cage_Behind.gmi [12:46] TR Bot Tux Machines Leaving the Cage Behind [12:46] TR News Deblinux 6.1 is out https://distrowatch.com/deblinux [12:46] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/deblinux ) [12:47] TR News Thai FDA warns about unapproved herbal inhaler registration misuse https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thai-fda-warns-on-unapproved-herbal-inhaler-registration-misuse [12:47] TR Bot Thai FDA warns about unapproved herbal inhaler registration misuse | The Straits Times [12:47] TR News Patents Standing in the Way https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/Patents_Standing_in_the_Way.shtml [12:47] TR Bot Techrights Patents Standing in the Way [12:47] TR News Supreme Court IP Docket February 1, 2026: Hikma Leads, Section 101 and IPR Questions on Deck https://patentlyo.com/patent/2026/01/supreme-january-questions.html [12:48] TR Bot Supreme Court IP Docket February 1, 2026: Hikma Leads, Section 101 and IPR Questions on Deck | Patently-O [12:50] TR News Kevin Fenzi: misc fedora bits for end of jan 2026 https://www.scrye.com/blogs/nirik/posts/2026/01/31/misc-fedora-bits-for-end-of-jan-2026/ [12:50] TR Bot misc fedora bits for end of jan 2026 | Kevin's musings [12:51] TR News Kaidan 0.15.0: Audio/Video Calls and Integrated Search Field https://kaidan.im/2026/01/30/kaidan-0.15.0/ [12:51] TR Bot Kaidan 0.15.0: Audio/Video Calls and Integrated Search Field - Kaidan [12:51] TR News Nano Feels Complicated? Try These 5 Easier Terminal Editors https://itsfoss.com/nano-like-editors/ [12:51] TR Bot Nano Feels Complicated? Try These 5 Easier Terminal Editors [12:52] TR News Microsoft designer proposes a Linux-style dock for backdoored Windows https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/powertoys-linux-dock-proposal [12:52] TR Bot Microsoft designer proposes a Linux-style dock for Windows - OMG! Ubuntu [12:59] TR News Over 1.2 million Malaysians still living in poverty: Minister https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/over-1-2-million-malaysians-still-living-in-poverty-minister [12:59] TR Bot Over 1.2 million Malaysians still living in poverty: Minister | The Straits Times ● Feb 01 [13:00] TR News China executes 11 gang members linked to Myanmar scam compounds https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/01/china-executes-11-gang-members-linked-to-myanmar-scam-compounds/ [13:00] TR Bot China executes 11 gang members linked to Myanmar scam compounds - JURIST - News [13:00] TR News Michael Prokop: apt, SHA-1 keys + 2026-02-01 https://michael-prokop.at/blog/2026/01/31/apt-sha-1-keys-2026-02-01/ [13:00] TR Bot mikas blog Blog Archive apt, SHA-1 keys + 2026-02-01 [13:00] *ewig (~Ewig@user/ewig) has joined #techrights [13:12] *ewig` (~ewig@user/ewig) has joined #techrights [13:12] *ewig has quit (Ping timeout: 264 seconds) [13:13] TR News haskeline CLI for user input https://www.linuxlinks.com/haskeline-cli-user-input/ [13:13] TR Bot - CLI for user input - LinuxLinks [13:15] TR News ZLint opinionated linter https://www.linuxlinks.com/zlint-opinionated-linter/ [13:15] TR Bot - opinionated linter - LinuxLinks [13:15] TR News luffy watch movies and TV from the command-line https://www.linuxlinks.com/luffy-watch-movies-tv-command-line/ [13:15] TR Bot - watch movies and TV from the command-line - LinuxLinks [13:23] TR News NoxDir visualize file system usage https://www.linuxlinks.com/noxdir-visualize-file-system-usage/ [13:23] TR Bot - visualize file system usage - LinuxLinks [13:23] TR News VisiGrid local-first spreadsheet https://www.linuxlinks.com/visigrid-local-first-spreadsheet/ [13:23] TR Bot - local-first spreadsheet - LinuxLinks [13:24] TR News 5 Useful Free and Open Source Rust TUI frameworks https://www.linuxlinks.com/useful-free-open-source-rust-tui-frameworks/ [13:24] TR Bot Useful Free and Open Source Rust TUI frameworks - LinuxLinks [13:24] TR News colorstorm TUI to generate color themes for Vim, VSCode, and Sublime https://www.linuxlinks.com/colorstorm-tui-generate-color-themes-sublime/ [13:24] TR Bot - TUI to generate color themes for Vim, VSCode, and Sublime - LinuxLinks [13:25] TR News 9 Best Free and Open Interactive Whiteboard Software https://www.linuxlinks.com/best-free-open-interactive-whiteboard-software/ [13:25] TR Bot Best Free and Open Interactive Whiteboard Software - LinuxLinks [13:25] TR News Geist typeface designed for developers and designers https://www.linuxlinks.com/geist-typeface-designed-developers-designers/ [13:25] TR Bot - typeface designed for developers and designers - LinuxLinks [13:26] TR News ScummVM 2026.1.0 "Like a Version" is finally released https://www.scummvm.org/news/20260131/ [13:26] TR Bot ScummVM :: Latest Developments :: ScummVM 2026.1.0 "Like a Version" is finally released [13:36] TR News The Amount of New Solar Power Production Capacity China Is Manufacturing Is Legitimately Mind-Blowing https://futurism.com/science-energy/solar-energy-china-production [13:36] TR Bot The Amount of New Solar Power Production Capacity China Is Manufacturing Is Legitimately Mind-Blowing [13:37] TR News Your eBooks Don't Have to Look Boring, Calibre 9.0 Now has Shelves https://itsfoss.com/news/calibre-9-0-release/ [13:37] TR Bot Your eBooks Don't Have to Look Boring, Calibre 9.0 Now has Shelves [13:38] TR News Precedential No. 12 - TTAB Re-designates Decision: DANKE Not Confusable with MERCI for Chocolates http://thettablog.blogspot.com/2026/01/precedential-no-1-ttab-re-designates.html [13:38] TR Bot The TTABlog: Precedential No. 12 - TTAB Re-designates Decision: DANKE Not Confusable with MERCI for Chocolates [13:40] TR News RTX 4090s 16-pin power connector erupts in smoke in shocking live footage GPU melts during Marvel Rivals gameplay https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/rtx-4090s-16-pin-power-connector-erupts-in-smoke-in-shocking-live-footage-gpu-melts-during-marvel-rivals-gameplay [13:40] TR Bot RTX 4090s 16-pin power connector erupts in smoke in shocking live footage GPU melts during Marvel Rivals gameplay | Tom's Hardware [13:41] TR News World's largest particle accelerator begins warming thousands of local French residents https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/cern-begins-warming-thousands-of-local-french-residents-with-waste-energy-from-its-16-mile-large-hadron-collider-accelerator-leverages-its-massive-cooling-network-to-help-slash-local-carbon-emissions [13:41] TR Bot World's largest particle accelerator begins warming thousands of local French residents with waste energy from the 16-mile Large Hadron Collider CERN's accelerator leverages its massive cooling network to help slash local carbon emissions | Tom's Hardware [13:42] TR News Jensen reportedly criticizing OpenAI's business decisions in private discussions https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/nvidias-plan-to-invest-usd100-billion-in-openai-appears-unlikely-jensen-reportedly-criticizing-openais-business-decisions-in-private-discussions [13:42] TR Bot Nvidia's plan to invest $100 billion in OpenAI appears unlikely Jensen reportedly criticizing OpenAI's business decisions in private discussions | Tom's Hardware [13:42] TR News If Youre a Real Person Looking for a Job, the Flood of Fake Hey Hi (AI) Job Applications Will Make Your Blood Boil https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/job-ai-applications-markup [13:42] TR Bot If You're a Real Person Looking for a Job, the Flood of Fake AI Job Applications Will Make Your Blood Boil [13:46] TR News You Will Laugh Out Loud When You Hear What the Tech Industry Is Spending a Swimming Pools Worth of Money to Convince the Public https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-tech-industry-ads-data-center [13:46] TR Bot You Will Laugh Out Loud When You Hear What the Tech Industry Is Spending a Swimming Pool's Worth of Money to Convince the Public [13:47] TR News Chinese Adults Taking Strange Hey Hi (AI) Devices to Bed With Them https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/china-ai-companion-toys [13:47] TR Bot Chinese Adults Taking Strange AI Devices to Bed With Them [13:49] TR News Building a browser API in one shot https://nolanlawson.com/2026/01/31/building-a-browser-api-in-one-shot/ [13:49] TR Bot Building a browser API in one shot | Read the Tea Leaves [13:50] TR News Pentagon Defends Restrictions on Media Outlets https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/business/media/pentagon-new-york-times-lawsuit.html [13:50] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/business/media/pentagon-new-york-times-lawsuit.html ) ● Feb 01 [14:01] TR News Releasing dfms 1.0: Fast and Feature-Rich Estimation of Dynamic Factor Models in R https://www.r-bloggers.com/2026/01/releasing-dfms-1-0-fast-and-feature-rich-estimation-of-dynamic-factor-models-in-r/ [14:01] TR Bot dfms 1.0: Fast and Feature-Rich Estimation of Dynamic Factor Models in R | R-bloggers [14:02] TR News 7 Useful Free Static Web Servers https://www.linuxlinks.com/useful-free-static-web-servers/ [14:02] TR Bot Useful Free Static Web Servers - LinuxLinks [14:02] TR News Drawy brainstorming tool https://www.linuxlinks.com/drawy-brainstorming-tool/ [14:02] TR Bot - brainstorming tool - LinuxLinks [14:02] TR News 8 Best Free and Open Source API Documentation Browsers https://www.linuxlinks.com/best-free-open-source-api-documentation-browsers/ [14:02] TR Bot Best Free and Open Source API Documentation Browsers - LinuxLinks [14:03] TR News par2cmdline PAR 2.0 compatible file verification and repair tool https://www.linuxlinks.com/par2cmdline-parcompatible-file-verification-repair-tool/ [14:03] TR Bot - PAR 2.0 compatible file verification and repair tool - LinuxLinks [14:03] TR News Fake "Linux" Articles https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/31/Fake_Linux_Articles.shtml [14:03] TR Bot Techrights Fake "Linux" Articles [14:13] TR News French tech giant Capgemini assists US Dept. of Homeland Security https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/a-week-in-france/20260131-2026-01-31-13-15-a-week-in-france-3101 [14:13] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/a-week-in-france/20260131-2026-01-31-13-15-a-week-in-france-3101 ) [14:16] TR News RebornOS 2026.01.22 is out https://distrowatch.com/rebornos [14:16] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/rebornos ) [14:19] TR News Scalene memory profiler https://www.linuxlinks.com/scalene-memory-profiler/ [14:19] TR Bot - memory profiler - LinuxLinks [14:20] TR News Linux Lite 7.8 Is Out Based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, Ports Many Apps to GTK4 https://9to5linux.com/linux-lite-7-8-is-out-based-on-ubuntu-24-04-3-lts-ports-many-apps-to-gtk4 [14:20] TR Bot Lite 7.8 Is Out Based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, Ports Many Apps to GTK4 - 9to5Linux [14:20] TR News Shotcut 26.1 Open-Source Video Editor Released with Hardware Video Decoding https://9to5linux.com/shotcut-26-1-open-source-video-editor-released-with-hardware-video-decoding [14:20] TR Bot 26.1 Open-Source Video Editor Released with Hardware Video Decoding - 9to5Linux [14:20] TR News Flora 20260131 is out https://distrowatch.com/flora [14:20] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/flora ) [14:21] TR News iDeal 2026.01.31 is out as well https://distrowatch.com/ideal [14:21] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/ideal ) [14:21] TR News How to Install Zsh on Fedora GNU/Linux https://linuxcapable.com/how-to-install-zsh-on-fedora-linux/ [14:21] TR Bot to Install Zsh on Fedora Linux - LinuxCapable [14:21] TR News How to Install Firewalld on Arch GNU/Linux https://linuxcapable.com/how-to-install-firewalld-on-arch-linux/ [14:21] TR Bot to Install Firewalld on Arch Linux - LinuxCapable [14:22] TR News How to Install Pikaur on Arch GNU/Linux https://linuxcapable.com/how-to-install-pikaur-on-arch-linux/ [14:22] TR Bot to Install Pikaur on Arch Linux - LinuxCapable [14:24] TR News How To Install proprietary trap AWS CLI on Linux Mint 22 https://idroot.us/install-aws-cli-linux-mint-22/ [14:24] TR Bot How To Install AWS CLI on Linux Mint 22 - idroot [14:24] TR News How To Install Apache Solr on Debian 13 https://idroot.us/install-apache-solr-debian-13/ [14:24] TR Bot How To Install Apache Solr on Debian 13 - idroot [14:26] TR News How To Install Chkrootkit on Debian 13 https://idroot.us/install-chkrootkit-debian-13/ [14:26] TR Bot How To Install Chkrootkit on Debian 13 - idroot [14:27] TR News A way to run Ansible 2.19 on old operating systems like Ubuntu 18.04 with working Apt https://raymii.org/s/blog/Ansible_2.19_on_old_ubuntu_18.04_with_working_apt.html [14:27] TR Bot way to run Ansible 2.19 on old operating systems like Ubuntu 18.04 with working Apt - Raymii.org [14:27] TR News Transmission 4.1 adds Sequential Downloading, IPv6 support + more https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/transmission-4-1-0-released [14:27] TR Bot Transmission 4.1 adds Sequential Downloading, IPv6 support + more - OMG! Ubuntu [14:28] TR News Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 3 is available to download https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/ubuntu-26-04-snapshot-3-released [14:28] TR Bot Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 3 is available to download - OMG! Ubuntu [14:29] TR News Botnet smashes DDoS traffic record, equivalent to streaming 2.2 million DRM spreader Netflix 4K movies at once https://www.tomshardware.com/service-providers/network-providers/botnet-smashes-ddos-traffic-record-at-31-4-tb-s-equivalent-to-streaming-2-2-million-netflix-4k-movies-at-once-attack-was-large-enough-to-take-entire-countries-offline [14:29] TR Bot Botnet smashes DDoS traffic record, equivalent to streaming 2.2 million Netflix 4K movies at once 31.4 Tb/s attack was large enough to take entire countries offline | Tom's Hardware [14:30] TR News Meet the LibreOffice project at FOSDEM in Brussels! https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/01/31/meet-the-libreoffice-project-at-fosdem-in-brussels/ [14:30] TR Bot Meet the LibreOffice project at FOSDEM in Brussels! - TDF Community Blog [14:31] TR News Notes from January 2026 https://evanhahn.com/notes-from-january-2026/ [14:31] TR Bot Notes from January 2026 [14:31] TR News Benjamin Mako Hill: Dialogue https://mako.cc/copyrighteous/dialogue [14:31] TR Bot Dialogue copyrighteous [14:31] TR News Norway Almost Trusts Russia More Than the Famous Criminal Bill Gates (Sleeping With Young Russian Girls) Company, Abusive Monopolist Microsoft https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/31/Norway_Almost_Trusts_Russia_More_Than_the_Bill_Gates_Sleeping_W.shtml [14:31] TR Bot Techrights Norway Almost Trusts Russia More Than the Bill Gates (Sleeping With Young Russian Girls) Company, Microsoft [14:34] TR News eScan Antivirus Delivers Malware in Supply Chain Attack https://www.securityweek.com/escan-antivirus-delivers-malware-in-supply-chain-attack/ [14:34] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/escan-antivirus-delivers-malware-in-supply-chain-attack/ ) [14:36] TR News EPO on Strike https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/30/EPO_on_Strike.shtml [14:36] TR Bot Techrights EPO on Strike [14:36] TR News Mobbing at the European Patent Office (EPO) - Part I - An Introduction https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/31/Mobbing_at_the_European_Patent_Office_EPO_Part_I_An_Introductio.shtml [14:36] TR Bot Techrights Mobbing at the European Patent Office (EPO) - Part I - An Introduction [14:38] TR News OpenZFS Mastery device names options https://mwl.io/archives/24563 [14:38] TR Bot OpenZFS Mastery device names options Michael W Lucas [14:39] TR News U.K. internet provider's bailout cancelled because rats chewed through its fiber optic cables https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/u-k-broadband-provider-bailout-scuppered-because-rats-chewed-through-its-cables-companys-fiber-network-reportedly-damaged-by-rodents-will-require-an-expensive-fix-to-get-it-up-and-running-again [14:39] TR Bot U.K. internet provider's bailout cancelled because rats chewed through its fiber optic cables biodegradable cable jackets use soy- or corn-based materials, attracting hungry rats | Tom's Hardware [14:39] TR News M5Stack AI-8850 LLM Accelerator M.2 Kit offers an alternative to Raspberry Pi Hey Hi (AI) HAT+ 2 https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/01/31/24-tops-m5stack-ai-8850-llm-accelerator-m-2-kit-offers-an-alternative-to-raspberry-pi-ai-hat-2/ [14:39] TR Bot M5Stack AI-8850 LLM Accelerator M.2 Kit offers an alternative to Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2 - CNX Software [14:40] TR News Duke Nukem 3D turns 30 years old, brought swaggering FPS action to real-world environments https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/duke-nukem-3d-brought-swaggering-fps-action-to-real-world-environments-30-years-ago-1996-release-broke-the-doom-clone-mold-while-adding-humor-and-personality [14:40] TR Bot Duke Nukem 3D turns 30 years old, brought swaggering FPS action to real-world environments 1996 release broke the Doom clone mold while adding humor and personality | Tom's Hardware [14:40] schestowitz[TR2] MinceR: ^ [14:40] schestowitz[TR2] iirc., you played both [14:42] MinceR indeed [14:43] MinceR Duke Nukem 3D is fun and highly quotable but also extremely buggy and the gameplay isn't as good as classic Doom [14:43] TR News Brett Ratner director of Melania embraces woman on couch next to Jeffrey Epstein in DOJ photo dump https://nypost.com/2026/01/31/us-news/brett-ratner-director-of-melania-embraces-woman-on-couch-next-to-jeffrey-epstein-in-doj-photo-dump/ [14:43] TR Bot Brett Ratner director of Melania embraces woman on couch next to Jeffrey Epstein in DOJ photo dump [14:45] TR News Wisconsin towns reportedly signed secret NDAs for billion-dollar data center deals Abusive Monopolist Microsoft and Meta hide behind confidential agreements https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/wisconsin-towns-signed-underhanded-ndas-while-negotiating-billion-dollar-data-centers [14:45] TR Bot Wisconsin towns reportedly signed secret NDAs for billion-dollar data center deals Microsoft and Meta hide behind confidential agreements | Tom's Hardware [14:48] schestowitz[TR2] MinceR: i agree [14:49] schestowitz[TR2] wolf3d was worse than both but older [14:49] schestowitz[TR2] felt like a maze [14:49] schestowitz[TR2] everywhere feels almost the same [14:49] schestowitz[TR2] room and rokom and more rooms [14:51] MinceR the Catacomb 3D Adventure Series (Abyss, Armageddon, Apocalypse) was more fun [14:51] TR News "Ubuntu that causes printing to fail only on Tuesdays when trying to print a document. This bug was reported in 2009 and has since been fixed, but it is often discussed as an interesting episode in software history." wonfix, try again tomorrow! https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20260130-open-office/ [14:51] TR Bot What is the true identity of the mysterious Ubuntu bug that 'makes it impossible to print on Tuesdays'? - GIGAZINE [14:54] TR News Surviving The RAM Price Squeeze With Linux In-Kernel Memory Compression https://hackaday.com/2026/01/31/surviving-the-ram-price-squeeze-with-linux-in-kernel-memory-compression/ [14:54] TR Bot The RAM Price Squeeze With Linux In-Kernel Memory Compression | Hackaday [14:54] TR News Linux gets a native GeForce NOW app with DLSS and ray tracing support https://www.dlcompare.com/gaming-news/nvidia-launches-native-geforce-now-linux-app-featuring-dlss-and-ray-tracing-71045 [14:54] TR Bot Nvidia launches native GeForce NOW Linux app featuring DLSS and ray tracing [14:55] TR News Nvidia launches official GeForce Now client for Linux in beta https://www.techspot.com/news/111133-nvidia-launches-official-geforce-now-client-linux-beta.html [14:55] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.techspot.com/news/111133-nvidia-launches-official-geforce-now-client-linux-beta.html ) [14:56] TR News "The beta application, which we have been able to test out early, works best on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS or later and requires a modern GPU with H.264 or H.265 Vulkan video codec support, such as GeForce 10 series or newer." https://www.neowin.net/news/nvidias-native-geforce-now-app-for-linux-bridges-the-gaming-gap-hands-on/ [14:56] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.neowin.net/news/nvidias-native-geforce-now-app-for-linux-bridges-the-gaming-gap-hands-on/ ) [14:57] TR News Linux Kernel Community Approves Leadership Contingency Plan For Future Stability https://www.technetbooks.com/2026/01/linux-kernel-community-approves.html https://techrights.org/n/2024/03/23/Move_Over_Linus_Torvalds_the_Bill_Gates_Connected_Jim_Zemlin_is.shtml [14:57] TR Bot Linux Kernel Community Approves Leadership Contingency Plan For Future Stability | Technetbook [14:57] TR Bot Techrights Move Over, Linus Torvalds, the Bill Gates-Connected Jim Zemlin is Now "Linux Chief" [14:58] TR News I found the ultimate "No Sudo" toolbox for Linux, and its a game-changer https://www.howtogeek.com/i-tried-x-cmd-the-no-sudo-toolbox-that-installs-and-enhances-cli-tools-on-demand/ [14:58] TR Bot I found the ultimate "No Sudo" toolbox for Linux, and its a game-changer [14:59] TR News Serial Slopper Fagioli now spamming Digg with his LLM slop about 'Linux'... and slop images [14:59] TR News Calibre's big update, the new Raspberry Pi OS alternative, and more Proton games: Linux news roundup https://www.howtogeek.com/calibres-big-update-the-new-raspberry-pi-os-alternative-and-more-proton-games-linux-news-roundup/ [14:59] TR Bot Calibre's big update, the new Raspberry Pi OS alternative, and more Proton games: Linux news roundup ● Feb 01 [15:02] TR News Microsoft proxy https://www.csoonline.com/article/4125145/startup-amutable-plotting-linux-security-overhaul-to-counter-hacking-threats.html see https://techrights.org/search/query?search=Search&query1=Amutable&set1=any [15:02] TR Bot Startup Amutable plotting Linux security overhaul to counter hacking threats | CSO Online [15:02] TR Bot Techrights Search [15:02] TR News Linux Mint just made the terminal easier to ignore than ever https://www.makeuseof.com/linux-mint-made-terminal-easier-to-ignore/ [15:02] TR Bot Linux Mint just made the terminal easier to ignore than ever [15:06] TR News (NEW): Today's HowTos https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/today_s_howtos.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/today_s_howtos.gmi [15:06] TR Bot Tux Machines today's howtos [15:08] TR News (NEW): Applications: Alternatives to Nano and a look at x-cmd https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Applications_Alternatives_to_Nano_and_a_look_at_x_cmd.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Applications_Alternatives_to_Nano_and_a_look_at_x_cmd.gmi [15:08] TR Bot Tux Machines Applications: Alternatives to Nano and a look at x-cmd [15:16] TR News Linux Lite 7.8 Final Released https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=9811 [15:16] TR Bot Linux Lite 7.8 Final Released [15:16] TR News (NEW): Leftovers Regarding Web Browsers/Web Servers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Leftovers_Regarding_Web_Browsers_Web_Servers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Leftovers_Regarding_Web_Browsers_Web_Servers.gmi [15:16] TR Bot Tux Machines Leftovers Regarding Web Browsers/Web Servers [15:18] TR News (NEW): Canonical/Ubuntu: Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 3 and Old Bug Which "makes it impossible to print on Tuesdays" https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Canonical_Ubuntu_Ubuntu_26_04_Snapshot_3_and_Old_Bug_Which_make.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Canonical_Ubuntu_Ubuntu_26_04_Snapshot_3_and_Old_Bug_Which_make.gmi [15:18] TR Bot Tux Machines Canonical/Ubuntu: Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 3 and Old Bug Which "makes it impossible to print on Tuesdays" [15:18] TR News OPNsense 26.1 released https://forum.opnsense.org/index.php?topic=50544.0 [15:18] TR Bot OPNsense 26.1 released [15:20] TR News (NEW): FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and OPNsense Picks https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/FreeBSD_OpenBSD_and_OPNsense_Picks.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/FreeBSD_OpenBSD_and_OPNsense_Picks.gmi [15:20] TR Bot Tux Machines FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and OPNsense Picks [15:20] TR News AerynOS: January 2026 project update https://aerynos.com/blog/2026/31/january-2026-project-update/ [15:20] TR Bot 2026 project update | AerynOS [15:21] TR News (NEW): AerynOS 2026.01 Released with Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS, GNOME 49.3, and More https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/30/AerynOS_2026_01_Released_with_Linux_Kernel_6_18_LTS_GNOME_49_3_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/30/AerynOS_2026_01_Released_with_Linux_Kernel_6_18_LTS_GNOME_49_3_.gmi [15:21] TR Bot Tux Machines AerynOS 2026.01 Released with Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS, GNOME 49.3, and More [15:25] TR News (NEW): Debian-Based GParted Live 1.8 Released with Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS, GParted 1.8 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/28/Debian_Based_GParted_Live_1_8_Released_with_Linux_Kernel_6_18_L.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/28/Debian_Based_GParted_Live_1_8_Released_with_Linux_Kernel_6_18_L.gmi [15:25] TR Bot Tux Machines Debian-Based GParted Live 1.8 Released with Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS, GParted 1.8 [15:26] TR News (NEW): Release of ScummVM 2026.1.0Kaidan 0.15.0 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Release_of_ScummVM_2026_1_0Kaidan_0_15_0.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Release_of_ScummVM_2026_1_0Kaidan_0_15_0.gmi [15:26] TR Bot Tux Machines Release of ScummVM 2026.1.0Kaidan 0.15.0 [15:30] TR News (NEW): Today's Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/today_s_leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/today_s_leftovers.gmi [15:30] TR Bot Tux Machines today's leftovers [15:33] TR News (NEW): Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Development Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_and_Development_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_and_Development_Leftovers.gmi [15:33] TR Bot Tux Machines Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Development Leftovers [15:36] TR News Techrights Links 01/02/2026: Nvidia's Jensen Talks Down Microsoft 'Open' 'Hey Hi' and Britain's Starmer Makes Friends With China, Japan https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/Links_01_02_2026_Nvidia_s_Jensen_Talks_Down_Microsoft_Open_Hey_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/Links_01_02_2026_Nvidia_s_Jensen_Talks_Down_Microsoft_Open_Hey_.gmi [15:36] TR Bot Techrights Links 01/02/2026: Nvidia's Jensen Talks Down Microsoft 'Open' 'Hey Hi' and Britain's Starmer Makes Friends With China, Japan [15:48] *\join_fashionshowandtell (~join_fashionshowand@gm4jpwr22xqdu.irc) has joined #techrights [15:51] TR News "This is even more remarkable when one considers that probably one key factor for the change of government in 2025 was a fierce campaign of misinformation and propaganda around the plan of the former Social Democrat / Green / Market Liberal government to phase out fossil heating" gemini://small-tardis.dnshome.de/jnxx/microblog/2026-02-01_Fossil_Heating_Installations_declining_in_Germany.gmi [15:53] TR News Take My Hand: Chapter 32 gemini://gem.write-on.org/onestepleft/book1/chapter32.gmi [15:54] TR News sdf-eu down on New Year's Eve gopher://sdf.org:70/1/users/chals/phlog/01-02-26 [15:55] TR News "First prototype of my #diy #handheld #cyberdeck powered by a #RaspberryPi Zero. Unlike my previous tablet designs, this one is aimed at low power for extended battery life, focussing on command-line use." gemini://tobykurien.com/microblog.gmi [15:59] TR News The comfy playful psychonautes The comfy playful psychonautes. ● Feb 01 [16:00] *SomeGoat (~SomeGoat@y3syynzkwyc9u.irc) has joined #techrights [16:09] TR News "Every time a company hires an IBM Executive you should be really worried as that person will bring and execute the IBM playbook cut costs, layoffs, etc Good luck." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kg5v8wj8 [16:09] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kg5v8wj8 ) [16:34] MinceR (no audio) https://desu-usergeneratedcontent.xyz/int/image/1670/01/1670012864257.webm [16:34] *nobody has quit (connection closed) [16:35] *nobody (~nobody@4ebk9724jjdmq.irc) has joined #techrights [16:41] TR News Techrights The State of Memory Leaks in GNU/Linux https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/The_State_of_Memory_Leaks_in_GNU_Linux.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/The_State_of_Memory_Leaks_in_GNU_Linux.gmi [16:41] TR Bot Techrights The State of Memory Leaks in GNU/Linux [16:42] TR News JeroenED @ Fosdem 2026 gemini://iam.jeroened.be/gemlog/jeroened-at-fosdem-2026.gmi [16:46] TR News Techrights Gemini Links 01/02/2026: Fossil Heating Installations and Some FOSDEM Coverage https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/Gemini_Links_01_02_2026_Fossil_Heating_Installations_and_Some_F.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/Gemini_Links_01_02_2026_Fossil_Heating_Installations_and_Some_F.gmi [16:46] TR Bot Techrights Gemini Links 01/02/2026: Fossil Heating Installations and Some FOSDEM Coverage [16:50] *\join_fashionshowandtell has quit (Quit: leaving) ● Feb 01 [17:08] TR News (NEW): Best Free and Open Source Software https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Best_Free_and_Open_Source_Software.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Best_Free_and_Open_Source_Software.gmi [17:08] TR Bot Tux Machines Best Free and Open Source Software [17:09] TR News Techrights IBM Misleads and Gaslights Investors With Slop Sold as "AI" (the Business is Waning, Mass Layoffs Continue) https://techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/IBM_Misleads_and_Gaslights_Investors_With_Slop_Sold_as_AI_the_B.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/IBM_Misleads_and_Gaslights_Investors_With_Slop_Sold_as_AI_the_B.gmi [17:09] TR Bot Techrights IBM Misleads and Gaslights Investors With Slop Sold as "AI" (the Business is Waning, Mass Layoffs Continue) [17:11] MinceR https://files.catbox.moe/e8pf0g.png [17:13] TR News (NEW): Ive tested dozens of Linux distros, and these 3 are the only ones Id put on a laptop https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/I_ve_tested_dozens_of_Linux_distros_and_these_3_are_the_only_on.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/I_ve_tested_dozens_of_Linux_distros_and_these_3_are_the_only_on.gmi [17:13] TR Bot Tux Machines Ive tested dozens of Linux distros, and these 3 are the only ones Id put on a laptop [17:16] TR News (NEW): Linux has a price, it's just not money https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Linux_has_a_price_it_s_just_not_money.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Linux_has_a_price_it_s_just_not_money.gmi [17:16] TR Bot Tux Machines Linux has a price, it's just not money [17:27] TR News (NEW): Bad Publicity or Good Publicity, It's Still Publicity https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Bad_Publicity_or_Good_Publicity_It_s_Still_Publicity.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Bad_Publicity_or_Good_Publicity_It_s_Still_Publicity.gmi [17:27] TR Bot Tux Machines Bad Publicity or Good Publicity, It's Still Publicity [17:36] TR News "An obscure Linux distro that quietly respects old hardware." https://www.makeuseof.com/tried-lightweight-linux-distro-never-heard-of-its-perfect/ [17:36] TR Bot I tried a lightweight Linux distro youve never heard of and its perfect [17:36] TR News "The best parts of CachyOS, on any distro" https://www.makeuseof.com/these-linux-gaming-tweaks-matter-more-than-the-distro/ [17:36] TR Bot You dont need a gaming distro these Linux tweaks matter more [17:37] TR News "Unlock the potential of your Linux package manager and say goodbye to broken dependencies." https://www.makeuseof.com/commands-to-quickly-fix-broken-packages-in-linux/ [17:37] TR Bot 5 commands to quickly fix broken packages in Linux [17:37] TR News "I still have a lot to learn, but my time with Ubuntu has been nothing short of pleasant" https://www.makeuseof.com/new-ubuntu-user-enjoys-these-things-over-windows/ [17:37] TR Bot Im new to Ubuntu, but these 6 things are already better than Windows 11 [17:38] TR News "A Linux desktop designed to survive real-world use." https://www.makeuseof.com/http/vanilla-os-2-bulletproof-linux-distro-recommend-to-friends/ [17:38] TR Bot Vanilla OS 2 is the bulletproof Linux distro I recommend to friends [17:38] TR News "Handing over BitLocker keys has to be the final straw." https://www.makeuseof.com/microsoft-just-gave-us-another-great-reason-to-switch-to-linux/ [17:38] TR Bot Microsoft just gave us another great reason to switch to Linux [17:39] TR News "Bazzite for most games, and a dual-boot of Windows for games that won't typically work" https://www.makeuseof.com/i-found-the-key-to-gaming-on-desktop-linux/ [17:39] TR Bot I found the key to gaming on desktop Linux [17:39] TR News "Opposites attract." https://www.makeuseof.com/linux-and-macos-combo-is-the-best-and-i-dont-want-anything-else-now/ [17:39] TR Bot I ditched Windows for a Linux and macOS combo, and I'll never go back [17:40] TR News I switched to this tiling window manager and can't go back to normal desktops https://www.makeuseof.com/switched-tiling-window-manager-cant-go-back-normal-desktops/ [17:40] TR Bot I switched to this tiling window manager and can't go back to normal desktops [17:41] TR News "Linux isnt the problemthese laptops are." https://www.makeuseof.com/wouldnt-install-linux-on-these-laptops/ [17:41] TR Bot I wouldnt install Linux on these laptops (heres why) [17:44] TR News "Get started with less effort." https://www.xda-developers.com/the-best-arch-linux-disto-for-beginners-just-got-even-easier-to-set-up/ [17:44] TR Bot The best Arch Linux distro for beginners just got even easier to set up [17:44] TR News "No more hoping for the best when updating." https://www.xda-developers.com/immutable-linux-desktops-finally-cured-my-upgrade-anxiety/ [17:44] TR Bot Immutable Linux desktops finally cured my upgrade anxiety [17:45] TR News Proxmox helped me understand which operating systems I actually need https://www.xda-developers.com/proxmox-helped-me-understand-which-operating-systems-actually-need/ [17:45] TR Bot Proxmox helped me understand which operating systems I actually need [17:46] TR News I was short on Proxmox nodes, so I used ZFS replication to save my home lab's uptime https://www.xda-developers.com/i-used-zfs-replication-to-save-my-home-labs-uptime/ [17:46] TR Bot I was short on Proxmox nodes, so I used ZFS replication to save my home lab's uptime [17:47] TR News CachyOS proves Arch derivatives can actually improve on the original https://www.xda-developers.com/cachyos-proved-arch-derivatives-can-actually-improve-original/ [17:47] TR Bot CachyOS proves Arch derivatives can actually improve on the original [17:47] TR News GNOME 50 goes Wayland-only as its alpha build scraps the X11 backend https://www.xda-developers.com/gnome-50-goes-wayland-only-alpha-build-scraps-x11-backend/ [17:47] TR Bot GNOME 50 goes Wayland-only as its alpha build scraps the X11 backend [17:49] TR News Back doors and kill switches not named https://www.xda-developers.com/windows-features-that-linux-does-not-have-an-answer-to/ [17:49] TR Bot 4 Windows features that Linux still cant beat [17:50] MinceR neither is microslop store giving you extreme lag in the middle of your game [17:50] TR News "A popular Debian-based option is The Amnesic Incognito Live System, or (TAILS), a responsive option that is straightforward to use on your old laptop. Since it runs on removable media, you can carry your settings with you." https://www.xda-developers.com/7-genius-uses-for-an-old-laptop-you-probably-havent-thought-of/ [17:50] TR Bot 7 genius uses for an old laptop you probably haven't thought of [17:50] TR News (NEW): GNOME 50 Alpha Is Now Available for Public Testing as a Wayland-Only Release https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/16/GNOME_50_Alpha_Is_Now_Available_for_Public_Testing_as_a_Wayland.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/16/GNOME_50_Alpha_Is_Now_Available_for_Public_Testing_as_a_Wayland.gmi [17:50] TR Bot Tux Machines GNOME 50 Alpha Is Now Available for Public Testing as a Wayland-Only Release [17:50] MinceR or when you try to move or maximize a window and it does random stupid shit instead [17:50] MinceR or when it just randomly loses focus to no window in particular [17:51] TR News Who would have thought a man with huge ego and obvious narcissism would end up being publicly accused by the spouse of rape? [17:51] MinceR > Windows is evidently the OS that's built for those who want the path of least resistance. [17:51] MinceR rotfl [17:51] TR News "Plus, a ton more features to look forward to." https://www.xda-developers.com/my-favorite-linux-desktop-environment-is-finally-getting-better-microphone-controls/ [17:51] MinceR makes me wonder if the author even tried Backdoors10/11 and another OS [17:51] TR Bot My favorite Linux desktop environment is getting microphone controls Windows wishes it had [17:52] MinceR because 'tell us the hours in which you want us to allow you to use your own computer' is very much not the parth of least resistance [17:52] TR News "The reasons for dependency on foreign proprietary solutions are systemic. The causes are various: from inertia and ignorance to market effects and bribery." https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/16213-European-Open-Digital-Ecosystems/F33366048_en [17:52] TR Bot Have your say [17:52] TR News "The solutions must be equally systemic: from education to policy and funding, all points must be attacked in order to succeed. This is the only way we can get rid of our dependency on non-EU software." https://www.more-magic.net/posts/open-source-in-the-eu.html [17:52] TR Bot FOSS for digital sovereignty in the EU | More magic [17:52] MinceR s/art/at/ [17:52] MinceR and taking over control of 'your' computer while you try to use it in those ours anyway is also not the path of least resistance [17:52] MinceR it's closer to the path of greatest resistance [17:52] MinceR s/ ours/ hours/ [17:53] schestowitz[TR2] abuse and coercion is oluntary? [17:53] MinceR i guess to some users^W hostages it is [17:53] TR News Proxmox high availability sounds impressive until you try to maintain it https://www.xda-developers.com/proxmox-high-availability-sounds-impressive-until-you-try-maintain-it/ [17:53] TR Bot Proxmox high availability sounds impressive until you try to maintain it [17:53] MinceR maybe they like the new, "modern" "yes please / ask me again in 5 minutes" approach to "consent" [17:54] TR News 5 Linux tweaks that make Windows switchers stay for good https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-tweaks-to-make-windows-switchers-stay/ [17:54] TR Bot 5 Linux tweaks that make Windows switchers stay for good [17:55] TR News Proxmox made me stop caring what OS my servers run https://www.xda-developers.com/proxmox-made-me-stop-caring-what-os-my-servers-run/ [17:55] TR Bot Proxmox made me stop caring what OS my servers run [17:56] TR News Someone finally got the Adobe CC installers working on Linux with Wine https://www.xda-developers.com/someone-finally-got-the-adobe-cc-installers-working-on-linux-with-wine/ [17:56] TR Bot Someone finally got the Adobe CC installers working on Linux with Wine [17:58] TR News This Linux distro is the most secure desktop I've ever used, and the most frustrating https://www.xda-developers.com/qubes-os-most-secure-desktop-used-most-frustrating/ [17:58] TR Bot This Linux distro is the most secure desktop I've ever used, and the most frustrating [17:58] TR News (NEW): Turning GNU/Linux Into Windows With Adobe Proprietary Software https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/18/Turning_GNU_Linux_Into_Windows_With_Adobe_Proprietary_Software.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/18/Turning_GNU_Linux_Into_Windows_With_Adobe_Proprietary_Software.gmi [17:58] TR Bot Tux Machines Turning GNU/Linux Into Windows With Adobe Proprietary Software ● Feb 01 [18:01] TR News Recalbox turned my Raspberry Pi into a retro gaming monster https://www.howtogeek.com/recalbox-turned-my-raspberry-pi-into-a-retro-gaming-monster/ [18:01] TR Bot Recalbox turned my Raspberry Pi into a retro gaming monster [18:02] TR News "You don't need your phone to identify music anymore. You can just use this Linux tool!" https://www.howtogeek.com/linux-apps-to-try-this-weekend-january-16/ [18:02] TR Bot 3 cool and handy Linux apps to try this weekend (January 16 - 18) [18:02] TR News "Hidden menus and hamburger icons are killing productivity. I went back to MATE because it keeps your files and menus right in front of you." https://www.howtogeek.com/why-mate-is-the-best-desktop-environment-for-retro-computing/ [18:02] TR Bot Why MATE is the best Linux desktop environment for retro computing enthusiasts [18:03] TR News "It comes with your choice of Linux distribution, or Windows if you need it." https://www.howtogeek.com/this-new-premium-linux-laptop-has-up-to-128gb-ram-and-16tb-storage/ [18:03] TR Bot This new premium Linux laptop has up to 128GB RAM and 16TB storage [18:03] TR News "COSMIC takes a lot of cues from GNOME, but it lacks the stability needed for a daily workflow. After a week, Im headed back to my old Linux setup" https://www.howtogeek.com/i-tried-daily-driving-the-new-cosmic-linux-desktop-its-not-ready/ [18:03] TR Bot I tried switching to the new Rust-based COSMIC, and it was a mistake [18:04] TR News "This distro is saving you 48 hours of tweaking and charging $48 for it." https://www.howtogeek.com/why-zorin-os-pro-is-worth-paying-for/ [18:04] TR Bot Is Zorin OS Pro worth paying for? [18:05] TR News I replaced all my browser bookmarks with this terminal-based knowledge management tool https://www.xda-developers.com/replaced-browser-bookmarks-with-knowledge-management-tool/ [18:05] TR Bot I replaced all my browser bookmarks with this terminal-based knowledge management tool [18:05] TR News "I haven't ran an installer in months." https://www.xda-developers.com/i-dont-install-apps-on-my-linux-os-anymore-and-i-love-it/ [18:05] TR Bot I don't install apps on my Linux OS anymore, and I love it [18:06] TR News I built a high-availability server cluster using Proxmox and two cheap laptops https://www.xda-developers.com/built-high-availability-server-cluster-proxmox-cheap-laptops/ [18:06] TR Bot I built a high-availability server cluster using Proxmox and two cheap laptops [18:07] TR News 6 Linux distros that prove you dont need Windows for gaming https://www.xda-developers.com/6-linux-distros-that-are-underrated-for-gaming/ [18:07] TR Bot 6 Linux distros that prove you dont need Windows for gaming [18:09] TR News Ubuntu is the reason Windows users don't want to switch to Linux https://www.xda-developers.com/ubuntu-reason-linux-users-dont-want-switch-linux/ [18:09] TR Bot Ubuntu is the reason Windows users don't want to switch to Linux [18:14] TR News Linux desktop problems stopped being technical years ago https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-desktop-problems-stopped-being-technical-years-ago/ [18:14] TR Bot Linux desktop problems stopped being technical years ago [18:15] TR News Desktop only when one's needed. https://www.xda-developers.com/steamos-proved-the-linux-desktop-doesnt-need-to-look-like-windows-to-succeed/ [18:15] TR Bot SteamOS proved the Linux desktop doesn't need to look like Windows to succeed [18:18] TR News Wayland didnt kill Linux desktops, but it did expose their weakest assumptions https://www.xda-developers.com/wayland-didnt-kill-linux-desktops-expose-weakest-assumptions/ [18:18] TR Bot Wayland didnt kill Linux desktops, but it did expose their weakest assumptions [18:18] MinceR lol [18:18] schestowitz[TR2] setle for worse [18:18] schestowitz[TR2] and if you don't die [18:18] schestowitz[TR2] be thankfulk [18:18] MinceR what is this, microslop ad campaign day at xda-developers? [18:19] TR News 5 easy Linux UX upgrades I wish I made years ago https://www.xda-developers.com/5-easy-ux-upgrades-you-can-make-to-any-linux-system/ [18:19] TR Bot 5 easy Linux UX upgrades I wish I made years ago [18:19] MinceR "look how shitty we made the 'linux desktop' and come back to the increasing tide of abuse we're aching to heap on you!" [18:19] schestowitz[TR2] wayl;and is IBM [18:19] schestowitz[TR2] not Mciroslop [18:19] MinceR Indian Bowel Movement serves microslop [18:19] MinceR even ratcrap served microslop before they were bought [18:20] schestowitz[TR2] http://techrights.org/n/2026/02/01/IBM_a_Microsoft_Company.shtml [18:20] TR Bot Techrights IBM, a Microsoft Company [18:20] MinceR http://techrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/redhat-microsoft.jpg [18:20] TR News 4 things your old laptop can do better than a Raspberry Pi https://www.xda-developers.com/things-an-old-laptop-can-do-better-than-a-raspberry-pi/ [18:20] TR Bot 4 things your old laptop can do better than a Raspberry Pi [18:22] TR News "You can't make me go back." https://www.xda-developers.com/i-cant-imagine-using-windows-in-2026-after-moving-to-linux/ [18:22] TR Bot I switched to Linux and I can't imagine going back to Windows in 2026 [18:23] TR News Linux isn't hard, but your muscle memory makes it feel that way https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-isnt-hard-but-your-muscle-memory-makes-it-so/ [18:23] TR Bot Linux isn't hard, but your muscle memory makes it feel that way [18:23] MinceR maybe it's flamewar day [18:25] TR News Thin clients are the best Linux machines nobody knows how to use correctly https://www.xda-developers.com/thin-clients-best-linux-machines-nobody-knows-use-correctly/ [18:25] TR Bot Thin clients are the best Linux machines nobody knows how to use correctly [18:25] schestowitz[TR2] every day is flamewar day [18:26] TR News 5 game-changing VLC features I wish Id started using sooner https://www.xda-developers.com/5-lesser-known-vlc-features-i-wish-id-used-sooner/ [18:26] TR Bot 5 game-changing VLC features I wish Id started using sooner [18:27] TR News "Don't panic; you're not using it." https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-70-finally-retires-a-standard-it-supported-for-almost-20-years/ [18:27] TR Bot Linux 7.0 finally retires a standard it supported for over 20 years [18:28] TR News TrueNAS is free, so why would anyone pay for a NAS OS? https://www.xda-developers.com/truenas-free-why-pay-nas-os/ [18:28] TR Bot TrueNAS is free, so why would anyone pay for a NAS OS? [18:28] *ewig` has quit (Ping timeout: 252 seconds) [18:29] TR News "Terminal multiplexers are great, and screen is my favorite." https://www.xda-developers.com/reasons-prefer-screen-over-tmux/ [18:29] TR Bot 4 reasons I prefer screen over tmux on Linux [18:29] TR News "There is a free app that could dethrone Photoshop." https://www.howtogeek.com/abandoned-photoshop-free-alternative-linux/ [18:29] TR Bot I abandoned Photoshop for this free alternative on Linux [18:30] TR News "Tune out the distro wars, at least for now." https://www.howtogeek.com/want-to-try-linux-just-install-ubuntu-or-fedora-first/ [18:30] TR Bot Want to try Linux? Just install Ubuntu or Fedora [18:30] TR News 6 Neovim plugins that finally fixed my coding workflow https://www.howtogeek.com/6-essential-plugins-to-get-the-most-out-of-neovim-in-2026/ [18:30] TR Bot 6 Neovim plugins that finally fixed my coding workflow [18:31] TR News "Get ready for a Linux release that will change what you thought you knew about stability and up-to-date software." https://www.howtogeek.com/this-is-the-linux-release-im-looking-forward-to-most-in-2026/ [18:31] TR Bot This is the Linux release I'm looking forward to most this year [18:31] TR News The new Linux Mint, Wine version 11, Raspberry Pi's HAT upgrade, and more: Linux news roundup https://www.howtogeek.com/the-new-linux-mint-raspberry-pis-hat-upgrade-and-more-linux-news-roundup/ [18:31] TR Bot The new Linux Mint, Wine version 11, Raspberry Pi's HAT upgrade, and more: Linux news roundup [18:31] TR News 5 signs its time to upgrade your Home Assistant server https://www.howtogeek.com/signs-its-time-to-upgrade-your-home-assistant-server/ [18:32] TR Bot 5 signs its time to upgrade your Home Assistant server [18:32] TR News Unix workstations: The unsung heroes of modern computing https://www.howtogeek.com/modern-pc-features-that-unix-workstations-pioneered-in-the-80s-that-we-take-for-granted/ [18:32] TR Bot Unix workstations: The unsung heroes of modern computing [18:33] TR News "Why waste half your hard drive on an OS you never use? These 3 Linux distributions target specific workflows that justify the extra partition." https://www.howtogeek.com/i-only-recommend-these-linux-distros-for-dual-booting/ [18:33] TR Bot I only recommend these 3 Linux distros for dual booting with Windows [18:33] TR News "Mozilla is extending Firefox Nightly support to RPM based systems." https://www.howtogeek.com/firefox-nightly-is-getting-easier-to-install-for-linux-fedora-and-opensuse-users/ [18:33] TR Bot Firefox Nightly is getting easier to install for Linux Fedora and openSUSE users [18:34] TR News "A major barrier for Linux artists just got knocked down." https://www.howtogeek.com/this-developer-just-made-photoshop-work-on-linux-with-some-caveats/ [18:34] TR Bot This developer just made Photoshop work on Linux, with some caveats [18:34] TR News My favorite Raspberry Pi feature is too often overlooked https://www.howtogeek.com/my-favorite-raspberry-pi-feature-is-too-often-overlooked/ [18:34] TR Bot My favorite Raspberry Pi feature is too often overlooked [18:35] TR News This Bash redirection trick replaces echo ... | command https://www.howtogeek.com/this-bash-redirection-trick-replaces-echo-command/ [18:35] TR Bot This Bash redirection trick replaces echo ... | command [18:36] TR News "I expected terminal-only chaos, broken updates, no apps, and no games. Daily Linux use proved the oppositeand it runs great on old PCs." https://www.howtogeek.com/5-linux-myths-i-believed-until-i-used-it-daily/ [18:36] TR Bot 5 Linux myths I believed until I used it daily [18:36] MinceR > Simplicity is key > Built in serial console support [18:36] MinceR er, what? [18:36] TR News "I revisited every major milestone to see how a "Windows 95 clone" became the most unique interface in computing" https://www.howtogeek.com/how-gnome-has-evolved-over-27-years/ [18:36] TR Bot How GNOME has evolved in 26 years [18:36] schestowitz[TR2] simple, no? [18:37] TR News Valve-ification: "This new draft code turns KDE Plasma into a full VR desktop" https://www.howtogeek.com/kde-plasma-could-get-a-vr-desktop-mode-on-linux/ [18:37] TR Bot KDE Plasma could get a VR desktop mode on Linux [18:37] TR News 11 Vim tips that will save you hours of editing time https://www.howtogeek.com/11-vim-tips-that-will-save-you-hours-of-editing-time/ [18:37] TR Bot 11 Vim tips that will save you hours of editing time [18:38] TR News "The file browser, terminal, and settings options are all getting improvements with version 1.0.3." https://www.howtogeek.com/system76s-cosmic-desktop-103-released/ [18:38] TR Bot System76's COSMIC desktop environment just fixed a bunch of problems [18:39] TR News Homelab projects to try this weekend (January 23 - 25) https://www.howtogeek.com/homelab-projects-to-try-this-weekend-january-23-25/ [18:39] TR Bot Homelab projects to try this weekend (January 23 - 25) [18:39] TR News "3 reasons Integrating this immature technology into the core of Windows isn't progressit's a recipe for disaster." https://www.howtogeek.com/reasons-i-think-microsofts-agentic-os-dream-will-become-a-horrible-nightmare/ [18:39] TR Bot Microsofts AI dream is a users nightmare: 3 ways an "Agentic OS" fails [18:40] TR News "Clicking through app grids is a waste of time. I switched to Ulauncher, a tool that learns your habits and launches apps with just a few keystrokes." https://www.howtogeek.com/the-linux-app-launcher-that-replaced-my-start-menu-search/ [18:40] TR Bot I stopped using the Linux start menu: This "fuzzy" launcher is so much faster [18:41] TR News "This new Debian doesn't need the penguin." https://www.howtogeek.com/this-new-debian-edition-doesnt-use-linux/ [18:41] TR Bot This new Debian edition doesn't use Linux [18:42] TR News Rust 1.93 has arrived, here's whats new https://www.howtogeek.com/rust-193-has-arrived-heres-whats-new/ [18:42] TR Bot Rust 1.93 has arrived, here's whats new [18:43] TR News Why I keep a "privacy-hardened" Linux distro USB on my keychain https://www.howtogeek.com/tails-is-the-privacy-first-linux-distro-that-runs-from-a-usb-drive/ [18:43] TR Bot Why I keep a "privacy-hardened" Linux distro USB on my keychain [18:43] TR News (NEW): This Week in Rust and Microsoft GitHub Users "Announcing Rust 1.93.0" https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/23/This_Week_in_Rust_and_Microsoft_GitHub_Users_Announcing_Rust_1_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/23/This_Week_in_Rust_and_Microsoft_GitHub_Users_Announcing_Rust_1_.gmi [18:43] TR Bot Tux Machines This Week in Rust and Microsoft GitHub Users "Announcing Rust 1.93.0" [18:44] *Isambard_Prince (~Isambard_Prince@xh8tjw5v622zc.irc) has joined #techrights [18:44] TR News "Those old CD games that have been sitting on your shelf for eternity? Linux can run them." https://www.howtogeek.com/how-to-play-old-windows-cd-rom-games-on-linux/ [18:44] TR Bot How to install Windows CD-ROM games on Linux [18:44] TR News "Switching from TickTicks polished GUI to a Linux terminal to-do list for a week was equal parts rewarding and frustrating." https://www.howtogeek.com/i-ditched-ticktick-polished-ui-for-a-terminal-to-do-list-for-a-week-heres-what-surprised-me/ [18:44] TR Bot I ditched my favorite to-do app for a Linux terminalhere's what surprised me [18:45] TR News "The first one lets you draw that cool ASCII art without any typing." https://www.howtogeek.com/3-cool-linux-apps-to-try-this-weekend-january-23/ [18:45] TR Bot 3 cool Linux apps to try this weekend (January 23 - 25) [18:45] TR News "Windows used to be the "easy" OS, but forced reboots and hidden ads are changing the game. Here is why the Linux is now more user-friendly." https://www.howtogeek.com/reason-linux-feels-easier-than-windows-now/ [18:45] TR Bot Stop wrestling with Windows 11: 5 reasons Linux is finally the simpler choice [18:46] TR News This experimental Rust-based browser engine just got a big update https://www.howtogeek.com/servo-version-004-released/ [18:46] TR Bot This experimental Rust-based browser engine just got a big update [18:48] TR News "The small but mighty Linux desktop." https://www.howtogeek.com/desktop-linux-matters-even-if-almost-no-one-uses-it/ [18:48] TR Bot Why desktop Linux matters, even if (almost) no one uses it [18:48] TR News (NEW): Mozilla: Martin Stransky et al on MozPhab, Firefox, Servo Etc. https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/24/Mozilla_Martin_Stransky_et_al_on_MozPhab_Firefox_Servo_Etc.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/24/Mozilla_Martin_Stransky_et_al_on_MozPhab_Firefox_Servo_Etc.gmi [18:48] TR Bot Tux Machines Mozilla: Martin Stransky et al on MozPhab, Firefox, Servo Etc. [18:49] TR News "All the Linux news you might have missed this week." https://www.howtogeek.com/raspberry-pis-usb-upgrade-photoshop-on-linux-and-more-linux-news-roundup/ [18:49] TR Bot Raspberry Pi's USB upgrade, Photoshop on Linux, and more: Linux news roundup [18:49] TR News "It's OK for an OS to be geeky." https://www.howtogeek.com/linux-is-still-a-developer-os-and-thats-why-it-wont-go-mainstream/ [18:49] TR Bot Why Linux is the go-to platform for developers and tinkerers [18:50] TR News 3 rookie mistakes to avoid when dual-booting Linux https://www.howtogeek.com/dont-make-these-mistakes-when-dual-booting-linux-for-the-first-time/ [18:50] TR Bot 3 rookie mistakes to avoid when dual-booting Linux [18:51] TR News "DietPi 10 has some new software and drops support for Debian 11." https://www.howtogeek.com/raspberry-pi-os-alternative-dietpi-just-got-a-big-update/ [18:51] TR Bot Raspberry Pi OS alternative DietPi just got a big update [18:51] TR News "I just can't shake this open source desktop environment." https://www.howtogeek.com/reasons-kde-plasma-is-still-my-go-to-linux-desktop/ [18:51] TR Bot 3 reasons KDE Plasma is still my go-to Linux desktop [18:52] TR News "This platform lets you play old JumpStart learning games." https://www.howtogeek.com/heroic-games-launcher-for-linux-just-got-added-a-new-platform/ [18:52] TR Bot Heroic Games Launcher for Linux just got a big update [18:52] TR News "Plus, a ton of bug fixes for existing games." https://www.howtogeek.com/valves-proton-compatibility-layer-brings-19-more-games-to-linux/ [18:52] TR Bot Valve's Proton compatibility layer brings 19 more games to Linux [18:55] TR News (NEW): Proxmox Articles in XDA Developer https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Proxmox_Articles_in_XDA_Developer.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Proxmox_Articles_in_XDA_Developer.gmi [18:55] TR Bot Tux Machines Proxmox Articles in XDA Developer [18:55] TR News (NEW): Valnet Articles on Moving From Windows to GNU/Linux https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Valnet_Articles_on_Moving_From_Windows_to_GNU_Linux.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Valnet_Articles_on_Moving_From_Windows_to_GNU_Linux.gmi [18:55] TR Bot Tux Machines Valnet Articles on Moving From Windows to GNU/Linux [18:57] TR News (NEW): Raspberry Pi as Low-cost GNU/Linux Device - Recent Valnet Articles https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Raspberry_Pi_as_Low_cost_GNU_Linux_Device_Recent_Valnet_Article.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Raspberry_Pi_as_Low_cost_GNU_Linux_Device_Recent_Valnet_Article.gmi [18:57] TR Bot Tux Machines Raspberry Pi as Low-cost GNU/Linux Device - Recent Valnet Articles [18:58] TR News (NEW): Valnet on GNU/Linux Applications: VLC, Neovim, Vim https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Valnet_on_GNU_Linux_Applications_VLC_Neovim_Vim.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Valnet_on_GNU_Linux_Applications_VLC_Neovim_Vim.gmi [18:58] TR Bot Tux Machines Valnet on GNU/Linux Applications: VLC, Neovim, Vim ● Feb 01 [19:00] TR News (NEW): Perceived Technical Requirements When Moving to GNU/Linux https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Perceived_Technical_Requirements_When_Moving_to_GNU_Linux.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Perceived_Technical_Requirements_When_Moving_to_GNU_Linux.gmi [19:00] TR Bot Tux Machines Perceived Technical Requirements When Moving to GNU/Linux [19:00] TR News (NEW): Thin Clients on GNU/Linux and Unix Workstations https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Thin_Clients_on_GNU_Linux_and_Unix_Workstations.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Thin_Clients_on_GNU_Linux_and_Unix_Workstations.gmi [19:00] TR Bot Tux Machines Thin Clients on GNU/Linux and Unix Workstations [19:02] TR News (NEW): Distributions and Operating Systems: CachyOS, Qubes OS, Tails OS, TrueNAS https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Distributions_and_Operating_Systems_CachyOS_Qubes_OS_Tails_OS_T.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/02/01/Distributions_and_Operating_Systems_CachyOS_Qubes_OS_Tails_OS_T.gmi [19:02] TR Bot Tux Machines Distributions and Operating Systems: CachyOS, Qubes OS, Tails OS, TrueNAS [19:04] TR News Funziona gemini://omg.pebcak.club/~cage/archive/funziona.gmi [19:19] TR News "He's basically become a closet Qanon guy. It was a really slow but steady descent. It's really unsettling. He used to be a great Linux guy" on MS Lunduke, who was NEVER "a great Linux guy" https://techrights.org/o/2020/06/09/lunduke-concern-trolling-again/ [19:19] TR Bot Bryan Lunduke is Still 100% Trolling With His Facts-Free Provocation 'Masterpiece' Called 'Linux Sucks' [19:23] Isambard_Prince BuzzRX is cheaper for one of my medicines than GoodRX Gold. [19:23] Isambard_Prince schestowitz[TR2], Buzz Buzz [19:23] TR News His wife stopped tweeting https://x.com/LundukeFacts/status/1368452546965217282 [19:23] TR Bot NO TITLE [19:24] MinceR Fizz Buzz [19:24] admfubar dangerous and any speed??? https://futurism.com/future-society/cybertruck-baby [19:24] TR Bot Cybertruck Attempts to Fling Baby Onto Highway [19:24] *Isambard_Prince has quit (connection closed) [19:26] MinceR Enterprise FizzBuzz [19:31] admfubar https://futurism.com/future-society/mamdani-nyc-delivery-apps [19:31] TR Bot Mamdani Forces Delivery Apps to Pay Back $4.6 Million Cheated From Drivers [19:35] admfubar https://futurism.com/future-society/ai-chatbots-dunning-kruger-machines [19:35] TR Bot Evidence Grows That AI Chatbots Are Dunning-Kruger Machines [19:35] TR News So these mobs think it's fair to attack the wife because they don't like what the husband (Bryan) says... and it seems like the people who attack the wife are men who converted gender, which sort of makes these attacks inherently misogynist, not just tactless and ugly [19:36] TR News Then again, welcome to planet Earth... people get attacked online because their relatives have an opinion unpopular with some lunatics in social control media [19:38] admfubar https://futurism.com/future-society/ai-companies-foundation-revenue [19:38] TR Bot Major AI Companies Aren't Even Pretending to Make Money [19:38] TR News "Microsoft Loses $440 Billion in One of Techs Largest Single-Day Drops ...What do Microslop and IBM have in common ?" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kgd3fjc9 [19:38] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kgd3fjc9 ) [19:39] TR News "Both Microsoft and IBM are run by the cabal o Indians. Their fate is the same." "Our fate is tied to theirs" [19:40] TR News "Is this the same individual who, within the past year, was involved in the suppression of allegations concerning serious misconduct? Available actions suggest that the reporting individual was terminated, notwithstanding stated non-retaliation policies, while the accused party was subsequently promoted during the same period." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kg3ctq05 [19:40] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kg3ctq05 ) [19:40] admfubar https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-tech-industry-ads-data-center [19:40] TR Bot You Will Laugh Out Loud When You Hear What the Tech Industry Is Spending a Swimming Pool's Worth of Money to Convince the Public [19:41] TR News "Under Nutella , MS has become one of the most corrupt IT companies in the world and is going the IBM path all the way , one of the few IT companies (Another one is ORACLE) that blackmails customers to go to Azure otherwise they'll have higher licensing costs with their MS SW" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kgamwxj9 [19:41] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kgamwxj9 ) [19:41] TR News "everybody has MS Licenses in their shop. They even have tricked governments in EU with supposeldy data centers , to be delivered in 6 to 7 years who know WTF the world will be in 7 years . When a company start to twist customers b....ls to buy your stuff , the decline has started .." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kgamwxj9 [19:42] TR News "When you force your products and services to customers , the decline is inevitable. Some will succumb , but the majority will have started their plan for a way out , this is MS under Nutella , lies , blacmail , severe corruption and arrogance . Buckle up" https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kg67ms8a [19:42] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kg67ms8a ) [19:43] TR News "the fact that WIN 11 is a pos os nobody wants is another reason" ● Feb 01 [20:00] admfubar prolly cause they cost $8k???... https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/01/lg-joins-the-rest-of-the-world-accepts-that-people-dont-want-8k-tvs/ [20:00] TR Bot The TV industry finally concedes that the future may not be in 8K - Ars Technica [20:02] admfubar https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2026/01/ai-agents-now-have-their-own-reddit-style-social-network-and-its-getting-weird-fast/ [20:02] TR Bot AI agents now have their own Reddit-style social network, and it's getting weird fast - Ars Technica [20:20] admfubar it is huuuuuuge... https://www.firstpost.com/tech/nvidias-jensen-huang-dismisses-doubts-confirms-huge-investment-in-openai-13974701.html [20:20] TR Bot Jensen Huang dismisses doubts, confirms huge investment in OpenAI Firstpost [20:22] admfubar https://futurism.com/science-energy/solar-energy-china-production [20:22] TR Bot The Amount of New Solar Power Production Capacity China Is Manufacturing Is Legitimately Mind-Blowing [20:23] admfubar https://futurism.com/health-medicine/human-rejuvenation-compound-er-100 [20:23] TR Bot Scientists Testing Controversial Human Rejuvenation Compound Called ER-100 [20:28] admfubar is it a 300 hundred count?.. https://futurism.com/space/entire-galaxy-sheet-dark-matter [20:28] TR Bot Our Entire Galaxy Appears to Be Embedded in a Colossal Sheet of Dark Matter [20:47] admfubar would they prefer "salmonella"???... https://nerds.xyz/2026/02/bigmac-password-security/ [20:47] TR Bot Bigmac is a terrible password and McDonalds wants people to finally stop using it [20:49] admfubar https://nerds.xyz/2026/01/ai-judging-websites-seconds/ [20:49] TR Bot AI is quietly changing how people judge websites [20:53] admfubar could they be fusion' for a bruising??// https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Nuclear-Fusions-Long-Wait-for-Wall-Street-Is-Finally-Over.html [20:53] TR Bot Fusions Long Wait for Wall Street Is Finally Over | OilPrice.com [20:58] admfubar https://www.osnews.com/story/144308/microsoft-gestures-vaguely-in-the-general-direction-of-fleeting-promises-to-improve-windows-11/ [20:58] TR Bot gestures vaguely in the general direction of fleeting promises to improve Windows 11 OSnews ● Feb 01 [21:47] admfubar https://theintercept.com/2026/01/29/nsa-702-fisa-surveillance/ [21:47] TR Bot Controversial Warrantless Spying Law Expiring Soon and Trump Officials Are Silent On It [21:49] admfubar it will have it drive right into a crater, or giant canyon... https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/31/nasa_taps_claude_to_conjure/ [21:49] TR Bot NASA taps Claude to conjure Mars rover's travel plan The Register [21:52] admfubar https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/microsd-cards/open-source-ide-atapi-drive-emulator-launches-for-vintage-computers-drop-in-3-5-inch-bay-solution-can-save-oodles-of-optical-and-hdd-images-to-a-microsd [21:52] TR Bot Open source IDE-ATAPI drive emulator launches for vintage computers drop-in 3.5-inch bay solution can save oodles of optical and HDD images to a microSD | Tom's Hardware [21:54] admfubar https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/wisconsin-towns-signed-underhanded-ndas-while-negotiating-billion-dollar-data-centers [21:54] TR Bot Wisconsin towns reportedly signed secret NDAs for billion-dollar data center deals Microsoft and Meta hide behind confidential agreements | Tom's Hardware ● Feb 01 [22:06] admfubar https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/01/india-offers-zero-taxes-through-2047-to-lure-global-ai-workloads/ [22:06] TR Bot offers zero taxes through 2047 to lure global AI workloads | TechCrunch [22:10] admfubar https://thenewstack.io/50-years-ago-a-young-bill-gates-took-on-the-software-pirates/ [22:10] TR Bot 50 years ago, a young Bill Gates took on the 'software pirates' - The New Stack [22:30] admfubar https://www.geekwire.com/2026/microsofts-historic-plunge-why-the-company-lost-357-billion-in-value-despite-strong-results/ [22:30] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.geekwire.com/2026/microsofts-historic-plunge-why-the-company-lost-357-billion-in-value-despite-strong-results/ ) [22:33] MinceR (cat) https://desu-usergeneratedcontent.xyz/int/image/1768/66/1768661979005.jpg [22:46] *Isambard_Prince (~Isambard_Prince@nasg86rpsw2e8.irc) has joined #techrights [22:46] Isambard_Prince https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/mastercard-reworks-cap-one-pact/810868/ [22:46] TR Bot Mastercard reworks Cap One pact | Payments Dive [22:47] Isambard_Prince https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/mastercard-reworks-cap-one-pact/810868/ [22:47] Isambard_Prince Oops [22:47] Isambard_Prince https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/mastercard-quarterly-profit-rises-as-consumers-continue-to-spend-33e82314 [22:47] TR Bot ( status 401 @ https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/mastercard-quarterly-profit-rises-as-consumers-continue-to-spend-33e82314 ) [22:47] Isambard_Prince Mastercard lays off 4% of their employees. ● Feb 01 [23:17] Isambard_Prince I saw those muscle pics of Roy. The Schestonator? [23:17] Isambard_Prince lol [23:23] Isambard_Prince MinceR, Someone said they were approved for the Capital One Savior [sic] card. [23:23] Isambard_Prince I posted a picture of Jesus over a Savor card. [23:23] Isambard_Prince The buddy Jesus. [23:27] Isambard_Prince Discover couldn't talk to me last night because their computers were having issues. [23:27] Isambard_Prince Probably Crapital One continuing to jackhammer things in the background. [23:34] MinceR lol [23:37] Isambard_Prince I joke andd call them Crapital One. [23:37] Isambard_Prince They're the only bank that gives me credit cards with large limits. [23:37] Isambard_Prince Like, I've had Discover for 6 years now, always paid my bills, never fucked em. [23:37] Isambard_Prince My cards just refuse to grow. [23:37] Isambard_Prince Today the woman just told me they won't do a credit limit increase because I don't have a mortgage. [23:37] Isambard_Prince I said, "SAY WHAT!?" [23:38] Isambard_Prince "You're telling me that because I don't have 30 years debt with interest and an HOA and property tax and home owners insurance and repair bills and am therefore financially stable, I can't have an increased limit on my credit card?" [23:38] Isambard_Prince She said, "That's what the computer said." [23:39] MinceR "The computer says no."