●● IRC: #techrights @ Techrights IRC Network: Thursday, May 07, 2026 ●● ● May 07 [00:37] *Goblin has quit (Quit: Leaving) [00:57] *includeals has quit (Quit: ZNC - https://znc.in) ● May 07 [01:00] *includeals (~includeal@2001:8a0:e95a:4e00::1c47) has joined #techrights [01:30] admfubar https://www.techdirt.com/2026/05/06/this-trump-fcc-cybersecurity-fix-is-about-to-make-hardware-way-more-expensive-for-everyone/ [01:30] TR Bot Trump FCC Cybersecurity Fix Is About To Make Hardware Way More Expensive For Everyone | Techdirt [01:33] admfubar one would have to be very desperate... https://www.theregister.com/on-prem/2026/05/04/moving-to-a-mainframe-can-be-cheaper-than-vmware-gartner/5229237 [01:33] TR Bot Moving to a mainframe can be cheaper than VMware: Gartner [01:34] MinceR the industry is in a desperate state [01:35] admfubar https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/05/04/public-voter-records-can-expose-personal-data-when-linked/5226708 [01:35] TR Bot Public voter records can expose personal data when linked [01:35] admfubar it is in a batsh!t crazy state... ● May 07 [02:21] admfubar https://techxplore.com/news/2026-05-silicon-oscillators-problems-thousands-years.html [02:21] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://techxplore.com/news/2026-05-silicon-oscillators-problems-thousands-years.html ) [02:46] TR News Yesterday's #boycottnovell-social and #techpol IRC logs ready. 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HTML: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-techbytes-060526.html TEXT: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-techbytes-060526.txt GEMINI GemText: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/irc-gmi/irc-log-techbytes-060526.gmi GEMINI Plain Text: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/tr_text_version/irc-log-techbytes-060526.txt [02:49] TR Bot IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Wednesday, May 06, 2026 [02:49] TR News Yesterday's bulletin is now ready! : http://techrights.org/txt-archives/techrights-2026-05-06.txt | gemini://gemini.techrights.org/tr_text_version/techrights-2026-05-06.txt (tentative address, to work an hour from now) [02:50] TR News Yesterday's Tux Machines bulletin is now ready! : http://news.tuxmachines.org/txt-archives/tuxmachines-2026-05-06.txt ● May 07 [03:44] *Goblin (~use@g5mtr4e86tp7q.irc) has joined #techrights ● May 07 [04:31] *phebus (~phebus@y62br8unm5ssk.irc) has joined #techrights [04:57] TR News Un pjaro toca a mi ventana gemini://bitacora.anacronico.rocks/relatos/unpajarotocaamiventana.gmi [04:59] TR News Name that feeling gemini://midnight.pub/posts/2818 ● May 07 [05:00] TR News "Really loving my skiff desktop after tracking dirty rectangles made it snappier. I was not expecting such an improvement. When you live day to day making due with software that doesn't work the way you want it's a breath of fresh air to be in the driving seat even if the edges are rough." gemini://peter.stiernstrom.se/2026-05-06-rediscovering-internet-radio.gmi [05:01] TR News "Turns out the keyboard runs on 2 processors, one at least capable of running tetris (SG8F6402, a generic USB keyboard thing) and another is CYW20730, better known as Broadcom BCM20730." gemini://ghosisiphus.xyz/glog/2026-05-06-reverse-engineering-a-bluetooth-keyboard.gmi [05:02] TR News "The beauty of semantic versioning is that breaking changes force you to increase the major number of the version, even if the changes feel not substantial. But breaking changes are always substantial." gemini://michaelnordmeyer.com/transmissions/2026-05-07-new-antenna-2-0-0.gmi [05:03] TR News "You feed it some text and it returns you a mangled version that almost makes sense, but not quite. My implementation always begins at the beginning which helps for inputs that start with something recognisable. Project Gutenberg is a good place to get suitable texts. Here's what it did with "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde"." gemini://freeshell.de/gemlog/2026-05-06_Dissociated_Jekyll_And_Hyde.gmi [05:03] TR News Restless gemini://sorrel-sour.smol.pub/20260506 [05:04] TR News forgiveness gemini://coldscars.smol.pub/forgiveness [05:05] TR News "No, it's not the Dragonfly stuff. I have now bigger and better plans. Specifically, I am creating my own kernel! That's right!" gemini://tilde.team/~cybermantid/gemlog/projects.gmi [05:11] TR News Techrights Gemini Links 07/05/2026: Dissociated Jekyll And Hyde, New Antenna 2.0.0 https://techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/Gemini_Links_07_05_2026_Dissociated_Jekyll_And_Hyde_New_Antenna.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/Gemini_Links_07_05_2026_Dissociated_Jekyll_And_Hyde_New_Antenna.gmi [05:11] TR Bot Techrights Gemini Links 07/05/2026: Dissociated Jekyll And Hyde, New Antenna 2.0.0 [05:13] TR News Techrights IRC Proceedings: Wednesday, May 06, 2026 https://techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/IRC_Proceedings_Wednesday_May_06_2026.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/IRC_Proceedings_Wednesday_May_06_2026.gmi [05:13] TR Bot Techrights IRC Proceedings: Wednesday, May 06, 2026 [05:13] TR News (NEW): Today in Techrights https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Today_in_Techrights.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Today_in_Techrights.gmi [05:13] TR Bot Tux Machines Today in Techrights [05:14] TR News Techrights Over at Tux Machines... https://techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/Over_at_Tux_Machines.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/Over_at_Tux_Machines.gmi [05:14] TR Bot Techrights Over at Tux Machines... [05:29] *ewig has quit (Remote host closed the connection) [05:32] TR News Weekly GNU-like Mobile Linux Update (18/2026): Shift to Convergence https://linmob.net/weekly-update-18-2026/ [05:32] TR Bot - Weekly GNU-like Mobile Linux Update (18/2026): Shift to Convergence [05:41] TR News "The famfs filesystem first showed up on the mailing lists in early 2024; since then, it has been the topic of regular discussions at the Linux Storage, Filesystem, Memory Management and BPF (LSFMM+BPF) Summit" https://lwn.net/Articles/1068686/ [05:41] TR Bot FUSE, and BPF [LWN.net] [05:42] TR News Python packaging council approved [LWN] https://lwn.net/Articles/1068704/ Source: LWN | Gemini address: gemini://gemi.dev/cgi-bin/waffle.cgi/view?https%3A//lwn.net/Articles/1068704/ [05:42] TR Bot packaging council approved [LWN.net] [05:47] TR News The rest of the 7.1 merge window [LWN.net] https://lwn.net/Articles/1067785/ [05:47] TR Bot rest of the 7.1 merge window [LWN.net] [05:51] TR News How believable is Banksy? https://off-guardian.org/2026/05/02/how-believable-is-banksy/ [05:51] TR Bot How believable is Banksy? OffGuardian [05:52] TR News Hikma v. Amarin https://patentdocs.org/2026/04/30/hikma-v-amarin-at-the-supreme-court-the-parties-opening-briefs-part-ii/ [05:52] TR Bot Hikma v. Amarin at the Supreme Court: The Parties Opening Briefs Part II Patent Docs ● May 07 [06:06] TR News Techrights The Corrupt Lecture the Non-Corrupt - Part XV - Talking About Responsibility and Accountability While Failing to Hold Themselves Accountable https://techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/The_Corrupt_Lecture_the_Non_Corrupt_Part_XV_Talking_About_Respo.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/The_Corrupt_Lecture_the_Non_Corrupt_Part_XV_Talking_About_Respo.gmi [06:06] TR Bot Techrights The Corrupt Lecture the Non-Corrupt - Part XV - Talking About Responsibility and Accountability While Failing to Hold Themselves Accountable [06:07] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techrights [06:09] TR News (NEW): 5 ways I make Zorin OS faster and better than it already is https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/5_ways_I_make_Zorin_OS_faster_and_better_than_it_already_is.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/5_ways_I_make_Zorin_OS_faster_and_better_than_it_already_is.gmi [06:09] TR Bot Tux Machines 5 ways I make Zorin OS faster and better than it already is [06:09] TR News (NEW): LWN on Kernel Space (Linux) https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/LWN_on_Kernel_Space_Linux.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/LWN_on_Kernel_Space_Linux.gmi [06:09] TR Bot Tux Machines LWN on Kernel Space (Linux) [06:11] TR News (NEW): Luckfox Aura is a Linux SBC with RV1126B processor, 3 TOPS NPU, and dual CSI https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Luckfox_Aura_is_a_Linux_SBC_with_RV1126B_processor_3_TOPS_NPU_a.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Luckfox_Aura_is_a_Linux_SBC_with_RV1126B_processor_3_TOPS_NPU_a.gmi [06:11] TR Bot Tux Machines Luckfox Aura is a Linux SBC with RV1126B processor, 3 TOPS NPU, and dual CSI [06:26] TR News Techrights Codecs and Software Patents - Part III - AOMedia Video 1 (AV1) and Antitrust Issues https://techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/Codecs_and_Software_Patents_Part_III_AOMedia_Video_1_AV1_and_An.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/Codecs_and_Software_Patents_Part_III_AOMedia_Video_1_AV1_and_An.gmi [06:26] TR Bot Techrights Codecs and Software Patents - Part III - AOMedia Video 1 (AV1) and Antitrust Issues [06:28] TR News (NEW): fomeOS Debian-based Linux distribution designed for kiosk systems https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/fomeOS_Debian_based_Linux_distribution_designed_for_kiosk_syste.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/fomeOS_Debian_based_Linux_distribution_designed_for_kiosk_syste.gmi [06:28] TR Bot Tux Machines fomeOS Debian-based Linux distribution designed for kiosk systems [06:40] TR News (NEW): Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Free_and_Open_Source_Software_howtos_and_Installations.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Free_and_Open_Source_Software_howtos_and_Installations.gmi [06:40] TR Bot Tux Machines Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations [06:44] TR News "Manton Reece is struggling with Apples efforts to publish Inkwell on the App Store." https://blog.numericcitizen.me/2026/05/05/come-on-apple-take-it.html | Source: Numeric Citizen [06:44] TR Bot Come On Apple, Take It! Numeric Citizen Blog [06:44] TR News "One of my bedrock beliefs is that capitalists really hate capitalism." https://pluralistic.net/2026/05/06/champerty-loves-company/#circle-of-life | Source: CoryDoctorow [06:44] TR Bot Pluralistic: In praise of vultures (06 May 2026) Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow [06:45] TR News "Netflix calls it a one-off. But its hard not to see the early signs of a major strategic shift." https://cafetechinenglish.substack.com/p/netflixs-u-turn-on-theatrical-releases | Source: Jrme Marin [06:45] TR Bot Netflixs U-turn on theatrical releases - by Jrme Marin [06:47] TR News "The White House declared war on the American people today, labeling its political opponents as terrorists" https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/insane-pre-crime-strategy-unveiled | Source: Ken Klippenstein [06:47] TR Bot Insane Pre-Crime Strategy Unveiled for Leftist Extremists" [06:48] TR News Zemlin buys puff pieces from sites that he is paying and he's promoting the Ponzi scheme of slop (follow the money) https://thenewstack.io/agentic-ai-foundation-launch/ | Source: The New Stack [06:48] TR Bot Why the Linux Foundation adopted MCP, with Jim Zemlin and Mazin Gilbert - The New Stack [06:48] TR News "I was born in America, but the last year I lived there, George Bush was president." https://sive.rs/4d | Source: Derek Sivers [06:48] TR Bot Geography is four-dimensional | Derek Sivers [06:48] TR News "Even if the planet is awash with natural resources that can, in principle, render Middle Eastern oil surplus" https://protesilaos.com/politics/2026-05-06-thoughts-coming-economic-crisis/ | Source: Protesilaos Stavrou [06:48] TR Bot the coming economic crisis | Protesilaos [06:49] TR News "Despite these many advantages" https://hackaday.com/2026/05/06/why-opposed-piston-internal-combustion-engines-are-great/ | Source: Hackaday [06:49] TR Bot Opposed Piston Internal Combustion Engines Are Great | Hackaday [06:50] TR News "For a couple weeks now, I had the itch to get into cycling again." https://joelchrono.xyz/blog/looking-for-a-bike/ | Source: Joel Chrono [06:50] TR Bot Looking for a bike [06:50] TR News "A hamster runs in bursts, while a phone wants steady voltage that's the engineering problem." https://boingboing.net/2026/05/06/his-brothers-hamster-is-charging-his-phone-now.html | Source: BoingBoing [06:50] TR Bot His brother's hamster is charging his phone now - Boing Boing [06:51] *ewig (~Ewig@user/ewig) has joined #techrights [06:51] TR News "But the rage against data centers is different." https://robertbryce.substack.com/p/rage-against-the-data-center | Source: Robert Bryce [06:51] TR Bot Rage Against The Data Center - Robert Bryce [06:51] TR News (NEW): Ubuntus old Unity desktop remade in Wayfire and Libadwaita https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Ubuntu_s_old_Unity_desktop_remade_in_Wayfire_and_Libadwaita.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Ubuntu_s_old_Unity_desktop_remade_in_Wayfire_and_Libadwaita.gmi [06:51] TR Bot Tux Machines Ubuntus old Unity desktop remade in Wayfire and Libadwaita [06:53] TR News "Its nice to hide away in our little corner of the internet and talk tech" https://hackaday.com/2026/05/06/youve-seen-the-chip-shortage-and-the-memory-shortage-now-prepare-for-the-pcb-shortage/ | Source: Hackaday [06:53] TR Bot Seen The Chip Shortage And The Memory Shortage, Now Prepare For The PCB Shortage | Hackaday [06:54] TR News "The problem is that political power is a zero-sum game." https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sergey-brin-shows-why-we-must-have | Source: Robert Reich [06:54] TR Bot Sergey Brin Is Making the Case for Why We Need a Wealth Tax [06:56] TR News (NEW): GNOME may rule Ubuntu Resolute Raccoon, but X.org isn't roadkill yet https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/GNOME_may_rule_Ubuntu_Resolute_Raccoon_but_X_org_isn_t_roadkill.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/GNOME_may_rule_Ubuntu_Resolute_Raccoon_but_X_org_isn_t_roadkill.gmi [06:56] TR Bot Tux Machines GNOME may rule Ubuntu Resolute Raccoon, but X.org isn't roadkill yet [06:59] TR News "Guests can decide to opt out of lanes equipped with the technology, according to the company." https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/28/disneyland-entrance-facial-recognition | Source: The Guardian UK [06:59] TR Bot Mickey Mouse is watching you: Disneyland deploys facial recognition | US news | The Guardian [06:59] TR News "But thats just the start; now the nightmare begins." https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/05/a-security-researcher-decompiled-the-white-house-app-what-they-found-is-pretty-alarming.html | Source: Android Headlines [06:59] TR Bot A Security Researcher Decompiled The White House App, & What They Found Is Pretty Alarming ● May 07 [07:00] TR News "So maybe tracking-based advertising is whats bad?" https://blog.zgp.org/what-if-auction-based-advertising-is-just-bad/ | Source: Don Marti [07:00] TR Bot what if auction-based advertising is just bad? [07:00] TR News "The wilful blindness is particularly problematic in the case of mandated metadata collection for up to a year." https://www.michaelgeist.ca/2026/05/wilful-blindness-how-the-lawful-access-charter-statement-skips-bill-c-22s-most-constitutionally-vulnerable-provisions/ | Source: Michael Geist [07:00] TR Bot Wilful Blindness?: How the Lawful Access Charter Statement Skips Bill C-22's Most Constitutionally Vulnerable Provisions - Michael Geist [07:01] TR News "Under the previous parliamentary session, the Consumer Privacy Protection Act was halted after 136 committee meetings." https://pxlnv.com/linklog/c-22-chamber-of-commerce/ | Source: Nick Heer [07:01] TR Bot Lawful-Access Bill Could Threaten Encryption, Deter Investment, Chamber of Commerce Warns Pixel Envy [07:01] TR News "Frustratingly, there is no explanation as to how Aylos websites are getting information from this iOS 26.4 API, the documentation for which is only for native apps." https://pxlnv.com/linklog/uk-age-verification-web/ | Source: Nick Heer [07:01] TR Bot U.K. Age Verification on iOS 26.4 Appears to Be Passed to Websites, Not Just Apps Pixel Envy [07:04] TR News "This is the model to keep an eye on." https://www.timothychambers.net/2026/05/05/this-from-findoutmedia-is-really.html | Source: Timothy Chambers [07:04] TR Bot This from #FindOutMedia is really important. [07:04] TR News "I built myself a little browser script to delete my public data from Twitter" https://romanzipp.com/blog/how-to-delete-your-tweets-retweets-and-likes-from-xtwitter | Source: Roman Zipp [07:04] TR Bot How to delete your Tweets, Retweets and Likes from X/Twitter (2026) | Roman Zipp [07:07] TR News "I think this is the wrong conclusion to draw from a fluent conversation. LLMs can produce text about consciousness, emotion, memory, death, selfhood, and inner life very convincingly." https://anagogistis.com/posts/llms-are-not-conscious/ | Source: Andreas [07:07] TR Bot are not conscious | Anagogistis [07:08] TR News "Ars Technica reports that an article touting the effectiveness of ChatGPT in education has been retracted by the original publisher due to questionable methodology." https://www.andrlik.org/dispatches/influential-chatgpt-education-study-retracted/ | Source: Daniel Andrlik [07:08] TR Bot Influential ChatGPT for education study retracted Ministry of Intrigue [07:08] TR News "So what had started as a curio became an annoyance. The goblin obsession had to be curbed." https://davidoks.blog/p/language-models-are-weird-for-the | Source: David Oks [07:08] TR Bot Language models are weird for the same reason human cultures are weird [07:09] TR News "If the superintelligence argument is correct, AI-by-AI could rapidly develop terrifying capabilities that strain our economy, our laws, and even our systems of governance." https://www.derekthompson.org/p/the-fundamental-question-in-every | Source: Derek Thompson [07:09] TR Bot The Big Question Lurking Beneath the AI Debate [07:09] TR News "A consequence of the LLM age is that everybody can build their own tools, for their own use cases, however niche they may be." https://passo.uno/tools-slop-is-a-problem/ | Source: Fabrizio Ferri Benedetti [07:09] TR Bot Most vibe-coded tools are not for you Fabrizio Ferri Benedetti [07:09] TR News "This matters because coding agents will happily walk you straight into the dumb zone." https://garrit.xyz/posts/2026-05-06-dont-trust-large-context-windows | Source: Garrit Franke [07:09] TR Bot Don't trust large context windows | Garrit's Notes [07:10] TR News "In case you havent noticed, those last two fragments resonate." https://martinfowler.com/fragments/2026-05-05.html | Source: Martin Fowler [07:10] TR Bot Fragments: May 5 [07:10] TR News "Maybe the closest analog is social media, where people love to talk about how bad it is and yet continue right on using it." https://mjtsai.com/blog/2026/05/06/software-brain/ | Source: Michael Tsai [07:10] TR Bot Michael Tsai - Blog - Software Brain [07:10] TR News "In 2008 I was building web apps using Perl and old-school JavaScript (jQuery), and as my career progressed" https://www.kirsle.net/how-i-use-a-i-as-a-software-engineer | Source: Noah Petherbridge [07:10] TR Bot I use A.I. as a Software Engineer - Kirsle.net [07:11] TR News (NEW): I tried a hardened Linux kernel so you don't have to https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/I_tried_a_hardened_Linux_kernel_so_you_don_t_have_to.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/I_tried_a_hardened_Linux_kernel_so_you_don_t_have_to.gmi [07:11] TR Bot Tux Machines I tried a hardened Linux kernel so you don't have to [07:11] TR News (NEW): Stop tolerating GNOME's limitations here are 5 Linux desktops that give you real control https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Stop_tolerating_GNOME_s_limitations_here_are_5_Linux_desktops_t.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Stop_tolerating_GNOME_s_limitations_here_are_5_Linux_desktops_t.gmi [07:11] TR Bot Tux Machines Stop tolerating GNOME's limitations here are 5 Linux desktops that give you real control [07:11] TR News "Before May 2013 there was always question about whether you actually owned software after you paid for it." https://dfarq.homeip.net/adobes-subscription-model/ | Source: David L Farquhar [07:11] TR Bot NO TITLE [07:13] TR News "Lets back up for a minute. Most Americans appear to be unaware of the fact that life expectancy" https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/maga-will-kill-many-americans | Source: Paul Krugman [07:13] TR Bot MAGA Will Kill Many Americans - Paul Krugman [07:13] TR News "Lactose intolerance isnt a disease its a condition caused by a deficiency of lactase" https://blog.arduino.cc/2026/05/06/students-build-a-lactose-intolerance-breath-tester-with-arduino-nano-board/ | Source: Arduino [07:13] TR Bot Students build a lactose intolerance breath tester with Arduino Nano board | Arduino Blog [07:14] TR News "But heres the thing." https://www.rubenerd.au/a-hypothetical-netbsd-cyberdeck/ | Source: Ruben Schade [07:14] TR Bot Rubenerd: A hypothetical NetBSD Cyberdeck [07:14] TR News "They are stupidly expensive, especially once you add shipping realities, taxes, a new PSU, a new motherboard" https://overkill.wtf/notes/thor-case | Source: Kevin Wammer [07:14] TR Bot PC cases are gorgeous - overkill.wtf [07:16] *Goblin has quit (Quit: Leaving) [07:36] TR News (NEW): : Google Android Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Android_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Android_Leftovers.gmi [07:36] TR Bot Tux Machines Android Leftovers ● May 07 [08:25] *agentcas2y has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [08:31] TR News "And too often a theoretical computer scientist passes away but the news never reaches us and we don't remember them." https://blog.computationalcomplexity.org/2026/05/when-do-we-know-someone-has-died.html | Source: Computational Complexity [08:31] TR Bot Computational Complexity: When do we know someone has died [08:33] TR News "In the early 1960s, Fred Brooks managed the development of IBM's System/360 computer systems." https://martinfowler.com/bliki/MythicalManMonth.html | Source: Martin Fowler [08:33] TR Bot Mythical Man Month [08:34] TR News "Instead, feedback in the improv class is fine. Good, even. I'm a little disappointed when I only get told what I did well in a scene, and jealous of the people who get told what to change." https://www.simplermachines.com/is-feedback-re/ | Source: Nat Bennett [08:34] TR Bot Is feedback really a gift? [08:34] TR News "For my birthday this year, my wife bought me the newish Lego kit Natural History Museum 10326." https://svpow.com/2026/05/05/the-lego-natural-history-museum-and-the-question-of-scale/ | Source: Matt Wedel [08:34] TR Bot The Lego Natural History Museum, and the question of scale | Sauropod Vertebra Picture of the Week [08:35] TR News "One thing I do is remap keys so that the same key does the same thing everywhere, to the extent thats practical." https://www.johndcook.com/blog/2026/05/06/unified-config-files/ | Source: John D Cook [08:35] TR Bot Unified config files [08:35] TR News "So after having done that a few times, I figured I should put some of it into a more scalable, written form." https://keymaterial.net/2023/09/01/learning-but-with-errors/ | Source: Key Material [08:35] TR Bot Learning, but with Errors Key Material [08:37] TR News "It isn't true for copyright at all, but it is true for trademark. Incidentally, this is why Richard Stallman objects to the term intellectual property." https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48027675 [08:37] TR Bot People say it's not true because people confuse copyright and trademark. It isn'... | Hacker News [08:39] TR News "I am not shy about having a blog. I'm not big on self-promotion, but if someone asks IRL I will gladly give the link." https://roytang.net/2026/05/who-knows-you-blog/ | Source: Roy Tang [08:39] TR Bot Knows That You Blog roytang.net [08:39] TR News "15k words, and there needed to be more. I needed to pull back just a little and give more context for a wider audience, and I abjectly failed to do so." https://www.dirtyfeed.org/2026/05/brevity/ | Source: John J Hoare [08:39] TR Bot Brevity. Dirty Feed [08:39] TR News "Solod (So) is a system-level language with Go syntax and zero runtime." https://antonz.org/solod-v0-1/ | Source: Anton Zhiyanov [08:39] TR Bot Solod v0.1: Go ergonomics, practical stdlib, native C interop [08:40] TR News "Go Cryptographic Module" https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/certificate/5247 | Source: US NIST [08:40] TR Bot Cryptographic Module Validation Program | CSRC [08:40] TR News "The risk index was a sum of points across six axes. You got points for having no website, and up to 3 for past CVEs." https://nesbitt.io/2026/05/06/revisiting-the-2015-open-source-census.html | Source: Andrew Nesbitt [08:40] TR Bot Revisiting the 2015 Open Source Census | Andrew Nesbitt [08:40] TR News "All means are fair except solving the problem." https://yosefk.com/blog/all-means-are-fair-except-solving-the-problem.html | Source: Yossi Kreinin [08:40] TR Bot All means are fair except solving the problem [08:43] TR News (NEW): Programming Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Programming_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Programming_Leftovers.gmi [08:43] TR Bot Tux Machines Programming Leftovers [08:45] TR News "from the early electromechanical instruments through analogue tape systhesis, the all-electronic waveform synthesisers of the 1960s onwards, and Yamahas FM systhesis of the 1980s, to name but a few." https://hackaday.com/2026/05/06/taking-polyphony-to-a-new-level/ | Source: Hackaday [08:45] TR Bot Polyphony To A New Level | Hackaday [08:45] TR News "Weve all done it. We spy an old radio at a garage sale or resale shop." https://hackaday.com/2026/05/06/a-1947-radio-gets-a-face-lift/ | Source: Hackaday [08:45] TR Bot 1947 Radio Gets A Face Lift | Hackaday [08:52] TR News (NEW): Open Hardware/Modding: Weekly GNU-like Mobile Linux Update and Some Fun Projects https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Open_Hardware_Modding_Weekly_GNU_like_Mobile_Linux_Update_and_S.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Open_Hardware_Modding_Weekly_GNU_like_Mobile_Linux_Update_and_S.gmi [08:52] TR Bot Tux Machines Open Hardware/Modding: Weekly GNU-like Mobile Linux Update and Some Fun Projects [08:53] TR News (NEW): Strawberry is ripe for managing music collections https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Strawberry_is_ripe_for_managing_music_collections.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Strawberry_is_ripe_for_managing_music_collections.gmi [08:53] TR Bot Tux Machines Strawberry is ripe for managing music collections [08:55] TR News Techrights Links 07/05/2026: "Most Vibe-coded (Slop) Tools Are Not for You" and "Prepare for the PCB Shortage" https://techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/Links_07_05_2026_Most_Vibe_coded_Slop_Tools_Are_Not_for_You_and.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/Links_07_05_2026_Most_Vibe_coded_Slop_Tools_Are_Not_for_You_and.gmi [08:55] TR Bot Techrights Links 07/05/2026: "Most Vibe-coded (Slop) Tools Are Not for You" and "Prepare for the PCB Shortage" [08:56] TR News "One red flag is that, in tech policy, the terms are often used to lobby for tech monopolies" https://berjon.com/interoperability/ | Source: Robin Berjon [08:56] TR Bot The Direction of Interoperability [08:56] TR News "On a recent project I needed a trustworthy clock and time.gov was a convenient option." https://alexsci.com/blog/how-time-gov-works/ | Source: Robert Alexander [08:56] TR Bot How an HTTP header caused time.gov to skew from UTC [08:57] TR News "For your reference, here is a summary of the book contents: [...]" https://blog.miguelgrinberg.com/post/sqlalchemy-2-in-practice---chapter-7-asynchronous-sqlalchemy | Source: Miguel Grinberg [08:57] TR Bot SQLAlchemy 2 In Practice - Chapter 7: Asynchronous SQLAlchemy - miguelgrinberg.com [08:57] TR News "So first the immediate news: I just released version 0.14 of Logic for Programmers!" https://buttondown.com/hillelwayne/archive/new-logic-for-programmers-and-the-future-of-this/ | Source: Buttondown LLC [08:57] TR Bot Logic for Programmers (and the future of this newsletter) Buttondown [08:58] TR News "With that in mind, TB Pro is a hosted email service by the Thunderbird team that includes email" https://kevquirk.com/my-inital-thoughts-on-thundermail | Source: Kev Quirk [08:58] TR Bot My Inital Thoughts On Thunderbird Pro - Kev Quirk [08:58] TR News "Every so often I have an idea for a feature that might be interesting in a web reader." https://jamesg.blog/2026/05/06/ideas-for-web-readers | Source: James G [08:58] TR Bot Ideas for web readers - James' Coffee Blog [08:59] TR News "With browsers, there arent really home and office products." https://blog.zgp.org/browsers-are-kind-of-like-printers/ | Source: Don Marti [08:59] TR Bot browsers are kind of like printers [08:59] TR News "A very common command - mkdir creates a new directory." https://www.readwriterachel.com/things-i-learned/2026/05/06/coreutils-mkdir.html | Source: Rachel Kaufman [08:59] TR Bot The nasty. ● May 07 [09:00] TR News "Don't be startled by this odd-looking name, it will make sense when you reach the end of the story." http://miod.online.fr/software/openbsd/stories/zaurus.html | Source: Miod Vallat [09:00] TR Bot The closest thing to cute kittens [09:00] TR News "I'll just walk you through what I'm using it for and the process from installing Asahi to using it on a daily basis." https://alextheward.com/blog/asahi_on_macbook_air_m2/ | Source: Alex Ward [09:00] TR Bot Asahi on Macbook Air M2 [09:01] TR News "I want to add my own contribution to this network of ideas." https://hamatti.org/posts/practicing-writing-about-games/ | Source: Juha-Matti Santala [09:01] TR Bot Practicing writing about games : Juha-Matti Santala [09:01] TR News "Networking has long been my Achilles heel. I know the very basics, but the more complex areas of networking have been a bit puzzling to me." https://ounapuu.ee/posts/2026/05/06/self-host-at-home/ | Source: Herman unapuu [09:01] TR Bot How I self-host this blog at home with a dynamic IPv4 address, IPv6 prefix, and a dash of Wireguard :: ./techtipsy [09:01] TR News "Two services running on the same machine. One of them opens a listening TCP socket bound to localhost, the other one connects to that." https://movq.de/blog/postings/2026-05-05/1/POSTING-en.html | Source: Peter Hofmann [09:01] TR Bot The occasional `ECONNRESET` (part 1/?) [09:02] TR News "The attacks exploit memory hardwares increasing susceptibility to bit flips, in which 0s stored in memory switch to 1s and vice versa." https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/04/new-rowhammer-attacks-give-complete-control-of-machines-running-nvidia-gpus/ | Source: Ars Technica [09:02] TR Bot New Rowhammer attacks give complete control of machines running Nvidia GPUs - Ars Technica [09:02] TR News "Over the years, Rowhammer has been leveraged to mount a wide range of attacks against system main memory." https://gddr.fail/files/GeForge.pdf | [09:02] TR News "The second paper is GeForge: Hammering GDDR Memory to Forge GPU Page Tables for Fun and Profit: [...]" https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/05/rowhammer-attack-against-nvidia-chips.html | Source: Bruce Schneier [09:02] TR Bot Attack Against NVIDIA Chips - Schneier on Security [09:04] TR News A lawyer who becomes unemployed is, in effect, not a lawyer but an unemployed person with a law degree. Attracting clients depends on peers for references or ads that cost a lot of money (need to spend money to earn money). [09:04] TR News "the IT press is in a frenzy over a new Linux bug called Copy Fail" https://grahamcluley.com/smashing-security-podcast-466/ | Source: Graham Cluley [09:04] TR Bot Smashing Security podcast #466: Meta sees everything, Copy Fail, and a deepfake gets hired Graham Cluley ● May 07 [10:17] *MinceR has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) ● May 07 [12:57] TR News Health Authorities Monitor Hantavirus Cruise Passengers in United States https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/us/hantavirus-cruise-us-passengers.html [12:57] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/us/hantavirus-cruise-us-passengers.html ) [12:58] TR News UN experts condemn attacks on Sudan healthcare system https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/05/un-experts-condemn-attacks-on-sudan-healthcare-system/ [12:58] TR Bot UN experts condemn attacks on Sudan healthcare system - JURIST - News [12:58] TR News Who is Narges Mohammadi, Iranian Nobel laureate at risk of dying in custody? https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260506-who-is-narges-mohammadi-iranian-nobel-laureate-at-risk-of-dying-in-custody [12:58] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260506-who-is-narges-mohammadi-iranian-nobel-laureate-at-risk-of-dying-in-custody ) ● May 07 [13:06] TR News iophk: The new maintainer(s) of PHP fail to understand basic economics: https://lwn.net/Articles/1063993/ A non-reciprocal license risks killing the project. But then that might be one of the goals of the license change. [13:06] TR Bot PHP license change is imminent [LWN.net] [13:08] TR News surveillance https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/free-esim-transit-cards-among-month-long-rail-booking-perks-for-tourists-in-south-korea [13:08] TR Bot Free eSIM, transit cards among month-long rail booking perks for tourists in South Korea | The Straits Times [13:15] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [13:17] TR News "Agent" is the corporate buzzword for bot. They don't like to admit they experiment with running companies by bots that lack agency. [13:20] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@atu2uhbvxaeyw.irc) has joined #techrights [13:23] TR News Malaysia to impose new rules on imports of electric vehicles assembled overseas from July https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/update-1-malaysia-to-impose-new-rules-on-imports-of-electric-vehicles-assembled-overseas-from-july [13:23] TR Bot Malaysia to impose new rules on imports of electric vehicles assembled overseas from July | The Straits Times [13:30] TR News G7 trade ministers seek common ground on minerals https://www.france24.com/en/g7-trade-ministers-seek-common-ground-on-minerals [13:30] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/g7-trade-ministers-seek-common-ground-on-minerals ) [13:31] TR News LibreOffice Questions Whether Euro-Office is Truly Sovereign https://itsfoss.com/news/tdf-calls-out-euro-office/ [13:31] TR Bot LibreOffice Questions Whether Euro-Office is Truly Sovereign [13:34] TR News A Lo-Fi Rebellion Against Hey Hi (AI) https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/a-lo-fi-rebellion-against-ai [13:34] TR Bot A Lo-Fi Rebellion Against A.I. | The New Yorker [13:35] TR News "Engicam has expanded its MicroGEA family with the new MicroGEA MX93, a compact system-on-module based on the NXP i.MX 93 processor. The 25 25 mm module combines dual Arm Cortex-A55 cores, LPDDR4X memory, onboard eMMC storage, and industrial temperature support." https://linuxgizmos.com/engicam-expands-microgea-lineup-with-25-x-25-mm-nxp-i-mx-93-module/ | Source: Linux Gizmos [13:35] TR Bot ( status 520 @ https://linuxgizmos.com/engicam-expands-microgea-lineup-with-25-x-25-mm-nxp-i-mx-93-module/ ) [13:37] TR News "if any process still has that file open, the kernel keeps the underlying inode alive until the last file descriptor pointing to it is closed." https://www.tecmint.com/recover-deleted-file-linux/ | Source: TecMint [13:37] TR Bot How to Recover a Deleted File in Linux While It's Still Open [13:38] TR News How To Install VLC Media Player on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS https://idroot.us/install-vlc-media-player-ubuntu-26-04/ [13:38] TR Bot How To Install VLC Media Player on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS - idroot [13:38] TR News How To Install OrientDB on Debian 13 https://idroot.us/install-orientdb-debian-13/ [13:38] TR Bot How To Install OrientDB on Debian 13 - idroot [13:40] TR News How To Install Fish Shell on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS https://idroot.us/install-fish-shell-ubuntu-26-04/ [13:40] TR Bot How To Install Fish Shell on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS - idroot [13:41] TR News How To Install Inkscape on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS https://idroot.us/install-inkscape-ubuntu-26-04/ [13:41] TR Bot How To Install Inkscape on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS - idroot [13:42] TR News How To Install WPS Office on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS https://idroot.us/install-wps-office-ubuntu-26-04/ [13:42] TR Bot How To Install WPS Office on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS - idroot [13:42] TR News How To Install Mesa Drivers on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS https://idroot.us/install-mesa-drivers-ubuntu-26-04/ [13:42] TR Bot How To Install Mesa Drivers on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS - idroot [13:43] TR News Debian 12 (Bookworm) approaching end of life https://www.qubes-os.org/news/2026/05/06/debian-12-bookworm-approaching-end-of-life/ [13:43] TR Bot Debian 12 (Bookworm) approaching end of life | Qubes OS [13:43] TR News Red Hat UBI 8 builders have been promoted to the Paketo Buildpacks organization https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/05/06/red-hat-ubi-8-builders-have-been-promoted-paketo-buildpacks-organization [13:43] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/05/06/red-hat-ubi-8-builders-have-been-promoted-paketo-buildpacks-organization ) [13:45] TR News Slop https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/why-automation-still-needs-human-loop-os-upgrades | Source: Red Hat Official [13:45] TR Bot Why automated OS upgrades still need a human in the loop [13:45] TR News "For a long time, virtualization was a "set it and forget it" part of the stack." https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/virtualization-pivot-and-why-enterprise-its-next-move-will-determine-next-decade | Source: Red Hat Official [13:45] TR Bot The virtualization pivot and why enterprise ITs next move will determine the next decade [13:46] TR News Mindless slop-pushing marketing https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/f5-ai-guardrails-quickstart-answering-hard-questions | Source: Red Hat Official [13:46] TR Bot F5 AI Guardrails quickstart: Answering the hard questions [13:46] TR News And some more slop https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/accelerate-innovation-and-govern-integrity-red-hat-satellite-619 | Source: Red Hat Official [13:46] TR Bot Accelerate innovation and govern integrity with Red Hat Satellite 6.19 [13:49] TR News "The countdown to the Ubuntu Summit is officially on!" https://ubuntu.com//blog/three-weeks-to-go-a-sneak-peek-of-the-ubuntu-summit-26-04-experience | Source: Ubuntu [13:49] TR Bot weeks to go: A sneak peek of the Ubuntu Summit 26.04 experience | Ubuntu [13:50] TR News Kubernetes v1.36: Server-Side Sharded List and Watch https://kubernetes.io/blog/2026/05/06/kubernetes-v1-36-server-side-sharded-list-and-watch/ [13:50] TR Bot Kubernetes v1.36: Server-Side Sharded List and Watch | Kubernetes [13:51] TR News Latest stable Steam update brings full Steam Controller support | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/latest-stable-steam-update-brings-full-steam-controller-support/ Source: GamingOnLinux | Gemini address: gemini://gemi.dev/cgi-bin/waffle.cgi/view?https%3A//www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/latest-stable-steam-update-brings-full-steam-controller-support/ [13:51] TR Bot stable Steam update brings full Steam Controller support | GamingOnLinux [13:53] TR News Highly rated adventure game Shadows of the Afterland adds full controller support | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/highly-rated-adventure-game-shadows-of-the-afterland-adds-full-controller-support/ Source: GamingOnLinux [13:53] TR Bot rated adventure game Shadows of the Afterland adds full controller support | GamingOnLinux [13:54] TR News Subnautica 2 is "good to go" on the Steam Deck for the Early Access launch | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/subnautica-2-is-good-to-go-on-the-steam-deck-for-the-early-access-launch/ Source: GamingOnLinux [13:54] TR Bot 2 is "good to go" on the Steam Deck for the Early Access launch | GamingOnLinux [13:59] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techrights ● May 07 [14:01] TR News Just layoffs, stop repeating the PR https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/jobs/story/microsoft-opens-voluntary-exit-option-for-employees-offering-free-healthcare-cash-and-other-things-tchc-2907942-2026-05-07 [14:01] TR Bot Microsoft opens voluntary exit option for employees, offering free healthcare, cash and other things - India Today [14:01] TR News Multiplayer kaiju action game BeastLink looks like it has potential | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/multiplayer-kaiju-action-game-beastlink-looks-like-it-has-potential/ Source: GamingOnLinux [14:01] TR Bot kaiju action game BeastLink looks like it has potential | GamingOnLinux [14:02] TR News MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy has reportedly laid off even more staff https://www.engadget.com/2166238/mindseye-developer-build-a-rocket-boy-has-reportedly-laid-off-even-more-staff/ [14:02] TR Bot MindsEye Developer Build A Rocket Boy Has Reportedly Laid Off Even More Staff [14:02] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techrights [14:03] *MinceR (~mincer@bringer.of.light) has joined #techrights [14:03] *irc.techrights.org gives channel operator status to MinceR [14:03] TR News June 6. Microsoft Corp. layoffs https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kprj6xaw#replies [14:03] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kprj6xaw#replies ) [14:05] TR News Valve released the new Steam Controller and Puck CAD files for modders | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/valve-released-the-new-steam-controller-and-puck-cad-files-for-modders/ Source: GamingOnLinux [14:05] TR Bot released the new Steam Controller and Puck CAD files for modders | GamingOnLinux [14:05] TR News Classic Eugen Systems RTS game R.U.S.E. returns with upgrades and Steam Deck support | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/classic-eugen-systems-rts-game-r-u-s-e-returns-with-upgrades-and-steam-deck-support/ Source: GamingOnLinux [14:05] TR Bot Eugen Systems RTS game R.U.S.E. returns with upgrades and Steam Deck support | GamingOnLinux [14:07] TR News (NEW): Stable kernels: Linux 7.0.4, Linux 6.18.27, and Linux 6.12.86 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Stable_kernels_Linux_7_0_4_Linux_6_18_27_and_Linux_6_12_86.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Stable_kernels_Linux_7_0_4_Linux_6_18_27_and_Linux_6_12_86.gmi [14:07] TR Bot Tux Machines Stable kernels: Linux 7.0.4, Linux 6.18.27, and Linux 6.12.86 [14:16] TR News Installing Qt metatypes files https://nicolasfella.de/posts/installing-qt-metatypes/ [14:16] TR Bot Installing Qt metatypes files - Nicos blog [14:18] TR News Stop Killing Games, Mozilla, EFF and others release statement urging UK policymakers to keep the web open | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/stop-killing-games-mozilla-eff-and-others-release-statement-urging-uk-policymakers-to-keep-the-web-open/ Source: GamingOnLinux [14:18] TR Bot Killing Games, Mozilla, EFF and others release statement urging UK policymakers to keep the web open | GamingOnLinux [14:18] TR News VKD3D-Proton 3.0.1 brings many Linux gaming enhancements for Direct3D 12 via Vulkan | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/vkd3d-proton-3-0-1-brings-many-linux-gaming-enhancements-for-direct3d-12-via-vulkan/ Source: GamingOnLinux [14:18] TR Bot 3.0.1 brings many Linux gaming enhancements for Direct3D 12 via Vulkan | GamingOnLinux [14:21] TR News (NEW): Games: Stop Killing Games, Layoffs, and Writing About Computer Games https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Games_Stop_Killing_Games_Layoffs_and_Writing_About_Computer_Gam.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Games_Stop_Killing_Games_Layoffs_and_Writing_About_Computer_Gam.gmi [14:21] TR Bot Tux Machines Games: Stop Killing Games, Layoffs, and Writing About Computer Games [14:21] TR News Ploopy Bean open-source hardware pointing stick mouse runs QMK firmware https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/05/07/ploopy-bean-open-source-hardware-pointing-stick-mouse-runs-qmk-firmware/ [14:21] TR Bot Ploopy Bean open-source hardware pointing stick mouse runs QMK firmware - CNX Software [14:22] TR News Students build a lactose intolerance breath tester with Arduino Nano board https://blog.arduino.cc/2026/05/06/students-build-a-lactose-intolerance-breath-tester-with-arduino-nano-board/ [14:22] TR Bot Students build a lactose intolerance breath tester with Arduino Nano board | Arduino Blog [14:23] TR News New Logic for Programmers (and the future of this newsletter) https://buttondown.com/hillelwayne/archive/new-logic-for-programmers-and-the-future-of-this/ [14:23] TR Bot Logic for Programmers (and the future of this newsletter) Buttondown [14:24] TR News Rowhammer Attack Against NVIDIA Chips https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/05/rowhammer-attack-against-nvidia-chips.html [14:24] TR Bot Attack Against NVIDIA Chips - Schneier on Security [14:25] TR News My Inital Thoughts On Thunderbird Pro https://kevquirk.com/my-inital-thoughts-on-thundermail [14:25] TR Bot My Inital Thoughts On Thunderbird Pro - Kev Quirk [14:27] TR News A hypothetical NetBSD Cyberdeck https://www.rubenerd.au/a-hypothetical-netbsd-cyberdeck/ [14:27] TR Bot Rubenerd: A hypothetical NetBSD Cyberdeck [14:31] TR News Pluralistic: In praise of vultures (06 May 2026) https://pluralistic.net/2026/05/06/champerty-loves-company/ [14:31] TR Bot Pluralistic: In praise of vultures (06 May 2026) Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow [14:31] TR News Kash Patels Strategic, Frivolous Lawsuit Against The Atlantic https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/political-scene/kash-patels-strategic-frivolous-lawsuit-against-the-atlantic [14:31] TR Bot Kash Patels Strategic, Frivolous Lawsuit Against The Atlantic | The New Yorker [14:33] TR News Fedora Announces Podman 6.0 Test Days May 11-15, 2026 https://fossforce.com/2026/05/fedora-announces-podman-6-0-test-days-may-11-15-2026/ [14:33] TR Bot Fedora Announces Podman 6.0 Test Days May 11-15, 2026 - FOSS Force [14:33] TR News openSUSE Board Sees Changing of the Chair https://fossforce.com/2026/05/opensuse-board-sees-changing-of-the-chair/ [14:33] TR Bot openSUSE Board Sees Changing of the Chair - FOSS Force [14:35] TR News Can Smart Window Revive Interest in Firefox? https://fossforce.com/2026/05/can-smart-window-revive-interest-in-firefox/ [14:35] TR Bot Can 'Smart Window' Revive Interest in Firefox? - FOSS Force [14:38] TR News Ubuntus old Unity desktop remade in Wayfire and Libadwaita https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/05/ubuntu-unity-desktop-wayfire-recreation [14:38] TR Bot Ubuntu's old Unity desktop remade in Wayfire and Libadwaita - OMG! Ubuntu [14:39] TR News ESP32-P4 security key features 2-inch touchscreen, 3,000+ password capacity (Crowdfunding) https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/05/06/esp32-p4-security-key-features-2-inch-touchscreen-3000-password-capacity/ [14:39] TR Bot ESP32-P4 security key features 2-inch touchscreen, 3,000+ password capacity (Crowdfunding) - CNX Software [14:40] TR News Introducing virtualization platform autopilot https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/05/07/introducing-virtualization-platform-autopilot [14:40] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/05/07/introducing-virtualization-platform-autopilot ) [14:42] TR News Integrate zero trust workload identity manager with Red Bait OpenShift GitOps https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/05/07/integrate-zero-trust-workload-identity-manager-red-hat-openshift-gitops [14:42] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/05/07/integrate-zero-trust-workload-identity-manager-red-hat-openshift-gitops ) [14:43] TR News Using eBPF in Red Bait products https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/05/06/using-ebpf-red-hat-products [14:43] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/05/06/using-ebpf-red-hat-products ) [14:43] TR News How we made one data layer serve the UI, the mocks, and the E2E tests https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/05/06/how-we-made-one-data-layer-serve-ui-mocks-and-e2e-tests [14:43] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/05/06/how-we-made-one-data-layer-serve-ui-mocks-and-e2e-tests ) [14:46] TR News Frauds and charlatans: our company can grow 1,000,000 fold this year! NYTimes: let's REPEAT that!! https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/technology/anthropic-ceo-ai-growth.html [14:46] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/technology/anthropic-ceo-ai-growth.html ) [14:48] TR News There is growing hostility towards media, say publishers that lie for profit [14:56] TR News (NEW): KDE Gear 26.04.1 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/KDE_Gear_26_04_1.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/KDE_Gear_26_04_1.gmi [14:56] TR Bot Tux Machines KDE Gear 26.04.1 [14:57] TR News Anon: same shit, different country ... https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/mje/2021/11/29/data-falsification-a-short-track-to-large-scale-economic-disasters/ [14:57] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/mje/2021/11/29/data-falsification-a-short-track-to-large-scale-economic-disasters/ ) [14:58] TR News Blackmail tactics by Hollywood https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/vietnam-launches-fresh-crackdown-on-online-piracy-under-threat-of-us-tariffs [14:58] TR Bot Vietnam launches fresh crackdown on online piracy under threat of US tariffs | The Straits Times [14:59] TR News Kapo-berg Personally Authorized Massive Copyright Infringement to Train AI, Multiple Publishers Allege https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/05/05/zuckerberg-authorized-copyright-infringement/ [14:59] TR Bot ( status 520 @ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/05/05/zuckerberg-authorized-copyright-infringement/ ) [14:59] TR News Universal Music Fires Back Against Salt-N-Pepa Appeal in High-Stakes Copyright Termination Legal Battle https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/05/06/salt-n-pepa-umg-lawsuit-appeal-brief/ [14:59] TR Bot ( status 520 @ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/05/06/salt-n-pepa-umg-lawsuit-appeal-brief/ ) ● May 07 [15:00] TR News Man-Made Disaster: The Great Leap Forward - The 1440 Review https://1440review.com/2023/11/05/the-great-leap-forward/ Source: | Gemini address: gemini://gemi.dev/cgi-bin/waffle.cgi/view?https%3A//1440review.com/2023/11/05/the-great-leap-forward/ https://www.jstor.org/stable/657456 -- afflicted by gratuitous javascript [15:00] TR Bot Man-Made Disaster: The Great Leap Forward - The 1440 Review [15:00] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.jstor.org/stable/657456 ) [15:01] TR News (NEW): Free and Open Source Software https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.gmi [15:01] TR Bot Tux Machines Free and Open Source Software [15:01] TR News gomarklint command-line Markdown linter https://www.linuxlinks.com/gomarklint-command-line-markdown-linter/ [15:01] TR Bot - command-line Markdown linter - LinuxLinks [15:01] TR News Copy Fail Kernel upgrades available https://antixlinux.com/copy-fail-kernel-upgrades-available/ [15:01] TR Bot Copy Fail Kernel upgrades available antiX Linux [15:03] TR News fomeOS Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution designed for kiosk systems https://www.linuxlinks.com/fomeos-debian-based-linux-distribution-designed-for-kiosk-systems/ [15:03] TR Bot - Debian-based Linux distribution designed for kiosk systems - LinuxLinks [15:07] TR News Why Barnie Choudhury case is blow to publics right to know https://pressgazette.co.uk/comment-analysis/why-barnie-choudhury-case-is-blow-to-publics-right-to-know/ [15:07] TR Bot Why Barnie Choudhury case is blow to public's right to know - Press Gazette [15:07] TR News (NEW): Linux inherited Unix's superpower, and developers can't let it go https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Linux_inherited_Unix_s_superpower_and_developers_can_t_let_it_g.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Linux_inherited_Unix_s_superpower_and_developers_can_t_let_it_g.gmi [15:07] TR Bot Tux Machines Linux inherited Unix's superpower, and developers can't let it go [15:09] TR News (NEW): I stopped being afraid of Linux terminal commands once Claude started explaining them https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/I_stopped_being_afraid_of_Linux_terminal_commands_once_Claude_s.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/I_stopped_being_afraid_of_Linux_terminal_commands_once_Claude_s.gmi [15:09] TR News Checking multiplication overflow https://lemire.me/blog/2026/05/06/checking-multiplication-overflow/ [15:09] TR Bot Tux Machines I stopped being afraid of Linux terminal commands once Claude started explaining them [15:09] TR Bot ( status 520 @ https://lemire.me/blog/2026/05/06/checking-multiplication-overflow/ ) [15:10] TR News Movement Triggers a Hidden 'Brain Cleaning' Mechanism, Study Shows https://www.sciencealert.com/movement-triggers-a-hidden-brain-cleaning-mechanism-study-shows [15:10] TR Bot Triggers a Hidden 'Brain Cleaning' Mechanism, Study Shows : ScienceAlert [15:12] TR News (NEW): Announcing the new LibreOffice website! 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We'd Love to See a Single Whiff of Evidence [15:31] TR News AI disinformation tests South Korean laws ahead of local elections https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/ai-disinformation-tests-south-korean-laws-ahead-of-local-elections [15:31] TR Bot AI disinformation tests South Korean laws ahead of local elections | The Straits Times [15:31] *wallacer (~quassel@2x2w4qfz3wksg.irc) has joined #techrights [15:32] TR News SpaceX Bombarded With Lawsuits to Accusing Starship of Damaging Homes https://futurism.com/space/spacex-lawsuits-starship-damage-homes [15:32] TR Bot SpaceX Bombarded With Lawsuits to Accusing Starship of Damaging Homes [15:33] TR News Open Infrastructure Is Not Free, Part II: The Hidden Cost of Running Package Registries https://openssf.org/blog/2026/05/06/open-infrastructure-is-not-free-part-ii-the-hidden-cost-of-running-package-registries/ http://techrights.org/o/2020/10/30/openssf-microsoft/ [15:33] TR Bot The Hidden Costs of Package Registries | OpenSSF Blog [15:33] TR Bot With Microsoft in Charge, OpenSSF Seems More Like It's About Back Doors -- Not Real Security -- Inside the Linux Foundation [15:35] TR News Security advisory: Type confusion and heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability in Qt SVG marker handling impacts Qt https://www.qt.io/blog/security-advisory-type-confusion-and-heap-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-qt-svg-marker-handling [15:35] TR Bot Security advisory: Type confusion and heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability in Qt SVG marker handling impacts Qt [15:37] TR News Making wl_shm fast https://zamundaaa.github.io/wayland/2026/05/06/making-wl-shm-fast.html [15:37] TR Bot Making wl_shm fast | Xavers blog [15:37] TR News Luckfox Aura is a GNU/Linux SBC with RV1126B processor, 3 TOPS NPU, and dual CSI https://linuxgizmos.com/luckfox-aura-is-a-linux-sbc-with-rv1126b-processor-3-tops-npu-and-dual-csi/ [15:37] TR Bot ( status 520 @ https://linuxgizmos.com/luckfox-aura-is-a-linux-sbc-with-rv1126b-processor-3-tops-npu-and-dual-csi/ ) [15:38] TR News Should You Be Worried About The Copy Fail Linux Exploit? https://itsfoss.com/news/copy-fail-linux-exploit/ [15:38] TR Bot Should You Be Worried About The Copy Fail Linux Exploit? [15:39] TR News Fedora 44, CentOS 7 and Amazon GNU/Linux syslog-ng questions https://peter.czanik.hu/other/fedora-44-centos-7-amazon-linux-questions/ [15:39] TR Bot Fedora 44, CentOS 7 and Amazon Linux syslog-ng questions | Random thoughts of Peter 'CzP' Czanik [15:43] TR News "It runs a customized version of FullpageOS GNU/Linux distribution" https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/05/07/haui-3gang-touch-display-7-inch-wall-mount-home-assistant-dashboard-with-mqtt-support/ [15:43] TR Bot HAUI 3Gang Touch Display is a 7-inch wall-mount Home Assistant dashboard with MQTT support - CNX Software [15:44] TR News Toradex Zinnia GNU/Linux IoT Gateway offers dual GbE, WiFi 5, 4G LTE, I/Os, and simplified software deployment https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/05/06/toradex-zinnia-linux-iot-gateway-offers-dual-gbe-wifi-5-4g-lte-i-os-and-simplify-software-deployment/ [15:44] TR Bot Toradex Zinnia Linux IoT Gateway offers dual GbE, WiFi 5, 4G LTE, I/Os, and simplified software deployment - CNX Software [15:45] TR News Study compares Rust and C languages for embedded firmware development https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/05/06/study-compares-rust-and-c-languages-for-embedded-firmware-development/ [15:45] TR Bot Study compares Rust and C languages for embedded firmware development - CNX Software [15:45] TR News Linux exposes important AMD Ryzen performance feature that's also heading to backdoored Windows 11 https://www.neowin.net/news/linux-exposes-important-amd-ryzen-performance-feature-thats-also-heading-to-windows-11/ [15:45] TR Bot Linux exposes important AMD Ryzen performance feature that's also heading to Windows 11 - Neowin [15:46] TR News New GNU/Linux StarFighter laptop family debuts starting at $1,878 Star Labs Systems' laptops arrive with spacious RAM, several options https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/new-linux-starfighter-laptop-family-debuts-starting-at-usd1-878-star-labs-systems-laptops-arrive-with-spacious-ram-several-options [15:46] TR Bot New Linux StarFighter laptop family debuts starting at $1,878 Star Labs Systems' laptops arrive with spacious RAM, several options | Tom's Hardware [15:49] TR News (NEW): Latest Issues of Linux Magazine https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/06/Latest_Issues_of_Linux_Magazine.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/06/Latest_Issues_of_Linux_Magazine.gmi [15:49] TR Bot Tux Machines Latest Issues of Linux Magazine [15:51] TR News Video: Heber opens up pre-orders for the MultiSystem 2 Arcade http://www.montanalinux.org/video-multisystem-2-arcade-20260506.html [15:51] TR Bot Heber opens up pre-orders for the MultiSystem 2 Arcade | www.montanalinux.org [15:52] TR News Incus 7.0 LTS released https://lwn.net/Articles/1071469/ [15:52] TR Bot 7.0 LTS released [LWN.net] [15:57] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techrights [15:57] TR News Palo Alto Networks to Patch Zero-Day Exploited to Hack Firewalls https://www.securityweek.com/palo-alto-networks-to-patch-zero-day-exploited-to-hack-firewalls/ [15:57] TR Bot Alto Networks to Patch Zero-Day Exploited to Hack Firewalls - SecurityWeek [15:58] TR News Oracle Debuts Monthly Critical Security Patch Updates https://www.securityweek.com/oracle-debuts-monthly-critical-security-patch-updates/ [15:58] TR Bot Debuts Monthly Critical Security Patch Updates - SecurityWeek [15:59] TR News Government, Scientific Entities Hit via Daemon Tools Supply Chain Attack https://www.securityweek.com/government-scientific-entities-hit-via-daemon-tools-supply-chain-attack/ [15:59] TR Bot Scientific Entities Hit via Daemon Tools Supply Chain Attack - SecurityWeek [15:59] TR News CISA Launches CI Fortify to Prepare Critical Infrastructure for Geopolitical Cyber Conflict https://www.securityweek.com/cisa-critical-infrastructure-must-master-isolation-recovery/ [15:59] TR Bot Launches CI Fortify to Prepare Critical Infrastructure for Geopolitical Cyber Conflict - SecurityWeek [15:59] TR News Romanian Man Extradited to US for Role in Hacking Scheme 17 Years Ago https://www.securityweek.com/romanian-extradited-to-us-for-role-in-hacking-scheme-17-years-ago/ [15:59] TR Bot Man Extradited to US for Role in Hacking Scheme 17 Years Ago - SecurityWeek ● May 07 [16:00] TR News Iranian APT Intrusion Masquerades as Chaos Ransomware Attack https://www.securityweek.com/iranian-apt-intrusion-masquerades-as-chaos-ransomware-attack/ [16:00] TR Bot APT Intrusion Masquerades as Chaos Ransomware Attack - SecurityWeek [16:14] TR News Video Shows Amazon Drone Dropping Package Into Pond https://futurism.com/robots-and-machines/amazon-prime-drones-water [16:14] TR Bot Video Shows Amazon Drone Dropping Package Into Pond [16:16] TR News (NEW): Go Away Microsoft! The Netherlands is Quietly Building Its Own GitHub Replacement https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Go_Away_Microsoft_The_Netherlands_is_Quietly_Building_Its_Own_G.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Go_Away_Microsoft_The_Netherlands_is_Quietly_Building_Its_Own_G.gmi [16:16] TR Bot Tux Machines Go Away Microsoft! The Netherlands is Quietly Building Its Own GitHub Replacement [16:16] TR News Gamers Cheer as Abusive Monopolist Microsoft Pulls Copilot Hey Hi (AI) Out of Xbox Entirely https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-pulling-copilot-ai-xbox http://techrights.org/n/2026/05/06/The_Register_MS_Does_Microsoft_Says_Fails_to_Accept_XBox_is_Dyi.shtml [16:16] TR Bot Gamers Cheer as Microsoft Pulls Copilot AI Out of Xbox Entirely [16:16] TR Bot Techrights The Register MS Does "Microsoft Says", Fails to Accept XBox is Dying and Slop is a Failure [16:17] TR News Apple quietly axes 128GB Mac Studio amid supply constraints and local Hey Hi (AI) frenzy https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/apple-quietly-axes-128gb-mac-studio-amid-supply-constraints-and-local-ai-frenzy-highest-memory-capacity-reduced-to-96gb-two-months-after-discontinuation-of-512gb-model [16:17] TR Bot Apple quietly axes 128GB Mac Studio amid supply constraints and local AI frenzy highest memory capacity reduced to 96GB, two months after discontinuation of 512GB model | Tom's Hardware [16:19] TR News Qt Design Studio 4.8.2 Released https://www.qt.io/blog/qt-design-studio-4.8.2-released [16:19] TR Bot Qt Design Studio 4.8.2 Released [16:19] TR News The loot https://www.davidrevoy.com/article1142/the-loot [16:19] TR Bot The loot - David Revoy [16:38] MinceR https://ircz.de/p/25080414 [16:38] TR Bot ( status 308 @ http://ircz.de/d?from=%2Fp%2F25080414 ) ● May 07 [17:30] *ewig has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) [17:39] TR News (NEW): KDE Gear 26.04.1 Is Out with More Improvements for Your Favorite KDE Apps https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/KDE_Gear_26_04_1_Is_Out_with_More_Improvements_for_Your_Favorit.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/KDE_Gear_26_04_1_Is_Out_with_More_Improvements_for_Your_Favorit.gmi [17:40] TR Bot Tux Machines KDE Gear 26.04.1 Is Out with More Improvements for Your Favorite KDE Apps [17:40] *Goblin (~use@g5mtr4e86tp7q.irc) has joined #techrights ● May 07 [18:35] TR News Steam Controller and Puck CAD files officially released under a Creative Commons license Valve encourages users to create accessories for the device https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/controllers-gamepads/steam-controller-and-puck-cad-files-officially-released-under-a-creative-commons-license-valve-encourages-users-to-create-accessories-for-the-device [18:35] TR Bot Steam Controller and Puck CAD files officially released under a Creative Commons license Valve encourages users to create accessories for the device | Tom's Hardware [18:36] TR News Xbox CEO Asha Sharma kills Copilot for Gaming overhauls leadership with CoreAI veterans https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/xbox/xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-kills-copilot-for-gaming http://techrights.org/n/2026/05/06/Microsoft_s_XBox_Exodus_Carries_on_Corporate_VP_of_Gaming_Ecosy.shtml [18:36] TR Bot Xbox CEO Asha Sharma kills Copilot for Gaming overhauls leadership with CoreAI veterans | Tom's Hardware [18:36] TR Bot Techrights Microsoft's XBox Exodus Carries on: Corporate VP of Gaming Ecosystem Organization and Corporate VP of XBox Devices and Ecosystem Both Leave Microsoft [18:37] TR News Rights group says online hate speech is escalating in Canada https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/05/rights-group-says-online-hate-speech-is-escalating-in-canada/ [18:37] TR Bot Rights group says online hate speech is escalating in Canada - JURIST - News [18:38] TR News Remarks by Executive Vice-President Mnzatu on an ambitious social plan aimed at eradicating poverty and promoting the rights of persons with disabilities across the EU https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_26_1002 [18:38] TR Bot Press corner | European Commission [18:38] TR News Jurisdiction-If-We-Win: T-Mobile v. 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KAIFI and the Gunn Boundary Line | Patently-O [18:39] TR News "It is somwhat surprising to me that the Board did not consider whether the claimed method is a diagnostic method practised on the human body, contrary to A. 53(c) EPC." http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2026/05/patenting-use-of-medical-devices-t.html?showComment=1778010844801#c8630936247884333220 [18:39] TR Bot Patenting the use of medical devices (T 0941/24) - The IPKat [18:40] TR News Innovation Technologies advertisement patent monopoly challenged https://www.unifiedpatents.com/insights/2026/5/6/innovation-technologies-advertisement-patent-challenged [18:40] TR Bot Innovation Technologies advertisement patent challenged Unified Patents [18:41] TR News OptimNet cloud patent monopoly challenge granted https://www.unifiedpatents.com/insights/2026/5/6/optimnet-cloud-patent-challenge-granted [18:41] TR Bot OptimNet cloud patent challenge granted Unified Patents [18:42] TR News Illegal tribunal making decisions on stuff that should be outside its control. Corruption-dominated facility created for and by the litigation 'industry'/ https://www.juve-patent.com/cases/upc-revokes-chinese-military-medical-research-institutes-remdesivir-patent/ [18:42] TR Bot UPC revokes Chinese military medical research institute's remdesivir patent [18:43] TR News Marc Andreessen Mocked for Accidentally Revealing That He Seems to Have a Deep Misunderstanding of How Hey Hi (AI) Actually Works https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/marc-andreessen-mocked-ai-works [18:43] TR Bot Marc Andreessen Mocked for Accidentally Revealing That He Seems to Have a Deep Misunderstanding of How AI Actually Works [18:44] admfubar https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/07/us-utilities-fund-groups-against-public-power-lobby [18:44] TR Bot Powerful US utilities secretly fund grassroots groups to sway cities away from switch to public power | Utilities | The Guardian [18:44] TR News Directtodevice and the return of LEO ambitions https://blog.apnic.net/2026/05/06/direct%e2%80%91to%e2%80%91device-and-the-return-of-leo-ambitions/ [18:44] TR Bot Directtodevice and the return of LEO ambitions | APNIC Blog [18:45] TR News Red Hat (IBM) is already buying many fake articles from a fake (corporate spam) site https://siliconangle.com/2026/05/06/red-hat-open-hybrid-cloud-redhatsummit/ [18:45] TR Bot hybrid cloud drives enterprise AI strategy - SiliconANGLE [18:46] TR News This $85 PCB is Giving Old Surveillance Giant Google Home Mini Devices a Second Life https://itsfoss.com/news/micimike-home-mini-pcb-replacement/ [18:46] TR Bot This $85 PCB is Giving Old Google Home Mini Devices a Second Life [18:48] TR News researcher says practice may violate EU law, waste thousands of kilowatts of energy https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/google-chrome-silently-downloads-4gb-ai-model-to-your-device-without-permission-report-claims-researcher-says-practice-may-violate-eu-law-waste-thousands-of-kilowatts-of-energy [18:48] TR Bot Google Chrome 'silently' downloads 4GB AI model to your device without permission, report claims researcher says practice may violate EU law, waste thousands of kilowatts of energy | Tom's Hardware [18:48] *Guest5505 has quit (Ping timeout: 272 seconds) [18:48] TR News Google Slop Contains Serious Errors, Surveillance Giant Google Has Just Been Sued for 1.5 Million Dollars by One Victim of It (updated) https://techrights.org/n/2026/05/06/Google_Slop_Contains_Serious_Errors_Google_Has_Just_Been_Sued_f.shtml [18:48] TR Bot Techrights Google Slop Contains Serious Errors, Google Has Just Been Sued for 1.5 Million Dollars by One Victim of It [18:48] TR News Beyond websites: People Inc grows digital revenue despite Surveillance Giant Google traffic collapse https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/digital-journalism/beyond-websites-people-inc-grows-digital-revenue-despite-google-traffic-collapse/ [18:49] TR Bot Beyond websites: People Inc grows digital revenue despite Google traffic collapse - Press Gazette [18:50] TR News From Big Oil to Big Algorithm: Public Money in Private Models http://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5767/big-oil-big-algorithm-public-money-private-models [18:50] TR Bot From Big Oil to Big Algorithm: Public Money in Private Models | Privacy International [18:52] TR News Digital security in war and conflict: challenges for civil society and tools for resilience https://www.accessnow.org/event/digital-security-webinars/ [18:52] TR Bot Digital security in war and conflict: challenges for civil society and tools for resilience - Access Now [18:52] *birkoff (birkoff@birkoff.thunderirc.net) has joined #techrights [18:53] *birkoff is now known as Guest3859 [18:53] TR News How can Equitable Access to Heritage Help Solve Global Challenges? An Exploratory Dialogue https://creativecommons.org/2026/05/06/how-can-equitable-access-to-heritage-help-solve-global-challenges-an-exploratory-dialogue/ [18:53] TR Bot How can Equitable Access to Heritage Help Solve Global Challenges? An Exploratory Dialogue - Creative Commons [18:54] TR News Enhance Built-in Screenshot Tool with Annotation & OCR in Ubuntu 26.04 https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2026/05/screenshot-annotation-ocr-ubuntu/ [18:54] TR Bot Enhance Built-in Screenshot Tool with Annotation & OCR in Ubuntu 26.04 | UbuntuHandbook [18:54] TR News extrox 20260506 https://distrowatch.com/extrox [18:54] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/extrox ) [18:54] TR News HAOS 17.3 https://distrowatch.com/haos [18:54] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/haos ) [18:56] TR News Dell & Lenovo Now Sponsoring The GNU/Linux Vendor Firmware Service https://www.phoronix.com/news/Dell-Lenovo-Sponsoring-LVFS [18:56] TR Bot & Lenovo Now Sponsoring The Linux Vendor Firmware Service - Phoronix [18:56] TR News HackerOS 4.6 https://distrowatch.com/hackeros [18:56] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/hackeros ) [18:56] TR News noid [18:56] TR News Noid 20260506 https://distrowatch.com/noid [18:56] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/noid ) [18:57] MinceR (cat) (video) (audio:important) https://i.imgur.com/qzJEGrR.mp4 [18:57] TR News Inkscape 1.4.4 boosts performance and crushes crashes https://inkscape.org/news/2026/05/06/inkscape-144-boosts-performance-and-crushes-crashe/ [18:57] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://inkscape.org/news/2026/05/06/inkscape-144-boosts-performance-and-crushes-crashe/ ) [18:58] TR News Sophisticated Quasar GNU/Linux RAT Targets Software Developers https://www.securityweek.com/sophisticated-quasar-linux-rat-targets-software-developers/ [18:58] TR Bot Quasar Linux RAT Targets Software Developers - SecurityWeek [18:59] TR News Phomemo thermal printer drivers for Linux https://bkhome.org/news/202605/phomemo-thermal-printer-drivers-for-linux.html [18:59] TR Bot Phomemo thermal printer drivers for Linux [18:59] TR News Quotes, week 19 2026 https://www.rubenerd.au/quotes-week-19-2026/ [18:59] TR Bot Rubenerd: Quotes, week 19 2026 ● May 07 [19:01] admfubar https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/college-student-hacks-taiwan-high-speed-rail-line-stopping-four-trains-19-years-without-crypto-key-rotation-ends-in-predictable-result [19:01] TR Bot College student hacks Taiwan high-speed rail line with software defined radios, stopping four trains 19 years without crypto key rotation ends in predictable result as hacker sails through 7 layers of protection | Tom's Hardware [19:06] TR News Techrights OSI Partners With Microsoft to Help Pretend Proprietary (GitHub) 'Celebrates' Open Source https://techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/OSI_Partners_With_Microsoft_to_Help_Pretend_Proprietary_GitHub_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/OSI_Partners_With_Microsoft_to_Help_Pretend_Proprietary_GitHub_.gmi [19:06] TR Bot Techrights OSI Partners With Microsoft to Help Pretend Proprietary (GitHub) 'Celebrates' Open Source [19:07] TR News Richard Hughes: LVFS Sponsorship Announcement https://blogs.gnome.org/hughsie/2026/05/06/lvfs-sponsorship-announcement/ [19:07] TR Bot LVFS Sponsorship Announcement Technical Blog of Richard Hughes [19:08] TR News Security updates for Wednesday https://lwn.net/Articles/1071466/ [19:08] TR Bot updates for Wednesday [LWN.net] [19:09] TR News LibreOffice at the Augsburger Linux-Infotag 2026 https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/05/06/libreoffice-at-the-augsburger-linux-infotag-2026/ [19:09] TR Bot LibreOffice at the Augsburger Linux-Infotag 2026 - TDF Community Blog [19:10] TR News godot linter tool https://www.linuxlinks.com/godot-linter-tool/ [19:10] TR Bot - linter tool - LinuxLinks [19:10] TR News Godot usage and engine growth https://godotengine.org/article/godot-growth-stats-2026/ [19:10] TR Bot Godot usage and engine growth Godot Engine [19:11] *darwin has quit (Quit: peace be with you) [19:14] TR News Ubuntu servers restored after DDoS attack sends services down for days https://www.pcgamer.com/software/linux/ubuntu-servers-restored-after-ddos-attack-sends-services-down-for-days/ [19:14] TR Bot Ubuntu servers restored after DDoS attack sends services down for days | PC Gamer [19:14] TR News "Seven official flavors offer alternatives to the default Wayland-only desktop and Xfce looks like the leanest" https://www.theregister.com/oses/2026/05/06/gnome-may-rule-ubuntu-resolute-raccoon-but-xorg-isnt-roadkill-yet/5219477 [19:14] TR Bot GNOME may rule Ubuntu Resolute Raccoon, but X.org isn't roadkill yet [19:15] TR News Some Ubuntu services are still down following outages after DDoS attack | TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/some-ubuntu-services-are-still-down-following-outages-after-ddos-attack Source: TechRadar [19:15] TR Bot Ubuntu services are still down following outages after DDoS attack | TechRadar [19:16] TR News How to Install Ubuntu on the R36 Ultra https://retrohandhelds.gg/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-the-r36-ultra/ [19:16] TR Bot How to Install Ubuntu on the R36 Ultra | Retro Handhelds [19:16] TR News (NEW): Attack knocks Ubuntu websites, services and Snap store offline https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/02/Attack_knocks_Ubuntu_websites_services_and_Snap_store_offline.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/02/Attack_knocks_Ubuntu_websites_services_and_Snap_store_offline.gmi [19:16] TR Bot Tux Machines Attack knocks Ubuntu websites, services and Snap store offline [19:17] TR News Ubuntu 26.04 (Resolute Raccoon) https://uk.pcmag.com/linux/127069/ubuntu [19:17] TR Bot Ubuntu 26.04 (Resolute Raccoon) - Review 2026 - PCMag UK [19:22] TR News This Linux tool lets me mix distro packages without breaking everything https://www.makeuseof.com/linux-tool-allows-mix-distro-packages-without-breaking/ [19:22] TR Bot This Linux tool lets me mix distro packages without breaking everything [19:24] TR News "As time progresses, so does the advancement of technology. More so in the personal computing space, which has seen a massive shift in recent years. Were seeing wildly powerful (and efficient!) computers, but that power has also left older hardware entirely in the dust." https://www.makeuseof.com/i-tried-4-lightweight-linux-distros-on-a-4gb-laptop-and-one-surprised-me/ [19:24] TR Bot I tried 4 lightweight Linux distros on a 4GB laptop, and one surprised me [19:24] TR News I run a full Linux desktop in Docker just because I can https://www.howtogeek.com/i-run-a-linux-desktop-in-docker-because-i-can/ [19:24] TR Bot I run a full Linux desktop in Docker just because I can [19:25] TR News (NEW): I switched to a tiling WM and stopped wasting time on window management https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/I_switched_to_a_tiling_WM_and_stopped_wasting_time_on_window_ma.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/I_switched_to_a_tiling_WM_and_stopped_wasting_time_on_window_ma.gmi [19:25] TR Bot Tux Machines I switched to a tiling WM and stopped wasting time on window management [19:25] TR News "Unfortunately, the StarFighter uses soldered RAM, so users cannot upgrade it down the road, but you can upgrade its storage if you need more space down the road." https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/new-linux-starfighter-laptop-family-debuts-starting-at-usd1-878-star-labs-systems-laptops-arrive-with-spacious-ram-several-options [19:25] TR Bot New Linux StarFighter laptop family debuts starting at $1,878 Star Labs Systems' laptops arrive with spacious RAM, several options | Tom's Hardware [19:27] admfubar doesn't sound healthy...https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/googles-9-99-per-month-ai-health-coach-launches-may-19/ [19:27] TR Bot $9.99-per-month AI health coach launches May 19 | TechCrunch [19:27] TR News "With version 3.0.1 the developer notes this is likely to be the last release before "VK_EXT_descriptor_heap" support lands." https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/vkd3d-proton-3-0-1-brings-many-linux-gaming-enhancements-for-direct3d-12-via-vulkan/ [19:27] TR Bot 3.0.1 brings many Linux gaming enhancements for Direct3D 12 via Vulkan | GamingOnLinux [19:27] schestowitz[TR2] admfubar: algo [19:27] schestowitz[TR2] "hey hi, man!" [19:27] schestowitz[TR2] or HAYY hi as MinceR might put it [19:28] admfubar (: [19:28] TR News "The Zinnia Gateway ships preloaded with Torizon OS embedded Linux distribution based on the Yocto Project and maintained by Toradex." https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/05/06/toradex-zinnia-linux-iot-gateway-offers-dual-gbe-wifi-5-4g-lte-i-os-and-simplify-software-deployment/ [19:28] TR Bot Toradex Zinnia Linux IoT Gateway offers dual GbE, WiFi 5, 4G LTE, I/Os, and simplified software deployment - CNX Software [19:30] TR News Openwashing https://www.biometricupdate.com/202605/harvard-linux-foundation-launch-open-source-wallet-for-selective-data-sharing [19:30] TR Bot Harvard, Linux Foundation launch open-source wallet for selective data sharing | Biometric Update [19:31] TR News NymVPN finally brings split tunneling to Linux, and Android users get a new ad blocker the tools are in beta, and the provider wants to hear how they work for you https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/nymvpn-finally-brings-split-tunneling-to-linux-and-android-users-get-a-new-ad-blocker-the-tools-are-in-beta-and-the-provider-wants-to-hear-how-they-work-for-you [19:31] TR Bot finally brings split tunneling to Linux, and Android users get a new ad blocker the tools are in beta, and the provider wants to hear how they work for you | TechRadar [19:32] TR News Nothing to do with Linux https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/linea-consortium-becomes-premier-member-of-linux-foundation-decentralized-trust-contributes-linea-stack-as-newest-code-project-302761995.html [19:32] TR Bot Linea Consortium Becomes Premier Member of Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust; Contributes Linea Stack as Newest Code Project [19:33] TR News The Future of Linux Gaming: Why Intel Merged Jay Into Mesa https://hackernoon.com/the-future-of-linux-gaming-why-intel-merged-jay-into-mesa [19:33] TR Bot Future of Linux Gaming: Why Intel Merged Jay Into Mesa | HackerNoon [19:34] TR News Digital Foundry tested Steam games on PlayStation 5 Linux, with selected titles running close to native PS5 versions through Proton https://videocardz.com/newz/ps5-linux-tested-steam-games-come-close-to-native-console-performance [19:34] TR Bot Linux tested, Steam games come close to native console performance - VideoCardz.com [19:36] TR News (NEW): Linux on PS5 benchmarked, with PlayStation games impressing on Steam Machine alternative https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/06/Linux_on_PS5_benchmarked_with_PlayStation_games_impressing_on_S.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/06/Linux_on_PS5_benchmarked_with_PlayStation_games_impressing_on_S.gmi [19:36] TR Bot Tux Machines Linux on PS5 benchmarked, with PlayStation games impressing on Steam Machine alternative [19:37] TR News Radeon GPU drivers for Linux will finally get HDMI 2.1 support https://www.hwcooling.net/en/radeon-gpu-drivers-for-linux-will-finally-get-hdmi-2-1-support/ [19:37] TR Bot GPU drivers for Linux will finally get HDMI 2.1 support - HWCooling.net [19:38] TR News Linea Consortium https://cryptonews.net/news/other/32818034/ [19:38] TR Bot Linea Joins Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust [19:38] TR News Playing under Linux with a PS5, yes its possible and it runs smoothly! - Overclocking.com EN https://en.overclocking.com/playing-under-linux-with-a-ps5-yes-its-possible-and-it-runs-smoothly/ [19:39] TR Bot Playing under Linux with a PS5, yes it's possible and it runs smoothly! - Overclocking.com EN [19:40] TR News Slop boosters https://www.makeuseof.com/using-claude-in-linux-for-terminal/ [19:40] TR Bot I stopped being afraid of Linux terminal commands once Claude started explaining them [19:42] TR News Expanded HDMI 2.1, Coming Soon To An AMD Powered Linux Box Near You https://pcper.com/2026/05/expanded-hdmi-2-1-coming-soon-to-an-amd-powered-linux-box-near-you/ [19:42] TR Bot Expanded HDMI 2.1, Coming Soon To An AMD Powered Linux Box Near You - PC Perspective [19:44] TR News All Linux gamers should take the latest Bazzite release seriously - here's why https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-linux-gamers-should-take-latest-bazzite-release-seriously/ [19:44] TR Bot Linux gamers should take the latest Bazzite release seriously - here's why | ZDNET [19:45] TR News Add CPPC HighestFreq support https://lore.kernel.org/linux-acpi/20260504230141.484743-1-mario.limonciello@amd.com/ [19:45] TR Bot Making sure you're not a bot! [19:47] TR News Debian Linux Kernel Multiple Vulnerabilities https://www.hkcert.org/security-bulletin/debian-linux-kernel-multiple-vulnerabilities_20260506 [19:47] TR Bot Debian Linux Kernel Multiple Vulnerabilities [19:48] TR News Linux running on a PS5 turns it into a Steam Machine that plays PC games https://www.tweaktown.com/news/111449/linux-running-on-a-ps5-turns-it-into-a-steam-machine-that-plays-pc-games/index.html [19:48] TR Bot Linux running on a PS5 turns it into a Steam Machine that plays PC games [19:53] TR News (NEW): Security Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Security_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Security_Leftovers.gmi [19:53] TR Bot Tux Machines Security Leftovers [19:55] TR News (NEW): Lots of Coverage About 9-Year-Old Linux Kernel Vulnerability (Privilege Escalation, Local) https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/01/Lots_of_Coverage_About_9_Year_Old_Linux_Kernel_Vulnerability_Pr.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/01/Lots_of_Coverage_About_9_Year_Old_Linux_Kernel_Vulnerability_Pr.gmi [19:55] TR Bot Tux Machines Lots of Coverage About 9-Year-Old Linux Kernel Vulnerability (Privilege Escalation, Local) [19:57] TR News (NEW): Graphics: Rowhammer in GPUs and "Why Intel Merged Jay Into Mesa" https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Graphics_Rowhammer_in_GPUs_and_Why_Intel_Merged_Jay_Into_Mesa.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Graphics_Rowhammer_in_GPUs_and_Why_Intel_Merged_Jay_Into_Mesa.gmi [19:57] TR Bot Tux Machines Graphics: Rowhammer in GPUs and "Why Intel Merged Jay Into Mesa" [19:57] TR News (NEW): Kernel Space: CPPC HighestFreq, Phomemo, and LVFS Sponsorship Announcement (IBM Ropes in Lenovo, Dell) https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Kernel_Space_CPPC_HighestFreq_Phomemo_and_LVFS_Sponsorship_Anno.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Kernel_Space_CPPC_HighestFreq_Phomemo_and_LVFS_Sponsorship_Anno.gmi [19:57] TR Bot Tux Machines Kernel Space: CPPC HighestFreq, Phomemo, and LVFS Sponsorship Announcement (IBM Ropes in Lenovo, Dell) [19:58] TR News (NEW): Kernel: Realtek Rant and DRM via HDMI 2.1 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/03/Kernel_Realtek_Rant_and_DRM_via_HDMI_2_1.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/03/Kernel_Realtek_Rant_and_DRM_via_HDMI_2_1.gmi [19:58] TR Bot Tux Machines Kernel: Realtek Rant and DRM via HDMI 2.1 ● May 07 [20:00] TR News (NEW): Applications: Optical Character Recognition, Inkscape 1.4.4, Package Management, and VPNs https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Applications_Optical_Character_Recognition_Inkscape_1_4_4_Packa.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Applications_Optical_Character_Recognition_Inkscape_1_4_4_Packa.gmi [20:00] TR Bot Tux Machines Applications: Optical Character Recognition, Inkscape 1.4.4, Package Management, and VPNs [20:00] TR News (NEW): Today's HowTos https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/today_s_howtos.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/today_s_howtos.gmi [20:00] TR Bot Tux Machines today's howtos [20:02] TR News (NEW): Incus 7.0 LTS and Kubernetes v1.36 in Review https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Incus_7_0_LTS_and_Kubernetes_v1_36_in_Review.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Incus_7_0_LTS_and_Kubernetes_v1_36_in_Review.gmi [20:02] TR Bot Tux Machines Incus 7.0 LTS and Kubernetes v1.36 in Review [20:02] *darwin (~darwin@ezriia7nzimpg.irc) has joined #techrights [20:03] TR News (NEW): KDE Developers Working With Qt https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/KDE_Developers_Working_With_Qt.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/KDE_Developers_Working_With_Qt.gmi [20:03] TR Bot Tux Machines KDE Developers Working With Qt [20:03] TR News (NEW): OpenBSD on the Sharp Zaurus and Hypothetical NetBSD Cyberdeck https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/OpenBSD_on_the_Sharp_Zaurus_and_Hypothetical_NetBSD_Cyberdeck.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/OpenBSD_on_the_Sharp_Zaurus_and_Hypothetical_NetBSD_Cyberdeck.gmi [20:03] TR Bot Tux Machines OpenBSD on the Sharp Zaurus and Hypothetical NetBSD Cyberdeck [20:04] MinceR i always wanted a hypothetical cyberdeck [20:05] TR News (NEW): GNU/Linux on Hardware: StarFighter, MultiSystem 2 Arcade, and Asahi on Macbook Air M2 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/GNU_Linux_on_Hardware_StarFighter_MultiSystem_2_Arcade_and_Asah.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/GNU_Linux_on_Hardware_StarFighter_MultiSystem_2_Arcade_and_Asah.gmi [20:05] TR Bot Tux Machines GNU/Linux on Hardware: StarFighter, MultiSystem 2 Arcade, and Asahi on Macbook Air M2 [20:07] TR News (NEW): Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Red_Hat_and_Fedora_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Red_Hat_and_Fedora_Leftovers.gmi [20:07] TR Bot Tux Machines Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers [20:08] TR News (NEW): Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, ESP32, and Various GNU/Linux Systems https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Open_Hardware_Modding_Arduino_ESP32_and_Various_GNU_Linux_Syste.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Open_Hardware_Modding_Arduino_ESP32_and_Various_GNU_Linux_Syste.gmi [20:08] TR Bot Tux Machines Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, ESP32, and Various GNU/Linux Systems [20:10] TR News (NEW): GNU/Linux Distributions and Related Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/GNU_Linux_Distributions_and_Related_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/GNU_Linux_Distributions_and_Related_Leftovers.gmi [20:10] TR Bot Tux Machines GNU/Linux Distributions and Related Leftovers [20:12] TR News (NEW): 'Linux' Foundation Openwashing Services for Fake-Coins, Slop, and Other Ponzi Schemes https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/_Linux_Foundation_Openwashing_Services_for_Fake_Coins_Slop_and_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/_Linux_Foundation_Openwashing_Services_for_Fake_Coins_Slop_and_.gmi [20:12] TR Bot Tux Machines 'Linux' Foundation Openwashing Services for Fake-Coins, Slop, and Other Ponzi Schemes [20:13] TR News (NEW): Mozilla Trying to "Revive Interest in Firefox" Using Slop (Which Nobody Wants), Thoughts On Thunderbird Pro ($72 Per Year) https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Mozilla_Trying_to_Revive_Interest_in_Firefox_Using_Slop_Which_N.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Mozilla_Trying_to_Revive_Interest_in_Firefox_Using_Slop_Which_N.gmi [20:13] TR Bot Tux Machines Mozilla Trying to "Revive Interest in Firefox" Using Slop (Which Nobody Wants), Thoughts On Thunderbird Pro ($72 Per Year) [20:15] TR News (NEW): Web Browsers and Google's Latest Evil (and Slop) Move Against Chrome Users (Violation of EU Law) https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Web_Browsers_and_Google_s_Latest_Evil_and_Slop_Move_Against_Chr.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Web_Browsers_and_Google_s_Latest_Evil_and_Slop_Move_Against_Chr.gmi [20:15] TR Bot Tux Machines Web Browsers and Google's Latest Evil (and Slop) Move Against Chrome Users (Violation of EU Law) [20:17] TR News (NEW): Programming/Development: Multiplication Overflow, Godot, and Rust Versus C https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Programming_Development_Multiplication_Overflow_Godot_and_Rust_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Programming_Development_Multiplication_Overflow_Godot_and_Rust_.gmi [20:17] TR Bot Tux Machines Programming/Development: Multiplication Overflow, Godot, and Rust Versus C [20:17] admfubar https://www.ghacks.net/2026/05/06/google-chrome-is-silently-downloading-a-4gb-gemini-nano-ai-model-to-user-devices-without-consent/ [20:17] TR Bot Google Chrome Is Silently Downloading a 4GB Gemini Nano AI Model to User Devices Without Consent - gHacks Tech News [20:18] schestowitz[TR2] sideloading:") [20:18] schestowitz[TR2] don't worry [20:18] schestowitz[TR2] it's okk when we do it! [20:19] schestowitz[TR2] "Google Chrome has been automatically downloading a 4GB folder of Gemini Nano AI weights to user devices without notification, and redownloads it if deleted." [20:19] schestowitz[TR2] http://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Web_Browsers_and_Google_s_Latest_Evil_and_Slop_Move_Against_Chr.shtml [20:19] TR Bot Tux Machines Web Browsers and Google's Latest Evil (and Slop) Move Against Chrome Users (Violation of EU Law) [20:20] schestowitz[TR2] add your link too [20:20] schestowitz[TR2] *Added [20:22] TR News (NEW): Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Sharing, and Standards https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_Sharing_and_Standards.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_Sharing_and_Standards.gmi [20:22] TR Bot Tux Machines Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Sharing, and Standards [20:22] *darwin has quit (connection closed) [20:23] admfubar ;) [20:25] TR News Techrights Links 07/05/2026: "The Perfect Storm Hanging Over Britains Public Debt" and "Internet Shutdowns Spread in Africa" https://techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/Links_07_05_2026_The_Perfect_Storm_Hanging_Over_Britain_s_Publi.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/Links_07_05_2026_The_Perfect_Storm_Hanging_Over_Britain_s_Publi.gmi [20:25] TR Bot Techrights Links 07/05/2026: "The Perfect Storm Hanging Over Britains Public Debt" and "Internet Shutdowns Spread in Africa" [20:25] *darwin (~darwin@ezriia7nzimpg.irc) has joined #techrights [20:26] admfubar https://futurism.com/future-society/elon-musk-roleplay-son-mom [20:26] TR Bot Did Elon Musk Just Get Caught Roleplaying as His Own Mom? [20:27] TR News "The word "ASCII" is used because most people associate any text-based art with ASCII art - this is why I chose "ASCII Chessboard, No HTML Required" as the title of the post [1]." gemini://sava.rocks/blog/ascii-chessboard-noooo-unicode/ [20:27] admfubar no that is prime!.... https://futurism.com/robots-and-machines/amazon-prime-drones-water [20:27] TR Bot Video Shows Amazon Drone Dropping Package Into Pond [20:28] TR News "I rewrote I/O Riot. The old version, written in C and SystemTap, dates back to 2017. The new version (called `ior`) uses Go, C, and BPF via libbpfgo. It runs on Linux and is primarily a TUI dashboard rather than a record/replay box. It took around two years of intermittent work to reach this `1.0.0` release." gemini://foo.zone/gemfeed/2026-05-08-unveiling-ior-ng-part-1.gmi [20:28] TR News [japan]c [cat] gemini://higeki.jp/nikki/2026-05-07.gmi [20:29] TR News [food] [japan] gemini://higeki.jp/nikki/2026-05-06.gmi [20:30] TR News "I have a habit of insisting RSS is great and that people should be using it, then making no follow-up effort to explain how that's done or why. This is meant as a clear, actionable guide to getting started with RSS feeds if you're not even sure what they are." gemini://ardea.smol.pub/2026-05-06-rssfornoobs [20:32] TR News "Funny thing is, death no longer frightens me the way life once did. Life frightened me far more." gemini://kolhaam.flounder.online/gemlog/2026-05-07_The_Beliefs_of_a_Half_Crazy_Person.gmi [20:38] admfubar https://www.wheresyoured.at/am-i-meant-to-be-impressed/ [20:38] TR Bot Am I Meant To Be Impressed? [20:41] admfubar https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/05/rip-social-media-what-comes-next-is-messy/ [20:41] TR Bot RIP social media. What comes next is messy. - Ars Technica [20:42] admfubar as the "ai" turns.... https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/05/elon-musk-tried-to-hire-openai-founders-to-start-ai-unit-inside-tesla/ [20:42] TR Bot Elon Musk tried to hire OpenAI founders to start AI unit inside Tesla - Ars Technica [20:45] TR News (NEW): Ubuntu Touch OTA 1.3 Improves Handling of Desktop Apps on Lomiri and Fixes Bugs https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Ubuntu_Touch_OTA_1_3_Improves_Handling_of_Desktop_Apps_on_Lomir.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/Ubuntu_Touch_OTA_1_3_Improves_Handling_of_Desktop_Apps_on_Lomir.gmi [20:45] TR Bot Tux Machines Ubuntu Touch OTA 1.3 Improves Handling of Desktop Apps on Lomiri and Fixes Bugs [20:46] TR News Techrights Servers Became "Cloud", VR Became "Metaverse", Now Bots Become "Agents" (of Slop) https://techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/Servers_Became_Cloud_VR_Became_Metaverse_Now_Bots_Become_Agents.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/Servers_Became_Cloud_VR_Became_Metaverse_Now_Bots_Become_Agents.gmi [20:46] TR Bot Techrights Servers Became "Cloud", VR Became "Metaverse", Now Bots Become "Agents" (of Slop) [20:48] admfubar and hilarity ensues.... https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/05/openai-president-explains-to-jury-why-his-diary-entries-sound-greedy/ [20:48] TR Bot OpenAI president forced to read his personal diary entries to jury - Ars Technica ● May 07 [21:06] TR News Techrights During IBM's Annual Event/Bash IBM's Stock Fell to (Almost) Lowest Level in a Year, Insiders Explain "IBM is on the Brink of Collapse." https://techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/During_IBM_s_Annual_Event_Bash_IBM_s_Stock_Fell_to_Almost_Lowes.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/During_IBM_s_Annual_Event_Bash_IBM_s_Stock_Fell_to_Almost_Lowes.gmi [21:06] TR Bot Techrights During IBM's Annual Event/Bash IBM's Stock Fell to (Almost) Lowest Level in a Year, Insiders Explain "IBM is on the Brink of Collapse." [21:19] MinceR https://ircz.de/p/25080315 [21:19] TR Bot ( status 308 @ http://ircz.de/d?from=%2Fp%2F25080315 ) [21:40] admfubar :P... https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/bumble-is-getting-rid-of-the-swipe-ceo-says/ [21:40] TR Bot is getting rid of the swipe, CEO says | TechCrunch [21:50] TR News all the difference gemini://coldscars.smol.pub/all_the_difference [21:51] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techrights [21:52] admfubar sounds like he graduated from the trump school of management.... https://yro.slashdot.org/story/26/05/07/035251/sam-altmans-management-style-comes-under-the-microscope-at-openai-trial [21:52] TR Bot Sam Altman's Management Style Comes Under the Microscope At OpenAI Trial - Slashdot [21:53] TR News Techrights Gemini Links 07/05/2026: Unicode and "RSS 4 Noobs (Getting Started)" https://techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/Gemini_Links_07_05_2026_Unicode_and_RSS_4_Noobs_Getting_Started.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/Gemini_Links_07_05_2026_Unicode_and_RSS_4_Noobs_Getting_Started.gmi [21:53] TR Bot Techrights Gemini Links 07/05/2026: Unicode and "RSS 4 Noobs (Getting Started)" [21:59] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techrights ● May 07 [22:04] TR News (NEW): 200 Weeks Since Launching New Tux Machines https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/200_Weeks_Since_Launching_New_Tux_Machines.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/05/07/200_Weeks_Since_Launching_New_Tux_Machines.gmi [22:04] TR Bot Tux Machines 200 Weeks Since Launching New Tux Machines [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kqxbrq7g [22:15] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kqxbrq7g ) [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] " [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] Why do I receive 20-30 emails every day from coworkers and other internal Microsoft groups? 100% of these emails are a waste of my time to read [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] I had enough of this, so I set up Outlook on Monday to auto reply saying I do not want to be bothered or have the time, desire or motivation to help with your problem you emailed me about. So, stop emailing me and find someone else. [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] I also have Outlook set up to delete every email in my inbox after my auto replay emails sends. [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] Today was a lot less stressful and I focused on my side hustle all day. [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] " [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] when slop makes emails it makes even more waste of a time [22:17] TR News "AI layoffs" = companies that say they do "AI" collapsing https://www.neowin.net/amp/ai-just-took-the-jobs-of-over-100-people-at-deepl/ https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/work-job-cuts-layoffs-google-translate-rival-deepl-announces-plans-to-cut-25-per-cent-of-staff-11462412 [22:17] TR Bot AI just took the jobs of over 100 people at DeepL | Neowin [22:17] TR Bot ( status 403 @ https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/work-job-cuts-layoffs-google-translate-rival-deepl-announces-plans-to-cut-25-per-cent-of-staff-11462412 ) [22:19] TR News Proprietary = no patch, it's a monopoly https://www.theregister.com/cyber-crime/2026/05/07/state-backed-hackers-hammer-palo-alto-firewall-zero-day-before-patch-lands/5234737 [22:19] TR Bot State-backed hackers hammer Palo Alto firewall zero-day before patch lands [22:32] TR News Techrights Companies That Say They Are "Hey Hi" (AI) Leaders Don't Really Do Well, They Have Mass Layoffs Because Hype and Storytelling Won't Live Up to Shareholders' Expectations https://techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/Companies_That_Say_They_Are_Hey_Hi_AI_Leaders_Don_t_Really_Do_W.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/Companies_That_Say_They_Are_Hey_Hi_AI_Leaders_Don_t_Really_Do_W.gmi [22:32] TR Bot Techrights Companies That Say They Are "Hey Hi" (AI) Leaders Don't Really Do Well, They Have Mass Layoffs Because Hype and Storytelling Won't Live Up to Shareholders' Expectations [22:36] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techrights [22:52] TR News Techrights Kyndryl Holdings Inc Falls Almost 15% in 2 Days, What Does That Tell Us About IBM? https://techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/Kyndryl_Holdings_Inc_Falls_Almost_15_in_2_Days_What_Does_That_T.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/05/07/Kyndryl_Holdings_Inc_Falls_Almost_15_in_2_Days_What_Does_That_T.gmi [22:52] TR Bot Techrights Kyndryl Holdings Inc Falls Almost 15% in 2 Days, What Does That Tell Us About IBM? 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