●● IRC: #boycottnovell-social and #techpol @ Techrights IRC Network: Tuesday, January 06, 2026 ●● ● Jan 06 [00:49] *FANTOM has quit (Ping timeout: 240 seconds) [00:49] *FANTOM has quit (Ping timeout: 120 seconds) ● Jan 06 [02:34] *k4k0 (~mail@rvnz2szi75yck.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [02:40] TR News Yesterday's #boycottnovell IRC logs ready. HTML: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-050126.html TEXT: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-050126.txt GEMINI GemText: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/irc-gmi/irc-log-050126.gmi GEMINI Plain Text: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/tr_text_version/irc-log-050126.txt [02:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | IRC: #boycottnovell @ Techrights IRC Network: Monday, January 05, 2026 [02:41] TR News Yesterday's #techbytes IRC logs ready. 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[03:19] TR News simagef find similar images https://www.linuxlinks.com/simagef-find-similar-images/ [03:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-simagef - find similar images - LinuxLinks [03:20] TR News OtoClone automatic backup and sync utility https://www.linuxlinks.com/otoclone-automatic-backup-sync-utility/ [03:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-OtoClone - automatic backup and sync utility - LinuxLinks [03:20] TR News 12 Excellent Free and Open Source GNU/Linux Relational Databases https://www.linuxlinks.com/excellent-free-linux-relational-databases/ [03:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-12 Excellent Free and Open Source Linux Relational Databases - LinuxLinks [03:20] TR News 7 Tools to Empower Librarians https://www.linuxlinks.com/librariantools/ [03:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-7 Tools to Empower Librarians - LinuxLinks [03:21] TR News VLC 3.0.23 Released with Security Fixes & Qt6 Pre-support [Ubuntu PPA] https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2026/01/vlc-3-0-23-released-ubuntu-ppa/ [03:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ubuntuhandbook.org | VLC 3.0.23 Released with Security Fixes & Qt6 Pre-support [Ubuntu PPA] | UbuntuHandbook [03:21] TR News LXQt 2.3.0: Best New Features https://www.debugpoint.com/lxqt-2-3-0-features/ [03:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.debugpoint.com | LXQt 2.3.0: Best New Features [03:22] TR News VailuxOS 1.6 is released https://distrowatch.com/vailuxos [03:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/vailuxos ) [03:23] TR News Manjaro 26.0 is also released https://distrowatch.com/manjaro [03:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/manjaro ) [03:23] TR News 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: January 4th, 2026 https://9to5linux.com/9to5linux-weekly-roundup-january-4th-2026 [03:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: January 4th, 2026 - 9to5Linux [03:23] TR News Manjaro 26.0 Released with GNU/Linux 6.18 LTS, Xfce 4.20, KDE Plasma 6.5, and GNOME 49 https://9to5linux.com/manjaro-26-0-released-with-linux-6-18-lts-xfce-4-20-kde-plasma-6-5-and-gnome-49 [03:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Manjaro 26.0 Released with Linux 6.18 LTS, Xfce 4.20, KDE Plasma 6.5, and GNOME 49 - 9to5Linux [03:23] TR News GNOME OS 972056 is released https://distrowatch.com/gnomeos [03:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/gnomeos ) [03:24] TR News Puppy 2601 is also released https://distrowatch.com/puppy [03:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/puppy ) [03:25] TR News Jon Chiappetta: Going back to re-implement the work I once started for the VPN TUN C program https://fossjon.wordpress.com/2026/01/04/going-back-to-re-implement-the-work-i-once-started-for-the-vpn-tun-c-program/ [03:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-fossjon.wordpress.com | Going back to re-implement the work I once started for the VPN TUN C program | Jon's FOSS Blog [03:26] TR News Jon Chiappetta: Generating better random numbers in C with the help of /dev/urandom (practical-random) and (s)rand (pseudo-random) [88-bit seed] https://fossjon.wordpress.com/2026/01/04/generating-better-random-numbers-in-c-with-the-help-of-dev-urandom-practical-random-and-srand-pseudo-random-88-bit-seed/ [03:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-fossjon.wordpress.com | Generating better random numbers in C with the help of /dev/urandom (practical-random) and (s)rand (pseudo-random) [88-bit seed] | Jon's FOSS Blog [03:27] TR News Jon Chiappetta: A Year Of The Releases Of My Free Apps 90 Day Stats https://fossjon.wordpress.com/2026/01/04/a-year-of-the-releases-of-my-free-apps-90-day-stats/ [03:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-fossjon.wordpress.com | A Year Of The Releases Of My Free Apps 90 Day Stats | Jon's FOSS Blog [03:28] TR News Three of the best: Measurement https://blog.apnic.net/2026/01/05/three-of-the-best-measurement-4/ [03:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.apnic.net | Three of the best: Measurement | APNIC Blog [03:28] TR News Venezuela and Truth https://www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/2026/01/venezuela-and-truth/ [03:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.craigmurray.org.uk | Venezuela and Truth - Craig Murray [03:29] TR News Top Hong Kong govt adviser calls for end to civil servants pay freeze https://hongkongfp.com/2026/01/05/top-hong-kong-govt-adviser-calls-for-end-to-civil-servants-pay-freeze/ [03:29] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | Top HK gov't adviser calls for end to civil servants' pay freeze [03:29] TR News What does it mean to write in 2026? https://blog.cornelius-schumacher.de/2026/01/what-does-it-mean-to-write-in-2026.html https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/05/No_Writing_Isn_t_in_Decline_Some_of_the_Large_and_Centralised_P.shtml [03:29] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.cornelius-schumacher.de | Cornelius' Blog: What does it mean to write in 2026? [03:29] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights No, Writing Isn't in Decline, Some of the Large and Centralised Platforms Are [03:41] TR News Techrights IRC Proceedings: Monday, January 05, 2026 https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/IRC_Proceedings_Monday_January_05_2026.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/IRC_Proceedings_Monday_January_05_2026.gmi [03:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights IRC Proceedings: Monday, January 05, 2026 [03:43] TR News (NEW): Today in Techrights https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Today_in_Techrights.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Today_in_Techrights.gmi [03:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Today in Techrights [03:44] TR News Techrights Over at Tux Machines... https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Over_at_Tux_Machines.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Over_at_Tux_Machines.gmi [03:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Over at Tux Machines... [03:47] TR News "Additionally, there's no peaceful moments at home except for maybe after the kids go to bed. They used to take naps when they were smaller, but they don't do that anymore. It's kind of hard to make a good gemcast when kids are screaming in the background!" gemini://kwiecien.us/gemlog/202601052126.gmi [03:48] TR News "The Mastodon web interface is so sluggish on a #raspberrypi 4 that I decided to write a quick-and-dirty lightweight CGI script to display just the content and links to media (deliberately avoided embedding previews). Now I can read my Mastodon feeds anywhere in comfort, even on Netsurf or w3m." gemini://tobykurien.com/microblog.gmi [03:48] TR News "Pseudonymous maker "Z3_R0" has released 3D print files and a guide to building a tool that will be of considerable interest to the do-it-yourself enthusiast looking for a project to celebrate the new year: a self-leveling rotary laser level." gemini://tilde.club/~ghalfacree/202601/20260105-laser.gmi [03:49] TR News "tl;dr: You can now serve map files for _CoMaps_ from your own servers, including local ones. I made a small and simple command-line tool to help you download the maps to your computer and serve them in a local network[1]." gemini://tilde.club/~gedankenstuecke/blog/2026-01-05-comaps-map-distributor.gmi [03:50] TR News [cat] gemini://nytpu.com/cheetahs/D1877.jpg [03:50] TR News [cat] gemini://nytpu.com/sneps/D1527.jpg [03:51] TR News How about a book? gemini://rawtext.club/~deerbard/art/2026-01-05-how-about-book.gmi [03:51] TR News "The topic of greylisting [1] came up on Hacker News [2] and it reminded meit's been eight years [3] since I last checked my greylist daemon [4]. Well, it still easily blocks 50% of the spam sent my way." gemini://gemini.conman.org/boston/2026/01/05.1 [03:52] TR News "A random walk can be used to produce a random musical line, though such lines will generally lack the repetition, phrasing, harmonic context, and etc. of better composed lines." gemini://thrig.me/blog/2026/01/06/inertialmusic.gmi [03:53] TR News Yesterday although it was quite windy (force 5 southwest) around the island, i managed to find a north facing bay in the village of asos which was shielded by the wind." gemini://u.2f30.org/dsp/2026-01-05.gmi [03:54] TR News Clarice Lispector gemini://bitacora.anacronico.rocks/poemasdeotres/saudades.gmi [03:54] TR News "It was a fantastic start of the new year in the island of cephalonia where we currently are. The sun was shining, but it was still cold,so i took the chance to go for a quick shore dive" gemini://u.2f30.org/dsp/2026-01-01.gmi [03:55] TR News "Hey friends. I'm dsp, and this is my attempt to communicate with other humans over something nicer than the current state of the net. We all know it sucks so let's try to focus on the positive things." gemini://u.2f30.org/dsp/home.gmi [03:56] TR News scar Oliva gemini://bitacora.anacronico.rocks/poemasdeotres/entantalibertad.gmi [03:56] TR News H.G. Wells gemini://bitacora.anacronico.rocks/resenas/elhombreinvisible.gmi [03:57] TR News Pierre Lemaitre gemini://bitacora.anacronico.rocks/resenas/elanchomundo.gmi [03:58] TR News "I am sure more people suffer from the same problem, and maybe writing about it here is a way to exorcise it, so here it goes. Today i thought that i might be able to go for a little shore dive, although the weather around the island was quite windy (5bft)" gemini://u.2f30.org/dsp/2026-01-03.gmi [03:59] TR News "I carry a travel router when I am on trips. Part of my workflow needs high LAN bandwidth between my devices and hotel WiFi just doesn't cut it. I bought one from TP-Link for cheap expecting things to just work." gemini://gemini.clehaxze.tw/gemlog/2026/01-01-psa-tplink-wr3002x-needs-more-then-10w-to-be-stable.gmi ● Jan 06 [04:01] TR News Dirty chaotic minimalist gopher://sdf.org:70/0/users/gef/reflections/chaoticClean [04:01] TR News QR Gopher gopher://sdf.org:70/0/users/gef/reflections/qrGopher [04:04] TR News (NEW): GNU/Linux and Free Software Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/GNU_Linux_and_Free_Software_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/GNU_Linux_and_Free_Software_Leftovers.gmi [04:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines GNU/Linux and Free Software Leftovers [04:04] TR News (NEW): Today's HowTos https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/today_s_howtos.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/today_s_howtos.gmi [04:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines today's howtos [04:09] TR News Techrights Links 06/01/2026: DIY Projects and Inertial Music https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Links_06_01_2026_DIY_Projects_and_Inertial_Music.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Links_06_01_2026_DIY_Projects_and_Inertial_Music.gmi [04:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Links 06/01/2026: DIY Projects and Inertial Music [04:11] TR News Techrights Links 06/01/2026: Cryptocurrency Scam Emails and Greenland's Fear of Getting 'Venezuelad' https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Links_06_01_2026_Cryptocurrency_Scam_Emails_and_Greenland_s_Fea.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Links_06_01_2026_Cryptocurrency_Scam_Emails_and_Greenland_s_Fea.gmi [04:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Links 06/01/2026: Cryptocurrency Scam Emails and Greenland's Fear of Getting 'Venezuelad' [04:26] TR News "Stallman many times on many topics said he wouldn't use a product that's a walled garden and where his presence would contribute to that products dominance" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46499120 [04:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.ycombinator.com | How GitHub monopoly is destroying the open source ecosystem | Hacker News [04:28] TR News sarcasm: "absolutely, put it down under Hybrid cloud and AI learning. Your Think40 rewards will multiply." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1ke3n3tjk [04:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1ke3n3tjk ) ● Jan 06 [05:02] TR News Techrights Google Still Boosting Slopfarms https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Google_Still_Boosting_Slopfarms.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Google_Still_Boosting_Slopfarms.gmi [05:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Google Still Boosting Slopfarms [05:14] TR News Techrights Microsoft Layoffs in January 2026 https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Microsoft_Layoffs_in_January_2026.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Microsoft_Layoffs_in_January_2026.gmi [05:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Microsoft Layoffs in January 2026 [05:27] TR News Techrights IBM 2026 "Organizational Change/s" Means Layoffs Resume Soon, Some Claim "Forever Layoffs." https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/IBM_2026_Organizational_Change_s_Means_Layoffs_Resume_Soon_Some.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/IBM_2026_Organizational_Change_s_Means_Layoffs_Resume_Soon_Some.gmi [05:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights IBM 2026 "Organizational Change/s" Means Layoffs Resume Soon, Some Claim "Forever Layoffs." [05:43] TR News (NEW): Original Stories, Engineering Work, and Bird Flocks https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Original_Stories_Engineering_Work_and_Bird_Flocks.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Original_Stories_Engineering_Work_and_Bird_Flocks.gmi [05:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Original Stories, Engineering Work, and Bird Flocks ● Jan 06 [06:06] TR News Techrights EPO People Power - Part XXVI - European Media Has Become Part of the Problem https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/EPO_People_Power_Part_XXVI_European_Media_Has_Become_Part_of_th.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/EPO_People_Power_Part_XXVI_European_Media_Has_Become_Part_of_th.gmi [06:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights EPO People Power - Part XXVI - European Media Has Become Part of the Problem [06:10] TR News The Microsoft shill is shilling some more Windows https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/06/hp_keyboard_pc/ [06:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | HP pushes PC-in-a-keyboard for businesses with hot desks The Register [06:15] TR News Coming soon https://www.recruitingnewsnetwork.com/posts/is-microsoft-preparing-for-mass-layoffs-in-2026 [06:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.recruitingnewsnetwork.com | Microsofts Layoff Strategy | Recruiting News Network [06:27] TR News Techrights Rumours: Microsoft to Lay Off 12,500-25,000 Workers Soon (Tentatively Wednesday, 15 Days From Now) https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Rumours_Microsoft_to_Lay_Off_12_500_25_000_Workers_Soon_Tentati.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Rumours_Microsoft_to_Lay_Off_12_500_25_000_Workers_Soon_Tentati.gmi [06:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Could not resolve host: techrights.org ( status 0 @ https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Rumours_Microsoft_to_Lay_Off_12_500_25_000_Workers_Soon_Tentati.shtml ) [06:36] TR News GNU/Linux up in Ethiopia https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/ethiopia/#monthly-200902-202601 [06:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Ethiopia | Statcounter Global Stats [06:37] TR News 3% in Mali https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/mali/#monthly-200902-202601 [06:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Mali | Statcounter Global Stats [06:37] TR News Also 3% in Niger https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/niger/#monthly-200902-202601 [06:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-gs.statcounter.com | Desktop Operating System Market Share Niger | Statcounter Global Stats [06:53] TR News Techrights GNU/Linux Rising to 5% in Cameroon and It's Hardly the Exception https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/GNU_Linux_Rising_to_5_in_Cameroon_and_It_s_Hardly_the_Exception.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/GNU_Linux_Rising_to_5_in_Cameroon_and_It_s_Hardly_the_Exception.gmi [06:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights GNU/Linux Rising to 5% in Cameroon and It's Hardly the Exception [06:55] TR News S***GPT traffic down 5%+ https://www.similarweb.com/website/chatgpt.com/#ranking [06:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.similarweb.com | NO TITLE ● Jan 06 [07:03] TR News Techrights Dr. Andy Farnell on Technology That Harms People (and Lack of Regulation Which is Needed to Address This Problem) https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Dr_Andy_Farnell_on_Technology_That_Harms_People_and_Lack_of_Reg.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Dr_Andy_Farnell_on_Technology_That_Harms_People_and_Lack_of_Reg.gmi [07:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Dr. Andy Farnell on Technology That Harms People (and Lack of Regulation Which is Needed to Address This Problem) [07:05] TR News "Freedom is the ability to take personal responsibility." https://cybershow.uk/blog/posts/malinfluence/ [07:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-cybershow.uk | Always crashing in the same car: Bad technology as a preventable social harm. [07:05] TR News "The difference between Software Freedom and corporate Big Tech lies in the choices we make. Monopoly tech is prescriptive. It tries to tell us what we want, how to live our lives. It presents technology as a fait accompli, a total one-stop take-it-or-leave-it package." https://cybershow.uk/blog/posts/malinfluence/ [07:06] TR News "Free Software is holistic. It is a deliberately unfinished work. It preserves flexibility, openness to change and improvement, choice, configuration and personalisation by the end user with genuine meaningful control. It is the seed of innovation that makes the difference between nations that are leaders and those who follow." [07:07] TR News "I'm now hearing from people who finally got-off social media. They're very angry. They realise they wasted ten or more years of their lives. Some people went down a technological rabbit-hole after 2010 and only recently escaped." https://cybershow.uk/blog/posts/malinfluence/ [07:08] TR News "They poured tens of thousands of hours into building "profiles", gaining "likes", making themselves "competitive" and "attractive" by laying sacrifices of selfies and tweets before the machine." https://cybershow.uk/blog/posts/malinfluence/ [07:08] TR News "Finally, social control media is collapsing, and like Web 2.0 before it leaves those who participated all washed-up, empty, bereft, and feeling cheated. The winners are whoever bought-up the companies and all the data. One older person tells me "I feel lonely. There's nobody left on Facebook, I only get adverts and robots now"." [07:09] TR News "I ask whether they have the email addresses of their old friends. "I'm not sure who is still on email, or how to reach them", they say. Worse some say, "I'm not really good at writing long messages any more. What am I supposed to say?"" [07:09] TR News "Fortunately, those who broke-free are too busy finally living to engage in over-reflection. They're just spending time in reality at last, enjoying walking on the beach - instead of making a video of walking on the beach to post on Instagram according to some mass-hysterical social pressure." [07:10] TR News "But the danger remains; that people will simply jump on to the next addictive and sapping technological trend the broligarchs and pushers have lined up. Whether that is "AI chat bots" that send people psychotic, or new forms of online gambling, for most of us, the next big thing that consumes years of our lives, breaks our relationships, health and prosperity, will be offered to us by someone close." [07:11] TR News "Take the "bans" on social media for children. I don't think that children or adults should waste their time on that rubbish, maybe because I'm an "elitist". Maintaining real relationships and seeking out knowledge does and should require some effort. Effort is what underpins quality." [07:11] TR News "But "Age Verification" is the stupidest and most ineffective approach imaginable. Every smart kid already figured out how to get around it. It's nothing but an excuse to roll out more fascist nonsense. It attacks the very important place of anonymity in society, in adolescent development" [07:12] TR News "Are governments scared of Google and Microsoft's lawyers? Oh, shudder! Why do governments around the world lack the basic courage to say "Tik Tok, Facebook, Instagram are your enemy. They harm your mental health"?" [07:13] TR News "Pause for a moment to realise; none of this has any relation to rational, meritorious judgement and selection of technology. It is patently unscientific. Science may provide us with technology, but it is conspicuously absent when it comes to our use of technology." [07:14] TR News "Malinfluence propagates though work-places with bosses who push policy to use biometrics, policy to use "AI", policies to push invasive surveillance. They're largely unaware that they're making a few oligarchs rich, while paying very little attention to any actual benefits to their company or product." [07:15] TR News "So "uses" or "purposes" of products created by companies like Google or Microsoft, have to be creatively conjured-up post facto." [07:17] TR News (NEW): Thinking About My Audience https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Thinking_About_My_Audience.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Thinking_About_My_Audience.gmi [07:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Thinking About My Audience [07:17] TR News "But a centrally run network of camera doorbells on every house in your street - with the only benefit stopping your Amazon parcel getting stolen or stopping the neighbour's dog shitting on your lawn - is a dystopian and insecure society that's barely worth living in. It is infantile and regressive." [07:18] TR News "A computer that remotely spies on your every thought and feeling, in order to "help you remember and be productive" is the very antithesis of "intelligence amplification". Only Nick Park's evil Gnome-bots approach this level of technological stupidity. It's patently not something a sane, reasonable and dignified person would want or accept." [07:18] TR News (NEW): Phone Charging Speeds With Debian/Trixie https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Phone_Charging_Speeds_With_Debian_Trixie.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Phone_Charging_Speeds_With_Debian_Trixie.gmi [07:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Phone Charging Speeds With Debian/Trixie [07:19] TR News "Widespread leakage and normalisation of surveillance and militarised technology is a catastrophe for peaceful civic life. The issue is not physical limitation of production and movement. The arms trade is as well regulated as we can manage." [07:20] TR News "The problem now is with systematic, actively inculcating the social normativity of offensive technologies. Don't like where your neighbour parks their car? Cover your driveway in CCTV cameras! Neurotic about where your kid is? Give them a phone stuffed with trackers to "chip" them like a farm animal!" [07:21] TR News "People get the wrong idea that these industrial, capitalist and military models of technology are the only possible ones. They represent only a tiny modicum of the vast and rich spectrum of technological possibility, most of which isn't rooted in domination and control. But to even see beneficent technology we must change our whole way of thinking about it." [07:22] TR News "Taking thoughtful technological responsibility, versus being compelled by blind economics to enter an arms race therefore requires resistance against preventable industrial injury on a society-wide scale. It applies as much to digital technologies as to guns and bombs, to the cogs, wheels and pulleys in factories or the processes in chemical plants." [07:22] *Isambard_Prince has quit (connection closed) [07:25] TR News The latest blog posts from Andy are many miles better and more informative than the latest Schneier book [07:25] TR News (NEW): LXQt 2.3.0: Best New Features https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/LXQt_2_3_0_Best_New_Features.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/LXQt_2_3_0_Best_New_Features.gmi [07:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines LXQt 2.3.0: Best New Features [07:38] TR News (NEW): First Good News of 2026! COCOS 4 Game Engine Goes Open Source https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/First_Good_News_of_2026_COCOS_4_Game_Engine_Goes_Open_Source.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/First_Good_News_of_2026_COCOS_4_Game_Engine_Goes_Open_Source.gmi [07:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines First Good News of 2026! COCOS 4 Game Engine Goes Open Source [07:50] TR News (NEW): In Africa's Second-Largest Nation, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), GNU/Linux Jumped to 4% This Year https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/In_Africa_s_Second_Largest_Nation_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Co.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/In_Africa_s_Second_Largest_Nation_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Co.gmi [07:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines In Africa's Second-Largest Nation, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), GNU/Linux Jumped to 4% This Year [07:52] TR News Microsoft-sponsored Wikipedia: "Stallman argues that it fails to be neutral unlike the similar term; "Free/Libre and Open Source Software" (FLOSS). Free software." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software [07:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-en.wikipedia.org | Free and open-source software - Wikipedia [07:53] TR News (NEW): Free and Open Source Software https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.gmi [07:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Free and Open Source Software ● Jan 06 [08:04] TR News Techrights Richard Stallman (RMS) Announces His Georgia Talk 2.5 Weeks in Advance https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Richard_Stallman_RMS_Announces_His_Georgia_Talk_2_5_Weeks_in_Ad.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Richard_Stallman_RMS_Announces_His_Georgia_Talk_2_5_Weeks_in_Ad.gmi [08:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Richard Stallman (RMS) Announces His Georgia Talk 2.5 Weeks in Advance [08:05] TR News (NEW): Parch Persian Arch https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Parch_Persian_Arch.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Parch_Persian_Arch.gmi [08:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Parch Persian Arch [08:09] TR News "Why are older adults more likely to share misinformation online? " https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/01/why-are-older-adults-more-likely-to-share-misinformation-online/ [08:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.harvard.edu | Why are older adults more likely to share misinformation online? Harvard Gazette [08:09] TR News iophk: "I bet the conclusion is wrong and that older adults are merely called out more often for spreading disinformation and actually spread it somewhat less than younger cohorts." [08:11] TR News But our guess is, they use a certain def of "fake news" or "misinformation", i.e. "racist" (conservative, trad values) stuff, then the older people would be seen as bigger culprits [08:11] TR News "Yes, younger cohorts are more conforming to what the owners of social control media dictate." [08:17] TR News (NEW): Disable Lock Screen Media Controls in GNOME 49 (Ubuntu 25.10, Fedora 43) https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Disable_Lock_Screen_Media_Controls_in_GNOME_49_Ubuntu_25_10_Fed.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Disable_Lock_Screen_Media_Controls_in_GNOME_49_Ubuntu_25_10_Fed.gmi [08:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Disable Lock Screen Media Controls in GNOME 49 (Ubuntu 25.10, Fedora 43) [08:23] TR News Techrights Ahead of Mass Layoffs Microsoft Tries to Rebrand or Redefine XBox (Because the XBox is Tentatively Dead) https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Ahead_of_Mass_Layoffs_Microsoft_Tries_to_Rebrand_or_Redefine_XB.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Ahead_of_Mass_Layoffs_Microsoft_Tries_to_Rebrand_or_Redefine_XB.gmi [08:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Ahead of Mass Layoffs Microsoft Tries to Rebrand or Redefine XBox (Because the XBox is Tentatively Dead) [08:27] TR News Just an overhyped forum all along https://devclass.com/2026/01/05/dramatic-drop-in-stack-overflow-questions-as-devs-look-elsewhere-for-help/ [08:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Dramatic drop in Stack Overflow questions as devs look elsewhere for help DEVCLASS [08:28] TR News (NEW): I spent a week with NixOS and it completely changed how I think about Linux https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/I_spent_a_week_with_NixOS_and_it_completely_changed_how_I_think.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/I_spent_a_week_with_NixOS_and_it_completely_changed_how_I_think.gmi [08:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines I spent a week with NixOS and it completely changed how I think about Linux [08:32] TR News (NEW): This modern take on Xfce is the perfect distro for audio fans - here's why https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/This_modern_take_on_Xfce_is_the_perfect_distro_for_audio_fans_h.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/This_modern_take_on_Xfce_is_the_perfect_distro_for_audio_fans_h.gmi [08:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines This modern take on Xfce is the perfect distro for audio fans - here's why [08:32] TR News SO FAR no GAFAM https://fsfe.org/donate/thankgnus-2026.en.html [08:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-fsfe.org | Our Donors 2026 - FSFE [08:33] TR News
  • [08:33] TR News Microsoft GitHub https://fsfe.org/donate/thankgnus-2025.en.html [08:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-fsfe.org | Our Donors 2025 - FSFE [08:33] TR News (NEW): FreeBSD vs. Slackware: Which super stable OS is right for you? https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/FreeBSD_vs_Slackware_Which_super_stable_OS_is_right_for_you.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/FreeBSD_vs_Slackware_Which_super_stable_OS_is_right_for_you.gmi [08:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines FreeBSD vs. Slackware: Which super stable OS is right for you? [08:34] TR News Microsoft TOP sponsor https://fsfe.org/donate/thankgnus-2024.en.html [08:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-fsfe.org | Our Donors 2024 - FSFE [08:35] TR News Hopefully they DECIDED to NO LONGER take money from MICROSOFT.... AND... to NO LONGER attack the FSF [08:35] TR News That would be... PROGRESS (but it's probably NOT what's happening) [08:35] TR News (NEW): Open Source in 2026 Faces a Defining Moment https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Open_Source_in_2026_Faces_a_Defining_Moment.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Open_Source_in_2026_Faces_a_Defining_Moment.gmi [08:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Open Source in 2026 Faces a Defining Moment [08:37] TR News Stack Overflow was very heavily dependent on Google Search referrals, but now Google is just plagiarising other people's work with P.I.S.S., then presenting that as "AI" and "Google" https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Plagiarized+information+synthesis+system [08:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.urbandictionary.com | Urban Dictionary: Plagiarized information synthesis system [08:42] TR News (NEW): Phosh 0.52 GNOME-Based Mobile Shell Brings QR Codes for Wi-Fi Hotspots https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Phosh_0_52_GNOME_Based_Mobile_Shell_Brings_QR_Codes_for_Wi_Fi_H.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Phosh_0_52_GNOME_Based_Mobile_Shell_Brings_QR_Codes_for_Wi_Fi_H.gmi [08:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Phosh 0.52 GNOME-Based Mobile Shell Brings QR Codes for Wi-Fi Hotspots [08:49] TR News Techrights Internet Policy/Net Reality: You Must Never Ever Rely on Google (no "S.E.O." Either) https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Internet_Policy_Net_Reality_You_Must_Never_Ever_Rely_on_Google_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Internet_Policy_Net_Reality_You_Must_Never_Ever_Rely_on_Google_.gmi [08:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Internet Policy/Net Reality: You Must Never Ever Rely on Google (no "S.E.O." Either) [08:52] TR News (NEW): : Google Android Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Android_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Android_Leftovers.gmi [08:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Android Leftovers ● Jan 06 [09:33] TR News Augmented Steam browser plugin added AI features from VaporLens | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/augmented-steam-browser-plugin-added-ai-features-from-vaporlens/ Source: GamingOnLinux [09:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Augmented Steam browser plugin added AI features from VaporLens | GamingOnLinux [09:33] TR News The excellent free Command - Conquer - Combined Arms gets more missions and co-op | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-excellent-free-command-conquer-combined-arms-gets-more-missions-and-co-op/ Source: GamingOnLinux [09:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-The excellent free Command & Conquer - Combined Arms gets more missions and co-op | GamingOnLinux [09:33] TR News One of the best puzzle games ever, Baba Is You gets a final big update | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/one-of-the-best-puzzle-games-ever-baba-is-you-gets-a-final-big-update/ Source: GamingOnLinux | Gemini address: gemini://gemi.dev/cgi-bin/waffle.cgi/view?https%3A//www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/one-of-the-best-puzzle-games-ever-baba-is-you-gets-a-final-big-update/ [09:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-One of the best puzzle games ever, Baba Is You gets a final big update | GamingOnLinux [09:34] TR News "How Do We Hold Companies Accountable for "Do as I Say, Not as I Do" Security Practices?" https://soylentnews.org/article.pl?sid=26/01/02/1614239 [09:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-soylentnews.org | How Do We Hold Companies Accountable for "Do as I Say, Not as I Do" Security Practices? - SoylentNews [09:34] TR News "Rethinkings Out Loud" https://doc.searls.com/2026/01/05/rethinkings-out-loud/ [09:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-doc.searls.com | Rethinkings Out Loud Doc Searls Weblog [09:34] TR News "Stephen Miller and Plans for Post-Decapitation" https://www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/05/stephen-miller-and-plans-for-post-decapitation/ [09:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.emptywheel.net | Stephen Miller and Plans for Post-Decapitation - emptywheel [09:35] TR News "The Real Donroe Doctrine - Paul Krugman" https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-real-donroe-doctrine [09:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-paulkrugman.substack.com | The Real Donroe Doctrine - Paul Krugman [09:35] TR News "Trump Is Making the Same Mistakes Bush Made in Iraq - Truthdig" https://www.truthdig.com/articles/trump-is-making-the-same-mistakes-bush-made-in-iraq/ [09:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.truthdig.com/articles/trump-is-making-the-same-mistakes-bush-made-in-iraq/ ) [09:35] TR News iophk: barking mike https://www.techdirt.com/2026/01/05/ny-orders-apps-to-lie-about-social-media-addiction-will-lose-in-court/ [09:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-NY Orders Apps To Lie About Social Media Addiction, Will Lose In Court | Techdirt [09:35] TR News "Trumps Fake Drug War: Pardons Honduran President Convicted Of 400 Tons, Illegally Invades & Arrests Venezuelas President Over Weaker Charges" https://www.techdirt.com/2026/01/05/trumps-fake-drug-war-pardons-honduran-president-convicted-of-400-tons-illegally-invades-arrests-venezuelas-president-over-weaker-charges/ [09:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Trumps Fake Drug War: Pardons Honduran President Convicted Of 400 Tons, Illegally Invades & Arrests Venezuelas President Over Weaker Charges | Techdirt [09:36] TR News dubbed to English: https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=de&tl=en&u=https://media.ccc.de/v/39c3-von-groschen-und-spurlos-gnu-taler-auch-auf-eurem-event ("Von Groschen und SpurLos - GNU Taler auch auf eurem Event! - media.ccc.de") [09:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-media-ccc-de.translate.goog | Von Groschen und SpurLos - GNU Taler auch auf eurem Event! - media.ccc.de [09:36] TR News Criticism of religion and the limits of freedom of expression | "Religionskritik och yttrandefrihetens grnser" https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=sv&tl=en&u=https://femtejuli.se/2026/01/05/religionskritik-och-yttrandefrihetens-granser/ [09:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-femtejuli-se.translate.goog | Religionskritik och yttrandefrihetens grnser [09:37] TR News Freedom of expression in Sweden is under threat | "Yttrandefriheten i Sverige hotas | Mauricio Rojas | SvD Ledare" https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=sv&tl=en&u=https://www.svd.se/a/16n3XM/den-svenska-yttrandefriheten-hotas [09:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www-svd-se.translate.goog | Yttrandefriheten i Sverige hotas | Mauricio Rojas | SvD Ledare [09:37] TR News Maduro https://thegrayzone.com/2026/01/05/indictment-maduro-cia-network-witness/ | Source: The Gray Zone [09:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-thegrayzone.com | Behind the DOJs politicized indictment of Maduro: a CIA-created network and coerced star witness - The Grayzone [09:37] TR News Eagles, Wolves, and Whales https://therevelator.org/2025-wildlife-mvps/ | Source: The Revelator [09:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-therevelator.org | Eagles, Wolves, and Whales: Announcing the 2025 Wildlife MVPs The Revelator [09:40] TR News Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 at CES with Arc B390, teases new "handheld gaming platform" | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/intel-launches-core-ultra-series-3-at-ces-with-arc-b390-teases-new-chips-for-gaming-handhelds/ Source: GamingOnLinux [09:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 at CES with Arc B390, teases new "handheld gaming platform" | GamingOnLinux [09:40] TR News The Legion Go with Bazzite is an excellent machine for gaming | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-legion-go-with-bazzite-is-an-excellent-machine-for-gaming/ Source: GamingOnLinux | Gemini address: gemini://gemi.dev/cgi-bin/waffle.cgi/view?https%3A//www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-legion-go-with-bazzite-is-an-excellent-machine-for-gaming/ [09:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-The Legion Go with Bazzite is an excellent machine for gaming | GamingOnLinux [09:43] TR News "Popular shadow library Anna's Archive has lost control over its main domain name. Annas-archive.org was suspended and put on serverHold status" https://torrentfreak.com/annas-archive-loses-org-domain-after-surprise-suspension/ | Source: Torrent Freak [09:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Anna's Archive Loses .Org Domain After Surprise Suspension * TorrentFreak [09:44] TR News "Japans new Smartphone act requires that Apple allow browser vendors to use their own engines in Japan." https://open-web-advocacy.org/blog/how_apples_key_tactic_could_prevent_japans_smartphone_act_from_improving_browser_competition/ | Source: Open Web Advocacy [09:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-open-web-advocacy.org | How Apples Key Tactic Could Prevent Japans Smartphone Act from Improving Browser Competition - Open Web Advocacy [09:45] TR News Check out the new Games For Everyone podcast and have a listen | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/check-out-the-new-games-for-everyone-podcast-and-have-a-listen/ Source: GamingOnLinux | Gemini address: gemini://gemi.dev/cgi-bin/waffle.cgi/view?https%3A//www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/check-out-the-new-games-for-everyone-podcast-and-have-a-listen/ [09:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Check out the new Games For Everyone podcast and have a listen | GamingOnLinux [09:45] TR News Start 2026 off right with the massive 77 map mod Quake Brutalist Jam III | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/start-2026-off-right-with-the-massive-77-map-quake-brutalist-jam-iii/ Source: GamingOnLinux [09:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Start 2026 off right with the massive 77 map mod Quake Brutalist Jam III | GamingOnLinux [09:45] TR News Based on Transport Tycoon Deluxe, OpenTTD gets some big new features in v15 | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/based-on-transport-tycoon-deluxe-openttd-gets-some-big-new-features-in-v15/ Source: GamingOnLinux [09:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Based on Transport Tycoon Deluxe, OpenTTD gets some big new features in v15 | GamingOnLinux [09:46] TR News Some releases to look forward to in 2026 | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/some-releases-to-look-forward-to-in-2026/ Source: GamingOnLinux | Gemini address: gemini://gemi.dev/cgi-bin/waffle.cgi/view?https%3A//www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/some-releases-to-look-forward-to-in-2026/ [09:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Some releases to look forward to in 2026 | GamingOnLinux [09:46] TR News The best Linux distributions for gaming in 2026 | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-best-linux-distributions-for-gaming-in-2026/ Source: GamingOnLinux | Gemini address: gemini://gemi.dev/cgi-bin/waffle.cgi/view?https%3A//www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-best-linux-distributions-for-gaming-in-2026/ [09:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-The best Linux distributions for gaming in 2026 | GamingOnLinux [09:49] TR News (NEW): Games: Bazzite, Other GNU/Linux Distros, and New Titles https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Games_Bazzite_Other_GNU_Linux_Distros_and_New_Titles.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Games_Bazzite_Other_GNU_Linux_Distros_and_New_Titles.gmi [09:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Games: Bazzite, Other GNU/Linux Distros, and New Titles ● Jan 06 [10:14] TR News (NEW): GStreamer 1.28 Release Candidate Now Available for Testing with Rust Goodies https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/GStreamer_1_28_Release_Candidate_Now_Available_for_Testing_with.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/GStreamer_1_28_Release_Candidate_Now_Available_for_Testing_with.gmi [10:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines GStreamer 1.28 Release Candidate Now Available for Testing with Rust Goodies ● Jan 06 [13:24] TR News "Gamifying the IPv4 address space seemed to reflect a very specific set of skills and interests" https://blog.apnic.net/2026/01/06/an-interview-with-the-creators-of-ipv4-games/ | Source: APNIC [13:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.apnic.net | An interview with the creators of ipv4.games | APNIC Blog [13:27] TR News "Fast forward to 2025. Apple releases macOS Tahoe. Main attraction? Adding unpleasant, distracting, illegible, messy, cluttered, confusing, frustrating icons" https://tonsky.me/blog/tahoe-icons/ | Source: Nikita Prokopov [13:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Its hard to justify Tahoe icons @ tonsky.me [13:27] TR News "So it often happens that I find some blog post. A fun one. A freaky one. A profound one. A critical (in the sense of Critical Science, not everyday criticism!)" https://aartaka.me/easy-fixes.html | Source: Artyom Bologov [13:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-aartaka.me | Easy (Horizontal Scrollbar) Fixes for Your Blog CSS [13:27] TR News "ACRs are Accessibility Conformance Reports, which are the output of a VPAT, or Voluntary Product Accessibility Template maintained by ITIC" https://adrianroselli.com/2026/01/how-i-evaluate-an-acr-vpat.html | Source: Adrian Roselli [13:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-adrianroselli.com | How I Evaluate an ACR (VPAT) Adrian Roselli [13:29] TR News "By now its pretty clear that right wing, billionaire, Trump ally Larry Ellison bought CBS to convert what was left of the news division into lazy agitprop" https://www.techdirt.com/2026/01/05/remaining-cbs-journalists-pen-letter-to-david-ellison-politely-asking-him-to-stop-destroying-whats-left-of-journalism/ | Source: Techdirt [13:29] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Remaining CBS Journalists Pen Letter To David Ellison Politely Asking Him To Stop Destroying Whats Left Of Journalism | Techdirt [13:29] TR News "Who does a journalist work for? You work for your editor, sure, and you work for your employer, but more importantly, you work for your readers." https://www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-public-good-not-patriotism | Source: Hamilton Nolan [13:29] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.hamiltonnolan.com | The Public Good, Not Patriotism - by Hamilton Nolan [13:30] TR News iophk: Note that in Microsoft view, "multiplatform" means different versions of Windoze, no other systems / platforms. gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Ahead_of_Mass_Layoffs_Microsoft_Tries_to_Rebrand_or_Redefine_XB.gmi [13:31] TR News almost a week into the new year [13:31] TR News "There are at least three things now called Microsoft 365 Copilot:" https://www.howtogeek.com/no-microsoft-office-didnt-just-get-renamed-to-microsoft-365-copilot/ ("No, Microsoft Office didn't just get renamed to Microsoft 365 Copilot") [13:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | No, Microsoft Office didn't just get renamed to Microsoft 365 Copilot [13:31] TR News "How [Microsoft] Github monopoly is destroying the open source ecosystem" https://ploum.net/2026-01-05-unteaching_github.html http://techrights.org/o/2019/11/11/delete-github/ [13:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ploum.net | How Github monopoly is destroying the open source ecosystem [13:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Microsoft's Abduction of the Voice of Its Opposition Highlights the Urgency of the Movement/Campaign to Delete GitHub [13:33] TR News Censorship https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/01/05/a-dark-chapter | Source: Meduza [13:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | A dark chapter In 2025, Russias book industry faced raids, bans, and self-censorship. The year ahead could be even worse. Meduza [13:33] TR News Misinformation https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/technology/nicolas-maduro-ai-images-deepfakes.html | Source: New York Times [13:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/technology/nicolas-maduro-ai-images-deepfakes.html ) [13:34] TR News "To be a billionaire is to be a solipsist to secretly believe that (most) other people don't really exist" https://pluralistic.net/2026/01/05/fisher-price-steering-wheel/#billionaire-solipsism | Source: CoryDoctorow [13:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pluralistic.net | Pluralistic: A world without people (05 Jan 2026) Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow [13:35] TR News "Wired is reporting on Chinese darknet markets on Telegram." https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/01/telegram-hosting-worlds-largest-darknet-market.html | Source: Bruce Schneier [13:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Telegram Hosting World's Largest Darknet Market - Schneier on Security [13:35] TR News "Nowbar spent 28 years at Microsoft, where he was most recently chief legal officer" https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/05/servicenow_hossein_nowbar_president_legal/ | Source: The Register UK [13:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | ServiceNow snags Microsoft vet to run legal amid M&A spree The Register [13:36] TR News "Mikolai Gtschow and signum gave a talk at the 39th Chaos Communication Congress (39C3) in Hamburg, Germany" https://www.taler.net/en/news/2026-01.html | Source: GNU Taler [13:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.taler.net | GNU Taler [13:36] TR News "Aside from the delay, this is nowhere near enough of the 155MW that the 100,000 H100 GPUs running on the site require." https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/u-s-electricity-grid-stretches-thin-as-data-centers-rush-to-turn-on-onsite-generators-meta-xai-and-other-tech-giants-race-to-solve-ais-insatiable-power-appetite | Source: Tom's Hardware [13:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | U.S. electricity grid stretches thin as data centers rush to turn on onsite generators Meta, xAI, and other tech giants race to solve AI's insatiable power appetite | Tom's Hardware [13:38] TR News "Corporate media must recognize they're being openly lied toand report accordingly." https://www.thehandbasket.co/p/trump-venezuela-power-grab-corporate-media-coverage | Source: Marisa Kabas [13:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.thehandbasket.co | Call Trump's power grab in Venezuela what it is [13:38] TR News "Since this corridor will pass through international waters, its imposition amounts to a pure exercise of power, violating international laws." https://kyivindependent.com/slavoj-zizek-welcome-to-the-age-of-corridors/ | Source: The Kyiv Independent [13:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-kyivindependent.com | Slavoj Zizek: Welcome to the age of corridors [13:39] TR News "One indicator of a politys health is whether a citizen can be punished merely for telling the truth about the law." https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/01/hegseth-mark-kelly-demotion-vengeance/685512/ | Source: The Atlantic [13:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theatlantic.com | Hegseths Appalling Vengeance Campaign - The Atlantic [13:39] TR News "send the message to every single retired servicemember that if they say something he or Donald Trump doesnt like, they will come after them the same way." https://kansasreflector.com/2026/01/05/repub/pentagon-will-try-to-penalize-arizona-sen-mark-kelly-for-illegal-orders-video/ | Source: Kansas Reflector [13:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://kansasreflector.com/2026/01/05/repub/pentagon-will-try-to-penalize-arizona-sen-mark-kelly-for-illegal-orders-video/ ) [13:40] TR News "Some of them seem to enjoy the limits on access to social media, according to sterlund." https://yle.fi/a/74-20202709 | Source: YLE [13:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-yle.fi | Finland's 13k new conscripts prepare for life without their phones | Yle News | Yle [13:43] TR News "Chinese mining firms in Zambia have started paying royalties and taxes in yuan, as the currency gains ground on the continent." https://www.semafor.com/article/01/05/2026/zambia-accepts-mining-taxes-in-yuan | Source: Semafor Inc [13:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Zambia accepts mining taxes in yuan | Semafor [13:43] TR News "to defend the Constitution, including the First Amendment rights of every American to speak out. I never expected that the President of the United States and the Secretary of Defense would attack me for doing exactly that." https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/pete-hegseth-senator-mark-kelly/ | Source: The Nation [13:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.thenation.com | Pete Hegseth Moves Against Senator Mark Kelly | The Nation [13:44] TR News "dependence on US big tech vendors, from Amazon, Google and Microsoft, through to Palantir" https://www.openrightsgroup.org/publications/digital-sovereignty-briefing-on-the-cybersecurity-bill/ | Source: OpenRightsGroup https://techrights.org/n/2023/11/23/Privatisation_Catastrophe_Starting_with_NHS_England_Microsoft_a.shtml [13:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.openrightsgroup.org | Digital Sovereignty Briefing on the Cybersecurity Bill | Open Rights Group [13:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Privatisation Catastrophe, Starting with NHS England: Microsoft and Partners Attack British People's Health and Steal Their Medical Records (While British Taxpayers Unwillingly Pay for This) [13:45] TR News "In the last five years, the world's richest trading bloc has introduced the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which regulates digital platforms" https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/05/eu_us_tech_regulation/ | Source: The Register UK [13:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | EU vows to stand firm as US steps up attacks on tech regs The Register [13:45] TR News "There's just one big problem with Elon Musk's latest generous humanitarian offer: Starlink isn't available in Venezuela." https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/05/starlink_free_service_venezuela/ | Source: The Register UK [13:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | Free Starlink in Venezuela? Read the fine print The Register [13:45] TR News "I Am Not Going To Back Down" https://www.thenextmove.org/p/mark-kelly-i-am-not-going-to-back | Source: The Next Move [13:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.thenextmove.org | Mark Kelly: 'I Am Not Going To Back Down' [13:46] TR News "love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control" https://robert.ocallahan.org/2026/01/trump.html | Source: Robert OCallahan [13:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-robert.ocallahan.org | Why Trump Is An Antichrist [13:46] TR News "If the United States decides to attack another NATO country, then everything would stop that includes NATO and therefore post-World War II security" https://www.dw.com/en/nato-could-end-if-us-takes-over-greenland-danish-pm/a-75401270 | Source: Deutsche Welle [13:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-NATO could end if US takes over Greenland Danish PM DW 01/06/2026 [13:47] TR News Surveillance https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/01/messages-craves-cloud-syncing-even-when-you-dont-want-it/ | Source: Six Colors [13:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-sixcolors.com | Messages craves cloud syncing, even when you dont want it Six Colors [13:47] TR News Windows TCO: "The technical complexity of the infection chain reveals a clear intent to evade detection and maintain long-term persistence." https://therecord.media/russian-hackers-europe-hospitality-blue-screen | Source: The Record [13:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-therecord.media | Russian hackers target European hospitality industry with blue screen of death malware | The Record from Recorded Future News [13:48] TR News Windows TCO: "has taken down the school IT system" https://therecord.media/cyberattack-british-high-school-closes | Source: The Record [13:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-therecord.media | Cyberattack forces British high school to close | The Record from Recorded Future News [13:48] TR News "Why is digital technology so often a cultist, hive-minded mass hysteria that knowingly disregards grave harms? The 'excuse' that "nobody knew about the harms" simply doesn't hold-up." https://cybershow.uk/blog/posts/malinfluence/ | Source: The Cyber Show [13:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-cybershow.uk | Always crashing in the same car: Bad technology as a preventable social harm. [13:51] TR News "The move follows outcry last week when Grok responded to a users prompt to remove clothing from an image of a 14-year-old actress, amid a surge of similar activity in which the tool was used to undress images of women and pose them in bikinis." https://therecord.media/eu-grok-regulation-deepfake | Source: The Record [13:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-therecord.media | EU looking very seriously at taking action against X over Grok | The Record from Recorded Future News [13:51] TR News "So what caused this shift in the [Internet]? And was the change inevitable? Read tells us on the latest episode of Explain It to Me. Below is an excerpt of our conversation, edited for length and clarity." https://www.vox.com/explain-it-to-me/473852/is-the-internet-worse-now-millennials | Source: Vox [13:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Is the internet getting worse? | Vox [13:55] TR News "How AI affects research writing follows a trend not unlike other AI applications." https://blog.computationalcomplexity.org/2026/01/ai-and-research-papers.html | Source: Computational Complexity [13:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.computationalcomplexity.org | Computational Complexity: AI and Research Papers [13:55] TR News "We are experiencing world events like the kidnapping of Maduro through the lens of the most depraved AI you can imagine." https://www.404media.co/groks-ai-csam-shitshow/ | Source: 404 Media [13:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.404media.co | Grok's AI CSAM Shitshow [13:56] TR News IBM. "You can always expect RA's any month , week. Big ra's usually hit the news but all during the year smaller ra's are done unnoticed. And with contractors either they cut hours or just let them go with no notice since they aren't IBM employees. RA is in the executive bible." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kdmwe55y [13:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kdmwe55y ) [13:57] TR News "Elon Musk's AI tool Grok faced growing international backlash Monday for generating sexualized deepfakes of women and minors, with the European Union joining the condemnation and Britain warning of an investigation." https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/elon-musks-grok-faces-global-backlash-over-sexualised-images-10368878#publisher=newsstand | Source: NDTV [13:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/elon-musks-grok-faces-global-backlash-over-sexualised-images-10368878#publisher=newsstand ) [13:57] TR News "Its worth noting that these apologies and avowals of fixing the issue are almost certainly complete hokum from Grok." https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/elon-comment-grok-children | Source: Futurism [13:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Elon Musk After His Grok AI Did Disgusting Things to Literal Children: "Way Funnier" [13:59] TR News What next? MElon makes Grok/Twitter produce monkey images for people, esp. blacks? (He's a known racist from Apartheid SA) ● Jan 06 [14:00] TR News On IBM: "Rearranging the chairs on the Titanic." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1ke7exa4g [14:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1ke7exa4g ) [14:00] TR News "Started 4-1-93 when the G Man Gerstner came in and quickly burned the 3 IBM Basic Beliefs that made IBM the best for decades. Since then it has been 4 decades of fear and intimidation with every IBMer going to bed every night putting their heads on their pillows wondering if my RA number comes up in the AM." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1ke7exa4g [14:01] TR News "Theres a reply by @1xq+1kcmx0g24 on an older thread (Employee evaluation): https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kcmx0g24 Probably the most coherent explanation Ive seen of our infinite reorg loop. Says out loud what everyones been thinking, but apparently leadership keeps missing." https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1ke7exa4g [14:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kcmx0g24 ) [14:01] TR News "While this particular move, and others like it, are being publicly lauded and celebrated, a more impartial assessment would treat them as cautionary signals rather than successes. The repeated reshuffling of the same group of leaders does not reflect organizational health; it suggests unresolved structural issues. In a stable and well-functioning environment, such levels of internal rotation would be unnecessary." [14:02] TR News And Techrights was right. Microsoft (MSFT) Eyes Major January Layoffs as AI Costs Rise https://www.tipranks.com/news/microsoft-msft-eyes-major-january-layoffs-as-ai-costs-rise [14:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.tipranks.com/news/microsoft-msft-eyes-major-january-layoffs-as-ai-costs-rise ) [14:03] TR News But of course! What else? Microsoft cannot grow when the debt is surging so fast. [14:07] TR News "Anyway, I'm sure you can guess the most obvious problem with Windows 11 in 2025: [...]" https://manualdousuario.net/en/2025-disastrous-year-windows-11/ | Source: Rodrigo Ghedin [14:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-manualdousuario.net | 2025 has been a disaster for Windows 11 Manual do Usurio [14:08] TR News "Some days I imagined the time when I could actually buy software." https://afranca.com.br/the-saas-takeover/ | Source: Andre Franca [14:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-afranca.com.br | The SaaS Takeover [14:08] TR News (NEW): StarBook Horizon Linux Laptop Now on Sale with 32GB RAM, Wi-Fi 6E, and Coreboot https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/StarBook_Horizon_Linux_Laptop_Now_on_Sale_with_32GB_RAM_Wi_Fi_6.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/StarBook_Horizon_Linux_Laptop_Now_on_Sale_with_32GB_RAM_Wi_Fi_6.gmi [14:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines StarBook Horizon Linux Laptop Now on Sale with 32GB RAM, Wi-Fi 6E, and Coreboot [14:08] TR News "Trying to control cloud spending after you get the bill never works. The solution is shifting optimization left into design and deployment." https://thenewstack.io/why-cloud-optimization-is-an-engineering-problem/ | Source: The New Stack [14:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-thenewstack.io | Why Cloud Optimization Is an Engineering Problem - The New Stack [14:09] TR News "About sixty percent of American adults have turned to AI like ChatGPT for health or healthcare in the past three months." https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/05/chatgpt_playing_doctor_openai/ | Source: The Register UK [14:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | OpenAI sees big opportunity in US health queries The Register [14:15] TR News "Today, because of the wonderful RAM shortages1, the Mini PC is the same price as a fully kitted-out Raspberry Pi 5." https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/raspberry-pi-cheaper-than-mini-pc/ | Source: Jeff Geerling [14:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jeffgeerling.com | Raspberry Pi is cheaper than a Mini PC again (that's not good) - Jeff Geerling [14:16] TR News "Imagery is thin on the ground, but I can only assume that the item of jewelry either opens up like a locket or you simply slot the SD card inside." https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/memory-cards/you-can-buy-a-necklace-that-holds-an-sd-card-genius-idea-or-total-gimmick | Source: Digital Camera World [14:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.digitalcameraworld.com | You can buy a necklace that holds an SD card: Genius idea or total gimmick? | Digital Camera World [14:16] TR News "The XPS 14 and 16 are launching in select configurations on January 6th, with entry-level and higher-end configs coming in February" https://www.theverge.com/news/851047/dell-xps-14-16-13-laptops-brand-return-ces-2026 | Source: The Verge [14:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theverge.com | Dell is eating humble pie and bringing back the XPS brand | The Verge [14:18] TR News "As a brief bit of background, Im going to be referring to my current job quite a bit, but how Im doing so is probably going to be a bit confusing because its been a very unusual journey" https://hazelweakly.me/blog/observations-of-leadership-part-one/ | Source: Hazel Weakly [14:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hazelweakly.me | Observations of Leadership (Part One) | Hazel Weakly [14:18] TR News "Hey again! Welcome back to part two of me reflecting on the past few quarters and writing down my answers to John Cutler and Tom Kerwins questions on how leaders navigate uncertainty and ambiguity." https://hazelweakly.me/blog/observations-of-leadership-part-two/ | Source: Hazel Weakly [14:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hazelweakly.me | Observations of Leadership (Part Two) | Hazel Weakly [14:19] TR News "Why? Well, for the obvious, but also, because, at the time, the military were desperately recruiting as many young women as they could into the services." https://alexwolfe.ca/my-mother-the-runaway/ | Source: Alexandra Wolfe [14:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-alexwolfe.ca | My Mother the Runaway Alex Wolfe [14:21] TR News "Many of the most talented, thoughtful and experienced people in the industry are feeling worried, confused, and ungrounded in a field that no longer looks familiar." https://www.anildash.com/2026/01/05/a-tech-career-in-2026/ | Source: Anil Dash [14:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.anildash.com | How the hell are you supposed to have a career in tech in 2026? - Anil Dash [14:21] TR News "This took me a long time to understand, in part because the people giving me that advice were not wrong about their experience." https://unmitigatedrisk.com/?p=1119 | Source: Unmitigated Risk [14:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-unmitigatedrisk.com | Intuition Comes Last | UNMITIGATED RISK [14:24] TR News [Old] "This post introduces the basics of the worst-case optimal Generic Join algorithm." https://remy.wang/blog/wcoj.html | Source: Remy Wang [14:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-remy.wang | wcoj [14:25] TR News "But as I said then, the people who care about coercing finite automata into doing useful things at scale are My People (there are dozens of us)" https://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/2026/01/01/Quamina-2026 | Source: Tim Bray [14:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tbray.org | ongoing by Tim Bray Regexp Lessons [14:25] TR News "While doing some research about Luhmanns numbering systems antecedents" https://boffosocko.com/2026/01/02/niklas-luhmanns-zettelkasten-method-one-pager-1968/ | Source: Chris Aldrich [14:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-boffosocko.com | Niklas Luhmanns Zettelkasten Method One Pager (1968) | Chris Aldrich [14:25] TR News "Writing something down forces you to fully understand it. When the idea is on paper, you can see all the missing assumptions and leaps in logic." https://maurycyz.com/misc/starting_a_blog/ | Source: Maury [14:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-maurycyz.com | You should start a blog: (Maurycy's blog) [14:25] TR News "I have walked the circles of JavaScript dependency hell." https://nesbitt.io/2026/01/05/the-nine-levels-of-javascript-dependency-hell.html | Source: Andrew Nesbitt [14:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-nesbitt.io | The Nine Levels of JavaScript Dependency Hell | Andrew Nesbitt [14:26] TR News "My book has about 65 short chapters. Each chapter has a quote at the beginning. I thought it would be fun to gather all of these together in a blog post, so here they are." https://www.manton.org/2026/01/05/indie-microblogging-epigraphs.html | Source: Manton Reece [14:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.manton.org | Manton Reece - Indie Microblogging epigraphs [14:30] TR News "So it was a few days ago I finally got around to deleting my old registrar email address." https://boston.conman.org/2026/01/05.1 | Source: Sean Conner [14:30] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-boston.conman.org | A small update on my spam situation - The Boston Diaries - Captain Napalm [14:30] TR News "Pederson was a fixture in the field of science fiction filmmaking, particularly thanks to his involvement on Stanley Kubricks 2001: A Space Odyssey in 1968." https://variety.com/2026/film/news/con-pederson-dead-2001-a-space-odyssey-1236624108/ | Source: Variety [14:30] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-variety.com | Con Pederson Dead:'2001: A Space Odyssey' Effects Supervisor Was 91 [14:30] TR News "Waiting for that perfect blog platform before you publish your thoughts to the world? Unsure whether you even should publish articles? This article is for you." https://marijkeluttekes.dev/blog/articles/2026/01/05/create-that-blog/ | Source: Marijke Luttekes [14:30] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-marijkeluttekes.dev | Create that blog / Marijke Luttekes [14:38] TR News "Akvorado collects sFlow and IPFIX flows over UDP." https://vincent.bernat.ch/en/blog/2026-reuseport-ebpf-go | Source: Vincent Bernat [14:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-vincent.bernat.ch | Using eBPF to load-balance traffic across UDP sockets with Go [14:38] TR News Techrights Links 06/01/2026: More Reports Point to Mass Layoffs at Microsoft (Later This Month), Greenland/Denmark Cautions the Dictator Who Illegally Invaded Venezuela https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Links_06_01_2026_More_Reports_Point_to_Mass_Layoffs_at_Microsof.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Links_06_01_2026_More_Reports_Point_to_Mass_Layoffs_at_Microsof.gmi [14:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Links 06/01/2026: More Reports Point to Mass Layoffs at Microsoft (Later This Month), Greenland/Denmark Cautions the Dictator Who Illegally Invaded Venezuela [14:41] TR News "Go 1.26 is coming out in February, so it's a good time to explore what's new." https://antonz.org/go-1-26/ | Source: Anton Zhiyanov [14:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-antonz.org | Go 1.26 interactive tour [14:41] TR News "I need everyone to stop looking at go.sum, especially to analyze dependency graphs. It is not a lockfile, and it has zero semantic effects on version resolution. There is truly no use case for ever parsing it outside of cmd/go." https://words.filippo.io/gosum/ | Source: Filippo Valsorda [14:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-words.filippo.io | go.sum Is Not a Lockfile [14:42] TR News "I was making some radar image formation visualizations using Python and thought that it would be nice if it was instead written in Javascript and ran on my browser." https://hforsten.com/online-radar-image-formation-simulator.html | Source: Henrik Forstn [14:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hforsten.com | Online radar image formation simulator - Henrik's Blog [14:42] TR News "There are numbers every Python programmer should know." https://mkennedy.codes/posts/python-numbers-every-programmer-should-know/ | [14:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-mkennedy.codes | Python Numbers Every Programmer Should Know Michael Kennedy's Thoughts on Technology [14:43] TR News "SciML has 200+ packages with stricter standards than most of the Julia ecosystem." https://sciml.ai/news/2026/01/04/SciMLHealthBots/index.html | Source: SciML [14:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-sciml.ai | Introducing SciML Health Bots: Lowering Barriers While Raising Standards [14:43] TR News "Git has strong conventions for colors, pagers, environment variables, and configuration that users expect without thinking about them." https://nesbitt.io/2026/01/04/making-git-pkgs-feel-like-git.html | Source: Andrew Nesbitt [14:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-nesbitt.io | Making git-pkgs feel like Git | Andrew Nesbitt [14:44] TR News "In a mindset of accelerating development, we can therefore take a look at individual nodes (writing code, debugging, or reviewing code) for elements to speed up, or at overall workflows by influencing the cycles themselves." https://ferd.ca/software-acceleration-and-desynchronization.html | Source: Fred Herbert [14:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ferd.ca | Software Acceleration and Desynchronization [14:45] TR News "Sixteen new GNU releases in the last month (as of December 31, 2025): [...]" https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/2026-december-gnu-spotlight | Source: FSF [14:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.fsf.org | December GNU Spotlight with Amin Bandali featuring sixteen new GNU releases: GnuPG, a2ps, and more! Free Software Foundation Working together for free software [14:47] TR News Phosh 0.52 GNOME-Based Mobile Shell Brings QR Codes for Wi-Fi Hotspots https://linuxiac.com/phosh-0-52-brings-qr-codes-for-wi-fi-hotspots/ [14:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linuxiac.com | Phosh 0.52 GNOME-Based Mobile Shell Brings QR Codes for Wi-Fi Hotspots [14:48] TR News Disable Lock Screen Media Controls in GNOME 49 (Ubuntu 25.10, Fedora 43) https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2026/01/disable-lock-screen-media-controls-gnome-49/ [14:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ubuntuhandbook.org | Disable Lock Screen Media Controls in GNOME 49 (Ubuntu 25.10, Fedora 43) | UbuntuHandbook [14:49] TR News "Some projects keep surprising me with their solutions, and this is one of those cases. A proposal under review by developers from GNOME and Mozilla could change how middle-mouse-button paste behaves on Linux and other Unix-like systems." https://linuxiac.com/gnome-and-mozilla-discuss-proposal-to-disable-middle-mouse-paste-on-linux/ | Source: Linuxiac [14:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linuxiac.com | GNOME and Mozilla Discuss Proposal to Disable Middle Mouse Paste on Linux [14:49] TR News "The discussions, visible in Mozillas Phabricator revision D277804 and a linked GNOME gsettings-desktop-schemas merge request, focus on disabling the traditional primary selection paste by default." https://linuxiac.com/gnome-and-mozilla-discuss-proposal-to-disable-middle-mouse-paste-on-linux/ | Source: Linuxiac [14:50] TR News Removing functionality is NOT improving things. It is NOT. You make it harder for people to do the SAME thing they did before (easily). [14:51] TR News Previously, Firefox removed a traditional menu for a bloody hamburger [14:51] TR News Then, it demanded you hold down the button to keep the menu active [14:51] TR News It is REGRESSIVE and NOT consistent with OTHER UIs. It's brain damage from stupid Mozilla infiltrators. [14:53] TR News Like "modern" "smart" TVs that have popups, lag, out-of-sync streams, and interfaces that have just one button that takes longer to learn and use than 1980s remote controls [14:54] TR News Open Source in 2026 Faces a Defining Moment https://www.linuxinsider.com/story/open-source-in-2026-faces-a-defining-moment-177630.html [14:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.linuxinsider.com/story/open-source-in-2026-faces-a-defining-moment-177630.html ) [14:55] TR News Parch Persian Arch https://www.linuxlinks.com/parch-persian-arch/ [14:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Parch - Persian Arch - LinuxLinks [14:56] TR News PLINK whole genome association analysis toolset https://www.linuxlinks.com/plink-whole-genome-association-analysis-toolset/ [14:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-PLINK - whole genome association analysis toolset - LinuxLinks [14:57] TR News eilmeldung TUI RSS reader https://www.linuxlinks.com/eilmeldung-tui-rss-reader/ [14:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-eilmeldung - TUI RSS reader - LinuxLinks [14:57] TR News Amiberry optimized Amiga emulator https://www.linuxlinks.com/amiberry-optimized-amiga-emulator/ [14:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Amiberry - optimized Amiga emulator - LinuxLinks [14:57] TR News Packet terminal multiplexer and broadcast system https://www.linuxlinks.com/packet-terminal-multiplexer-broadcast-system/ [14:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Packet - terminal multiplexer and broadcast system - LinuxLinks [14:57] TR News RazTodo CLI task manager https://www.linuxlinks.com/raztodo-cli-task-manager/ [14:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-RazTodo - CLI task manager - LinuxLinks [14:58] TR News oyo step-through diff viewer https://www.linuxlinks.com/oyo-step-through-diff-viewer/ [14:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-oyo - step-through diff viewer - LinuxLinks [14:58] TR News 4 Best Free and Open Source eBook Web Apps https://www.linuxlinks.com/best-free-open-source-ebook-web-apps/ [14:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-4 Best Free and Open Source eBook Web Apps - LinuxLinks [14:58] TR News InfoDash displays RSS feeds, weather and stock information https://www.linuxlinks.com/infodash-displays-rss-feeds-weather-stock-information/ [14:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-InfoDash - displays RSS feeds, weather and stock information - LinuxLinks [14:59] TR News idntag identify and tag audio files https://www.linuxlinks.com/idntag-identify-tag-audio-files/ [14:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idntag - identify and tag audio files - LinuxLinks ● Jan 06 [15:00] TR News Former Abusive Monopolist Microsoft dev's AnduinOS project opens upgrade path to version 1.4.2 https://www.neowin.net/news/former-microsoft-devs-anduinos-project-opens-upgrade-path-to-version-142/ [15:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.neowin.net/news/former-microsoft-devs-anduinos-project-opens-upgrade-path-to-version-142/ ) [15:01] TR News Six Practical Ways to Use lspci When Troubleshooting GNU/Linux Hardware https://www.ghacks.net/2026/01/05/six-practical-ways-to-use-lspci-when-troubleshooting-linux-hardware/ [15:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.ghacks.net | Six Practical Ways to Use lspci When Troubleshooting Linux Hardware - gHacks Tech News [15:01] TR News Remi Collet: PHP version 8.3.30RC1, 8.4.17RC1 and 8.5.2RC1 https://blog.remirepo.net/post/2026/01/02/PHP-version-8.4.17RC1-and-8.5.2RC1 [15:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.remirepo.net | PHP version 8.3.30RC1, 8.4.17RC1 and 8.5.2RC1 - Remi's RPM repository - Blog [15:02] TR News CodeWeavers CrossOver 25.1.1 review https://www.wine-reviews.net/2026/01/codeweavers-crossover-2511-review.html [15:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.wine-reviews.net | Wine Reviews : CodeWeavers CrossOver 25.1.1 review [15:04] TR News Isoken Ibizugbe: Thinking About My Audience https://isokenibizugbe.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/thinking-about-my-audience/ [15:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-isokenibizugbe.wordpress.com | Thinking About My Audience Isokens Outreachy Journey [15:04] TR News Russell Coker: Phone Charging Speeds With Debian/Trixie https://etbe.coker.com.au/2026/01/05/phone-charging-speeds/ [15:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-etbe.coker.com.au | Phone Charging Speeds With Debian/Trixie etbe - Russell Coker [15:05] TR News First Good News of 2026!COCOS 4 Game Engine Goes Open Source https://itsfoss.com/news/cocos-4-game-engine/ [15:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-itsfoss.com | First Good News of 2026! COCOS 4 Game Engine Goes Open Source [15:06] TR News "Let's then start to get the answer: [...]" https://binaryigor.com/mysql-vs-postgresql-performance.html | Source: Igor Roztropiski [15:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-binaryigor.com | MySQL vs PostgreSQL Performance: throughput & latency, reads & writes [15:07] TR News [Old] "So why shouldnt you compare to DuckDB? Because scientific progress is not a straight line." https://remy.wang/blog/duckdb.html | Source: Remy Wang [15:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-remy.wang | duckdb [15:08] TR News "Ive also been helping Vivaldi take the fight to Microsoft as a member of the Browser Choice Alliance, and were certainly seeing some success, at least in the European Union." https://brucelawson.co.uk/2026/2026-out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new/ | Source: Bruce Lawson [15:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-HTTP/2 stream 1 was not closed cleanly: PROTOCOL_ERROR (err 1) ( status 0 @ https://brucelawson.co.uk/2026/2026-out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new/ ) [15:08] TR News "With that in mind, my goal is not to build something that grows: my goal is to build something that I can use and that others can use, too, should they be interested." https://jamesg.blog/2026/01/05/why-artemis-is-invite-only | Source: James G [15:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-jamesg.blog | Why Artemis is invite-only | James' Coffee Blog [15:09] TR News "This had me thinking about how to communicate what the time required to maintain the software means in more depth." https://jamesg.blog/2026/01/05/software-maintenance | Source: James G [15:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-jamesg.blog | Software maintenance | James' Coffee Blog [15:10] TR News "It tells me that theres loads of you fine people reading the content on this site, which is very heart-warming." https://kevquirk.com/blog/how-you-read-my-content-the-answers/ | Source: Kev Quirk [15:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-kevquirk.com | How You Read My Content (The Answers) | Kev Quirk [15:11] TR News "The switch to Discourse means conversations will be preserved and they will be able to benefit people for years to come." https://netnewswire.blog/2025/12/29/moving-from-slack-to-discourse.html | [15:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-netnewswire.blog | NetNewsWire - Moving from Slack to Discourse [15:11] TR News "Artemis, the calm web reader I maintain, has an Authors page that lists all of the websites to which you are subscribed." https://jamesg.blog/2026/01/05/a-z-navigation-web-component | Source: James G [15:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-jamesg.blog | Designing an A-Z navigation web component | James' Coffee Blog [15:12] TR News "Youll need ID to confirm you are who you say you are, after which you will get a QR code to scan on your phone to activate the eSIM" https://www.techzim.co.zw/2026/01/esim-in-zimbabwe/ | Source: Zimbabwe [15:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.techzim.co.zw/2026/01/esim-in-zimbabwe/ ) [15:13] TR News "Normally, when weighing filament, people use a separate scale and a calculator" https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/rp2040-powered-3d-printer-filament-scale/ | Source: Raspberry Pi [15:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/rp2040-powered-3d-printer-filament-scale/ ) [15:14] TR News "VailuxOS, a German desktop Linux distribution with a customised KDE Plasma desktop, has been upgraded to version 1.6." https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=12694 | Source: Distro Watch [15:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/?newsid=12694 ) [15:15] TR News "I finally fixed the problem thanks to this post on the FreeBSD forums: all you have to do is set LANG and it will work: [...]" https://www.ncartron.org/vdirsyncer-and-crontab-on-freebsd.html | Source: Nico Cartron [15:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.ncartron.org | vdirsyncer and crontab on FreeBSD [15:15] TR News "a whole new set of UI" https://taoofmac.com/space/com/next | Source: Rui Carmo [15:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-taoofmac.com | NeXT - Tao of Mac [15:16] TR News "I made substantial changes in the KDE Developer Platform documentation over the years" https://rabbitictranslator.com/kde-onboarding/ | [15:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-KDE onboarding is good now :: rabbiticTranslator [15:17] TR News "The first stable release of System76s COSMIC desktop is now available, making its debut in Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS." https://linuxiac.com/how-to-install-cosmic-desktop-on-ubuntu-24-04-lts/ | Source: Linuxiac [15:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linuxiac.com | How to Install COSMIC Desktop on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS [15:18] TR News an [15:18] TR News "Baybayin is an ancient writing system in which a consonant-vowel syllable is written as one letter it is an abugida." https://leanrada.com/notes/baybayin_abugida_keyboard_qmk/ | Source: Lean Rada [15:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-leanrada.com | Implementing a Baybayin abugida input method on keyboard hardware [15:19] TR News "This is GNU Emacs' notation for 'Super', one of the theoretical extra key modifiers that you can have on keyboards." https://utcc.utoronto.ca/~cks/space/blog/programming/EmacsSuperNotes | Source: University of Toronto [15:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-utcc.utoronto.ca | You're using a too-old browser [15:19] TR News [Old] "With its implementation of IPv6 routing tables using radix trees" https://vincent.bernat.ch/en/blog/2017-ipv6-route-lookup-linux | Source: Vincent Bernat [15:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-vincent.bernat.ch | IPv6 route lookup on Linux [15:20] TR News How To Install Pyenv on Fedora 43 https://idroot.us/install-pyenv-fedora-43/ [15:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idroot.us | How To Install Pyenv on Fedora 43 - idroot [15:20] TR News How To Install Jellyfin on Fedora 43 https://idroot.us/install-jellyfin-fedora-43/ [15:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idroot.us | How To Install Jellyfin on Fedora 43 - idroot [15:21] TR News How To Install Rocket.Chat on AlmaLinux 10 https://idroot.us/install-rocket-chat-almalinux-10/ [15:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idroot.us | How To Install Rocket.Chat on AlmaLinux 10 - idroot [15:22] TR News How To Install Apache ActiveMQ on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS https://idroot.us/install-apache-activemq-ubuntu-24-04/ [15:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idroot.us | How To Install Apache ActiveMQ on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS - idroot [15:23] TR News How To Install WireGuard on Fedora 43 https://idroot.us/install-wireguard-fedora-43/ [15:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idroot.us | How To Install WireGuard on Fedora 43 - idroot [15:23] TR News How to Install Needrestart on Fedora https://linuxcapable.com/how-to-install-needrestart-on-fedora-linux/ [15:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-How to Install Needrestart on Fedora - LinuxCapable [15:24] TR News How to Install Surveillance Giant Google Antigravity on Fedora https://linuxcapable.com/how-to-install-google-antigravity-on-fedora-linux/ [15:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-How to Install Google Antigravity on Fedora - LinuxCapable [15:24] TR News How to Enable SSH on Ubuntu 26.04 https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-enable-ssh-on-ubuntu-26-04 [15:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-enable-ssh-on-ubuntu-26-04 ) [15:24] TR News How to Disable IPv6 on Ubuntu 26.04 https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-disable-ipv6-on-ubuntu-26-04 [15:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-disable-ipv6-on-ubuntu-26-04 ) [15:26] TR News Sebastian Wick: Improving the Flatpak Graphics Drivers Situation https://blog.sebastianwick.net/posts/flatpak-graphics-drivers/ [15:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.sebastianwick.net | Improving the Flatpak Graphics Drivers Situation - swick's blog [15:26] TR News What I watched, Week 1 2026 https://rubenerd.com/what-i-watched-week-1-2026/ [15:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Rubenerd: What I watched, Week 1 2026 [15:28] TR News Aqemu orange-ball supposed to run as root https://bkhome.org/news/202601/aqemu-orange-ball-supposed-to-run-as-root.html [15:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bkhome.org | Aqemu orange-ball supposed to run as root [15:28] TR News Vincent Bernat: Using eBPF to load-balance traffic across UDP sockets with Go https://vincent.bernat.ch/en/blog/2026-reuseport-ebpf-go [15:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-vincent.bernat.ch | Using eBPF to load-balance traffic across UDP sockets with Go [15:30] TR News NVIDIA GeForce NOW Gains Native GNU/Linux Support https://linuxiac.com/nvidia-geforce-now-gains-native-linux-support/ [15:30] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linuxiac.com | NVIDIA GeForce NOW Gains Native Linux Support [15:30] TR News Security updates for Monday https://lwn.net/Articles/1052795/ [15:30] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Security updates for Monday [LWN.net] [15:33] TR News 5 GNU/Linux Resolutions to Level Up Your Skills in 2026 https://itsfoss.com/news/linux-resolutions-2026/ [15:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-itsfoss.com | 5 Linux Resolutions to Level Up Your Skills in 2026 [15:34] TR News Hellen Chemtai: Starting out on Open source: Try the OpenQA Debian Image Testing Project https://hellenchemtai.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/starting-out-on-open-source-try-the-openqa-debian-image-testing-project/ [15:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hellenchemtai.wordpress.com | Starting out on Open source: Try the OpenQA Debian Image Testing Project hellenchemtai [15:41] TR News The Rust Programming Language Blog: Project goals update December 2025 https://blog.rust-lang.org/2026/01/05/project-goals-2025-december-update/ [15:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.rust-lang.org | Project goals update December 2025 | Rust Blog [15:44] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@36imbvshpgubk.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [15:45] TR News pgtwin as OCF Agent https://azouhr.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/pgtwin-as-ocf-agent/ [15:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-azouhr.wordpress.com | pgtwin as OCF Agent | azouhr [15:46] TR News TTABlog Quarterly Index: October - December 2025 http://thettablog.blogspot.com/2026/01/ttablog-quarterly-index-october.html [15:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-thettablog.blogspot.com | The TTABlog: TTABlog Quarterly Index: October - December 2025 [15:46] TR News USPTO Forms Working Group to Bolster SEP Owner Rights [sic] https://consortiuminfo.org/intellectual-propery/intellectual-property-rights/uspto-forms-working-group-to-bolster-sep-owner-rights/ [15:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-USPTO Forms Working Group to Bolster SEP Owner Rights | ConsortiumInfo.org [15:51] TR News "I recently purchased a XFX AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Swift 16GB upgrading from an old NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super card with 6GB." https://jasontucker.blog/optimizing-bios-settings-for-my-new-amd-rx-9070-xt-gpu-upgrade/ | Source: Jason Tucker [15:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-jasontucker.blog | Optimizing BIOS Settings for My New AMD RX 9070 XT GPU Upgrade [15:51] TR News "After years of making do with aging hardware, I finally took the plunge and upgraded to an AMD RX 9070 XT." https://jasontucker.blog/seeing-games-as-they-were-meant-to-be-seen-my-graphics-card-upgrade-journey/ | Source: Jason Tucker [15:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-jasontucker.blog | Seeing Games as They Were Meant to Be Seen: My Graphics Card Upgrade Journey [15:53] TR News "Today, we are excited to introduce the latest updates to the Red Hat Partner Program." https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/accelerating-success-red-hat-partner-program | Source: Red Hat Official [15:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.redhat.com | Accelerating success with the Red Hat Partner Program [15:53] TR News "As a PMM, I spend a lot of time at the intersection of technology and the way we communicate it." https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/ai-resolution-will-still-matter-2030 | Source: Red Hat Official [15:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.redhat.com | The AI resolution that will still matter in 2030 [15:53] TR News AI nonsense to lift up IBM's stock based on a lie [15:56] TR News Maduro Pleads Not Guilty https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/briefing/maduro-pleads-not-guilty.html [15:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/briefing/maduro-pleads-not-guilty.html ) [15:56] TR News For Many Jan. 6 Rioters, a Pardon From Convicted Felon Wasnt Enough https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/us/politics/trump-jan-6-pardons-rioters.html [15:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/us/politics/trump-jan-6-pardons-rioters.html ) [15:57] TR News Appeals Court Upholds Prohibition on Convicted Felons Medical Research Cuts https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/us/politics/trump-nih-grant-cuts-court.html [15:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/us/politics/trump-nih-grant-cuts-court.html ) [15:57] TR News RFK Jr. Scales Back the Number of Vaccines Recommended for Children https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/health/children-vaccines-cdc-kennedy.html [15:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/health/children-vaccines-cdc-kennedy.html ) [15:58] TR News Doing drugs, says kids get too many drugs... (RFK) [15:58] TR News US scraps universal child vaccine guidance, drawing expert concern https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260106-us-scraps-universal-child-vaccine-guidance [15:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260106-us-scraps-universal-child-vaccine-guidance ) [15:58] TR News MAHA: make america homeopathic again [15:59] TR News Because medicine is poison... or something something bad [15:59] TR News Michigan sits on $35M fund to improve nursing homes. Its largely unused https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/michigan-has-35m-fund-to-improve-nursing-homes-not-worth-applying-some-say/ [15:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bridgemi.com | Michigan sits on $35M fund to improve nursing homes. Its largely unused - Bridge Michigan ● Jan 06 [16:00] TR News Choosing a nursing home can be tough; these tips can help https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/choosing-a-nursing-home-can-be-tough-these-tips-can-help/ [16:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bridgemi.com | Choosing a nursing home can be tough; these tips can help - Bridge Michigan [16:00] TR News Abuse, neglect common in Michigan nursing homes and no one is coming to help https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/abuse-neglect-common-in-michigan-nursing-homes-and-no-one-is-coming-to-help/ [16:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bridgemi.com | Abuse, neglect common in Michigan nursing homes and no one is coming to help - Bridge Michigan [16:00] TR News Michigan doctors criticize changes to US childhood vaccination schedule https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/michigan-doctors-criticize-changes-to-us-childhood-vaccination-schedule/ [16:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bridgemi.com | Michigan doctors criticize changes to US childhood vaccination schedule - Bridge Michigan [16:01] TR News Give me your poor, your hungry... I will kill them young -USA [16:03] TR News Analysis of PPPP encryption https://palant.info/2026/01/05/analysis-of-pppp-encryption/ [16:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-palant.info | Analysis of PPPP encryption | Almost Secure [16:07] TR News Kubernetes v1.35: Extended Toleration Operators to Support Numeric Comparisons (Alpha) https://kubernetes.io/blog/2026/01/05/kubernetes-v1-35-numeric-toleration-operators/ [16:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-kubernetes.io | Kubernetes v1.35: Extended Toleration Operators to Support Numeric Comparisons (Alpha) | Kubernetes [16:08] TR News Rakudo Weekly 2026.01 Year::Happy.new https://rakudoweekly.blog/2026/01/05/2026-01-yearhappy-new/ [16:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-rakudoweekly.blog | 2026.01 Year::Happy.new Rakudo Weekly News [16:13] TR News Openterface KVM-GO An ultra-compact KVM-over-USB solution with HDMI, DP, or VGA video input https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/01/05/openterface-kvm-go-an-ultra-compact-kvm-over-usb-solution-with-hdmi-dp-or-vga-video-input/ [16:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.cnx-software.com | Openterface KVM-GO - An ultra-compact KVM-over-USB solution with HDMI, DP, or VGA video input - CNX Software [16:14] TR News ESP32-DIV V1 handheld pentesting tool supports Wi-Fi Attacks, BLE spoofing, 2.4GHz scanning, and Sub-GHz jamming https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/01/06/esp32-div-v1-handheld-pentesting-tool-supports-wi-fi-attacks-ble-spoofing-2-4ghz-scanning-and-sub-ghz-jamming/ [16:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.cnx-software.com | ESP32-DIV V1 handheld pentesting tool supports Wi-Fi Attacks, BLE spoofing, 2.4GHz scanning, and Sub-GHz jamming - CNX Software [16:14] TR News Andy Wingo: pre-tenuring in v8 https://wingolog.org/archives/2026/01/05/pre-tenuring-in-v8 [16:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-wingolog.org | pre-tenuring in v8 wingolog [16:15] TR News Creating Edit Links That Open Plain-Text Source Files in a Native App https://blog.jim-nielsen.com/2026/os-as-cms/ [16:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.jim-nielsen.com | Creating Edit Links That Open Plain-Text Source Files in a Native App - Jim Nielsens Blog [16:22] TR News Colin Watson: Free software activity in December2025 https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~cjwatson/blog/activity-2025-12.html [16:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.chiark.greenend.org.uk | Free software activity in December2025 | Colin Watson's blog [16:22] TR News Valve & AMD Developers Delivered The Most Code Contributions To Mesa In 2025 https://www.phoronix.com/news/Mesa-Git-Stats-2025 [16:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Valve & AMD Developers Delivered The Most Code Contributions To Mesa In 2025 - Phoronix [16:23] TR News Entity resolution: the security technology you probably havent heard of https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/entity-resolution-the-security-technology-you-probably-havent-heard-of/ [16:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.aspistrategist.org.au | Entity resolution: the security technology you probably havent heard of | The Strategist [16:27] TR News The mineral deficiency in Americas economic health https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/01/the-mineral-deficiency-in-americas-economic-health/ [16:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-federalnewsnetwork.com | The mineral deficiency in Americas economic health [16:27] TR News South Korean leader Lee snaps Pooh-tin selfie with Chinese backdoor phone https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korean-leader-lee-snaps-xi-selfie-with-chinese-backdoor-phone [16:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | South Korean leader Lee snaps Xi selfie with Chinese backdoor phone | The Straits Times [16:27] TR News Chinese, South Korean companies sign nine cooperation agreements https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/chinese-south-korean-companies-sign-nine-cooperation-agreements [16:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Chinese, South Korean companies sign nine cooperation agreements | The Straits Times [16:28] TR News 2025 in retrospect & happy new year 2026! https://www.gentoo.org/news/2026/01/05/new-year.html [16:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.gentoo.org | 2025 in retrospect & happy new year 2026! Gentoo Linux [16:34] TR News Zero trust security and dynamic credentials on OpenShift https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/01/05/zero-trust-security-and-dynamic-credentials-openshift [16:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/01/05/zero-trust-security-and-dynamic-credentials-openshift ) [16:36] TR News (NEW): Red Hat OpenShift, Hype, and Partner Program https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Red_Hat_OpenShift_Hype_and_Partner_Program.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Red_Hat_OpenShift_Hype_and_Partner_Program.gmi [16:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Red Hat OpenShift, Hype, and Partner Program [16:38] TR News (NEW): Graphics: Graphics Card Upgrade Journey and Improving the Flatpak Graphics Drivers Situation https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Graphics_Graphics_Card_Upgrade_Journey_and_Improving_the_Flatpa.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Graphics_Graphics_Card_Upgrade_Journey_and_Improving_the_Flatpa.gmi [16:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Graphics: Graphics Card Upgrade Journey and Improving the Flatpak Graphics Drivers Situation [16:38] TR News (NEW): Today's HowTos https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/today_s_howtos.1.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/today_s_howtos.1.gmi [16:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines today's howtos [16:40] TR News (NEW): Open Hardware/Modding: Openterface, Raspberry Pi, ESP32 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Open_Hardware_Modding_Openterface_Raspberry_Pi_ESP32.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Open_Hardware_Modding_Openterface_Raspberry_Pi_ESP32.gmi [16:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Open Hardware/Modding: Openterface, Raspberry Pi, ESP32 [16:41] TR News (NEW): Debian: OpenQA Debian Image Testing Project, VailuxOS 1.6, and More https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Debian_OpenQA_Debian_Image_Testing_Project_VailuxOS_1_6_and_Mor.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Debian_OpenQA_Debian_Image_Testing_Project_VailuxOS_1_6_and_Mor.gmi [16:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Debian: OpenQA Debian Image Testing Project, VailuxOS 1.6, and More [16:45] TR News (NEW): Distributions and Operating Systems: AnduinOS, NeXT, EasyOS, FreeBSD, and Gentoo https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Distributions_and_Operating_Systems_AnduinOS_NeXT_EasyOS_FreeBS.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Distributions_and_Operating_Systems_AnduinOS_NeXT_EasyOS_FreeBS.gmi [16:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Distributions and Operating Systems: AnduinOS, NeXT, EasyOS, FreeBSD, and Gentoo [16:45] TR News (NEW): GNU/Linux Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/GNU_Linux_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/GNU_Linux_Leftovers.gmi [16:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines GNU/Linux Leftovers [16:46] TR News (NEW): Programming Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Programming_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Programming_Leftovers.gmi [16:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Programming Leftovers [16:48] TR News (NEW): Web Browsers/Web Servers: Running, Reading, Redoing Sites https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Web_Browsers_Web_Servers_Running_Reading_Redoing_Sites.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Web_Browsers_Web_Servers_Running_Reading_Redoing_Sites.gmi [16:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Web Browsers/Web Servers: Running, Reading, Redoing Sites [16:50] TR News 'Coalition of the willing' to gather in Paris to revive Ukraine peace talks https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260106-coalition-of-the-willing-to-gather-in-paris-ukraine-peace-talks [16:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260106-coalition-of-the-willing-to-gather-in-paris-ukraine-peace-talks ) [16:50] TR News (NEW): Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_Leftovers.gmi [16:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers [16:50] TR News Lithuanian, German ministers say regime change in Venezuela may lead to positive change https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2797272/lithuanian-german-ministers-say-regime-change-in-venezuela-may-lead-to-positive-change [16:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.lrt.lt | Lithuanian, German ministers say regime change in Venezuela may lead to positive change - LRT [16:50] TR News Western Leaders To Meet Zelenskyy In Paris To Discuss Ukraine's Future Amid Peace Push https://www.rferl.org/a/coalition-zelenskyy-paris-ukraine-peace-proposal/33640623.html [16:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | Allies To Pledge 'Binding Commitments' On Ukraine's Security, Draft Of Paris Peace Summit Shows [16:50] TR News Ukraine Prepares For Crucial European Talks Amid Deadly Russian Attacks https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-zelenskyy-peace-paris-russia-macron/33639842.html [16:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | Ukraine Prepares For Crucial European Talks Amid Deadly Russian Attacks [16:51] TR News Russia Once Offered U.S. Control of Venezuela for Free Rein in Ukraine https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/world/americas/russia-us-venezuela-ukraine.html [16:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/world/americas/russia-us-venezuela-ukraine.html ) [16:51] TR News Zelensky Taps High-Profile Canadian Politician as Economic Adviser https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/world/europe/chrystia-freeland-ukraine-economic-adviser.html [16:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/world/europe/chrystia-freeland-ukraine-economic-adviser.html ) [16:54] TR News Russia moans because Latvia didn't let its 'neutral' luge team in https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/05.01.2026-russia-moans-because-latvia-didnt-let-its-neutral-luge-team-in.a628583/ [16:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-eng.lsm.lv | Russia moans because Latvia didn't let its 'neutral' luge team in / Article [16:54] TR News The US capture of Maduro reveals Russias weakness https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/dispatches/the-us-capture-of-maduro-puts-russias-weakness-on-display/ [16:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.atlanticcouncil.org | The US capture of Maduro reveals Russias weakness - Atlantic Council [16:54] TR News Time to restore Americas cyberspace security system https://cyberscoop.com/us-cyber-defense-falling-behind-cisa-leadership-funding-op-ed/ [16:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Time to restore Americas cyberspace security system | CyberScoop [16:55] TR News Former intel official: Baltic Sea cable damage result of coinciding factors, not Russia https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2797196/former-intel-official-baltic-sea-cable-damage-result-of-coinciding-factors-not-russia [16:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.lrt.lt | Former intel official: Baltic Sea cable damage result of coinciding factors, not Russia - LRT [16:55] TR News Lithuanian FM calls Maduro illegitimate, rejects comparisons between US and Russia https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2797079/lithuanian-fm-calls-maduro-illegitimate-rejects-comparisons-between-us-and-russia [16:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.lrt.lt | Lithuanian FM calls Maduro illegitimate, rejects comparisons between US and Russia - LRT [16:55] TR News Why are so many leaders warning of war with Russia? https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2791137/why-are-so-many-leaders-warning-of-war-with-russia [16:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.lrt.lt | Why are so many leaders warning of war with Russia? - LRT [16:56] TR News Censorship: Welcoming three new members to the PostgreSQL Community Code of Conduct Committee https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/welcoming-three-new-members-to-the-postgresql-community-code-of-conduct-committee-3209/ http://techrights.org/o/2020/01/03/linux-kernel-code-of-conduct-committee/ [16:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.postgresql.org | PostgreSQL: Welcoming three new members to the PostgreSQL Community Code of Conduct Committee [16:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | The Linux Foundation's Linux Kernel Code of Conduct (CoC) Committee is Now Officially Corporate [16:58] TR News North Koreas Kim inspects memorial for soldiers who died in Russia mission https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/north-koreas-kim-inspects-memorial-for-soldiers-who-died-in-russia-mission [16:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | North Koreas Kim inspects memorial for soldiers who died in Russia mission | The Straits Times [16:58] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Man warns of higher tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/trump-warns-of-higher-tariffs-on-india-over-russian-oil-purchases [16:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Trump warns of higher tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases | The Straits Times [16:59] TR News Taiwan sees Convicted Felons arrest of Maduro as helpful in deterring Pooh-tin https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/taiwan-sees-trumps-arrest-of-maduro-as-helpful-in-deterring-xi [16:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Taiwan sees Trumps arrest of Maduro as helpful in deterring Xi | The Straits Times [16:59] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Mans Foray Into Venezuela Could Embolden Russias and Chinas Own Aggression https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/world/europe/trump-venezuela-china-russia.html [16:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/world/europe/trump-venezuela-china-russia.html ) [16:59] TR News Russia sees opportunity in thawing Arctic. But its looking for partners, too. https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0105/russia-arctic-development-trump-india-china [16:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-In thawing Arctic, Russia seeks military and economic edge - CSMonitor.com ● Jan 06 [17:00] TR News Global Ripples From Venezuela https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/world/venezuela-global-implications-trump-maduro-iran.html "Its only been days since the U.S. raid, but it already feels like the world is living in a new reality. China and Russia are watching." [17:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/world/venezuela-global-implications-trump-maduro-iran.html ) [17:00] TR News "Russias pro-war bloggers on the U.S. operation in Venezuela" https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/01/05/maybe-it-s-time-we-started-hiring-american-generals | Source: Meduza [17:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Maybe its time we started hiring American generals? Russias pro-war bloggers on the U.S. operation in Venezuela Meduza [17:01] TR News Special Episode: After Maduros Ouster, What Are Convicted Felons Plans for Venezuela? https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/political-scene/special-episode-after-maduros-ouster-what-are-trumps-plans-for-venezuela [17:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.newyorker.com | Special Episode: After Maduros Ouster, What Are Trumps Plans for Venezuela? | The New Yorker [17:04] TR News How a COVID-era Law Banning Fake News in Puerto Rico Targets the Press https://www.aclu.org/news/free-speech/how-a-covid-era-law-banning-fake-news-in-puerto-rico-targets-the-press [17:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.aclu.org | How a COVID-era Law Banning Fake News in Puerto Rico Targets the Press | American Civil Liberties Union [17:05] TR News How to Give the Government New Power to Un-Person Someone, in Three Easy Steps https://www.aclu.org/news/privacy-technology/un-personing-with-digital-id [17:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.aclu.org | How to Give the Government New Power to Un-Person Someone, in Three Easy Steps | American Civil Liberties Union [17:08] TR News (NEW): Security Patches for GNU/Linux, Security in General Abandoned (All About Back Doors Now) https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Security_Patches_for_GNU_Linux_Security_in_General_Abandoned_Al.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Security_Patches_for_GNU_Linux_Security_in_General_Abandoned_Al.gmi [17:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Security Patches for GNU/Linux, Security in General Abandoned (All About Back Doors Now) [17:12] TR News "Back in the 2025 edition of the article I suggested Kubuntu, and while it worked reasonably well overall it feels a bit like an unloved child. I used it for a long time and was mostly happy with it, but times change and so does the Linux and open source world." https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-best-linux-distributions-for-gaming-in-2026/ [17:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-The best Linux distributions for gaming in 2026 | GamingOnLinux [17:12] TR News Techrights Links 06/01/2026: Neglect of the Elderly, Abandonment of International Laws https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Links_06_01_2026_Neglect_of_the_Elderly_Abandonment_of_Internat.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Links_06_01_2026_Neglect_of_the_Elderly_Abandonment_of_Internat.gmi [17:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Links 06/01/2026: Neglect of the Elderly, Abandonment of International Laws [17:15] TR News (NEW): I dumped Windows 11 for Linux, and you should too https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/I_dumped_Windows_11_for_Linux_and_you_should_too.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/I_dumped_Windows_11_for_Linux_and_you_should_too.gmi [17:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines I dumped Windows 11 for Linux, and you should too [17:15] TR News GitHub Disables Rockchips Linux MPP Repository After DMCA Request https://hackaday.com/2026/01/05/github-disables-rockchips-linux-mpp-repository-after-dmca-request/ [17:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-GitHub Disables Rockchips Linux MPP Repository After DMCA Request | Hackaday [17:16] TR News Hytale will launch with native Linux support, though the Steam Deck is "not officially recommended" https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hytale-will-launch-with-native-linux-support-though-the-steam-deck-is-not-officially-recommended [17:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rockpapershotgun.com | Hytale will launch with native Linux support, though the Steam Deck is "not officially recommended" | Rock Paper Shotgun [17:16] TR News "Actually, these are mostly based on my New Year resolutions, and not all of these will be applicable to you, but you will surely find one or two to add to your new year resolution as a desktop Linux user." https://itsfoss.com/news/linux-resolutions-2026/ [17:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-itsfoss.com | 5 Linux Resolutions to Level Up Your Skills in 2026 [17:17] TR News I turned my TV into a Linux PC for $100, and I won't go back https://www.howtogeek.com/i-turned-my-tv-into-a-linux-pc-with-a-raspberry-pi/ [17:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | I turned my TV into a Linux PC for $100, and I won't go back [17:17] TR News NVIDIA Prepares Native GeForce NOW Support for Linux-Powered Operating Systems https://www.techpowerup.com/344675/nvidia-prepares-native-geforce-now-support-for-linux-powered-operating-systems [17:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-NVIDIA Prepares Native GeForce NOW Support for Linux-Powered Operating Systems | TechPowerUp [17:18] TR News NVIDIA's GeForce NOW Will Allegedly Get Native Linux Support https://80.lv/articles/nvidia-s-geforce-now-will-allegedly-get-native-linux-support [17:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-80.lv | NVIDIA's GeForce NOW Will Allegedly Get Native Linux Support [17:19] TR News Hey hi nonsense galore https://www.linuxinsider.com/story/open-source-in-2026-faces-a-defining-moment-177630.html [17:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.linuxinsider.com/story/open-source-in-2026-faces-a-defining-moment-177630.html ) [17:20] TR News Nvidia GeForce Now expected to gain official Linux support as early as this week https://www.techspot.com/news/110801-nvidia-geforce-now-expected-gain-official-linux-support.html [17:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.techspot.com/news/110801-nvidia-geforce-now-expected-gain-official-linux-support.html ) [17:21] TR News Nvidia is reportedly bringing official Linux support to GeForce Now soon, not just for Steam Deck https://www.pcguide.com/news/nvidia-is-reportedly-bringing-official-linux-support-to-geforce-now-soon-not-just-for-steam-deck/ [17:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.pcguide.com | Nvidia is reportedly bringing official Linux support to GeForce Now soon, not just for Steam Deck - PC Guide [17:21] TR News NVIDIA GeForce NOW set to introduce native Linux support launch in 2026 https://www.livemint.com/gadgets-and-appliances/nvidia-geforce-now-set-to-introduce-native-linux-support-launch-in-2026-11767614840353.html [17:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.livemint.com | NVIDIA GeForce NOW set to introduce native Linux support launch in 2026 | Mint [17:22] TR News New GeForce NOW native Linux support could lure Windows 10 refugees https://www.neowin.net/news/new-geforce-now-native-linux-support-could-lure-windows-10-refugees/ [17:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.neowin.net/news/new-geforce-now-native-linux-support-could-lure-windows-10-refugees/ ) [17:22] TR News "When hardware behaves oddly on a Linux system, the fastest answers are often already available from the terminal. One of the most useful tools for this is lspci, a small command that reports what devices are connected to the PCI bus and how the kernel sees them." https://www.ghacks.net/2026/01/05/six-practical-ways-to-use-lspci-when-troubleshooting-linux-hardware/ [17:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.ghacks.net | Six Practical Ways to Use lspci When Troubleshooting Linux Hardware - gHacks Tech News [17:24] TR News 6 practical uses for the lspci command on Linux https://www.howtogeek.com/practical-uses-for-the-linux-lspci-command/ https://tech.yahoo.com/computing/articles/6-practical-uses-lspci-command-170016925.html [17:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | 6 practical uses for the lspci command on Linux [17:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-tech.yahoo.com | 6 practical uses for the lspci command on Linux [17:25] TR News What to Do When Your Linux Hard Disk Is Running Out of Space https://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-linux-hard-disk-running-out-of-space/ [17:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.maketecheasier.com | What to Do When Your Linux Hard Disk Is Running Out of Space - Make Tech Easier [17:26] TR News (NEW): Here Is Why Gamers Are Switching To Linux Instead Of Windows In 2026 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Here_Is_Why_Gamers_Are_Switching_To_Linux_Instead_Of_Windows_In.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Here_Is_Why_Gamers_Are_Switching_To_Linux_Instead_Of_Windows_In.gmi [17:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Here Is Why Gamers Are Switching To Linux Instead Of Windows In 2026 [17:27] TR News You may not want to switch to Linux for these reasons https://www.howtogeek.com/you-may-not-want-to-switch-to-linux/ [17:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | You may not want to switch to Linux for these reasons [17:28] TR News (NEW): Sydney Butler Turns His TV Into GNU/Linux PC https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Sydney_Butler_Turns_His_TV_Into_GNU_Linux_PC.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/Sydney_Butler_Turns_His_TV_Into_GNU_Linux_PC.gmi [17:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Sydney Butler Turns His TV Into GNU/Linux PC [17:29] TR News Manjaro 26 makes a strong case for leaving Windows 11 behind https://betanews.com/2026/01/05/manjaro-26-makes-a-strong-case-for-leaving-windows-11-behind/ [17:29] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Manjaro 26 makes a strong case for leaving Windows 11 behind - BetaNews [17:32] TR News (NEW): Manjaro 26.0 Released with Linux 6.18 LTS, Xfce 4.20, KDE Plasma 6.5, and GNOME 49 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/04/Manjaro_26_0_Released_with_Linux_6_18_LTS_Xfce_4_20_KDE_Plasma_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/04/Manjaro_26_0_Released_with_Linux_6_18_LTS_Xfce_4_20_KDE_Plasma_.gmi [17:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Manjaro 26.0 Released with Linux 6.18 LTS, Xfce 4.20, KDE Plasma 6.5, and GNOME 49 [17:36] TR News Huracn - Jorge Luis Gonzlez gemini://bitacora.anacronico.rocks/poemasdeotres/huracan.gmi [17:41] *Isambard_Prince (~Isambard_Prince@b3cwzqcm48q78.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [17:47] TR News Techrights GNU/Linux at 4% "Market Share" (Even According to Steam Survey) https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/GNU_Linux_at_4_Market_Share_Even_According_to_Steam_Survey.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/GNU_Linux_at_4_Market_Share_Even_According_to_Steam_Survey.gmi [17:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights GNU/Linux at 4% "Market Share" (Even According to Steam Survey) [17:48] TR News [japan] [photos] gemini://higeki.jp/nikki/2026-01-06.gmi [17:49] TR News Lurgence de la souverainet numrique pour chapper la merdification gemini://ploum.net/2026-01-06-merdification-et-souverainete.gmi [17:53] TR News Microsoft set for major job cuts in January 2026, impacting up to 22,000 employees https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/microsoft-set-for-major-job-cuts-in-january-2026-impacting-up-to-22000-employees/ [17:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 520 @ https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/microsoft-set-for-major-job-cuts-in-january-2026-impacting-up-to-22000-employees/ ) ● Jan 06 [18:39] TR News Techrights Mozilla's Assisted Suicide, Assisted by GNOME https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Mozilla_s_Assisted_Suicide_Assisted_by_GNOME.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Mozilla_s_Assisted_Suicide_Assisted_by_GNOME.gmi [18:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Mozilla's Assisted Suicide, Assisted by GNOME ● Jan 06 [19:01] TR News we hear epo people admire tr coverage of epo affairs, but they say we are TOO SOFT! That we need to become more combative [19:07] TR News Techrights Microsoft Loves Freedom, Democracy... and Linux? No, Microsoft Laying Off Because "Microsoft Loves Linux" Was Failed Posturing, Its Former Staff Moves to GNU/Linux https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Microsoft_Loves_Freedom_Democracy_and_Linux_No_Microsoft_Laying.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Microsoft_Loves_Freedom_Democracy_and_Linux_No_Microsoft_Laying.gmi [19:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Microsoft Loves Freedom, Democracy... and Linux? No, Microsoft Laying Off Because "Microsoft Loves Linux" Was Failed Posturing, Its Former Staff Moves to GNU/Linux [19:13] TR News SpellBinding: YCIRTUB Wordo: BOZOS gemini://spell.ddns.net/games/gemlog/2026-01-06.gmi [19:14] TR News xkcd: Tensegrity #3190 gemini://8by3.net/~xkcd/3190.gmi [19:14] *lightbringer has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [19:14] TR News "For all the US citizens who are angry and disappointed about how they world is treating them only because they happen to be citizens of a country ruled by wanna-be dictators, all I have to offer is my impression of how the world treated Germans for decades after the second World War." gemini://alexschroeder.ch/2026-01-06-responsibility [19:15] TR News "And people elsewhere hated them all the same. Yes, it was probably unfair to some. But what has haunted me ever since is this: How much resistance is required for you to be cleared of the stain of collective guilt? Not on the individual level, but on the collective level." [19:15] TR News "Collective responsibility is hard because most of us were taught that the children must not suffer for the sins of their ancestors. But at the same time, we live in a society, benefit from it, suffer from it, and share responsibility for it. Even if we don't like it." [19:15] TR News "(For future readers some historical context: The Trump administration has kidnapped Maduro from Venezuela much like the Bush administration kidnapped Noriega from Panama and now the Trump administration is once again threatening to take Greenland from Denmark.)" [19:16] TR News "Actually maybe playing with Nokia 2780 would make sense? I could write gemini browser, misfin client, and some proxy client for signal..." gemini://liladi.site/tinylog.gmi [19:17] *MinceR` (~lb@iyhwsi75rjzuq.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [19:17] TR News "Maker Aiden Chostner has designed a PCI Express graphics card that you can build yourself though expectations as to its performance must be tempered by the understanding that it's powered by a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W microcontroller board, albeit one that's been heavily overclocked." gemini://tilde.club/~ghalfacree/202601/20260106-pico2dvi.gmi [19:17] *MinceR` is now known as lightbringer [19:18] TR News 2025 Review gopher://sdf.org:70/0/users/gef/reflections/2025Review [19:18] TR News TV Detox 5 gopher://sdf.org:70/0/users/gef/reflections/tvDetox5 [19:19] TR News "I am less hungry ever since I stopped watching tv, one or two meal a day is fine. When I practiced intermittent fasting, I noticed that I needed less sleep. Last night I've slept only 6 hours and I feel really good this morning." [19:20] TR News Happy New Year gemini://midnight.pub/posts/2763 [19:22] TR News Techrights Gemini Links 06/01/2026: Collective Responsibility, Pico2DVI, and TV Detox https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Gemini_Links_06_01_2026_Collective_Responsibility_Pico2DVI_and_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/01/06/Gemini_Links_06_01_2026_Collective_Responsibility_Pico2DVI_and_.gmi [19:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Gemini Links 06/01/2026: Collective Responsibility, Pico2DVI, and TV Detox [19:23] TR News "I hid from layoffs at IBM for 32 years and then hid from them another 2 years at Kyndryl. Decided to resign from Kyndryl when my main customer left to support them. Ive been with them another 3 years and will retire this summer at 65! Not the ideal working situation for sure, but it is possible. I decided not to make a career out of IBM but used it as a game to see how long I could last (sad I know.). Good luck!!!" [19:24] TR News "you got lucky that your number wasnt calledhad nothing to do with performance" "it's not just a low cost country, it's a total sh-thole country. [19:24] TR News "That's why Alvind needs to innovate and rebuilt the toilet infrastructure there. One job at a time." [19:52] TR News (NEW): First Look at Devuan GNU+Linux 6 Excalibur on Raspberry Pi 5 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/First_Look_at_Devuan_GNU_Linux_6_Excalibur_on_Raspberry_Pi_5.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/01/06/First_Look_at_Devuan_GNU_Linux_6_Excalibur_on_Raspberry_Pi_5.gmi [19:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines First Look at Devuan GNU+Linux 6 Excalibur on Raspberry Pi 5 ● Jan 06 [20:03] *lightbringer has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [20:04] *MinceR` (~lb@iyhwsi75rjzuq.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [20:04] *MinceR` is now known as lightbringer [20:56] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.6 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/) ● Jan 06 [03:28] TR News Venezuela and Truth https://www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/2026/01/venezuela-and-truth/ [03:28] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.craigmurray.org.uk | Venezuela and Truth - Craig Murray [03:29] TR News Top Hong Kong govt adviser calls for end to civil servants pay freeze https://hongkongfp.com/2026/01/05/top-hong-kong-govt-adviser-calls-for-end-to-civil-servants-pay-freeze/ [03:29] -TechPolBot/#techpol-hongkongfp.com | Top HK gov't adviser calls for end to civil servants' pay freeze ● Jan 06 [07:59] psydroid2 https://x.com/KatieMiller/status/2007541679293944266 [07:59] -TechPolBot/#techpol-x.com | NO TITLE ● Jan 06 [09:34] TR News "Stephen Miller and Plans for Post-Decapitation" https://www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/05/stephen-miller-and-plans-for-post-decapitation/ [09:34] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.emptywheel.net | Stephen Miller and Plans for Post-Decapitation - emptywheel [09:35] TR News "The Real Donroe Doctrine - Paul Krugman" https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-real-donroe-doctrine [09:35] -TechPolBot/#techpol-paulkrugman.substack.com | The Real Donroe Doctrine - Paul Krugman [09:35] TR News "Trump Is Making the Same Mistakes Bush Made in Iraq - Truthdig" https://www.truthdig.com/articles/trump-is-making-the-same-mistakes-bush-made-in-iraq/ [09:35] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.truthdig.com/articles/trump-is-making-the-same-mistakes-bush-made-in-iraq/ ) [09:35] TR News "Trumps Fake Drug War: Pardons Honduran President Convicted Of 400 Tons, Illegally Invades & Arrests Venezuelas President Over Weaker Charges" https://www.techdirt.com/2026/01/05/trumps-fake-drug-war-pardons-honduran-president-convicted-of-400-tons-illegally-invades-arrests-venezuelas-president-over-weaker-charges/ [09:35] -TechPolBot/#techpol-Trumps Fake Drug War: Pardons Honduran President Convicted Of 400 Tons, Illegally Invades & Arrests Venezuelas President Over Weaker Charges | Techdirt [09:37] TR News Maduro https://thegrayzone.com/2026/01/05/indictment-maduro-cia-network-witness/ | Source: The Gray Zone [09:37] -TechPolBot/#techpol-thegrayzone.com | Behind the DOJs politicized indictment of Maduro: a CIA-created network and coerced star witness - The Grayzone ● Jan 06 [13:38] TR News "Since this corridor will pass through international waters, its imposition amounts to a pure exercise of power, violating international laws." https://kyivindependent.com/slavoj-zizek-welcome-to-the-age-of-corridors/ | Source: The Kyiv Independent [13:38] -TechPolBot/#techpol-kyivindependent.com | Slavoj Zizek: Welcome to the age of corridors [13:39] TR News "One indicator of a politys health is whether a citizen can be punished merely for telling the truth about the law." https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/01/hegseth-mark-kelly-demotion-vengeance/685512/ | Source: The Atlantic [13:39] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.theatlantic.com | Hegseths Appalling Vengeance Campaign - The Atlantic [13:39] TR News "send the message to every single retired servicemember that if they say something he or Donald Trump doesnt like, they will come after them the same way." https://kansasreflector.com/2026/01/05/repub/pentagon-will-try-to-penalize-arizona-sen-mark-kelly-for-illegal-orders-video/ | Source: Kansas Reflector [13:39] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://kansasreflector.com/2026/01/05/repub/pentagon-will-try-to-penalize-arizona-sen-mark-kelly-for-illegal-orders-video/ ) [13:46] TR News "love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control" https://robert.ocallahan.org/2026/01/trump.html | Source: Robert OCallahan [13:46] -TechPolBot/#techpol-robert.ocallahan.org | Why Trump Is An Antichrist ● Jan 06 [15:24] psydruid https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/01/03/french-managers-face-criminal-probe-after-swiss-bar-fire_6749042_4.html [15:24] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.lemonde.fr | French managers of Swiss bar face criminal probe after fire [15:44] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@36imbvshpgubk.irc) has joined #techpol [15:56] TR News Maduro Pleads Not Guilty https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/briefing/maduro-pleads-not-guilty.html [15:56] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/briefing/maduro-pleads-not-guilty.html ) [15:56] TR News For Many Jan. 6 Rioters, a Pardon From Convicted Felon Wasnt Enough https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/us/politics/trump-jan-6-pardons-rioters.html [15:56] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/us/politics/trump-jan-6-pardons-rioters.html ) ● Jan 06 [16:27] TR News Chinese, South Korean companies sign nine cooperation agreements https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/chinese-south-korean-companies-sign-nine-cooperation-agreements [16:27] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | Chinese, South Korean companies sign nine cooperation agreements | The Straits Times [16:50] TR News 'Coalition of the willing' to gather in Paris to revive Ukraine peace talks https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260106-coalition-of-the-willing-to-gather-in-paris-ukraine-peace-talks [16:50] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260106-coalition-of-the-willing-to-gather-in-paris-ukraine-peace-talks ) [16:50] TR News Lithuanian, German ministers say regime change in Venezuela may lead to positive change https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2797272/lithuanian-german-ministers-say-regime-change-in-venezuela-may-lead-to-positive-change [16:50] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.lrt.lt | Lithuanian, German ministers say regime change in Venezuela may lead to positive change - LRT [16:50] TR News Western Leaders To Meet Zelenskyy In Paris To Discuss Ukraine's Future Amid Peace Push https://www.rferl.org/a/coalition-zelenskyy-paris-ukraine-peace-proposal/33640623.html [16:50] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rferl.org | Allies To Pledge 'Binding Commitments' On Ukraine's Security, Draft Of Paris Peace Summit Shows [16:50] TR News Ukraine Prepares For Crucial European Talks Amid Deadly Russian Attacks https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-zelenskyy-peace-paris-russia-macron/33639842.html [16:50] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rferl.org | Ukraine Prepares For Crucial European Talks Amid Deadly Russian Attacks [16:51] TR News Russia Once Offered U.S. Control of Venezuela for Free Rein in Ukraine https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/world/americas/russia-us-venezuela-ukraine.html [16:51] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/world/americas/russia-us-venezuela-ukraine.html ) [16:51] TR News Zelensky Taps High-Profile Canadian Politician as Economic Adviser https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/world/europe/chrystia-freeland-ukraine-economic-adviser.html [16:51] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/world/europe/chrystia-freeland-ukraine-economic-adviser.html ) [16:54] TR News Russia moans because Latvia didn't let its 'neutral' luge team in https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/05.01.2026-russia-moans-because-latvia-didnt-let-its-neutral-luge-team-in.a628583/ [16:54] -TechPolBot/#techpol-eng.lsm.lv | Russia moans because Latvia didn't let its 'neutral' luge team in / Article [16:54] TR News The US capture of Maduro reveals Russias weakness https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/dispatches/the-us-capture-of-maduro-puts-russias-weakness-on-display/ [16:54] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.atlanticcouncil.org | The US capture of Maduro reveals Russias weakness - Atlantic Council [16:55] TR News Former intel official: Baltic Sea cable damage result of coinciding factors, not Russia https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2797196/former-intel-official-baltic-sea-cable-damage-result-of-coinciding-factors-not-russia [16:55] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.lrt.lt | Former intel official: Baltic Sea cable damage result of coinciding factors, not Russia - LRT [16:55] TR News Lithuanian FM calls Maduro illegitimate, rejects comparisons between US and Russia https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2797079/lithuanian-fm-calls-maduro-illegitimate-rejects-comparisons-between-us-and-russia [16:55] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.lrt.lt | Lithuanian FM calls Maduro illegitimate, rejects comparisons between US and Russia - LRT [16:55] TR News Why are so many leaders warning of war with Russia? https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2791137/why-are-so-many-leaders-warning-of-war-with-russia [16:55] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.lrt.lt | Why are so many leaders warning of war with Russia? - LRT [16:58] TR News North Koreas Kim inspects memorial for soldiers who died in Russia mission https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/north-koreas-kim-inspects-memorial-for-soldiers-who-died-in-russia-mission [16:58] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | North Koreas Kim inspects memorial for soldiers who died in Russia mission | The Straits Times [16:58] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Man warns of higher tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/trump-warns-of-higher-tariffs-on-india-over-russian-oil-purchases [16:58] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | Trump warns of higher tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases | The Straits Times [16:59] TR News Taiwan sees Convicted Felons arrest of Maduro as helpful in deterring Pooh-tin https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/taiwan-sees-trumps-arrest-of-maduro-as-helpful-in-deterring-xi [16:59] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | Taiwan sees Trumps arrest of Maduro as helpful in deterring Xi | The Straits Times [16:59] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Mans Foray Into Venezuela Could Embolden Russias and Chinas Own Aggression https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/world/europe/trump-venezuela-china-russia.html [16:59] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/world/europe/trump-venezuela-china-russia.html ) [16:59] TR News Russia sees opportunity in thawing Arctic. But its looking for partners, too. https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0105/russia-arctic-development-trump-india-china [16:59] -TechPolBot/#techpol-In thawing Arctic, Russia seeks military and economic edge - CSMonitor.com ● Jan 06 [17:00] TR News Global Ripples From Venezuela https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/world/venezuela-global-implications-trump-maduro-iran.html "Its only been days since the U.S. raid, but it already feels like the world is living in a new reality. China and Russia are watching." [17:00] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/world/venezuela-global-implications-trump-maduro-iran.html ) [17:00] TR News "Russias pro-war bloggers on the U.S. operation in Venezuela" https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/01/05/maybe-it-s-time-we-started-hiring-american-generals | Source: Meduza [17:00] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | Maybe its time we started hiring American generals? Russias pro-war bloggers on the U.S. operation in Venezuela Meduza [17:01] TR News Special Episode: After Maduros Ouster, What Are Convicted Felons Plans for Venezuela? https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/political-scene/special-episode-after-maduros-ouster-what-are-trumps-plans-for-venezuela [17:01] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.newyorker.com | Special Episode: After Maduros Ouster, What Are Trumps Plans for Venezuela? | The New Yorker ● Jan 06 [18:30] admfubar https://futurism.com/space/nasa-shutting-library-reaction [18:30] -TechPolBot/#techpol-futurism.com | NASA Veterans Disgusted by Plans to Shut Down Its Largest Library ● Jan 06 [19:07] admfubar https://www.rawstory.com/congrats-on-the-consequences-gop-doctor-skewered-over-giving-rfk-jr-his-job/ [19:07] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rawstory.com | Barrage hits GOP senator as he laments vaccine changes after backing RFK Jr: 'Sit down!' - Raw Story [19:14] *lightbringer has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [19:17] *MinceR` (~lb@iyhwsi75rjzuq.irc) has joined #techpol [19:17] *MinceR` is now known as lightbringer ● Jan 06 [20:03] *lightbringer has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [20:04] *MinceR` (~lb@iyhwsi75rjzuq.irc) has joined #techpol [20:04] *MinceR` is now known as lightbringer [20:56] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.6 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/)