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    CERN, Fermilab particle boffins bet on AlmaLinux for big science
    [07:02] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.theregister.com | CERN, Fermilab select AlmaLinux as standard for big science The Register [07:02] schestowitz
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    AlmaLinux, a somewhat popular free Linux distribution derived from Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), received a vote of confidence on Thursday from the European and American science communities.

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    CERN, the European Center for Nuclear Research, based in Switzerland, and the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), based in the US State of Illinois, said they will offer AlmaLinux as the standard Linux distribution for experiments at their facilities, based on discussions with researchers.

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    Mastodon's Adoption Gets a Boost With Vivaldi Browser Integration
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    Vivaldi browser is one of the best web browsers for Linux (Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms).

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    I know it is not an open-source pick, but it gets all the lead with its tab management, customizability, and productivity features. And it treats me better than Firefox nowadays (Mozilla, we still need you to do better)

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    How to Access UEFI Settings in Linux Systems
    [08:10] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-itsfoss.com | How to Access UEFI Settings From Linux [08:10] schestowitz
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    This method will only work on Linux distros having systemd. This means this method will work on anything based on Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, and any mainstream Arch-based distros, including Manjaro and EndeavourOS.

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  • [08:31] schestowitz x https://writing.kemitchell.com/2022/12/06/This-Rich-to-Open-Source [08:31] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-writing.kemitchell.com | This Rich To Open Source /dev/lawyer [08:35] schestowitz x https://www.americanbanker.com/news/banks-grow-more-open-to-open-source-software [08:35] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.americanbanker.com | Banks grow more open to open source software | American Banker [08:35] schestowitz # m$ github ● Dec 09 [10:44] *u-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [10:50] *u-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@uvxvchtayzkvk.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 09 [14:41] schestowitz https://www.fosslife.org/system76-announces-launch-heavy-keyboard [14:41] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.fosslife.org | System76 Announces Launch Heavy Keyboard [14:41] schestowitz " [14:41] schestowitz Linux hardware vendor System76 has announced the fully open source Launch Heavy keyboard, reports Marius Nestor. [14:41] schestowitz The full-sized, configurable keyboard comes with 105 keys, including a function row and extra keys. In terms of switches, users can choose between: [14:41] schestowitz Clicky [14:41] schestowitz Tactile [14:41] schestowitz Silent Tactile [14:41] schestowitz Silent Linear [14:41] schestowitz Launch Heavy can be ordered now starting at $299. [14:41] schestowitz " ● Dec 09 [15:33] MinceR is it optomechanical yet? :> ● Dec 09 [17:10] schestowitz i don't know what that means but can guess [17:10] schestowitz # ostensibly about trademarks but does not name them in the PDF, thus needing [17:10] schestowitz # more careful examination just in case sw patents are being snuck in [17:10] schestowitz # it refers to [17:10] schestowitz # https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=celex%3A32002R0006 [17:10] schestowitz # however the risk might be low [17:10] schestowitz https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/13520-Protection-and-registration-of-industrial-designs-changes-_en [17:11] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-Resolving timed out after 10519 milliseconds ( status 0 @ https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=celex%3A32002R0006 ) [17:11] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-ec.europa.eu | Have your say ● Dec 09 [18:47] schestowitz " [18:47] schestowitz Bringing Teams Together: "Space not used is space not needed" [18:47] schestowitz Dear colleagues, [18:47] schestowitz After implementation in the Isar Building, the administration intends to expand the project Bringing Teams Together to the other buildings in Munich and in the Hague. The aim appears to be to save on office space and make energy savings by closing parts of or whole EPO buildings. Line managers will be tasked to check history of presence of staff in the premises. The three-day rule for being eligible to an allocated fixed workplace will cease [18:47] schestowitz to be a simple guideline and will become a strict criterion. [18:47] schestowitz This paper gives more details about what we learnt about the plans of the administration. [18:47] schestowitz The Central Staff Committee - CSC [18:47] schestowitz " [18:56] *Mio14 (~quassel@freenode-pck.1r7.99gcg9.IP) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 09 [19:57] *Mio14 has quit (Ping timeout: 120 seconds) [19:59] *Mio14 (~quassel@freenode-621.jpm.ql99lf.IP) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 09 [21:27] *GNUmoon2 has quit (connection closed) [21:27] *GNUmoon2 (~GNUmoon@zy5wq78taf9dq.irc) has joined #techbytes