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schestowitz   <li>Dec 16 07:48
schestowitz                  <h5><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/15/22827185/amazon-luna-linux-windows-proton-cloud-gaming-jobs-hiring">Amazon Luna runs on Windows — and yet it’s hiring Linux gaming engineers</a></h5>Dec 16 07:48
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.theverge.com | Amazon Luna runs on Windows — and yet it’s hiring Linux gaming engineers - The VergeDec 16 07:48
schestowitz                  <blockquote>Dec 16 07:48
schestowitz                    <p>When Amazon’s cloud gaming service Luna launched last October, the fact it ran on Windows set it apart. Unlike Google Stadia, it wouldn’t necessarily need to convince developers to painstakingly port their games to an unproven platform. But it now appears that Amazon is considering a shift to Linux-based servers, too — the company is hiring three software engineers to bring Windows games to Linux (via Phoronix).</p>Dec 16 07:48
schestowitz                    <p>Like Valve’s Steam Deck — an upcoming gaming handheld that also runs on Linux — the idea isn’t to abandon Windows games. Both the Steam Deck and Amazon’s seemingly new Luna initiative will still run Windows games, but both of them will do it through Valve’s Proton compatibility layer.</p></blockquote></li>Dec 16 07:48
schestowitz<li>Dec 16 07:49
schestowitz              <h5><a href="https://bkhome.org/news/202112/why-iso-was-retired-part-2.html">Why ISO was retired, part-2</a></h5>Dec 16 07:49
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 404 @ https://bkhome.org/news/202112/why-iso-was-retired-part-2.html">Why )Dec 16 07:49
schestowitz              <blockquote>Dec 16 07:49
schestowitz                <p>It has been repeated so many times, not just in that forum thread, but elsewhere in the forum, that it is easier to extract vmlinuz, *.sfs and initrd files from an iso than it is from an img file.</p></blockquote></li>Dec 16 07:49
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schestowitz  <li>Dec 16 08:50
schestowitz                  <h5><a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/kodachi-is-the-operating-system-for-those-who-value-privacy-but-dont-want-to-learn-linux/">Kodachi is the operating system for those who value privacy but don't want to learn Linux</a></h5>Dec 16 08:50
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 404 @ https://www.techrepublic.com/article/kodachi-is-the-operating-system-for-those-who-value-privacy-but-dont-want-to-learn-linux/%22%3ekodachi )Dec 16 08:50
schestowitz                  <blockquote>Dec 16 08:50
schestowitz                    <p>Do you veer toward the over-cautious when it comes to your privacy? Do you loathe the idea that you're being tracked by third-party cookies, and standard browsers and operating systems aren't capable of doing enough to keep you safe? At the same time, are you too busy to learn a new operating system?</p>Dec 16 08:50
schestowitz                    <p>If that sounds like you, there's an operating system, created by a single developer (although it's based on Ubuntu), that goes out of its way to be the exact OS for such a use case. The platform in question is Kodachi Linux, and it has your back.</p></blockquote></li>Dec 16 08:50
schestowitz <li>Dec 16 08:52
schestowitz                  <h5><a href="https://blog.system76.com/post/670564272872488960/popos-2110-has-landed">Pop!_OS 21.10 has landed!</a></h5>Dec 16 08:52
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-blog.system76.com | System76 Blog — Pop!_OS 21.10 has landed!Dec 16 08:52
schestowitz                  <blockquote>Dec 16 08:52
schestowitz                    <p>Previously when navigating to Applications, a full screen Application Wall would appear. In Pop!_OS 21.10, the Application Library opens in a small, searchable window over your current workspace. Like the former view, the Application Library can be opened from the top bar, a 4-finger swipe right on the trackpad, or by using Super + A on your keyboard. What this means for you: [..]</p></blockquote></li>Dec 16 08:52
schestowitz  <li>Dec 16 08:55
schestowitz                  <h5><a href="https://drewdevault.com/2021/12/14/Linux-Mint-and-elementary-OS.html">Impressions of Linux Mint &amp; elementary OS</a></h5>Dec 16 08:55
schestowitz                  <blockquote>Dec 16 08:55
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 404 @ https://drewdevault.com/2021/12/14/Linux-Mint-and-elementary-OS.html">Impressions )Dec 16 08:55
schestowitz                    <p>In a recent post, I spoke about some things that Linux distros need to do better to accommodate end-users. I was reminded that there are some Linux distros which are, at least to some extent, following my recommended playbook, and have been re-evaluating two of them over the past couple of weeks: Linux Mint and elementary OS. I installed these on one of my laptops and used it as my daily driver for a day or two each.</p>Dec 16 08:55
schestowitz                    <p>Both of these distributions are similar in a few ways. For one, both distros required zero printer configuration: it just worked. I was very impressed with this. Both distros are also based on Ubuntu, though with different levels of divergence from their base. Ubuntu is a reasonably good choice: it is very stable and mature, and commercially supported by Canonical.</p></blockquote></li>Dec 16 08:55
schestowitz                <li>Dec 16 08:59
schestowitz                  <h5><a href="https://www.bunniestudios.com/blog/?p=6274">Fixing a Tiny Corner of the Supply Chain</a></h5>Dec 16 08:59
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.bunniestudios.com | Fixing a Tiny Corner of the Supply Chain « bunnie's blogDec 16 08:59
schestowitz                  <blockquote>Dec 16 08:59
schestowitz                    <p>No product gets built without at least one good supply chain war story – especially true in these strange times. Before we get into the details of the story, I feel it’s worth understanding a bit more about the part that caused me so much trouble: what it does, and why it’s so special.</p></blockquote></li>Dec 16 09:00
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schestowitz> Hi Roy,Dec 16 11:48
schestowitz> Dec 16 11:48
schestowitz> Hope this finds you well as christmas approaches.Dec 16 11:48
schestowitz> Dec 16 11:48
schestowitz> An idea I had yesterday is to write an "annual review" pieceDec 16 11:48
schestowitz> called something like "My Year As A Digital Vegan". It couldDec 16 11:48
schestowitz> be quite short and punchy, personal but with a few shoutoutsDec 16 11:48
schestowitz> to global events too, and obviously focused on how softwareDec 16 11:48
schestowitz> freedom and digital rights issues play a part in that.Dec 16 11:48
schestowitz> What do you think? The only constrain is that it wouldDec 16 11:48
schestowitz> need to be out over the xmas/NY period to be timely.Dec 16 11:48
schestowitz> Dec 16 11:48
schestowitz> all best, thanks,Dec 16 11:48
schestowitzHi,Dec 16 11:48
schestowitzI'm very happy to hear from you.Dec 16 11:48
schestowitzWe mentioned you the other day and my friend is enjoying your book.Dec 16 11:48
schestowitzSorry I did not find time to reply in length to your last message; we have multiple series going at the moment, exposing corruption in Europe (EPO) and US (Microsoft).Dec 16 11:48
schestowitzYes, an article for the xmas/NY period would be great. I look forward to it.Dec 16 11:48
schestowitzRegards,Dec 16 11:48
schestowitz-TRanother article, "My Year As A Digital Vegan", is on the way (soon)Dec 16 11:50
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Techrights-secExcellent.  I look forward to the article Dec 16 12:38
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Techrights-secback in a bitDec 16 17:01
schestowitz-TRmight not be online as much tomorrow and today; birthday tomorrow, spoke a lot and did some little celebration, given the limitations\Dec 16 17:01
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schestowitzhttps://twitter.com/stautistic/status/1471521613208166405Dec 16 19:07
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-@stautistic: More like Microsoft Damage Control Force 🤣 https://t.co/6p6U9oAswtDec 16 19:07
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-@schestowitz: They should mention #microsoft #windows being a principal culprit, but it might upset their partner… https://t.co/0mrcQef2GYDec 16 19:07
schestowitzhttps://twitter.com/glynmoody/status/1471454395430850567Dec 16 19:08
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-@glynmoody: what a truly horrible human being... https://t.co/cjShojZkA7Dec 16 19:08
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-@schestowitz: ● NEWS ● #CommonDreams #Manchin ☞ Opinion | Will Multimillionaire Joe Manchin Help Kids Stay Out of Poverty? https://t.co/KmHLbTFEpEDec 16 19:08
schestowitzhttps://twitter.com/asssa3000gmail1/status/1471426232998891520Dec 16 19:08
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-@asssa3000gmail1: @schestowitz USD Sucks up more energy than any other currency in the world put togetherDec 16 19:08
schestowitzhttps://twitter.com/0xFreak71/status/1471421924504965121Dec 16 19:08
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-@0xFreak71: Counterterrorism, αντιτρομοκρατική, δηλαδή πώς θα κατασκοπεύουμε όλους τους άσχετους πολίτες. https://t.co/omrxJStJ2tDec 16 19:08
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-@schestowitz: ● NEWS ● #TheHill #Privacy #Surveillance ☞ #Zoom joins counterterrorism tech group https://t.co/IL7diBdtsxDec 16 19:08
schestowitzGyroGen(TM) (@GyroWaveGen_TM): "Less than even an expert witness gets paid! WAY too cheap for a multi-million dollar lawsuit where the lawyers get several million, win or lose! If prior art is the key to success then the reward for producing it should be at least $50K -$100K! No law firm would do it for less!" | nitter ⚓ https://nitter.eu/GyroWaveGen_TM/status/1471316779226050568 ䷉ #nitter | more in http://schestowitz.com/2021/12/16/#latestDec 16 19:08
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-nitter.eu | GyroGen(TM) (@GyroWaveGen_TM): "Less than even an expert witness gets paid! WAY too cheap for a multi-million dollar lawsuit where the lawyers get several million, win or lose! If prior art is the key to success then the reward for producing it should be at least $50K -$100K! No law firm would do it for less!" | nitterDec 16 19:09
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-schestowitz.com | Social Control Media PostsDec 16 19:09
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Techrights-secok, congratulations in advanceDec 16 20:14
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