●● IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 ●● ● Jun 18 [00:55] *lightbringer has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [00:58] *MinceR` (~lb@iyhwsi75rjzuq.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jun 18 [01:05] *MinceR` is now known as lightbringer [01:47] *quixotic_crimson_bee (~quixotic_@freenode-dc2.h38.698882.IP) has joined #techbytes [01:48] quixotic_crimson_bee You can reach me on +44-7599248843 or maddyczura@gmail.com or madeleine.czura@arcadis.com anytime! [01:48] quixotic_crimson_bee Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/maddy-czura [01:48] quixotic_crimson_bee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddy_czura/ [01:48] quixotic_crimson_bee Address: Top Floor, 164 Plashet Road, London, United Kingdom, E13 0QT [01:49] *quixotic_crimson_bee (~quixotic_@freenode-dc2.h38.698882.IP) has left #techbytes ● Jun 18 [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jxw52n47 [05:27] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jxw52n47 ) [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] "" [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] I'm in that pushing 60 category and technically just about ready to retire. And I have not had a decent raise in 15 years - so much so that with inflation factored in, i earn less now than I did 15 years ago, despite being in a similar role and way better at it now than I was back then. And also despite having leadership and decision making skills way beyond countless people who are one and two levels above me in the company. [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] So there is no way that I won't try to correct that serious and ongoing wrong via a substantial severance payment, however long the legal battle for that might be. Hope that explains to you younger people why some of us older ones don't "just retire". [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] 5 hours ago by Owed more than you would imagine [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] | 1 reaction (+1/-0) | Reply [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] Post ID: @gv+1jxw52n47 [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] 0 [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] It would be so great to be laid off. Feels like everyone 40 and up is fired for performance [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] 8 hours ago by Anonymous [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] | 2 reactions (+1/-1) | Reply [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] Post ID: @g6+1jxw52n47 [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] +5 [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] @fn [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] I don't disagree with you... just waiting for the axe... I will probably retire anyway then, so I don't really care! [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] For anyone that is 50+ or pushing 60, and still at IBM, you should be in a good financial position, and it should not matter if you get the axe or not. Sure, it would be nice to be able to milk IBM for a few more years... [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] 10 hours ago by Anonymous [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] | 7 reactions (+6/-1) | Reply [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] Post ID: @ft+1jxw52n47 [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] +3 [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] @f8 [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] The recession is here already - contrary to the positive news that comes out daily from Washington, the Government and private companies are cutting employees, consumer spending is down and FUD prevails on the sidewalks. Restaurants, clothing stores, vacation outlets etc. are all feeling the pain and many going out of business. How many tech companies are actively hiring as they were before and during Covid-19 ? How many are still [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] actively recruiting remote employees ? Suggest that you get your resume ready and start sending it out before the proverbial axe makes an appearance. The IBM Grim Reaper doesn't wait for anyone or anything and you can't escape - it's like death and taxes. [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] 11 hours ago by Anonymous [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] | 5 reactions (+4/-1) | Reply [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] Post ID: @fn+1jxw52n47 [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] +7 [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] The job market su-ks... It is not time to get laid off. You may want to leave IBM if you can secure a job somewhere else. [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] A recession is coming, it is overdue. [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] 13 hours ago by Anonymous [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] | 7 reactions (+7/-0) | Reply [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] Post ID: @f8+1jxw52n47 [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] +2 [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] Is the job market that good that you want to get RA'd? I don't think so. [05:27] schestowitz[TR3] " ● Jun 18 [08:48] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes ● Jun 18 [09:02] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [09:30] *rianne_ (~rianne@qiysgnj2chdjg.irc) has joined #techbytes [09:30] *asusbox (~rianne@qiysgnj2chdjg.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jun 18 [11:21] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes ● Jun 18 [14:09] schestowitz[TR3]
When Red Buttons Aren't Enough
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GCP has an internal service called Service Control, which handles policy checks like authorization and quotas for the GCP APIs. A data-dependent bug was introduced into this service that caused it to crash and fail closed when a particular code-path was reached; this code path could be exercised by a Google-driven global quota policy change. Since the bad code path was data-dependent, it was [14:09] schestowitz[TR3] never exercised as this change gradually rolled out to production it was triggered all-at-once, globally, when a new global quota policy version was applied.

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This matches some of the provisional rumors (later ~confirmed) that the outage was related to IAM.

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    Notepad Next 0.12 Adds Custom Toolbars, Multi-Shortcuts
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    Notepad Next, a modern and lightweight cross-platform open-source code editor inspired by Notepad++, has just released its latest version, 0.12. The new version introduces the ability to customize the toolbar, allowing users to tailor the interface to their needs.

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    Arch Linux Shifts to Pure WoW64 Builds for Wine and Wine-Staging
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    For those unfamiliar, WoW64 (Windows-on-Windows 64-bit) is a Windows subsystem that allows 32-bit applications to run on 64-bit versions of Windows.

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    But what caused the change? Traditionally, many Linux distros built separate 32-bit and 64-bit Wine packages. But with pure WoW64 builds, you can install just one 64-bit Wine that can still run both 64-bit and 32-bit Windows apps.

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    Git 2.50 Lands: Say Goodbye to Recursive Merges Engine
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    Git 2.50 addresses these issues with a new, clear-cut option called --combine-cruft-below-size. This tool allows users to efficiently combine smaller cruft packs, significantly improving repository hygiene over time.

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    KDE Plasma 6.3.5 Set to Debut with Debian 13
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    We announced in early March that the Trixie release would include the KDE Plasma 6.3.5 desktop environmentand now thats officially confirmed. The plasma-desktop 6.3.5 package set has been migrated to the Debian Testing branch, which will become the final Debian 13 release once all remaining bugs are resolved.

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    KDE Plasma 6.4 Desktop Environment Released, This Is Whats New
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    One of the standout features in this update is enhanced tiling support, which now allows users to set up different window layouts for each virtual desktop. Need a clean two-pane setup for work? A centered arrangement for media? No problemPlasma adapts to your preferences seamlessly.

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    KDE Plasma 6.4 desktop introduces better visuals, smart widgets, a redesigned Spectacle, and adaptive tiling per virtual desktop.
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