Great work done by the 2024 Google Summer of Code contributors working on Debian! Read all about their experience here: outreach-team.pages.debian.net… #debian #gsoc

O státních svátcích v Česku a Nizozemsku

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Po dvanácti letech od doby, co jsem začal navštěvovat setkání komunity RIPE jsem se konečně dočkal a setkání RIPE 89 se na přelomu října a listopadu 2024 uskutečnilo v Praze. Jako zaměstnanec RIPE NCC, který zároveň mluví česky a zná jak hostitele (CZ.NIC)…

[Blog Post] The 2024 AppleVis Community Survey: A Summary of the Results and Looking Ahead applevis.com/blog/2024-applevi…

Bits from the DPL: Dear Debian community,

this is Bits from DPL for October. In addition to a summary of my
recent activities, I aim to include newsworthy developments within
Debian that might be of interest to the broader community. I believe
this provides valuable insights and foster a sense of connection across
our diverse projects. Also, I welcome your feedback on the format and
focus of these Bits, as community input helps shape their value.

Ada Lovelace Day… bits.debian.org/2024/11/bits-f…

The Mozilla Foundation lays off 30% of its employees and tells staff in an email that it is eliminating its advocacy and global programs divisions (Zack Whittaker/TechCrunch)

techcrunch.com/2024/11/05/mozi…
techmeme.com/241105/p22#a24110…

20 Minute Tech Tips: FS Companion

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In this episode, we introduce you to FS Companion—a game-changing AI assistant designed to help JAWS users ask questions about JAWS-related tasks with ease and efficiency. Join hosts Liz and Rachel as they guide you through FS Companion’s practical…

A look at VMware one year after Broadcom's acquisition: some customers say costs have risen 300%, Broadcom stopped selling perpetual VMware licenses, and more (Scharon Harding/Ars Technica)

arstechnica.com/information-te…
techmeme.com/241031/p23#a24103…

[Podcast] AppleVis Extra 101: Future Echoes - In conversation with the team behind Echo Vision smart glasses applevis.com/podcasts/applevis…

Starlink Mini review: super compact and light, can be powered by a small power bank, installs quickly at new locations, but Wi-Fi range is sometimes a concern (Thomas Ricker/The Verge)

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techmeme.com/241030/p31#a24103…

Q&A with scientists Charley Kline and Bill Duvall, who sent the first Arpanet message in 1969, on what the internet has become, lessons from Arpanet, and more (Scott Nover/BBC)

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Sources: Chinese hackers targeted phones used by Trump family members and Biden admin and State Dept. officials; audio communications may have been captured (New York Times)

nytimes.com/2024/10/29/us/poli…
techmeme.com/241029/p32#a24102…

[Blog Post] Apple Introduces Redesigned Mac Mini, Updates iMac and Mac Accessories applevis.com/blog/apple-introd…

Apple unveils a Mac mini with a much smaller design, M4 and M4 Pro options, two front-facing USB-C ports, up to 64GB of RAM, and more, shipping Nov. 8 for $599+ (Chris Welch/The Verge)

theverge.com/2024/10/29/242815…
techmeme.com/241029/p16#a24102…