Episode 519: This is a “hit by pitch”
Software Defined Talk
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Marmite vs. Peanut Butter: Snack Preferences Explored
In this chapter, the speakers discuss the acquired taste of Marmite, comparing it to American favorites like peanut butter while sharing personal anecdotes. The conversation further explores cultural differences in snack preferences, highlighting the unique tastes of Australians and Americans.
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This week, we discuss Zenoss finally getting acquired, Databricks buying Neon, and the debut of WizOS. Plus, updates on OpenAI, Google, Apple—and hot takes on Marmite, Vegemite, and Emacs.
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Runner-up Titles
- Vegemite is still bad
- You’re probably eating it
- It’s a bold statement
- This episode’s all about us
- Pendantic is my jam
- They tell you they’re making “calculated bets”
- Rupert
- SlackGPT
- No one knows anything, do everything
Rundown
- Marmite Rice Cakes
- M&A
- Introducing WizOS: Securing Wiz from the ground up with hardened, near-zero-CVE container base images.
- Checking on OpenAI
- Checking in on Google
- Checking on Apple
- emacs — Matt Gemmell
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- NDC Oslo, May 21st-23th, Coté speaking.
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- Brandon: Sinners
- Matt: Devs — first recommended by Brandon on episode 223
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