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The importance of reconnecting with old friends was highlighted as a crucial part of scaling in the Linux community.
Tailscale's secure networking capabilities were praised for creating a private mesh network across devices for enhanced privacy.
The hosts shared their fun-filled journey from Seattle to California, showcasing moments of laughter, camaraderie, and packing challenges.
The Scale conference was commended for its community-driven environment, devoid of corporate influences, fostering interactions with open-source enthusiasts.
Simple and customizable configuration templates by MisterIO 77 on GitHub serve as valuable resources for setting up NixOS, Home Manager, and Flakes.
Deep dives
Noah Chelye from the ASNO program joins for a special reunion episode
Noah Chelye from the ASNO program joined the hosts for a special reunion episode, emphasizing the importance of catching up with old friends as part of scaling. The episode highlighted the camaraderie and connections formed during the reunion.
Tailscale: Programmable Networking for a Secure Connection
Tailscale, a sponsor of the show, was promoted for its fast and secure networking capabilities powered by the noise protocol. The hosts highlighted Tailscale's ability to create a flat mesh network across various devices for increased privacy and security.
Preparations and Excitement for a Journey from Seattle to California
The hosts shared their excitement and preparations for a journey from Seattle to California, detailing moments like picking up Wes, laughter-filled car rides, and shared anecdotes of packing challenges, reflecting a mix of anticipation and cheerfulness.
Scale Conference Experience: Community-Based and Non-Corporate Environment
The hosts reflected on their experience at the Scale conference, emphasizing its community-based and non-corporate atmosphere. They highlighted interactions with open-source project contributors and enthusiasts, appreciating the accessibility and lack of corporate agendas at the event.
Config Templates for NixOS, Home Manager, and Flakes
Discover a collection of simple and documented configuration templates by MisterIO 77 on GitHub. These templates serve as a starting point for setting up NixOS, Home Manager, and Flakes, offering boilerplate examples that can be customized to suit individual needs.
Meeting the High Demand for Stickers at Scale
Golden Dragon assisted in providing stickers to meet the high demand at Scale. Attendees particularly enjoyed stickers like 'Hawks Strike' recognized as a technical term relating to managing noisy power supplies with tactical precision.
Memorable Encounters and Celebrity Moments at Scale
Gene Bean boosted in to share the excitement of meeting boosters in person at Scale, comparing the experience to meeting celebrities. The lively interaction and connections made with boosters made the event a memorable and engaging experience for all.
Celebrating Fountain Earnings and Interaction at Scale
During the live stream at Scale, a record number of 50 boosters contributed a total of 406,421 sats, showcasing the community's support and engagement. Fountain users like Frank from Germany demonstrated their dedication and interaction through their earnings and boosts in real time.
Upcoming Coastal Adventure and Extended Stay in Vancouver
Plans for an early week coastal road trip from California to Washington were discussed, with Brent possibly extending his stay to explore Vancouver further. The itinerary includes engaging road experiences and potential picket line encounters at the hotel, highlighting the exciting adventures ahead.
Acknowledgement of Fountain and Member Support at Scale
Expressing gratitude for the behind-the-scenes work of the Fountain team at Scale demonstrated the collaborative efforts that enriched the live stream experience. The interactive boosts showcased the community's generous support and active engagement, emphasizing the collective efforts that enhance the show's quality and coverage.
Flox — Create development environments with all the dependencies you need and easily share them with colleagues. Work consistently across the entire software lifecycle.
flox on GitHub — Developer environments you can take with you.
foss-north — foss-north is a free / open source conference covering both software and hardware from the technical perspective. We provide a meeting place for the Nordic foss communities and will bring together great speakers with great audiences.
An Open Letter from NixOS Users Against MIC Sponsorship — Several members of the community are uneasy with the current happenings around the North American Gathering aimed at NixOS Users and its community (also known as NixCon [sic] NA).
