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Aug 17, 2025 Discover the clash of personalities affecting Linux kernel development and its impact on users. Delve into Ubuntu's bold approach with 'Dangerous' Desktop Images and the thrilling release of SyncThing 2.0. Explore how Z-Wave is thriving in smart homes, thanks to a dedicated community. Tune into insights on the newly optimized desktop setup using Hyperland and the creation of the innovative Brunch OS. Plus, hear about exciting projects in podcasting aiming to improve connectivity and audience interaction.
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People Decisions Can Block Technical Progress
- Personality conflicts can block major technical contributions to Linux even when the code is strong.
- Chris Fisher argues BcacheFS risks being excluded over conduct, not technical merit.
Use Dangerous Images For Spike Development
- Use 'dangerous' daily images to let developers test cutting-edge snaps without affecting stable releases.
- Canonical's spike images let teams focus six-week sprints on features using edge channel snaps.
SyncThing 2.0 Is A Major Internal Shift
- SyncThing 2.0 modernizes internals and CLI while switching to SQLite for the database.
- Expect one-time migrations, logging changes, and dropped prebuilt binaries for older platforms.