Discord's crackdown on Nintendo Switch emulator devs, Open Home Foundation news, the pitfalls of crypto funding for open source, the debate between Windows and Linux users, interesting FOSS projects in space, and a sponsor shoutout to Entroware for Ubuntu computers.
Using Discord for open source communities can lead to account control issues, consider transitioning to more stable platforms like Rocket Chat.
Open Home Foundation signals a positive shift in home automation, focusing on interoperability and user experience improvements.
Deep dives
Discord's Impact on Open Source Communities
Using Discord as the foundation for open source communities can lead to lack of control over accounts and potential shutdowns. Transitioning to platforms like Rocket Chat may provide more stability. The challenges of navigating Discord's numerous servers, channels, and generational differences in its usage are highlighted. The speaker expresses a love-hate relationship with Discord and its time-consuming nature.
Implications of the Open Home Foundation for Home Automation
The establishment of the Open Home Foundation signals a potential evolution in home automation technology. The foundation aims to enhance interoperability and advance the usability of smart home devices. Collaborations with companies like Akara, focusing on Zigbee and Matter technologies, indicate a promising direction for Home Assistant. Despite the complexity of Home Assistant, improvements in documentation and user experience are anticipated.
Navigating Opinions in the Tech Community
Discussions around users' preferences for operating systems demonstrate the need for respectful engagement in tech conversations. Advocacy for Linux should be inclusive and supportive, rather than imposing opinions on users of other systems. Encouraging a balanced dialogue and recognizing individual choices regarding technology usage can foster a more welcoming tech community. The importance of understanding and respecting differing preferences in tech usage is emphasized.
More bad news for Nintendo Switch emulators shows the risks of using Discord for open source communities, great news in the home automation world, further proof that crypto nonsense isn’t the answer to funding open source, why telling Windows users to switch to Linux is counterproductive, and yet more FOSS in space. With guest host popey from Linux Matters.
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