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Late Night Linux

Late Night Linux – Episode 278

Apr 22, 2024
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.
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Quick takeaways

  • 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.

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