Brent shares his experiences with getting a new laptop and his excitement for an upcoming conference. They discuss a new build project and invite listeners to join. The speaker talks about their tiredness and exciting conversations at a meetup in Germany. They discuss their impressions of a new laptop and a Linode sponsorship. They mention a fundraising campaign for an event and the concept of a minimum viable garage PC. They explore the rise of podcasting 2.0 and open-source NVIDIA drivers. They discuss value for value music podcasting and self-hosting options. They explore peer-to-peer networking, Nvidia's usage, X86 emulation, and show support. They discuss the pros and cons of the Neo Store app and introduce Obtainium as a trusted central repository for downloading applications.
Brent is impressed with the modular design and availability of replacement parts of his new framework laptop, aligning with his preference for sustainable technology.
The hosts discuss creating a simple and low-maintenance workstation for garage or note-taking purposes, exploring hardware and software options, and seeking audience feedback.
The new app Zap allows developers to send or boost maintainers of their dependencies over the lightning network, promoting the value-for-value model within the developer community.
Deep dives
Brent's new framework laptop and adventures in Berlin
Brent has finally gotten his hands on a new framework laptop, which he has been considering since the first model was released. He has already taken it apart and put it back together, with the laptop becoming a central conversation piece during a meetup. Brent is especially impressed with the modular design and the availability of replacement parts, which aligns with his preference for sustainable and long-lasting technology. He is excited about his new laptop and plans to share more about his experiences with it in the future.
The concept of a minimum viable garage PC or notes machine
The hosts discuss the idea of creating a simple and low-maintenance workstation for garage or note-taking purposes. They explore various hardware options, such as using an affordable B-LINK PC with Linux, repurposing an old Yoga ThinkPad, or even using a thin client that connects to a cloud instance. They also consider the software stack, including the choice between physical or virtual setups and different desktop environments like Sway or Plasma. The hosts ask for audience feedback on their preferred hardware and software setups for such a project.
The introduction of Zap, an app for lightning network transactions
A new app called Zap is introduced, allowing developers to send or boost maintainers of their dependencies over the lightning network with sats during development. It offers an alternative way of supporting open-source projects and promotes the value-for-value model within the developer community.
The launch of Blog Index, a community-based initiative
The hosts announce the launch of the Blog Index, a community-driven project inspired by the Podcast Index that aims to bring value-for-value and boost functionality to blogging. 25% of active podcast feeds already utilize aspects of the Podcasting 2.0 namespace. The hosts encourage others to get involved and consider adopting these namespaces in their blogs.
The Importance of Open Source NVIDIA Driver
Although the GPU compute world relies on NVIDIA's proprietary CUDA API, having an open-source NVIDIA driver is still significant. It makes the process of setting up a Linux system smoother and more functional, allowing users to focus on their intended tasks without the hassle of installing and configuring the NVIDIA driver.
Challenges and Progress of BCACHFS
BCACHFS, a promising file system, has faced pushback from Linus Torvalds due to concerns over its adherence to upstream protocols. Linus emphasizes the need for proper maintenance and collaboration within the kernel community. While there are challenges to overcome, BCACHFS continues to evolve, with hopes of eventual inclusion in future kernel releases.
Brent's new Framework laptop has been torn apart and put back together again. We'll find out if it's up to his standards. Plus, we're kicking off a new build.
Framework — The time has come for consumer electronics products that are designed to last: products that give you back the power to upgrade, customize, and repair them. We’re excited for the opportunity to fix the consumer electronics industry together.
The Blog Index — TheGoldenDragon and I have hashed out some basic ideas about what Boost 4 Blogs should be and in a moment of glory I decided to mimic The Podcast Index by registering blogindex.org!
Linus Torvalds Comments On Bcachefs Prospects For Linux 6.6 — That very much means *NOT* continuing this "I'll just do it my way". You need to show that you can work with others, that you can work within the framework of upstream, and that not every single thread you get into becomes an argument.
Box64 — Linux Userspace x86_64 Emulator with a twist, targeted at ARM64 Linux devices.
Podcasting 2.0 Top 100 (Music) — This chart is a ranking of the music tracks played on podcasts that have been boosted the most over the last 7 days. It is recalculated hourly. Thank you to Nathan Gathright for the page design. ❤
Neo-Store — An F-Droid client with modern UI and an arsenal of extra features.
Obtainium — Get Android App Updates Directly From the Source.
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