In this episode, the hosts discuss the criticism of desktop Linux, improvements in Snap support across Linux distributions, Mozilla's focus on AI, OpenAI's legal business model, and the upcoming release of Plasma 6.
The Raspberry Pi 5 has the potential to push consumer Linux forward into a more usable state by improving its capability as a main computer.
Canonical's focus on cross-distribution support for snap packages can lead to overall improvement in the packaging ecosystem and provide more choice in software delivery.
Deep dives
Raspberry Pi 5 as a main computer
The podcast discusses using a Raspberry Pi 5 as a main computer and analyzes its capability in comparison to other hardware. The speaker mentions that Linux is a stack of independently developed software projects that barely work together and highlights the importance of the arm version of Linux and projects like the SR Hellenix project for Apple Silicon Macs in improving the situation. The Raspberry Pi 5 is considered as a hardware that has the potential to push consumer Linux forward into a more usable state.
Canonical improving snap support
The podcast covers Canonical's plans to work on improving snap support across Linux distributions. It mentions the return of an experienced developer to the snap team and emphasizes the focus on cross-distribution support. The speakers discuss the potential impact of this move, mentioning the competition with Flatpak and the need for more choice in the packaging ecosystem. They highlight the benefits of investment in different packaging technologies, stating that it can lead to overall improvement in the field.
OpenAI's use of copyrighted materials
The podcast delves into the controversy surrounding OpenAI's use of copyrighted materials in their AI models, resulting in legal actions from publishers and authors. The episode presents differing arguments on whether this usage is acceptable or not. Some argue that OpenAI's use of copyrighted materials is essential for training AI models, while others criticize the lack of a legal business model and the issue of making money from other people's work without adequate compensation. The discussion highlights the complexity and potential consequences of AI models and the need for ensuring fairness and balance in intellectual property rights.
Félim gets angry about someone criticising desktop Linux, Snaps are going to be better on distros that aren’t Ubuntu, Mozilla wants to lead the way in making AI open, OpenAI admits it doesn’t have a legal business model, and Plasma 6 is almost here.
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Entroware
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