Nils Buchner, a prominent member of the Ubuntu Matrix Council, dives into the exciting world of the Matrix communication platform. They discuss Canonical’s design choices in implementing Matrix and how it enhances community engagement. The chat also touches on the potential of repurposing technology to support underprivileged populations. Plus, Noah shares updates on his solar project and open-source solutions for solar energy, adding a fresh twist to the tech talk!
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Help Bridge The Digital Divide
Pair unused laptops with those in need through shelters or food banks to bridge the digital divide.
Reload older computers with user-friendly distros like Endless OS before the Windows 11 TPM 2.0 deadline in October 2025.
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Open Source Meets Solar Tech
Victron's open-source commitment and CAN bus tech allow flexible, reliable solar monitoring without reliance on proprietary apps.
Their modular design separates charge controlling from monitoring for easier maintenance and scalability.
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Minimalism and Reproducible Workflows
Using minimalism, reproducibility, and automation like Ansible or NixOS enables fast restore and consistent workstation setups.
Troubleshoot non-auto-mounting USB drives and dark themes in NixOS by seeking community configs and advice.
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This week we dig into why and how Canonical designed and implemented Matrix. Noah gives an update to his solar project, and discovers some open source solutions for solar!
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