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GNU/Linux

Audiocasts/Shows

=> ↺ The TLLTS Podcast ☛ 2023-08-10 [Older] The Linux Link Tech Show Episode 1014

=> ↺ 2023-08-09 [Older] FLOSS Weekly 744: A Chill Pirate Lawyer – Damien Riehl, Open Source and Legal Rights

=> ↺ mintCast Podcast ☛ mintCast 418 – In Memoriam: Kevin Mitnick

• First up in the news: Mint Monthly News, Fedora Asahi Remix debuts, Wine 8.13 releases, Debian makes RISC-V official, Inkscape 1.3 released, Canonical seizes LXD maintenance, Google will start deleting inactive accounts in December, Google does something “dangerous” to chromium, ChromeOS splits browser from OS, Derrick Wong leaves XFS,

=> ↺ 2023-08-10 [Older] Enterprise Linux Security Episode 71 – Internet DRM

=> ↺ 2023-08-12 New CPU flaws, Plasma 6 & GNOME 45, SUSE & Oracle team up: Linux & Open Source News

=> ↺ 2023-08-12 MX Linux 23 Out Now! Why is MX Ranked #1 From The Last FIVE YEARS? (UNDISPUTED)

=> ↺ 2023-08-12 Basic Linux Concepts – What Is A “Distro”?

=> ↺ 2023-08-12 NVIDIAs New Open Source Vulkan Driver Is Here

=> ↺ 2023-08-11 The Steam Deck is FINALLY coming to retail in NORTH AMERICA

=> ↺ 2023-08-11 PCLinuxOS 2023.07 overview | The Boomer Distribution

=> ↺ 2023-08-10 [Older] How to install Godot game engine on Debian 12

=> ↺ 2023-08-10 [Older] Debian 12.0.0 “Bookworm” Quick Overview #shorts

=> ↺ 2023-08-10 [Older] Chrome OS Becomes Less Of A Meme Operating System

=> ↺ 2023-08-10 [Older] First Look At Rhino Linux With The Unicorn Desktop

=> ↺ 2023-08-09 [Older] Linus Torvalds Is Sick Of AMD’s fTPM Nonsense

=> ↺ 2023-08-09 [Older] FLATPAK EXPLAINED: Theming, permissions, command line, browser installs…

=> ↺ 2023-08-08 [Older] Vim: The Most Important Text Editor On Linux

=> ↺ 2023-08-08 [Older] Qtile Is My New (Old) Window Manager

=> ↺ 2023-08-08 [Older] How to install Sublime Text on Debian 12

=> ↺ 2023-08-07 [Older] How to install MX Linux 23

=> ↺ 2023-08-07 [Older] The WORST Chat Application Ever Created!!

=> ↺ 2023-08-07 [Older] How to install Minetest on Debian 12

=> ↺ 2023-08-06 [Older] Rethinking The Ubuntu Linux Desktop Installer

=> ↺ 2023-08-06 [Older] How to install Inkscape on Debian 12

=> ↺ 2023-08-06 [Older] ChromeOS becomes a Linux distro, GNOME Activities changes, Mint 21.3: Linux & Open Source News

Kernel Space

=> ↺ LWN ☛ Linux 6.5-rc6 [LWN.net]

Applications

=> ↺ Linux Links ☛ Updating Recommended Linux Software: Our Plans

• We share our plans regarding updates to our recommended free and open source Linux software.

=> ↺ Linux Links ☛ Alternatives to popular CLI tools: less

• This article spotlights alternative tools to less. All of the tools are free and open source and sport a command-line interface.

=> ↺ Linux Links ☛ Alternatives to popular CLI tools: compress

• This article spotlights alternative tools to compress, a utility that reduces the size of files.

Instructionals/Technical

=> ↺ SANS ☛ DShield Sensor Monitoring with a Docker ELK Stack [Guest Diary], (Sat, Aug 12th)

• Using an ELK (elasticsearch logstash kibana) or Elastic Stack is a great way to get a high-level view of what is being seen with your DShield [1] honeypot.

• For those who don’t already have a dedicated ELK stack or are just looking for a way to monitor your honeypot from a separate device (in my case, I didn’t want to put more holes in my internal firewall), follow this step-by-step guide to get up and running quickly.

• First of we need to get logs from the honeypot configured to use an ELK beat, if you want a great guide on collecting all the logs see this diary [2] posted on the ISC page.

• This is an ELK (Elasticsearch Logstash Kibana) stack that is setup to monitor logs from a DShield honeypot.

=> ↺ The New Stack ☛ Deploy Etherpad for an In-House Alternative to Google Docs

• If your developers (or any team in your business) need to make use of an in-house solution to house things

=> ↺ APNIC ☛ QUIC timers don’t work well

• Guest Post: What’s wrong with RFC 9002?

=> ↺ APNIC ☛ Measuring NXDOMAIN responses

• Answering difficult questions about NXDOMAIN responses on recursive resolvers.

=> ↺ Ubuntu Handbook ☛ New PPA for Installing Audio Recorder in Ubuntu 23.04 | 23.10

• For those who want to install the simple Audio Recorder application in Ubuntu 23.04 and next Ubuntu 23.10, here’s new Ubuntu PPA. Audio Recorder is a free open-source GTK3 audio recording application for Linux. It has a stupid simple user interface, while can record any sound from your computer.

=> ↺ Linux Hint ☛ How to Use a Non-Breaking Hyphen in HTML?

• The non-breaking hyphen can be utilized inside the HTML tag using HTML codes of “‑”, HEX codes of “‑”, or using CSS code of “\2011”.

=> ↺ Own HowTo ☛ How to Install KDE Plasma on Debian 12 “Bookworm”

• KDE Plasma is a desktop environment built by KDE, it is one of the most popular Desktop environments that you can use on Linux.

=> ↺ Efficiency Unleashed: Streamlining Operations with Ansible’s Task Serialization Techniques

• As businesses grow, their IT infrastructure can become complex and difficult to manage. The process of configuring, deploying, and maintaining servers and applications can be time-consuming and prone to errors.

=> ↺ Demystifying Debugging Code Execution in Ansible: Techniques for Effective Troubleshooting and Error Resolution

=> ↺ Mastering Module Development: A Guide to Extending Ansible’s Functionality

=> ↺ Unleashing the Power of Plugins: Building Custom Features in Ansible

=> ↺ Harnessing Dynamic Inventory Plugins: Deep Dive into Dynamic Infrastructure Management with Ansible

=> ↺ Becoming an Ansible Contributor: How to Contribute and Shape the Future of Automation

=> ↺ Seamless Upgrades: Mastering In-Place Upgrades with Ansible

=> ↺ Scaling Made Easy: Expanding and Contracting with Ansible’s Dynamic Infrastructure Management

=> ↺ Accelerating Development: Failing Fast with Ansible for Efficient Troubleshooting

=> ↺ Smooth Transitions: Minimizing Disruptions with Ansible’s Zero-Downtime Deployment Strategies

Distributions and Operating Systems

New Releases

Alpine 3.15.10, 3.16.7, 3.17.5 and 3.18.3 releasedThe Alpine Linux project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of new stable releases:3.15.103.16.73.17.53.18.3Those releases include security fixes for openssl:CVE-2023-2975CVE-2023-3446CVE-2023-3817

=> ↺ Window Maker Live 0.95.9-0

=> ↺ Snal 1.29 is out

=> ↺ Please welcome /e/OS 1.13!

• We are proud to deliver the /e/OS 1.13. Enjoy all the new features and improvements it embeds! We embedded some improvements! App lounge – Categories allows to discover way more apps. If users have to use a Google account, they’re advised to use a Google account without any important data. Account added via Calendar can be used within a couple of minute. Translations – Gallery, Music, Advanced Privacy. Software updates – We merged bug fixes and security updates from LineageOS 19.1 source code. FP4 Firmware – Bumped firmware with the May update (FP4.SP29.B.069.20230510).Third-Party App support: we addressed some issues with in-app Maps display; we resolved an issue with a large number of markers on the map; we addressed some issues about network location

Devices/Embedded

=> ↺ Tom’s Hardware ☛ Raspberry Pi Scans Fridge for Food and Recommends Recipes

• Simon is using a Raspberry Pi to scan his refrigerator for ingredients and recommend recipes based on what’s inside.

=> ↺ FSFE ☛ 2023-08-07 [Older] Unleash the potential of your phone: Rooting your device does not void its warranty

Open Hardware/Modding

=> ↺ SparkFun Electronics ☛ 2023-08-11 [Older] LTE GNSS, MicroMod, and You!

=> ↺ SparkFun Electronics ☛ 2023-08-10 [Older] SparkFun Joins Silicon Labs and Elektor For Matter Webinar

Mobile Systems/Mobile Applications

=> ↺ SlashGear ☛ 5 Of The Best Apps To Watch Free Movies On Android

=> ↺ SlashGear ☛ Waze Vs. Google Maps: The Best Navigation App For Android Auto

=> ↺ Make Use Of ☛ Does Turning Your Android Phone Off Protect You From Malware?

=> ↺ Make Use Of ☛ What Happens if You Don’t Sign In to a Google Account on Android?

=> ↺ Giz China ☛ Lost Your Android Password? Here’s How to Unlock It

=> ↺ SlashGear ☛ How To Uninstall Apps On Android Auto

=> ↺ CNX Software ☛ Ugoos AM8 Plus – A true 8K TV box powered by Amlogic S928X-J processor

• Ugoos AM8 Plus is a true 8K TV box based on Amlogic S928X-J penta-core Cortex-A76/A55 processor with Dolby Vision and Dolby Audio support that should become available in the next few weeks or months. If you search for an 8K TV box on the web, you’ll find plenty of listings for 4K TV boxes incapable of 8K video output, but Ugoos AM8 Plus will be a true 8K TV box capable of both video playback and output up to 8Kp60 thanks to the Amlogic S928X processor which we previously found announced in IPTV/OTT devices for operators from SDMC and SEI Robotics, as well as more recently in an 8K TV box board.

Free, Libre, and Open Source Software

Programming/Development

=> ↺ Medevel ☛ Satori: HTML/ CSS to SVG Converter

• Enlightened library to convert HTML and CSS to SVG

=> ↺ Evan Hahn ☛ How to set the (deprecated) valign attribute with JavaScript

• Recently, I wanted to set the deprecated valign attribute using JavaScript. (I wouldn’t normally do this, but I was working on a code golfing challenge.)

=> ↺ New update: Advanced Bash-Scripting Guide

=> ↺ Rlang ☛ Reproducible data science with Nix, part 4 — So long, {renv} and Docker, and thanks for all the fish

• For this blog post, I also made a youtube video that goes over roughly the same ideas, but the blog post is more detailed as I explain the contents of default.nix files, which I don’t do in the video.

Perl / Raku

=> ↺ Perl ☛ 2023-08-08 [Older] Perl Weekly Challenge 229: Lexicographic Order

=> ↺ Perl ☛ 2023-08-08 [Older] Perl Weekly Challenge 229: Two out of Three

=> ↺ Perl ☛ 2023-08-07 [Older] Foswiki-2.1.8 has been released

=> ↺ DEV Community ☛ 2023-08-07 [Older] Elizabeth Mattijsen: Syntactic Changes (Part 3 of 3)

Python

=> ↺ TecAdmin ☛ Understanding Case Sensitivity in Python

• Python, one of the most widely-used programming languages, is known for its simplicity and readability. However, as is the case with many languages, it possesses unique characteristics that both novices and seasoned programmers should comprehend. One such characteristic is case sensitivity.

=> ↺ TecAdmin ☛ Performance Optimization with Pylint in Python

• Performance optimization in Python is crucial for writing efficient code, especially when building large-scale applications. While Pylint is primarily known as a tool for checking the conformity of Python code against coding standards, it also provides some useful hints that can potentially optimize performance.

Shell/Bash/Zsh/Ksh

=> ↺ TecAdmin ☛ What is Fish (Friendly Interactive SHell)?

• Fish, or the “Friendly Interactive SHell”, is a Unix shell designed with an emphasis on user-friendliness and interactive use. It was introduced in 2005 and has since gained a following due to its unique features, helpful defaults, and focus on a pleasant user experience

Leftovers

=> ↺ France24 ☛ Tony Parker brings international flair to NBA Hall of Fame enshrinement

• Fans waved a German flag and chanted Dirk Nowitzki’s name when he walked the red carpet into Symphony Hall on Saturday night for the Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. In his acceptance speech, the former Dallas big man told his parents, “Danke.”

Science

=> ↺ The Conversation ☛ 2023-08-10 [Older] Is there new physics beyond the Standard Model of particle physics? Our finding will help settle the question

=> ↺ The Conversation ☛ 2023-08-09 [Older] The new technology that is making cars easier for criminals to steal, or crash

Health/Nutrition/Agriculture

=> ↺ The Conversation ☛ 2023-08-10 [Older] How drugs can warp your sense of time

=> ↺ Green Party UK ☛ 2023-08-11 [Older] Greens call for Inglorious 12th to be cancelled after avian influenza discovery

Proprietary/Artificial Intelligence (AI)

=> ↺ Gizmodo ☛ 2023-08-08 [Older] Amazon Removes AI-Generated Books That Spoofed an Author’s Byline

Security

=> ↺ Engadget ☛ 2023-08-11 [Older] America’s original hacking supergroup creates a free framework to improve app security

=> ↺ Daniel Aleksandersen ☛ 2023-08-08 [Older] The trouble with decommissioning a used FIDO security key

=> ↺ CISA ☛ 2023-08-08 [Older] Adobe Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

=> ↺ CISA ☛ 2023-08-08 [Older] Fortinet Releases Security Update for FortiOS

=> ↺ CISA ☛ 2023-08-08 [Older] Microsoft Releases August 2023 Security Updates

=> ↺ CISA ☛ 2023-08-10 [Older] CISA Releases Twelve Industrial Control Systems Advisories

=> ↺ CISA ☛ 2023-08-10 [Older] ​Siemens Solid Edge, JT2Go, and Teamcenter Visualization

=> ↺ CISA ☛ 2023-08-10 [Older] Siemens Parasolid Installer

=> ↺ CISA ☛ 2023-08-10 [Older] ​Siemens JT Open, JT Utilities, and Parasolid

=> ↺ CISA ☛ 2023-08-10 [Older] ​Siemens Software Center

=> ↺ CISA ☛ 2023-08-10 [Older] Siemens RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW

=> ↺ CISA ☛ 2023-08-10 [Older] Siemens Parasolid and Teamcenter Visualization

=> ↺ CISA ☛ 2023-08-10 [Older] ​Resource Allocation in Siemens RUGGEDCOM

=> ↺ CISA ☛ 2023-08-10 [Older] Siemens OpenSSL RSA Decryption in SIMATIC

=> ↺ CISA ☛ 2023-08-10 [Older] ​Siemens Solid Edge SE2023

=> ↺ CISA ☛ 2023-08-10 [Older] Network Mirroring in Siemens RUGGEDCOM

=> ↺ CISA ☛ 2023-08-09 [Older] CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog

=> ↺ CISA ☛ 2023-08-08 [Older] CISA Releases Two Industrial Control Systems Advisories

=> ↺ CISA ☛ 2023-08-08 [Older] ​Schneider Electric IGSS

=> ↺ CISA ☛ 2023-08-08 [Older] ​Hitachi Energy RTU500 series

=> ↺ CISA ☛ 2023-08-07 [Older] CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog

Defence/Aggression

=> ↺ Jacobin Magazine ☛ 2023-08-08 [Older] The West’s Double Standards in the Armenian Crisis

=> ↺ Jacobin Magazine ☛ 2023-08-08 [Older] Military Spending Is Soaring, Even as Food Insecurity Reaches New Heights

=> ↺ Modern Diplomacy ☛ 2023-08-06 [Older] Xi Jinping’s vision of China’s national security

=> ↺ European Commission ☛ Bosnia and Herzegovina: Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Borrell and Commissioner Várhelyi on the 28th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide

=> ↺ RFERL ☛ Western Balkan Leaders Meet In Tirana Ahead Of October Summit On EU Membership Bids

• EU Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi said that the European Union is committed to the rapid implementation of the region’s growth strategy after meeting in Tirana on July 17 with top government officials from five Balkan countries that want to become members of the EU.

=> ↺ The Strategist ☛ A guide to Australia’s planned strike missiles

• Australia is planning to acquire a remarkable variety of strike missiles—weapons designed to hit distant surface targets. They will differ in capabilities and will variously be carried by aircraft, ships and trucks.

Environment

=> ↺ Modern Diplomacy ☛ 2023-08-11 [Older] What are the current opportunities and threats facing environmental security?

Energy/Transportation

=> ↺ International Business Times ☛ 2023-08-05 [Older] UK Government announces plans to bolster energy security and embrace renewables amid global turmoil

Wildlife/Nature

=> ↺ The Conversation ☛ 2023-08-08 [Older] The evolutionary reasons humans love pets – and nine benefits of having one

=> ↺ The Conversation ☛ 2023-08-07 [Older] How some fish learned to hide behind others to hunt – new research

=> ↺ US News And World Report ☛ 2023-08-06 [Older] Protesters Oppose Petrobras Oil Exploration Plan at Mouth of Amazon River

Finance

=> ↺ US News And World Report ☛ 2023-08-10 [Older] Analysis-Despite ‘Weak’ Accord, Amazon Summit Bolsters Call for Rich to Pay Up

Censorship/Free Speech

=> ↺ Reason ☛ Journal of Free Speech Law: “Generative Artificial Intelligence and Trade Secrecy,” by Prof. David S. Levine

• Just published, in our symposium on Artificial Intelligence and Speech; more articles from the symposium coming in the next few days.

=> ↺ Reason ☛ Journal of Free Speech Law: My “Large Libel Models? Liability for AI Output”

• Just published, in our symposium on Artificial Intelligence and Speech; more articles from the symposium coming in the next few days.

Civil Rights/Policing

=> ↺ HRW ☛ 2023-08-10 [Older] Violence against Indigenous People Overshadows Amazon Summit

=> ↺ JURIST ☛ Political activist dies under police detention in Argentina

• Facundo Molares, an independent photojournalist and committed left-wing activist associated with the now-defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), died Thursday when he suffered a heart attack while in police custody. The incident occurred during his participation in protests organized by various left-wing factions as a prelude to the national primary elections.

=> ↺ Jacobin Magazine ☛ 2023-08-12 Drug Decriminalization Policies Work — With Properly Funded Treatment Services

=> ↺ France24 ☛ Refugee photographers fight to raise awareness about plight of Rohingya in Bangladesh

• A number of talented photographers who are also residents of the world’s largest refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, in southeastern Bangladesh, are using their art to raise awareness about the plight of their people, the Rohingya. They are currently trying to raise awareness about malnutrition in the camps – a result of stricter rationing as the World Food Programme has lost resources.

=> ↺ Axios ☛ UPS workers got themselves a deal

• UPS workers are celebrating the deal their union reached with the company on Tuesday as the biggest win in a generation.

• Why it matters: The tentative five-year agreement between UPS and the Teamsters union representing more than 340,000 workers averted what would’ve been the biggest strike in decades. It will likely embolden unionized workers around the country to dig in their heels and demand higher wages and better benefits.

=> ↺ Quartz ☛ UPS avoided a major strike as Teamsters tout “historic deal”

• United Parcel Service (UPS) workers—represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters—have announced a “historic” new contract agreement with the delivery giant. The tentative five-year deal, reached just days before the existing contract was set to expire, averts the possibility of a major strike next month.

=> ↺ Federal News Network ☛ Italy rail strike strands commuters and tourists in sweltering weather at height of tourism season

• A train strike across Italy has stranded workers and tourists alike on a sweltering weekday at the peak of high tourism season. The strike on Thursday even affected some high-speed lines that are usually guaranteed during Italy’s frequent transport stoppages. Transport Minister Matteo Salvini signed a decree ordering the two-day strike be cut in half. But even that truncated stoppage forced the cancellation of service up and down the peninsula. At Milan’s main rail station, for example, eight of 20 scheduled Trenitalia trains scheduled between 10:30-11:30 a.m. were canceled.

=> ↺ YLE ☛ [Old] Consumer watchdog orders ticket refunds after bus strike

• Bus firms in some cities declined to refund customers who had purchased monthly tickets when service was disrupted. They have now been told to compensate customers affected.

=> ↺ New York Times ☛ As Hollywood Strikes Roll On, Viewers Catch Up With a TV Glut

• After years of being inundated with new shows, some are using a pause in production to finally watch all the stuff they missed when it came out.

=> ↺ RFA ☛ [Old] Myanmar military arrests 10 workers for garment factory strikes

• The detained include 2 members of a banned union.

=> ↺ teleSUR ☛ [Old] US Delivery Truck Drivers’ Nationwide Strike Imminent: The Hill

• The UPS Teamsters gave UPS a one-week notice to “exchange a stronger economic proposal” to over 340,000 employees of the shipping company.

=> ↺ NYPost ☛ [Old] Hollywood actors extend contract talks, temporarily averting strike

• The agreement gives the two sides more time to work out a deal and prevent a work stoppage that would have added to ongoing labor strife in Hollywood.

=> ↺ teleSUR ☛ [Old] Southern California Hotel Workers Strike for Higher Pay

• “…the strike is expected to last four days until the holiday concludes…”

=> ↺ New York Times ☛ [Old] How Elba Makes a Living Wage

• We’re covering a hotel strike in Los Angeles, extreme heat and an Alzheimer’s drug.

=> ↺ Quartz ☛ [Old] UPS workers resumed practicing for a strike after negotiations broke down

• UPS workers in Gardena, California, were picketing yesterday (July 6)—but the strike hasn’t started yet. It’s a practice protest. Teamsters, the union representing over 340,000 United Parcel Service (UPS) workers whose contract is due to expire on July 31, is in a deadlock with the shipping and delivery service.

=> ↺ [Old] Procurement Services preparing for potential UPS strike

• With the possibility of a UPS labor strike, Procurement Services is taking steps to minimize potential disruptions to U-M’s inbound and outbound shipping operations.

=> ↺ New York Times ☛ [Old] A UPS Strike Would Be a Mistake — and an Avoidable One

• The Teamsters and management have surprisingly strong ties.

=> ↺ teleSUR ☛ [Old] Teachers in England Stage Second Strike This Week

• Members of the National Education Union returned to the picket lines and staged local demonstrations following a previous walkout on Wednesday.

=> ↺ JURIST ☛ [Old] Barristers in Ireland are set to strike over Criminal Legal Aid fees

• Irish barristers have scheduled another in a series of protests regarding pay in relation to Criminal Legal Aid cases. The campaign, entitled “A Celebration of Failure 2” will take place outside the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin on July 14.

=> ↺ [Old] Over 2,400 municipal workers in İstanbul’s Kadıköy go on strike

• The workers demand improvements in their wages, equal status with other public employees, and reduction in tax deductions.

=> ↺ New York Times ☛ [Old] Why Are Hollywood Actors Striking? Here’s What to Know

• Here’s why Hollywood is facing its first industrywide shutdown in more than 60 years, and what it could mean for your favorite shows.

=> ↺ New York Times ☛ [Old] Fran Drescher Takes Center Stage as the Actors’ Union Leader

• Fran Drescher, who became a household name for her role on a 1990s sitcom, is now president of the union going on strike.

=> ↺ CS Monitor ☛ [Old] Hollywood actors vote to join writers in strike after talks stall

• After discussions stalled between union leadership and the industry’s major employers, the actors guild voted on Thursday to go on strike. The actors join Hollywood’s writers, who have been on strike for two months, in the first joint strike in six decades.

=> ↺ teleSUR ☛ [Old] Hollywood Actors Unite to Go on Strike After Decades

• It’s the first time that Hollywood witnessed two industry-wide strikes at the same time since 1960 and is also the first actors’ strike since 1980.

=> ↺ New York Times ☛ [Old] In Hollywood, the Strikes Are Just Part of the Problem

• The entertainment industry is trying to figure out the economics of streaming. It’s also facing angst over a tech-powered future and fighting to stay culturally dominant.

=> ↺ New York Times ☛ [Old] Actors’ Strike Won’t Halt 39 Independent Projects, SAG-AFTRA Says

• SAG-AFTRA confirmed the productions had no ties to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents big studios. More exemptions could follow.

=> ↺ New York Times ☛ [Old] In Hollywood Strike, Actors and Studios Are ‘Far Apart’ on Key Issues

• The actors’ union and the organization that bargains on behalf of the studios traded statements underscoring how much work needs to be done to reach an agreement.

=> ↺ New York Times ☛ [Old] Hollywood Directors Stand Apart From Actors’ and Writers’ Strikes

• Their union agreed to a deal with the studios last month. With actors and writers on strike, the industry is shut down anyway.

=> ↺ France24 ☛ [Old] Senegalese opponent Sonko says he has started hunger strike over arrest

• Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko said Sunday he had started a hunger strike from custody after being arrested this week.

=> ↺ [Old] Sputnik employees will go on strike

• The Journalists Union of Turkey has decided to go on strike at Sputnik in the following days if they are not able to reach an agreement with the employer of the agency.

=> ↺ teleSUR ☛ Cab Drivers Strike Leaves 5 Dead in South Africa

• On Tuesday, South African Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga ordered the immediate release of the cabs and minibuses seized by the Cape Town City Council and declared that the legislation had been “wrongly executed and applied,” according to media reports.

=> ↺ JURIST ☛ [Old] South Africa minibus taxi strike ends after deadly protests

• Five people were killed amidst a protest and labor strike by taxi drivers in South Africa over new vehicle impoundment regulations. The strike officially ended Thursday.

Internet Policy/Net Neutrality (A Tad Dated)

=> ↺ APNIC ☛ Event Wrap: PacNOG 31

• APNIC actively participated at PacNOG 31, held from 26 to 30 June in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

=> ↺ APNIC ☛ Updating APNIC’s governance structure

• The APNIC Executive Council has announced several improvements to APNIC’s governance structure.

=> ↺ APNIC ☛ Event Wrap: IPv6 Community Event

• Tuan Nguyen gave an update of IPv6 capability in Tonga at the IPv6 Community Event, held on 8 June 2023 in Nuku’alofa, Tonga.

=> ↺ APNIC ☛ Delegated domain verification

• Guest Post: When it comes to managing TLS certificates, one often-overlooked aspect is delegated domain verification.

=> ↺ APNIC ☛ Event Wrap: btNOG 10

• APNIC presented on IPv6 and SD-WAN and conducted an IPv6 workshop at btNOG 10, held from 5 to 9 June 2023 in Paro, Bhutan.

=> ↺ APNIC ☛ Privacy and networking: Part 6 — Essential questions for privacy best practices

• Guest Post: What are some best practices network operators can follow to reduce their risk?

=> ↺ APNIC ☛ [Podcast] Content vs carriage

• On the eternal tension between content and carriage, with a new twist.

=> ↺ APNIC ☛ Event Wrap: PhNOG 2023

• Shane Hermoso helped moderate the first PhNOG BoF at PhNOG 2023, held from 10 to 14 July in Makati, Philippines.

=> ↺ APNIC ☛ DNSOP at IETF 117

• An extensive summary of activity in the DNS Operations Working Group.

=> ↺ APNIC ☛ IEPG at IETF 117

• Tweaking BGP, RPKI, HBH extension headers, and more.

=> ↺ APNIC ☛ Event Wrap: npNOG 8

• Chimi Dorji presented on the status of IPv6 in the South Asian region and Nepal at npNOG 8, held from 18 to 23 June in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Monopolies

=> ↺ Engadget ☛ 2023-08-07 [Older] Amazon will reportedly meet with the FTC ahead of potential antitrust lawsuit

=> ↺ Jacobin Magazine ☛ 2023-08-07 [Older] Newly Unionized Amazon Delivery Drivers Say the Company Is Hiding Behind Subcontractors

=> ↺ Engadget ☛ 2023-08-10 [Older] Amazon is reportedly cutting most of its in-house clothing brands

Patents

=> ↺ IP Kat ☛ 2023-08-11 [Older] Bad cases make bad law: Has DABUS “the AI inventor” actually invented anything? [Ed: Conflating patents with inventions]

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