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Summaries are not the original full articles. ## BSDCan 2026 Travel Report - Patrick McEvoy DevFeed: [BSDCan 2026 Travel Report - Patrick McEvoy]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Florine Kamdem Published: 2026-07-22T05:48:02Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [FreeBSD Foundation]() Topics: [Hardware](), [Streaming](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [Discord](), [IRC]() Tags: [2026](), [ai](), [blog](), [discord](), [hardware](), [irc](), [report](), [streaming](), [travel]() ### AI overview Patrick McEvoy reports on the June 2026 FreeBSD DevSummit and BSDCan, covering event recording and streaming, hardware used, increased attention to AI integration, conference operations, attendee growth, social media coordination, and fundraising for local charities. ### Source excerpt The June 2026 FreeBSD DevSummit & BSDCan was again successfully recorded and streamed through longtime streaming sponsor ScaleEngine. The requested DevSummit 2 question microphone system kept our running around to a minimum and fit the two rows of DMS1160. We got to see CheriBSD hardware again, in fact, Brooks Davis presented from a CheriBSD box. [...] The post BSDCan 2026 Travel Report - Patrick McEvoy first appeared on FreeBSD Foundation. ## How to render timestamp with a timezone that is different from current? DevFeed: [How to render timestamp with a timezone that is different from current?]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: depesz Published: 2026-01-27T09:25:04Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [select \* from depesz;]() Topics: [timezone](), [PostgreSQL](), [DateTime]() Tags: [formatting](), [how-to](), [irc](), [postgresql](), [timestamptz](), [timezone](), [to-char](), [uncategorized](), [utc]() ### AI overview A PostgreSQL tutorial explaining why timestamptz values are displayed in the client's local timezone and how to render a timestamp with an offset for another timezone. It presents a custom function that returns text, preserves the client timezone, and optionally applies to_char formatting. ### Source excerpt This question appeared on IRC, and while I wasn't there while it happened, it caught my eye: " Can I not render this with timezone offset: select '2026-01-09 04:35:46.9824-08'::timestamp with time zone at time zone 'UTC'; " Returns '2026-01-09 12:35:46.9824' which is without the offset. Let's see what can be done about it. First, let's ... Continue reading "How to render timestamp with a timezone that is different from current?" ## Quick and dirty loading of CSV files DevFeed: [Quick and dirty loading of CSV files]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: depesz Published: 2026-01-07T00:10:32Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [select \* from depesz;]() Topics: [CSV](), [PostgreSQL](), [Database](), [JavaScript]() Tags: [ai](), [announcements](), [claude](), [csv](), [database](), [irc](), [javascript](), [node](), [pg-csv-loader](), [postgresql](), [uncategorized]() ### AI overview The author describes building a JavaScript/Node tool that automatically detects CSV delimiters, quote characters, column names, and data types before loading the data into a default PostgreSQL database. The tool was tested on several CSV files and handled PostgreSQL CSV logs, while the author added tests and improved datatype detection after using Claude to create the basics. ### Source excerpt Back in September 2025, David Fetter asked on IRC, about a tool to quickly load CSV to database. One that would require minimal configuration, will try to figure out as much as possible on its own. I thought that it would be great idea. Plus, I'm trying to learn more JavaScript / Node, so figured ... Continue reading "Quick and dirty loading of CSV files" ## Small improvement for pretty-printing in paste.depesz.com DevFeed: [Small improvement for pretty-printing in paste.depesz.com]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: depesz Published: 2026-01-06T15:13:10Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [select \* from depesz;]() Topics: [pretty printing](), [JOIN](), [Command-line interface](), [Script]() Tags: [announce](), [announcements](), [command-line](), [formatting](), [irc](), [join](), [paste-depesz-com](), [perl](), [pg-prettify](), [postgresql](), [pretty](), [pretty-printing](), [script](), [uncategorized]() ### AI overview The article describes an improvement to the pretty printer on paste.depesz.com that produces better indentation for complex SQL join conditions. It also notes that the printer can be used from the command line or through a previously described script without storing content on the site. ### Source excerpt As you maybe know, some time ago I made paste service, mostly to use for queries, or related text to share on IRC. One part of it is that it also has pretty printer of provided queries. Recently I realized that in case of complex join conditions, the output is, well, sub-optimal. For example: SELECT ... Continue reading "Small improvement for pretty-printing in paste.depesz.com" ## What is MQTT (IoT, smart homes) --- an explanation under 120 lines or 1100 words DevFeed: [What is MQTT (IoT, smart homes) --- an explanation under 120 lines or 1100 words]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2025-12-10T23:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Dennis Yurichev]() Topics: [MQTT](), [Internet of things](), [Networks](), [IRC]() Tags: [homes](), [iot](), [irc](), [mqtt](), [networks](), [smart]() ### AI overview An introductory article about MQTT in the context of IoT and smart homes. The supplied text begins by tracing the history of networked chat from multiplayer text games to IRC, Discord, and related messaging systems, but it does not include a substantive explanation of MQTT mechanics in the available excerpt. ### Source excerpt What is MQTT (IoT, smart homes) --- an explanation under 120 lines or 1100 words ## Using JSON: json vs. jsonb, pglz vs. lz4, key optimization, parsing speed? DevFeed: [Using JSON: json vs. jsonb, pglz vs. lz4, key optimization, parsing speed?]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: depesz Published: 2025-11-29T19:16:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [select \* from depesz;]() Topics: [JSON](), [PostgreSQL](), [Compression](), [Optimization](), [Parsing]() Tags: [benchmark](), [compression](), [discord](), [irc](), [json](), [jsonb](), [optimization](), [parsing](), [performance](), [postgresql](), [slack](), [speed](), [text](), [uncategorized]() ### AI overview This article investigates JSON and JSONB storage in PostgreSQL, comparing pglz and LZ4 compression, storage overhead, key-name handling, and parsing speed. In the reported test, pglz compressed slightly better, while LZ4 processed 16 MB of text faster. ### Source excerpt Recently(ish) I had a conversation on one of PostgreSQL support chats (IRC, Slack, or Discord) about efficient storage of JSON data, which compression to use, which datatype. Unrelated to this, some people (at least two over the last year or so) said that they aren't sure if PostgreSQL doesn't optimize storage between columns, for example, ... Continue reading "Using JSON: json vs. jsonb, pglz vs. lz4, key optimization, parsing speed?" ## Sunsetting Deploy Hooks, Migrate to App Webhooks DevFeed: [Sunsetting Deploy Hooks, Migrate to App Webhooks]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Nicolás Risaro Published: 2022-08-17T22:36:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Heroku]() Topics: [Heroku](), [migration](), [hooks](), [releases]() Tags: [cloud-infrastructure](), [email](), [heroku](), [http](), [irc](), [migration](), [news](), [notifications](), [payload](), [platform-updates](), [release](), [releases](), [webhooks]() ### AI overview Heroku is deprecating Deploy Hooks and recommends migrating to app webhooks. New deploy hooks will no longer be accepted from October 17, 2022, while existing hooks will continue working until February 17, 2023. The article explains webhook benefits and migration differences, including limitations for email, IRC, and dynamic URL parameters. ### Source excerpt Webhooks are a more secure, reliable, and powerful alternative to Deploy Hooks, and five years ago, we made app webhooks Generally Available. Today, we are deprecating Deploy Hooks and encouraging customers to migrate to app webhooks. Starting October 17, 2022, we will stop accepting new deploy hooks. Existing hooks will continue working until the product [...] The post Sunsetting Deploy Hooks, Migrate to App Webhooks appeared first on Heroku. ## This month in Mobian: June 2022 DevFeed: [This month in Mobian: June 2022]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Mobian team Published: 2022-06-30T15:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Mobian's Blog]() Topics: [Development](), [Mobile](), [Debian](), [Kernel](), [Matrix](), [IRC]() Tags: [debian](), [dev](), [developer](), [irc](), [kernel](), [matrix](), [mobile](), [patches](), [signing](), [ssh]() ### AI overview A June 2022 Mobian development recap covers repository migration planning, a Matrix room upgrade, the move from gedit to gnome-text-editor, the Debian update of the Calamares installer, new Debian Developer status, mobile-friendly patches, a PinePhone keyboard driver fix, and a repository PGP key expiry incident. ### Source excerpt The end is near! The end of June at least, and that means it is time for our monthly recap of what has happened. Monthly dev meeting Many mobian devs came together on the first Saturday of June. Topics of the meeting included: moving repositories to salsa: everything from mobian/packages, around 60 repos in total; planning continues, security considerations (access to ssh/signing keys etc needs to be considered); we still need to decide on a switch-over date. Matrix room upgrade: We need to upgrade our #mobian room to a newer version, as the old one is not compatible with the latest matrix servers anymore. The only problem are the bridges to our other channels. spaetz takes care of the IRC bridge, nobody knows who the telegram bridge admin is, it should not be a blocker though. Update: of course the update did not go as well as planned, and people had to migrate manually to the new room. Eventually we got everyone over though. We might replace gedit with gnome-text-editor, it is more enjoyable. And it would allow us to drop our custom gedit package. Update: This has now happened. Calamares Calamares is the installer that we use to install Mobian. It was finally updated in Debian proper (thanks!), and as a result we were able to drop our Mobian-specific package. In Mobian remaining: calamares-extensions 1.2.1-1 and calamares-settings-mobian 0.2.3 Mobian, now with even more DDs! No, DD is not shorthand for Donald Duck, it stands for "Debian Developer" which is a formal status, requiring sponsors and a (usually) lengthy process. We have quite a few DDs in our own (informal) ranks, but Mobian's founder @a-wai has now also become one. Congrats Arnaud, and way to go! gnome-text-exitor, now more mobile friendly We have added patches to make gnome-text-editor more mobile friendly, by wrapping labels on narrow screens in the top bar. Patches have been sent to upstream too. PinePhone Keyboard The PinePhone keyboard driver in the 5.15-sunxi64 kernel has been fixed, allowing bo ## October Update Follow-up DevFeed: [October Update Follow-up]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-10-29T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone-Pro](), [Soquartz](), [Discord](), [Raspberry Pi](), [foss](), [Matrix](), [IRC]() Tags: [announcement](), [community-update](), [discord](), [foss](), [irc](), [matrix](), [pinedio](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [quartz64](), [soquartz](), [telegram](), [update]() ### AI overview Pine64's October community update follow-up covers discussion of the PinePhone Pro, delivery delays affecting China and the USA, community chat activity across Discord and bridged platforms, and the planned Pine Store availability of the SOQuartz module. SOQuartz is described as pin-compatible with the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 and suitable for existing CM4 baseboards and planned hostboards. ### Source excerpt Happy Halloween! As promised earlier this month, here is the follow-up to the October community update. Some of the topics I'll touch upon will be covered in more detail in November. I'll keep this one brief. Housekeeping PineTalk discussed the PinePhone Pro in last week's episode. At the time of writing, it is the most listened-to episode of our community-run podcast, and there is a reason for it - it is a very good episode. I encourage you to have a listen. Earlier this week we had a guest post about the creation of the Meet the PinePhone Pro announcement trailer. If you're interested in learning how the trailer was made, and which software was used during its production, then I invite you to have a read. Logistics issues in China and the USA have caused a significant increase in parcel delivery times. The USA is particularly affected by the situation. There is nothing we can do about it, but the reason I am bringing it up is due to the increase in support tickets requesting help in tracking down packages (and sporadic claims of packages being lost). All I can do is ask you for patience - it may take a long time, but in 99.9% of cases the parcel will eventually arrive at your doorstep. Lastly, our Discord is about to reach (or already reached) 9000 members, making it the biggest chat platform out of all protocols used by our community. I think this is quite the milestone and I am very happy to see many new faces actively engaging in discussions. I know Discord is frowned upon by some in the FOSS community, so before anyone complains - there are corresponding and bridged channels in Telegram, IRC, and Matrix available for those who wish to use a different platform. Full chat list here. SOQuartz The SOquartz module will be available for purchase in the Pine Store next week. I already covered the SOQuartz in-depth in the June update, so I encourage you to read that blog entry for more information. For those who do not know, the SOQuartz is a module that is pin-compat ## January Update: Happy New Gear! DevFeed: [January Update: Happy New Gear!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-01-15T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone](), [Linux](), [OpenGL](), [USB](), [GPU](), [IRC](), [Website](), [Wiki]() Tags: [community-edition](), [community-update](), [gpu](), [irc](), [linux](), [opengl](), [pinebook-pro](), [pinecil](), [pinecube](), [pinephone](), [pinetime](), [update](), [usb](), [website](), [wiki]() ### AI overview PINE64's January community update covers the final PinePhone community edition, Quartz64 single-board computers, PineTab and Pinebook Pro production, software builds, graphics support, community infrastructure, and PineTime firmware developments. ### Source excerpt Happy New Year everyone! Let us all hope that the difficulties brought about by the COVID-19 virus are now waning and that more aspects of our lives will return to normal soon. We start this year with announcing the last community edition of the PinePhone, an update on the Quartz64 single board computers, and with some good news regarding PineTab and Pinebook Pro production. You can watch a synopsis of this month's community update on Youtube (embedded below) but also on LBRY and Peertube. Stay up-to-date with PINE64 news and make sure to subscribe to this blog (bottom of the webpage), follow PINE64 Telegram News channel as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to acknowledge JF, Marek (gamiee), Alex (clover), 33YN2 and PizzaLovingNerd for their contributions to this community update. Thank you. Let's get to it. Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & January Community Update Video Synopsis by PizzaLovingNerd TL:DR New website it up! Chats have been reworked and IRC bridged back up; more work on chat infrastructure soon Thank you to those who've been making documentation for Wiki PinePhone KDE CE slightly delayed but shipping soon; issues shipping to the UK PineTalk podcast starts next month! Hosted by Ezra from Elatronion and Peter from LINMOBnet Pinebook Pro and PineTab LCD panel availability looking better; production to resume after CNY Pinebook Pro OpenMandriva and AOSC Linux builds are now available Pinebook Pro FreeBSD 13 build brinds a lot of functionality to the platform Pinebook Pro alt DP display mode available in Manjaro & coming to other distros. Enables DockingDeck and other USB-C dongles Pinebook Pro to get Panfrost GPU driver with OpenGL 3.0 Quartz64 is the name of our next SBC line Quartz64 model-A detailed spec and availability roadmap PineTime important work done on the bootloader and release of InfiniTime 0.10.0 PineTime InfiniTime fork brings colourful icons, multi ## June Update: postmarketOS CE PinePhone, Shipping & PINE64 Cluster DevFeed: [June Update: postmarketOS CE PinePhone, Shipping & PINE64 Cluster]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-06-15T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone](), [Hardware](), [IRC](), [Matrix](), [modules]() Tags: [cluster](), [debian](), [hardware](), [irc](), [matrix](), [modules](), [pine64](), [pinephone](), [pinetab](), [pinetime](), [postmarketos](), [progress-report](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's June 2020 update covers the planned postmarketOS Community Edition PinePhone pre-order, PineTab and Pinebook Pro shipping matters, PineTime, power-management work, and related community projects. It also reports that PINE64 migrated its community services to a cluster of 24 ROCKPro64 computers running Debian. ### Source excerpt Hello everyone! It has been a really busy time for us here at PINE64 as we're working hard to deliver outstanding PinePhone UBports Community Edition and Pinebook Pro shipments. The big news of this month is that we're excited to announce that a postmarketOS Community Edition PinePhone will be available for pre-order early next month. There are a lot of topics to cover this month, so let's get to it. This month's TL;DR All PINE64 services on our own hardware; the cluster move report Shipping delays and Pinebook Pro QA issues addressed Shipping status update & where to find up-to-date information An apology for PineTab pre-orders delay & no heads-up on blog PineTab pre-orders sold out in under 72 hours PineTab to ship late July 2020; more batches coming PineTab add-on board reengineered for LoRa and RTL-SDR modules; available for next pre-order batch PinePhone postmarketOS Community Edition announcement; pre-orders start early July Check out postmarketOS announcement blog post! PinePhone CRUST advanced power management status A community initiative; a PinePhone pogo pin breakout board PineTime; Lup Yuen Lee will write a series of PineTime articles for our blog! Solve the riddle! Housekeeping We're proud to announce that starting this month all our community services, including this very website you're currently visiting, are all running on our PINE64 cluster of 24x ROCKPro64 single board computers. The process of migrating services to the cluster began on June 5 and finished on the 10th without any major dowtimes or hiccups. As of right now the cluster hosts the main PINE64 website, the Wiki, forum, IRC server (and chat bridge) as well as all our Matrix channels. To our knowledge we're the only organization in this neck of the woods to dogfood hardware in this way. I like when things speak for themselves, and so I hope and trust that this is a testimony to our faith in our own hardware. I know many of you are very keen to learn more about the cluster, so I already ha ## ROCKPro64 Cluster Move June 5-10 DevFeed: [ROCKPro64 Cluster Move June 5-10]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-06-05T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Server](), [maintenance](), [IRC](), [Wiki](), [Website]() Tags: [cluster](), [community](), [forum](), [infrastructure](), [irc](), [maintenance](), [pine64](), [rockpro64](), [server](), [website](), [wiki]() ### AI overview PINE64 announces a June 5-10 move of end-user services to the ROCKPro64 cluster. The forum, Wiki, chat bridge, IRC, parts of the support system, installer mirrors, and website may experience downtime, while the store, ticket filing system, and support emails are expected to remain operational. An update reports that the key community infrastructure was moved successfully by June 11, 2020. ### Source excerpt The process of moving our end-user services to the ROCKPro64 cluster will be taking place in the coming days (5-10 June). I am not going to pretend like this is the best time for the move to be taking place, since it is not. Many users are relying on our infrastructure for information and community support, particular now that people are receiving their devices and many more are waiting for their units to ship. But things are what they are, and we have a strict deadline we need to adhere to. In practice, this means that at different times during this move key parts of the infrastructure will be down. This includes: the forum, the Wiki, the chats bridge and IRC, portions of the support system, PINE Installer mirrors as well as this website. It is not possible for me to say with certainty when exactly each of these community-facing services will be moved nor how long it will be down for. Obviously we'll aim to complete the process as quickly and painlessly as possible but unpredictable things can, and likely will, happen. I'll do my best to give you a heads-up when portions of the system are scheduled to go down for maintenance on Twitter and Mastodon. I'll also issue notices in the news section of the forums. Lastly, I'd like to note that the PINE store and ticket filing system, as well as our info and support emails will remain operational though the entire server move. Thank you in advance for your patience. [edit June 11, 2020] All key community based infrastructure has now been moved to the cluster. Moreover, the move went went surprisingly well and without any major hiccup. In the coming weeks and months we'll be adding more services to the cluster. I have already spoken to FireTwoOneNine about writing a short blog post about the cluster, its present utilization and future applications in the project. Lastly, I'd like to thank all those who offered advise and were directly involved in this project. ## April Update: CE & FCC, Software Update and DIY Router? DevFeed: [April Update: CE & FCC, Software Update and DIY Router?]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-04-15T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Linux](), [Pinephone](), [IRC](), [Matrix](), [Ubuntu](), [notifications](), [USB]() Tags: [android](), [community-update](), [development](), [devices](), [fcc](), [irc](), [linux](), [matrix](), [pinebook-pro](), [pinephone](), [pinetab](), [pinetime](), [rockpro64-2](), [ubuntu](), [update](), [usb]() ### AI overview PINE64's April community update covers device shipping plans, PinePhone certifications and software progress, Pinebook Pro development, hardware projects, community infrastructure, and a possible ROCKPro64-based router. ### Source excerpt I hope and trust this update finds everyone well. Production in China is picking up pace and we expect to start shipping the Pinebook Pro with Manjaro and PinePhone UBports Community edition next month. I am happy to report that, for the time being, everything is proceeding smoothly and we're on track to ship devices in accordance with our original plans. Still, I encourage you to sign up to this blog to stay up-to-date on shipping information since anything can happen in the next 30 days. Here is the TL:DR for this month's community update: ROCKPro64 cluster is up and running; IRC and Matrix will be moved over to it soon We're shipping surgical masks to those in need in your local community PinePhone UBports edition gets CE, FCC and RED certifications UBports Ubuntu Touch shaping up nicely; major development milestones reached Other PinePhone OSes begin maturing; state of development + new phone OS CRUST suspend on the PinePhone; 15 hours battery now possible Schematics for PCBA v1.2 available after testing; v1.2 will be available in the store for BH users eventually Pinebook Pro Manjaro KDE build is very polished; development report Docking your Pinebook Pro using USB-C; using Manjaro mainline kernel We're making our own USB-C dock; better ergonomics than most OEM options RK3399 OG Pinebook upgrade kit testing and challenges; we'll likely use graphene for cooling PineTab delayed until pandemic over; ready for fabrication and report of improvements + tablet keyboard is ready The PineTime is now a smartwatch; BLE notifications support; we need a Linux + Android companion app OpenWRT on ROCKPro64; what do you think about a ROCKPro64-based router? Housekeeping The PINE64 ROCKPro64 cluster has finally made it to its location at BBXNET and the process of setting it up began. For those who don't know, in November last year we announced that we'll be moving our services over to a custom 24-node ROCKPro64 cluster. At the time of writing the cluster is already up and runnin ## March Update: Manjaro on Pinebook Pro & PinePhone Software DevFeed: [March Update: Manjaro on Pinebook Pro & PinePhone Software]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-03-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone](), [Operating system](), [Development](), [Kernel](), [IRC](), [Matrix](), [foss](), [communications]() Tags: [community-update](), [foss](), [irc](), [kernel](), [manjaro](), [matrix](), [os](), [pinebook-pro](), [pinephone](), [pinetime](), [software]() ### AI overview PINE64's March community update reports that Pinebook Pro production is resuming with Manjaro KDE as the default operating system, with pre-orders planned for March 18 and shipping planned for early May. It also covers PinePhone development, PineTime software, spare parts and cases, hardware production, and migration of IRC and Matrix services to a PINE64 cluster. ### Source excerpt COVID-19 recovery in China is underway and factory work is slowly returning back to normal. This is good news, and we hope to have a constant stream of updates for you in the coming weeks. That said, we're taking it one step at a time, since factories are still at 20% of the normal manufacturing capacity and it's hard to predict the recovery pace. So rather than offering you my guesstimates for particular device availability, we will make announcements once all stages of production are secured for each device. Frankly speaking, this also means that announcements will likely drop suddenly; so If you haven't done so yet, this is probably the time to subscribe to this blog and be notified when it happens. The big news of this community update is that Pinebook Pros are about to re-enter production and will be shipping with Manjaro KDE as the default operating system! Pre-orders for the new production run starts on Wednesday (March 18th) and shipping is planned for early May. TL;DR for this month Moving PINE64 services to the PINE64 cluster Spare parts for the PinePhone and Pinebook Pro OG Pinebook entering production for charity; closing the digital gap PINE A64-LTS will be produced until 2025 Pinebook Pro pre-orders start March 18th; expected shipping date early May Manjaro KDE is the new default OS for the Pinebook Pro! mainline kernel 5.7 mainline Pinebook Pro support Minor Pinebook Pro refinements and tweaks PinePhone development is steaming ahead; new OSes and features PinePhone soft and hard protective cases available soon PineTime OSes start coming together; first glimpse at a fully fledged FOSS OS Housekeeping We're getting ready to move PINE64 community services to our ROCKpro64 cluster. The IRC and Matrix are the first services on our list, which means disruptions to all chats are expected at some point this month. We obviously hope that the downtime will be minimal, but given the complexity of our communications setup - which spans across multiple chat protoc ## The Galmon GNSS Monitoring Project DevFeed: [The Galmon GNSS Monitoring Project]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-01-08T12:53:08Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Monitoring](), [Open Data](), [Open Source]() Tags: [data](), [gnss](), [irc](), [monitoring](), [open-source](), [orbit](), [outages](), [space](), [web]() ### AI overview The Galmon project is an open source and open data monitoring network for major Global Navigation Satellite Systems and space-based augmentation systems. It collects satellite transmissions through a global network of stations and provides coverage maps, raw GNSS data, and automated updates about outages, satellite health, clock changes, and orbit discontinuities. ### Source excerpt Welcome to the Galmon project! Our goals are to monitor the major Global Navigation Satellite Systems, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou, but also Space Base Augmentation Systems like WAAS, EGNOS and GAGAN. Galmon is an open source & open data project with a community of over 30 station operators running more than 50 receivers. Some history of the project may be found in the second part of this blog post, and on this page on the big Galileo 2019 outage. ## PINE64 August Update Covers London Meetup, PineTab, Pinebook Pro, PinePhone and SOEdge DevFeed: [PINE64 August Update Covers London Meetup, PineTab, Pinebook Pro, PinePhone and SOEdge]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2019-08-05T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Development](), [Pinephone](), [Discord](), [IRC](), [Matrix](), [Artificial Intelligence]() Tags: [ai](), [community](), [devices](), [discord](), [irc](), [london](), [matrix](), [meetup](), [news](), [pine64](), [pinephone](), [pinetab](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's August update announces a London meetup and reports progress on the PineTab, Pinebook Pro pre-orders, the PinePhone prototype, community chat integrations, the Wiki, and the SOEdge AI module. ### Source excerpt PineTab development prototype July has been a busy month for all members of the PINE64 project. Between the updates to various systems, preparation of Pinebook Pro pre-orders and the subsequent launch, shipping of PineTab development kits as well as production of the PinePhone prototype, there has been little to no downtime. To this end I wish to publicly thank fireTwoOneNine for doing a hell of a job helping out, troubleshooting problems and setting up the systems necessary to keep the wheels turning. An awesome job and a huge thank you. Here is what is on this month's update agenda: We're meeting up in London - join us! Just the Wiki left to do - help wanted PineTab is up and running! ; getting an illuminated keyboard Pinebook Pro pre-orders sum-up ; public pre-orders 25 August PinePhone prototype this month ; software coming along SOEdge AI module Meetup in London We're having a casual meetup in London on August 18, noon (12:00) at Serpentine Bar & Kitchen located in Hyde Park. We'll have a few things with us (including a Pinebook Pro prototype) to show and toy around with. We will also share information about new and upcoming devices at the meetup - as always we're very keen to hear your feedback regarding what we're doing. If the weather is good then we can sit outside in the sun; it not, well, then we can sit inside and later head out to the closest pub. So if you live in London, or otherwise able to make the journey, then we're looking forward to meeting you in person. Everyone is welcome. Housekeeping In June I wrote that the next things on our community to-do agenda are the chats and Wiki. Let's start with the prior - we have now improved the way in which the various chat protocols are bridged and, after a few hiccups, everything seems to be running smoothly *knocks on wood*. There are now also Telegram groups for Pine64, Rock64, PinePhone and Pinebook (Pro) that have been linked to their Discord, IRC and Matrix counterparts. They've been added the the comm ## backlogs, lag, and waiting DevFeed: [backlogs, lag, and waiting]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: elvis314 Published: 2019-07-16T20:21:55Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Mozilla Automation]() Topics: [test-coverage](), [FIRST](), [Amazon Web Services](), [Android](), [Linux](), [Windows](), [datacenter](), [GPU]() Tags: [android](), [aws](), [code-coverage](), [data](), [data-center](), [gpu](), [hardware](), [irc](), [linux](), [mozilla](), [slack](), [tests](), [uncategorized](), [windows]() ### AI overview The article explains why Mozilla test jobs can experience backlogs and long wait times. It describes the platforms, configurations, infrastructure pools, and job volumes involved in running the tests, including Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, AWS, data-center machines, laptops, emulators, and real devices. ### Source excerpt Many times each week I see a ping on IRC or Slack asking "why are my jobs not starting on my try push?" I want to talk about why we have backlogs and some things to consider in regards to ... Continue reading -> ## ReactOS switches its main discussion platform from IRC to self-hosted Mattermost DevFeed: [ReactOS switches its main discussion platform from IRC to self-hosted Mattermost]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2019-03-13T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Front Page on ReactOS Website]() Topics: [ReactOS](), [Self-hosted](), [IRC](), [Open Source]() Tags: [communication](), [free](), [irc](), [open-source](), [os](), [react](), [reactos](), [self-hosted](), [server](), [win32](), [winapi]() ### AI overview The ReactOS Project switched its main discussion platform from IRC to a self-hosted Mattermost server after internal testing. Mattermost supports richer communication, desktop and mobile access, web-client use, notifications, and integration with the ReactOS user directory, while IRC channels remain available and bridged. ### Source excerpt After decades on IRC and around 3 months of internal testing, the ReactOS Project has officially switched to a self-hosted Mattermost server as its main discussion platform. Mattermost is a modern open-source solution for team communication, eliminating many of the limits of IRC: Ever missed an opportunity to contact a person, because that person wasn't on IRC at the same time as yourself? Ever thought "A picture is worth a thousand words", but were too lazy to look up an image hosting service, publish your image there, and then post a link to IRC? ## 11 years of Ubuntu membership DevFeed: [11 years of Ubuntu membership]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: andreacorbellini Published: 2018-05-12T21:30:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Andrea Corbellini]() Topics: [Ubuntu](), [IRC]() Tags: [community](), [irc](), [recognition](), [support](), [ubuntu]() ### AI overview The author reflects on receiving official Ubuntu membership 11 years and one month earlier, describing the IRC interview with the Community Council and the lasting personal significance of that recognition. They also express gratitude to people who supported them. ### Source excerpt It's been 11 years and 1 month since I was awarded with official Ubuntu membership. I will never forget that day: as a kid I had to write about myself on IRC, in front of the Community Council members and answer their questions in a language that was not my primary one. I must confess that I was a bit scared that evening ... ## Announcing Stack Overflow for Teams DevFeed: [Announcing Stack Overflow for Teams]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Joel Spolsky Published: 2018-05-03T12:58:25Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Joel Spolsky]() Topics: [Stack Overflow](), [Development](), [Wiki](), [IRC]() Tags: [company](), [development](), [documentation](), [irc](), [news](), [product](), [stack-overflow](), [teams](), [wiki]() ### AI overview The article announces Stack Overflow for Teams, a paid private Q&A service for teams, companies, and organizations. It is presented as a way to capture searchable institutional knowledge through questions and answers. ### Source excerpt New product: Stack Overflow for Teams lets you direct questions to members of your own team, company, or organization. Read more "Announcing Stack Overflow for Teams" ## Triaging with Orange Factor DevFeed: [Triaging with Orange Factor]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: gbrown-mozilla Published: 2016-10-17T20:11:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Mozilla Automation]() Topics: [bug](), [IRC]() Tags: [bug](), [intermittent-failures](), [intermittents](), [irc](), [mozilla](), [project-stockwell](), [testing](), [thoughts]() ### AI overview The author describes using Orange Factor to find frequent intermittent test failures and Bugzilla to identify neglected bugs. They share examples where checking recent changes and contacting relevant people led to prompt investigation or resolution, while noting that determining bug activity remains difficult. ### Source excerpt Recently, I have been trying to spend a little time each day looking over the most frequent intermittent test failures ... Continue reading -> ## August 2016 meeting minutes DevFeed: [August 2016 meeting minutes]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2016-10-03T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Front Page on ReactOS Website]() Topics: [meetings](), [IRC]() Tags: [free](), [irc](), [meetings](), [minutes](), [open-source](), [os](), [react](), [reactos](), [win32](), [winapi]() ### AI overview Minutes from the August 2016 ReactOS development meeting covering status reports, GSoC, 0.4.3 release preparations, public meeting access, bug fixes, build and test work, and planned development tasks. ### Source excerpt 2016-08-25 20:04 UTC irc.freenode.net, #reactos-meeting Proceedings Meeting started at 20:11 by Amine Khaldi Point 1: Status Reports Point 2: GSoC Point 3: 0.4.3 Release Plans GENERAL INFORMATION Starting with this month meetings will be open to public. You may watch, but all non-devs are muted by default. If the meeting is set to invite-only when you try to join then we first discuss some private points before we open it to public. ## USB 1.1 UHCI improvements GSoC - Week 1 DevFeed: [USB 1.1 UHCI improvements GSoC - Week 1]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2016-05-30T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Front Page on ReactOS Website]() Topics: [ReactOS](), [USB](), [Linux Kernel](), [virtual machines](), [debugging](), [Testing](), [IRC]() Tags: [debugger](), [free](), [gsoc](), [irc](), [linux](), [linux-kernel](), [open-source](), [os](), [react](), [reactos](), [testing](), [usb](), [virtual-machines](), [win32](), [winapi](), [you-re]() ### AI overview A GSoC participant reports the first week of work on improving ReactOS's USB 1.1 UHCI driver. The update covers setting up ReactOS and Windows 2003 environments, compiling and running ReactOS in virtual machines, investigating debugging methods, testing USB drivers, participating in an IRC team meeting, and preparing a test plan. ### Source excerpt Hi! My name is Vardan and during this GSoC I'll work on UHCI driver improvements. Why ROS?Now, when human is becoming more and more dependent on computer it becoming critical to have open-source OS on it. You can feel really secured only when you're able (allowed) to see any part of OS which can control all your data. For the student who is studying computer science, the best choice was Linux (especially when classroom computers working only under it). ## Outreachy: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters DevFeed: [Outreachy: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Anjana Sofia Vakil (contact@anjana.dev) Published: 2016-05-23T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Mozilla Automation]() Topics: [Hacktoberfest](), [Open Source](), [rust refactoring](), [Python](), [Testing](), [The Lounge](), [Firefox](), [Puppeteer]() Tags: [foss](), [internship](), [irc](), [mozilla](), [open-source](), [outreachy](), [python](), [refactoring](), [software](), [testing]() ### AI overview The author describes starting an Outreachy internship with Mozilla and explains how the program helps people from underrepresented groups participate in free and open-source software. The article covers its remote, paid, three-month internships, mentoring, communication practices, and the author's project to test and refactor Marionette's Python test runner. ### Source excerpt Today was my first day as an Outreachy intern with Mozilla! What does that even mean? Why is it super exciting? How did I swing such a sweet gig? How will I be spending my summer non-vacation? Read on to find out! What is Outreachy? Outreachy is a fantastic initiative to get more women and members of other underrepresented groups involved in Free & Open Source Software. Through Outreachy, organizations that create open-source software (e.g. Mozilla, GNOME, Wikimedia, to name a few) take on interns to work full-time on a specific project for 3 months. There are two internship rounds each year, May-August and December-March. Interns are paid for their time, and receive guidance/supervision from an assigned mentor, usually a full-time employee of the organization who leads the given project. Oh yeah, and the whole thing is done remotely! For a lot of people (myself included) who don't/can't/won't live in a major tech hub, the opportunity to work remotely removes one of the biggest barriers to jumping in to the professional tech community. But as FOSS developers tend to be pretty distributed anyway (I think my project's team, for example, is on about 3 continents), it's relatively easy for the intern to integrate with the team. It seems that most communication takes place over IRC and, to a lesser extent, videoconferencing. What does an Outreachy intern do? Anything and everything! Each project and organization is different. But in general, interns spend their time... Coding (or not) A lot of projects involve writing code, though what that actually entails (language, framework, writing vs. refactoring, etc.) varies from organization to organization and project to project. However, there are also projects that don't involve code at all, and instead have the intern working on equally important things like design, documentation, or community management. As for me specifically, I'll be working on the project Test-driven Refactoring of Marionette's Python Test Runner. You can [Next page]()