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Motor writes:
Rocket League — a very popular multiplayer game — will no longer 'be patched' for Linux and the Mac after March — say the publisher, Psyonix.
Obviously this kills the game on those platforms as it will not allow you to play online, making the game essentially useless. The publishers say it's motivated by the need to support unspecified 'new technologies'.
Thanks Psyonix.
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Motor writes:
In a move aimed a solving a non-problem, the Linux kernel mailing list has adopted a code of conduct. The Linux kernel is one of the most successful pieces of software ever. It's built on a process that deals with a staggering number of changes to a stable product on a daily basis. Despite this huge achievement — based on the simple idea of being honest and direct — they have had to give in to the pressure from serial complainers and introduce a complaints procedure.
What will this mean for the Kernel? In my experience once this kind of HR gets hold, it's used by those who have little or nothing to contribute in order to raise their profile and/or get revenge on anyone who proves them wrong. Right now, all you need to contribute to the Linux kernel is a PC, talent and the will to do it. Once this gets hold you'll be signing agreements and consent forms, attending sensitivity training and disciplinary meetings because someone was 'triggered'.
But... maybe you have more positive experiences?
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Motor writes:
As has long been expected — we are now beginning to see governments pushing for the use of so-called 'trusted computing'. Chips installed in all computers that effectively remove control of the PC from its owner. While there may be security advantages to some of the ideas — few can doubt that it represents a fundamental shift in the IT world. A radical move away from an open technology landscape and towards a system that denies all access unless you have the right credentials. Governments will demand the right credentials to access their services — meaning approved software stacks (i.e Windows) with the right digital signatures. Vernor Vinge had it right .
