Series 7 Episode 12a – This is the final episode of Series 7, we welcome Ben Klaasen back to the show, we explore our IT ethics, speak about the FSFE, what phones we use, our heartfelt feelings on Linux and Open Source, more under the hood tips and another epic Irish saying. Enjoy.
00:27 Wayne welcomes us to the final episode of Series 7. It’s windy, sunny and rainey in Bristol, a bit of a mixed bag in Kilkishen with heavy rain on the way and it’s a beautiful sunny day in Dublin from whence Ben joins us. The guys discuss the weather for a bit before delving into the topic for the show, that being the ethics of the Binary Times, the individuals behind it and what they try to do implement those ethics in their daily and work lives.
The guys kick off their conversation around the small topic of Free Culture. Wayne quotes the FSFE’s statement on what is Free Software. Mark has a little rant about proprietary software and licenses generating wealth for the few. Ben brings it back with a little devil advocacy. Services are key to free and open source software strategy. Ben brings up the topic of open core software.
The conversation moves onto screwdrivers and printing in linux and hardware in general. Mark mentions Unauthorized Bread as a good read on the subject of licensed appliances and Ben agrees, while also talking about Martin Wimpress’ latest male grooming products.
30:10 Wayne moves the conversation around to free phones. Mark’s optimistic about the future. He also tells he’s using a BQ E4.5 with Ubuntu Touch. He also tell us about his experince with /e/. Ben’s not using Ubuntu Touch because of the lack of integration with NextCloud. Wayne tells us that NextCloud integration is on the way but that the Ubuntu Touch developers are stretched. Ben tells us he has recently purchased a Fairphone 3 from /e/ and gets a warm feeling inside using his phone with nextcloud integration. Ben also tells us of Fairphone’s long life strategy and how the Fairphone 2 has recently been updated to Android 9. The guys go on to talk about how they came to Linux and Free Software. Ben recommends Hackers by Steven Levy. Wayne isn’t overly happy about working with proprietary software but then advocating for Free Software. Mark reminds us of The Open Source Community on Steam, advocating for Free Software on a proprietary platform. Wayne’s still not convinced and thinks he’ll end up on MikeOS. Ben reminds us of Collapse OS, an Operating System and collection of tools designed to soften the fall of civilization. The guys talk about the effects of the current crisis on everything. Wayne tells us he’s using UBPorts on a Sony Xperia X.
1:08:45 Under the Hood – Mark tells us to put in youtube.com. instead of youtube.com to remove ads from Youtube. Ben tells us he’s using NovaLauncher on his Fairphone. Wayne encourages people to check out UBPorts device list to see if your phone is supported. He also says to check out f-droid if you’re going to stick with Android. Ben is optimistic about the future of free software phones.
1:14:20 Irish Saying of the show – it’s a special episode so we get two sayings! ‘Saoirse Boegearraí’ means Software Freedom and ‘Cultúr Saor in Aisce’ Free Culture.
We hope you enjoy the show as much as we did making it!
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