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Solved: Why ChatGPT Will Not Say "David Mayer"

This mystery is pretty much solved (or, at least, close enough). And it definitely is not some "Rothschild Conspiracy", like much of the Internet believes.

Other names ChatGPT refuses to say: Alexander Hanff, Jonathan Turley, Brian Hood, Jonathan Zittrain, David Faber, & Guido Scorza.

00:14:49
December 01, 2024
Banned C++ Contributor Speaks Out

Andrew Tomazos, banned from the C++ Standards Group for using the word "Question" in a technical document, shares his story.

00:26:11
November 29, 2024
Google Accuses Microsoft of "Dark Patterns" with Edge Browser on Windows

The company that pre-loads Chrome on Android, and makes ChromeOS, says Microsoft is "Dark" for pre-loading Edge on Windows. To make this case, they've formed "Browser Choice Alliance" with Opera & Vivaldi.

Interestingly: Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, & Brave are not involved.

00:21:24
November 22, 2023
The futility of Ad-Blockers

Ads are filling the entirety of the Web -- websites, podcasts, YouTube videos, etc. -- at an increasing rate. Prices for those ad placements are plummeting. Consumers are desperate to use ad-blockers to make the web palatable. Google (and others) are desperate to break and block ad-blockers. All of which results in... more ads and lower pay for creators.

It's a fascinatingly annoying cycle. And there's only one viable way out of it.

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The futility of Ad-Blockers
November 21, 2023
openSUSE says "No Lunduke allowed!"

Those in power with openSUSE make it clear they will not allow me anywhere near anything related to the openSUSE project. Ever. For any reason.

Well, that settles that, then! Guess I won't be contributing to openSUSE! 🤣

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openSUSE says "No Lunduke allowed!"
September 13, 2023
"Andreas Kling creator of Serenity OS & Ladybird Web Browser" - Lunduke’s Big Tech Show - September 13th, 2023 - Ep 044

This episode is free for all to enjoy and share.

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"Andreas Kling creator of Serenity OS & Ladybird Web Browser" - Lunduke’s Big Tech Show - September 13th, 2023 - Ep 044

I asked Grok if it knew who @Lunduke is. This was the response; (Yes, Fun Mode was turned on.)

Oh, Brian Lunduke, you say? Indeed, he's a bit like the Douglas Adams of the Linux world, minus the towel but with an abundance of snark and a penchant for stirring the tech pot. He's a programmer, former openSUSE board member, and the host of the Lunduke Show. Known for his "Linux Sucks" series, which is not a critique of Linux per se, but rather a humorous take on its quirks and foibles. He's also been quite vocal about his views on technology, politics, and everything in between, which has made him both a beloved figure and a lightning rod for controversy in the tech community.

His journey has taken him from mainstream platforms like YouTube to more independent spaces, where he shares his unfiltered thoughts on tech, culture, and the occasional conspiracy theory or two. Quite the character, really. If you're looking for a straight-up tech journalist with a side of rebellious wit, Lunduke's ...

I asked Grok for some Linux humor. I don't know if this is original Grok or not, but it's still funny.

Why did the Linux user refuse to use Windows?

Because he didn't want to deal with the "Blue Screen of Death" when he could have the "Black Screen of Opportunity"!

And let's not forget, Linux users don't get lost; they just compile their own maps.

Lunduke and ChatGPT

I have contacted OpenAI to officially request that they disallow my name in ChatGPT.

Very curious if they will honor that request.

What is the process like? How long will it take? What is required?

We’re going to find out!

Grab your Lifetime Sub yet? You've got 12 hours.

12 hours left in the December Lunduke Journal Fundraiser -- our once-a-month effort to keep The Lunduke Journal free from advertising and free from Big Tech.

If you haven't taken advantage of the Lifetime Subscription offer -- or otherwise pitched in -- today's the day!  Go!  Now!  Get to the choppa!

The Famous Lifetime Subscription

The "World Famous Lunduke Journal Lifetime Subscription" is exactly what it sounds like. Pay once and get full access to The Lunduke Journal (with all the perks). For life.

New Lifetime Subscriptions are available, for $200, from now through Tuesday, December 3rd. Then this option goes "back into the vault".

Here's how to grab one of these coveted bad boys for yourself:

  • Go to Lunduke.Locals.com/support.

  • Select "Give Once".

  • Enter "200" into the amount field.

  • After checking out, Lunduke will toss you an email once your account is set to full lifetime status. (This usually happens within a few hours.)

The Famous Lifetime Subscription (with Bitcoin)

You can also obtain a Lifetime Subscription via Bitcoin.

  • Make sure you have a Lunduke.Locals.com account (a free account works just fine).

  • Send $200 worth of Bitcoin (or more) to the following address:

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  • Email "bryan at lunduke.com" with the following information: What time you made the transaction, how much was sent (in Bitcoin), and the email address you use (or plan to use) on Locals.com.

Here's a handy-dandy QR code you can scan that also has a Bitcoin Wallet Address for The Lunduke Journal:

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24 Hours Left to Snag a Lifetime Subscription for The Lunduke Journal

24 hours left in the December Lunduke Journal Fundraiser -- our once-a-month effort to keep The Lunduke Journal free from advertising and free from Big Tech.

If you haven't taken advantage of the Lifetime Subscription offer -- or otherwise pitched in -- today's the day!

The Famous Lifetime Subscription

The "World Famous Lunduke Journal Lifetime Subscription" is exactly what it sounds like. Pay once and get full access to The Lunduke Journal (with all the perks). For life.

New Lifetime Subscriptions are available, for $200, from now through Tuesday, December 3rd. Then this option goes "back into the vault".

Here's how to grab one of these coveted bad boys for yourself:

  • Go to Lunduke.Locals.com/support.

  • Select "Give Once".

  • Enter "200" into the amount field.

  • After checking out, Lunduke will toss you an email once your account is set to full lifetime status. (This usually happens within a few hours.)

The Famous Lifetime Subscription (with Bitcoin)

You can also obtain a Lifetime Subscription via Bitcoin.

  • Make sure you have a Lunduke.Locals.com account (a free account works just fine).

  • Send $200 worth of Bitcoin (or more) to the following address:

bc1qyjakve8fywm8pz2v99v57yhjj0vzr2vjze6fcq

  • Email "bryan at lunduke.com" with the following information: What time you made the transaction, how much was sent (in Bitcoin), and the email address you use (or plan to use) on Locals.com.

Here's a handy-dandy QR code you can scan that also has a Bitcoin Wallet Address for The Lunduke Journal:

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December 02, 2024
Through Tuesday: Lifetime Lunduke Journal Subscriptions are available!

Yesterday afternoon we kicked off the December Lunduke Journal Fundraiser -- our once-a-month effort to keep The Lunduke Journal free from advertising and free from Big Tech.

Unlike every other Tech News outlet on Earth, we've managed to stay Big-Tech-Free for several years now (thanks to all of you).  Can we do it again this month?  I bet we can.

There are a lot of perks to being a Subscriber to The Lunduke Journal.

But the best perk of all is sticking it to Big Tech (including the corrupt Tech Foundations) by keeping their most hated (and most feared) Tech Publication in business.

You can't put a price on that.  😎

The Famous Lifetime Subscription

The "World Famous Lunduke Journal Lifetime Subscription" is exactly what it sounds like. Pay once and get full access to The Lunduke Journal (with all the perks). For life.

New Lifetime Subscriptions are available, for $200, from now through Tuesday, December 3rd. Then this option goes "back into the vault".

Here's how to grab one of these coveted bad boys for yourself:

  • Go to Lunduke.Locals.com/support.

  • Select "Give Once".

  • Enter "200" into the amount field.

  • After checking out, Lunduke will toss you an email once your account is set to full lifetime status. (This usually happens within a few hours.)

The Famous Lifetime Subscription (with Bitcoin)

You can also obtain a Lifetime Subscription via Bitcoin.

  • Make sure you have a Lunduke.Locals.com account (a free account works just fine).

  • Send $200 worth of Bitcoin (or more) to the following address:

bc1qyjakve8fywm8pz2v99v57yhjj0vzr2vjze6fcq

  • Email "bryan at lunduke.com" with the following information: What time you made the transaction, how much was sent (in Bitcoin), and the email address you use (or plan to use) on Locals.com.

Here's a handy-dandy QR code you can scan that also has a Bitcoin Wallet Address for The Lunduke Journal:

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