Month: January 2017

  • Shared today on Twitter

    Final slide of @mjec’s “Future Privacy” talk was simply “Sorry.” A sobering note to end on. #lca2017


    Prior to #lca2017 I knew 3 people in Hobart. And hey, they’re all presenting together! @parisba @desplesda @The_McJones https://t.co/rQhcGjcZYh


    Fridges are by far best kilowatt hour per $ appliances… in terms of one-on-one electrical appliance combat games. 😂 #lca2017 @The_McJones


    Pro tip from @parisba for implementing network multiplayer in a hackathon game: have a Google SRE on your team. HA! #lca2017


    Advance from @desplesda for making games at hackathons is pretty applicable to *all* hackathon projects. #lca2017 https://t.co/wf84nudPsf


    “Energy stars are a thing that makes your fridge fight better!” – @desplesda #lca2017


    RT @SuperRoach: Bring on the duck typing! @glasnt talks about Javascript being aweful #lca2017 https://t.co/lkJZhPsJR6


    Now wondering how I can incorporate @glasnt’s hilariously esoteric JavaScript into a knitting pattern… #lca2017 https://t.co/WlCwmpppNu


    @mpesce Well, to be fair she’s talking about how it’s all awful. 🙂


    I think that’s the 2nd namecheck for @kosamari at #lca2017 so far! (Also mentioned in my knitting talk.) https://t.co/RFo55nEPnY


    @bshaurette @kosamari She was definitely credited verbally


    So excited for @NatDudley’s “Ada ❤ Lace” talk! #lca2017 https://t.co/d2Z3syyail


    “We may say most aptly that the Analytical Engine weaves algebraic patterns just as the Jacquard-loom weaves flowers and leaves.” 💖 #lca2017 https://t.co/xbKrgwk6M3


    Can confirm that whenever I tell a male geek I’m doing a talk on knitting and tech, 90% tell me about Jacquard loom. YES, I KNOW. #lca2017


    Knit One, Compute One – My talk from #lca2017 is now online! https://t.co/ScWUH5DVp5


    “Some of us are literal yak shavers.” – @NatDudley LOL. 🤣 #lca2017


    I have experienced contempt culture in knitting, but thankfully most of those ppl are (literally) dying off. Not as bad as tech tho #lca2017


    Choosing the right yarn as a metaphor for using the right tools in tech. 💯 #lca2017 https://t.co/mCjVprqLJc


    “Steeking is where you cut your knitting in half. So if you think database sharing is hard…” – @NatDudley #lca2017


    People are different; they knit to different gauges. Pattern gauge mitigates for this bias. (Tight knitters REPRESENT! 👋) #lca2017 https://t.co/pFQRPogJqS


    @angrygoat Oh Graham. You didn’t. https://t.co/96jEUcxjiz


    When @NatDudley told the story of frogging this lace, I physically winced. Ouch. The rm -rf of knitting. #lca2017 https://t.co/lewUeq54Z6


    @angrygoat All good. You just happened to be like the 4th dude this week. 😉


    Lessons that tech can learn from knitting. Great talk, @NatDudley! #lca2017 https://t.co/dQRsL4FUg9


    More fun with hardware! @evildeece teaching is about MQTT and home automation. #lca2017 https://t.co/RtQ5mYdQ5H


    @NatDudley We had a few Old Guard in the Guild who were very much Knitters for Evil, but thankfully they’re mostly gone.


    Managed to get blinky lights, wifi connection, and publishing messages over the air via MQTT! #victory #lca2017 https://t.co/0WmP7NmUJ7


    @mattallen Considering there were no install instructions for Mac and I winged it, not too shabby! Only needed minimal help in the end.


    @betterbomb @dweet_io Ooh, thanks!


    Hi @starbuxman!!! @caseywest https://t.co/0Xr5JnA0hD


    @starbuxman @caseywest Hobart! A part of Oz you have not yet been to. But you are missed!


    RT @hannahcancode: Oh hey, my talk “Hannah Gets Go-ing” from #lca2017 is now online for your consumption! https://t.co/PtJzvpY5QJ


    @koconder ESP8266 – it was this workshop: https://t.co/RIiEwRa6hg


    @i386 So pretty! 😻


    @mobywhale @darthted @owensenior @cathyblabla Please, because I missed it and I want to see it! +1


    @chixors @linuxconfau I LOVE THAT! So brilliant. Well done!


    @parisba I am disturbed by how (even more) like Jesus @desplesda looks.


    @owensenior @darthted As long as we don’t have to wrestle you at the end of the night.


    @slace Break a leg, mate!!


    @chixors I will be in Melbourne in a few weeks! Speaking at Infracoders on Feb 14, and also elabor8 Lunch & Learn. 🙂


    RT @chixors: Go check out this talk at @linuxconfau by @web_goddess to get an education on how Knitters are Coders Too! https://t.co/80Cplr…


    @starbuxman @caseywest https://t.co/OOcHV8OPWR – but it moves around every year.


    @unixbigot Right back at you. 🙂


    @leesdolphin Sound advice from @itgrrl! You should listen to her. 🙂


    @mokagio Aww, congrats on the little one!


    @Ducky_Tape In case I don’t see you – drinks tonight at Brick Factory with other UG heads if you don’t have anything else on! 🙂


    @Ducky_Tape I know. I shouldn’t have tried to book anything off-lca. Lesson learned! 😕


    @maziltov Hey Masni! I’m having drinks tonight at Brick Factory with some local UG heads if you don’t have anything else on! 🙂


    @dnahodil Hey David – I’m having drinks tonight at Brick Factory with some local UG heads if you don’t have anything else on…


    @Japh Can’t remember – did you have a schedule conflict or are you coming to drinks tonight? Hope you can make it!


    These are the faces of two tired people, about to learn Rust. https://t.co/ao9LByiIXR https://t.co/iGwYg1tXSY


    Tagging @voltagex #lca2017 https://t.co/5IYVZrPsub


    We’re only 5 min in and I’ve already learned new things from @QEDunham! #lca2017 https://t.co/cZpuYxyaOl


    @unixbigot I got here 20 minutes early!


    @Japh That is the best possible excuse. 🙂 Have fun!


    RT @unixbigot: Video of my presentation “The Internet of Scary Things” at #lca2017 Security and Privacy miniconf: https://t.co/to4NEBTIik #…


  • Shared today on Twitter

    No biggie. I just, you know, soldered a computer together. #lca2017 https://t.co/ar7g8Robyx https://t.co/kFZKpfM9Ym


    Listening to @projectgus talk about the Espressif ESP32 WiFi/BT chip that was used in the IoTuZ project I just built! #lca2017 https://t.co/24WV3EJGw0


    IT’S ALIIIIIIIVE! #lca2017 https://t.co/erTxsYvwqI https://t.co/GbTaOImhFi


    @taybenlor IoTuZ – built as part of Open Hardware Miniconf at https://t.co/VfnNVUy7V9 https://t.co/5OtereqJ6W


    Bob Powers talking about IoTuZ and how it came to be. Wow, KiCad is pretty cool. Jaws are dropping. #lca2017 https://t.co/bdMkuAGqK1


    Bob talked about people who program who don’t know how computers work. If this is you, I highly recommend https://t.co/s6zm7Z6SoK #lca2017 https://t.co/peqGUHoAEf


    If you missed my super awesome knitting talk at #WOOTConf yesterday, I’m doing ⚡️ version at the #openhardware miniconf this arvo! #lca2017 https://t.co/Mn8OxCEcpy


    @Mandy_Kerr This one is a Gemma – much smaller, about the size of a 20c piece. I’ve used Lilypad too on this one: https://t.co/cjWl5A03Jd


    @TestSheepNZ Remarkably I had no burns! Beginners luck.


    Excited to hear @mnemote talk about MicroPython on ESP32! #lca2017 https://t.co/P87Idw9kUl


    @lathiat Thanks for the help!!


    Curse you auto-playing ads with sound. ARGGGH.


    Now @geekscape is explaining how to actually program the IoTuZ we built! #lca2017 https://t.co/o0eIIwdNe0


    Open Hardware Lightning talks kicking off in Wellington Room 2! #lca2017


    RT @mibus: I think @web_goddess has out-nerded most of my friends, with *knitting*. Wow. #lca2017


    ☺ Second talk done and dusted! https://t.co/ah86bBDenW


    Jill from Marlyn Alpaca showing off her adorable alpacas and talking about using tech for fiber quality control! #lca2017 https://t.co/hLOxaDGBLO


    @voltagex I searched in vain too last night when I fangirled all over Jill and Mike. 😂


    TIL my posture while soldering is even worse than while knitting. 😂 #needamassage #ouch (Thanks for the pic @voltagex!) https://t.co/0bZp9ztZxA


    @itgrrl Hm. But pockets in dresses and skirts ROCK! I chalk up lack of pockets in women’s clothing to the patriarchy.


    @henaredegan Please let me know if you find out! Or hey, we can start a group ourselves. 🙂


    @i386 You are the BEST. I miss hanging out with you too!!


    @sammy_lee12 Ooooh, brilliant, thanks!!


    Quite possibly the most hipster thing I’ve ever ordered in a pub. https://t.co/2HkHUxcjn6


    @knitsch YES! I already met @NatDudley on Twitter and then accosted her on Monday here. Can’t wait for her talk tomorrow!


    RT @unixbigot: Bit of both? Bit of both. #lca2017 https://t.co/miMQsLDjnN


    @evildeece I’m installing the prereqs… presumably follow Linux instructions for Mac?


    @mlle_elle I am actually watching this, marvelling at this world that we live in.


    @mlle_elle BOOOO. I mean, I love the puppers, but I am lazy so I prefer my fuzzy stinkybutt cats. 🐈🐈


    @mlle_elle Oh god no. They’d eat me in a heartbeat. I respect that.


    Australian tech companies – if you want a woman on your board, I will happily help you out! https://t.co/XSy5n851bt


    @evildeece Actually I think I’m sorting it out! So nevermind. So far so good. 🙂


    @evildeece I *think* I’ve got all the deps installed? Not sure. Worst case scenario – I’ll look over someone else’s shoulder. 🙂


    @rcsbaker @blackbirdvc Congratulations!


    RT @royvanrijn: 2017 reminder: This is how the imposter syndrome works, now find an open call for papers and spread your knowledge! https:/…


    @mage0r @linuxconfau Thanks for helping yesterday – and nice to meet you!


    The tweets about the Sydney heat are making me appreciate this week in gorgeous Hobart even more.


    @boyter I’ll try! So far I haven’t ventured very far from the conference centre…


    RT @charlie_savage: BREAKING: Obama commutes Chelsea Manning’s sentence for leaking to WikiLeaks. She will be freed on May 17. https://t.co…


    Brilliant @callahad keynote on failure of Mozilla’s Persona. I love this. Stories of failing help demolish hero culture of tech. #lca2017 https://t.co/BRztzxAd90


    @lightweight It was a heading – he had several points within. Suggest watching on live stream if you’re interested. https://t.co/9nel19KNfd


    RT @vmbrasseur: “Free licenses don’t further my freedom if I can’t run the software.” @callahad

    PREACH, BROTHER. #lca2017


    @vmbrasseur Oh god, yes. You should’ve seen me last night trying to install prereqs for automation workshop today. 🙁


    @vmbrasseur Same. There were no instructions for Mac. I was in uncharted waters. 🦈


    Lanyrd is invoked. Definitely warranted. #lca2017 https://t.co/BGBHDnQiKI


    Thinking about privacy and anonymity in @mjec’s talk. We didn’t need right to be forgotten until we had technology that remembered. #lca2017 https://t.co/F0VL5kKup7


    RT @johndalton: “I have Google Location History turned on. I know what I’m doing. It’s super creepy, but it’s nice.” — @mjec #lca2017


  • Shared today on Twitter

    Wizard… rock star… ninja… 10x engineer. These are words of exclusivity & power, to say you’re better than other people. @aurynn #lca2017


    “But he’s got so much technical knowledge!” Ugh. I worked with That Guy. Such a jerk, but permitted to bully and disdain. #lca2017 @aurynn


    Contempt culture leads to VR that makes women sick, cameras that don’t recognise dark skinned people, etc. We think we know enough. #lca2017


    Teamwork and empathy should be First Order Principles of coding. Hear, hear! @aurynn #lca2017 https://t.co/oP1lNOLjyS


    I took the Coding Quiz for Candy out of my #WOOTConf talk on account of how @desplesda blatantly CHEATED on it at @yow_conf. 😂 #lca2017


    Listen to Evil Baby – don’t be a jerk and steal other people’s images. @keandrews #lca2017 https://t.co/aEHNCQt6rR


    Woo! @BR3NDA put wifi in her hat. I put an Arduino in mine but no wifi. 😁 #lca2017 https://t.co/g2XAtSmnwB


    RT @itgrrl: .@BR3NDA: “When my child sneaks out of bed the lights turn purple. I made it hackable hoping she’ll work out how to circumvent…


    @mlukanuski Not really. This is just a basic sweater based on Elizabeth Zimmerman’s percentage system. https://t.co/2LlMOvj5jP


    Red Lippie of Confidence is on! Let’s do this. #lca2017 https://t.co/4FYKSbIDnl


    RT @wootconf: Up first after lunch, @web_goddess and how knitting is just like code! #WOOTConf https://t.co/lVHF9FkwoH


    RT @betsybookworm: “looking at something in a new way makes you better at it” -@web_goddess YES this is everything #WOOTConf #lca2017


    You told me to fit it in 20 minutes!! 😂 #lca2017 https://t.co/7yb4RWnglf


    @leonardlow *groan* (Ugh, technical issues are the WORST)


    For more info on speaker training that @glasnt, @RhianaHeath, and I did, go here! https://t.co/hTKZYCqFk2 #WOOTConf @yow_conf #lca2017


    RT @tveastman: Oh gods, XML has found it’s way into the knitting world too. #LCA2017


    @tveastman You’ll be gratified to know that it hasn’t really taken off. I’m tempted to get involved myself. 😜


    RT @freakboy3742: Knitters represent!! #LCA2017 https://t.co/dqAvz1XEOa


    @tveastman Yes! Some patterns tell you at certain points how many stitches you should have, etc. very similar.


    @tveastman Running a safety line is like doing a git commit. I got a million of these. Had to cut em for time. 🙂


    @hannahcancode I’m so sorry I missed your talk. Been on a call for work. 🙁


    @the_patima I know @johnallsopp well… His is prettier, but mine is a calendar! Clearly we should join forces. 😀


    @the_patima @johnallsopp Shall we take it to email? I’ve got ideas/suggestions from UG heads on things that would be helpful for them!


    The perils of being a Yank presenting Down Under – having to explain your jokes. 😂 #lca2017 @rikkiends https://t.co/rZqFpS2OXw


    RT @jasonblewis: Knitted 1D and 2D barcodes at #lca2017 https://t.co/fTp7Ai5p2K


    Had an absolute FANGIRL MOMENT when I realised Jill & Mike aren’t just techies; they also run https://t.co/L9r8jjvigE!! MY FAVE. #lca2017 https://t.co/o1cs5Bs1Yx


    @gilmae @rikkiends “Mamas don’t let your babies grow up to be rockstars” was apparently a confusing talk title to some!


    @stibbons I’m sorry to hear it! At least I got to run into you.


    Experiment in healthy conference eating is being sorely tested. Had to flee GitHub Patchwork when I spotted the pizza. 😞🍕 #lca2017


    Talitha Cummins sues Ch7 after losing job while on maternity leave https://t.co/Sw3eWO6Ri6 I know too many women this has happened to. 😡


    Daniel from @github kicking off the #lca2017 Patchwork session! (Goal: learn enough to earn @gilmae’s approval and respect. No pressure.) https://t.co/9SiI07pgvD


    The light in Hobart right now is amazing. #sunset #nofilter https://t.co/wCevIMYgX3 https://t.co/yWc8Whq433


    @Ganticdotco @the_patima @johnallsopp Brisbane calendar feed is here: https://t.co/XQpb7XkZ1q. Let me know if you know of any missing!


    @gilmae I ended up not so much “learning git” as “shooting the shit with the awesome guys from Github”. So I remain useless.


    @The_McJones @parisba +1. I’m up, but I’m not happy about it.


    RT @amscraig: You can watch livestream of #lca2017 at https://t.co/YlawmlJFZd


    I’m not sure I’ve had enough caffeine to contemplate transhumanism this early in the morning. #lca2017


    @gilmae There was a slide with that dolphin from Johnny Mnemonic. At least I know what my nightmares will be about tonight.


    @parisba @TheRealBnut @Astarael @The_McJones Works for me!


    Kind of cathartic to tell someone your story of being bullied. Demons exorcised.


    Today’s adventure: learning to solder. Another critical post zombie apocalypse skill! #lca… https://t.co/CgXNhbZWnA https://t.co/z7W4lOaxAi


    Kicking off the Open Hardware Miniconf! #lca2017 https://t.co/OfyVjhzsfl


  • Shared today on Twitter

    Dropping bags. Finally headed to #lca2017! (@ T2 Multi-User Domestic Terminal – @sydneyairport in Mascot, NSW) https://t.co/hoDHuGQMU5


    Men – what “feminine” activities do you NOT do because of societal pressure? // MeFi: I’d knit so hard, bro https://t.co/cb26g8yEIa


    @i386 @developerjack Me three. 👋


    @i386 @developerjack Sure! My flight’s boarding shortly; should be there around 4


    Finding the Subtle Code in Knitting Games https://t.co/0jCOFj7JOd // Relevant to my interests – and @wootconf talk tomorrow! #lca2017 https://t.co/Ayy9JATF8N


    In a van full of techies headed to #lca2017! https://t.co/F5d3901tJg


    The view from the bar is pretty amazing. (@ Onyx Bar in Sandy Bay, TAS) https://t.co/WLjOTJq3OG https://t.co/2t7LqVJ7s8


    @aurynn Thanks for recommending. I wasn’t familiar with the term “contempt culture,” but I know all too well what it is.


    @diversionary @mattdelves @the_patima YES! I made this like 2 weeks ago. 😁 Lemme find the link…


    @diversionary @mattdelves @the_patima Have a look! https://t.co/lnTHoLDgAW I’m still squashing a few bugs as I find them, but it’s working!


    This nasty woman is ready to march. #pussyhatproject #womensmarch #womensmarchsydney https://t.co/thmlmHsQT0 https://t.co/Kk1GS1aeep


    Trying to calculate the odds of ending up at a table at #lca2017 with two other women, both of whom also had weddings in Vegas…


    Listening to sponsors from HP and IBM kick things off at the #lca2017 networking breakfast! https://t.co/OkkEqjPwaF


    Knitters represent!!! #lca2017 @KathyReid @NatDudley @amscraig @BR3NDA https://t.co/UxTLB1pP2f


    I brought appropriately geeky knitting. #lca2017 https://t.co/Ice4wM483a


    @mlukanuski Knitting for a friend. Barter arrangement for website design. 😁


    Some of my geekier knitting projects, a few of which are in my @wootconf talk today at 1:20 in Tasman Hall A! #lca2017 @linuxconfau https://t.co/UYit0Utra9


    @NicoleWill100 My stuff is more attractive! (I get annoyed when guys get lots of attention when they knit just by virtue of gender.)


    RT @KatieConf: “One of the miniconfs today is full of highly technical talks from speakers who just happen to be women” – @chrisjrn #lca201…


    BADUM-TISHHHH! 🥁 https://t.co/YpawmuYORO


    Excited for @aurynn’s keynote kicking off #WOOTConf! DevOps, collaboration, contempt culture… this is all relevant to my interests. #lca2017 https://t.co/qY8aLIzzfG


  • Shared today on Twitter

    @unixbigot Oh yay, another friend! I’ll see you there. 🙂


    @mikal @richardfontana @theshaun @mibus @itgrrl Hey fellow #lca2017 flight buddies! Anybody want to share a cab from HBA -> venue?


    @mark_sabbatical @noopkat Phew. Really glad to hear it!


    @mibus @mikal @richardfontana @theshaun @itgrrl @jeremyvisser I’m open to sharing cab! Otherwise shuttle must be booked ahead of time.


    @mikal @mibus @richardfontana @theshaun @itgrrl Heh. I’m the giant ginger girl. I can be the meeting point. 🤣


    @developerjack My first choice was easy in the end! @MYOBapi #lca2017 https://t.co/HZrhmbmQqx