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Live Stream: The Rise of Linux Desktop for Professionals

Join industry experts Noah Gift and Michael Mikowski for an insightful discussion on why 2024 is being hailed as "the year of the Linux desktop" and how professionals can successfully transition to this powerful alternative.

What We'll Cover:

• Why professionals are moving away from proprietary operating systems

• The surprising advantages of Linux desktop for productivity and privacy

• Debunking common myths about Linux desktop

• How to choose the right Linux setup for your needs

• Practical tips for migrating from Windows or macOS

• The importance of specialized Linux desktop providers

Your Hosts:

Noah Gift: Adjunct Professor at Duke & UC Davis, founder of Pragmatic AI Labs

Michael Mikowski: Product designer, entrepreneur, Linux desktop expert

Whether you're an IT pro, developer, or privacy-conscious individual, discover how Linux desktop can offer a stable, powerful, and privacy-respecting alternative to mainstream operating systems.

🔴 Join us live for an interactive Q&A session!

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00:00:01 - Introduction to the concept of "pets vs. cattle" in the DevOps space

00:00:33 - Similarities between smartphones, monolithic servers, and synchronous messaging

00:01:02 - The problem with 24/7 availability and bi-directional feedback loops

00:01:50 - The addictive nature of smartphones and their impact on well-being

00:02:51 - The evolution of software engineering practices and the rise of serverless architecture and event-based messaging

00:04:37 - The benefits of a "cattle-based" approach to smartphone use

00:04:44 - Examples of batch-based operations and single-purpose devices

00:06:33 - Personal anecdotes demonstrating the liberation of breaking free from the smartphone trap

00:07:21 - Challenging listeners to question the smartphone anti-pattern and explore alternative ways of staying connected

00:07:55 - Encouraging a more mindful, balanced approach to technology in our lives

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00:00 - Introduction: The cuckoo egg dilemma in technology 01:00 - Explanation of the cuckoo bird's behavior and the analogy to technology 02:00 - The creator's perspective: Taylor Swift as an example 02:45 - The consumer's perspective: Spending time and money on consuming 03:30 - The worker's perspective: Fixed salary and the balance between creation and consumption 04:30 - The idea of getting rid of "vampire" devices that steal our time 05:15 - Alternatives to smart technology: Dumb phones and single-purpose devices 06:00 - Replacing scrolling time with activities that prepare for creation (e.g., reading) 07:00 - Evaluating the importance of consumer-driven activities vs. research and creation 07:45 - The retraction in the smartphone revolution and protecting what we care about 08:30 - The cuckoo egg dilemma in the context of platforms scraping creator content 09:15 - The need to reshape our focus to avoid raising the "cuckoo's egg" 10:00 - Conclusion: Sharing raw ideas about the dilemma for creators and consumers

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👉 Join the Pragmatic AI Labs Community now:

1. 🔥 edX 🔥
2. 💬 Discord Community 💬
3. 🌟 Coursera 🌟

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00:00 - Introduction: Why you need a repairable Linux laptop 01:05 - The problem with non-upgradable laptops and being locked into ecosystems 02:30 - Introducing the Framework laptop as a repairable and customizable alternative 04:15 - The benefits of being able to upgrade components and choose ports 05:40 - The Framework marketplace for swapping parts and selling components 07:00 - Recognizing the cyclical nature of technology and avoiding locked ecosystems 08:20 - Issues with Windows (costs, controversial features) and macOS (forced partnerships) 10:00 - The advantages of Linux's modular architecture and its progress over time 11:35 - The shift towards Linux among non-technical users due to dissatisfaction with commercial operating systems 13:00 - Considering the peak of commercial operating systems and the need for change 14:20 - The importance of continuous improvement (kaizen) in personal computing choices 15:40 - Moving away from lock-in strategies and opting for repairable and upgradable devices 16:50 - Getting started with Linux laptops and finding community support 18:00 - Host's personal experience with buying upgradable Linux laptops and offering assistance 19:00 - Conclusion and encouragement to explore Linux laptops

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00:00 - Introduction: Showcasing Pragmatic AI Labs and DS500's latest offering

00:45 - Introducing the world's largest online cloud computing program

01:30 - Host's background teaching cloud computing at top universities

02:00 - Overview of the program's coverage: foundational infrastructure, serverless, agile development, cloud-native systems

02:45 - The certificate available from edX upon completion

03:15 - Course 1: Foundations of Cloud Computing

03:45 - Course 2: Virtualization, Containers, and APIs

04:15 - Course 3: Cloud Data Engineering (big data, streaming vs. batch)

04:45 - Course 4: Cloud Machine Learning Engineering and Cloud MLOps

05:15 - Course 5: Comprehensive AWS course (solutions architect, developer, machine learning, security, networking)

06:30 - Course 6: GCP basics

06:50 - Courses 7-8: Azure fundamentals

07:30 - The unique value of the program based on real-world experience and academic teaching

08:15 - Building a mastery-level portfolio with no weak spots in cloud computing

08:45 - Encouraging listeners to explore the program

09:00 - Continuous improvement (kaizen) and more programs in the pipeline

09:30 - Conclusion: Excitement about launching the biggest program to date

🎓📚 Unlock the power of AI with two Master's degrees worth of courses on edX, covering everything from ☁️ Cloud Computing to 🦀 Rust to 🤖 LLMs and 🎨 Generative AI! 🚀

👉 Join the Pragmatic AI Labs Community now:

1. 🔥 edX 🔥
2. 💬 Discord Community 💬
3. 🌟 Coursera 🌟

🎉 Start your AI journey today and take your skills to the next level! 🎉

00:00 - Introduction: Launching DS500, a new program from Pragmatic AI Labs 01:30 - Democratizing access to two master's degrees worth of content 02:15 - Host's background as an adjunct professor at multiple universities 03:00 - The need for lifelong learning and universities' slow adaptation 04:10 - The freemium model of DS500: free courses on edX and community building 05:00 - Overview of current DS500 programs: LLM operations, Rust, MLOps, generative AI 06:45 - Upcoming programs in cloud computing and data engineering 07:30 - Partnering with experts and transparent profit-sharing model 08:20 - Introducing the founders: Noah Gift and Alfredo Deza 09:30 - Challenges in the online learning space: the medieval model of universities 11:00 - Opportunities for continuous access to material and price tiering 12:20 - UC Davis' innovative partnership with edX for alumni access 13:40 - The challenge of rapid innovation in universities vs. industry 15:00 - Pragmatic AI Labs' ability to create content at scale 16:00 - Targeting pre and post-master's degree students with an audit model 17:20 - The long-term vision of DS500 and the importance of continuous improvement 18:30 - Inviting listeners to join the DS500 journey and participate in courses 19:30 - Conclusion: the exciting launch of DS500 after eight years in the making

🎓📚 Unlock the power of AI with two Master's degrees worth of courses on edX, covering everything from ☁️ Cloud Computing to 🦀 Rust to 🤖 LLMs and 🎨 Generative AI! 🚀

👉 Join the Pragmatic AI Labs Community now:

1. 🔥 edX 🔥
2. 💬 Discord Community 💬
3. 🌟 Coursera 🌟

🎉 Start your AI journey today and take your skills to the next level! 🎉