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Mechanical Ink Podcast

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The Mechanical Ink podcast is a podcast about the open-source ecosystem. We speak to project maintainers, open-source companies, and companies who play a critical role in ensuring a healthy ecosystem. We ask the tough questions but also celebrate the wins and acknowledge open-source software's critical role in the world. schalkneethling.substack.com

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Julia Stewart Lowndes - Open Science, Openscapes, Climate Action, and Kindness 08.03.2023 1:07:50

In this episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, marine ecologist and co-founder of Openscapes, Julia Stewart Lowndes, joins the show to discuss a variety of topics. Lowndes explains the concept of open science and the role of the Mozilla Foundation played in forming Openscapes. She also touches on contributing to open science on GitHub, psychological safety, and inclusivity. Additionally, we discus...

From Retro Computing to Empathetic Open Source: Molly Howell's Tech Journey 01.03.2023 1:01:41

In this episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, host Schalk Neethling invites Molly Howell, a revered front-end engineer and technical lead, for an enlightening dialogue on the intersection of empathy, open source, and the future of technology. Molly, known for her contributions to Firefox and advocacy for inclusive tech communities, shares her journey from a retro computing enthusiast to a leader...

Machine Translation, ChatGPT, Open Source, and privacy-focused language translation - Nikolay Bogoychev 01.02.2023 52:57

In this episode, I chat with Nikolay Bogoychev about machine learning and machine translation. Get ready to dive into the exciting world of AI as we discuss the challenges of building the Bergamot project, the importance of sustaining open-source projects, and the evolution of big language models like ChatGPT. We also touch on privacy, highlighting the benefits of using language translation tools...

Transforming Technology with Words, Rust, Linux, and the Future of Open Source - Steven Vaughan-Nichols 28.12.2022 53:46

In this episode, Schalk speaks with Steven Vaughan-Nichols about various topics. We start by discussing Rust support being added to the Linux kernel and its potential effect on Linux security and performance. We then move on to how open source is not a business model, but a software model, and how this has impacted decisions made by formerly open-source companies. The Fintech sector appears to be...

GitHub's Role in Shaping the Next Era of Open Source with Abigail Cabunoc Mayes and Naytri Sramek 14.12.2022 1:05:48

In this episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, Schalk is joined by Abby and Naytri from GitHub. In this enlightening and far-reaching conversation, we cover some of the new initiatives launched by GitHub, such as GitHub Accelerator and the GitHub Fund. We also cover enhancements to GitHub Sponsors, what GitHub learned from the OS Grants project in GitHub, and how companies and open-source can aid...

Beyond Code: Balancing Ethics, Inclusion, and Business in Open Source with Jennifer Riggins 22.11.2022 56:18

In the first episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, host Schalk Neethling has a thought-provoking conversation with Jennifer Riggins, tech culture journalist and storyteller. Jennifer, with her deep understanding of the subject, addresses common misunderstandings about open source, pointing out that it's a community effort driven by a shared ethos rather than a straightforward business model. A si...