| 6 Mar 2024 |
 hexa | the result is that more terms introduce more noise instead of reducing the result set | 16:32:27 |
 garbas | In reply to @hexa:lossy.network
one of the more annoying things about search is that the search terms are combined with OR and not AND are you talking about nixos options? or packages search? or both? | 21:58:41 |
| hexa | I rarely use packages, it is options for me that I'm annoyed by | 21:59:34 |
| hexa | * I rarely use packages, it is options that I'm annoyed by | 21:59:43 |
| 7 Mar 2024 |
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| 8 Mar 2024 |
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 tomberek | Sign-up sheet for helping out at the upcoming NixConNA (at SCALE) booths: https://cryptpad.fr/sheet/#/2/sheet/edit/+LCLp-Va6DfmWZey6cwPE0Mi/ We have various needs, from helping check people in, introducing Nix, helping installs, helping setup + cleanup. | 19:59:37 |
| @mickeymarse:4d2.org | Hi! I read NixOS is moving their websiten on Astro and I was wondering if there is a way people can contribute/help? | 22:18:43 |
| 10 Mar 2024 |
 avocadoom | Yes, definitely. We are currently finishing phase 1 as described in the forum and will move to phase 2 then. By then we'll have some tasks with a clear description on what to/ how people can contribute. :) | 20:53:14 |
| 11 Mar 2024 |
 raboof | https://hostux.social/@jkxyz/112073399956443962 fyi, some discussion about Anduril sponsoring NixCon NA | 06:58:37 |
| raboof | (I hear there's more treads about it but I can't look at it more right now) | 08:40:08 |
 @piegames:matrix.org | Yes and the discourse has already escaped the community bubble and this is a disaster | 08:44:15 |
 @janik0:matrix.org | In reply to @raboof:matrix.org
(I hear there's more treads about it but I can't look at it more right now) just to list a few:
- https://mastodon.delroth.net/@delroth/112074390073132338
- https://mastodon.catgirl.cloud/@sophie/112072998074428328
- https://hachyderm.io/@jakehamilton/112073337733990629
- https://akko.wtf/objects/e2bec5ce-efd2-4d5d-aca3-02f2da0b26d3
A lot of very active community members (myself included) are disappointed that anduril was allowed to sponsor again, esp. after last years debacle.
| 08:53:18 |
| raboof | Some heads-up/statement beforehand would have been nice, unless I missed it... | 09:00:23 |
| @janik0:matrix.org | the only talk about the nixcon na sponsorship was https://discourse.nixos.org/t/nixos-foundation-board-meeting-minutes-2024-01-02-2024-02-03/39994#h-2024-01-30-20 which was a in person meeting excluding everyone not able to attend the conference, but this is more a discussion for #foundation:nixos.org. There was a few sponsorship discussions in #nixcon-sponsor-discussion:nixos.org but that died out at some point. | 09:02:36 |
| tomberek | To avoid speculation, I can answer any questions about NixConNA sponsorship as I was involved in much of the process and kept track of things. But please do so either in a thread or DM to keep things coordinated and to avoid miscommunication. | 14:48:03 |
 Julien | The only question I personally have would be why and how was the decision taken to have Anduril as a sponsor for NixCon NA when that same decision created a big controversy 6 months ago for NixCon EU to the point that the sponsorship was dropped. | 14:50:54 |
| tomberek | How:
- policy discussion in Fall/Winter
- no official policy adopted, I proposed one and said we would use it in the interim
- When sponsorship came up, we reached out to as many potential sponsors as possible.
- Brought up the consideration with the NixConNA team.
- Brought up the consideration with our hosts, SCALE
- When Anduril suggested they would be willing to sponsor; I yet again checked with NixConNA team
- then checked with the Board if this would want to proceed given the history and sensitivity
Why:
- no clear policy reason to avoid, no "Zivilklausel" due to the venue
- no policy proposal under consideration that would disallow
- the Board can refuse, and was discussed and decided
- Personally; I don't think the mere avoidance of controversy is a strong enough reason to have unstated policies and selective decisions made. We should establish a policy-driven methodology for decision making. Perhaps avoiding controversy can be a policy, though I do not necessarily recommend it.
| 15:17:09 |
| @piegames:matrix.org | tomberek: Can I quote this in https://discourse.nixos.org/t/nixcon-na-2024-is-getting-sponsored-by-anduril-what-to-do-about-it/41258 to provide further context there? | 20:14:48 |
| tomberek | If you think it would help, that's fine, and my offer to directly answer any questions still stands. I appreciate that this is a heated topic. | 20:19:31 |
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 [0x4A6F] | In reply to @tomberek:matrix.org
Next up. Banners? Anyone have any or know of a good source? We had one made in 2019, but the link doesn't work anymore. It's a PVC sheet like these. | 22:10:46 |
| tomberek | We're pretty much out of time. I think the our best bet it to go to a local print shop when we get there. Thanks though. | 22:15:36 |
| 12 Mar 2024 |
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 infinisil | I see that https://github.com/NixOS/nixos-homepage/pull/1330 was incorporated into the new website via https://github.com/NixOS/nixos-homepage/pull/1332. Can it also be merged to master then? Ccgarbas thilobillerbeck (avocadoom) | 23:14:03 |
| garbas | infinisil: no need. we're just about to do the switch. | 23:14:27 |
| infinisil | Oh damn, neat! | 23:14:38 |
| infinisil | Like minutes/hours or tomorrow at the marketing team meeting? | 23:15:55 |
