This week, we discuss open source forks, what’s going on at OpenAI and checkin on the IRS Direct File initiative. Plus, plenty of thoughts on taking your annual Code of Conduct Training.

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Runner-up Titles

I live my life one iCal screen at a time
We always have sparklers
Meta-parenting
Everyone is always tired
Cheaper version of Red Hat
This week in “Do we need to be angry?”
All we get is wingdings.
I’m in a Socialist mood this week
Pies shot out of my eyes and stuff
Those dingalings bought my boat
Dingalings of the mind

Rundown

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Episode 455: LTS: Let Thou Support it

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Episode 455: LTS: Let Thou Support it