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Interview | Brian Douglass | Mentorship and Child-friendly Devices...

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In this episode:

• Joe is really all over (Oliver), but only here in spirit.
• Brian Douglass is in the house (again)! Original Interview
• Memory changes - Knocking out the noise
• Life tip: Minivan - Honda Odyssee, dodge the Dodge.
• Brian is a mentor in the community. He helps people get started with programming.
• Brian doesn't fit the developer stereotype:
• No long beard
• No weird interests
• No bad attitude
• Coding tip: python or javascript is a good starting languages
• One of Brian's beginning projects in GNU/Linux: Indicator Remindor
• What's an indicator? e.g. Nextcloud - interactive icon in the status bar
• YUNO Host - Self hosting. How to install Web-based, mobile-friendly, PGP-supported Roundcube
• Ubuntu Touch needs smoother integration with cloud services
• UBports Telegram groups: Cloud, [RasperyPi], [mycroft], [Asteriod]
• AsteroidOS - alternative to android watches. Can be integrated with Ubuntu Touch.
• Brian Douglass developments:
• Clickable - Build server for your build server
• Jade Diamond - Child-friendly Browser
• Gearboy port - Gameboy Emulator
• Sprint - App Launcher
• Simple Dash - Choose which apps are on the screen. Have greater control over app access.
• Unity8 and dash on edge channel will change things.
• Can we create a child's phone? The ability to shutdown apps or notifications is possible.
• The system is open to create greater control over our OS. We don't need to wait for a megacorporation to do this.
• Life tip: Working from home? Text your kids to get you coffee ;)
• uAdblock - prevents you from connecting to certain domains
• Pi-hole - a DNS server to gain control over your internet connection
• Pinephone shipping soon
• Good for kids
• Good for companies
• Good for longevity - because the UT software is so good
• Launcher Modular - scope functionality
• Edge Channel launcher is a developing story
• Brian Oliver lives

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