Hardware Podcasts

Data Provenance in the Home, Server, and Fab

The Amp Hour · 23 Dec 2024 · Episode 685

What this episode covers

Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss the challenges of home lab infrastructure, including Dave's struggles with Windows 11 installation and Chris's exploration of Home Assistant and Proxmox. They analyze the recent leadership changes at Intel, specifically the resignation of CEO Pat Gelsinger and the appointment of dual CEOs, while debating the future dominance of Nvidia in AI hardware. The conversation also covers the release of FreeCAD 1.0, the utility of manufacturer-integrated CAD tools like eMachineShop, and the abuse of copyright strikes against repair YouTubers like Lewis Rossman.

Most relevant to

large enterprises

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Intel, Nvidia, eMachineShop
Products
Raspberry Pi, Home Assistant, Solar Assistant, Proxmox, FreeCAD, KiCad, GEDA, Fairlight
Also
Pat Gelsinger, Lewis Rossman

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