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  • I moved from academia into working with linux. I did some selfhosting before and was well versed in linux. Look for sysadmin or devops roles – I did not know what devops was before I started this. Look for companies that are in process of moving to linux or recently has, they may be looking for increased workforce to handle to move or are in the process of replacing consultants with more permanent staff. Look for companies which have development in C, C++, maybe also rust? Chances are their software ay be running on linux in one way or another, and may need a devops and/or sysadmin. Some banks, companies doing embedded systems, industrial tools and machinery, are examples which fit here that I know of. Might not be the most interesting companies, but the work could be ok.

    If you are looking to get a foot in in some open source project, then it is a bit different. I have almost happened to slide into some projects. Use a product, get to know it, read the issues. Maybe closed issues just to find a solved one and try to figure out why that solved it. Start solving open issues. If you think you have something to contribute when a project asks for input, leave a comment. See what sticks. Some projects may take years to get back to you and your contributions, others may ask you to review something after a few weeks if it clicks. That is my feeling at least, but I just have sporadic contributions, more well established folks may have more insight.













  • Well, I would not give them that much credit. The majority governing coallition is with the far-right. They were clear before the election they were going to work with the far-right. They have a common platform with the far right which has a large overlap with e.g. Trumps; mass deportation of immigrants (like for reasons like being a victim of a crime), slashing government agencies, extreme restrictions on free speech, and so on. It is just a bit slower here when it comes to reaching their goals.








  • I guess this is in reference to the part of the comment:

    He is following a playbook written by others who are evil rather than unwitting.

    I think you’d in this case have a harder time attributing it to stupidity, when so many in this sphere are openly taking about ending democracy in favour of a tech-feudalism. (Unless one categorize that ideology as “stupid”, i guess).