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128: To Update, or Not to Update?

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Jul 26, 2024
ESPHome developer Keith Burzinski discusses device updates, licensing drama, and DIY server fixes. They talk about auto updates, system crashes, cooling challenges, IoT device development with ESPHome, open-source tools, and financing projects. Topics include release schedules, licensing models, community involvement, and technology upgrades like GPU transcription for podcasts.
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ANECDOTE

NixOS Auto-Update Experience

  • Chris Fisher uses NixOS on his children's laptops with auto-updates enabled.
  • The system builds, checks, and deploys updates seamlessly, with rollback options available.
ADVICE

Mitigating Update Risks

  • Turning off computers overnight can help avoid faulty auto-updates.
  • The CrowdStrike issue primarily affected machines left on overnight, mainly servers.
ANECDOTE

RV Server Overheating

  • Chris Fisher's RV server system overheated during travel due to high AC and solar loads.
  • Despite the heat, the system remained operational, highlighting its resilience.
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