Chris Ellis @intrbiz@bergamot.social
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PostgreSQL, Linux, Java, and more. Lover of computers, electronics and Open Source. European. Lib Dem. Lead Technical Strategist nexteam.co.uk
Joined Nov 2022
@tig sounds very much like my impulse purchase Jaag, which has been in the garage for a while having rust and previous bodges repaired.
@tig I've been enjoying Look Mum No Computer's Austin Seven project.
@tig how do you hold the rust together without stickers?
@tig except for Austin Seven meets?
@tig plenty of projects give out merch stickers at the likes of FOSDEM, a few of my laptops are covered in said stickers.
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🎉 The shiny new PGConf.EU badges are fresh off the press!
Bold and beautiful — they’ve got everything you’ll need at the conference: links to submit feedback (and win Slonik’s belt 🐘🏆), plan your talk schedule, connect via social channels, and reach our CoC contact.
💬 Safe travels to everyone making their way to Riga in the coming days!
#PGConfEU #PostgreSQL #PostgresCommunity #OpenSource #ConferenceSwag
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🇱🇻 Did you know our PGConf.EU Slonik has a new look?
This year, he’ll be wearing a Lielvārdes josta — a traditional Latvian woven belt symbolising strength and heritage.
The design, created by local artist Megija Baumane, inspired both our conference logo and visuals.
Share your feedback during the conference for a chance to win Slonik’s belt — the winner will be announced at the closing ceremony!
#PGConfEU #PostgreSQL #Latvia #Community
@sil depending on what you need the most distros usually have openjdk packaged.
@sil just use OpenJDK? - https://adoptium.net/en-GB/temurin/releases
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We’re excited to announce our #PGConfEU 2025 keynote speaker — Karen M. Sandler, attorney and Executive Director of the Software Freedom Conservancy!
In her talk “The Foundation of Open Source: Why Software Freedom?” Karen will explore why software freedom is essential to modern computing and everyday life — and why it’s the cornerstone of open source projects like PostgreSQL.
📅 Don’t miss it — join us in Riga next week!
#PostgreSQL #PGConfEU #OpenSource #SoftwareFreedom
@ascherbaum that date doesn't look right. That seems to be the CFP close date.
@nixCraft it was a shame HP killed the Palm Pre, truly ahead of it's time.
If we can bring the web back and get more companies to do propper web apps, then another Linux based phone might stand a chance.
@Lightfighter @nixCraft they were using Upstart back then. The Palm Pre shipped with Upstart as the init / service manager.
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🎙️ New #TalkingPostgres #podcast Ep32 just published!
Boriss Mejías @tchorix of EDB explored the Fundamental Interconnectedness of All Things as a methodology for working with Postgres—& we connected lots of things, from WAL files to jazz to database modeling to synchronous replication and OpenAI
Boriss is a fabulous human & it was such a happy thing that he joined me on this podcast episode! I am happy with the conversation & I hope y'all are too!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts—and tell your #database & #OpenSource & #Postgres friends!
🎧 https://talkingpostgres.com/episodes/the-fundamental-interconnectedness-of-all-things-with-boriss-mejias
📺 https://youtu.be/S63usJYcw-k?si=ampjlwAdhptd7wp_
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I had a lot of fun talking to you Claire. Thanks for the invitation. I also wrote something about what inspired this topic https://dev.to/bmejias/how-i-learned-to-embrace-my-chaotic-brain-4m3e
I hope the episode is useful to #PostgreSQL folks and anyone actually.
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Join us for a Postgres Women Breakfast https://www.postgresql.eu/events/pgconfeu2025/news/join-us-for-a-postgres-women-breakfast-193/
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+ btw this is how they’re talking in DHH’s official Omarchy discord.
They fully know what it’s all about. There’s no ambiguity here.
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🌻 Thanks to the incredible work of the PostgreSQL Europe Diversity Committee, we’re now an official member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower!
Together, we’re building a community where everyone feels seen, valued & supported.
Learn more: https://hdsunflower.com/row/insights/post/postgresql-conference-europe
The Sunflower is a simple way to say: “I may need a little more time, space, or understanding today.”
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🥐 Join us for a Postgres Women Breakfast at #PGConfEU 2025! 🐘
📅 Oct 23, 7-9 AM
📍 TRIBE Riga City Centre Hotel 🇱🇻
👥 Limited to 40 spots
⏰ Register by Oct 15, 12:00 CEST
Connect with women in the #PostgreSQL community over breakfast!
Register at https://www.postgresql.eu/events/pgconfeu2025/register/#signups
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