@zleap Netherlands still has a lockdown. For at least 2 more weeks, then we'll see what the government decided.
@zleap what is your normal line of work?
@JustJim I used to work in an after school club but left a few years ago, getting no where with that, I have been helping wit free software projects
@zleap
Nice, not much I can suggest employment wisefor you, but the automation industry needs an open source hero that cut out the crapppy pay to play services for residential use.
@JustJim what is pay to play ?
@zleap
Subscription based.
@JustJim ah ok, like netflix etc ?
@zleap
Essentially, like, my customers shouldnt have to pay xxx dollars a year to turn their light switch on or open their garage door on an app. Sure samsung has come along and helped with their smart things, but its not the greatest nor is it open source.
@JustJim I get it, yeah, we need to raise awareness there are free and open source alternatives most people use what is off the shelf, and don't really seem to care much about privacy / freedom
Thanks. this lock down could last till March, I need employment ASAP