Software Defined Talk

Episode 502: Have a Plan or Throw It Away


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This week, we cover the Sonos executive shake-up, AWS CEO Matt Garman's take on AI, and check in on OpenTofu’s growth. Plus, some thoughts on broken windows and Emacs no longer being preinstalled on macOS.

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  • Rundown
    • Sonos’ interim CEO hits all the right notes in first letter to employees
    • Breaking: Sonos CEO Patrick Spence steps down after disastrous app launch
    • Sonos Chief Product Officer to Leave; Interim CEO to Take Role
    • AI’s payoff will be massive, says AWS CEO Matt Garman
    • OpenTofu Turns One With OpenTofu 1.9.0
    • macOS No Longer Ships with Emacs
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