Linux Downtime – Episode 51

Linux Downtime – Episode 51

Author: The Late Night Linux Family July 17, 2022 Duration: 21:25

Martin and Hayden explain what it’s actually like to use GitHub Copilot, and why they think it’s going to have a positive impact open source software. Plus Hayden explains the legal nuances.

 

 

 

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