Elizabeth K. Joseph
@pleia2.bsky.social
I lead the Open Source Program Office for IBM Z (mainframes) at IBM. ❤️ Linux, open source, mainframes, typewriters, and trains. Wrote books on Ubuntu & OpenStack. KN6QGG. She/her. Opinions mine.
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Elizabeth K. Joseph
@pleia2.bsky.social
· Nov 11
I don't want to be here. It's another company that controls a platform that can ruin things at any time. Find me on Mastodon at [email protected] where I believe in the platform, consider joining me!
That said, I'm feeling the network effect, so here I am again 👋
That said, I'm feeling the network effect, so here I am again 👋
At #IBMZDay I'm sitting down with Igor, Jerry, and Darren to discuss the zopen Community (which ports 200+ packages from popular open source projects to z/OS USS), benefits to the ecosystem, and where the new z/OS runners from @gitlab.com fit in.
Online. Free registration: ibm.biz/ibmzday-2025
Online. Free registration: ibm.biz/ibmzday-2025
November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
At #IBMZDay I'm sitting down with Igor, Jerry, and Darren to discuss the zopen Community (which ports 200+ packages from popular open source projects to z/OS USS), benefits to the ecosystem, and where the new z/OS runners from @gitlab.com fit in.
Online. Free registration: ibm.biz/ibmzday-2025
Online. Free registration: ibm.biz/ibmzday-2025
🏳️🌈 Love is love 🏳️🌈
November 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
🏳️🌈 Love is love 🏳️🌈
Is #IBMZDay for me? Yes. #Mainframes are cool. But also even being exposed to the terminology and concepts of a technology you're learning is beneficial for connecting the dots later.
So get some dots! 🔵🟣🟢🟠
Even if you're just #mainframe curious! It's free & online.
Reg: ibm.biz/ibmzday-2025
So get some dots! 🔵🟣🟢🟠
Even if you're just #mainframe curious! It's free & online.
Reg: ibm.biz/ibmzday-2025
No Cost | IBM | Conference - IBM Z Day 2025
#ibmzday | November 12, 2025 | Virtual Conference | Register Now
ibm.biz
November 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Is #IBMZDay for me? Yes. #Mainframes are cool. But also even being exposed to the terminology and concepts of a technology you're learning is beneficial for connecting the dots later.
So get some dots! 🔵🟣🟢🟠
Even if you're just #mainframe curious! It's free & online.
Reg: ibm.biz/ibmzday-2025
So get some dots! 🔵🟣🟢🟠
Even if you're just #mainframe curious! It's free & online.
Reg: ibm.biz/ibmzday-2025
This morning I had a great conversation with Aazam Thakur who will be joining Len Santalucia, Steven Perva, and me at the #IBMZDay free virtual event to cut through common misconceptions that organizations have about #OpenSource software on the #mainframe
Join us! ibm.biz/ibmzday-2025
Join us! ibm.biz/ibmzday-2025
November 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
This morning I had a great conversation with Aazam Thakur who will be joining Len Santalucia, Steven Perva, and me at the #IBMZDay free virtual event to cut through common misconceptions that organizations have about #OpenSource software on the #mainframe
Join us! ibm.biz/ibmzday-2025
Join us! ibm.biz/ibmzday-2025
You know, you can just ask the dental hygienist for the bubblegum flavored polish if you want 😁
November 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
You know, you can just ask the dental hygienist for the bubblegum flavored polish if you want 😁
The agenda for #IBMZDay coming up on November 12th is now online! ibm.biz/ibmzday-2025... 🎉
Lots of what you've come to expect, with client stories, AI, security, and I've been working on a couple panels about #OpenSource software!
Lots of what you've come to expect, with client stories, AI, security, and I've been working on a couple panels about #OpenSource software!
IBM Z Day 2025
IBM Z Day is a free 1-day enterprise computing virtual conference for anyone and everyone! Hear the latest about IBM Z and LinuxONE, and join over 250 industry expert speakers and global thought leade...
ibm.biz
October 30, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The agenda for #IBMZDay coming up on November 12th is now online! ibm.biz/ibmzday-2025... 🎉
Lots of what you've come to expect, with client stories, AI, security, and I've been working on a couple panels about #OpenSource software!
Lots of what you've come to expect, with client stories, AI, security, and I've been working on a couple panels about #OpenSource software!
*Click* 📸
"Where are you visiting from?"
"Hah, no where, I've lived here for 15 years and I still love this view" 😍
"Where are you visiting from?"
"Hah, no where, I've lived here for 15 years and I still love this view" 😍
October 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
*Click* 📸
"Where are you visiting from?"
"Hah, no where, I've lived here for 15 years and I still love this view" 😍
"Where are you visiting from?"
"Hah, no where, I've lived here for 15 years and I still love this view" 😍
On to #GitHubUniverse day 2! I'll still be at the IBM booth talking about our hosted GitHub Actions service for Linux on IBM Z and Power ⚙️
October 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
On to #GitHubUniverse day 2! I'll still be at the IBM booth talking about our hosted GitHub Actions service for Linux on IBM Z and Power ⚙️
I worked around a problem I was having with a Python script by using a Perl regex to adjust the source data 😂
I'll come back to the Python script, but apparently this morning my brain only wants to access knowledge that's two decades old.
I'll come back to the Python script, but apparently this morning my brain only wants to access knowledge that's two decades old.
October 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I worked around a problem I was having with a Python script by using a Perl regex to adjust the source data 😂
I'll come back to the Python script, but apparently this morning my brain only wants to access knowledge that's two decades old.
I'll come back to the Python script, but apparently this morning my brain only wants to access knowledge that's two decades old.
Was Tron: Ares a silly action movie?
Yes.
Was Tron: Ares also a great two hour Nine Inch Nails music video?
Also yes. 😍
Yes.
Was Tron: Ares also a great two hour Nine Inch Nails music video?
Also yes. 😍
October 24, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Was Tron: Ares a silly action movie?
Yes.
Was Tron: Ares also a great two hour Nine Inch Nails music video?
Also yes. 😍
Yes.
Was Tron: Ares also a great two hour Nine Inch Nails music video?
Also yes. 😍
Food stamps were a literal lifeline to my family growing up.
Thankfully, I'm no longer in that position, but my visceral reaction to SNAP benefits potentially not coming to families in November is anxiety & fear.
This is a good time for a reminder to donate to your local food bank if you're able.
Thankfully, I'm no longer in that position, but my visceral reaction to SNAP benefits potentially not coming to families in November is anxiety & fear.
This is a good time for a reminder to donate to your local food bank if you're able.
October 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Food stamps were a literal lifeline to my family growing up.
Thankfully, I'm no longer in that position, but my visceral reaction to SNAP benefits potentially not coming to families in November is anxiety & fear.
This is a good time for a reminder to donate to your local food bank if you're able.
Thankfully, I'm no longer in that position, but my visceral reaction to SNAP benefits potentially not coming to families in November is anxiety & fear.
This is a good time for a reminder to donate to your local food bank if you're able.
Will anyone reading this be at GitHub Universe in San Francisco next week?
It's my first time attending since 2019, would be lovely to say hello. I'll mostly be at the IBM booth, but I'll be dropping by some sessions as well.
It's my first time attending since 2019, would be lovely to say hello. I'll mostly be at the IBM booth, but I'll be dropping by some sessions as well.
October 22, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Will anyone reading this be at GitHub Universe in San Francisco next week?
It's my first time attending since 2019, would be lovely to say hello. I'll mostly be at the IBM booth, but I'll be dropping by some sessions as well.
It's my first time attending since 2019, would be lovely to say hello. I'll mostly be at the IBM booth, but I'll be dropping by some sessions as well.
Cool to see that the IBM Spyre AI Accelerator as part of a #PyTorch Conference keynote from Christian Jacobi.
You may roll their eyes at a lot of AI stuff, but the inference work it's allowing enterprise clients to do with their models is legit.
research.ibm.com/blog/pytorch...
You may roll their eyes at a lot of AI stuff, but the inference work it's allowing enterprise clients to do with their models is legit.
research.ibm.com/blog/pytorch...
IBM is expanding open-source AI model training and inference
At PyTorch 2025, IBM showed off the new open-source AI software tools that are redefining possibilities for a multi-AI accelerator world.
research.ibm.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Cool to see that the IBM Spyre AI Accelerator as part of a #PyTorch Conference keynote from Christian Jacobi.
You may roll their eyes at a lot of AI stuff, but the inference work it's allowing enterprise clients to do with their models is legit.
research.ibm.com/blog/pytorch...
You may roll their eyes at a lot of AI stuff, but the inference work it's allowing enterprise clients to do with their models is legit.
research.ibm.com/blog/pytorch...
I needed a very simple screencast without audio, and was delighted to discover that the one built into Gnome3 for Fedora did the job beautifully.
It even let me select the section of the screen I wanted to record before I began. No editing needed!
docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/quick-...
It even let me select the section of the screen I wanted to record before I began. No editing needed!
docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/quick-...
Screen Recorder – Comparison of Applications and How to Use Them
Using Gnome’s native screencast tool Gnome3 has already a screen recording functionality. Pressing Alt+Ctrl+Shift+R recording will start. There should be a red icon on the message tray in the right-bo...
docs.fedoraproject.org
October 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I needed a very simple screencast without audio, and was delighted to discover that the one built into Gnome3 for Fedora did the job beautifully.
It even let me select the section of the screen I wanted to record before I began. No editing needed!
docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/quick-...
It even let me select the section of the screen I wanted to record before I began. No editing needed!
docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/quick-...
I was trying to explain the AWS outage to a normal person yesterday (she asked) and I... didn't do a good job.
How can I do better?
How can I do better?
October 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I was trying to explain the AWS outage to a normal person yesterday (she asked) and I... didn't do a good job.
How can I do better?
How can I do better?
Finally got a chance to listen to the latest episode of the Open Mainframe Project's Mainframe Coven where they interviewed Meredith Stowell (my VP!)
She shared our efforts to draw folks from non-traditional backgrounds into the world of #mainframe 💙
openmainframeproject.org/mainframe-co...
She shared our efforts to draw folks from non-traditional backgrounds into the world of #mainframe 💙
openmainframeproject.org/mainframe-co...
Mainframe Coven: Meredith Stowell - Open Mainframe Project
IBM VP Meredith Stowell shares her journey in women in tech leadership, growing apprenticeships, and building diverse, inclusive ecosystems.
openmainframeproject.org
October 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Finally got a chance to listen to the latest episode of the Open Mainframe Project's Mainframe Coven where they interviewed Meredith Stowell (my VP!)
She shared our efforts to draw folks from non-traditional backgrounds into the world of #mainframe 💙
openmainframeproject.org/mainframe-co...
She shared our efforts to draw folks from non-traditional backgrounds into the world of #mainframe 💙
openmainframeproject.org/mainframe-co...
I was solo with two little kids this weekend, so I'm just in a different stage of life than folks who can easily go to protests, but thank you to everyone who did #NoKings
October 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I was solo with two little kids this weekend, so I'm just in a different stage of life than folks who can easily go to protests, but thank you to everyone who did #NoKings
This morning I drank orange juice the boys and I made from oranges our neighbor across the street dropped off. For lunch today I'm eating the last of the chicken soup our next door neighbor made for me when I had my surgery.
We live near good people 💕
We live near good people 💕
October 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
This morning I drank orange juice the boys and I made from oranges our neighbor across the street dropped off. For lunch today I'm eating the last of the chicken soup our next door neighbor made for me when I had my surgery.
We live near good people 💕
We live near good people 💕
There were a lot of fun things about #IBMTechXchange 2025 last week, but one of my favorites was our "Doom Takeover" at the Monday evening expo hall party. Instead of running our demos, I just had people logging into an IBM #LinuxONE #mainframe and playing Freedoom over VNC #Doom 😁
October 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
There were a lot of fun things about #IBMTechXchange 2025 last week, but one of my favorites was our "Doom Takeover" at the Monday evening expo hall party. Instead of running our demos, I just had people logging into an IBM #LinuxONE #mainframe and playing Freedoom over VNC #Doom 😁
My sore throat is strongly protesting the notion that orange juice is good for a cold.
HOWEVER, it's delicious fresh orange juice made with oranges our neighbors grew, so I'm trying to enjoy it anyway.
HOWEVER, it's delicious fresh orange juice made with oranges our neighbors grew, so I'm trying to enjoy it anyway.
October 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
My sore throat is strongly protesting the notion that orange juice is good for a cold.
HOWEVER, it's delicious fresh orange juice made with oranges our neighbors grew, so I'm trying to enjoy it anyway.
HOWEVER, it's delicious fresh orange juice made with oranges our neighbors grew, so I'm trying to enjoy it anyway.
It should come as no surprise to you that I brought home a cold from the conference I participated in with 10k people last week 🤧
Still, I'd appreciate it if my immune system would at least try 😅
Still, I'd appreciate it if my immune system would at least try 😅
October 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It should come as no surprise to you that I brought home a cold from the conference I participated in with 10k people last week 🤧
Still, I'd appreciate it if my immune system would at least try 😅
Still, I'd appreciate it if my immune system would at least try 😅
I ordered school pictures in a timely manner!
But then I tried to give away the kids while at the hardware store.
So I figure it's about a wash parent-wise today 😂
But then I tried to give away the kids while at the hardware store.
So I figure it's about a wash parent-wise today 😂
October 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I ordered school pictures in a timely manner!
But then I tried to give away the kids while at the hardware store.
So I figure it's about a wash parent-wise today 😂
But then I tried to give away the kids while at the hardware store.
So I figure it's about a wash parent-wise today 😂
Reflecting upon a conversation this week I had about AI, it's clear that I feel the environmental impact deep in my soul. You basically can't ask my opinion about AI without getting at least a dose of concern and a plea for renewable energy.
October 12, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Reflecting upon a conversation this week I had about AI, it's clear that I feel the environmental impact deep in my soul. You basically can't ask my opinion about AI without getting at least a dose of concern and a plea for renewable energy.
Happy first birthday, Zara! 😸🎂
October 11, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Happy first birthday, Zara! 😸🎂
I'm at #IBMTechXchange 2025, yesterday was a whirlwind of great open source and community stuff 😍
Starting today w/ a #mainframe roadmap that has a lot of AI, exploring AIOps that use agents to help administrators pinpoint and solve root cause failures more quickly.
Much better than junky AI art.
Starting today w/ a #mainframe roadmap that has a lot of AI, exploring AIOps that use agents to help administrators pinpoint and solve root cause failures more quickly.
Much better than junky AI art.
October 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I'm at #IBMTechXchange 2025, yesterday was a whirlwind of great open source and community stuff 😍
Starting today w/ a #mainframe roadmap that has a lot of AI, exploring AIOps that use agents to help administrators pinpoint and solve root cause failures more quickly.
Much better than junky AI art.
Starting today w/ a #mainframe roadmap that has a lot of AI, exploring AIOps that use agents to help administrators pinpoint and solve root cause failures more quickly.
Much better than junky AI art.