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Date: 15 Oct 2026 18:47:11 GMT
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On Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:27:55 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

> On 15/10/2026 15:52, Martin Davies-Roundhill wrote:
>> For Linux users, which matters most: local execution, open components,
>> portable memory, an auditable action log, or simply being able to
>> replace the service?
> 
> What matters most is not having it at all.

I've lived this long without a butler, valet, or personal agent. I think I 
can make it for a few more years. I did play with a Python interface but 
didn't get further than the point where the chatbot wanted money, or at 
least a registration.