Hobbes OS/2 Archive to shut down in three months

We’ve got some seriously bad news for the OS/2 community. Hobbes, the massive software archive for OS/2 (and thus eComStation and ArcaOS), which hosts both old software as well as more recent releases, is shutting down in three months. After many years of service, hobbes.nmsu.edu will be decommissioned and will no longer be available. You the user are responsible for downloading any of the files found in this archive if you want them. These files will no longer be available for access or download as of the decommission date. As of April 15th, 2024 this site will no longer exist. No one will be able to access this site or any information/files stored on this site as of April 15th, 2024. I don’t even know how old Hobbes is, but I feel like it’s been around for decades. Seeing it being shut down is incredibly sad to read, but also a sign of the times for whatever’s left of the OS/2 community. Two of the four listed mirrors seem to be up, namely SunSITE Poland and Infania Networks in Sweden. We’ll see how long those last, but my advice to anyone interested in OS/2 – download the Hobbes archive and store it locally.

Call of Duty: Mobile – Official Season 1: Soldier’s Tale Trailer

Call of Duty: Mobile – Official Season 1: Soldier’s Tale Trailer

Check out the trailer for Call of Duty: Mobile’s Season 1: Soldier’s Tale, which brings operators, the new LW3-Tundra sniper rifle weapon, a new Atrium map, and more to the game. In Season 1 of Call of Duty: Mobile, the world of classic fairytales will be flipped on its head. Call of Duty: Mobile is available now on iOS or Android, and Season 1 kicks off on January 10, 2024 at 4 p.m. PT.

During Season 1, you will have the opportunity to earn 50 tiers of Battle Pass rewards with a new supply of free and premium content, including operators such as Cipher – Hatter’s Grin, Death Angel Alice – Wonder Lost and Sophia – Blood-Red Hood, as well as the new LW3-Tundra sniper rifle, Weapon Blueprints, Calling Cards, Charms, Call of Duty Points, and more launching throughout the season.

Au revoir, from Aurélie

by Aurélie Soulier.  

Dear Moodlers,

Happy New Year! I wish all of you, all over the world, a fantastic year ahead, filled with success, happiness, and countless moments of joy with Moodle.

As I prepare to conclude my journey as the Community Engagement Lead for Moodle HQ on Wednesday, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to my amazing team and to every one of you.

While my focus will soon shift to a role outside the Moodle sphere, my connection to the Moodle community remains strong. I intend to stay engaged in various Moodle-based activities in my free time. I’ll remain a member of the MUA and moodle.org, take part in the PAG, as well as continue work on a personal project (involving user tours) that I’m eager to continue.

I also want to share the exciting news that Olga Koenig will be taking over my role as the new Community Sites Manager. I have every confidence that Olga, leading the Community sites team, will continue to strengthen the community and uphold the values that make Moodle such a great project.

Thank you all for your support, dedication, and commitment to the Moodle project. Your contributions and collaboration are what make this global community so vibrant and impactful. It’s your passion and commitment that make Moodle what it is today and what it becomes tomorrow. 

Best wishes, and much Moodle love to all!

Aurélie
Community Engagement Lead, Moodle HQ

P.S: I leave you with this Scottish song which traditionally marks the new year, but also refers to friends who recall the good old times. It resonates especially as I will keep my last 15 months at Moodle HQ, and the people I met along the way, a dear memory, and hope to see many of you again soon.
‘Ce n’est qu’un au revoir.’

For old acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind
Should old acquaintance be forgot
In the days of auld lang syne?

Tech/News/2024/02

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