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Don’t forget! Linux Learning Resources

This is kept under the Linux Learning Project and Learning Resources section of the site, and is updated occasionally with new links.  Feel free to suggest one by contacting me directly.

LEARNING RESOURCES

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Google Disables Hangouts API…breaking many services.

I have seen much FUD around this, and I wanted to clarify so people are aware what Google’s Intentions are for Hangouts.  As I am a heavy user of the product, I was very surprised to see this.  It appears that Google will still keep Hangouts around, but for the ‘normal’ user demographic only.  They will be disabling their API on April 25.  This however, should not be a complete surprise.  Google has made it clear that with the arrival of their new products Allo and Duo that they are switching to an enterprise vision for many of their products.  However, they will NOT BE REMOVING IT COMPLETELY, as mentioned in the linked engadget.com article.

What does this mean for you? The ‘End User’, if just using the services at face value may not even see a difference.  However, services and sites that use the integration features will likely be affected.  They (google) have allowed for an exception, and that is if they site/service qualifies as an “Enterprise Communication Tool”, slack for example.  There won’t be many of those I expect.

Basically it comes down to this, they are ending the Hangouts API integration (publicly) on April 25th.

 

Hope that helps,

Matthew Curry

New Community TTS Server! – Thanks Mycroft.ai!

It has been a little while; but the guys and gals at Mycroft.ai helped us (The Jasper Project) with a donated TTS (Text to Speech) server.  This has helped many of our users to get their projects working virtually out of the box.  Keep in mind Mycroft.ai does almost the same thing. We would almost be a competitor.  However, I do not see it that way.  We are open source and here to help each other out.

 

Thank you again to the guys at Mycroft.ai!

To those not familiar with them; here is a link to their Indigogo campaign.

Jasper Images Updated version 1.4 (aka Revision 4)

They are updating now; this includes a few fixes and features.

 

  • Jasper Tools Cron Installed (keeps them updated)
  • TTS Server Setup Out of the box!
  • STT Setup Out of the Box! (Just add key in profile.yml)
  • Jasper Start at Boot Cron Installed (allows for Jasper to start at boot)
  • Tested with several different variations of USB devices
    • USB Mic /Speaker Combinations
  • A ‘paired’ installer will be released soon!
    • This will allow the user to answer a few simple questions and have it running in seconds.

I apologize for the delays recently, I have had some personal issues come up.

N.A.O.M.I – v1 Build

This is the latest revision of NAOMI

Keep in mind, I am working to make this easily built with off-shelf (preferably cheap) parts.

Currently Running:

  • RPI2
  • Bluetooth Adapter
  • Pico Router (2″ Square)
    • Allows for Network Bridging (AKA Borrowing Wifi)
  • Wifi Adapter
  • USB Speakerphone
  • Camera (x2)
    • One IP
    • One USB (Can’t See it in Pic)
  • Zwave Home Automation Controller (usb)

Integrations (Currently In Use):

  • Jasper Framework
    • Evernote
    • Twitter
    • Wolfram Alpha
    • Facebook (Tested)
    • Gmail Notifier
  • Home-Assistant.io (testing)
    • Shows when people or devices leave or come on to the network.
    • Tracks family members
    • Tracks Internet Speed Performance over time
    • Tracks Weather
    • Controls Zwave/Zigbee Devices
      • Turn on/off lights, open doors, etc…