# Key Points from IRC Log

• A modular, eco-friendly laptop concept was shared (Modulus) that allows users to replace individual components through snap fittings rather than replacing the entire device or sending it for repair.

• Discussion of SKDB (a package management system for physical objects) was mentioned, with commands like "skdb-get.py" being used to retrieve packages like "lego" from repositories.

• Users discussed tools for unit conversion, particularly GNU units (command-line utility), which was highlighted as valuable for engineering students working with complex unit conversions including non-metric units.

• Sleep research was a significant topic, with users sharing resources about building DIY sleep labs at home, including a DefCon presentation by ne0nra1n on EEGs and sleep monitoring, plus websites like sleepdex.org and Harvard's healthy sleep resources.

• The group discussed the challenges of personal productivity systems, with some warning against overly complex scheduling and task management approaches while sharing their own methods for tracking activities and time.

• A substantial technical devices taxonomy was being developed, with one user committing a 3000+ line YAML file documenting various technical devices, tools, and components.