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chessert

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Retired US Army musician and techno geek. Plays with antique toy trains.

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caitp, to random
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does life on earth have to suck

chessert,
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@caitp
As long as we continue to stuff the pockets of the already ridiculously wealthy? Probably. YMMV.

SuitedUpDev, to random
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If I ever would got the chance to redo my education, I would probably pursue a degree in North Korean Studies.

chessert,
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@SuitedUpDev
That would be a very interesting subject! In HS (1970s), I considered becoming an expert in Russian literature. Kinda glad I picked music (Horn performance) instead now. ๐Ÿ˜‰

chessert, to MLB
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0-4 Rockies vs. Cubs

Free_Press, to news
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Two advanced groups of Ukrainian pilots are currently stationed in Denmark and the United States, where they are honing their skills on the F-16 aircraft. Air Force spokesperson Ilia Yevlash revealed during a telethon that another group is undergoing ground training in England, with a focus on language study. Proficiency in English is crucial for operating foreign-made aircraft effectively.

chessert,
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@Free_Press
Canโ€™t wait to see Ukrainian pilots using these in combat. Letโ€™s see if Russian warplanes are of better quality, and better maintained, than Russian tanks? ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

chessert, to random
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Why frustrated workers are hiring reps of their own https://www.theguardian.com/money/2024/apr/03/human-resources-hr-departments-us-workers?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

chessert, to random
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109-year-old Tulsa massacre survivors get day in court https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/03/tulsa-race-massacre-restitution-oklahoma?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

qlp, to fedora
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One thing that I really like about the Debian installer (as user-unfriendly as can be) is the option for which desktop environment(s) to install.

I do like KDE Plasma and ran it for a while, but there are still things that are a bit rough around the edges with certain graphics adapters and Wayland that kept it from it being my current DE of choice.

I would like to see both GNOME and KDE Editions of Fedora Workstation being published and promoted equally rather than the latter usurping the former for a single Fedora Workstation edition.

Fedora Discussion: F42 Change Proposal: Fedora Plasma Workstation (System-Wide)

https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/f42-change-proposal-fedora-plasma-workstation-system-wide/111343

chessert,
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@qlp
I always choose Advanced options -> Expert install. Super easy, and super fast.

chessert,
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@qlp Fair enough: Iโ€™m a very long-time Linux user.

chessert,
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@qlp
I used to follow BSD just as closely as Linux, esp. OpenBSD. Did several lab installs, but never deployed it in production.

chessert,
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@qlp
I did the opposite in the same time period, managing RedHat servers but experimenting with BSD. My personal computers at the time ran Mandrake Linux. In 2009 I started managing CentOS servers, but when major upgrades became cumbersome (had to take the server offline, add the new .iso image, do a full install, and hopefully bring everything back up) we switched to Debian (at my insistence). Reliability and sure maintenance > latest/greatest IMHO. ๐Ÿ™‚

chessert,
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@qlp
I was always seeking the most efficient way to accomplish tasks, with the minimal hardware requirements (because, budget). Used to build custom Linux kernels for the same reason, and security: strip out everything (drivers, protocols, libraries, etc.) not needed for the specific job.

RickiTarr, to random
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You are Entangled with someone, you'll see them throughout your life. You are connected in some way that always brings you back to this person. There's a good chance you don't like each other at all.

chessert,
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Actually, the only people Im "Entangled" with are women I like, and we're happy friends... even my ex-wife! ๐Ÿ˜€

RickiTarr, to random
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Okay now, pick this up and eat it like a sandwich. I want to see it eaten like a sandwich.

chessert,
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@RickiTarr
Eww. No. You first! ๐Ÿคฃ

chessert, to MLB
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12-2 Cubbies! 2 innings left.

chessert, to MLB
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10-0 Cubbies!

chessert, to MLB
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Watching MLB.tv: no ads, but ad break fillers. During which Iโ€™m doom scrolling Mastodon, of course! ๐Ÿค“

chessert, to MLB
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6-0 Cubbies! Yes, I am enjoying this game! โšพ๏ธ ๐Ÿป ๐Ÿ™‚

chessert, to MLB
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Tonight's entertainment: the Cubbies on MLB.tv! I love this subscription: it's a great value, esp. compared to any package offered by the NFL!

parismarx, to tech
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Even the Financial Times is turning against the smart home.

โ€œAfter thinking it through, perhaps more people will come to the conclusion that dumb homes are the smart choice after all.โ€

https://propertylistings.ft.com/propertynews/united-states/7280-why-dumbing-down-your-house-could-be-a-smart-move.html

chessert,
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@parismarx
IoT in the home never made sense to me. I don't want or need appliances that are in constant communication. I can still operate my light switches, thermostats, etc. just fine by hand. And that really does not take-up a lot of my day. YMMV?

QasimRashid, to random
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.@Chipotle spent $1M to block a law raising the wage for its workersโ€”and failed.

Now theyโ€™re blaming minimum wage workers for rising food prices. Meanwhile Chipotle paid:
โ€ข$15M fine for wage theft
โ€ข$25M federal fine for food poisoning
โ€ข$38M CEO Salary
โ€ข$100M on moving its HQ

Got $200M in corp tax cuts & has $38B market cap

chessert,
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@QasimRashid @Chipotle
Iโ€™ve never eaten at a Chipotle. And Iโ€™m certain I never will.

chessert, to Bulgaria
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I'm very happy to have Finland and Sweden join NATO. I've never been to either country, but I hope to visit in the future.

https://youtu.be/Nn7ojLa8WvE

SuitedUpDev, to random
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Typical Korea.... I get to immigration, and at one of the stations one of the employee is yelling at an ajumma and the ajumma is yelling back...

๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿฅน

chessert,
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@SuitedUpDev
I have some personal rules. One of them is never F with older Asian women: only bad things will follow. Live smart! ๐Ÿ˜‰

chessert,
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@SuitedUpDev
Also, there IS a Korean mafia, and it is entirely run by older Korean women!

chessert, (edited )
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@SuitedUpDev
Absolutely! Get on their good side, and you're good for life. But DO NOT CROSS them. ๐Ÿ˜‰

In my Army career, I had a lot of friends with Korean wives, and I learned a lot. Plus 2 tours to Korea myself. I really love that country. ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

SuitedUpDev, to random
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This pabo has landed in the promised land! ๐Ÿฅณ

chessert,
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@SuitedUpDev
Veel plezier! ๐Ÿ˜€

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