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godzero

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我是
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KN6HRB (technical)
Tri-contintentalist
Pue'rh drinker, vegan
Play music on various instruments. I write songs that no one ever hears. No one dares.
Forest bather, hiker
Pronouns? Actually, I'm antinouns.

Olympia WA
ex San Jose CA, London UK, and Zimbabwe

Banner photo is an April dawn on the Carizzo Plain

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exchgr, to random
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the convertible touchscreen mac already exists. unfortunately it’s running iPadOS

godzero,
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@exchgr
🤔

godzero,
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@exchgr
Right. The iPad has come a long way from the first one which was essentially an iPhone in a bigger case.

godzero,
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@exchgr
That first one had a Samsung ARM Cortex-A8

godzero,
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@exchgr
So really a cooperative effort, as most things are.

docpop, to random
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Today is Ritual Roasters’s 19 anniversary. I moved to SF a few weeks prior to Ritual’s opening and spent a lot of time at their location on Valencia St (I lived a block away). Over the years I’ve made a lot of art and friends at this location too. Happy birthday, Ritual!

Me in line at Ritual Roasters. I’m wearing a grey KN95 mask, a Benders baseball cap, and a Tech Won’t Save Us hoodie in bright yellow.

godzero,
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@docpop
I haven't been there for years but the last time, I found the espresso undrinkable, as did my companion. It was so sharp it could cut a hole in the table.

exchgr, to random
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why did the new sonos app introduce so many extra taps everywhere? so many “view all” or “show more” or “apply” buttons 😫

godzero,
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@exchgr
I haven't updated it so I can't see the new navigation or lack of features but all reviews/reactions I've read are not happy. How hard would it be to keep functions that already have the code written? I've seriously gone off the idea of adding more Sonos gear to my systems due to their apparent disregard for the users.

godzero,
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@exchgr
This is probably true (I haven't explored others) but I already have 3 separate systems (living room, bedroom, music room) and don't really need them to be unified. I was considering expanding the living room system into other areas, like dining room/kitchen and outside, but I'll find another way to do it. Also, my existing outdoor speakers are passive (because no power requirement) and work just fine from zone 2 of one of the AVRs.

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is there anywhere in nyc i could go to try out a boox device? i’m intrigued by these things (and suddenly seeing them everywhere for some reason) but not enough to just order one sight unseen

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@exchgr
I'm looking for one locally too. No one seems to have heard of them. 🤷‍♂️

godzero,
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@exchgr
I will NOT buy a Kindle thing, an iPad is overkill for just reading, Android tablets are not very good, so the boox looks enticing. Maybe I'll just order one and return it if I'm not satisfied.

godzero,
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@exchgr
I had an iPad at my last job and it was great, especially for remote access to network management, Salesforce, my code library, etc. But I don't really have a need for one right now whereas I do for a reading device. However, I will reconsider getting an iPad if the boox doesn't work out. I also need to update my 12yo MacBook Pro and 13yo iMac although they both work ok. The problem with the iMac is they don't make a 27" anymore and I won't go down to a 24".

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u of c president on how he won’t “take sides” in a genocide and why that’s a good reason to have the riot cops beat up students https://apple.news/AgYqQNCP6QCmrR4mZLP6ASQ

godzero,
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@exchgr
That logic escapes me.

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https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/6/24150573/sonos-ace-headphones-reveal-leak-wireless
I think I'll wait a bit as v1 of anything is usually public beta testing.
@exchgr

godzero,
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@exchgr
It's not working out well so far.

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@exchgr
I've held off the update because of many complaints. Also this: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/8/24151704/sonos-new-app-bad-reviews-missing-features

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@exchgr
Another dang... sonosequencr doesn't seem to be available on Android. 😡 Maybe I should get an iPad mini after all lol

exchgr, to random
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tfw 2 raves in 1 weekend 😵‍💫😵

godzero,
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@exchgr
FFS, now I feel really lazy because I hiked only 6 miles. And I bet you had more fun!

godzero,
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@exchgr
This weekend, I've been listening to Four Tet's Live at Ally Pally album and the new one. Coincidence? Probably.

mrcompletely, to music
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If you're in NYC or close by, I recommend that Emergency Group gig I just boosted very highly if you like or are open to instrumental . One of my favorite current groups.

godzero,
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@mrcompletely
I hadn't heard them before, now enjoying Inspection of Cruelty.
Thanks!

exchgr, to random
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speaking as a jew, it’s not antisemitic to call for the end of a genocide. it is antisemitic to use accusations of antisemitism as a cover for carrying out genocide

godzero,
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@exchgr
I wonder if any of the hostages are still alive.

exchgr, to random
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finished twin peaks: the return, started the x-files

i’m only on the pilot so far but it feels like a direct sequel. so many similarities my head is spinning

godzero,
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@exchgr
Have you watched X Files before?

exchgr, to random
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just saw “the third man” for the first time and my god what an astounding work, not just for 1949, but for any time ever

godzero,
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@exchgr
I've watched it so many times and always see something new. Vienna is not quite like that anymore but still a great place to visit.

exchgr, to random
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  1. have suitcase will travel
  2. nj transit double decker
  3. top deck only deck with suitcase rack
  4. suitcase rack too short for suitcase
  5. now i’m up here, might as well sit down
  6. violently swaying back and forth for the entire ride
godzero,
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@exchgr
They didn't think this through

godzero,
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@exchgr
Intelligence tests would have been useful too

exchgr, to random
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whomst ever decided that non-hi-res “lossless” means up to 24-bit/48kHz instead of just 16/44.1 on apple music has earned my eternal wrath

godzero,
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@mrcompletely @exchgr @danblondell
I spent so much time listening to the German experimental/art/electronic bands that it became part of my musical fabric a long time ago. I didn't like Tangerine Cream at first but soon learned to appreciate them, same with Amon Duul.
Then there's the French prog/experimental scene with Magma, Gong(Anglo-French), etc.

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@mrcompletely @exchgr @danblondell
I don't listen to whole albums now, skip tracks which I find tedious, but there was a time when I would. I think being under the influence probably helped lol

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