Yep, to add on as well as summarized this… Linux has historically had a design methodology of “everything is a file”. If your not familear with the implications of this, it means your command line tools just kind of work with most things, and everything is easy to find.
For instance, there’s no “registry / regedit” on Linux… There’s just a folder with a config file that the application stores settings in. There’s no control panel application to modify your network settings… Just a text file on your OS. Your system logs and startup tasks were also (you guessed it) sinole filea on the system. Sure there might be GUI apps to make these things easier for users, but under the hood it reads and writes a file.
This idea goes further than you might assume. Your hard drive is a file on the file system (a special file called a block device). You can do something like “mount /dev/sda1 /home/myuser/some_folder” to “attach” the drive to a folder on the system, but that special block device (dev/sda1 in this case) can be read and written to byte by byte if you want with low level tools like dd.
Even an audio card output can show as a file in dev (this is less the case now with pipewire and pulse), but you used to be able to just echo a raw audio file (like a wav file) and redirect the output to your audio device “file” and it would play out your speaker.
Systemd flipped this all around, and now instead of just changing files, you have to use applications to specify changes to your system. Want to stop something from starting? Well, it used to be that you just move it out of the init directory, but now you have to know to “systemctl disable something.service”, or to view logs " journalctl -idk something.service" I dont even remember the flags for specifying a service, so I have to look it up, where it used to just be looking at a file (and maybe use grep to search for something specific)
I run freeipa internally, which handles all internal https certs (as well as nice things like handling non sudo auth so I can just ssh to machines from an already authed machine without a PW prompt, and doing ldaps for internal things that support it)
For external web, I have a single box running nginx as a reverse proxy thats web exposed. That nginx box has letsencrypt certs for the public web stuff. The nginx rp has the internal CA on it and will validate the internal https certs (no mullet SSL here!)
I also do different domains for internal vs external, but thats not a requirement for a setup like this
Ardbeg’s Wee Beastie is a n Islay single malt whisky aged a minimum of 5 years in a combination of ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks. It is the youngest whisky regularly sold by Ardbeg, and I believe is also generally the cheapest. As to be expected from Ardbeg, it is not chill-filtered, and has no artificial coloring added....
Yeah, wee beastie was a fun one. Its a unique bottle in ardbegs lineup for sure. I found it a lot more spicy and pepper-y if memory serves me correctly
Hi all, looking for my next major project/frustration. I’ve been forcing myself to learn the new AI tools and I think I’m ready for the next step. I’m familiar with image generation and I dabbled in a bit of chat bot stuff, but I think I’m ready....
Rhasspy. Idk if rhasspy3 is out fully, but I would wait for that and then set it up. (I have began to see the home assistant side being released - its supposed to tie in a lot better than rhasspy2, and even brought the dev on to the HA project)
I use GPT3.5 for html/Laravel web site coding help. It sometimes sends me on wild goose chases while helping me debug, so I’m wondering if it’s any better for this use case in v4. Anyone know?
Significantly better code gen, but not to the point where it can make an application on its own. I tried using it for an embedded esp32 based project for fun, and while it could create mqtt support, the code for setting up WiFi / a small web backend / some HTML for a front end… It struggled with the application logic. Either way, it got about 70% of the way there
iFixIt has some pretty comprehensive sets… I probably use 5-10% of the bits… But thats also kind of the point, right? You go for them when you run into a “what the fuck is this shit” kind of fastener, and then you probably won’t use it again for another few years.
I would recommend getting some longer torx bits that can go in a drill / impact gun, since those are the more common “odd” fasteners you run into, and the short ones for screwdrivers dont give you a lot to work with if you chuck them in a drill
Highly recommend a soda stream, or soda stream alternative. My go to is 4 or 5 drops of lime juice in a glass, then the carbonated water. Tastes identical to the canned stuff, but way cheaper (and maybe less preservatives? Idk if the canned water has anything besides fruit juice and water)
I also occasionally like root beer if I’m eating something junky like a pizza slice or burger. I bought a bag in a box of syrup from the small root beer brand I enjoy, and can make my own for a few cents instead of a few bucks per bottle. Plus, I can control the concentration depending on how sweet my sweet tooth is feeling that day
The best part now though… If something breaks and you need to do some disassembly to fix it, you have the confidence to do it. Same goes for making any mods
Doesn’t help for this (or the next) oil change… But look into a fujimoto drain plug. Its a mini ball valve that is spring loaded (so you have to press the leaver up before you can turn it… Also has a 2nd safety in the form of a plastic clip that prevents it from being pressed up). Makes oil changes so easy. For your bike, it might still be too recessed, but the valve has a hose barb on it too so you can direct the oil into the drain pan
Basically title. I remember reading about it back in like 2018, I even remember a company that would provide crypto based on the amount of traffic you let through. Just curious if that ever saw any growth....
I don’t know what a .webp file is but I don’t like it. They’re like a filthy prank version of the image/gif you’re looking for. They make you jump through all these hoops to find the original versions of the files that you can actually do anything with....
I like to create things. For me, its a nice feedback loop of positive feeling throughout the process.
I get to learn new skills in order to complete the thing I’m trying to make. At the end of the day, I get to feel good that I learned something new.
I get to work with my hands and throughout the process, I get to see the progress I have made. At the end of the week, I get to hold the thing as its coming along and feel good about the progress I’m making.
At the end of the month / few months when I’m done with the build, I get to feel accomplished as I have overcome the challenges along the way, and I have a finished “thing”
For the foreseeable time after, each time I use the thing I made, I get a little boost of positivity, because I get to think to myself “yeah! I made this!”
It also allows me to be social by sharing the thing I have made with other makers online, or I can help them with their projects by sharing knowledge I have accumulated.
When you post, the Lemmy app secretly takes a photo of your face. This is then sent to a 3rd party AI application that looks at your facial features and ranks you on how hot you are. This is then sent back to the Lemmy server. This hotness score is then weighted by the users location that is viewing the feed (ie, an LA 7 might be a 9 in Chicago, or a 10 in alamaba if they are genetically related to you)
Lately I’ve been using inland brand natural Pla. It prints so nice and I find that it adheres to the print bed really well. My go to filament brand used to be Amolen but some of these cheaper filaments have gotten so good in recent years.
Polymaker polyterra. I especially love their army blue and black filament. They print nice and matte, and the colors print almost identical between their different colors. I always thought polymaker was a more expensive brand, but polyterra hits that 20usd/kg for pla price point that hatchbox and other budget filaments used to dominate
As the title suggests, I’m in the market for a vacuum that doesn’t phone home, not even for initial setup (if possible). This is my first time stepping into home automation so I’m not familiar with the various FOSS projects in the space. I’m comfortable with modding/rooting the vacuum so throw your suggestions, I’ll...
Yep, as others have said, valetudo. I have a z10 pro and love it. I highly recommend one with an auto empty dust bin… Having to clean it after every run defeats the purpose of an automated vac. if you forget to empty it, it will be very ineffective the next run.
Also, I would say make sure you can assign a room for it to clean. If you have cats, automating it to clean the litter box room after they go is soooo nice
Maybe a year ago? There were questions on if it still was rootable back then, I just kind of hoped it was, and it worked. I’m not sure about more recently though
What foods do you like together that most people might not? Or what foods do you like together that people usually wouldn’t think of having together?...
So, less of a food and more of an interesting drink… but pickle backs! I have only met two kinds of people, ones that have never tried them, and ones that love them!
You get a shot of cheap well whisky, and a chaser of pickle brine. Different bars that have em will have different pickels, so there’s a big of variety. IMO, its best with brine that is a little sweet, and medium on the spice.
I’m also a fan of herbal drinks, so sometimes I’ll throw in a bottle of underburg as a chaser to the chaser.
I believe KDE connect does this in a pretty seamless way. I normally just put the file into a “scratch” folder in my nextcloud instance - but KDE connect would probably be better from a UX perspective
At work we somehow landed on the topic of how many holes a human has, which then evolved into a heated discussion on the classic question of how many holes does a straw have....
NASA Plus Streaming: "our new ad-free, no cost, family-friendly streaming service unlocks our Emmy award-winning live coverage, embeds you into our missions through new original video series" (www.nasa.gov)
i find it's a great tool. (lemmy.world)
Professional daw studio now for Linux (www.omgubuntu.co.uk)
Is in beta. No official support for now. Requires Wayland and jack. There is a free version
Certificate management
How are y’all managing internal network certificates?...
Whisky Review: Ardbeg Wee Beastie
Ardbeg’s Wee Beastie is a n Islay single malt whisky aged a minimum of 5 years in a combination of ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks. It is the youngest whisky regularly sold by Ardbeg, and I believe is also generally the cheapest. As to be expected from Ardbeg, it is not chill-filtered, and has no artificial coloring added....
Self hosting voice assistant
Hi all, looking for my next major project/frustration. I’ve been forcing myself to learn the new AI tools and I think I’m ready for the next step. I’m familiar with image generation and I dabbled in a bit of chat bot stuff, but I think I’m ready....
How is Gpt4 vs 3 for coding help?
I use GPT3.5 for html/Laravel web site coding help. It sometimes sends me on wild goose chases while helping me debug, so I’m wondering if it’s any better for this use case in v4. Anyone know?
where to buy unusual bits? I already have all the common ones but I want a separate set for all the weird/uncommon ones (upload.wikimedia.org)
Picture is just for illustrative purposes. I live in Europe.
What's the Best Non-Alcoholic Alternative to an Ice Cold Beer at the End of the Day?
What’s the Best Non-Alcoholic Alternative to an Ice Cold Beer at the End of the Day?...
I took me 8 hours, but I finally finished building no my MK4 and did a few prints (i.imgur.com)
So far I am happy with it, though I wouldn’t make another kit at least not without a drill.
Oil draining over the hot exhaust? Sounds good guys, let's sign it off and start production! (files.catbox.moe)
Seriously, couldn’t they just extend the tube a bit so it overhangs the exhaust pipe???
What was the best "worst. movie. ever"?
I’m talking about that movie you saw that was so bad it was good.
Blanking on a term. I remember a protocol/firmware for wireless routers where the idea was to connect as many as possible to create a quasi internet without any ISPs. Help?
Basically title. I remember reading about it back in like 2018, I even remember a company that would provide crypto based on the amount of traffic you let through. Just curious if that ever saw any growth....
what are .webp files and why has my online experience been plagued by them?
I don’t know what a .webp file is but I don’t like it. They’re like a filthy prank version of the image/gif you’re looking for. They make you jump through all these hoops to find the original versions of the files that you can actually do anything with....
Opinions: What is a movie you genuinely like, that is rated below 60% on rotten tomatoes? (xkcd.com)
Inspired by the linked XKCD. Using 60% instead of 50% because that’s an easy filter to apply on rottentomatoes....
What do you do personally to find happiness in your everyday life?
I know the question is a bit vague, but I’m hoping people will interpret this however they see fit an give their own experiences....
How does Lemmy decide what goes in the hot feed?
Title.
What is your favorite filament?
Lately I’ve been using inland brand natural Pla. It prints so nice and I find that it adheres to the print bed really well. My go to filament brand used to be Amolen but some of these cheaper filaments have gotten so good in recent years.
Non-cloud vacuum meta for 2023
As the title suggests, I’m in the market for a vacuum that doesn’t phone home, not even for initial setup (if possible). This is my first time stepping into home automation so I’m not familiar with the various FOSS projects in the space. I’m comfortable with modding/rooting the vacuum so throw your suggestions, I’ll...
What is an unexpected food combination you enjoy?
What foods do you like together that most people might not? Or what foods do you like together that people usually wouldn’t think of having together?...
What program do you recommend to share files over WiFi between your PC and phone?
If possible a FOSS one, I use a kinda shady one right now but it works (Airdroid)
Can we settle this: how many holes does a straw have?
At work we somehow landed on the topic of how many holes a human has, which then evolved into a heated discussion on the classic question of how many holes does a straw have....