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winkleink

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A fair bit of tech/maker stuff.
Apologies now following Women's Football as well. Kids!

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cstross, to random
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REMINDER: ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, and other large trained neural models are NOT "artificial intelligence", they're just stochastic parrots, remixing and regurgitating what they've been fed. There's no theory-of-mind involved, so no understanding: there's no "there" there. (A real live parrot exhibits more intelligence than this.)

Don't call it AI; call it parrot-tech. That way you'll have a better perspective on what it can (and can't) do.

winkleink,
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@cstross I try to describe it as a slightly better parser from an 80's text adventure.

bastianallgeier, to random
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Sometimes marketing is all about waiting long enough for your audience to forget about the 80s and 90s.

I love how ALDI celebrates this brilliant new design that saves 40% of plastic by removing the plastic lid.

winkleink,
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@bastianallgeier
70s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKDR1Q19BzU

hugovk, to python
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Happy 30th to 1.0.0, announced by Guido van Rossum on 27 Jan 1994 in comp.lang.misc! 🎂 🎈 3️⃣0️⃣ 🍾 🎉

Python 1.0.0 is out!

Guido van Rossum
27 Jan 1994

--> Tired of decyphering the Perl code you wrote last week?

--> Frustrated with Bourne shell syntax?

--> Spent too much time staring at core dumps lately?

Maybe you should try Python, the next generation object-oriented
scripting and prototyping language, with a readable syntax.

Read in full:
https://groups.google.com/g/comp.lang.misc/c/_QUzdEGFwCo/m/KIFdu0-Dv7sJ

winkleink,
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@hugovk 3 biggest things in the announcement for me.

  1. Scripting and prototyping language.
  2. Question if someone has a web browser.
  3. 1.76MB file is unwieldy

Now Python is everywhere and has become the BASIC for people new to programming.

hacks4pancakes, to random

Speaking of

winkleink,
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@hacks4pancakes and either really like notification badges or doesn’t know how to remove them.
Also, bad at responding to messages.

gamingonlinux, to random
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Just saying. Most sites are like this, you actually click through, and it's a loooong list of companies.

The web is terrible without adblocks now. It's everywhere, some sites it's literally every other paragraph, and then a video that appears over content and more.

winkleink,
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@gamingonlinux The do value our privacy. At about $50 a year in revenue.

LauraKT, to random
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    winkleink,
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    @LauraKT kids are vaping.
    Raising the smoking age won’t address that.

    fkamiah17, to UKpolitics
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    If you thought Braverman couldn't get any more heartless ... you were wrong.
    FT: "Suella Braverman pushes to restrict tents for rough sleepers
    Proposals include new civil penalty for charities giving tents on public nuisance grounds"

    https://www.ft.com/content/ccf9c260-a98a-4b89-b604-4fa19a9f6a7c

    winkleink,
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    @fkamiah17 is she the ultimate dead cat.
    Every time she comes out with something horrendous it’s usually followed by a piece of news the government would like to not appear on the front page.

    Or this government is inhumane.

    BasicAppleGuy, to random
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    15 years ago: iPhone got Cut, Copy, & Paste.

    winkleink,
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    @BasicAppleGuy still no Flash.

    catsalad, to random

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    winkleink,
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    @catsalad Here for the ALT Text...
    Also, chair has CATCATCAT on the right arm (bottom of image)
    Can't tell if it's watermark or on the chair.

    olimex, to retrocomputing
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    RVPC is Risc-V retro like computer with VGA and PS2 keyaboard and Woz like monitor which you can Do It yourself and cost EURO 1.00! It's for people who want to learn RISC-V https://olimex.wordpress.com/2024/05/15/meet-rvpc-the-world-lowest-cost-open-source-hardware-all-in-one-educational-risc-v-computer-with-vga-and-ps2-keyboard-which-will-be-available-for-diy-soldering-workshop-on-open-fest-in-sofia-this-year/ #riscv #oshw #retrocomputing #retrogaming

    winkleink,
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    @olimex Wonder if these could be adapted to work with VGA instead of the OLED display. https://github.com/wagiminator/CH32V003-GameConsole

    kevinctofel, to random
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    🆕 blog post -- Google Chromebook Plus review roundup: A mixed bag

    Google’s newest class of laptops is available today, and you can read a Plus review on the device you’re interested in. Here’s a roundup of early thoughts, with my review forthcoming.

    https://www.aboutchromebooks.com/news/google-chromebook-plus-review-roundup-a-mixed-bag/

    winkleink,
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    @kevinctofel
    For personal use I'd still recommend a used laptop with Windows on it.
    More versatility and with Chrome browser (or any other) it's fully functional.
    Chromebooks are great for locked down environments but to me limit options and flexibility.

    geerlingguy, to random
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    Raspberry Pi's IPO—are they selling out? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrhE6MnGi1A

    winkleink,
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    @geerlingguy Over time I've cared less about the Raspberry Pi specifically.
    What they did was get SOC computers out there which has been great for maker/tinkerers/inventors.

    It's no longer 2012, the market has moved on. Expectations have changed. Competitors have entered the market.

    All of which is good for choice.

    It does mean RPF which is the mission side has less of a following than before with most people just wanting supply of boards and software updates.

    biglesp, to random
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    Today on I build my own DaVinci Resolve shortcut keyboard using @adafruit 3D print files and @circuitpython code using an Adafruit QT Py RP2040.
    https://youtu.be/oVBQM3rdbgw

    A 3D printed USB keyboard with RGB LEDs
    Close up of an Adafruit QT Py RP2040 and NeoKey 1x4
    Maker Advent day 7 title card

    winkleink,
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    @biglesp @adafruit @circuitpython

    This would be useful for to create custom button boxes.
    Also, streamers who need to control OBS easily.

    popey, (edited ) to random
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    [POLL]

    winkleink,
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    @popey
    I'll just leave this here.
    Wonder if this feeds into the responses.

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    arstechnica, to random
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    Hyundai recalls 1.6 million gas-powered cars due to potential car fires

    The problem is an ABS module that can leak brake fluid, causing a short, then fire.

    https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/10/hyundai-recalls-1-6-million-gas-powered-cars-due-to-potential-car-fires/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

    winkleink,
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    @arstechnica Appreciate the article but not the tone in this paragraph.

    Kind of shows you've an agenda (similar to what you're accusing others of having)

    In addition, to me, the more useful metric is the ratio of ICE fires v ICE cars on the road and EV fires v EV cars on the road.

    If I have an EV or ICE car what is the change of it catching fire.

    winkleink, to random
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    @racesimcentral do you know if Project Cars 2 pulled the cars no longer licensed when they delisted the game.
    I’ve Project Cars 2 Deluxe Edition on PS4 (playing PS5). It’s reporting the DLCs are installed but I can only see 52 cars instead of 180! I keep hearing are in the game.

    I’m trying to see if there something I can do to restore the cars or if this is what I’ve now got.

    On PS4 was installed on external drive and plugged drive into PS4 so original install from PS Store.

    winkleink,
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    @racesimcentral thanks the announcement says all should still be available. Not sure why I can only access 50ish.

    ianRobinson, to random
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    I’d vote for a hyena in an Aran jumper if it was running against Trump in the USA or the Tories in the UK.

    Complaining about Biden or Starmer because they are not your ideal candidate given the alternatives, just baffles me.

    Either will be better than Trump or the Tories for another 4 years.

    winkleink,
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    @ianRobinson it’s realising that elections are not absolute. It’s nudging the National in the direction you want it to go.

    The real risk is people with extreme views will come out to vote while the complacent won’t bother so a higher ratio of extreme will vote than ratio of complacent.

    racesimcentral, to random
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    WRC 9, WRC 10, art of rally, MudRunner, Circuit Superstars, Trail Out, Inertial Drift (plus DLC) for $13: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/catch-my-drift-offroad-rally?partner=rsc

    Humble is a legal reseller of Steam keys. You can adjust the affiliate % RSC gets below the checkout button.

    winkleink,
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    @racesimcentral Love Humble Bundle.

    I'm on console but a couple of years ago they did a PC Bundle with Assetto Cora Ultimate, Assetto Corsa Competizione, rFactor 2, Automobilista, Automobilista 2, Nascar Heat 2 and Drift21.

    It also had 3m of iRacing that now long expired.

    I bought as definitely a great way to get all these games for £20.

    racesimcentral, to SimRacing
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    Sony Approval Process Slowing ClubSport DD+ Shipments
    https://racesimcentral.net/sony-approval-process-slowing-clubsport-dd-shipments/

    winkleink,
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    @racesimcentral I don’t understand why consoles require certification. If a common API was exposed that all games could use any wheel/pedals couldbe made compatible and updates to drivers and individual game setting would’ve easier.
    CSL DD 5Nm Ready2Race bundle is €400
    DD Pro 5Nm Ready2Race bundle is €700

    https://fanatec.com/eu-en/ready2race/

    Yes, different wheel but it looks like most of the price increase is PS5 certification

    davespice, to retrocomputing
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    Dear friends, can you help me identify this bodge wire on IC4 that I found in this M5 PAL VA4 SEGA MegaDrive? Is it a factory-made mod or has someone been in here before me? Thanks in advance!

    A close view of the SEGA motherboard showing a bodge wire added to the IC4 chip, a capacitor is connected inline with the bodge wire

    winkleink,
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    @davespice
    Not idea specifically but it looks like the pin on the 315-5364 that's being connected to is a ground pin.

    What's the other end of the cap tied to?

    I'm going with someone in there before you due to the flux. Factory made I'd have expected them to clean the board with alcohol. (Or at least that's what I've seen when factory mods needed to be done)

    Sorry for Google link - work blocks the actual site (maybe rightly)
    https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.megadrive.org%2Findex.php%3Ftitle%3D315-5364&psig=AOvVaw3TPTrDLatG99BnCVxuCNtN&ust=1712333093576000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBUQ3YkBahcKEwig5uOA-KiFAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDw

    popey, to Banking
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    I do appreciate my bank sending banking advice via email. With two teenagers, some of these hit home!

    winkleink,
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    @popey I love how it's the bookies, pub, slots, Weatherspoons, JD Sport, Nike Air Max.
    Not stereotyping at all.

    Ice cream van is my favourite. It kind of doesn't fit with all the others.

    Deus, to environment
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    winkleink,
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    @Deus Love it.
    Of course the smoking piles of pollution can be replaced and are being replaced by cleaner energy sources.
    We're in the transition stage but the end point is clear if for no other reason than fossil fuels will become more and more uneconomical as they get more costly to source.
    While renewal energy gets cheaper.
    Knowing fossil fuels are an ever decreasing resource I'm delighted renewals are coming.

    popey, (edited ) to random
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    [POLL] How do you typically manage multiple application windows on your primary laptop or desktop computer? 💻

    Do you do things differently now, than you used to, or is this always the way you did it? 🤔

    winkleink,
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    @popey my screen isn’t big enough for tiling for productivity program where drop down menus have all been replaced by ribbons and insist on status bars at the bottom.

    We control the horizontal.
    We control the vertical.

    thelinuxEXP, to random
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    I don’t understand why people who send me emails to promote their software or products expect me to answer them, even just to tell them I’m not interested.

    They sent me something, without any invitation. They want to sell me something, or get me to promote their product. Why would they feel I have an obligation to let them know I don’t want to? Just accept that no answer after a few weeks means « no », and stop wasting time and energy on emails.

    winkleink,
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    @thelinuxEXP simple (and I would expect this is more a rant post than actual question)

    Because it's cheap and it works well enough.

    Email 1,000 people and 1 may bite. Cost of marketing program is miniscule compared with other marketing efforts.

    It's the Nigerian Prince marketing model.

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