BartyDeCanter @ BartyDeCanter @lemmy.sdf.org

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And… they’re basically all correct. Linux does run on all sort of machines, even really ancient ones. It has a solid command line environment, or rather lots of them. And it’s astounding powerful. Windows does still blue screen, is currently the best place for gaming, and wow is MS fucking you with Win11. Macs can have a cool setup, are really simplified for most users and expensive.

Fun fact: Leaded solder is still required in aircraft because it doesn't grow whiskers like this, while pure tin solder does.

I don't know if I'd go all the way to cool, but yeah, for some reason that color makes it almost work.

I just tried it and it actually works! 🤣

I prefer Oregon Trail generation.

Also, me eating a fig.

I've been really enjoying my current Pathfinder:Kingmaker run going for the true ending.

Forty years too late, but I guess better than never.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W3q8Od5qJio

Edit: Be sure to turn the volume and bass up all the way before clicking play.

Even if you don't have anything material to leave behind, there are still a few questions that it's good to have the answers written down for, mostly advanced directives. You can find free AD forms if you live in the US at https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/financial-legal/free-printable-advance-directives/ and most other countries have a similar system.

Nope. They do require some form of 2FA, but that can be any of: phone number, security key, authentication app, or a secure device. They also support one time use backup codes that you print out and keep secure. Personally, I use security keys for day to day and keep the printed out backup codes with my will.

I know that’s supposed to be a jokey edgy comment but advanced planning is really important for those you leave behind. They will absolutely appreciate it if you have done the basics of estate planning (will, advance directives, digital account planning) so that it’s not one more burden during one of their most difficult time in life.

In my filing cabinet that contains my will and other emergency documents I have a printout of the emergency backup codes for my password manager and my google account. That should be enough for my heirs to get whatever they need and want.

Oh, nothing about it sounds unrealistic, just kinda pointless. There absolutely are rugged laptops and gaming laptops and probably even some combination of the two out there somewhere. But they both tend to be quite expensive and nothing you mentioned seemed to indicate the need for portability. So, why a laptop and not a desktop? You’ll get a lot more bang for your buck and can have the exact keyboard, cooling system and whatever else you want, plus a much more repairable system.

With those requirements why bother with a laptop? Just build yourself a desktop and setup up ssh and/or Remote Desktop if you really need access on the go.

Since I work in Bay Area tech I’ve met a bunch of people who do, like Guido van Rossum and Sergey Brin. But I only really know one, an astronomer I used to work with.

Also, me eating a fig.

Fun fact: Texas gave that strip of land to Oklahoma so they could keep slaves.

Actually, that’s not really a very fun fact.

Oh look, it's me.

Oh you’re in for a treat! The Baroque Cycle takes place much earlier, but has family ties to Cryptonomicon.