Narry's recent activity
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Comment on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price drops to $22.99 USD/month in ~games
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Comment on Valve uploads Steam Controller unboxing video, launch imminent in ~games
Narry Link ParentIf I had to guess, yes for now I’m betting it’s just the controller. And for the reasons that you’re stating. I think Valve would plan to take a knee and wait for those RAM prices to come down to...If I had to guess, yes for now I’m betting it’s just the controller. And for the reasons that you’re stating. I think Valve would plan to take a knee and wait for those RAM prices to come down to a more reasonable level. If that ever happens, that is.
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Comment on Apple names insider John Ternus as CEO, Tim Cook to become executive chairman in ~tech
Narry Link ParentApple has been knocking it out of the park the last decade or so with the hardware. Unfortunately, the software is what’s been lacking. I guess my optimism, cautious though it may be, is that we...Apple has been knocking it out of the park the last decade or so with the hardware. Unfortunately, the software is what’s been lacking. I guess my optimism, cautious though it may be, is that we will continue having good hardware… And maybe with this guy in charge he’ll see some value in making sure that the software truly does reflect the abilities of the hardware. Like I said, optimism about corporate reshuffling and restructuring is not something that I often experience, so for me in particular it’s a little bit fuzzy. Maybe he won’t see the value in the everything as a subscription model that Cook seems to have been pushing towards.
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Comment on Apple names insider John Ternus as CEO, Tim Cook to become executive chairman in ~tech
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Comment on What is your go-to project for learning a new language? in ~comp
Narry Link ParentSwedish accounting practices are far more Scandinavian than other accounting practices. Austere but beautiful. I’m kidding. I have no idea. Maybe double-entry accounting is a common Swedish practice?Swedish accounting practices are far more Scandinavian than other accounting practices. Austere but beautiful. I’m kidding. I have no idea. Maybe double-entry accounting is a common Swedish practice?
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Comment on Apple names insider John Ternus as CEO, Tim Cook to become executive chairman in ~tech
Narry LinkSo the rumors are true. I don’t usually have high hopes about executive types, but this guy does seem like he’s got quite a bit of the hardware side of things down. And he’s got a long tenure at...So the rumors are true. I don’t usually have high hopes about executive types, but this guy does seem like he’s got quite a bit of the hardware side of things down. And he’s got a long tenure at Apple. I don’t know. I guess I’m cautiously optimistic?
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Comment on What is your go-to project for learning a new language? in ~comp
Narry Link ParentEvery time I look at Rust code my brain goes “nope, that’s for professional programmers and you’re a hobbyist. Turn around and find something for guys like you.” (To be fair I have this exact same...Every time I look at Rust code my brain goes “nope, that’s for professional programmers and you’re a hobbyist. Turn around and find something for guys like you.”
(To be fair I have this exact same reaction to C++ and Zig)
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Comment on What is your go-to project for learning a new language? in ~comp
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Comment on What is your go-to project for learning a new language? in ~comp
Narry (edited )LinkI pretty much exclusively want to make command line interface/text user interface apps, so my first thing to do to try to shake out any language is to attempt to find how it handles console-based...I pretty much exclusively want to make command line interface/text user interface apps, so my first thing to do to try to shake out any language is to attempt to find how it handles console-based input an output.
So far other than a couple of libraries in python, I’ve been very disappointed by how little modern programming languages tend to support the CLI. Many of them do have some sort of very lightweight I/O, but if you’re looking for things like proper ANSI codes or anything like that, best to just stick with things like Python. Sad thing is, I really don’t care for Python. My preference tends to go towards functional languages like Haskell and LISP, and procedural languages like Odin, and Go.
(I guess technically there are some good ones for JavaScript, but I hate node with a burning passion, I can’t figure out deno, and to be honest, I just don’t much care for either JavaScript or TypeScript.)
(Edit to fix Io -> I/O, this comment.)
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Comment on Today I shipped twenty apps and a screensaver in ~tech
Narry Link ParentThanks! I’ll have to try installing Xcode again. Funnily enough, the whole reason I got back into Mac was to develop for Mac and iOS, but the first thing I wanted to try was a screensaver and I...Thanks! I’ll have to try installing Xcode again. Funnily enough, the whole reason I got back into Mac was to develop for Mac and iOS, but the first thing I wanted to try was a screensaver and I failed at it so hard I gave up entirely. Still loved my Mac and iPhone, though, and I’m still using newer versions of them eight years later.
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Comment on Which covers did it better than (or put a fresh twist on) the original? in ~music
Narry (edited )LinkHonestly, I end up listening to remixes more than I listen to covers, but it's always remixes that I end up preferring over the original version. But there are covers I enjoy as much as/more than...Honestly, I end up listening to remixes more than I listen to covers, but it's always remixes that I end up preferring over the original version. But there are covers I enjoy as much as/more than the originals.
Remixes
Tom's Diner by DNA | Original by Suzanne Vega
It's A Fine Day by Opus III | Original by Jane / Technically a remix of a spoken word poem than a song
19-2000 (Soulchild Remix) by Soulchild | Original by Gorillaz
Bang (Peanut Butter Wolf Remix) by Peanut Butter Wolf| Original by MalenasCovers
Brown Eyed Girl by Everclear | Original by Van Morrison / This is... not a full cover. It's kind of a reminiscence of the song itself?
Mad World by Gary Jules | Original by Tears for Fears / Gary Jules' version sticks with me for its use in Donnie Darko, but generally I actually listen to the Tears for Fears version.Editing to add a blurb from the Wikipedia article on MP3:
An acapella version of the song "Tom's Diner" by Suzanne Vega was the first song used by Brandenburg to develop the MP3 format. It was used as a benchmark to see how well MP3's compression algorithm handled the human voice. Brandenburg adopted the song for testing purposes, listening to it again and again each time he refined the compression algorithm, making sure it did not adversely affect the reproduction of Vega's voice.[47] Accordingly, he dubbed Vega the "Mother of MP3".[48] Instrumental music had been easier to compress, but Vega's voice sounded unnatural in early versions of the format. Brandenburg eventually met Vega and heard Tom's Diner performed live.
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Comment on Which covers did it better than (or put a fresh twist on) the original? in ~music
Narry Link ParentNirvana's cover of Lead Belly's version of In the Pines / Where Did You Sleep Last Night? / My Girl / Hey Girl / Black Girl is absolutely stellar, a gut punch when I watched it live, and still a...Nirvana's cover of Lead Belly's version of In the Pines / Where Did You Sleep Last Night? / My Girl / Hey Girl / Black Girl is absolutely stellar, a gut punch when I watched it live, and still a gut punch 30 some years later. For those that haven't heard either version:
Lead Belly's Version
Nirvana's Unplugged Version
Nirvana's Unplugged Version (anecdote about guitar skipped) -
Comment on Today I shipped twenty apps and a screensaver in ~tech
Narry LinkThis is awesome. Fits on a Floppy screensaver was an instant download/install for me because I love those old screensavers. I used to watch the flying toasters and bad dog and guy mowing the lawn...This is awesome. Fits on a Floppy screensaver was an instant download/install for me because I love those old screensavers. I used to watch the flying toasters and bad dog and guy mowing the lawn for hours on end. I wish I could make screensavers for my Mac, but I've never been able to find documentation for how to do it.
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Comment on Valve is working on Proton for ARM processors in ~games
Narry Link ParentI think this might be them aiming for General ARM support, which at this point would include Apple silicon, Nintendo Switches 1&2, Android tablets and phones, as well as several newer Windows...I think this might be them aiming for General ARM support, which at this point would include Apple silicon, Nintendo Switches 1&2, Android tablets and phones, as well as several newer Windows devices. ARM has historically been the option that you went for when you need to be sipping power rather than chugging it. Apple has been pushing ARM to the frontier limits for a couple of decades at this point. Since at least 2007 with the iPhone, but I believe that the ARM architecture has been one they’ve had other dealings with over the years (don’t quote me on that, though.)
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Comment on What are the current channels to find remote work? in ~tech
Narry Link ParentFWIW I believe that official diagnosis is worth it to put the mystery to bed and begin managing it. White knuckling and masking is a difficult way to approach the world and it can take a lot out...FWIW I believe that official diagnosis is worth it to put the mystery to bed and begin managing it. White knuckling and masking is a difficult way to approach the world and it can take a lot out of you.
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Comment on What are the current channels to find remote work? in ~tech
Narry Link ParentFor me, it’s a combination of my ADHD and my introversion that leads me to be like this. Really a lot of what you need to be a remote worker boils down to: doesn’t need a lot of oversight, and...For me, it’s a combination of my ADHD and my introversion that leads me to be like this. Really a lot of what you need to be a remote worker boils down to: doesn’t need a lot of oversight, and doesn’t have a lot of things at home to interrupt them during the workday. Having the kind of personality that enjoys long stretches of solitude also helps.
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Comment on Spaceballs: The New One coming to theaters April 23, 2027 in ~movies
Narry LinkThis man makes me laugh every damn time, he's a treasure. I look forward to this because even if it's not perfect, it'll be perfect.This man makes me laugh every damn time, he's a treasure. I look forward to this because even if it's not perfect, it'll be perfect.
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Comment on What are the current channels to find remote work? in ~tech
Narry Link ParentI will second all of these for sure. I've done really well in this job because the main reason I wanted to work from home rather than in an office was that in the office I tend to be interrupted...I will second all of these for sure. I've done really well in this job because the main reason I wanted to work from home rather than in an office was that in the office I tend to be interrupted constantly and can never hit my flow for more than a short while.
Remotely, without people constantly jogging my elbow and "dropping by" my desk looking for help, I'm actually an amazing worker with incredible work ethic if I do say so myself. I produce results. I still socialize with my coworkers online, I just... put that aside for breaks and slow periods.
You'll note that it wasn't "I want to avoid work" it's "I want to work more, with fewer interruptions." That's not the usual mindset.
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Comment on What are the current channels to find remote work? in ~tech
Narry Link ParentThe few times I’ve engaged with actual recruiters for tech roles, I’ve gone with recommendations from people I’ve known that have used them and found good roles, so networking in my case. However,...The few times I’ve engaged with actual recruiters for tech roles, I’ve gone with recommendations from people I’ve known that have used them and found good roles, so networking in my case. However, the role that I currently have was found through a company that was less of a recruiter and more of a placement agency. I took a shot in the dark with them and it panned out. They were more like a temp agency like Manpower or Kelly than a headhunter.
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Comment on What are the current channels to find remote work? in ~tech
Narry LinkI’ve always had decent luck with recruiting firms and job placement agencies, but the trick is to start conversations when you’re not yet in need so you can turn down their bullshit “foist this...I’ve always had decent luck with recruiting firms and job placement agencies, but the trick is to start conversations when you’re not yet in need so you can turn down their bullshit “foist this guy off” offers. The most tiring is where they offer “hybrid” and you talk to the company you’d be placed at and they say “sure, yeah, someday if we don’t need you in the office some days, maybe six months down the line once you’ve established yourself “ which is them basically telling you they don’t do hybrid, but want the kind of cachet given to a company that does actually offer hybrid.
If they wanted to do the core plan for Xbox Live online multiplayer, plus add in cloud streaming, I’d be willing to pay $10 for that. Or if they brought back the one year plans that essentially cut like 40% of the overall cost, I would be willing to consider that as well.