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Comment on Brands can now purchase an ad in the #2 slot of Reddit's "Trending" sections in the Popular page and Search dropdown in ~tech
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Comment on What are you reading these days? #10 in ~books
TheSaltShaker LinkThe last book I read was Dune, and I’d recommend it to anyone into sci fi/worldbuilding. I haven’t gotten into the sequels, but they apparently weren’t written by the same author, so I’m not sure...The last book I read was Dune, and I’d recommend it to anyone into sci fi/worldbuilding. I haven’t gotten into the sequels, but they apparently weren’t written by the same author, so I’m not sure they’re worth reading. I’ve picked out The Count of Monte Cristo to read next, and I think it’ll be a great read. Good revenge always seems to make a fun story.
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Comment on Need help with Switching to linux in ~comp
TheSaltShaker LinkI’d recommend an easier distro like Ubuntu, or something derived from it (mint, budgie). If you’ve never developed on Linux, you’re in for the time of your life because the bash command line makes...I’d recommend an easier distro like Ubuntu, or something derived from it (mint, budgie). If you’ve never developed on Linux, you’re in for the time of your life because the bash command line makes installing and managing dependencies a dream, especially with the aptitude package manager that comes on Debian-based distro like Ubuntu.
Something that may take getting used to is the fact that no matter how polished a system is, you will always need to use the command line for certain things. This isn’t a bad thing, and really if I can use the command line for something, I do, because it’s usually faster.
Specifically for data science, you can find packages like tensorflow or scipy through apt. I’m not sure if there’s something similar to python virtual environments on windows, but I’d recommend using those as much as possible, and if you can install something through pip instead of apt, do that. All assuming you’re using python of course, but other languages are nice to use as well. There are a lot of great GNU tools for C/C++ like gcc, gdb, and make. I spend most of my time with C, Java, and Python so that’s really all I can talk about. I can say though that development feels a lot easier on Linux than on windows.
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Comment on How do I hack makefiles? in ~comp
TheSaltShaker Link ParentWhat’s the purpose of saving one of these files? Machine code isn’t legible, is there any reason to save an object file unless you’re developing and testing a linker?What’s the purpose of saving one of these files? Machine code isn’t legible, is there any reason to save an object file unless you’re developing and testing a linker?
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Comment on What were the best games you played this year? in ~games
TheSaltShaker Link ParentMaybe dwarf fortress just isn’t for me. I’m pretty casual and just play games to unwind, and I don’t want to feel like I’m banging my head against a wall trying to learn a system that’s made to be...Maybe dwarf fortress just isn’t for me. I’m pretty casual and just play games to unwind, and I don’t want to feel like I’m banging my head against a wall trying to learn a system that’s made to be obscure.
That’s not to say there’s anything wrong with it, I admire the work the devs have put into the game, and I love the fact that there is a game as intricate as DF. I just don’t think it’s for me.
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Comment on How do I hack makefiles? in ~comp
TheSaltShaker Link ParentI don’t understand the purpose of an object file. Is it like an intermediary pickle file for the compiler?I don’t understand the purpose of an object file. Is it like an intermediary pickle file for the compiler?
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Comment on Conservative Christian group launches campaign against “Buddhist meditation” in public schools in ~humanities
TheSaltShaker Link ParentMy understanding of Buddhism is that it’s more of a philosophy than a religion. There’s the figure of Buddha, but I think it’s mostly a way of thinking about yourself and the world. Anybody saying...My understanding of Buddhism is that it’s more of a philosophy than a religion. There’s the figure of Buddha, but I think it’s mostly a way of thinking about yourself and the world. Anybody saying they’re incompatible is probably just afraid of anything that isn’t Christianity because they’re not familiar with it.
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Comment on What were the best games you played this year? in ~games
TheSaltShaker Link ParentI would really love to get into dwarf fortress, but the steep learning curve scares me off, to be honest. I love how all the systems in the game can interact, but every time I start a world and...I would really love to get into dwarf fortress, but the steep learning curve scares me off, to be honest. I love how all the systems in the game can interact, but every time I start a world and try to learn it seems like something I didn’t know existed comes in and wrecks my fortress. I guess that’s why they say it’s more of a simulation than a game, since it isn’t particularly fair.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
TheSaltShaker Link ParentI love signal. Supports attachments of all kinds, end to end encryption, FOSS, the list goes on. I love it, and it also supports audio/video calls.I love signal. Supports attachments of all kinds, end to end encryption, FOSS, the list goes on. I love it, and it also supports audio/video calls.
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Comment on What do you value in a video game? in ~games
TheSaltShaker Link ParentYeah the overall plot isn’t great. I didn’t even know the minutemen had a full storyline, let alone a reason to get involved fighting the institute. I love what they did though, by using small...Yeah the overall plot isn’t great. I didn’t even know the minutemen had a full storyline, let alone a reason to get involved fighting the institute. I love what they did though, by using small stories to lead you to loot and further immerse you. It rewards the player for exploration and makes the world feel more interesting.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~games
TheSaltShaker Link ParentKnock on wood, I’ve never had any issues with FO4 deleting saves, even on fairly heavily modded playthroughs. I’d suspect it’s a steam cloud issue, and that’s not on Bethesda. Most of the DLC for...Knock on wood, I’ve never had any issues with FO4 deleting saves, even on fairly heavily modded playthroughs. I’d suspect it’s a steam cloud issue, and that’s not on Bethesda.
Most of the DLC for that game seemed pretty half baked though. Definitely not worth the asking price, but I’d gladly buy the base game again at retail price for my switch.
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Comment on Think your cleaners are beneath you? in ~life
TheSaltShaker LinkI’m guilty of avoiding service employees when I’m shopping, but I’m pretty sure it’s because I’m awkward and avoid all strangers. I’ll have to keep this in mind though, because I’d hate for...I’m guilty of avoiding service employees when I’m shopping, but I’m pretty sure it’s because I’m awkward and avoid all strangers. I’ll have to keep this in mind though, because I’d hate for someone to think I was looking down on them because they worked a service job. Anyone on Tildes have experience on either side of this?
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Comment on What do you value in a video game? in ~games
TheSaltShaker LinkIt depends on what type of game. I’ve noticed the games I like the most tend to be story based. Firewatch was great, had an interesting story and nice visuals, which is always a killer combo....It depends on what type of game. I’ve noticed the games I like the most tend to be story based. Firewatch was great, had an interesting story and nice visuals, which is always a killer combo. There’s no replay value since there’s no gameplay, but I’m happy with my time and money spent.
Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time with Fallout 4, having a good time with the action shooter elements. I like how there’s different stories to choose from, and more stories hidden all over the game world. The world building, such as the government research facility under the slochum joe’s donut shop is the kind of thing I love, since it’s a story I can discover by exploring the area, reading terminal entries and letters scattered around.
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Comment on Why Tildes doesn't need to be fully public in ~tildes
TheSaltShaker LinkThis is the first thread I’ve seen on tildes in several months. I stopped checking Tildes because there is so little new content. I’m coming back to Tildes now, because I’ve gotten tired of...This is the first thread I’ve seen on tildes in several months. I stopped checking Tildes because there is so little new content. I’m coming back to Tildes now, because I’ve gotten tired of Reddit's problems, namely viral advertisement and the growing toxicity. I was thinking how I really liked the smaller communities, since nobody bothered spamming ads, and it kept the toxicity relatively low, then I realized Tildes was the solution to those problems.
One of the good things about Tildes is the amount of control Deimos has over it. It’s a double edged sword, but as long as users trust the people running the site, it isn’t an issue. Censorship isn’t an issue if nothing valuable is removed, and the community recognizes things like spam and hate speech as valueless “content.” Tildes has the ability to keep the smaller community feel through invite only sign ups.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
TheSaltShaker LinkI’ve been getting really into 90s-00s alt rock, specifically Green Day. I love pretty much every song on American Idiot and I like 21st Century Breakdown more than I thought I did. Jesus of...I’ve been getting really into 90s-00s alt rock, specifically Green Day. I love pretty much every song on American Idiot and I like 21st Century Breakdown more than I thought I did. Jesus of Suburbia is probably in my top ten songs.
I’ve been listening to a lot of Jim Steinbeck stuff too, specifically Meat Loaf’s Bat out of Hell and Bonnie Tyler’s Faster Than the Speed of Night. I love Total Eclipse of the Heart, it really captures the dramatic power ballad vibe.
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Comment on Anything to vent, ~talk? in ~talk
TheSaltShaker Link ParentThanks, I appreciate it.Thanks, I appreciate it.
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Comment on Anything to vent, ~talk? in ~talk
TheSaltShaker Link ParentYeah I’ll be good. The cancer isn’t terminal, so I can treat it by suppressing my immune system forever. Not what I wanted to hear at 18, but nobody ever wants to hear they have cancer, so what...Yeah I’ll be good. The cancer isn’t terminal, so I can treat it by suppressing my immune system forever. Not what I wanted to hear at 18, but nobody ever wants to hear they have cancer, so what can ya do
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Comment on Anything to vent, ~talk? in ~talk
TheSaltShaker LinkWell, I just started college and I suck at making friends. My best friend from high school drunk texted me the other night and said she’s had a thing for me for a while now, which I’m into but she...Well, I just started college and I suck at making friends. My best friend from high school drunk texted me the other night and said she’s had a thing for me for a while now, which I’m into but she lives 450 miles away now. I don’t really know what I can do about that but things are weird there now. Also, I’m so stressed out I throw up if I eat more than 700 cal a day, I have some rare incurable cancer, the on campus counseling services are basically nonexistent, and I got rejected from an internship that I’m overqualified for that would have been a great gig. The only thing keeping me going is smoking dope and watching trailer park boys.
Trailer park boys is pretty good btw, would recommend.
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Comment on What is a favorite book of yours, and why should people read it if they haven't? in ~books
TheSaltShaker Link ParentI love Dune. I’m not much of a reader, and it’s definitey the longest book I’ve ever read, but boy was it worth it. Are the other books in the series worth reading?I love Dune. I’m not much of a reader, and it’s definitey the longest book I’ve ever read, but boy was it worth it. Are the other books in the series worth reading?
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Comment on Google Chrome’s biggest challenge at age 10 might just be its own success in ~tech
TheSaltShaker Link ParentThere’s a specific Firefox dev edition as well with extra tools, too. I’m not a web dev but it seems pretty solid.There’s a specific Firefox dev edition as well with extra tools, too. I’m not a web dev but it seems pretty solid.
That's pretty much the point of stuff like syndicalism or any left-wing libertarian theory. Teach people how to live post money/government then abandon those institutions.