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Comment on What is the best modern-ish OS to install on older computers? (Parameters within) in ~comp
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Comment on What is the best modern-ish OS to install on older computers? (Parameters within) in ~comp
fifthecho LinkWhy are you trying to use 40-ish year old computers? Not to sound to dismissive, but there is likely no way that you'd be able to get a web browser trying to connect to any non-text-only website...Why are you trying to use 40-ish year old computers? Not to sound to dismissive, but there is likely no way that you'd be able to get a web browser trying to connect to any non-text-only website working at this point. Super-cheap Orange Pi Zero 3W has Ethernet, HDMI, 1 GB of RAM, Wifi, Bluetooth, and the 1.5 GB of RAM edition is $27.
The amount of work and pain you're going to go through trying to resurrect a 386 (unless you're wanting to do DOS and vintage computing...but that's not what you've asked for) and have it behave like a "modern" machine isn't worth it. You can definitely spend less money than your time is worth getting something more modern working that will just work better.
If you're just looking to run an "old school MUD" (while this isn't a world I'm into) there's a number of different MUD tools, servers, clients, and projects out there that I was able to find easily that can be the same experience without the agony.
I love vintage computing and hate e-waste as much or more than the next person, but also value my time.
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Comment on What is the best modern-ish OS to install on older computers? (Parameters within) in ~comp
fifthecho Link Parenti586 is the "codename" of the Pentium. Computer 2 will need something built for i386 if it actually is a 386.i586is the "codename" of the Pentium. Computer 2 will need something built for i386 if it actually is a 386. -
Comment on US awards $1.5 billion in grants to improve passenger rail along Northeast Corridor in ~transport
fifthecho LinkAs a resident of NJ who now depends on NJ Transit? I’m very glad this money is out the door before the next administration. Trump stalled the Gateway project for 4 years and that means it’s 4 more...As a resident of NJ who now depends on NJ Transit? I’m very glad this money is out the door before the next administration.
Trump stalled the Gateway project for 4 years and that means it’s 4 more years before we get new tunnels under the Hudson River and 4 more years before we can close one of the old tunnels that’s probably about 60 years overdue for maintenance and has residual “fucked-ness” from Super Storm Sandy more than 10 years ago.
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Comment on You're running for office on a somewhat petty, yet univerally-understood single issue. What is it? in ~talk
fifthecho Link ParentI would've voted for you until I got cats. Same with folks that have small children. While the outside, over the top is definitely superior, it allows small hands (or paws) to pull and pull and...I would've voted for you until I got cats. Same with folks that have small children. While the outside, over the top is definitely superior, it allows small hands (or paws) to pull and pull and unravel an entire roll.
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Comment on I've been to all fifty states, and I've unexpectedly fallen in love with these seven cities in ~travel
fifthecho Link ParentAmen. Have spent substantial time in a few of these and read it thinking “they haven’t spent more than 8 hour here else their opinion would be different.”Amen. Have spent substantial time in a few of these and read it thinking “they haven’t spent more than 8 hour here else their opinion would be different.”
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Comment on I'm visiting the region you're from, what's your favorite food I should try? in ~food
fifthecho Link ParentYou're missing a few North Jersey specialties: The Italian Hot Dog from Jimmy Buff's or Dickie Dee's. This is a hot dog or sausage served in a pocket of bread made from pizza dough topped with...You're missing a few North Jersey specialties:
- The Italian Hot Dog from Jimmy Buff's or Dickie Dee's. This is a hot dog or sausage served in a pocket of bread made from pizza dough topped with diced potato, onions, and peppers.
- The [New Jersey Sloppy Joe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sloppy_joe_(New_Jersey) which is a triple-decker sandwich on rye with deli meats, coleslaw, and Russian dressing.
- Fat Sandwiches my personal recommendation being the "Fat Bastard" that's gyro meat, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, and french fries in a sandwich.
- Hoboken Mozzarella.
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Comment on AMD vs. NVIDIA Vulkan ray-tracing performance on Linux with breaking limit in ~comp
fifthecho Link ParentCUDA drivers are released slower and after much more diligence and testing than the “bleeding edge” gaming drivers. However, without gamers hitting every bump in the road, the CUDA drivers...CUDA drivers are released slower and after much more diligence and testing than the “bleeding edge” gaming drivers. However, without gamers hitting every bump in the road, the CUDA drivers wouldn’t be as good.
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Comment on Steam users have spent $19 billion on games they’ve never played in ~games
fifthecho Link ParentImpressive. Usually, my 2,495 games usually wins any competition. I've only played 28% though, so you definitely beat me there too.Impressive. Usually, my 2,495 games usually wins any competition. I've only played 28% though, so you definitely beat me there too.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~food
fifthecho Link ParentI've definitely made some of his recipes in the past - some were excellent (the original Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is amazing) but mostly do watch for more of the "Max's Food History Story Time"I've definitely made some of his recipes in the past - some were excellent (the original Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is amazing) but mostly do watch for more of the "Max's Food History Story Time"
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Comment on Behold, the $400 red pineapple in ~food
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Comment on What are some of your favorite PlayStation 1 games? Any odd or unique ones worth playing? in ~games
fifthecho Link ParentAhhh…Incredible Crisis featuring the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.Ahhh…Incredible Crisis featuring the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.
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Comment on Want to automate my home with a privacy focus (but I'm a bit slow and need help) in ~life.home_improvement
fifthecho Link ParentSubscription is optional and info available here. Sockets tend to be straightforward. Switches often are not as many require a neutral wire which you may not have.Subscription is optional and info available here.
Sockets tend to be straightforward. Switches often are not as many require a neutral wire which you may not have.
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Comment on Want to automate my home with a privacy focus (but I'm a bit slow and need help) in ~life.home_improvement
fifthecho LinkSo, I cannot speak for your existing wiring, but I'm willing to guarantee that the answer is "yes" you can do this. Home Assistant, OpenHAB, or some other OSS project will be your core. My $0.02...So, I cannot speak for your existing wiring, but I'm willing to guarantee that the answer is "yes" you can do this.
Home Assistant, OpenHAB, or some other OSS project will be your core. My $0.02 is for Home Assistant, but there is choice out there if you have biases or preferences for the language that things run or are developed in.
You will want to stick with Zigbee, Z-Wave, or Thread devices where possible. None of these are internet-routed communication protocols and all have a pretty rigorous authentication process for allowing devices to join their mesh networks. Won't say that it can't be hacked, but it would be pretty challenging to. Additionally, if you're running the devices from Home Assistant, any telemetry would be opt-in.
In the places where there does not exist a Zigbee, Z-Wave, or Thread device that meets your needs or price-point, there do exist privacy conscious Tasmota or ESP-Home based WiFi options usually as well.
If you're wanting to use Home Assistant's GeoFencing, you're going to need to expose your Home Assistant instance to the Internet. While pretty easily doable, it's not for the feint of heart and my recommendation would be to just pony up and pay for their subscription, help fund the project, and get hassle-free encrypted ingress through a tunnel through their systems so that your phone can ping your system when you leave.
It's 100% doable, but for some things, you will need either some technical know-how or pay a premium for a more privacy conscious product.
I have a 100 year old house in the NYC metro area with horrible wiring and have the majority of the house automated.
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Comment on Want to automate my home with a privacy focus (but I'm a bit slow and need help) in ~life.home_improvement
fifthecho Link ParentThere exist Z-Wave Thermostats and a few Zigbee ones as well.There exist Z-Wave Thermostats and a few Zigbee ones as well.
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Comment on Meta is releasing AudioCraft: Generative AI for audio made simple and available to all in ~tech
fifthecho Link ParentI'm a pretty vocal critic of Apple and their lack of contributions to OSS, but they have been pretty good custodians of CUPS Even the worst OSS citizen can have a few bright lights. All of the...I'm a pretty vocal critic of Apple and their lack of contributions to OSS, but they have been pretty good custodians of CUPS
Even the worst OSS citizen can have a few bright lights. All of the MANGA companies are bad...and a lot of other companies too.
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Comment on "Layered" music that builds throughout the song? in ~music
fifthecho LinkOne that comes to my mind when reading your description is Nectar by BT off his album ESCM.One that comes to my mind when reading your description is Nectar by BT off his album ESCM.
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Comment on Prevalence of AI generated text in Tildes in ~tildes
fifthecho Link Parent42 years old. Was playing around with something the other day which necessitated me logging into my Last.FM account that needed a new password and as I was updating the password noticed that the...42 years old. Was playing around with something the other day which necessitated me logging into my Last.FM account that needed a new password and as I was updating the password noticed that the time zone and zip code on that account was at least 15 years out of date.
Some of us are getting old.
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Comment on Weirdest films ever? in ~movies
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Comment on How to read House of Leaves in ~books
fifthecho Link ParentYeah, scans exist, but you will be miserable trying to read it digitally. You genuinely need a paper version to be able to read the book.Yeah, scans exist, but you will be miserable trying to read it digitally. You genuinely need a paper version to be able to read the book.
Fair, and so long as you’re signing up for pain and frustration, enjoy!
Slackware or Debian might be your best shots for something that will likely run.