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[-] SeikoAlpinist@slrpnk.net 8 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

X1 Nano:

  • narrower than the old 11.6 laptops and slightly taller.
  • Higher than 1080 screen due to the taller ratio.
  • IPS display
  • 0.97kg without charger.
  • Thinkpad keyboard and track point.
  • strong Linux support

Here is the PSREF for the first generation. They are up to Gen 3 of this line now.

[-] SeikoAlpinist@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 week ago

Agree; Gnome on Fedora is just more polished in general than Gnome anywhere else. So sasy to add another language and that input language works everywhere including Flatpak apps Qt apps, etc. Fedora is winning me over in this regard and I've kind of been a Red Hat hater these days.

[-] SeikoAlpinist@slrpnk.net 15 points 1 week ago

After 26 years of using Linux, I did my first baremetal "immutable" distro install last week.

My youngest son is starting school and instead of the Chromebooks that they recommend, I took a chance and installed Fedora Silverblue on a $200 Lenovo "student-rugged" class laptop. Everything works and he hasn't had any issues so far. He gets access to the same student platform as the other students through Chrome, but then I can install Minetest and Tux Paint and GCompris as well.

The older kids run Debian stable for years now, but if this works out, I might transition them over next semester.

[-] SeikoAlpinist@slrpnk.net 9 points 1 week ago

I love the old Mac Pros and even built a trashcan setup for Debian a few years ago. But TBH, they use a lot of electricity for the processing power they provide. If you already have one or can get one for free, great, use it. Linux runs great. But I wouldn't go to OWC and buy something that would be outperformed by a fanless, low TDP machine these days.

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Two brothers in town for their sisters' wedding were killed while riding bikes last night. One is an NHL hockey star. Fuck cars. Also, sorry for linking TMZ, it's more detailed than the SI article.

[-] SeikoAlpinist@slrpnk.net 12 points 3 weeks ago

Yes. At one employer, we had an entire domain in our AD forest that was Red Hat / CentOS / Ubuntu workstations for the developers.

[-] SeikoAlpinist@slrpnk.net 12 points 3 weeks ago

I'm not sure there's much of an ecosystem. It's just three products and I don't think the guy even looked at the budget tablet.

Usually you end up with products from the same manufacturer because there is a package deal or promotion sale. Which is the case now for their earbuds.

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From Android Police.

[-] SeikoAlpinist@slrpnk.net 4 points 3 weeks ago

OpenBSD is clean and well thought out.

MS-DOS is simple.

[-] SeikoAlpinist@slrpnk.net 2 points 3 weeks ago

At the bottom in the

Education, Professional Development, & Credentials

section

Something like: Open Source Computer Science Coursework Completed XX hours of coursework through ABCD, EFGH, HIJK Universities Relevant Coursework: Linear Algebra (Princeton); Machine Learning (Stanford); Cryptography (Stanford)

It would weigh less than my traditional degrees, but if pressed on it (unlikely), I would describe exactly what this is: an effort to liberate CS education in the spirit of the Free Software movement, using synchronous and asynchronous learning methodology in an online learning platform from accredited, reputable universities.

At this point in my career, it would show continued aptitude for growth and professional development, since it's been close to two decades since my first degree.

Also, at this point, I've seen people put shit like Strayer U and ITT Tech and Liberty on their resume and get hired for very high paying jobs. Honestly I would take this over that trash.

Even 15 years ago, most lower level undergrad coursework was 150+ students in a lecture hall where the professor would pull up Blackboard and just load the slideshow. It was only at the 300+ level where class size shrunk down and interpersonal relationships sort of mattered.

My wife's graduate degree a few years later but still over a decade ago was almost entirely online; they only met in person to discuss their progress towards the capstone. And she has a nice prestigious degree with a very expensive university name on it, walked across the stage at that University, and nowhere does that diploma read, "Online."

I have a lot of beef with the US university system. Change has to start somewhere.

[-] SeikoAlpinist@slrpnk.net 3 points 4 weeks ago

How did I miss this five years ago? What an excellent idea. I think we should be able to just finish the coursework and then put it on our resume.

I love this idea so much. I'm established in my industry but I think I'll start working on it and just add to my resume. Thanks for sharing.

[-] SeikoAlpinist@slrpnk.net 1 points 4 weeks ago

OnePlus is like, the only mainstream phone manufacturer worth it anymore. Half the price of other flagships, high frequency pwm dimming to reduce eyestrain, and still great camera. People say OxygenOS is bloated but that's because stock Android is so stripped down and has had so many features removed over the years. But OxygenOS kept things that make sense, like a usable swipe down menu, floating windows, per application refresh rate, etc. and still has the IR blaster. And no AI gimmicks.

I really don't see anything competitive with the OnePlus 12 or 12R in the US market at that price. The high frequency pwm is the biggest selling point for me though. I literally can't use a Pixel because of the low pwm.

[-] SeikoAlpinist@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 month ago

Yeah, OP12 and OP12R both have high frequency pwm. So does the Fairphone 5, apparently.

[-] SeikoAlpinist@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 month ago

240Hz pwm dimming means lots of flicker and eyestrain at lower brightness levels.

I guess I'll just hold on to my current phone a little longer and see what the OnePlus 13 brings.

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