the guy is losing it slowly and wants to make a remake of 1984

What's the most outdated piece of tech you own and still use regularly? π€
What is a 10x engineer? Wrong answers only.
Dropbox Sign has been hacked https://sign.dropbox.com/blog/a-recent-security-incident-involving-dropbox-sign Customer's emails, usernames, phone numbers and hashed passwords, in addition to general account settings and certain authentication information such as API keys, OAuth tokens, and multi-factor authentication data leaked. #infosec #security
What's your "if you can't beat them, join them" movement?
You can rename #Windows OS. What would you name it? π€
I think about this every time someone tries to get me into online arguments π https://x.com/anammostarac/status/1709029600297414699

If Apple integrates AI technology from OpenAI or Google, it could pose a privacy nightmare. I truly hope Apple includes simple toggle options to disable these AI features. I don't want OpenAI accessing my personal data; they are not trustworthy. I want a simple phone that does calls, texts, and a few apps. I have zero use for shity openai llm. I donβt wish to have AI on my phone. Please keep these fancy features as an option. Please donβt force them like Microsoft.
arch and gentoo #linux users are now happy knowing their daily habits are backed up scientifically π Daily showers are purely βperformativeβ and have no real health benefit, experts insist https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240423-theres-no-need-to-shower-every-day-heres-why
π #linux joke π https://x.com/cmuratori/status/1783274430376120770

The first word is the hardest to write.
The first line of code is the hardest to write.
The first blog post is the hardest to draft.
The first vlog is the hardest to shoot and edit.
Everything that you do for the first time is hard. But keep doing it every day, and one day, it will be easier. Who knows? You may become an expert in that domain. Never underestimate your own abilities.
What's the one #Linux or #Unix command-line tool you absolutely can't live without?
Question: Why was the Nginx server always getting invited to parties?
Answer: It was an excellent event handler.
Seriously, is it just me or is software quality getting worse? It is now, buggier and slower. What is going on? π€
Hidden dependencies in #Linux binaries https://thelittleengineerthatcould.blogspot.com/2024/04/hidden-dependencies-in-linux-binaries.html
Sam Altman tells a room full of VCs with a straight face that he will take billions of their money, build AGI, and then ask it how to generate a return! β OpenAI business plan.
How much ram did your first computer have at your home ?π€
Do you think younger kids get amused when they see older technology like dial-up internet or PSTN public phone?
Adding a caching layer to your app is like giving your app performance-enhancing drugs. It'll run like the horse π΄ ... until the unexpected side effects kick in, and you realize you've created a little monster. At first, it's pure magic...then your users become your QA team by accident. Always be aware of edge cases and unexpected trade-offs.
What is the purpose of the button? π€
