eventualhorizon (u/eventualhorizon)

eventualhorizon commented on I run a full Linux desktop in Docker just because I can howtogeek.com/i-run-a-ful... · Posted by u/redbell

lostlogin · 6 months ago

Isn’t this the case on macOS too?

I desperately wish I could run docker properly (CLI) on the Mac rather than use docker desktop, and while we are making a dream list, can I just run Ubuntu on the Mac mini?

eventualhorizon · 6 months ago

I’ve been using colima for cli docker on my arm mac. It’s pretty straightfirward using homebrew.

eventualhorizon commented on RustPython rustpython.github.io/... · Posted by u/BerislavLopac

pletnes · 2 years ago

Pypy is nice if you want more performance. From my experience it seems underused. Never seen jython and ironpython used - yet.

eventualhorizon · 2 years ago

I worked on a project (15+ years ago) that used Jython to put a web front end on GDS systems (airline reservation mainframes). It was in production and being used in some of the largest travel call centers at the time. The whole thing was built in Jython.

eventualhorizon commented on Do I need to get out the soldering iron again? (2018) naughtycomputer.uk/do_i_r... · Posted by u/cwillu

bityard · 2 years ago

I must be missing something because that page doesn't have any reviews, it's just a list of 5 adapters with one sentence each about "why it's great" and giant Amazon referral links.

Although I must admit I did not expect the Apple USB-C to 3.5mm adapter to be so affordable. I don't have any Apple devices but I wonder if will work with Android/Linux.

eventualhorizon · 2 years ago

I have used the USB-C apple adapter with linux and it works fine. I used it for a year hooked up to an older dell laptop (Xubuntu and later Manjaro) for my home sound system (spotify client on the laptop). Works great for the money. I eventually moved to a standalone dac. Not sure it sounds any better but is more versatile.

eventualhorizon commented on Do I need to get out the soldering iron again? (2018) naughtycomputer.uk/do_i_r... · Posted by u/cwillu

CogitoCogito · 2 years ago

Do you move the connector while it’s plugged in e.g. if you have the phone in your pocket plugged in and then connected to wired headphones? The lightning connector works fine when you don’t move it, but not when you do.

eventualhorizon · 2 years ago

I have used the lightning headphone adapter on my iphone almost daily for a couple of years. Whenever I have problems like you describe it's because the lightning port has dirt/pocket lint in it. I have a plastic tool that I use to clean it out and it works fine again. The only other issue I have is that the thin wire does wear out over time.

eventualhorizon commented on An Unlikely Bohemia: Athens, Georgia, in Reagan's America (2020) southernspaces.org/2020/u... · Posted by u/tintinnabula

severine · 3 years ago

Wow, HN meets Team Dresch!

I've lived 'mentally' in Athens as an European youngster, I'm eager to read some stories, if you were there, then, please share!

eventualhorizon · 3 years ago

i grew up in Athens and was in high school/college during this time (graduated hs in '83). Unfortunately I was not that involved in the music scene but still got to see some great bands.

The article spends a good bit of time on the B-52's but they were long gone to New York by this time and didn't really come back for public concerts until 'Cosmic Thing'. The popular bands that I remember were Love Tractor, REM, Dreams So Real and Kilkenny Cats.

The scene as I knew it from a distance revolved around a few venues. Foremost at the time was the 40 watt club. It started as a room off of a back alley (with a bare light bulb?) that had moved by the time I was old enough to go. Lot's of history there. Other venues I visited were the Uptown Lounge, the Georgia Theater and surprisingly house parties.

My favorite memories of the time were seeing PYLON and REM with about 50-100 other people at 'teen night' at the I&I club, I didn't really know PYLON but the show blew me away. Easily the best performance that I've seen. The Hillbilly Frankenstein album release party was wild and a blast. I also got to see the Flat Duo Jets at a house party and several times at small venues. Dex and Crowe made an amazing amount of sound for two guys with simple instruments.

It was definitely a fun time to be in Athens and I certainly enjoyed myself. In hindsight I wish I had gotten more into the scene but growing up there and being so young I had no idea that there was anything special going on there.

eventualhorizon commented on Union's evidence in Amazon vote 'could be grounds for overturning election' reuters.com/technology/us... · Posted by u/throwawaysea

ceejayoz · 5 years ago

Are Walmart "associates" particularly well off as a result?

eventualhorizon · 5 years ago

Walmart was a very different company under Sam Walton. Sam tried to visit every store once a year. When he got there he would throw the managers out and talk with the employees to find whether or not the managers were doing their jobs. He also believed in empowering the employees. Employees were responsible for particular sections of the store and had access to sales and inventory data and made decisions about how the section was run. In short Mr. Walton felt that the line employees were the most important people in the organization and treated them accordingly.

This of course did not survive after he passed and Walmart employees are not well off today. The quote about Unions above does seem to fit his philosophy but rings hollow with the changes that occurred after his death.

eventualhorizon commented on America’s bald eagle population continues to soar fws.gov/birds/news/210324... · Posted by u/infodocket

alistairSH · 5 years ago

Their call is...unimpressive. I call it "The call of the sick gull."

I had to Google it. So true. Like a song-bird crossed with nails-on-chalkboard.

And the red-tail, which I have heard locally, is the stuff of (mouse/snake) nightmares.

eventualhorizon · 5 years ago

Can confirm. Have Red Tail nesting pair in my back yard. Have heard them a couple of times today.

eventualhorizon commented on Former NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz Restores Mission Control in Houston npr.org/2019/06/30/737327... · Posted by u/shortlived

docbrown · 7 years ago

How does 55,000HP compare to modern launches (e.g. SpaceX)? Have they become more efficient in harnessing less power to produce more thrust? I’m a lay person when it comes to engineering, but my assumption would be that we do not need close to 300,000HP to lift a modern shuttle up. If we do, though, it again is a magnificent task to complete.

eventualhorizon · 7 years ago

Note that the 300k hp is for the fuel pumps, the first stage max output is roughly 160 million hp.

eventualhorizon commented on The Pac-Man Dossier (2011) [pdf] tralvex.com/download/foru... · Posted by u/tosh

eventualhorizon · 7 years ago

Nice to see this come back up. I worked with Jamey years ago and he was brilliant. I think he has a write up for Ms Pacman as well.