orlandohill (u/orlandohill)

orlandohill commented on Launch HN: Haystack (YC S24) – Visualize and edit code on an infinite canvas github.com/haystackeditor... · Posted by u/akshaysg

akshaysg · a year ago

Hmm I'll take a look at other licenses to see if there's one that expresses our intent in clearer language.

The intent is that you should be able to make PRs, examine the source code, but not distribute Haystack for commercial reasons.

I believe the license should allow you make PRs and examine code (even in commercial settings), but I'll take a more in-depth look.

Thank you for raising this to my attention!

orlandohill · a year ago

It's probably best that you pay for legal advice from one of the creators of PolyForm. It looks like Kyle has time for consultation clients.

https://availability.kemitchell.com/

orlandohill commented on Open source maintainers underpaid, swamped by security, and going gray theregister.com/2024/09/1... · Posted by u/rntn

theosp · a year ago

At JustDo we make our source code available for transparency and collaboration, we use a source-available license that ensures fair compensation for our work. This model allows us to maintain the benefits of open development while avoiding the pitfalls of unrestricted open-source licensing, ensuring we can sustainably develop and support our software.

I developed this license https://justdo.com/source-available-license , if someone wants to adopt it for their project, I'd love to provide its Latex form, just DM me. (With enough demand, I might Open Source the Source available license ;) )."

orlandohill · a year ago

Could you use a PolyForm license instead? They have a set of standardized, source-available licenses that are much shorter and easier to understand.

"The PolyForm Project is a group of experienced licensing lawyers and technologists developing simple, standardized, plain-language software source code licenses. PolyForm aims to fill gaps in the menu of standardized software licenses, like non-commercial, trial, and small-business-only terms."

https://polyformproject.org/

orlandohill commented on Ask HN: Why no transflective LCD portables? · Posted by u/networked

orlandohill · 2 years ago

I have an Eyemoo Epaper S1, and am very happy with it. It works great indoors with the front light set to a low brightness. The screen is noticeably more comfortable than a regular LCD or OLED. Combined with a tablet stand and either a Bluetooth speaker or wireless headphones, it's perfect for what it is. It filled the biggest gaps I had when only using a monochrome e-ink monitor. It allows me to comfortably view websites in color and watch videos at a normal refresh rate.

Unfortunately, most reviewers seem to have completely missed the point of the device. If you want high contrast and color accuracy, use an OLED. If you want to read outside in the sun, use e-ink.

https://eyemootech.com/

orlandohill commented on Open Source is not a Business Model cra.mr/open-source-is-not... · Posted by u/Brajeshwar

dboreham · 2 years ago

Took me a while to catch up with all this (need to get out more, it seems...)

This is about "available source, but licensed such that some included use cases must pay while others don't".

I'm not sure it works. Originally tried by Sleepycat 25 years ago. Problem is that your project/product becomes incompatible with all other OSS. So everyone else will go out of their way to avoid using your thing.

orlandohill · 2 years ago

Fair Source also uses Delayed Open Source publication.

Delayed Open Source publication (DOSP) is a concept established by the Open Source Initiative (OSI). It is in keeping with OSI's public-benefit mandate to "persuade organizations and software authors to distribute source software freely they otherwise would not distribute." DOSP ensures that if a Fair Source company goes out of business, or develops its products in an undesired direction, the community or another company can pick up and move forward. Will this be meaningful in practice? Again, time will tell.

https://fair.io/about/https://opensource.org/dosp

orlandohill commented on Please stop inventing new software licences (2020) shkspr.mobi/blog/2020/09/... · Posted by u/edent

sph · 2 years ago

I wish there were more standard open-but-not-open-source licenses available. Or open-but-only-for-personal-use or open-but-cannot-distribute.

Something standard and vetted enough that projects like these could adopt instead of having to write themselves.

orlandohill · 2 years ago

The PolyForm Project has a set of standardized source-available licenses.

"The PolyForm Project is a group of experienced licensing lawyers and technologists developing simple, standardized, plain-language software source code licenses. PolyForm aims to fill gaps in the menu of standardized software licenses, like non-commercial, trial, and small-business-only terms."

https://polyformproject.org/

orlandohill commented on ReMarkable Paper Pro remarkable.com/... · Posted by u/buro9

vermaat · 2 years ago

Wish I could also use this as external MacBook usb-c monitor so I can code during the day.

orlandohill · 2 years ago

I've been happy with my 13.3" Dasung Paperlike HD-FT. I can imagine eventually getting a larger color e-ink monitor for office work, and a smaller one for travel.

orlandohill commented on E Ink faces growing competition in the "paper-like" display space liliputing.com/e-ink-face... · Posted by u/pmontra

jillesvangurp · 2 years ago

It would be nice to see somebody do a device that isn't crippled in terms of hardware and software. In my experience, most hardware companies aren't very good at software and vice versa. Apple seems a rare exception to this rule.

I'd love a laptop that I can use outside. Even my current macbook pro isn't that good outside. It kind of works but it's not that comfortable on the eyes. And that's supposed to be a screen that is suitable for this.

My kindle on the other hand I can use sitting in the sun wearing sun glasses. Not a problem. Not that I do that a lot, I stick to the shadows. But we've had some nice warm temperatures here in the last few weeks and it sucks having to sit indoors to be able to do work. I'd much rather be in some nice garden or park.

I'd probably buy anything with a decent amount of hardware power and a good screen like this. I'm OK installing linux on it. Not a problem. I can deal with external batteries and extension cords if needed. But I need my laptop to be fast and have decent keyboards and touch pads.

But it seems all the companies in this space fall in the trap of trying to be Apple and then failing miserably on both the hardware and software front. Slow/outdated CPUs, crippled by anemic amounts of memory, paired with somebody's take on how to do Android, etc. When the screen is just about the only thing about a device that isn't shit, it's still a shit product overall.

orlandohill · 2 years ago

You could connect your laptop to an e-ink monitor. That's what I do.

I've been using a 13.3" Dasung Paperlike HD-FT e-ink monitor since 2020. The refresh rate is fine for reading and writing code, and most websites are easily usable in black and white. I normally use a terminal-based text editor in light-mode with syntax colouring turned off. It's not great for detailed videos, but sometimes it's good enough.

Dasung have since released 25.3" monochrome and color e-ink monitors, and a more portable 12" color e-ink monitor.

https://shop.dasung.com/

orlandohill commented on E Ink faces growing competition in the "paper-like" display space liliputing.com/e-ink-face... · Posted by u/pmontra

dgan · 2 years ago

Anyone using large e-ink monitor for programming? I cautious about trying one because I wouldn't want to wait 1 full second every time I scroll yhe sources

orlandohill · 2 years ago

I've been using a 13.3" Dasung Paperlike HD-FT e-ink monitor since 2020. The refresh rate is fine for reading and writing code, and most websites are easily usable in black and white. I normally use a terminal-based text editor in light-mode with syntax colouring turned off. It's not great for detailed videos, but sometimes it's good enough.

Dasung have since released 25.3" monochrome and color e-ink monitors, and a more portable 12" color e-ink monitor.

https://shop.dasung.com/

orlandohill commented on Boox Palma Review: A Phone-Sized E-Ink Android Device That Isn't a Phone ewritable.com/ereaders/bo... · Posted by u/todsacerdoti

orlandohill · 2 years ago

You can get a similar e-ink experience with the Dasung E-ink Phone Monitor. The advantage is that it just mirrors your phone display and acts as a touch screen. You can keep using your existing apps without having to transfer data to a new device, and when you upgrade your phone you're also upgrading your e-reader. Just make sure to get the wired or wireless option suitable for your phone type.

https://shop.dasung.com/products/dasung-6-7-e-ink-phone-moni...