Good luck on the journey! What I meant is that over time, you’ll realize that what you did was probably not the most elegant was to do something, at least that’s my experience with my config. Like, I started with a flake with an explicit config for each machine (basically multiple nixosConfigurations) and then turned it into a lib with functions to turn a set of hosts from json into an attribute set (kind of a simple inventory done). My last efforts that are still ongoing (cough) are splitting my NixOS modules off into a separate flake using flake-parts.

I do understand you meant having the stuff that your need work, I just wanted to hint that the language is very powerful and as such, most configurations have room for improvement, as in learning to do things more efficient or do things that weren’t possible before.

I think one could argue this but it’s immaterial. My point remains the same. The lack of a universal installation method makes deployment expensive on Linux, and confusing for users.

If you’re fine with an executable just writing stuff to your system, then .sh is Linux’ universal installer format.

It’s true there are degrees of backwards compatibility here, but Windows is king

I agree, Microsoft has invested a lot into backwards compatibility and some nifty tricks to deal with DLL hell which was a huge issue in the past and as a result, provide the best backwards compatibility, as long as you stay on x86-64. Nowadays, each .exe basically sees its own sets of dlls in the filesystem. I agree it’s best there. My point was rather that it’s not as bad on Linux as people make it out to be if the application was packaged correctly. Going forward, I think stuff like Valve’s Linux Runtime can provide compatibility.

The lack of a universal application installation method which 98% of developers use. Windows has .exe and it makes it so much easier for developers to release one application which is dead simple for users to install. No instruction manual with different methods per distro. Just double click. This results in less support for Linux in general. Fewer games and applications an drivers with fewer features.

That’s not true. .exe isn’t an installation method, it’s just a binary, the better equivalent would be .msi. Also you also have to consider (some) dependencies on Windows, e.g. you can’t assume the required vcredist is available on the target.

Poor backwards compatibility. Yes it results in bloat, but it also makes it much cheaper to develop for and maintain applications, and this results in more developers for Windows. More hardware and driver support. More applications. More games.

Not super sure about this. I was able to run an over 10 year old binary only game when I last tried (UT 2k4 in 2016 or so) and it worked after providing a single missing library. Yes, it did require manual intervention, but I think the situation is much better on Windows where compatibility also isn’t granted anymore.

This graphic will help you:

Xi Jinping has spoken of the problem directly. In an unusually blunt speech this month, China’s president criticised provincial governments for blindly overinvesting in artificial intelligence, in computing power and in new energy vehicles, industries that Beijing has identified as strategic priorities but which are also at risk of overheating.

I hate it when an authoritarian leader is the only voice I can agree with on a given topic. Fuck him, but he’s right on this one

Can’t have files if you don’t have a computer to store them tips forehead

None of this stuff for me. I prefer one tool doing one thing, like busybox

Oregon Trail?

It’s a special offer, get it now before it returns to its regular price

Oh maybe yeah

Great work, Sherlock! Now, which words might be involved in said portmanteau, and is there maybe a link to the posted website?

She didn’t testify during her trial, why would she give a believable testimony now?

There is another case why I always use booking except for places I know. A place once did a bait and switch on me. I wrote them (the place) an email that I want the room (this was even a different location mind you) that was advertised, they basically told me to go fuck myself. I forwarded the mail exchange to booking. The place contacted me thirty minutes later, apologized and assured me I’d get the room I booked, which I did then. Funny how that works.

You don’t understand, cutting back for the benefit of everyone is communism (bad!), while cutting back for the benefit of the rich is capitalism (good!). You know, one day it might be their turn to figuratively shit on everyone, until then they’ll happily get shat on.

I guess you’re right, my complaint was mostly about about the part of groups that I watched that was I think three Goldlewis matches in a row.

I don’t think the balance for Strive is in a really bad spot, and character skills can outweigh statistical advantages. Maybe it’s just that I dislike Goldlewis and HC due to their oppressive playstyles that I remember them as negative examples.

Didn’t want to complain really, the matches were hype, I got some really good laughs out of them too when RedDitto grabbed opponents in the most insane situations. Good stuff all around

Capcom vs. SNK 2 was in the extended lineup. It’s great to see those passionate communities still playing those games 25 years later, even with plenty of new blood, though I will admit that both games fall into a situation where the top tier characters are so dominant that you don’t get a lot of variety in character selection in top 8, which can dampen the excitement a bit.

I hope Capcom brings an optional mode for new balance, like they added the option to disable roll cancel. The game is too unique with its mechanics, I think it’s one of the most interesting games ever with the modes, but the balance just isn’t great, which is holding the game back.

I was lucky that Strive top 8 were played early, so I could enjoy them at a decent time despite being in CEST. Bit unfortunate with the character variety, a lot of HC and Goldlewis matches and Johnny has proven to be very strong as people predicted. Would have preferred to see Ram win. Not that she’s weak, but in my opinion more interesting and somewhat underplayed. But alas.

and most people are frankly too dumb or lazy to properly verify outputs.

This is my main argument. I need to check the output for correctness anyways. Might as well do it in the first place then.

I see, thanks

For instance, I recently discovered the structuredExtraConfig option for patching the kernel straight up does not work. This means you cannot unset any kernel options

From reading, I thought this option was for adding options, not removing them. Sure, you might be able to set options to “no”, but I don’t think this will override the defaults…

Countries should take the gloves off against these corporations. Sold stuff for 100 million a year in Italy? Assume all of this was profit and put 50% extra on it. Make it so that operating in this fashion (heh) is not only unprofitable, but outright a net loss.