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Enjoy #Christmas ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿคถ knowing that your #feast ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿซ˜ is #vegan and doesnโ€™t contribute to #palmoil ecocide. Here's some yummy budget-friendly, #palmoilfree shopping guide and #recipes #MerryChristmas ๐Ÿ’–โœจ #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect palmoildetectives.com/2022/12/โ€ฆ


Thinking about tacking into FORTH for the permacomputer project.

BASIC is good for certain applications with software preservation, but I think perhaps the project calls for a mix of languages--a cross pollination.

FORTH may be a better approach to deal with memory limitations and code density.

in reply to vidak

How little memory do you have? Notice that he did get it running on that pocket computer. The extras version has a 32KB heap by default.

I just spent a couple of days debugging a GC, and I appreciate even more now how rock solid tinylisp is in that respect. Trying to reproduce that is hard regardless of language, which is why I suggest using something good that already exists. Spend more time in the HLL, life is better there.

in reply to Kartik Agaram

the author's pocket computer cannot run a recursive fizzbuzz higher than (fizzbuzz 22) because the boxing clips the maximum number of cells in the (env), even with tail recursion.

I've explored Tiny-lisp for the past couple of weeks and it is quite memory hungry, it's not a good fit for 16-bit systems, and even in 32-bit systems without doubles, it's a bit tight.

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in reply to Devine Lu Linvega

@neauoire Interesting!

Now this is an expert, @vidak. If you're already considering Forth then use Uxn as a well debugged thing that is proven in low mem conditions.

in reply to Devine Lu Linvega

@neauoire @akkartik 4 kilobytes, or 8 kilobytes system memory is about what i am looking at now.

in addition, pretty much all programs, utilities, etc will all come supplied on printed paper. i think lisp would be difficult to type in at 100+ lines.

unstructured basic is powerful in its own way, my main motivation is to try and get a text editor working with less effort--i seem to think that there may be powerful text editors written in FORTH that may be ported directly--on and distributed printed--to a potential system.

my main reasons for meandering so much through hardware is that i am trying to find the "easiest route to type-in programs". completely agree with you about living in the high level language land.

in reply to vidak

wow, that IS limited.

Considering this, even the limited forth editors had block editors, which might be a super fun rabbit hole to dive into, both you I think would appreciate this.

But 4kb, even for me is uncharted territory ๐Ÿ˜€

youtu.be/WMzSYwT60GI?si=XMn4otโ€ฆ

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I am reminded of how many vegans don't -actually- care about the animals or the environment or the science. they ONLY really care about the smug sense of superiority and rubbing how much better they think they are morally in everyone else faces.

They undermine every actual good argument they have by being so insufferable about it, it makes me want to buy up hundreds of steaks just to grill up and throw at them purely OUT OF SPITE.

I know there are reasonable good vegans out there who are humble and actually care and I have to the utmost respect for them, which is the main reason I don't do that.

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in reply to ๐Ÿ’œ ๐Ÿฉท Iconoclast Beryl ๐Ÿฉท ๐Ÿ’œ

it still impacted the way non linux users see us though. so im not gonna generalize vegans the same way because of the people who are loud about it and just want to shit on everyone else who doesnt see things the same way they do.
in reply to Luna Maevyn

I guarantee you the 'I use arch btw' memes barely broke out of the linux community much less the snobbishness it was based on.

Linux reach is much much smaller than anyone inside the community seems to want to admit even with expansions in recent times.

Plus there are entire vegan brands who make money on selling the 'superior' lifestyle to people. 'Forks over Knives' being one of those organizations. Linux doesn't have anything like that.

Linux is punk, Veganism is trendy. There is a huge difference.

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Asking Santa for a shitload of platinum I can sort of understand, but asking for THE MINE is fucked up! Also what the fuck is Santa doing holding South African platinum mines just ready to be gifted away to whoever asks? THAT'S NAUGHTY LIST BEHAVIOR SANTA STOP THAT

in reply to GrrlScientist โง– โ“‹ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

What do you mean 'better'? humans are omnivores, always have been, and those who aren't are so by choice. The 'total package' would be both wouldn't it?
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I'm a trans woman who, if anyone ever asks, will give my deadname as a different male name each time. It's been the single fastest way to find people who talk behind my back. If that name leaks I know just who leaked it and just who to instant block forever.


Damn, I was browsing around GitHub and this project really just has a โ€œskill issueโ€ label for issues.


SF at a Halt


When Technology Goes Wrong....

#OurModernTimes #Waymo #SF #OOPS!




The Wisdom and Power of #Elephants ๐Ÿค“๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŽ‰ Let's honour the gentle and nurturing giants of #Africa and #Asia. Elephants are endangered by #palmoil ๐ŸŒดโ›”๏ธ #meat #deforestation and #poaching. Help them when you #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect.bsky.social wp.me/pcFhgU-8Jg?utm_source=maโ€ฆ



Ready to stop being tracked? Here are 7 concrete steps you can take this weekend.

itsfoss.com/privacy-wins-linuxโ€ฆ


in reply to (roll m3tti)

it's really nice,unfortunately we don't have the space but if we lived on land, we'd try that out ๐Ÿ˜€

We've roasted coffee in the sun tho ๐ŸŒป
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It's kind of hilarious to watch running influencers try to talk their way out of the "Norwegian Singles Method".

It turns out, a simple, sustainable, low-risk, low-fatigue, highly effective 5K to half marathon training framework doesn't need influencers or coaches trying to sell you their latest training plan or book.

And that's a problem.

#running #RunnersOfMastodon

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in reply to Moha

@boynux I didn't just hide my pace on Strava, I deleted my account there. ๐Ÿคฃ
@Moha


Humans can learn to develop a 'slow memory' to understand the slow-moving but real threat of #animal #extinction. Fight back against extinction, be #Vegan ๐Ÿ‰๐ŸŽ๐Ÿง„๐Ÿฅฆ and #BoycottPalmOil ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿฉธ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ™Š๐Ÿงโ›”๏ธ #Boycott4Wildlife in the supermarket @palmoildetect
palmoildetectives.com/2023/11/โ€ฆ


At some point in my #running ๐Ÿƒ journey I realized there is something off with my 80/20 plan. I was 100% compliant ๐Ÿ’ฏ with Garmin's (and other most popular) HR zone calculations. But I was not progressing towards my goals and experiencing knee and shin injuries โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน which I could not explain ๐Ÿค”

Then I switched to RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) for my easy runs and then BOOM! ๐Ÿ’ฅ Everything changed. No more injuries, and VO2Max started to increase!

Any similar experiences? How's your easy runs?

in reply to Moha

Congratulations! Being injured is bad and so is being worried about getting injured. Glad you found something, RPE, that works for you.

I have the same trouble with RPE that I have when a medical person asks me to put my pain on a ten-point scale. I really have no idea, no firm reference points.

I'd like to know whether you are using empirical things, e.g. can I talk, or going solely on feeling.

I do know that nearly whatever measure I use, my easy/recovery runs require walking!

in reply to MarvinFreeman

@MarvinFreeman
Thanks mate!

Yes, it took me 2-3 months to figure out how exactly the 2-3 RPE feels. It's also indeed very personal. I don't use RPE for quality runs because as you go higher the scale it's harder to assess.

in reply to Moha

@MarvinFreeman

For me 2-3 RPE for easy runs means I genuinely feel relaxed, not breathing heavily at all and I can sing along to a song for example without too much effort. Interestingly that puts me on avg at 6:10 /km pace and avg 130-135 BPM HR. That means there are days that 6:45-7:00 /km feels easy and some days this might be 5:45 /km I really don't care.

I also changed my easy runs watch screen to show only distance or time (depending on the training) and I don't look at pace or HR until I finish the run.

#running

in reply to Moha

This makes a great deal of sense. It really is the harder runs where RPE is just impossible for me.

Looking forward to your successes!

in reply to MarvinFreeman

@MarvinFreeman
Thank you so much! Same to you, whatever goals you may be chasing in 2026



"With #palmoil's unclear labelling and conflicting info on #health impacts โ‰๏ธโš•๏ธ it can be difficult for consumers to identify palm oil. They may be unaware of what they are eating or its #safety." ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿง~ @WHO Bulletin @palmoildetect.bsky.social #BoycottPalmOil palmoildetectives.com/2022/08/โ€ฆ


Found a nest of one of my favorites! A true oddball. Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus, the red-headed spider ant.

#ants #insects #Leptomyrmex



New house came with a SolarEdge inverter already installed. โ˜€๏ธ

Plot twist: I can't actually access the thing. SetApp login fails, and the WiFi credentials printed on the side? Totally useless.

Anyone dealt with taking over one of these as a new homeowner? Is there a reset procedure I'm missing, or am I just stuck pointing at it hoping it magically works?

#SmartHome #Solar




LOOK AT THIS AND DON'T LOOK AWAY! This is what #palmoil and #gold #mining #greed looks like in #Indonesia right now. All three species of #Orangutan are critically endangered due to palm oil and it is the main reason for the #floods. The #greenwashing continues, use your wallet as a weapon #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife


#Researchers have identified a species of #frog Limnonectes phyllofolia completely new to #science. The tiny #Indonesian #amphibians have unusual fangs in their jaws thought to be used to defend territory #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect palmoildetectives.com/2024/07/โ€ฆ


Why use a GUI when your calendar fits in the shell?

itsfoss.com/calcurse/




in reply to Muse

Another shocker... ๐Ÿ™. #TaxTheRich. Might help the bottom 99% if they'd just toss a few crumbs. Grrr.



@LOrealGroupe is worth it...worth boycotting forever ๐Ÿง๐Ÿ‘Žbecause they use so-called "sustainable" #palmoil that still causes #deforestation! Resist the #greenwashing lie and #Boycott4Wildlife #Boycottpalmoil ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿช”โ›”๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ @palmoildetect.bsky.social palmoildetectives.com/2021/02/โ€ฆ


This is sooooo cool! Paint powder on a drum being thumped, and filmed using an extra extra slow motion camera.

youtu.be/BjGHyQhYwHU



I love wooden kinetic art. This is good fun!

youtu.be/qKs_-uN6SSQ




OI! Grab a tinny and stuff your earholes with some true blue Aussie carols!

youtu.be/XKZYGW1grNw



why does googling "gtk whatever" bring up the GTK3 docs for GtkWhatever half the time! GTK4 released five years ago!!!

and the only way to tell which one it is before clicking is that one little grey digit ๐Ÿ™



Somehow #Tidal has failed to inform me that the new #Avkrvst album came out June this year. Catching up now.
in reply to Eugen Rochko

Happens a lot, release notifications still miss niche or algorithm-edge artists. At least AVKRVST rewards late discovery. How many releases slip by because Tidal optimizes alerts for engagement, not completeness?






linuxrocks.online/@Linux/11573โ€ฆ Linux@linuxrocks.online - a statement from Waterfox team:

"... browsers are operating systems of their own, and a browserโ€™s job is to be a good steward of that environment. AI, in its current form and in my opinion does not match that responsibility.

... The core browsing experience should be one that fully puts the user in control, not one where youโ€™re constantly monitoring an inscrutable system that claims to be helping you.

Waterfox will not include LLMs. Full stop."

waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-here-rโ€ฆ


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