Evening thoughts: Since I started talking about #snac2, some BSD Cafe users have set up their own instances and begun using them.
Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned it.
Just submitted the PR to the #snac2 dev with #ntfy notifications support, both self-hosted or using the official ntfy.sh server. This brings enhanced privacy when utilizing a self-hosted server, eliminating the need for external services.
Token authentication is also supported.
I've just discovered Atuin - a tool for syncing, searching, and backing up shell history - and it's a game-changer for me.
I didn't know about it before, but there's even a FreeBSD package available. I'm testing it on my computer now, and tomorrow I'll set it up on my server for syncing.
Tonight, we experienced the same issue that we did last August: while heading home, my wife's car began to jerk, the engine ran poorly, not exceeding 3000 RPM (without any warning lights on), and started stuttering. It also vibrated at idle, which makes me think it might be running on 3 cylinders. The last time this happened, we were 50km from home, but the car recovered by the time we reached our mechanic. He changed all the filters and thoroughly checked the car, but found nothing, guessing it might be due to dirty fuel.
This time, we were just 2km away, but managed to get home before turning off the car amidst the problem. Tomorrow, we'll visit the mechanic, and it might be best for him to take a look here, as I'm uncertain if it's safe to drive to his shop in this state.
Modern cars are becoming a real headache: in the last 10 years, their quality has drastically dropped, prices have skyrocketed, and despite advanced technology, it often feels like it's still in 'beta', leading to issues that don't seem to justify the advantages.
My wife's car has just over 30,000km and should be a highly reliable vehicle with an engine known for enduring high mileage without major issues. It could be an isolated incident, but why have almost all modern cars that I or my close relatives have dealt with recently experienced some problems?
I remember when regular maintenance meant trouble-free driving for years.
Is it just our bad luck, or is this a worrying trend?
Tonight, we experienced the same issue that we did last August: while heading home, my wife's car began to jerk, the engine ran poorly, not exceeding 3000 RPM (without any warning lights on), and started stuttering. It also vibrated at idle, which makes me think it might be running on 3 cylinders. The last time this happened, we were 50km from home, but the car recovered by the time we reached our mechanic. He changed all the filters and thoroughly checked the car, but found nothing, guessing it...
Received a call from a potential new client today. They need a server to host their website, a small e-commerce platform, and a shared file storage solution. I suggested a FreeBSD-based solution with jails but was asked for alternatives without any explanation. So, I offered Linux options, possibly with Docker services, LXC containers, or separate VMs. Still, they requested other solutions. I started explaining about an OpenBSD-based approach with separate VMs for each service, or even NetBSD. Again, alternatives were requested.
At that point, I paused and asked, 'Do you have any specific solution in mind?' The reply was, 'Something based on Windows or, at most, MacOS. I don’t trust this free stuff, it might be okay for universities, but the real world is something else.'
I hadn’t heard such a statement in over 20 years. I began to explain... to no avail. I also mentioned that I work with these systems, not Windows or MacOS on servers (???). With an air of superiority, they insisted that’s what they wanted and had no budget limits to get it.
I quoted them 50,000 euros. The call ended within the next 30 seconds. 🤣
Received a call from a potential new client today. They need a server to host their website, a small e-commerce platform, and a shared file storage solution. I suggested a FreeBSD-based solution with jails but was asked for alternatives without any explanation. So, I offered Linux options, possibly with Docker services, LXC containers, or separate VMs. Still, they requested other solutions. I started explaining about an OpenBSD-based approach with separate VMs for each service, or even NetBSD. Again,...
@stefano I hope you noted that #macOS wouldn't exist without the free #Unix stuff from universities, specifically Carnegie-Mellon's #Mach microkernel and the #BSD userland.
Tonight, the snac.bsd.cafe instance will run from here. The Raspberry PI 4's internal SD is in read only, while the disk is ZFS, with #BastilleBSD managing the snac jail.
This morning, many people will be returning to work after the holiday season, and they'll immediately inquire if I've completed all the tasks they requested via email just before their vacation.
My wife and I have placed bets on when the first email of this kind will arrive. I bet it will be around 9, while she's betting on around 9:30, as they'll have a coffee and surely an internal meeting before.
On traditional social media, many people respond hoping to go 'viral', post for likes, or aim to become influencers. Often, they just try to conform, not truly expressing who they are or what they think.
This is why I appreciate the Fediverse: here, people express themselves genuinely, without the pursuit of viral fame or dreams of becoming millionaire influencers.
In the Fediverse, people seek meaningful dialogue. This genuine expression and desire for real conversations is what has long been missing in the sea of users on traditional social platforms.
On traditional social media, many people respond hoping to go 'viral', post for likes, or aim to become influencers. Often, they just try to conform, not truly expressing who they are or what they think.
This is why I appreciate the Fediverse: here, people express themselves genuinely, without the pursuit of viral fame or dreams of becoming millionaire influencers.
In the Fediverse, people seek meaningful dialogue. This genuine expression and desire for real conversations is what has long been...
After a good lunch, I decided to go and wash my teeth. I saw my toothbrush and something immediately came to my mind. In an era where even toasters are smart, my electric toothbrush remains a delightful rebel. It shuns the cloud, ignores the Internet, bypasses blockchain, scoffs at crypto payments, and laughs in the face of AI optimization. It's not just anachronistic – it's a statement in simplicity. My toothbrush, an unsung hero in a hyper-connected world!
After a good lunch, I decided to go and wash my teeth. I saw my toothbrush and something immediately came to my mind. In an era where even toasters are smart, my electric toothbrush remains a delightful rebel. It shuns the cloud, ignores the Internet, bypasses blockchain, scoffs at crypto payments, and laughs in the face of AI optimization. It's not just anachronistic – it's a statement in simplicity. My toothbrush, an unsung hero in a hyper-connected world!
A few days ago, I updated BlendIT's Lemmy to the latest version, but I had forgotten to update the lemmy-ui (separate component). There were some session issues (having to log in every time you left the page). This morning, I also updated lemmy-ui, and now everything is back to normal. My apologies!
My preferred containerization solution when I'm not using FreeBSD: LXC/LXD on Alpine Linux.
Back in 2020, I documented the (easy) installation and usage procedure of LXC on Alpine Linux in their wiki: https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/LXD
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