Posts by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
(DIR) Post #AKgevRhKwJ4ucke14a by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2022-06-20T17:37:30Z
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While maybe not exactly Unobtainium yet, these #Acorn #Electron Plus 1 expansions are getting hard to come by, so happy to've landed one.Condition unknown, so we'll see - eventually. I have a little too many projects running at the moment, so for now it just goes to storage... 😬​#retrocomputing #newarrival
(DIR) Post #AKqstGywwZ3ZhMv7Ue by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2022-06-25T15:59:32Z
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Another #newarrival for the #retrocomputing / #electronics tinkering bookshelf.
(DIR) Post #AMQS5wJLbvZ9TUdNK4 by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2022-08-11T17:46:08Z
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@stux I hate this timeline.
(DIR) Post #AMkraxHuPG53okNvjE by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2022-08-21T14:05:27Z
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@DeveloperMemes Not really, sexism and toxic masculinity are still widespread traits.
(DIR) Post #AMxVmnYsipDHBs2qxs by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2022-08-27T16:33:04Z
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@ParadeGrotesque @galaxis But her emails… 🙄
(DIR) Post #ANrzfFKfrBjJ4jEaoq by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2022-09-23T20:28:30Z
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Trying to get some kind of practical usage out of an old ASRock>ION 330 "nettop" PC I have lying around. Specs are Intel Dual Core Atom 330 at 1.6GHz, NVIDIA ION GPU and 4 gigs of RAM.Conclusion is that no matter what I install on it, from #!++ to Haiku, ... it's fine, until you launch a web browser and then it's completely unusable.Using these and simpler machines would be completely viable if only information could be accessed in, or interactions had in, more lightweight forms rather than being confined to bloated web representations. Like ̶g̶o̶p̶h̶e̶r̶ Gemini, nntp, irc - or even just plain old HTML with focus on content rather than visual design.How can it *not* be possible to get a usable experience out of 1.6GHz and 4GB RAM? It boggles the mind.#oldmanyellsatcloud
(DIR) Post #AOP0wVU5H1iMgw6shE by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2022-10-09T20:26:13Z
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WTF, #Ubuntu has started spamming about some kind of subscription service I guess they want to hook people on, in the output messages of every "apt upgrade" done. 🤪​I was on my last leg with Ubuntu anyway, but seriously?!
(DIR) Post #AOUqv8glYhM1xINkjQ by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2022-10-12T16:06:33Z
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Oh, great the #Ubuntu people are now working hard to remove ... no, er, wait ... MOVE the spam message a bit 🤪​ and then on a command to - wait for it - "opt out". 😡​Whatever, just finished backing up my home and data directories - you're friggin' right "Ubuntu Pro APT integration is a bit much". 👋​https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu-advantage-tools/+bug/1992026 #aBitTooMuch
(DIR) Post #AOUqvAqlWUXcet4lay by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2022-10-12T16:15:03Z
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(I promise that I *am* going to start using the "After aligning with Product Management" phrase a lot, however.)
(DIR) Post #APha6xnC7EA3FdzIHo by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2022-11-17T17:37:22Z
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Well, that #BlueChip drive CPU was a right pain to get out. Had difficulties sucking through the solder from the top layer. But after 2 rounds of resoldering/desoldering all the pins, I was finally able to pull the 6502 out - and it looks like I didn't damage any pads or tracks in the process. 😅​And yes, this is one dead CPU.#retrocomputing #repair
(DIR) Post #APhhvKMdAVo7PjWcjI by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2022-11-17T19:08:56Z
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@piggo The CPU was suspect, not proven bad until it was out.But either way, I do not actually recommend the leg-cutting method except as a last resort.1) I find that it's actually a lot more work because you have to snip, then work simultaneously - pin after pin - on both sides of the board (pliers on one side, soldering iron on the other), in an awkward position.2) I find that it's easy to damage the board or lift pads when cutting, because the sidecutters put a force on the leg when cutting it.YMMV.
(DIR) Post #APjWu3STpMmrVrN6KO by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2022-07-06T18:44:00Z
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@eiZen I still have very strong memories of watching that as a kid, and being totally drawn in by it. Had tried for many years to recall what it was called but failed to identify it until you posted about it last year!
(DIR) Post #ASTUHMTLWOkZQQk8DA by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2023-02-07T21:36:34Z
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JFC, I'll take a slew of half baked 2000s era Under Construction 🚧​ websites any day to this utterly barren internet wasteland of search results that are machine generated copies of other sites that are machine generated copies of other sites that are machine generated to only appear in my search in order to attempt to sell me something.
(DIR) Post #ATTK6T78LPhJS7BT2u by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2023-03-10T11:44:29Z
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This gorgeous, futuristic looking DR-202 Data Recorder from Sanyo just landed. 🤩​Sold as spares or repair and the power plug was cut off which is never a good sign, but visually it's in great condition!(Also came in the original box, which I'm actually not particularly happy about since I really don't want to keep old cardboard around but somehow feel a pressure to do when items arrive like this. At least it's not moldy or smelling of deep basement, like some of them are.) 😅​#NewArrival #RetroComputing
(DIR) Post #AV9Gh3VVcrmNsHx7B2 by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2023-04-29T14:47:31Z
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Baddest cap I ever saw. 😬​#Electronics #Repair
(DIR) Post #AV9Gh59bVHRgyvieJM by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2023-04-29T14:48:57Z
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Check out the rattling. 😅​
(DIR) Post #AVtVbuM31dY3REQBE0 by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2023-05-21T22:56:12Z
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I just canNOT watch those videos that for some reason cut out every single natural pause in the speech. WTF's the deal with that?!After 3 minutes tops, I'm screaming for air and my eyes are bleeding from jump cut over exposure.
(DIR) Post #AXritkMafXFCe7s8dk by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2023-07-19T21:35:18Z
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Have this old MacBook A1226 from 2007 in a drawer. Wondered what to do with it and tried to install #HaikuOS on it. Works surprisingly well, except there is no sound which is a bit of a bummer. #BeOS
(DIR) Post #AXritmKXM8n2kKvWiW by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2023-07-19T21:41:42Z
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Interestingly, the sound recorder is able to record sound from the MacBook's microphone - so that device is recognized. But no playback. :blobsad:​
(DIR) Post #AYV1aaG3oK0vIo4YAC by Retrograde@oldbytes.space
2023-08-07T21:08:02Z
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@baltakatei Not boding well for Easter... 📉​