Posts by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
(DIR) Post #A47jjQTSOMGCKGREPI by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-10T00:16:06Z
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A phone call out of the blue tonight. The person who sold to me my '95 Ford F-150 XLT pickup 6 years ago heard I was selling the truck, wanted it back, willing to pay high book price for it. Cash on delivery to his business location. I've been struggling on whether to sell or not for some time. I love it, but it's the length of a football field and gets barely 10 mpg on the highway. So I'm excited. I'm sad. But I'm excited! And I'm sad. (sigh)
(DIR) Post #A47wuZ7XsonjjSpbXc by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-10T09:54:57Z
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@daniel Heh. Good idea. But I'm old fashioned. I always keep a bar of gold bullion in the glove, for those special emergencies.
(DIR) Post #A4CRfgEqlSafEG4TD6 by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-12T13:58:18Z
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@ericbuijs Good for you, Eric! My Samsung laptop is a dual-core AMD with build-in GPU. Not a fast one in my network. When I added an SSD drive, it's performance compared well to my older quad-core workstations and server running mechanical HDDs. If you want to kick that PB into hyperdrive, consider putting in an SSD.MX Linux will do well on 2 cores. If the CPU is less than 10 yrs old, activate the 'ahs' repository, which will give the 5.x kernels and newer system files.
(DIR) Post #A4Cx8lSDY6l2NjfiyW by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-12T19:50:53Z
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@ericbuijs It doesn't necessarily. If you have any newer accessories attached or within the PC, they may benefit from the 5.x series. Added on newer video graphics cards may benefit. If for no other reason than to be sure you have the most bug-free, security patched version.Now, after all that, if your PC is stock and 10 or more years old, try the 4.x series and see how it works for you. You can go either way, keeping the 'ahs' repo active even with the older kernel in use.
(DIR) Post #A4CxIkxqE2qvl4EDho by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-12T19:52:42Z
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@ericbuijs It doesn't necessarily. If you have any newer accessories attached or within the PC, they may benefit from the 5.x series. Added on newer video graphics cards may benefit. If for no other reason than to be sure you have the most bug-free, security patched version.Since your PC is around 8 years old, I'd still go with the 5.x series kernel. You can always switch to the 4.x if you have problems. and keep the 'ahs' repo active, regardless.
(DIR) Post #A4EWb6ETa2NwUFS22i by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-13T14:02:31Z
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@ericbuijs Why not run a Linux distro on it? And doesn't someone put out a UNIX distro that runs on a Mac? this could be one fun tinker 'puter if you are interested in exploring operating systems. If I had it, that's what I would do.@normandc
(DIR) Post #A4EXLvP9egq4W1m3E0 by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-13T14:11:17Z
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@ericbuijs A Mac user that knows how to get around the operating system intimately is a better candidate for running GNU/Linux than one who is a well verse in Windows. Many Mac users today are clueless of the sisterhood that exists between the two platforms. Other than the difference in keyboard configuration and lack of BIOS, and with Macs using the Intel CPU, there is no discernible difference in running Linux on a Mac over an IBM compatible.@normandc
(DIR) Post #A4EcAh4l5bA0f0hKD2 by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-13T15:05:19Z
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@ericbuijs My best recommendation for the Mac, and for your wife: elementary Linux:https://elementary.io/@normandc
(DIR) Post #A4EcL1htEojrXhvc3c by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-13T15:07:11Z
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@ericbuijs I should mention, too, that you don't need to contribute to download elementary Linux. Enter a zero for now. If you like it and want to continue on, you can always go back and contribute. @normandc
(DIR) Post #A4EioFaDKDTyhZejkO by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-13T16:19:42Z
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@ericbuijs You can kick MacOS X to the curb. You don't need to dual-boot. Check the page on the site that shows you how to install.@normandc
(DIR) Post #A4Eix8FhwxTSZXIdma by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-13T16:21:05Z
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@ericbuijs Also...you should be able to boot to a LIVE disc with elementary, give both of you a chance to test it out before committing to an install.@normandc
(DIR) Post #A4EjXvIP5Jxd6R6VAO by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-13T16:27:57Z
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@ericbuijs Just remembered. The last time I ran a Linux distro on an Mac was when I had a 2008 MacBook. Thnat would have been about 5-7 years ago. Completely wiped MacOS X off. No problems. Of course, with more development for the Mac these days, it should be even easier to one up and running with a Linux distro.@normandc
(DIR) Post #A4KohTyaag9iLrcZpQ by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-16T14:54:08Z
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@ericbuijs Good to hear. I thought she would like elementary. The developers' goal is to make the desktop look like MacOS X on Linux. @normandc
(DIR) Post #A4L7lG04OT5lIDpLYu by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-16T18:27:21Z
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@tk Makes me dreamy-eyed, longing for late Spring to arrive. (sigh)@bicycling @mastobikes
(DIR) Post #A4LIyBMo1wdEBQpNCK by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-16T20:30:09Z
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@nvi That's great. Good for you both. My youngest lives across the state. Between her work and COVID running high in her city, it will be a while before we can join up for a ride. Hopefully before the this riding season ends.@tk @bicycling @mastobikes
(DIR) Post #A4NqPZgfOxKiEYhro8 by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-18T01:53:31Z
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@tk Agreed. A little stenciling, or airbrushing from an talented individual. Monogrammed with your name would be cool. Any of these would look great on a black stem. Hit it with a few coats of urethane clear. 👍
(DIR) Post #A4NqPujZ9N87VdDyk4 by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-18T01:55:37Z
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@tk Yep. Black anodized aluminum. They can anodize in a myriad of colors today. You can also do the anodizing yourself, on non-anodized aluminum. Not that difficult at all.@awlt @slowfallinward
(DIR) Post #A4OsQGDLgGpjCCPMA4 by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-18T12:51:41Z
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@tk @awlt Looks good. How do you like having the front rack clamped onto the stem? This is the first I've seen this type of mount. I'm not keen on it, a no-no on my Miyata, because I have the stem up to its limit out of the steering/fork tube. I would be inviting sway and eventual cracking of the stem from the stresses caused by a heavy front pack. Of course, this is just my situation.@bicycling @mastobikes @slowfallinward
(DIR) Post #A4P1MR6GAJgBO0LLpw by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-18T15:18:45Z
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@tk @awlt Since I can't see where the assembly ends up, am I right in assuming the other end connects to the front rack? Or, is this backstop/hanger for a handlebar bag?@bicycling @mastobikes @slowfallinward
(DIR) Post #A4R1HQj4W7aZ5v1w5w by retiredguru@social.linux.pizza
2021-02-18T23:25:26Z
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PLA isn't the right material, being too soft. I broke one off the first print, but that was partly because of the need to clean up the pins before inserting. Once the workshop warms up I'll try a print with ABS. For now, a working keyboard.2/2#3dprinting #creality #tinkercad