Posts by verb@ioc.exchange
(DIR) Post #ARS4nwROcl96Z2KNlY by verb@ioc.exchange
2023-01-09T01:55:14Z
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@zleap @godlessmom I'm inclined to disagree on this point. When education is free, it removes the burden of financial stress for young people and opens up big doors for the smart but less wealthy. Not starting life with that kinda debt enables them to better support their families and communities.Medical students also go through years of prac, where they form industry bonds that become the foundation of their career.And if some people want to travel, whether while studying or after graduating, let them. The experience they bring back will add to a higher quality of care. And if they choose to dedicate their lives to something like MSF, then that's a worthy cause.As climate change continues, our planet needs more healthcare professionals. If we have a commitment from a lot of governments to provide N free placements per year then it evens out.
(DIR) Post #ARSa9LcrHOxTKlNOTY by verb@ioc.exchange
2023-01-09T07:45:36Z
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@paradroyd Throw debian on there with a gui of your choice.I have an ASUS from 2014ish that still goes strong. Doesn't deal well with anything too memory intensive (4gb). But works great for streaming, chats, etc.
(DIR) Post #ARqHWRRlR3UNcDZPrE by verb@ioc.exchange
2023-01-20T07:47:51Z
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@mjg59 Ohhhhh. I can clarify this for you. ESR was a big proponent of this.I think he wanted to cling on to the term "hacker" - which has always described curiosity > destroy it > build it better (legal or otherwise) While simultaneously distinguishing himself from any illegal activity whatsoever.Particularly in a time when "nerds" vs "jocks" was a thing. And mainstream media was struggling to report early cyber crime. And a lot of BBSs were were about anarchy and freedom.So he invented the term "cracker" to try and say "no, us OG nerds who don't do crime are hackers... These criminal people aren't us... Don't arrest me for identifying as hacker."But the term struggled to gain traction due to it being a racial slur. And y'know, Hackers (1995) was pretty popular.After "cracker" died out, the blackhat v whitehat discourse started up. Same movement that supported "cracker" created "whitehat"... Think about that for a second... Inherent racism and exclusion in the whole etymology.
(DIR) Post #ARrOCxnSLLeqzaKrwW by verb@ioc.exchange
2023-01-20T07:55:41Z
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@mjg59 Yeah it was bizarre at the time too.Edit: It likely had something to do with perceived wealth or status. The dude could be a bit narcissistic at times.In my mind, let's all be hackers together.Accept that some of us are super nice, others are super nasty, and most of us are inbetween with a sense of humour.Just. Like. Society. 🤯
(DIR) Post #ASnMcXEztigyYqhsAK by verb@ioc.exchange
2023-02-18T06:12:59Z
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@vampiress Love how it emulates real life. Looks straight forward and produces output in the expected format. But noooo. 😅If you need a beta tester lemme know!
(DIR) Post #AVwTVND3jBcWT9qwme by verb@ioc.exchange
2023-05-23T09:20:58Z
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@textfiles Can't wait to listen to this. 1999 was a pivotal year in game development.
(DIR) Post #AWD0Jwy6sr8pnnI932 by verb@ioc.exchange
2023-05-31T08:44:46Z
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@ocean "YOU SHALL NOT BAAAAAHHHH"