Posts by volcan01010@fosstodon.org
(DIR) Post #AVVsJMu4Po2RNmyr0i by volcan01010@fosstodon.org
2023-05-10T09:05:05Z
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I've written a blog post about why I'm on #strike today. It shows how the public sector pays £32k for a "software developer" where the private sector pays £35-70k. We struggle to recruit and retain staff and services are suffering. https://all-geo.org/volcan01010/2023/03/why-i-went-on-strike-over-civil-servant-pay/cc #prospectstrike #ukpolitics
(DIR) Post #AVVsJOzodPp3sBgTFA by volcan01010@fosstodon.org
2023-05-10T09:09:59Z
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I'd really appreciate boosts, replies and blog comments from anyone involved in public sector software development / IT. Looking at the BBC website, it seems like the strike isn't even being reported.cc: @drandrewv2 @Edent @PoLaRobs
(DIR) Post #AXCAUM7GjVKMaKM0cy by volcan01010@fosstodon.org
2023-06-29T20:53:44Z
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@simon Nice list. http.server is handy to get files off Windows machines.I like `python -m pdb -c continue my-script.py` to let me drop into a debugger if my script crashes.`pip` wasn't on the list, but `subprocess.run([sys.executable, '-m', 'pip', 'install', 'geopandas'])` is how I install extra dependencies into the bundled Python environment of the QGIS mapping software.
(DIR) Post #AkCydzndUklArJXFLc by volcan01010@fosstodon.org
2024-07-22T20:47:55Z
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@GossiTheDogThe trust that we put in these companies worries me.We created Ansible playbooks for Linux servers that included 2 security agents. We blocked unauthorised login attempts, limited network access, and checked (open source) packages against known vulnerabilities.The agents, however, come as a binary blob that runs as root and can call out to the Internet. And we found that once they were installed, we needed a special code before we could remove them, even as root.cc: @decvalts
(DIR) Post #AlBrtvkTTcyDtLGNEG by volcan01010@fosstodon.org
2024-08-21T11:37:17Z
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@tiago I think it is reasonable for them to charge for access to their repositories. They are well curated, and that takes work. We have been paying for the past few years.However, this year, they removed the #Anaconda Professional tier that we were on that just gave permission to use their infrastructure. We have had to move up to the Anaconda Business tier that includes lots of features that we don't need and costs more than 5x as much. I don't think that is reasonable.
(DIR) Post #AlCHYppurR6mHYPTou by volcan01010@fosstodon.org
2024-08-21T16:24:45Z
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@tiago I don't approve of their current behaviour and the aggressive tactics. But they are hosting infrastructure that allows thousands (millions?) of people around to access packages, including compatible binary builds for their operating system. They can't be expected to do that for free.
(DIR) Post #AtIKBqtEprEoembrFo by volcan01010@fosstodon.org
2025-04-20T21:12:14Z
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@ai6yr @0x00stringDoes anyone know where corporations/governments go to sell off their laptops because they won't run Windows 11? There should be a good supply of decent, cheap machines somewhere.I'm in the UK and keen to buy one.#Linux #Windows #Windows11
(DIR) Post #B2v77GUFY2QmVzYq5Q by volcan01010@fosstodon.org
2026-02-01T21:12:29Z
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RE: https://wandering.shop/@adapalmer/115996683272733529I'd wondered about this before - if you put turbines in the best spots first, when is it worth pulling them down again to put up better ones.After 30 years service, when you can get a 21x power upgrade, seems to be the answer here.
(DIR) Post #B2v77LP7GYINlWCJHM by volcan01010@fosstodon.org
2026-02-02T09:20:13Z
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Here's an example from the Scottish Borders.26 x 55m turbines from 1995 that generated 15.6 MW to be replaced by 14 x 200m turbines generating 80 MW. This site will also have a 20 MW battery to provide power when it isn't windy.https://www.scottishpowerrenewables.com/onshore-new/onshore-scotland/wind-scotland/windfarms-under-construction/hagshaw-hill-wind-farm-repowering