Random Thoughts II

[StN]

Originally Posted by Ab

Hey guys some New Zealand actor I've never heard of is going on a HUNGER STRIKE

Could be worse - could be that failed wannabe Shortland St actress we did encounter...

[DrTiTus]

Originally Posted by DrTiTus

I will let you guys know how it goes in case you're curious.

Update: It's fucking awesome. A little fan noise under load - helps optimizing code because you can hear the difference. Not loud enough to be annoying, and when it's idling, it's silent. I only got a 4GB test stick, but now I'm satisfied, I ordered 2 x 16GB SODIMMs. Overall, $400NZD for a 8 core/16 thread machine with 32GB RAM. Pretty hard to beat, IMHO.

Wifi not detected out of the box in Linux, Bluetooth is. I have it plugged in, so WiFi is not an issue. 4K YouTube no problems, but as per usual the open source drivers aren't fantastic for 3D. WebGL Aquarium gives me 10k fish at 60FPS with open source drivers and ultra wide res. I don't game, and under Windows it would probably work much better. As long as it can play multiple videos at once and not sound like a jet engine, I'm happy.

[blynk]

Originally Posted by Ab

Hey guys some New Zealand actor I've never heard of is going on a HUNGER STRIKE to FORCE people to pay him attention

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/former...A3JUUUGNG3URM/

Why can't they have a simple fucking photo. Happens all the time in online articles. Just show a photo that the story actually relates to.

[DrTiTus]

Originally Posted by blynk

Why can't they have a simple fucking photo. Happens all the time in online articles. Just show a photo that the story actually relates to.

I support you. Every web article should be Lynx/Links compatible.

I've tried pushing this in the workplace:
"Fuck Javascript"
"we're making courses for nurses - how many blind nurses are there?"
"uhhh, still, fuck javascript?"
"Bruh, are we really supporting the blind?"
"No but, ... Linux?"
"..."
"Fine."

But I still agree. If everything was simple - 1GB video chat could be 25kb of text telling you the salient points.... a song could basically be a text saying "nothing important, fuck that" etc.

I think there should be a standard for simpletons and a standard for the Apple mob who need decoration and novelty to receive their information. And I want 20c for every page that the Apple mob wants, because they're wankers with too much money.

[Lightspeed]

[[Malks] Pixie]

Short (work) story.

Got offered a deal to be able to do a Masters degree as part of an international project looking at media producer ownership on an international scale (so lots of access to international auditors company files). Actually kind of a big fuckin' deal and I'm pretty flattered to have been suggested for it but...

Had to explain to them* how it would be more profitable for me to work as a gardener.

Them: "But, but the value of a master degree in the job market..."
Me : "Is absolutely nothing, and here is the data to support that, which is why I was suggested for this project. Do fucking better and stop trying to scam your employee's".

The academics I can deal with because they generally get the shit situation most people are in, but the faculty bureaucrats are just fucking insane.

*faculty bureaucrats

[Lightspeed]

What is the going rate for a gardener? Wages don't seem especially competitive across the board these days.

Is that how it is?

[[Malks] Pixie]

$27 an hour is what I can get if working a crew - if I run solo (so site assessment, quotes + work) then up to $45 an hour.

The $27 figure was my comparison when talking with the faculty.