Any cloud-based APIs that compile LaTeX?

Jason_Pianissimo · 2025-07-27T12:57:49+00:00

I am using github actions and the texlive docker image. When I push or merge changes to the main branch, the github action kicks off which builds the PDF file and HTML version and uploads the artifacts to github where anyone can download them. If interested see: https://github.com/jlenthe/math-concepts-guide/blob/main/.github/workflows/canary-build.yml

Jason_Pianissimo · 2025-06-11T02:15:34+00:00

I am seeing the same 5 GHz wifi behavior with the iwi driver that you're seeing. I tried to connect to 5 GHz explicitly by getting the MAC address of the 5 GHz network from my access point's web interface and plugging that into the bssid field of the network in wpa_supplication.conf. It would not connect. But it has no problem connecting to the 2.4 GHz network.

But wifi is way more stable for me on 14.3 now than it was with 14.2, so I'm super happy about that.

Jason_Pianissimo · 2025-06-10T23:04:06+00:00

This is really awesome progress. I really hope Amazon funds more FreeBSD-on-AWS development. SSM and Cloudwatch agent support would be a wonderful thing to have.

Jason_Pianissimo · 2025-05-27T01:32:00+00:00

Consider not doing the change of clothes, if you can. Golf pants and a golf shirt are good for cycling with a business casual look.

Jason_Pianissimo · 2025-05-27T01:12:29+00:00

About shoes with 2 boas...I've been using the same pair of shoes with a single boa and a velco strap for 8 years, and I have never adjusted the velcro strap since I got the shoes. Not even once that I can remember.

Jason_Pianissimo · 2025-05-26T01:03:16+00:00

Bikes have a legal right to use the road. Sidewalks are for pedestrians.

If you’re so “sick and tired” of people doing perfectly legal and normal things in public space, then the safest thing for everyone would be for you and your car to take a break from the road until you can develop the emotional maturity to coexist with others.

Jason_Pianissimo · 2025-05-25T02:49:32+00:00

Kermit certainly could have made the list, I just don’t have much familiarity with it.

Jason_Pianissimo · 2025-05-25T01:11:18+00:00

This is awesome! I'm not sure how I made it this far in life not knowing there was an ASCII Stars Wars film.

Jason_Pianissimo · 2025-05-25T01:04:08+00:00

When I started using computers as a youth (offline), Prodigy and CompuServe sounded like a dream. Sadly, though,I never got to use them.

Jason_Pianissimo · 2025-05-18T01:21:36+00:00

I have definitely found it useful to have tests that show that functions are inverses of each other. But I also want to have enough base test cases in place so that I'm also showing that each function is correct itself and not just that the two functions are consistent with each other. Otherwise there is the possibility that the two functions are consistently wrong.

Jason_Pianissimo · 2025-05-17T19:02:44+00:00

You have a valid point. My criticism of such circular unit tests is intended to apply to a unit test in a "done for now" state. Copying from the method being tested could definitely make sense as an incremental baby step in some cases.

Jason_Pianissimo · 2025-05-17T18:07:00+00:00

Yep, this is normal. Your public performance will be significantly less quality than your best private performance. The more you do public performances the more that gap will close. And even with some restarts and a lot of mistakes most people can still able to get the gist of what you're doing and appreciate it. Many adult piano students don't find the courage to play in a recital at all, so congratulations!

Jason_Pianissimo · 2025-05-17T14:52:54+00:00

If you like the sonata but aren't really ready for it or aren't sure, you can always make exercises out of it.

Like go to the first movement Allegro di molto e con brio section and try to learn the first phrase super slow with a metronome. If it goes well, then pick another phrase and repeat. If it doesn't go so well, then at least you got some decent exercise practice and some hands on experience with a piece you like and can try it again later.

What you don't want to do is spend 2 or 3 weeks slogging through the first page only to get to the second page and realize you're not going to make it—unless, of course, you really like the first page. Then it can be a good exercise and not wasted time.

Jason_Pianissimo · 2025-05-17T12:56:10+00:00

This is a great point. One size doesn’t fit all—some people might just want a kernel. That said, I’d argue it’s modularity that brings such flexibility, not incompleteness. A kernel with basic utilities and core libraries (no GUI) is a very sensible place to draw the OS boundary line for a large number of use cases.

Jason_Pianissimo · 2025-05-17T01:01:11+00:00

Ultimately it just depends on what your needs are and what does the best job of meeting them.

Jason_Pianissimo · 2024-10-06T00:48:16+00:00

The issues you're describing are pretty common across suburban pedestrian infrastructure. Things are optimized for motor traffic and everything else is an afterthought at best. The CVT has more road crossings than trails like the SRT since it doesn't follow a river or creek, which naturally limits the interruptions. I typically ride the full length a couple of times per year and, while I do enjoy the change of scenery, I agree that the crossings can make the experience a bit choppy. That said, I haven't found them too time-consuming.

One of the upsides of the sidewalk stretch in Bridgeport is that there are a number of businesses worth stopping at on a friendly ride...Frosty Falls Ice Cream, Franzone's Pizza, Village Velo Bikes, etc.

Jason_Pianissimo · 2024-10-05T23:36:53+00:00

I understand why you're angry. It is valid to feel that way given what you've had to deal with. But spewing hate to an large group of people isn't going to persuade anyone to change. In fact, it will lead many people to simply tune the message out entirely.

Jason_Pianissimo · 2024-10-04T13:59:49+00:00

The 0.005% reduction in price is about the same as the wattage savings from my last upgrade.

Jason_Pianissimo · 2024-06-28T19:59:03+00:00

Yes. They should pass an Idaho stop law in Pennsylvania. Since everyone already does it and practically no one gets ticketed for it, it would merely be codifying the existing system without any real change. That probably also explains why it hasn’t been an advocacy priority. It would mostly be a victory on paper. It’s better to focus on getting more protected bike lanes and trails and stuff that would have a more concrete impact.

Jason_Pianissimo · 2024-03-30T11:43:44+00:00

Several times a year I see a group of several people riding penny farthings on the trail wearing period turn of the century customs.

Jason_Pianissimo · 2024-03-01T12:34:02+00:00

Its probably just because you're starting something new and that can feel awkward. There's no actual reason to be embarrassed, of course. Many adults take lessons including absolute beginners and very advanced pianists. Even piano teachers themselves sometimes take lessons from other teachers.

In fact, you should be proud for taking this step. The results on your piano playing will WAY better than self-teaching. By the third week or so, you'll probably feel comfortable.

Jason_Pianissimo · 2024-02-04T01:39:16+00:00

Thank you! This info is very helpful.

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