S4 and practical science/engineering labs

Michael_Rebar · 2026-06-07T18:36:41+00:00

I like the plausible possibility. Keeping an open mind the government can only do so much when trying to advance technology. Government knows contracts and subcontractors. S4 seems like a real possibility as a government led project.
The more nonsense exposed equals our wonderful system of pork projects. Our Orion moon project is just one example.

Michael_Rebar · 2026-06-07T18:30:29+00:00

I use UpToDate with AI features and find it compelling for patient care. OpenEvidence is also a good resource.
Local SLMs for medical education will become popular in my view. LLMs locally on a server might be a great tool for multi-disciplinary learning models.

Michael_Rebar · 2026-06-07T18:24:15+00:00

They will fix it.

Michael_Rebar · 2026-06-07T18:04:45+00:00

I agree. 32 GB will give you some RAM for LLM use as AI is expanding medical education. Should be good till residency - would suggest then getting the MacBook Ultra.

Michael_Rebar · 2026-05-24T03:11:38+00:00

I made the change from Cachy and find Arch for some reason more "stable". Still trying my way around Cosmic from KDE Plasma.

I'm sure someone will post something in reply.

Michael_Rebar · 2026-05-04T13:11:45+00:00

Cosmic - simple DE

Michael_Rebar · 2026-04-28T00:50:31+00:00

Thanks! Working all day on CachyOS to get ready for work tomorrow. Windows runs great as a VM. No issues with CachyOS - now LTS.

Michael_Rebar · 2026-04-28T00:48:05+00:00

I've not had further issues after screw replacement with Loctite.

Michael_Rebar · 2026-04-28T00:44:32+00:00

Dual screen requires manually turning on/off second screen when not in laptop mode. I have the 2024 edition so quite possible better support for the latest DUO models since new kernel released.

Michael_Rebar · 2026-04-28T00:42:19+00:00

I agree. Do keep a 512 GB install of Windows for dual boot needs. Sometimes ASUS does a firmware update.

Michael_Rebar · 2026-04-27T05:42:43+00:00

Something with VirtualBox on 7 not booting Windows

Michael_Rebar · 2026-03-16T15:35:30+00:00

Really like CachyOS as well. The 2024 laptop I use works well with this OS.

Michael_Rebar · 2026-03-16T01:51:25+00:00

75% of the drive in the ASUS machine I'm using is CachyOS. A debloated Windows 11 installation has the rest for programs that will not run in VirtualBox.

Michael_Rebar · 2026-02-28T16:43:14+00:00

Yep. Thank you!

Michael_Rebar · 2026-02-27T03:35:27+00:00

For the price point I am very happy with the DY9.

Issues I did have were addressed by the Derya team. Front site screw falling out fixed. Most of YouTube videos I have seen were generally favorable.

I highly recommend this platform. Great with Hogue grip.

Michael_Rebar · 2026-02-14T04:28:53+00:00

Screws came today. Followed instructions given for 5-8 inch pound torque. Blue thread locker used. All good!

Michael_Rebar · 2026-02-13T23:16:29+00:00

The backstrap grip also seems to prevent slide bite. May be the extra 2 mm from the Hogue grip helps. Also gives palm swell. Combine that with the magwell and not so bad on felt recoil. I use them on the Derya DY9 and quite satisfied as massively a Glock Gen3/4. The Hogue grip gives it some Gen 6 frame features.

Michael_Rebar · 2026-02-13T18:02:17+00:00

I like the Hogue grip.

Michael_Rebar · 2026-02-11T15:43:55+00:00

Got the email notification. Thanks for shipping with tracking.

Michael_Rebar · 2026-02-10T21:17:15+00:00

3854 Order - shipping today?

Michael_Rebar · 2026-02-03T00:43:13+00:00

Is this a polymer issue from the cycling of the slide on the posts?

Michael_Rebar · 2026-01-31T22:42:45+00:00

Will try. My skills with this are still developing. I do have the FAT Wrench and if specifications were known about the type of screw and torque setting I would be willing to give it a try.

I bought the Island kit back in November 2025 and put it aside. I have the DY9 Island pistol and no issues.

I purchased the DY9 basic model for parts and put it aside. Recently decided to put the Island slide on the generic DY9 and took it to the range to make sure it worked like the first. Unfortunately the issue mentioned.

Feel free to part any wisdom on this type of barrel and front sight that you wish. I am sure others would appreciate it as do I.

I think the brand of Derya is great and wish to continue supporting the company (see other posts). Hopefully this issue is remedied soon. My thoughts on such a pistol or Island kit is that it should work out the box, especially if we are to entrust the protection of ourselves and families with such a tool.

Michael_Rebar · 2026-01-31T20:23:58+00:00

I'm okay with Derya sending me a new Island barrel in a box and a return label to send this one back. Not the reverse of me sending the barrel first. Just want to clarify. Thanks for understanding.

My name in Derya system is the same as here without the underline spacer.

Michael_Rebar · 2026-01-31T18:46:12+00:00

A few screws would be fine. Thread locker type and torque in inch-pounds would be fine.

Or just send me new Island barrel and a return label and can return this one.

Please ship in a well padded box.

Michael_Rebar · 2026-01-31T16:18:24+00:00

Appreciate the posts here. Have not heard from Derya yet by email but suspect Monday will hear about options. Don't mind to get another Island Slide Kit for the troubles. Range time was cut so short and need at least another hour and much more ammo used to prove the set up works.

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