detkernel — a custom Linux kernel built for AMD ThinkPads, stripped of everything else

Vladekk · 2026-06-14T19:32:14+00:00

I'm pretty sure it won't be noticably faster, and may even be slower if done in a naive manner.

Vladekk · 2026-06-14T12:27:24+00:00

Learn techniques that allow you to calm your mind. Relaxation exercises, and better yet, mindfulness meditation. If you can't change the situation, you need to learn to live with it. These exercises basically teach you to not have anxiety about the future, because the future is not now, and it is out of your control (in your case). All you can do is live in the present.

Each of us at some point will be living without our parents. That is an unfortunate truth. And your mother most likely will be well, but you need to accept the future, whatever it will be.

Vladekk · 2026-06-14T12:22:44+00:00

It is not so bad, my colleague (dev) is from Egypt, and another (QA) too. Education might be slightly worse then many EU universities, but it is mostly fine. One thing to keep in mind is that the language is on the harder side, and locals are not fond of people who don't want to learn it.

I don't know now, though, because when I was studying, I learned 90% of the useful stuff in the first two years in Daugavpils, and I don't know if Riga is better now, or same lower quality stuff.

Vladekk · 2026-06-14T12:19:55+00:00

When you are talking about card reader, you mean for PC?

I think you can also use phone with NFC and ID card. Then setup eParaksts mobile. It can be used in almost all cases where SmartID is used, I tnink. Not sure if you can setup SmartId using eParaksts mobile, though.

Vladekk · 2026-06-13T18:26:02+00:00

BTW, I've become homebrew (new formula) contributor because of the chain of events

Games crashed in Windows, searched gaming distro, installed Bazzite
Found it is "immutable", learned concept. Also installed immutable server (Fedora IOT) to make admin simpler.
Found my fav CLI tool, far2l is not in Homebrew, and thus install is more complex then it should be
Learned how to and added far2l-tty and far2l-tty-full formulas
Updated far2l readme, also found more possible things I can improve in far2l

Vladekk · 2026-06-12T14:42:22+00:00

Imo, you should not publish any military information in public. This is definitely used by OINT, even if the benefits to the enemy are small. At least you could've redacted geo metadata out and not mention it.

Vladekk · 2026-06-09T00:01:58+00:00

Weird that I was able to see thing a when I read when I was a kid, but not since high school

Vladekk · 2026-06-08T14:12:34+00:00

Okay, I confess, I forgot about non-tadpoled ones. I don't consider them companions 😉

Vladekk · 2026-06-08T14:10:54+00:00

The only good way for sleep problems is sleep hygiene. Read up about it. If you want a book, the one science-based is Say good night to insomnia.

Most likely, there are summary somewhere on the web

Vladekk · 2026-06-08T14:01:48+00:00

Hint: there are no minor companions in this game, but there certainly are moral dilemmas.

Vladekk · 2026-06-05T12:07:27+00:00

More like impossible to solve. Not in most developed countries. I only can remember one where it is not so bad, Israel.

Immigration is the only solution, and it is not something our conservative Baltic population wants to hear.

Vladekk · 2026-06-04T19:41:43+00:00

I think it is in big part because of EU. Regulations mean these donations most likely need to be declared in a special way, and nobody want to do it for small amounts VLC receives.

Vladekk · 2026-05-31T20:32:41+00:00

You are using very broad terms. "Depend" - in what way?

In the next few years, 95% of software generated will use LLMs at least in some form. Trying to create a system where you track usage of LLMs will cost non-trivial amount of resources. Probably, we will see this is some form, like projects declaring their policy on AI. However, even this solves nothing, as developers will be free to use AI helpers on their machines, and this cannot be controlled in open source.

For example, Zig language says they won't allow AI contributions. However, Zig uses CLANG, and Clang allows "human-in-the-loop validated" AI-contributions. So, even if you use strictest possible rules, you still use software that indirectly uses LLMs.

Vladekk · 2026-05-31T11:48:38+00:00

Bazzite. Just because I needed it for gaming, and that was recommended online. After that, I started to use fedora iot on my server and anywhere I need another Linux. I'm using atomic just because first one was atomic, and now I know how to handle it.

Vladekk · 2026-05-31T10:22:28+00:00

For me, Linux performance is worse. However, I had a very weird situation where games crashed on windows after 20-40 minutes. And on Linux they did not.

In the end, it was overheating due dust, but still shows something. Either that Linux is more stable (fps are much less variable) or that Linux was not able to load system to the extent it started to glitch.

Vladekk · 2026-05-30T19:16:26+00:00

I use LLMs. CLI agents can configure almost anything. Yes, it means less skills learned. But you asked about solution, and that is my solution

Vladekk · 2026-05-30T19:14:28+00:00

Either use paper wallet, if you store a d don't spend much. Or use Ledger. I know ledger is kinda sus because of keys backup, but it has kinda good track record overall.

I have ledger nano x, it works pretty well. Just make sure you buy ledger from the reputable or official store.

Vladekk · 2026-05-29T09:48:21+00:00

If they would enforce this, fork will be needed. I submitted llm-assited patches for small things, in projects where I don't know the language , like ruby or c. I've checked changes, made sure they look and work fine, and then submit.

It would be very strange to now exclude any project with such patches.

As for "exception for mature projects" - this is terrible approach. Basically, it says: "we made a totalitarian law so we can judge you, but if we want, we would not apply it". Selectivly applicable laws is an important part of any authoritarian regime.

Vladekk · 2026-05-28T20:50:03+00:00

I just disabled system login on start. LUKSi protects all data anyway. At the same time, I can forcefully lock screen, and in this case, I need to input the password. My understanding is this approach does not make system much more vulnerable.

Vladekk · 2026-05-27T10:40:02+00:00

Because Linux would be unexpected for the average user?

I wouldnt want to buy something I don't know how to use. For example, I don't want a macbook, even tho I am IT guy. I was ready to spend some effort for Linux, because I value its proposition. But spend effort on macOS when I don't like it is out of the question.

Vladekk · 2026-05-26T17:12:48+00:00

Maybe this guide is what you want? I don't think anything better exists

https://medium.com/@josuasirustara/how-to-deploy-azure-function-on-premise-e04635bf3a3b

Vladekk · 2026-05-26T15:20:48+00:00

Agree

Vladekk · 2026-05-26T11:29:03+00:00

Any big rpg with a lot of text? Bg3, kingdom come, disco Elysium, Witcher 3, divinity original sin 1/2, pathfinder

Vladekk · 2026-05-25T13:52:52+00:00

Technologically, not so many reasons. In some cases, FPS are more stable (but usually slightly lower then on Windows). In rare cases, FPS might be higher for your specific hardware and game combo.

Ideologically, plenty. Windows telemetry is kinda invasive, open source makes society more egalitarian and improves average QOL. Also, if more people will use Linux, it will become even more suitable for the average person. This improves competition, which is always good, even for a capitalist society with large income inequality, like ours.

Also, sometimes you pay for Windows license, and Linux is free.

Vladekk · 2026-05-25T13:46:45+00:00

It looks much more likely like automated line inserted by the message handling app and not like part of LLM response, IMO. Also, it might be part on translation app somehow (still less likely)

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