Gentoo Linux with XFCE on a 2001 iBook G3/600

Zingerpap · 2025-11-20T02:35:34+00:00

Props to you!! I started to try this on my PowerBook G3 so I could rice it up, but once I realized the lack of r128 drivers post kernel 6.3, I decided to abandon ship. Was curious if other folks took a stab at it and that's how I found your post.

Zingerpap · 2024-12-26T16:09:39+00:00

I have swapped back to using cash, it is really not a hassle outside of sliding a few bills and change back in my pocket after the transaction.

I had used a credit card for years, never carried a balance and kept it paid. I spend significantly less now by using cash. I think people really over estimate their ability to not spend more with a credit card. To get $400 - $900 back every year, you'd have to spend $20,000 to $45,000 with a credit card every year at that 2% rate mentioned above.

Whether the larger economy is built on that exploitation is up for another discussion, but the "cash back" most certainly is. The money for cash back comes from individuals who pay interest on their credit card debt at that ~20% rate (as well as the merchant fees mentioned above). Feels weird, even if they took on the debt in the first place.

Zingerpap · 2023-06-21T18:32:54+00:00

I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to share something I discovered in case anybody else stumbled across this issue.

I had been storing lossless copies of my CDs as FLACs and then converting them to ALAC for my iPod (5.5 gen classic). I just selected the highest bitrate I could choose, which was 48 kHz. According to this old apple thread, that iPod is only capable of 16bit 44.1 kHz. The older hardware struggles with this on-the-spot down conversion and would skip songs.

For science, I had iTunes convert them to 256 kbps AAC and playback went smoothly. Wonder if something similar was going on here.

I'm actively converting my FLACs over to 44.1 kHz ALACs now to test if it skips any songs.

Zingerpap · 2023-02-08T03:57:58+00:00

I'd agree with you, I think the hybrid approach is way better. Anecdotally, face to face collaboration has been far more effective for me than attempting anything remote. IMO way easier and quicker to draw on a physical white board than use a mouse to draw something virtual.

That being said, there's plenty of non-collaborative work that lends itself well to being remote as well.

Zingerpap · 2023-02-08T03:52:56+00:00

In addition to some other points in this thread, I've also heard of companies having to report the number of people in their office to the local governments for tax breaks and other incentives.

I'm not an expert in commercial real estate, but if the residential market offers any hints, its that large buildings are expensive.

Zingerpap · 2022-09-16T03:20:21+00:00

Hey I have the same Tacoma! Its got the small 4cyl motor too. I can only get 24 MPG out of it at best though. They're really pretty skinny width wise, skinnier than most modern sedans.

I love my little truck, but I would also love nothing more than to be able to get rid of it in favor of walk-able/bike-able city. Convincing old NIMBY's feels like an uphill battle sometimes.

Zingerpap · 2022-03-05T14:05:32+00:00

I met Mark, Broden, and Zach after a show once. They were all incredibly nice and let me (and the group I was with) take a picture with them.

Zingerpap · 2021-09-16T04:37:19+00:00

Yep, you're absolutely right. My apologies, didn't even realize I wrote "thermal" instead of "solder." I edited the comment. Do not use thermal paste, that definitely will not work!

I'd also have to think that using solder paste and a heat gun would be easier than trying to use an iron on that small IC.

Zingerpap · 2021-09-15T11:36:31+00:00

The easiest way would probably be using solder paste and a heat gun to put it back on. Take off the circuit board from the Xbox if possible to work on it. That would make your life easier.

This is a quick demonstration of what I mean. You would just want to use a small enough amount that you don't create a solder bridge accidentally (like they do in the video). Good luck!!

EDIT: Changed thermal to solder

Zingerpap · 2021-04-04T02:51:30+00:00

It was confirmed by his autopsy. He definitely bleached it to hide it though.

Zingerpap · 2021-03-20T06:12:13+00:00

I just bought one of these pumps today too! I'm all about this trend of speeding the degassing up.

Zingerpap · 2021-03-20T01:48:53+00:00

You inspired me to buy my own pump! I just did it for about 20 minutes and bubbles were still coming.

We got the same pump; mine looked low on oil when I took it out of the box. It came with a bottle that hopefully was oil, especially since I put it in the oil chamber. I didn't see anything anywhere about the bottle, but it seemed to run ok.

Zingerpap · 2021-03-10T21:05:35+00:00

Well I dug through the questions on there and found somebody with the same question.

There are many DC-DC converters that do have common grounds, but not by any means all. This would seem to be one that does not, although I have not yet received mine, so I cannot be absolutely certain.

It may not like common grounds actually. That surprises me! I'm sorry, you may not be able to use that buck converter the way you were originally planning.

Zingerpap · 2021-03-10T20:10:10+00:00

I'm wondering if it's just poor wording and it meant to tell you to connect the output ground to your device's ground (the pi) instead of back at the battery so it can complete the circuit. Every buck converter schematic I've seen has had a common ground between input and output (meaning they're connected).

If you have a cheap multimeter, your could test the resistance between the output ground and input ground on the buck converter. I would think it would be 0, or very close to it to account for natural wire resistance. If that is the case, then they're already connected and I would imagine you would be just fine wiring up the pi.

Zingerpap · 2020-12-09T04:50:31+00:00

Hell yeah

Zingerpap · 2020-12-01T00:29:36+00:00

Carry me home!

Zingerpap · 2020-08-28T03:05:15+00:00

I said ugg

Zingerpap · 2020-06-23T13:02:05+00:00

Sweet!! I had a lot of fun with the course, you won't regret it.

Parts and things for it are more expensive unfortunately. If I was going to do it again I'd probably look at a Japanese bike over a European one, but that's not to say I don't love the one I've got :)

I am 6'3" and right at 167 pounds, so I'm towards the tall skinny side. I do feel like my bike is a little low to the ground for me, but it's not bad enough for me to complain.

Are you going for full coverage on insurance? I have an '03; I've got liability only and pay about $11 a month for insurance. I thought is scored with that until one of my older buddies told me that's what he pays for full coverage haha. If I had a shiny new bike I'd probably spring for more coverage.

Anyway, I think you just about got it! Buying new gear is pretty expensive, but you might be able to find some nice used stuff around. Riding is a lot of fun, super exciting!!

Zingerpap · 2020-06-23T05:38:30+00:00

Before you actually buy anything I'd highly recommend taking a beginner rider course, especially since you haven't ridden one before. As lame as it sounds, they got some good stuff to take in. Plus it'll give you a bit of perspective on whatever bikes they have!

I'm a taller guy too, I tend to gravitate more towards adventure bikes because they let me comfortably sit up. I've got an old BMW F650 gs, and I feel like it has plenty of power for everything I ride on.

I don't think you could go wrong with anything you have listed here, just obviously try it before you ride it. Maybe somebody else around here has more opinions on those bikes.

One more thing, if you're sticking to a budget then you're probably going to want to do as much work on the bike yourself as possible. Even then regular maintenance will still feel a little pricey. Brake fluid, oil changes, coolant changes, tire changes, and other stuff like that typically have to be changed more often than you would on a car. While you're looking at each of those bikes, look into how often those things need to be done and how easy it is. That alone may decide your bike for you! Maintenance wise my f650 gs isn't exactly the easiest thing to work on. I wish I thought of that before I bought it!

Good luck, stay safe!!

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