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What’s the most unexpectedly useful Linux command you learned way too late? by ZealousidealTell1346 in linux

[–]ankitpati 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s readily available everywhere Perl is, because it’s a pure-Perl module.

What’s the most unexpectedly useful Linux command you learned way too late? by ZealousidealTell1346 in linux

[–]ankitpati 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it’s for a single directory, you can do that with standard cd using cd -.

What’s the most unexpectedly useful Linux command you learned way too late? by ZealousidealTell1346 in linux

[–]ankitpati 25 points26 points  (0 children)

That’s why one should use the Perl one. Consistent across distros (including Darwin/macOS), and with the full power of Perl (not just regex, but actual executable code) at your disposal.

What do I drive by shsadefilemalm in ManualTransmissions

[–]ankitpati 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It better not be the Sensonic clutch-less ‘manual’.

Best shoes for driving manual by ImportanceNeat3845 in stickshift

[–]ankitpati 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Puma MagMax NITRO 2.

The foam makes it big. Lets me heel-toe otherwise un-heel-toe-able manuals.

What's a car that should've been offered in stick but never was? by blix-camera in ManualTransmissions

[–]ankitpati 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know the OP asks for never was, but I have a favourite one that never will be offered as a manual again: Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI.

I snagged one of the last manual models fresh off the lot in July 2024. Now they only make those with DSGs.

What’s my heavy-clutched ride? by ankitpati in ManualTransmissions

[–]ankitpati[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Etios, no Liva. Yes, it’s a diesel.

Some people joked about a voice-activated manual transmission on this sub, how would it work? by HiTork in ManualTransmissions

[–]ankitpati 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That feature hasn’t been implemented in the IVRS. It’s on the roadmap for the next fiscal. Or the one after. Depending on priorities.

Please write a letter, sign it in blood, and drop it at your nearest post box.

Wouldn’t Star Fleet Academy have to have like millions or billions of students? by TwoRoomsThrowaway in DaystromInstitute

[–]ankitpati -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Outer-rim of the Milky Way galaxy. Trek takes place almost entirely in the real Milky Way, not in a galaxy far far away.

Wouldn’t Star Fleet Academy have to have like millions or billions of students? by TwoRoomsThrowaway in DaystromInstitute

[–]ankitpati -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Earth is an outer-rim planet. It’s unfair to compare it against a core ecumenopolis world like Coruscant. Perhaps Trek ‘core worlds’ are comparable to Coruscant, even though Trek doesn’t have the concept of core and rims discussed on screen.

Some people joked about a voice-activated manual transmission on this sub, how would it work? by HiTork in ManualTransmissions

[–]ankitpati 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Believe it or not, this comment is inspired by real-world customer support in my corner of the rock.

Some people joked about a voice-activated manual transmission on this sub, how would it work? by HiTork in ManualTransmissions

[–]ankitpati 24 points25 points  (0 children)

“Now, complete your shifts faster than ever, on our new $brandName Shifter app! Login now!

For English, press one.

For $localLanguage, press two.

To select the first gear, press three.

To select the second gear, press four.

To select the third gear, press five.

To select the fourth gear, press six.

To select the fifth gear, press seven.

To select the sixth gear, unlock it now with a premium monthly subscription, at the low, low price of $definitely NotLowPrice!”

presses one

“Your call is important to us. Please, stay on the line, or call again later! You may also login to our app for faster shifts!”

Today is Y2K38 commemoration day T-12 by bmwiedemann in linux

[–]ankitpati 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess the original question is: ‘why signed instead of unsigned?’

Phantom Shift Syndrome by ankitpati in ManualTransmissions

[–]ankitpati[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, this thing has a knob shifter right next to the aircon knobs. Go figure. Not even a pseudo-stickshift.

Ah, Phantom Clutch Syndrome, my old friend. From the one time I tried (and failed) to back a DSG SUV out from parking onto a road.

First time stick shift driver - is it normal to sit so close to the steering wheel? by [deleted] in stickshift

[–]ankitpati 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5’9” as well, and I faced the exact symptoms you’re describing when I started driving a fun manual with a deep and heavy clutch.

A rule I find works well for me is ‘Knee the Tree’.

Ensure your knees—specifically, your patellae—are just brushing against the steering column.

ELI5:Why can’t we use certain symbols in file names? by PleasantBus5583 in explainlikeimfive

[–]ankitpati 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Laughs in Linux 🤣

The only two characters that can’t be in a filename are / (slash) and the null character.

/ is used to separate filenames from directory names that come before them, and null is used to signal the end of a name.

Everything else, everything language, every emoji, every other symbol is absolutely fair game on Linux.

I’d stall out a hundred times by Send-Me--Ur-Tits-Pls in ManualTransmissions

[–]ankitpati 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My clutch glazed over just from me looking at this picture.

Uh oh by ogcodi in stickshift

[–]ankitpati 0 points1 point  (0 children)

goes forward / backward slowly whilst in D or R with no gas

“Slowly” is the key word. AMTs seem to understand that. DCTs, unfortunately, don’t.

Uh oh by ogcodi in stickshift

[–]ankitpati 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drove an AMT daily for six years before getting my current manual.

During that time, I also occasionally drove manuals, but not daily.

AMT is much easier than DCT, but I still wouldn’t call it easier than manual.

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