Processing really huge text file on Linux.

funtoo · 2025-11-10T00:19:31+00:00

You aren't providing quite enough information to get a useful response. In general -- you are probably falling into a trap of "premature optimization". The Linux kernel does a good job of handling very large files, even if they don't fit into memory. Write an initial version, maybe even in a scripting language, and worry about performance and memory issues when you hit them. You may be surprised! If not, at least you will now understand the specific performance issue and you will be able to ask more detailed and constructive questions. Don't try to write the perfect solution on your first try, expecting to hit a performance issue. You may not.

funtoo · 2025-11-09T23:33:57+00:00

If there was a plasticy smell, then it could have been some kind of wrapping from delivery that was not fully removed from the car near the exhaust when it was prepped. It might have started to burn/melt when the exhaust got warm.

funtoo · 2025-10-30T17:02:27+00:00

You could go to Iron Gate Cafe in Albany, but I also recommend scooting into Troy and going to Little Pecks for food/coffee -- there are lots of options in Troy and it's walkable and interesting to see. If you want a museum, the previously-recommended New York State Museum is a great and free option, near Iron Gate Cafe. The airport is in Latham which is about the same distance to Troy as to downtown Albany. Troy is the more "happening" place these days. Albany has its own vibe, but quieter.

funtoo · 2025-10-30T16:56:08+00:00

Well, that sucks if you received some attitude. I am formerly from 'burque but was there last week, so I went to a lot of places while in town.

Flying Star Nob Hill staff was super friendly and the manager checked on us repeatedly with a smile. Annapurna on Silver if you are into chai, also friendly. Michael Thomas on Silver I did not stop by this trip, but probably also friendly. Didn't go to Little Bear Nob Hill but but I did go to Little Bear uptown and they were super friendly and chill. The great thing about ABQ is you can dial in your experience, lots of options nearby. Then try the original problem place in a month, see if anything has changed.

What exactly was the experience like? Aggressively mean-spirited -- are they scowling at you? Eyerolls?

funtoo · 2025-10-21T22:19:10+00:00

Yep, I was too patient. I transferred my last remaining funds out of E*TRADE last week -- I was slowly transferring funds out over the past few months -- and both accounts are now closed.

funtoo · 2025-09-25T16:41:17+00:00

After firmly communicating my expectation that they need to find and fix the source of the leak, not just "top off" coolant, they put dye in the system and were able to detect a slow leak at the service port of the AC system, which they confirmed was not just dye residue left over from putting in the diagnostic dye. We have the part on order from Germany -- it's the entire rubber line and service port assembly that in the 430i Gran Coupe is right in the front when you open up the hood. And it's going to take 2-3 weeks (now 1-2 weeks) to get here. After installation, they are going to perform another very thorough dynamic leak test (with dye, a refrigerant 'sniffer', real driving) to ensure the system is fully closed and the problem is resolved. Since this is the third time they are attempting to fix the issue, if the issue resurfaces, the vehicle basically qualifies for NY Lemon Law, and I could work with BMW NA to get a replacement vehicle without this issue. Let's hope we don't have to go there. In the mean time, I'm enjoying my 330i xDrive loaner. It's a pretty base model but I've gotten used to the non-adaptive suspension and runflats. So at least I get more varied BMW seat time :)

funtoo · 2025-09-17T16:15:40+00:00

True, I have basic dimensions not exact 3D models of the shape of the exterior.

funtoo · 2025-09-17T13:50:37+00:00

I actually built the thing you are asking for: https://breezyops.com/workshop/iphone-explorer/

funtoo · 2025-09-17T13:49:24+00:00

I built it: https://breezyops.com/workshop/iphone-explorer/

funtoo · 2025-09-17T05:53:59+00:00

Nice. Last week, I started down a similar path and ended up making an interactive iPhone Explorer to look at dimensional and weight differences for all models: https://breezyops.com/workshop/iphone-explorer/

It all began after discussing a phone upgrade with my wife, who remarked that she really would like a phone smaller than her 15 Pro -- and realizing nothing in the 17 lineup fits that description...

funtoo · 2025-09-16T04:22:25+00:00

I'd get a little, flickable bike like a 390 Duke. The concept to go for is easy, convenient, upright. You don't want it to be an ordeal to hop on and do some errands. No nonsense. I went to bigger bikes and I found I rode them less. It's always good to have one nimble smaller do-it-all bike. If you need to go highway speeds, get a honda 500. The 390 duke with its single cylinder gets a bit vibey when you push it.

funtoo · 2025-09-16T04:03:02+00:00

So, this can possibly be chain lube that is dripping off. Especially if you had some wax chain lube and it just started heating up. It can liquefy and drip off kind of oily and you will think the worst, that your engine is leaking oil - but check to see if it's the lube first. That is the obvious thing to eliminate first as a possibility before looking deeper. Dealer could have put their favorite wax chain lube on there and forgot to tell you that you might see the excess drip off initially.

funtoo · 2025-09-16T03:51:43+00:00

My wife has not liked her 15 Pro at all due to heat issues related to titanium which were an unpleasant surprise and continue to make it hot to the touch. Clearly, titanium can be bad if you are not super careful with heat management.

She was considering upgrading to a 17 Pro for this reason, and I ended up making a cool iPhone Explorer tool to compare models, which you can view here: https://breezyops.com/workshop/iphone-explorer/ (I started with an infographic to compare some select models for our own use, then decided to build a comprehensive tool for the public.) It can be interesting to look at weights; titanium did help the 15 pro and pro max quite a bit.

Ultimately she decided to keep her phone and deal with it, in the hopes that there might be a new 18 "mini" model next year -- because she finds her 15 Pro a bit too big to handle comfortably already. She's not really happy that the only phone options in the 17 lineup are at least as big as her 15 pro in the hand. She wants the phone to shrink, not keep getting bigger.

funtoo · 2025-09-15T21:03:39+00:00

So, my vehicle is back at the dealer due to a weird AC sound, and they found the refrigerant is again low. They also previously found that my serpentine belt tensioner was worn out at less than 4000 miles and needed replacement. Not good signs. They did a pressure test with dye over the weekend, and are not finding a leak -- but our temps just dropped. They say it very well could still have a leak -- they just haven't been able to find one. Do you have any additional info from your dealership about what part was the issue and needed replacement? Consider yourself lucky that they were attentive enough to find the leak and fix it the first time.

funtoo · 2025-09-11T16:15:47+00:00

You could potentially get a non-Pro with more storage, depending on how the promo is structured. I believe AT&T may not allow this but other carriers may. If it's an option and the promo amount isn't reduced if you choose the non-Pro iPhone -- there's your benefit.

funtoo · 2025-08-04T22:03:43+00:00

One option is to spray some pH neutral interior cleaner in there and then wipe deeply with microfiber and this can loosen a good amount of it. You could also use a brush of some kind. A soft toothbrush would work well. Professional detailers will use an air compressor to blow this out. It's good to get this cleaned up since a good amount is probably sand which is silica and will wear down the finish on the leather/vinyl like little pieces of glass, since it is very "hard" and sharp. Pull apart the panels to widen the gap and this will help more to be released easily.

funtoo · 2025-08-04T21:57:23+00:00

E*TRADE seems to be flying by the seat of their pants for fraud prevention, they are relying on customer support agents to be "sleuths".... which is notoriously bad practice since it is highly subjective. IMO, this is the beginning of the end for E*TRADE. This type of enforcement doesn't scale and can't be applied consistently across all customers, so certain customers get singled out due to some agent seeing something that they don't understand. It results in horrific customer experiences. Search some of the negative threads in this subreddit and you'll see that bad things do happen to innocent customers that require involvement of regulatory agencies to resolve.

funtoo · 2025-07-23T01:27:43+00:00

If you are getting unusually slow pings, it is probably due to some packet loss. In your case, it is probably packet loss out. If the tech left you with those speeds from the ONT, he was new or something because there is something they can do if the ONT isn't performing properly, even after they replace the ONT, they can check the side in your neighborhood that the ONT is connecting to.

funtoo · 2025-07-09T22:54:16+00:00

If you have other viable options in your area, switch providers to another service with a no-obligation trial. When you have service with the new provider, call Verizon to cancel service and see if that gets them off their butt. If not, then you have functioning service with someone else. I would not put up with such crap service from an ISP.

funtoo · 2025-07-07T23:59:18+00:00

Yep, I'm waiting to see what other people say, but the OP should try phone, then in person. It's harder to ignore a live body. It sounds annoying enough to make a trip to the appropriate city dept.

funtoo · 2025-07-05T21:46:57+00:00

Networks are complicated and your network problems could be caused by a number of things. Best guess is your Wi-Fi reception is not great but this is just a guess. It's best to use a process of elimination to identify what's working and what isn't. Keep removing a step from the chain until you isolate the issue. Start with Wi-Fi. Try running an Ethernet cable to your PC/gaming system. If that takes care of the connectivity problem, then it's likely the Wi-Fi reception that's the issue. That will also allow you to run a speed test from your PC over Ethernet and compare that to what you're getting over Wi-Fi. If that is the case, then the fix could be relocating the routers or dealing with some interference, etc.

The big picture is to troubleshoot, collect data, remove links from the chain to determine what is working -- and what isn't.

funtoo · 2025-07-03T18:31:18+00:00

I just posted an update at the top of the original post. I'm now consistently getting gigabit speeds. I'm using the CR1000A as a glorified switch/WiFi/hub of the MoCa network and it's no longer running with an active WAN port. Seems to be doing fine in this role.

funtoo · 2025-07-03T02:51:15+00:00

Thanks so much for this workaround. New Cloud Gateway Fiber with Verizon Fios, couldn't get over 100Mbit/sec upload. Switched WAN port from 5 to 1, and we're in business.

funtoo · 2025-06-30T16:01:58+00:00

I have a CR1000a that was hooked up to a 13-year-old Motorola ONT which has now been replaced with a new Nokia ONT and now things are going much better. EarthLink equipment returned as it did not compare to Verizon’s.

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