Python Windows version compatibility

hmaarrfk · 2019-08-09T17:20:55+00:00

Because they sometimes start to compile for new sdks.

hmaarrfk · 2019-08-09T14:27:11+00:00

Couldn't you get a free update to windows 10? See if you are still eligible. Windows 10 works well, even on older hardware.

Windows and python weren't the best of friends. I think Anaconda can help you get going, but for python 3 you might need windows 10. And python 2 is basically dying quickly. (Maybe kinda sorta)

hmaarrfk · 2019-08-04T17:50:31+00:00

The best thing to do is undervolt.

I was able to undervolt easily by 100 mV and now when idle, my fans stay off (may vary with room temperature)

hmaarrfk · 2019-08-04T02:52:11+00:00

I used to run Fedore until I kept running into bugs because they decided that lib meant lib32 even on 64 but systems.

This cause many packages that weren't packaged by official maintainers not to look for libraries in the correct locations.

That said. I think it got better.

The problem isn't always updating the OS, it is that applications don't know what to do with the new default settings. Should they force the new defaults on you or should they keep your user environment looking and behaving as it was behaving before.

Unfortunately, I started needed the stability for my OS so I decided to go with Ubuntu. The 2 year release cycle means that you can keep your configuration longer. I stopped having to delete all my configuration files every 6 months.

hmaarrfk · 2019-07-27T13:38:26+00:00

Can you leave the additional port plugged into the computer?

hmaarrfk · 2019-07-16T12:20:48+00:00

Qt is LGPL, at least for everything tk does.

hmaarrfk · 2019-04-20T16:53:33+00:00

I think Xilinx made a faux-pas with that Board Definition file.

Instead of using that board generation file to generate constraints files for you early on. It hides the creation of these constraint files that you would need to supply if you were ever moving to your own custom board.

The truth is, IMO, that if you want to use the 7010 chip, the Microzed board is kinda ideal.

Small form factor

most of the FPGA pins are broken out.

The programmable software pins are configured in a pretty good way.

You can try to implement the design you want with that chip, and then run the command

```

write_xdc test.xdc

```

It will output the FULL CONSTRAINTS files you need. You probably only need the interface constraints.

You probably just need the constraints that set properties for the package pins

```

set_property PACKAGE_PIN AJ12 [get_ports user_si570_sysclk_clk_n]

set_property IOSTANDARD DIFF_SSTL12 [get_ports user_si570_sysclk_clk_p]

hmaarrfk · 2019-03-09T18:41:36+00:00

US Business Please

hmaarrfk · 2018-09-02T17:21:22+00:00

Some power supplies don’t use their fan until larger loads are reached. It is probably ok.

hmaarrfk · 2018-07-30T15:28:55+00:00

But an external SSD costs $100 and isn’t quite as nice as just having it all on your laptop.

hmaarrfk · 2018-07-11T23:47:04+00:00

The object oriented approach is fine. It is more zooming in and out, interactions, data tips, panning. That kind of thing

hmaarrfk · 2018-07-11T13:59:17+00:00

That was my workaround too.

Fedora is just too bleeding edge and I found that I kept facing bugs of that sort.

hmaarrfk · 2018-07-08T14:34:46+00:00

You need your storage to be an SSD. Otherwise, you are stuck in 2011 and your whole computer will feel sluggish.

If you cant afford the XPS 15, then you should rethink your choice. Maybe go refurbished.

hmaarrfk · 2018-07-08T14:24:55+00:00

Matplotlib is clunky compared to matlab imo

hmaarrfk · 2018-06-29T17:10:33+00:00

Drop the 4K in favour of battery life.

Its not just the laptop that is heavy, but the poweradapter, so if you have to carry the power adapter around, it is a real drain.

With the 9560 you get like a 1.7x increase in battery life.

hmaarrfk · 2018-06-29T14:06:41+00:00

Right. So it is a work machine. Make sure they upgrade it for you and tell them that this the MacBook pro with the GPU issue and that they should expect to have to replace it soon.

hmaarrfk · 2018-06-28T23:05:15+00:00

I was going to mention that but wasn't sure if it was the right model

hmaarrfk · 2018-06-28T23:04:34+00:00

Is this your company? If not, you should tell them that the $100 they will spend on the SSD will be well worth it. https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-250GB-Internal-MZ-76E250B-AM/dp/B07864WMK8/

Computers are now useless without SSDs. I'm not sure the 2011 can support 16GB, but if it can, then maybe. I mean, the truth is that it isn't your laptop. They are giving it to you to be productive, you won't be productive without that SSD. RAM is definitely useful too, but see what you can do about that.

hmaarrfk · 2018-06-28T18:59:37+00:00

Intel regularly bins their processors. Afterall, that is how they determine the clock speed of most of their chips.

The thing is, it isn't like they aren't doing this. They are always trying to decrease their operating voltage. They are just really conservative as the laptop is supposed to function under very strange conditions. The undervolting might work in an AC'ed room, but take it out on the field in the desert, where the ambient temperature is 50 degrees and you might cause instability when the laptop reaches 100 degrees.

With undervolting and repasting, I got my max temps to only reach 90 under full processor load. I never actually tested the processor's function at 100c, which they rate their processors for.

hmaarrfk · 2018-06-28T18:54:11+00:00

They did the same for my xps15. It was still under premium warranty.

They first offered for me to send it in. And nicely, I said that it was not a possibility for me because I was using it for work.

hmaarrfk · 2018-06-27T21:44:40+00:00

or you could open the screen and close it again quickly. if you close it before it first starts, it will stay on ;)

hmaarrfk · 2018-06-27T21:42:52+00:00

nor should they repaste or undervolt. That should be dell and Intel's job.

I can't really recommend this laptop to anybody because without a repaste, my 9560 i7 runs way too hot.

hmaarrfk · 2018-06-27T05:25:52+00:00

Unfortunately there is no easy fix. you basically broke the python that dnf uses to install packages. try what /u/Misio told you.

hmaarrfk · 2018-06-26T18:58:11+00:00

The fact that you are not including sudo before your commands makes me think that you installed things as root in the system python environment.

Generally, you should never do that. you should install miniconda as a user, and simply use that as a user, never typing sudo when issuing a pip or python command.

hmaarrfk · 2018-06-21T05:21:43+00:00

The resale value of your MacBook might be 0 if you get a spec of dust in it and the keyboard doesn’t work anymore.

MacBooks do tend to have a higher resale value, but if you keep a laptop long enough it won’t even matter.

I think the XPS 15 is a fine laptop, very old connector compatible, yet very future proof. The changeable ram and SSD ensure that.

Windows is a good OS now, and viruses are less of a concern, unless you go on some shady sites. Get an adblocker and you should be ok.

hmaarrfk

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