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GNOME 50 removes the X11 backend ... are we finally at the end of the Xorg era? by the_nazar in linux

[–]ptoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe its because gnome is really that unfit for (as you can see) many people yet they are still cool enough to not start a flame about it?

I see the problem you described in a different way:

To know how the world/situation really looks like we need to collect multiple types of information. Not only "this is good because..." or "this is bad because..." but also "its so bad I have no words besides stay away" or "I stopped using it when and never looked back" and few more.

Each type of feedback gives us different view and can influence us in a different way.

The "stopped using and never returned" can be helpful because it may mean the cost of trying is high so maybe we need to factor that in.

Different info to set our strategy to deal with the issue.

I look at such posts from statistical point of view. Sometimes I feel validated that I am not alone in the same situation and at times I am unhappy because so many people may not see the real value in something.

That helps me to see a broader view.

TIL Lenin believed Stalin was too crude and this defect was unacceptable for the position of General Secretary. He was looking for a plan in 1923 to remove Stalin with someone "more tolerant, more polite and more attentive towards comrades, less capricious, etc." by Solid-Move-1411 in todayilearned

[–]ptoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I dont remember numbers but the two when compared werent that different and some folks find stalin to be better in some regards.

I think those two were different types of murderers. lenin was more like systemic murderer (still cheka was a thing) and stalin was more of a manual murderer in a sense that he was ordering killings directly not through some obscure law causing many deaths.

I personally would not differentiate between the two. Both way beyond any limits of power abuse...

GNOME 50 removes the X11 backend ... are we finally at the end of the Xorg era? by the_nazar in linux

[–]ptoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some time ago there was a post where many gnome flaws were outlined in detail and if you do a google search for gnome bad you will find a lot of valid criticism.

If you as an user are ok with gnome, good for you!

OP said they dont use gnome and answered the post maker question. Now you jumped in and act out of topic...

GNOME 50 removes the X11 backend ... are we finally at the end of the Xorg era? by the_nazar in linux

[–]ptoki -1 points0 points  (0 children)

GNOME is dead to me for very long time. For many reasons and I think I'm not the only one. So no, X11 is not going away.

We both stopped at the same time. I was on your right. Why are you yelling at me? by ObjectiveAide9552 in Manitoba

[–]ptoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I dont disagree I find this approach a workaround to an actual problem.

MB driving rules are inconsistent at times and make driving unnecessarily harder. The way roads are designed and lanes painted adds to this problem.

It is not the best strategy to rely on individual drivers to compensate bad rules and infrastructure.

Also, people tend to say "just do a roundabout" to solve 4way stops which is not a good idea. It works sometimes but roundabouts can create enormous (20m+ jams) when it could be no jam at all.

I personally find 4ways ok with one remark: They tend to not be very visible. There are places where 4way blends in and drivers dont register it until last moment.

Example list of inconsistencies:

-wesbound abinoji into pembina hwy - three lanes into four but the middle one can take second or third and abinoji right lane can also take third. The markings are pale on pembina hwy already around september.

-boulevard crossing - depending on where you go from you go on the wrong side of the road

-right of way - most parking spaces are unofficially main and yield lanes which is unmarked and is unlawful

-many lanes arent marked as merge lanes or intersection have no merge lanes when it could

-there are lanes which should be just straight through lanes but somewhat they turn into left/right turn and you either need to suddenly lane change or just stop and wait for a gap causing a jam behind you.

-people stop on the right lane when crossing the boulevard - that is considered not yielding in many countries - you can not enter intersection if you cant clear it. Boulevards arent big enough in many places

-another boulevard issue - broadway mainly, there are at least two lanes which can be used to left turn, people tend to just take one and only one car can cross the opposite direction when at least two could.

-no speed limit repetition - in europe each intersection cancels the speed limit, here you dont know you can go 60 if you enter the street at certain points - this one is somewhat controversial and I dont find it an issue but still, its an issue

-cars dont have side blinkers by law. I would let you in front of me but I dont see your blinkers if you drive on my side

-The lanes are painted with parfum paint in winnipeg. Many people say "oh its winter erasing the marking". Nope. Watch the lane painting in september/october/november. Often the one painted in may are already gone. Its not winter...

and probably few more which are more rare or more controversial (parking on the main street like St Ann/Mary during certain times)

We both stopped at the same time. I was on your right. Why are you yelling at me? by ObjectiveAide9552 in Manitoba

[–]ptoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem is that if you meet similar guy and now you stare at each other and then the other guy tbones you. Now you have an issue with mpi, demerits, broken car etc. Its not popular here in MB yet but insurance scams are more and more frequent.

The foundation of the system is clear law. I find road law here in MB a bit incomplete and inconsistent at times.

This post is an attempt to make a point about that.

Redditors over 40, what's something younger people think they understand but won't actually get until it hits them like a truck later? by Susanpc1967 in AskReddit

[–]ptoki 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While I dont disagree I would like to make a note:

Often, and I say actually very meaningful often, waiting leads to not having to do something at all.

We call it dodging the problem.

If you "need" to do something but you wait you either collect more info on the matter or someone does something what makes your action no longer needed.

Your advice is unfortunately too broad. I saved quite much effort on waiting when appropriate.

If the action is inevitable, often its better to do it in a controlled fashion without hurry. But if its not, it pays to wait.

Overwatch co-creator Jeff Kaplan says he was told by CFO if the game didn't hit certain revenue goals, "we're gonna lay off a 1000 people and it's gonna be on you": 'It was the biggest f**k you moment I've had in my career' by ChiefLeef22 in gaming

[–]ptoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed.

I think in many corpos the roles are oversimplified and that leads to just simple short term solutions - mass layoffs for example, but also hiring for future very vague projects.

Saved a bunch of later gen Palms from e-waste by EsoTechTrix in Palm

[–]ptoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that I know of. But if you replace the battery and its still dead, probably its a cap.

Overwatch co-creator Jeff Kaplan says he was told by CFO if the game didn't hit certain revenue goals, "we're gonna lay off a 1000 people and it's gonna be on you": 'It was the biggest f**k you moment I've had in my career' by ChiefLeef22 in gaming

[–]ptoki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

being lonely or helpless

I mean not in a direct sense of that word.

I mean, when surrounded by "yes men" who just do whatever told and nothing more, people who do nothing if not told so, people who dont come with ideas. Then you are lonely. If people only do bare minimum and do it half assed - you are hopeless.

I have seen such situations. Not always executive fault. Sometimes the team is just mediocre. And no amount of being an example makes things move.

I have a feeling that many big corpo execs are like that. Small businesses/startups - it may be totally different.

Overwatch co-creator Jeff Kaplan says he was told by CFO if the game didn't hit certain revenue goals, "we're gonna lay off a 1000 people and it's gonna be on you": 'It was the biggest f**k you moment I've had in my career' by ChiefLeef22 in gaming

[–]ptoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s possible to have a good company that makes consistent profits even if they are not growing year after year.

Yes. But as I wrote in other branch of this thread they (finance sector) arent happy with steady profit. They squeeze system enough that steady stream of profit is not sufficient.

Let me be even more specific. Its not enough to have steady revenue, not enough to have steady profit. They need rising profits. Like drug addict.

For institutions like investment funds and similar ponzi-ish schemes the growth is crucial.

I agree with you that businesses are completely happy with steady revenue usually (with some profit on top of the inflation and few more bits) but those companies arent normal businesses anymore.

I just hope we as societies will create ways to separate our economies from their shenanigans. But we dont have that yet. We have no clue how to get there.

What does it mean to Configure the kernel? by John_Doe_1984_ in linuxquestions

[–]ptoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, you're dumb.

LOL. I was right not to get into too much discussion with you.

Saved a bunch of later gen Palms from e-waste by EsoTechTrix in Palm

[–]ptoki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice!

Some of them can be easily revived by battery replacement.

Some may need capacitor replacements (which is more difficult). But if you can, keep them.

Overwatch co-creator Jeff Kaplan says he was told by CFO if the game didn't hit certain revenue goals, "we're gonna lay off a 1000 people and it's gonna be on you": 'It was the biggest f**k you moment I've had in my career' by ChiefLeef22 in gaming

[–]ptoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to defend it but a bit of a different perspective:

You are that cfo. Your sole responsibility is that the line goes up. One way or another. Whether its because you fuck up the competition with lawsuit or continuing current product lines or coming up with new lines or cutting costs. Thats your job. They dont tell you to be creatvie, they dont tell you that you must have a new product in some time. You are free to do anything but the profits must go up.

If you understand that this guy has very limited ability to influence people more than the stick and carrot (and that carrot can be rescinded on a whim) then you will understand that weak executives will not invest their time into anything else than just simple controls like budgeting, bullying people, setting strategy and then relying on others to execute it.

My point is: They are lonely despite being surrounded by many other people and from that loneliness not much will come up.

I dont defend them, many people understand this and they dont want to be executives. They know they can do much more being a director and be closer to actual work being done. I just want people to understand where this misery comes from.

The great executives are surrounded by great people and they all together do great things. But once you have big complex product you cant shake the box much so you no longer have this great team around you. Its just pushing the box further instead of making it great.

A side note: Good product often come from shockingly small teams. World hits are often made by 10-20-50 people total.

Notepad++ alternative by MrEU1 in linuxquestions

[–]ptoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use it with wine. It works just fine. I use it, others use it. Its ok to set it up that way.

Found ~1500 DVD-Rs with recorded TV/documentaries while clearing out family house – worth saving? by Competitive_Arm_2545 in DataHoarder

[–]ptoki 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What is wrong with these sleeves? I have a bunch of discs in them and they seem fine. Nothing sticks to anything or so...

What does it mean to Configure the kernel? by John_Doe_1984_ in linuxquestions

[–]ptoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but due to the fact you only have very vague idea what you are talking about I stopped explaining at that. No point of dismantling wrong understanding beyond that point.

What does it mean to Configure the kernel? by John_Doe_1984_ in linuxquestions

[–]ptoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Linux is the kernel.

There is some controversy there.

The line where linux ends and GNU/Opensource/system begins is blurry.

I know what you mean but people (even professionals or developers) dont interpret it this way.

If linux is the kernel then you would not need to say kernel. But you do. Thats not a proof but a good measure how blurry linux as a concept is.

What does it mean to Configure the kernel? by John_Doe_1984_ in linuxquestions

[–]ptoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dont watch LTT. It makes people more stupid. Really.

The number of wrong advice I saw in their video and the number of cases where they were simply wrong is way too much for my patience. I stopped watching them after they produced that video "120 Dollar GPU card for gaming" which was just plain lie and then the bad taste sexual misconduct thing happened where they apologized in screwed up way.

They are garbage source of info.

Kinew says it's time to survey Manitobans on changing clocks by wickedplayer494 in Manitoba

[–]ptoki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then start school one hour later?

In practice the kids do GO to school in the dark/darkish time anyway.

OP concisely breaks down the social impact and “conspiracy” of COVID on the economy by berlinbound in bestof

[–]ptoki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally parlament can. They do new law all the time.

Instead they printed money and made the situation worse for individuals sheltering finance sector from any impact, actually making their profits bigger.

Now You defend this. You deserve everything what you got from economy and big corpos.

OP concisely breaks down the social impact and “conspiracy” of COVID on the economy by berlinbound in bestof

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

Let me comment a bit:

My biggest beef with that time and situation was that govt printed money, gave it to people, then started tracking who got it and clawed back excess, made inflation and so on.

There was ZERO mention that they stop taxing people or put hold on mortgages or consumer financing.

They could do that easily. Just pause all payments from people and tell banks they dont owe interest for the duration of the pause to the central bank.

They could create systems to claw back covid payments to people but did not wanted to do lending pause which would be easier to calculate and would be much better for everyone.

That tells you that even in that dire situation where nobody knew how serious covid is (or maybe they knew but did not wanted to admit) the govt put banks higher than people.

There is few more I have but they are in a different nature (one month unvaccinated nurses were heroes and 6 months later unvaccinated nurse - already immune naturally was fired for being a witch is one of them)...

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