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PaperTTY – Python module to render a TTY on e-ink

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Re: PaperTTY – Python module to render a TTY on e-ink

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Post by mlonkibjuyhv »

Erlich_Bachman wrote: post #43
2m wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

There is also Onyx Boox 10.3 with some pretty good reviews: https://twitter.com/milessabin/status/1035499322882883584 It runs Android. So running Termux app with a BT keyboard should be pretty good.

Not only does it run Android, it has built-in HDMI mode, where you can just connect it to any HDMI port as a second screen. It will act as any regular screen (except it's e-ink of course). This way you don't even need a Termux or bluetooth, or whatever, instead depending on your setup you might just connect it to your PC and run any software you want as on any regular screen. (The screen refresh will be somewhat lagg…

No HDMI on this model, the larger 13 inch does have it though.

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Post by skyride »

shakna wrote: post #58
craftyguy wrote: post #53

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> As manufacturer's have decided 4GB is good enough for most people "640K of memory should be enough for anybody."

"RAMs cheap, everyone should have more than enough." Platitudes are cheap. Ignoring the real world, and allowing cheap excuses for either developers or manufacturers isn't acceptable. With 640K, a lot of developers built decent software. They didn't decide that the manufacturer was wrong and so their software would simply be a resource hog, as that was easier for their developers. But they also asked for more too.

With 640K of memory, developers were building basic productivity tools with simple CLI interfaces and little or no extensibility.

Re: PaperTTY – Python module to render a TTY on e-ink

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Post by boomlinde »

lsh wrote: post #59
dev_dull wrote: post #39

I think this is a great idea! Small (3x6”) e-ink displays are now widely available on alibaba and eBay. I’m very weary about the refresh rate. The ones I see available now look like 6s total refresh by the looks of them.

weary == leery? Fixing the world, one typo at a time.

I'm assuming "wary"

Re: PaperTTY – Python module to render a TTY on e-ink

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Post by shakna »

skyride wrote: post #62
shakna wrote: post #58

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"RAMs cheap, everyone should have more than enough." Platitudes are cheap. Ignoring the real world, and allowing cheap excuses for either developers or manufacturers isn't acceptable. With 640K, a lot of developers built decent software. They didn't decide that the manufacturer was wrong and so their software would simply be a resource hog, as that was easier for their developers. But they also asked for more too.

With 640K of memory, developers were building basic productivity tools with simple CLI interfaces and little or no extensibility.

Sid Meier's Civilization ran in 640k. No extended memory.

RetroCityRampage[0] is a modern game with a DOS port that uses no more than 640k of RAM [1].

That's a lot more than a simple CLI interface.

[0] https://vblank.com/RetroCityRampage/

[1] https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/248019/How_5_years_of_bu...

Re: PaperTTY – Python module to render a TTY on e-ink

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Post by sohkamyung »

craftyguy wrote: post #49
PeCaN wrote: post #32

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>Why do laptop manufacturers insist on being stuck in 2005? why does running apps these days require 16GB because developers insist on using as much RAM as possible

Yea, good luck running Windows 10 on that (since that's what it supposedly ships with).

I'm typing this on the original Lenovo Yoga Book with 4GB of RAM and it works.

On bootup Win 10 occupies about 2GB of RAM. I'm using Firefox Nightly to view this HN comment and it occupies 500-600 MB of memory, leaving a bit still free.

Yes, 4GB is probably ridiculous for a real laptop. But viewed as a tablet, it (the original Yoga Book) is workable.

Of course, I would love the new Yoga Book to have more memory. Hopefully, Lenovo gets the memo and tries to add more, although that would push the price up.

Re: PaperTTY – Python module to render a TTY on e-ink

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Post by rapind »

messe wrote: post #3

Is anyone aware of a netbook-form device with an e-ink display? I've always felt that'd be my ideal device for writing on-the-go; especially if it'd run vi, nvi or vim.

What I would give for a MacBook (or the equivalent) with an e-ink screen. Not some cheap Android semi-computer-tablet, but a full on laptop. No dual screen gimmicks, just a laptop that can be used outside (readable) with the improved battery life from what would be such an awesome screen.

My understanding as to why this may never exist is because there's not much of a market and the refresh rate is too slow. But I can dream.

Re: PaperTTY – Python module to render a TTY on e-ink

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Post by merqurio »

therein wrote: post #36

This looks really nice. I have been working on something that might perhaps be of interest to you. https://github.com/canselcik/libremarkable I would love it if someone built a terminal emulator using it. All the pieces needed to achieve that is already in place.

I'm a huge fan of libremarkable ! Thanks for making my remarkable more hackeable !

Re: PaperTTY – Python module to render a TTY on e-ink

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Post by srean »

skyride wrote: post #62
shakna wrote: post #58

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"RAMs cheap, everyone should have more than enough." Platitudes are cheap. Ignoring the real world, and allowing cheap excuses for either developers or manufacturers isn't acceptable. With 640K, a lot of developers built decent software. They didn't decide that the manufacturer was wrong and so their software would simply be a resource hog, as that was easier for their developers. But they also asked for more too.

With 640K of memory, developers were building basic productivity tools with simple CLI interfaces and little or no extensibility.

Which developers ?

2K seems to have been enough for the Apollo mission to go to the moon and back https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer#Memor...

Re: PaperTTY – Python module to render a TTY on e-ink

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Post by therein »

merqurio wrote: post #68
therein wrote: post #36

This looks really nice. I have been working on something that might perhaps be of interest to you. https://github.com/canselcik/libremarkable I would love it if someone built a terminal emulator using it. All the pieces needed to achieve that is already in place.

I'm a huge fan of libremarkable ! Thanks for making my remarkable more hackeable !

Always happy to hear stuff like that. Thank you for saying that. :)
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