I don't know about you, but I can't buy bread with 'thanks.'
Software I’m thankful for (2021)
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#112Earlier quoted context omitted.
Do you have advice how to replace the default Internet provider router? I have Xfinity's now and it terminates the coax, does switching, wifi, and does various firewall functions. I assume you have to buy a XXXX, disable everything on the Xfinity box and turn it into a passthrough switch. What is a good XXXX here?
You don't, really. You can (usually) change the DNS resolver your provided router uses to an internal IP, then statically assign that IP to your pi-hole. It's about 5 minutes in a GUI web panel, give or take the googling to find and navigate that GUI for your specific ISP-provided router. That said a better router is usually worth it, I like my Netgear Nighthawk because I'm a bit lazy, someone else probably has a bet…
> You don't, really. You can (usually) change the DNS resolver your provided router uses to an internal IP, then statically assign that IP to your pi-hole.
This is totally right, and that is how I have my network configured. I have a firewall behind a dumb cable modem, and I set the DNS server for the network on that device. When machines configure w/ DHCP, they get assigned the router's address for dns resolution, which then delegates to the pi-hole. That's all specific to my hardware though.
Re: Software I’m thankful for (2021)
#113Earlier quoted context omitted.
Software development is a much better experience on Linux compared to Windows (unless you stay within Visual Studio). If you do tasks that are well supported by your OS, your experience will be mostly good. Don't run servers on MacOS, don't develop on Windows and don't game on Linux. Or do it anyway and deal with the unpolished aspects of it.
Totally agree that development outside of Windows is better. However if a majority of your users are using Windows, shouldn't you, the developer, also use Windows? I think HN has a tired circle-jerk around hating Windows but ultimately most people use Windows for a reason, and it's not because it's a good development environment: it's because it just works and if you're a normal user you never have to open a command…
if you're building desktop software for windows then yeah, you should use windows. but these days, most development isn't for windows.
Re: Software I’m thankful for (2021)
#114Strangely enough: Windows. Yes, I fucking hate Windows 10/11 for several laundry lists' worth of reasons, but you know what? At the end of the day, Windows is the only desktop OS that enables me to use my computer to do the shit I need or want to do. So long as that fundamental principle as a tool is not violated, I will forever be thankful for Windows regardless what criticism I might have for it.
I can't disagree, even if I would prefer something else. Easily the most compelling argument I've heard for Windows is Tom Scott's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIFE7h3m40U .
It seems I never got around to watching this particular video, thanks for linking it!
I absolutely agree with Tom Scott's conclusion, Windows will absolutely enable you to do whatever it is you want, regardless how stupid, and most likely without too much low-level jank that most people can't/won't deal with.
Re: Software I’m thankful for (2021)
#115Earlier quoted context omitted.
Do you have advice how to replace the default Internet provider router? I have Xfinity's now and it terminates the coax, does switching, wifi, and does various firewall functions. I assume you have to buy a XXXX, disable everything on the Xfinity box and turn it into a passthrough switch. What is a good XXXX here?
I've never used Comcast's/Xfinity's own hardware. Always bought my own modem and router, which has generally worked out well, outside of when I'm (rarely) having quirky service issues and can't easily prove that it's not my hardware. If you don't want to do that and keep their gateway, I'd expect you can run pi-hole anyway, and if you're not getting the behavior you want (e.g., the gateway seems to be intercepting dn…
I have spectrum, but same in principal here. Having familiarity with hardware I like is why I opt to provide my own modem and router. If anyone is considering going that route, I've had really good luck with ubiquiti networks unifi line. Really great quality for what you pay.
Re: Software I’m thankful for (2021)
#116Earlier quoted context omitted.
I read "Sent from my iPhone" as "I apologize for brevity and typos" and don't get offended.
Well I don't get offended , I just roll my eyes that someone is okay being a walking ad for a company that has plenty of money.
If you don’t get offended, perhaps you get things out of proportion?
Re: Software I’m thankful for (2021)
#117Strangely enough: Windows. Yes, I fucking hate Windows 10/11 for several laundry lists' worth of reasons, but you know what? At the end of the day, Windows is the only desktop OS that enables me to use my computer to do the shit I need or want to do. So long as that fundamental principle as a tool is not violated, I will forever be thankful for Windows regardless what criticism I might have for it.
Software development is a much better experience on Linux compared to Windows (unless you stay within Visual Studio). If you do tasks that are well supported by your OS, your experience will be mostly good. Don't run servers on MacOS, don't develop on Windows and don't game on Linux. Or do it anyway and deal with the unpolished aspects of it.
As long as you don’t use debuggers.
Re: Software I’m thankful for (2021)
#118I don't know about you, but I can't buy bread with 'thanks.'
are you the author of one of the pieces of software listed in this article? and if so, how certain are you that the author hasn't contributed to your project, either through direct financial contribution or by paying developers to work on it?
as far as i'm aware, tailscale is a pretty upstanding member of the open-source community.
Re: Software I’m thankful for (2021)
#119Earlier quoted context omitted.
Comparing Gnome to Windows 10/11? No way.
Yes. The UX is much better. Linux customization capabilites are phenomenal I give you that, but it takes a very big amount of time if you want something specific for you, and when an update hits and things just break :-(
Use XFCE, put your panels however you want them, done. Haven't ever had any update break my arrangement.
Re: Software I’m thankful for (2021)
#120This reminds me of Steve Jobs' email to himself. In 2010 he wrote: I grow little of the food I eat, and of the little I do grow I did not breed or perfect the seeds. I do not make any of my own clothing. I speak a language I did not invent or refine. I did not discover the mathematics I use. I am protected by freedoms and laws I did not conceive of or legislate, and do not enforce or adjudicate. I am moved by music I…
After reading this, I am reminded of the Buddhist concept of Pratītyasamutpāda [1]. In essence, existence is interwoven in a complex tapestry of interdependence. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pratītyasamutpāda
I'm surprised how the asian continent had a pervasive notion of holism. They always look very wide.