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Re: After the end of the startup era

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Post by raldi »

HumanDrivenDev wrote: post #254
jedberg wrote: post #251

Earlier quoted context omitted.

No offense, but that's kind of the fun of linux on the desktop. Also, if you really haven't updated in three years, that means that you're still running kernel 3.16, which has 81 known vulnerabilities[0], 12 of which are critical. That's the kind of stuff I don't really want to worry about anymore. [0] https://www.cvedetails.com/vulnerability-list/vendor_id-33/p...

Long time (but not very religious about it) Linux user here. What operating system allows you to "not worry about" OS security updates, and how is it different from Linux?

On a Mac, you get a popup that says there's a new OS update, hit the spacebar with your forehead, get a drink while your computer reboots, and when you get back, it's restarted and put all your application windows back the way you left them, including terminal contents.

In my experience, on Linux such installations are smooth for about a year and a half, and then start failing for cryptic reasons, even if you've done everything possible to pick a mainstream distro, ideal hardware, and keep the machine as vanilla as possible.

(And I say this as someone who's been using Linux since the 1990's.)

Re: After the end of the startup era

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Post by eradicatethots »

logicallee wrote: post #59
DennisP wrote: post #7

I'm pretty heavily involved in the Ethereum ecosystem, and it's a great place for startups.

I have some questions as to why you would say that - could you reach out to me at my email or add yours to your profile? Thanks.

Why do you say thanks? They may not want to say any more than they’ve already said, or they may be unfriendly to you.

Re: After the end of the startup era

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Post by tmnvix »

api wrote: post #110
rdtsc wrote: post #42

I look at it from another end - I feel there is a sort of an app fatigue. Maybe it is jut me. I used to be excited about Uber-like things, note taking apps, DropBox, coupon sites, review sites. Installed some of them, used them, then kind of stopped. Someone at work would say "you should try this new thing, totally cool" and I'd be inclined to do it, but now would pass it probably. Extrapolating scientifically from t…

Mobile devices are very constrained. The OSes are locked down, the screens are small, high CPU apps are out, and input is slow and cumbersome. After trying a lot of apps I have found that a smart phone has only a few functions: 1. Talking and texting. 2. Taking pictures and video. 3. Maps and directions. 4. Music, movies, ebooks. 5. Brief interactions with services like Uber, Lyft, AirBnB, Los Angeles metro, etc. 6.…

8. Mobile wifi hotspot.

I loathe using my phone for most things. Any opportunity I get it is hotspot + laptop.

Re: After the end of the startup era

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Post by xfer »

jedberg wrote: post #251
xfer wrote: post #236

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You don't need to customize your software every month. I haven't customized my configs for over 3 years now. I am running linux and it is a one-time effort.

No offense, but that's kind of the fun of linux on the desktop. Also, if you really haven't updated in three years, that means that you're still running kernel 3.16, which has 81 known vulnerabilities[0], 12 of which are critical. That's the kind of stuff I don't really want to worry about anymore. [0] https://www.cvedetails.com/vulnerability-list/vendor_id-33/p...

No idea what's your definition of customization is but running package update command isn't what i consider as customization. And updating kernel/pkgs doesn't require you to customize them.

Re: After the end of the startup era

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Post by hkmurakami »

jaxn wrote: post #247
edoceo wrote: post #213

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Yeah, Gusto is a big win IMO. Payroll stuff sucks, especially for early stage businesses. I've used all the services over the past 15 years, my current company is using Gusto, still sucks, but sucks the least, best price, best service. And 1000s of small businesses trust Gusto to process millions of dollars of their most sacred money each month. Underrated.

Zenpayroll was great! Gusto sucks. And the change took place right around the time of the name change. Now, both Gusto and Zenefits are trying to play the same game and both are basically parasitic companies feeding off lock-in and transaction fees.

Really curious what changed between ZP and Gusto. (we only use their basic payroll product)

Re: After the end of the startup era

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Post by xfer »

raldi wrote: post #261
HumanDrivenDev wrote: post #254

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Long time (but not very religious about it) Linux user here. What operating system allows you to "not worry about" OS security updates, and how is it different from Linux?

On a Mac, you get a popup that says there's a new OS update, hit the spacebar with your forehead, get a drink while your computer reboots, and when you get back, it's restarted and put all your application windows back the way you left them, including terminal contents. In my experience, on Linux such installations are smooth for about a year and a half, and then start failing for cryptic reasons, even if you've done…

I use a rolling release distro(void-linux), like i mentioned i haven't had to do any such thing for about 3 years.

I also take care of my parents computer with ubuntu and i have done two major release upgrades and have experienced no errors.

Re: After the end of the startup era

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Post by _v7gu »

raldi wrote: post #261
HumanDrivenDev wrote: post #254

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Long time (but not very religious about it) Linux user here. What operating system allows you to "not worry about" OS security updates, and how is it different from Linux?

On a Mac, you get a popup that says there's a new OS update, hit the spacebar with your forehead, get a drink while your computer reboots, and when you get back, it's restarted and put all your application windows back the way you left them, including terminal contents. In my experience, on Linux such installations are smooth for about a year and a half, and then start failing for cryptic reasons, even if you've done…

> On a Mac, you get a popup that says there's a new OS upgrade, you hit the spacebar with your forehead, get a drink while your computer reboots, and when you get back, it's restarted and put all your application windows back the way you left them, including terminal contents.

The latest update introduced many problems, though

https://www.google.com/search?q=high+sierra+breaks&ie=utf-8&...

Re: After the end of the startup era

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Post by raldi »

_v7gu wrote: post #268
raldi wrote: post #261

Earlier quoted context omitted.

On a Mac, you get a popup that says there's a new OS update, hit the spacebar with your forehead, get a drink while your computer reboots, and when you get back, it's restarted and put all your application windows back the way you left them, including terminal contents. In my experience, on Linux such installations are smooth for about a year and a half, and then start failing for cryptic reasons, even if you've done…

> On a Mac, you get a popup that says there's a new OS upgrade, you hit the spacebar with your forehead, get a drink while your computer reboots, and when you get back, it's restarted and put all your application windows back the way you left them, including terminal contents. The latest update introduced many problems, though https://www.google.com/search?q=high+sierra+breaks&ie=utf-8&...

And it's major "man bites dog" news. When a major Linux distro does that, it doesn't even merit mentioning on Slashdot anymore.

Re: After the end of the startup era

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Post by beachy »

KGIII wrote: post #198
beachy wrote: post #135

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Although it sounds outrageous when you say it like that, its pragmatic, and fits us as a species. I'd like petrol to be 3 or 4 times the cost it is now. That would greatly reduce emissions, but fossil fuels could still be used in situations where there was no alternative (long distance flight, huge earthmoving machines?). Inevitably, rich jerks would continue to ride their jetskis. So what? You can't legislate people…

Some of those giant earth-movers, like the tracked mining equipment that fills a giant mining-sized dump truck, are already powered by electricity that is generated on-site. They have big giant cables that trail behind them. I mention this just to share that there is some chance of this improving, even in areas we might not think likely. If it is a long-term mining operation (short-term someday, perhaps) then I can't…

That sounds pretty cool. I guess there will be a lot of mining for lithium in the future.
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