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A DIY business card that runs Linux (2019)

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Re: A DIY business card that runs Linux (2019)

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Author here! Trivia: I really, really wanted it to run Doom, so that I could have a section titled "But Does It Run Doom?". This is challenging with no screen; SDL has an experimental ASCII backend where in theory you could draw terminal graphics over SSH. But it refused to cross compile despite repeated efforts. So, sadly it does not in fact run Doom.

“It’s cheap enough to give away. If you get one from me, I’m probably trying to impress you.”

Mission accomplished! Well done, sir.

Re: A DIY business card that runs Linux (2019)

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Wow you have a son and are able to do these things? That’s impressive. I can barely do work and family already. Well done

The post should be tagged "2019" (@dang?) - I have noticeably less free time these days :)

Aaah gotcha. I hope the new “project” goes ok then :)

Re: A DIY business card that runs Linux (2019)

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They’re fake internet points, why does it matter?

yes, you are right. The ultimate truth is Bitcoin. (I know downvotes are on their way)

When's the last time bitcoin got your rocks off?

It can be exchanged for goods and services.

Re: A DIY business card that runs Linux (2019)

#56

Author here! Trivia: I really, really wanted it to run Doom, so that I could have a section titled "But Does It Run Doom?". This is challenging with no screen; SDL has an experimental ASCII backend where in theory you could draw terminal graphics over SSH. But it refused to cross compile despite repeated efforts. So, sadly it does not in fact run Doom.

Did you see https://bbenchoff.github.io/pages/LinuxDevice.html ?

Re: A DIY business card that runs Linux (2019)

#57

Author here! Trivia: I really, really wanted it to run Doom, so that I could have a section titled "But Does It Run Doom?". This is challenging with no screen; SDL has an experimental ASCII backend where in theory you could draw terminal graphics over SSH. But it refused to cross compile despite repeated efforts. So, sadly it does not in fact run Doom.

But can't the computer boot from usb? Then you could just modify the display memory. The challenge would be figuring out what the display memory is, you'd need a strong knowledge of display standards.

Re: A DIY business card that runs Linux (2019)

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Heh. I am George Hilliard V (that is, my dad is IV and my son is VI). So it makes a certain amount of sense!

I'm curious. What happens if you have another son? Also, continuing similar tradition, I hope you've reserved mail addresses ending with 6,7 and so on for future generations.

I'm sure SemVer can be used in this situation.

Re: A DIY business card that runs Linux (2019)

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post #56

Author here! Trivia: I really, really wanted it to run Doom, so that I could have a section titled "But Does It Run Doom?". This is challenging with no screen; SDL has an experimental ASCII backend where in theory you could draw terminal graphics over SSH. But it refused to cross compile despite repeated efforts. So, sadly it does not in fact run Doom.

Did you see https://bbenchoff.github.io/pages/LinuxDevice.html ?

plz build dis

Re: A DIY business card that runs Linux (2019)

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post #55
post #25

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yes, you are right. The ultimate truth is Bitcoin. (I know downvotes are on their way)

When's the last time bitcoin got your rocks off? It can be exchanged for goods and services.

It was around January this year
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