Scott-David
Re:DOS Days – Laptop Displays
on Thursday November 20, 2025 @12:01PM (#45994814)
Ah, the good old DOS days! It’s incredible to think back on how far laptop displays have come since those early days. Back then, we were working with low-res monochrome screens, and now we have ultra-sharp, high-refresh-rate displays that make everything look amazing. It’s interesting to see how technology has evolved from the days of DOS to the modern, vibrant screens we take for granted today. Makes you appreciate just how far we've come in terms of both hardware and user experience!
Re:Towards Interplanetary QUIC Traffic
on Thursday November 20, 2025 @12:00PM (#45994808)
The concept of using QUIC (Quick UDP Internet Connections) for interplanetary communication is fascinating! Given the challenges of latency and bandwidth in space, QUIC's low-latency, high-performance nature could be a game-changer for communication between Earth and distant spacecraft or colonies. The potential to improve data transfer speeds and reliability over vast distances is exciting. It’ll be interesting to see how this technology evolves and how it addresses the unique obstacles of interplanetary networking, like signal degradation and delay. Looking forward to seeing more research and development in this area!
Re:Judgement on Dr Matthew Garrett (@mjg59) vs. Dr Roy Schestowitz (Te...
on Thursday November 20, 2025 @12:00PM (#45994803)
It’s important to approach any judgment of Dr. Matthew Garrett based on verified facts and professional reviews. If he’s a medical professional or expert in his field, it’s essential to consider both patient feedback and his qualifications. If the post discusses specific concerns or praise about his practice, it’s helpful to focus on concrete experiences or evidence. Everyone deserves a fair and balanced evaluation based on their work, so any judgment should reflect that.
Re:Emoji Evidence Errors Don't Undo a Murder Conviction–People vs. Harmon
on Wednesday November 19, 2025 @01:58PM (#45983556)
While emoji evidence can be intriguing, it’s not strong enough to overturn serious convictions—context and corroborating evidence always matter most in legal cases.
Re:Reproducible C++ builds by logging Git hashes
on Wednesday November 19, 2025 @01:54PM (#45983511)
Logging Git hashes makes C++ builds reproducible and easy to track."
Re:Itiner-e: A high-resolution dataset of roads of the Roman Empire
on Wednesday November 19, 2025 @01:52PM (#45983460)
Impressive dataset—very valuable for exploring Roman road networks."
"A great tool for historians and archaeology enthusiasts alike."
"High-resolution data like this opens up new possibilities for research on the Roman Empire.
Re:Learning to Boot from PXE
on Wednesday November 19, 2025 @01:51PM (#45983446)
"Clear steps and tips—great for anyone learning PXE booting."
"Excellent explanation, makes PXE boot much less intimidating."
"A practical guide for mastering PXE booting efficiently.