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Re:56k.rip – the 1996 dial-up internet experience on Wednesday September 30, 2026 @09:02PM (#49916438)
That's likely due to most phone lines not supporting the full 56k speed. In most areas you would be lucky to get 33.6k or 28.8k.
Re:Antiquated HTML Snippets and Artefacts on Tuesday September 08, 2026 @09:01AM (#49609778)
I remember both and I'm thankful that we were able to leave it behind.
Re:Sonic Pi v5 Released on Monday August 10, 2026 @01:25PM (#49246863)
Pretty sure that aggressive defense is required for trademarks and not copyright. However it may be interesting whether or not it's still protected by copyright.
Re:I joined the IndieWeb, here's what I learned on Sunday July 19, 2026 @05:01PM (#48971626)
Has nostr evolved beyond brocoins at this point?
This won't affect the price of vinyl. Most CD buyers just don't want a bunch of lawyers ruining their collection as happens on the different services from time to time. Ripping a CD to mp3s and sticking them on a thumb drive is easier than with vinyl, but vinyl has its own tactile experience.

The types of nostalgia are not the same. Which is really unfortunate since I would also like more affordable vinyl records.

Re:The MUMPS 76 Primer – anniversary edition on Sunday June 28, 2026 @04:02PM (#48711014)
You would love OpenEdge ABL.
Maybe Michael Reeves still has one. Or at least knows how they react to different calibers.
Since they're relatively compact they will probably start stacking them. Like pancakes.
Re:StarFighter 16-Inch on Wednesday May 06, 2026 @06:42AM (#48034687)
You realize that the EU as a whole believes this and actively attempts to enforce it on citizens of other countries, right?
Brushless motors are popular now, but if you get the cheaper cordless tools they'll still have brushed motors. I have some Black & Decker 20V ones that do it. They tend to have less torque but I don't need Milwaukee or Makita tools just for diy around the house.
So what are you, 200?
LOL, no.
Sure, relative to the universe, but it's more than those who haven't had idealism beaten out of them by the world.
> Then the social paradigm needs to change. Is everyone just going to roll over and die while AI destroys academia (and possibly a lot more)?

My 40-some-odd years on this planet tells me the answer is yes.

I remember when 16 MB was considered a lot. Then again, I also remember when graphics acceleration was considered optional.
Anyone who thinks this should give it a try.
Re:Why the Global Elite Gave Up on Spelling and Grammar on Wednesday March 11, 2026 @01:51PM (#47338833)
Pretty grate either way.
Lars was always a scumbag.
Re:Waymo blocking ambulance during deadly Austin shooting on Sunday March 01, 2026 @05:53PM (#47211616)
Start disabling and towing their cars and watch a solution magically appear.
You forgot the part where they charge you to get rid of the ads but then the ads come back anyway so you're paying to be the product.
Re:Virtual Boy on TV with Intelligent Systems Video Boy on Wednesday January 28, 2026 @10:53AM (#46796965)
I really liked Red Alarm but it was a really tiring game to play. But overall I agree with you about the Virtual Boy. It's not a system that was received fondly for very good reasons.
Re:The 600-year-old origins of the word 'hello' on Saturday January 17, 2026 @11:56AM (#46659585)
Probably. They're not very cultured there.
Re: on Tuesday January 06, 2026 @06:07AM (#46510953)
The modern choices are accompanied by ads and gambling, to the point that it wouldn't be surprising if Final Fantasy 6 was seeing an uptick. Go enjoy your "modern" games all you like, but it doesn't always matter if a games community is growing, especially if it's not one requiring connectivity to blast ads and skins at people.
At most places, no. Lol.
Re:If you don't design your career, someone else will (2014) on Monday December 22, 2025 @09:43AM (#46354486)
They're just speaking from their own place of privilege.
Re:Building a Modern C64 Assembly AI Toolchain on Sunday December 14, 2025 @02:40PM (#46266073)
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=rosc.vs6...

I haven't tried the support for the C or C++ compilers targeting the C64, but that would set you up for developing with the C64 as a target in a modern environment.

If you're wanting it to be on the C64 Ultimate itself, maybe we'll all be in luck in a year or two.

Re:The Lions Operating System on Friday November 21, 2025 @11:02AM (#46005721)
Love that discussion on the Haiku board.
Re:NASA chief suggests SpaceX may be booted from moon mission on Tuesday October 21, 2025 @04:21PM (#45661177)
He only cared about sending rockets up. Where they came down was other people's problem.

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