sentient_loom

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Police forces across Europe are increasingly cracking down on climate protesters in c/climate@slrpnk.net
[–] sentient_loom@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

We are all doing better than the "glue yourself to things" people because they're moving things backwards, turning people against climate action, distracting from climate issues.

Police forces across Europe are increasingly cracking down on climate protesters in c/climate@slrpnk.net
Kbin self-hosters: what hosting platforms are you using? in c/selfhosted@kbin.social
[–] sentient_loom@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

So you install your own server (apache or nginx or whatever) and also run your own postgresql from the same unmanaged space? And the server software serves both the php app and the database?

Thanks for answering my questions. I've always used managed hosting but it's becoming too limiting and I'm seeking to expand my options.

Kbin self-hosters: what hosting platforms are you using? in c/selfhosted@kbin.social
[–] sentient_loom@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Do you use unmanaged hosting?

Kbin self-hosters: what hosting platforms are you using? in c/selfhosted@kbin.social
[–] sentient_loom@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

So you're running kbin.pithyphrase.net from your home pc?

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Kbin self-hosters: what hosting platforms are you using? (kbin.social)
 

I want to self host my own kbin instance. But dream host (my current host) doesn't let me do postgresql unless I get a dedicated server (very expensive). And I don't want to put it on my home machine because I want professional hosting.

So what are my other options? And what are you all doing? Are there preferred hosts?

Why your favourite brand may be taking a social media break in c/tech@kbin.social
[–] sentient_loom@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

Only a brand would think in terms of favorite brands.

Why is it called a U turn and not an n turn in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] sentient_loom@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago

Why would it be an n-turn? The n shape suggests you back up before turning. The capital U asserts that you simply turn. That's how I've always done it.

BotDefense is leaving Reddit in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] sentient_loom@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

Whoa, I didnt know that guy was involved with reddit. He's the anti-spez.

BotDefense is leaving Reddit in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] sentient_loom@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Are Swartz and Ohanian still around? Are they all trying to cash in?

I can understand wanting to get retirement money out of your long-term project, but we're not obliged to stick around and assist in the degradation of a once-great platform.

Do you think the smoke will be ending soon? in c/ottawa@lemmy.ca
[–] sentient_loom@kbin.social -1 points 2 years ago

Today in Montreal it was beautiful and blue and fresh. I hope it stays that way. I want to keep my lungs and our forests.

BotDefense is leaving Reddit in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] sentient_loom@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago (5 children)

Did spez create reddit or did they just hire him?

Most overeducated cartoon writers in history in c/futurama@lemmy.world
[–] sentient_loom@kbin.social 24 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It depends. If they can still be funny then go for it.

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Choosing a Linux Distro for Audio Production on an x380 Yoga (kbin.social)
 

Hello.

So I got a used x380 Yoga (i7-8550U and 16GB RAM) and I'm planning to use it for electronic music production. I like the touch screen for working with the piano roll, though I'll probably also connect an external monitor.

I'm probably going to install either Ubuntu Studio or Mint with the Ubuntu Studio Controls package. Either one of these will serve my purposes.

But can a 5-year-old laptop run Ubuntu Studio and a DAW? I will plug in a USB audio interface, so that will take some of the load off the processor. And 16GB of RAM should be enough (that's the max RAM on these machines, and it's soldered anyway). But I've heard that Ubuntu is more resource intensive than Mint.

What about Fedora Jam? Would a 5-year-old laptop run that better than Ubuntu Studio?

Are there any drawbacks to just using Mint with the Ubuntu Studio controls?

Does anybody have experience using an x380 yoga for audio production?

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

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Would you think less of me if I turned out to be a vampire? (kbin.social)
 

Would you think less of me if I turned out to be a vampire?

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Shitposting is Wrong (kbin.social)
 

Shitposting is what ruined reddit, which would be a great place for serious discussion if it weren't for the shitposting maniacs who just can't let good people enjoy pictures of kittens and assertions of respectable politics without lampooning them with ironic memes and foul language.

If these fledgeling platforms want to compete with reddit then I say delete this sub so we can focus on serious things like Donald Trump and superhero movies.

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