Cargo cults themselves have likely been overinterpreted: documented cases are relatively few and historically specific, rather than a widespread or enduring phenomenon. Still, the image is powerful, which is why cargo cult programming works so well as a metaphor. Ritualistically copying code without understanding how it works is extremely common in software development.
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tom@jlai.luto
ErgoMechKeyboards@lemmy.world•Need advice for buying my first split keyboard
3·2 months agoI had a great experience with beekeeb shipping to France. They offer many pre-soldered well-known open-source split keyboards at approximately half the price of ZSA products.
tom@jlai.luto
Linux@programming.dev•Fish Shell 4.2 Released with Improved Autosuggestions
10·2 months agoFish is great out of the box!
Check out the Fish for Bash users guide since it explains the main differences.
The few issues I’ve seen for daily use are that export does not work and you need to use
set -x VAR valueinstead,$PS1is not recognized because Fish uses its own prompt system, and wildcards work a bit differently…
Language changes through use, not through rules or intentions to “preserve” meanings. You can’t freeze a language, words evolve based on how people actually use them, and today GIMP overwhelmingly refers to the image editing software, not some outdated insult. If you search for it online, you’ll find pages of tutorials and plugins long before you even stumble on that old sense.
English is a global language now, the majority of its speakers aren’t native, and it feels ethnocentric to assume everyone experiences a word the same way a small educated group of native speakers might. Meaning comes from context and community use, not from etymology.
Semantic shifts and reappropriations happen all the time. Words like “queer” completely changed meaning over time. From my point of view, GIMP has done the same thing.
Sorry if I miss some nuance, I’m not a native speaker myself…
tom@jlai.luto
Linux@programming.dev•Only for reading, easily available in EU, low budget: which e-ink device/distro?
4·3 months agohttps://kindlemodding.org/kindle-models.html
Since “winter break”, it seems that most versions are supported.
tom@jlai.luto
Linux@programming.dev•Only for reading, easily available in EU, low budget: which e-ink device/distro?
9·3 months agoI have a Kindle, and it’s relatively inexpensive (I assume the business model focuses on selling eBooks rather than the reading device itself). I never turn on the Wi-Fi or sign in; I use it offline by uploading books through USB with Calibre. I’ve read that it can be jailbroken, but it has met all my needs so far. Would this option work for you?
tom@jlai.luto
Coffee@lemmy.world•What drinks can I make with instant coffee while I'm waiting for a replacement water tank for my espresso machine
6·3 months agoI was surprised to see how many cultures mostly use instant coffee in this video: Chefs From Around The World Make Coffee
If you prefer something quiet, keyboards with red silent switches are often available in pre-built options
Buy a second-hand one and you can always purchase new keycaps for a fresh feeling, but 25€ will be a tight budget anyway
tom@jlai.luto
Selfhosted@lemmy.world•Recommendations for Note taking app with simple needsEnglish
3·4 months agoI also recommand Task.org app to sync tasks with CalDAV and I use raw Markdown files with WebDAV, both using the DAVx5 app for synchronization. For editing Markdown, I prefer minimalist apps that suit my needs. Right now, I find SimpleMarkdown (with disabled telemetry) to be the best choice.
Boxwood is dense with extremely fine grain
I will probably choose this option 😉
Some distros and technologies can be more complex.
For Home Assistant, consider using Yunohost. It doesn’t require Docker skills. You can find step-by-step guides on their website.
I guess gaming with Linux has always been tricky, you can check ProtonDB to see which games are easily compatible with Linux.
C’est un quartier emblématique de Marseille, écoute “Belsunce Breakdown” de Bouga
I was perfectly happy with my pressurized basket but now you’ve created a new need for a depressurized one (and why not a bottomless too)! Thanks 😅
tom@jlai.luto
Woodworking@lemmy.ca•The Anarchist's Workbench by Christopher Schwarz - Free Ebook Download
11·10 months agoYou can also grab the 2024 edition of The Anarchist’s Design Book by Christopher Schwarz at this link !







setup-alpinescript should let you choose between dropbear and openssh