Discussion (165): 36 min

The comment thread discusses the benefits of using Immich for self-hosted photo management, emphasizing its superior features compared to Google Photos and Apple Photos, as well as the importance of privacy and security in self-hosting solutions.

• Self-hosting Immich provides more control over privacy and security

Discussion (39): 10 min

The comment thread discusses the perceived shortcomings and unique capabilities of Mathematica, with a focus on its outdated nature, slow performance, and design issues. Users also compare it to alternative tools like Maple and Sage Math, highlighting both its strengths in specific areas and weaknesses compared to more modern software.

• Mathematica is outdated
• Alternative software could be considered competitors
• Wolfram Language design issues

• Mathematica offers a comprehensive function library and formula inputs
• Licensing model has some drawbacks, but it's not too bad for personal use

Discussion (14): 2 min

The comment thread discusses an impressive camera project made from an optical mouse, highlighting its high-resolution grayscale capabilities and potential practical applications. The conversation also delves into advancements in BCI technology, with a focus on its current limitations compared to other fields, and the excitement around future technological developments.

• The camera technology is impressive.
• BCI technology has significant room for improvement.

Discussion (80): 9 min

The comment thread discusses privacy concerns related to a company called Flock Safety that uses ALPR cameras for license plate recognition. Participants debate the legality and ethics of data collection by private entities and public bodies, with humor and sarcasm used to address these issues.

• Legal implications of public bodies using license plate data

• Arguments about the necessity of surveillance for certain purposes
• Criticism of the use of private companies in mass surveillance

Discussion (12): 2 min

The comment thread discusses the concept of an image-based Linux distribution, with opinions divided on its effectiveness and appeal. Technical questions are raised about security updates, kernel livepatching, and component updates in such distributions. The conversation also touches upon website performance issues and the 'ultimate workstation' concept.

• Image-based Linux distro is not groundbreaking and a solution looking for a problem

• Image-based strategy may be appealing to non-computer literate users

Discussion (497): 1 hr 45 min

The comment thread discusses various aspects related to Cloudflare's recent outages, focusing on issues such as global rollouts without adequate testing, reliance on centralized systems and architectures that may not be resilient enough, potential problems with development practices, and the role of AI in operations. There is a consensus on the need for better incident response times and more decentralized architectures to improve resilience.

• Global rollouts are risky and potentially dangerous
• Robust testing procedures before deployment are crucial
• Accountability within operations teams is lacking
• Centralized systems increase the risk of widespread outages
• Lua's use in certain components contributes to issues
• Development practices need improvement

• Cloudflare's architecture is complex and requires fast response times
• The use of AI might be a factor, but not necessarily the root cause
• There are trade-offs between speed and thoroughness in large-scale operations

Discussion (126): 18 min

The comment thread discusses Brendan Gregg's departure from Intel, highlighting his significant contributions and the potential impact on the company. There are concerns about Intel's ability to retain talent, especially given its remote work policies. The discussion also touches on the value of self-promotion in professional contexts.

• Intel is losing valuable employees

• Intel still sells a lot of silicon and is not going anywhere
• Brendan Gregg might be looking for better opportunities elsewhere

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The comment thread discusses resources for model engineering, specifically tiny diesel engines and YouTube channels related to engine building. There is agreement on the interest in these topics but some debate about the differences between certain types of engines.

• Comparison between the linked engine and combustion engine
• Discussion about size, construction difficulty, and criticality of 'fits'

Discussion (232): 53 min

The comment thread discusses issues with broken links, outdated designs in employee portals, and the performance of AI models in various tasks. There is agreement on the need for specialized models over general-purpose ones, particularly in image analysis tasks. The community shows a moderate level of debate intensity but high agreement on certain topics.

• The HTML transcription link is broken.
• Employee portals often have outdated designs.
• The login page has not changed significantly over the years.
• AI model performs well in image analysis tasks.

Discussion (10): 2 min

The comment thread discusses a technical achievement in exploiting vulnerabilities within the Linux kernel on ARM7 CPUs, with admiration for the exploit's simplicity and potential impact. Personal anecdotes about working on toy development are shared, adding context to the discussion of cost-cutting measures in the industry.