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The comment thread discusses the merits of Gentoo and NixOS as Linux distributions, with opinions on their stability, customization options, and Red Hat's role in the open-source ecosystem. The community shows a moderate level of agreement and debate intensity.

• Gentoo offers a flexible and customizable experience
• NixOS provides an alternative with a declarative approach

• Gentoo needs improvements for easier rollback functionality
• Red Hat's influence on the ecosystem is debated

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The comment thread discusses personal experiences with various computers from the early 1980s, focusing on interactions with small computers like the Apple II, Pet, and KIM-1. The author shares their fascination with the Commodore PET 2001 at George Brown College and interest in building alternative computers due to the use of the 6502 CPU. There is a mix of positive nostalgia and critical feedback regarding content quality.

• Negative feedback on content quality and readability

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The comment thread discusses the impact of AI on filmmaking and VFX, with a focus on democratization and accessibility. There is a positive sentiment towards AI's potential for independent artists and small studios, but also criticism regarding hate online directed at AI artists.

• Some comments express skepticism or outright opposition towards AI in filmmaking, suggesting it's a 'hack' and that AI artists are being bullied.

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The comment thread discusses various opinions and experiences related to using Linux versus Windows as desktop operating systems. Users highlight both the benefits of Linux's customization and flexibility, especially in professional fields like audio production and gaming, and the challenges they face with hardware support, stability, and compatibility issues on Linux. The conversation also touches on the high cost of proprietary software that users are hesitant to leave behind when considering a switch from Windows.

• Linux offers a more customizable and flexible desktop experience compared to Windows.
• Windows provides better compatibility with proprietary software, especially for professional use cases.

• Linux offers a more customizable and flexible desktop experience compared to Windows.
• Windows provides better compatibility with proprietary software, especially for professional use cases.

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The comment thread discusses concerns over the authenticity and severity of an Instagram data leak, with users sharing personal experiences related to password resets and debating the implications for user privacy. Technical analysis focuses on security vulnerabilities and user experiences.

• leaked data includes physical addresses
• Instagram password reset can start from an email address

• password reset emails are easily triggered
• the leak might be explained without a large-scale data breach

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The discussion revolves around the performance of an embedded system compared to a 68k CPU, with opinions on its potential speed and comparison to other devices.

• The P4 is high spec with a 400MHz dual-core RISC-V
• Performance is likely to be in the ballpark of a 68040 @20 MHz

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The discussion revolves around the complexities of C++'s move semantics, particularly issues with std::move, and how these features have evolved over time in the language. There is a consensus on the increased complexity due to extensions without careful consideration, but opinions differ on whether this complexity is inherent to systems programming or a result of design decisions.

• Move semantics in C++ are complex and have led to unintended consequences, such as the HeavyObject example.

• Some argue that the complexity in C++ is inherent to systems programming, not just an outcome of design decisions.

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The comment thread discusses an article's advice on human interaction and relationship dynamics. Opinions vary widely, with some praising the transactional approach while others criticize it for lacking intimacy and vulnerability. The conversation also touches on the author's character and values, as well as the effectiveness of the advice.

• advice has exceptions for people society lionizes as 'good'
• advice is useful in day-to-day transactions with most people

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The author discusses their successful porting of the xv6-riscv OS to HiFive Unmatched hardware, detailing challenges and solutions encountered during the process.

• The Unmatched is well-documented and affordable.
• The porting process was challenging but educational.

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The comment thread discusses opinions on the TypeScript Handbook and its organization, completeness, and usefulness for developers familiar with object-oriented programming paradigms. There is a suggestion to provide PDF versions of technical documentation for better accessibility. The conversation also touches upon alternative resources that offer runnable code examples in the browser.

• TypeScript Handbook is a valuable resource but has some issues with organization and completeness.

• TypeScript is not best used exclusively with an object-oriented paradigm; it can be effectively utilized in other ways as well.