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The comment thread discusses various aspects of exchange architectures, focusing on the sequencing step and its potential for parallel processing to reduce latency. It also touches on real-world examples of exchange outages and the role of incentives in shaping exchange operations.

• Exchanges can use horizontal scaling through sharding
• Components outside of the sequencer can be scaled more easily
• Replaying and reprocessing messages after a crash takes substantial time
• The sequencing step is minimal, allowing for some parallelism

• The vast majority of orders are likely on liquid symbols near the top of the book, making parallel processing less impactful.
• Exchanges turn distributed logs into order books, not the other way around.
• Parallelism is feasible by sharding across order books themselves, but the pipeline depth limits this.

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The comment thread discusses various aspects of macOS, including HDR display support, AI research capabilities on Apple hardware, and the comparison between macOS and Linux for specific tasks. Users debate about the intended behavior of macOS when using HDR mode with non-Apple monitors, the benefits of Linux for HDR calibration, and the performance implications of Tensor parallelism in AI applications. The thread also touches upon RAM pricing trends and the potential for Apple to dominate the AI appliance market.

• HDR support on macOS can be problematic with non-Apple monitors
• Linux offers better HDR calibration and maintains black levels well
• Tensor parallelism in MLX can offer significant speedup when using multiple machines

• macOS has intended behavior for monitor limited in peak brightness when using HDR mode
• RAM prices are expected to decrease over time, making high-end hardware more affordable

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The comment thread discusses the roundtrip latency in zero copy IPC, questioning its cause and implications. It involves technical inquiries about latency measurement, process communication mechanisms, and kernel components.

• What is causing this overhead?

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The discussion revolves around the cost-effectiveness of a DIY interchangeable lens medium-format rangefinder compared to used cameras, with opinions on the value and alternatives for those interested in medium-format photography.

• The cost of the interchangeable lens MF rangefinder is reasonable.

• Used Xpans (with an unknown electronic lifespan) are commonly selling for in excess of $7k.

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The discussion revolves around concerns regarding privacy and user experience with smart TVs. Users advocate for disconnecting smart TVs from the internet or using alternatives like Apple TV, citing issues such as nagging notifications and privacy leaks. There is a consensus on the lack of good non-smart TVs in the market and calls for TV manufacturers to provide customizable options. Technical discussions include display technologies, hacking capabilities, and alternative usage models.

• Smart TVs should be disconnected from the internet
• TV manufacturers should provide 'dumb' TV options

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The comment thread discusses the downfall of Kodak, focusing on their invention of digital photography and its role in their decline. It also touches upon the impact of acquisitions and the common story of companies being 'bought out' to grow or eliminate competition.

• Kodak's invention of digital photography was not the sole reason for their downfall

• The company's acquisition by a public company led to its decline

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The comment thread discusses various aspects of Germany's transportation system, particularly focusing on Deutsche Bahn's train reliability and service quality. There is a debate between the cost-effectiveness of car ownership versus public transport in Germany, with comparisons to American systems. The discussion also touches upon the impact of regional differences and bureaucratic structures within the German healthcare sector.

• Criticism of Deutsche Bahn's service quality
• Discussion on the cost-effectiveness of public transport vs car ownership in densely populated areas
• Comparison with Flixbus reliability

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The discussion revolves around a user's experience with Apple account bans following suspicious activity related to gift card usage. Users express frustration, concern over data loss, and the need for alternative backup solutions or self-hosted platforms as they feel large tech companies do not prioritize customer satisfaction. There is also a call for regulation to protect consumers from potential risks associated with centralized services.

• Apple's actions resulted in significant inconvenience and loss for the user, including access to purchased software and media.
• Users are concerned about the lack of transparency from Apple regarding account bans.
• There is a growing sentiment against relying on cloud services due to potential risks like data loss or denial of service.

• Some users argue that owning one's data and hardware is crucial, suggesting a shift away from cloud services.
• Others suggest the need for self-hosted solutions or alternative platforms as a way to mitigate risks associated with centralized services.

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The comment thread discusses GNU Unifont, a bitmap font with glyph support for every Unicode code point, and its usage in commercial non-free software. Opinions vary on its suitability for specific scripts and its overall aesthetic appeal.

• GNU Unifont provides a fixed glyph for every Unicode code point
• Unifont can be used in commercial non-free software