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sockboy··on Telo MT1
Interesting to see how much the perception of trucks varies globally. For many, it’s about versatility and utility beyond just daily commuting. The off-road and hauling capabilities often get overlooked in city-centric debates.
sockboy··on Starship: The minimal, fast, and customizable prompt for any shell
I like how minimal prompts keep focus, but adding just the right context like AWS profile or last command status really saves time and mistakes. Starship hits a good balance here.
sockboy··on LaborBerlin: State-of-the-Art 16mm Projector
From what I gather, projecting preserves the viewing experience which is part of the film's value, not just the image. Plus, sound extraction and timing sync can be simpler with a projector. Scanners capture detail but might miss some nuances that make film unique.
sockboy··on Cosmoe: BeOS Class Library on Top of Wayland
Emulating extended attributes for a filesystem is a fascinating approach. It can significantly streamline lightweight OS customization without needing a full port of the filesystem driver. Has anyone experimented with this in open-source projects? Would love to hear about practical results or challenges.
sockboy··on Phoenix.new – Remote AI Runtime for Phoenix
Integrating AI assistance directly into an Elixir IDE could boost productivity, especially for newcomers. Excited to see how remote SSH and local workflows develop!
sockboy··on How would a passing gravitational wave look or feel?
It's fascinating to think about how such tiny ripples in spacetime could be detected and what it might feel like if we could perceive them directly. The scale and subtlety are just mind-blowing.
sockboy··on Andrej Karpathy: Software in the era of AI [video]
Yeah, hit this exact wall building a small AI tool. Ended up spinning up a whole backend just to keep the keys safe. Feels like there should be a simpler way, but haven’t seen anything that’s truly plug-and-play yet. Curious to see what you’re working on.
sockboy··on Andrej Karpathy: Software in the era of AI [video]
Definitely hit this wall too. The backend just for API proxy feels like a detour when all you want is to ship a quick prototype. Would love to see more tools that make this seamless, especially for solo builders.