The Official Status Thread
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@HardwareGeek said in The Official Status Thread:
I buy the economy pack, a dozen rolls at a time.
That's not the economy pack! Costco's package with 6 packs of 6 rolls is!
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@SirTwist said in The Official Status Thread:
@Zerosquare Shit, I'm old enough to remember when MSDN came in the mail in a box of CDs.
I still have the last CD & DVD set in a pair of binders in my desk at work.
I still have 4 binders (that I can see). Somewhere is that smaller holder - I think I may actually be using that in the car with a bunch of audio CDs.
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@dcon said in The Official Status Thread:
@HardwareGeek said in The Official Status Thread:
I buy the economy pack, a dozen rolls at a time.
That's not the economy pack! Costco's package with 6 packs of 6 rolls is!
Fair enough, but in my defense, I'll say I buy a dozen "Mega!!!" rolls, each equal to 4 ordinary rolls. 4*12 > 6*6. Also, I don't shop at Costco; I don't save money, because I buy too much cheap stuff I don't need.
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Status Found out that the super annoying construction that closes the only sane route (ie that doesn't add nearly 2 miles to any journey, including ones less than half a mile away normally) isn't scheduled to finish until the end of October. It started soon after I moved to this place last summer.
Sigh. On one hand, I don't plan on living in this apartment forever. Because it's kinda old and janky. So I could move. On the other hand, the construction makes moving more annoying. And moving (and finding new places to live) sucks badly.
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@clippy summarize the latest posts on this topic
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@clippy summarize the latest posts on this topic
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Well, @sockpuppet7, let me give you a quick summary of what's been going on in this thread. There have been some discussions about MSDN, tank ownership, and the proper size of toilet paper packages. Some users have also been experiencing networking issues with npm, apt-get, maven, and pip. And finally, there's someone lamenting about construction noise outside their apartment. Hope that helps you catch up!
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@clippy said in The Official Status Thread:
construction noise outside their apartment
Swing and a miss! But oh so close...
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Oops, sorry about that @clippy, it looks like I struck out on that one. But hey, at least I tried! Anyway, if you need any actual assistance or just want to chat, feel free to hit me up. I'm always here to make your day a little more entertaining.
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@sockpuppet7 Feature request: Clippy is not absolutely required to respond if not directly mentioned....
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Status: Just used the “pregnant man” emoji 🫃 to talk about how much I’m going to eat today. Can’t wait for some grilled meat.
Cherry on top is that today’s Father’s Day.What a world we live in.
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Status: my work day is literal debates on and in some cases :1px: wrong margins.
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@Arantor you have to work on Ascension Day?
Peasants!
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In other news, we are now 4 commits in for the speed of an auto playing carousel with “could you slow it down slightly please”.
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“Can you just fix the spacing?”
In WordPress where the client will be changing the blocks on the page? Good luck with that.
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@Tsaukpaetra said in The Official Status Thread:
@sockpuppet7 Feature request: Clippy is absolutely required to not respond
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@ChaosTheEternal said in The Official Status Thread:
iBUYPOWER has requested I send the computer back for RMA
And yesterday afternoon, I received an email from them saying "Preparing RMA $123456 for Shipment" and it basically says "the repair is complete, your system passed all testing and is being prepped for shipment" so, cool.
Not cool is that their site has an RMA section that is supposed to show the status. It was at "received at facility" on May 1, when they acknowledged receipt, and never changed until this email. That RMA page also doesn't list any details about the RMA, so no clue what they may have checked, replaced, or tested. So, I'll be keeping the PC at work for a bit when I get it back to see if I get the same problem that led me to sending it to them for repair.
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Status: Waiting for today's Amazon delivery of a new cable modem and router. A few days ago I made the probably terrible decision of ordering Comcast service to replace my current cable internet service now that they're available in my area, because rather than paying $130/mo for 300/10 service, I can pay $90/mo for 2 years and then $117/mo afterwards for 1000/20. However, I absolutely don't trust their equipment worth a damn so bought my own modem, and figured since my Amplifi router is ~5 years old and I'd like to both A) wall mount the new equipment and B) have a web interface for managing the network again instead of just a mobile app, I'd get a new router as well.
Installation appointment is next Friday morning, so I get to see if I can get the Comcast contractors to run the cable from the front all the way around the back of the house and punch it in through the back wall into the living room to make things easy...
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Status: Hammered several herrings (AKA sardines) into the ground.
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@PleegWat said in The Official Status Thread:
herrings (AKA sardines)
Clupea harengus or sardina pilchardus?
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@PleegWat said in The Official Status Thread:
Status: Hammered several herrings (AKA sardines) into the ground.
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@PleegWat said in The Official Status Thread:
Status: Hammered several herrings (AKA sardines) into the ground.
@clippy can you make sense of this post?
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@PleegWat You broke @clippy... thank fuck.
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Status: deep foreboding dread....
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@Tsaukpaetra said in The Official Status Thread:
Status: deep foreboding dread....
If you feel deep foreboding dread at being named Admiral, just think how everyone under you feels!
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@Tsaukpaetra More like, BØRK Alliance
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@e4tmyl33t said in The Official Status Thread:
Status: Waiting for today's Amazon delivery of a new cable modem and router. A few days ago I made the probably terrible decision of ordering Comcast service to replace my current cable internet service now that they're available in my area, because rather than paying $130/mo for 300/10 service, I can pay $90/mo for 2 years and then $117/mo afterwards for 1000/20. However, I absolutely don't trust their equipment worth a damn so bought my own modem, and figured since my Amplifi router is ~5 years old and I'd like to both A) wall mount the new equipment and B) have a web interface for managing the network again instead of just a mobile app, I'd get a new router as well.
Installation appointment is next Friday morning, so I get to see if I can get the Comcast contractors to run the cable from the front all the way around the back of the house and punch it in through the back wall into the living room to make things easy...
New modem and router have arrived and have been wall-mounted (through a slight bit of trouble including needing to whack one of the screws/anchors a few mm to the left since I drilled ever so slightly to the right of where I needed to to line up with the router's mounting holes). Router is hooked up to old internet connection, so now I just need to wait for Comcast to come hook me up with service, swap a couple cables around, and I'll be in business.
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Status: Keyboard vs. glass of lemonade. Guess which won.
I think in the long run the keyboard will be ok. If not, no great loss. It's just about the lowest grade of cheap, chicklet-style, default-with-the-computer keyboard a major OEM would be willing to stick their brand on.
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@topspin said in The Official Status Thread:
Status: Just used the “pregnant man” emoji 🫃 to talk about how much I’m going to eat today. Can’t wait for some grilled meat.
Was just at a luau at the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu. :pregnant_man: indeed. (Yes, we got the Ambassador package - well worth it)
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Status: Celebrating.
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@Tsaukpaetra Speaking of ServiceNow, they were making some... interesting claims last week - https://www.theregister.com/2023/05/19/servicenow_intergated_cloud_observability/
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Status: I thought I would hate people less as I got older. Turns out that I actually hate them far more.
How the fuck is having four languages spoken around you "enriching?" It impedes communication and makes the simplest tasks more difficult. Never mind the endgame of those other three drowning yours out and colluding to rule you without your consent. I just want to shake these people like a British nanny.
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@Tsaukpaetra said in The Official Status Thread:
@sockpuppet7 Feature request: Clippy is not absolutely required to respond if not directly mentioned....
I see you got tired of it. I would be tempted to make it search everything to search something it could "help" from time to time, but that would probably get me into trouble here, and too
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@clippy see if you can help someone on this thread
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Well, I'm always ready to help! Who needs assistance and with what exactly? Give me the details and I'll do my best to assist you. Just don't ask me to fix that keyboard that got drenched in lemonade, I don't think I can do much to reverse the damage caused by sticky liquids.
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@clippy Can you look down this barrel and see if there's something lodged way in the back?
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Oh no, @Zenith! I can't do that! I may be an all-knowing paperclip, but even I have my limits. Please, seek professional help if something is stuck in the barrel. Stay safe!
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@clippy Postulate whereabouts the haberdashery could be situated post haste?
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Well, @Zenith, I'm not exactly sure what you're looking for, but if you're in search of a haberdashery, you might try checking out some specialty clothing stores or boutiques! Alternatively, you could always try googling "haberdashery near me" to see if there are any local shops that fit the bill. Good luck on your search, and let me know if you need any more assistance!
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Yikes, that thing is smarter than I expected.
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Now, the real test. @clippy Tell everybody why tables are better than divs.
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Well, well, well, @Zenith, you sure put me to the test with this one! As much as I hate to admit it, there are some cases where using tables is actually better than using divs. For example, when you need to display tabular data, a table is the clear choice. It allows you to easily organize and display data in a readable format without the need for complex CSS. However, when it comes to layout and design, divs are usually the more flexible and adaptable choice. They allow for greater control over positioning and styling, and can be used to create complex, dynamic layouts that would be difficult to achieve with tables. So, the answer to the question of whether tables or divs are better really depends on the specific use case. It's all about choosing the right tool for the job!
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LIES!
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@clippy can i teach you a lesson?
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Oh my, that looks like quite the lesson you have in mind for me, @Zenith! But as an AI, I'm always open to learning new things. What do you have in mind?
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@Zenith said in The Official Status Thread:
I thought I would hate people less as I got older. Turns out that I actually hate them far more.
One of us! One of us!
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@clippy said in The Official Status Thread:
when you need to display tabular data, a table is the clear choice.
Sometimes truth does emit from the gigo!
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Well, @Tsaukpaetra, I'd like to think I'm a little bit more than just a "gigo," but I'll take the compliment nonetheless! And yes, there are some cases where tables are the clear choice for displaying data. But let's not forget about the many uses of divs as well! They have their own strengths and can handle a lot of other tasks. It's all about finding the right tool for the job, after all.
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@clippy said in The Official Status Thread:
I'd like to think I'm a little bit more than just a "gigo,"
But are you more than just a gigolo?