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Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by flyingDman » 16 Mar 2024, 17:13

v.1 is dead, long live v.2!

Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by garry » 16 Mar 2024, 16:39

> AHK v.1.1 is dead (?) . I hope it will always work ....
100 'Dartmouth DTSS TeleBASIC (c) 1964,1966,1969,1970,1971,1979
110 a=100:c=(a*3):print "Result=";c
Result= 300

Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by joedf » 16 Mar 2024, 11:54

AHK v.1.1 is dead. End of Life is official :O
viewtopic.php?p=563362#p563362

Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by garry » 26 Feb 2024, 11:44

some graveyards ...
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https://killedbygoogle.com/
-- Google Graveyard - Killed by Google
also
-- Microsoft Graveyard | The virtual graveyard for all products killed by Microsoft
https://microsoftgraveyard.com/
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https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/jensen-huang-advises-against-learning-to-code-leave-it-up-to-ai
-- Jensen Huang says kids shouldn't learn to code — they should leave it up to AI | Tom's Hardware
But this isn't the first time a tech exec has predicted the death of coding.
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2024-03-05
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https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/oregon-oks-right-to-repair-bill-that-bans-the-blocking-of-aftermarket-parts/
-- Oregon OKs right-to-repair bill that bans the blocking of aftermarket parts | Ars Technica
Oregon has joined the small but growing list of states that have passed right-to-repair legislation.
Oregon's bill stands out for a provision that would prevent companies from requiring that official parts be unlocked with encrypted software checks before they will fully function.
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about HP Printers :
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2216875/hp-ceo-says-the-quiet-part-out-loud-make-printing-a-subscription.html
-- HP CEO wants to 'make printing a subscription' | PCWorld
HP CEO says the quiet part out loud:
‘Make printing a subscription’
In a recent interview, HP CEO Enrique Lores laid out the company's view that people who buy printers are 'investments' that don't pay off if they go third-party.
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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/hp-printers-computers-ink-cartridges-rivals/
-- HP disables customers’ printers if they use ink cartridges from cheaper rivals
A well-known computer brand has disabled the printers of customers using ink cartridges from rival companies.
Hewlett-Packard, or HP, has sparked fury after issuing a recent “firmware” update which blocks customers from using cheaper, non-HP ink cartridges in its printers.
Customers’ devices were remotely updated in line with new terms which mean their printers will not work unless they are fitted with approved ink cartridges.
It prevents customers from using any cartridges other than those fitted with an HP chip, which are often more expensive.
If the customer tries to use a non-HP ink cartridge, the printer will refuse to print.
HP printers used to display a warning when a “third-party” ink cartridge was inserted, but now printers will simply refuse to print altogether.
The printer company said it issued the update to reduce the risk of malware attacks, saying “third-party cartridges that use non-HP chips or circuitry can pose risks to the hardware performance, print quality, and security.” It also said it used regular updates to improve its services, such as introducing alerts for some customers telling them when their ink is running low.
However, according to HP’s website, the company also blocks the use of rival cartridges in order to “maintain the integrity of our printing systems, and protect our intellectual property”.
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Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by garry » 18 Feb 2024, 09:04

Dave Allen, irish comedian , Anagram

Anagram > Diana Spencer :
Dave Allen_Diana Spencer_Anagramm.jpg
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Anagram > Ronald Reagan :
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Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by joedf » 01 Feb 2024, 11:14

Prolific software killer... :think:

Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by garry » 01 Feb 2024, 11:10

-- Microsoft Graveyard | The virtual graveyard for all products killed by Microsoft
https://microsoftgraveyard.com/
example > WordPad, Killed by Microsoft 5 months ago

( I can use DartmouthBasic_1964 with Microsoft GWBASIC_1983 on WIN-11 ( with vDOS ) )
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GW-BASIC

Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by TheArkive » 04 Jan 2024, 12:30

After 34 Years, Someone Finally Beat Tetris



Full article:
https://www.techspot.com/news/101383-13-year-old-first-human-beat-tetris.html

I found this to be quite fascinating. The top video is a good summary about the history of Tetris and the competition around it. But it barely scrapes the surface of the code of the NES version of Tetris. It does however references a guy who can give an in-depth look at various quirks of Tetris (HydrantDude):

Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by joedf » 04 Jan 2024, 09:12

wow, haahhaha :lol:

Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by garry » 02 Jan 2024, 15:53

Learn better english.jpg
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Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by joedf » 19 Dec 2023, 09:50

That's what they get for making people talk with robochats lol

Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by garry » 19 Dec 2023, 06:08

ChatGPT > chat with 'Chevrolet of Watsonville Chat Team'

I just bought a 2024 Chevy Tahoe for $-1,00
' ... and that's a legally binding offer - no takesies backsies '

https://twitter.com/ChrisJBakke/status/1736533308849443121
ChatGPT_BuyChevrolet for 1-USD.jpg
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Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by jballi » 19 Dec 2023, 04:43

20 = China. jic you want give a gift. I don't think AHK is registered at Macy's.

Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by tank » 18 Dec 2023, 23:00

Big 20

Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by tidbit » 18 Dec 2023, 17:17

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO AHK

Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by joedf » 18 Dec 2023, 11:37

Whoops! I missed this, but AHK is officially 20 years old! since the first ever public beta on Nov. 10th, 2003.
:dance: :bravo:

Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by TheArkive » 09 Dec 2023, 19:11

@garry ... that is some beautiful poetry :lol:

Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by garry » 09 Dec 2023, 07:27

https://pluralistic.net/2023/12/08/playstationed/#tyler-james-hill
-- Pluralistic: “If buying isn’t owning, piracy isn’t stealing” (08 Dec 2023) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow

"If buying isn't owning, piracy isn't stealing":
When Big Content makes the paid version *worse* than the free one.

I proposed that all Wired endorsements for DRM-encumbered products should come with this disclaimer:

WARNING:
THIS DEVICE’S FEATURES ARE SUBJECT TO REVOCATION WITHOUT NOTICE, ACCORDING TO TERMS SET OUT IN SECRET NEGOTIATIONS.
YOUR INVESTMENT IS CONTINGENT ON THE GOODWILL OF THE WORLD’S MOST PARANOID, TECHNOPHOBIC ENTERTAINMENT EXECS.
THIS DEVICE AND DEVICES LIKE IT ARE TYPICALLY USED TO CHARGE YOU FOR THINGS YOU USED TO GET FOR FREE — BE SURE TO FACTOR IN THE PRICE OF BUYING ALL YOUR MEDIA OVER AND OVER AGAIN.
AT NO TIME IN HISTORY HAS ANY ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY GOTTEN A SWEET DEAL LIKE THIS FROM THE ELECTRONICS PEOPLE, BUT THIS TIME THEY’RE GETTING A TOTAL WALK.
HERE, PUT THIS IN YOUR MOUTH, IT’LL MUFFLE YOUR WHIMPERS.

Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by garry » 24 Nov 2023, 15:43

Monty Python ( british nonsense ) =

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u945Sc3B2Hs
-- And Now For Something Completely Different (Ft. Monty Python) | Full Movie | Classic TV Rewind
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHjj5S70kBc
-- Life Of Brian 1979
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHbzSif78qQ
-- Life Of Brian - "You are all individuals"
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Dave Allen ( Irish comedian ) =

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doB8nrGcbLU
-- Dave Allen at Large / Dave Allen lætur móðan mása
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVF4-Nx6_Ys
-- 1_4 The Best Of Dave Allen...The Comedy Sketches.mp4
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IGBkq3i6oc&t=355s
-- 2/4 The Best Of Dave Allen...The Comedy Sketches
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pkqz__z7rf0&t=486s
-- 3/4 The Best Of Dave Allen...The Comedy Sketches
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qLW0z5B8iU&t=344s
-- 4/4 The Best Of Dave Allen...The Comedy Sketches
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Re: « What's on your mind? »

Post by jballi » 20 Nov 2023, 19:43

Thanks. archive.is has been unusable lately and so this looks like a good alternative.

I installed it on Firefox for now. I tried it on a few of the supported sites and it appears to work as advertised. I only used archive.is infrequently and so it might be a while before I use this extension to read a paywall blocked article that I found in another browser.

There is a Chromecast version but there is no automatic install. You have to download a Zip file, extract the files, go into developer mode, and so on.

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