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Can we discuss machines who can be useful as libre systems, free from Intel ME disease?
Hopefully they meet this conditions:
>no over 500 dollars (Libreboot X200 starts at 574)
>they don't require soldering or mods for use. Just install you FSF blessed distro and you're happy
I think that old Powermac G5 can meet these conditions.
What do you think, /g/?
>>54869885
This looks great. Is it possible to put a 1080p screen on it?
https://minifree.org/product/libreboot-t400/
>>54869960
do they actually sell any of these? can i buy used thinkpads and put libreboot on them and resell them on ebay for a huge markup?
>>54869885
G5 needs closed source Open Firmware.
Need to clean badly, post ur shit here xD
Not mine.
When I saw this, I thought to myself red on white with light wood looks like a decent palette.
>>54869673
socks and memes
>8.2.2016 @ 15:45: Received response from Dominik Reichl: The vulnerability will not be fixed. The indirect costs of switching to HTTPS (like lost advertisement revenue) make it a inviable solution.
https://bogner.sh/2016/03/mitm-attack-against-keepass-2s-update-check/
What password manager should we switch to now?
>An attacker can abuse this automatic update check – if enabled – to “release” a new version and redirect the user to a malicious download page.
wowitsfuckingnothing.jpg
>>54869465
That's why you use KeePassX.
>>54869494
Hi NSA.
>>54869465
KeePassers on suicid watch!
Since WebP will never get adopted on 4chan because herosheema is busy watching chinese cartoons then I propose we bring back the WebP hack back from the dead. It will also cuck apple users into converting the files into images on their fagbook to use them as a bonus.
Hack:for %f IN (*.png) DO ffmpeg -loop 1 -i "%~nf.png" -an -c:v libvpx -qmin 20 -quality best -threads 4 -t 4 -r 4 "%~nf.webm"
The hack basically uses the WebM container to store a VP8 video stream with a duration of 4 seconds of a still image. Why a 4 second image? Well it turns out if you just store a single frame it will loop infinitely and cause your CPU to burst into flames.
>>54866820
>Well it turns out if you just store a single frame it will loop infinitely and cause your CPU to burst into flames.
u wot m8?
You can change the output quality of the WebM by modifying the -qmin parameter. 4 means near-lossless and 63 means super shitty quality.
Old ones almost at the bump limit. Post em!
Been making plans for my basement bedroom and future Battlestation.
Finally got time to put up some studs and pressurized wood nailed to the concrete floor to mark all the walls.
Gonna have a double door at the bottom of the staircase and metallic floors.
Shit is coming together.
Early.
why's everyone here a CS major? I thought CS was for pajeets? I switched out of CS because you guys told me to
>making life-changing decisions because /g/ said so
haha fucking loser
>fell for the cs is a meme meme
>>54865556
>he fell for /g/ memes
>Desktop grade components in the palms of your hand
Why even buy a desktop when we have smartphones in 2016?
>>54864519
If you don't need one, don't buy one.
>>54864519
That's funny, I don't remember desktops having shitty ARM octacores which can barely decode a HD video in software
>>54864519
Same reason you didn't replace your desktop with a pocket PC.
>http://www.itv.com/news/2016-06-01/internet-hate-speech-to-be-blocked-within-24-hours/
>"Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Microsoft have agreed to block illegal hate speech from their European services in less than 24 hours."
/pol/ was right
>>54864113
Europe is a fucking disgrace
In America that would be grounds for mass executions of government workers
meh. doubt it.
people were expecting government censorship from anything but this
1984 will creep unnoticed
Show me a sexier looking graphics card.
Pro-tip: you can't.
>>54862700
will it support metal?? would it be possible that this gpu would end up in MBPs??
>>54862716
This, FPBP
Explain why we need images over 40kb.
>>54862630
Damn Pepe, HRT looking good.
Because shading.
>>54862630
I want to fertilize her eggs.
Get in here
>demand equality
>want to be treated like an empowered snowflake for being a codemonkey
Previous thread: >>54814956
IRC: #/tpg/ on irc.rizon.net
Other business laptops are also welcome in /tpg/ (e.g. Dell Latitude/Precision, HP EliteBook/ZBook).
----
If you're looking for purchase advice, READ THE BUYERS GUIDE FIRST. Then post, stating budget and requirements (e.g. size and performance).
Don't buy anything OTHER THAN T, X AND W/P SERIES if you want the Real ThinkPad Experience™
Recommended models:
T420 - 14", normal size
X220 - 12.5", lightweight
----
Why ThinkPad? (also applies to other business laptops)
>Used machines are plentiful and cheap.
>Excellent keyboards - tactile feel and quiet.
>Great durability: chassis uses a magnesium rollcage for structural integrity, with high quality plastic body panels.
>Utilitarian design: e.g. indicator LEDs, 7 row keyboard layout on older models.
>Docking stations that easily turns your laptop into a desktop.
>Easy to repair, upgrade and maintain thanks to readily available service manuals for every model. Spare parts are easy and cheap to obtain.
>The best trackpoint (that red thing in the middle of the keyboard). Great for those who type a lot or hate swiping their fingers all over a touchpad.
>Excellent GNU/Linux & *BSD support.
----
Used ThinkPad Buyers Guide:
http://ktgee.net/tpg
New guides by xsauc:
http://www.dankpads.com
EPP discount for new ThinkPads (USA & Canada only, usually 15%+ off):
http://pastebin.com/DujvzEzU
ThinkWiki - Info on ThinkPads and running GNU/Linux on them:
http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/ThinkWiki
ThinkPad service guides w/ tutorial videos:
https://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/
ThinkPad wallpaper collection:
https://imgur.com/a/NlepZ
Best source for t420 new keyboards besides ebay? Budget wise
What's everyone got in the mail?
>>54844708
T60p with what is most likely 1600x1200 Flexview. Snagged it for $95, so even if it's only 1400x1050 it's still a fair deal.
-- PLEASE USE THIS FORM TO GET PURCHASE ADVICE --
>Headphone purchase advice
http://pastebin.com/hjHkKDyM
Asking "Hey guys, what's your opinion on x?" is frowned upon.
Wireless is frowned upon.
Headset requests are frowned upon.
Noise isolation ≠ Noise cancellation
If you dislike a headphone suggestion, try giving a better suggestion to whomever asked instead of going "hurr, brand x sucks"
>/g/ wiki headphone FAQ:
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php?title=Headphones
Last Thread: >>54807165
>Budget
$70
>Location
US
>Source
computer/iphone
>Preferred type of headphone
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
semi important
>Preferred music
all musics mostly rap
>Past headphones
none
>>54844454
I'm probably going to do the earpad mod on the SHP9500's. What earpads will make the headphones sound warmer and bassier, so that they can suit my EDM and hip hop bass needs?
Is the XBA-A3 worth the money?
Sexy Keycaps edition
>Buyer's template for the unenlightened:
http://pastebin.com/33S1gVkG
>Where to Buy:
http://pastebin.com/8Yku80VL
>FAQs:
http://pastebin.com/M5w7QtKp
>You are new and want our advice? Use buyers template
http://pastebin.com/33S1gVkG
>Keyset wiki
keypuller.com
>>54839293
Decisions, decisions..
>>54839293
is the coolermaster novatouch any good?
>>54839316
what wooden part is missing?
Death to PHPajeets!
Previous thread: >>54816841
>IRC Channel
#/g/wdg @ irc.rizon.net
Web client: https://www.rizon.net/chat
> Discord
https://discord.gg/0qLTzz5potDFXfdT
>Learning material
https://www.codecademy.com/
https://www.bento.io/
https://programming-motherfucker.com/
https://github.com/vhf/free-programming-books/blob/master/free-programming-books.md
https://www.theodinproject.com/
https://www.freecodecamp.com/
http://www.w3schools.com/
https://developer.mozilla.org/
http://www.codewars.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxAXlJEmNMg&feature=youtu.be&list=PL7664379246A246CB - "Crockford on JavaScript" lecture series.
>Frontend development
https://github.com/dypsilon/frontend-dev-bookmarks
>Backend development
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_web_application_frameworks
https://gist.github.com/dypsilon/5819528/
>Useful tools
https://pastebin.com/q5nB1Npt/
https://libraries.io/ - Discover new open source libraries, modules and frameworks and keep track of ones you depend upon.
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web - Guides for HTML, CSS, JS, Web APIs & more.
http://www.programmableweb.com/ - List of public APIs
>NEET guide to web dev employment
https://pastebin.com/4YeJAUbT/
>How to get started
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB0WvcxTbCA - "WATCH THIS IF YOU WANT TO BECOME A WEB DEVELOPER! - Web Development Career advice"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf_cb_Nw5zY - "JavaScript is Easy" - If you can't into programming, you probably won't find a simpler introduction to JavaScript than this.
>cheap vps hosting in most western locations
https://lowendbox.com
https://www.digitalocean.com/
https://www.linode.com/
https://www.heroku.com/
https://www.leaseweb.com
The meems
>>54839118
Like I always say on these threads, you don't compete with Pajeet on a Pajeet-dominated environment. They charge that because they can actually live with that money (and have many of those gigs at the same time helps too).
Working locally is a great idea, keep doing that. If you want more work, wait for your clients to recommend you with other clients, from the same city or a near one.
>>54839118
>Are these bids even serious
Some of them are serious, some of them are absurdly low to catch clients, and then upsell, some of them are just some kind of scam or morons who don't know what their time is worth (or do know what their time is worth)
You get what you pay for.
>how would anyone recommend competing in this area of web dev.
You can't compete with them on price, but you can on quality. Plenty of clients are willing to pay more for a good developer that actually understands what they want and isn't going to just shit out spaghetti code. Also, if you charge more, it actually helps drive off the shitty clients and attract better ones.
