I've noticed it has been a bit slow. I also haven't been as active on here, as I threw my lower back out. I can only sit in the computer chair for short amounts of time... Kinda sucks...
That's understandable. I've been slowly working on a couple of projects here. They are BBS related, but I don't want to say too much about them yet. I'd at least like to have a working version... I am getting closer though! :)
I've also been considering, again, changing my programming language of choice from Pascal to C. Part of me is saying that I should, because C
is still actively being developed, but I also don't want to lose everything that I've got written already. I guess I could convert it
over to C as well... Sorry, just rambling here... :)
I've noticed it has been a bit slow. I also haven't been as active on here, as I threw my lower back out. I can only sit in the computer ch for short amounts of time... Kinda sucks...
Ouch, how did you do it? Was it a TO-DO item for the significant other? That's something that happened to me.
Will it blend?
I'm still learning about types of data you can store in Python.. but I guess that's something :)
No, it was my TO-DO list from at work... I'm not suppose to be doing physical work, I'm management! ;)
Will it blend?
I'll never fit in. I've got a broken blender... :)
Variable types... string, integer, char, etc... If I'm remembering correctly, Python doesn't require you to declare a variable type, does
it?
Once you get into the fun stuff, and writing your own programs, you'll have a lot of fun! :)
No, it was my TO-DO list from at work... I'm not suppose to be doing physical work, I'm management! ;)
You need to have a word with yourself then :)
Once you get into the fun stuff, and writing your own programs, you'l have a lot of fun! :)
It's video 12-14 or 180 - sigh :) I'll get there.,:)
Well, every morning, my lower back has words with me, while I'm trying
to put my shoes on. After that, I have words... Well, a fair number of 4 letter words, for both me and my back... :)
It's video 12-14 or 180 - sigh :) I'll get there.,:)
You'll get there, and start writing some great programs! :)
I had a run in a year or so ago with this, stuff my back lifting a bin across a fence and it took a while to mend. So I totally empathise.
You'll get there, and start writing some great programs! :)
Hello World! :)
True, and this has been happening for a very long time on BBSes. As long as there has been message bases, there has been a wide array of discussion.
I agree, it's really nice to let my imagination run with features and things. I can think of the features, and even how they'd work, but it seems I lack the programming skills to actually implement any of them. I also like the idea of encrypted communications. There's a certain amount of safety with encrypting things like chat and messaging, especially for those in oppressive countries or with overreaching spy networks.
The nice thing I think for 2019 is that you don't need 100+ echo areas
to do it in. I've found (so far) less is more with respect to fsxNet chatter.
I think we're similar. I can often think of a bunch of nice to have
stuff or enjoy putting disparate systems together in ways not thought of to achieve some wild idea. I also lack the coding skills but as time and mental energies permit I am trying to slowly learn some :)
Yes encryption to ensure the integrity of communication and privacy from big brother snooping I think is a good thing. I accept that terrorism and planning of such acts etc. can also hide in the security such systems afford also. But I'm not that swayed by arguments of nation states that suggest back door unfettered access to decode and intercept what might otherwise be considered to be secure comms in the name of fighting terrorists is the right thing.
Keeping things simple (aka BBS text interfaces and simple echo chats like this) combined with current best practices in secure networking
approaches that combine resilient mesh networking, encryption of text,
SSH etc. I think are good to explore and develop in these days of mass social media data aggregation and state sponsored surveillance.
Not sure if you have been keeping abreast of the reports of technology being deployed by China for surveillance of its citizens, it's feels
truly Orwellian. Social scores that may limit a persons ability to
travel, earn wages, engage with others... all automated and based on AI, facial recognition, etc. Not good IMHO.
On 01-23-19 18:36, Black Panther wrote to Avon <=-
On 24 Jan 2019, Avon said the following...
I had a run in a year or so ago with this, stuff my back lifting a bin across a fence and it took a while to mend. So I totally empathise.
Yesterday, I must have turned just right, and something 'popped' in my lower back. It was enough to bring me to my knees, and tears to my
eyes. I think something partially popped back into place, as it doesn't feel quite as bad as it had...
You'll get there, and start writing some great programs! :)
Hello World! :)
Well, you could always use:
print('Hello, world!)
Or get creative and do it this way:
msg = "Hello, world!"
print(msg)
Or use Pascal:
program Hello;
begin
writeln('Hello, world!');
end.
Or C:
#include<stdio.h>
int main(void) {
printf("Hello, world\n");
return 0;
}
I know, I'm just showing off now... ;)
Yesterday, I must have turned just right, and something 'popped' in m lower back. It was enough to bring me to my knees, and tears to my eyes. I think something partially popped back into place, as it doesn feel quite as bad as it had...
Hmm, you may have fixed yourself. ;)
Or we can script the easy jobs. :D
In BASH
#!/bin/bash
echo "Hello, world!"
Or DOS/Windows
@echo off
echo "Hello, world!"
Not sure if you have been keeping abreast of the reports of technology being deployed by China for surveillance of its citizens, it's feels
truly Orwellian. Social scores that may limit a persons ability to
travel, earn wages, engage with others... all automated and based on AI, facial recognition, etc. Not good IMHO.
This really bothers me. With the widespread addiction to Face Blast (book) and others, I think these Orwellian nightmares will actually be welcomed because they come in the form of additional convenience and benefits.
On 01-24-19 19:19, Black Panther wrote to Vk3jed <=-
Hmm, you may have fixed yourself. ;)
I think I might have. Today actually feels almost normal... (whatever normal is) ;)
Or DOS/Windows
@echo off
echo "Hello, world!"
Or we could really do it the easy way... Type 'Hello, world!'. ;)
Yeah but the porch is like 20,000 miles wide... not that it matters,
feels like y'all are in the same room sometimes which is great.
Evening to you, hope the weekend went well. I'm home sick today (my Monday) with a head cold and some aches etc. It's a bit meh but I get to play so lifes not too bad :)
Oh no, sorry to hear that... hope you managed to feel better today. I
hate being ill, fortunately I rarely get ill.
Did you get anyone waiting on you? Bringing you tea or coffee, grapes, etc?
On 04-01-19 10:16, Avon wrote to MeaTLoTioN <=-
Evening to you, hope the weekend went well. I'm home sick today (my Monday) with a head cold and some aches etc. It's a bit meh but I get
to play so lifes not too bad :)
Yeah bit better thanks, got this cold from others in the family, I may stay home tomorrow also as I don't want to give it to workmates (I work
in an open plan office).
Did you get anyone waiting on you? Bringing you tea or coffee, grapes etc?
Ha I can only wish :)
Hi Paul! :)
I spent the week working overtime, so haven't had much time to spend on the 'puter.
TGIF, just like I have written on my socks. Toes Go In First... ;)
I've spent most of my Saturday working on my wife's to-do list but just playing on the BBS now, it's coming up 3.36pm local time, we moved to daylight saving last weekend... it's still cold but a few warmer days and blossoms now.
Yeah figured you would be full on with the job, glad you're able to take
a break from it though :)
I've spent most of my Saturday working on my wife's to-do list but just
I've spent most of my Saturday working on my wife's to-do list but ju
We've got a four-day weekend coming up. People ask me what my plans are.
I tell them to ask my wife :-)
We've got a four-day weekend coming up. People ask me what my plans are.
I tell them to ask my wife :-)
On 10-05-19 15:37, Avon wrote to Black Panther <=-
I've spent most of my Saturday working on my wife's to-do list but just playing on the BBS now, it's coming up 3.36pm local time, we moved to daylight saving last weekend... it's still cold but a few warmer days
and blossoms now.
On 10-04-19 21:37, Black Panther wrote to Avon <=-
I'll be working on the 'honey-do' list tomorrow... It's just after
9:30pm on Friday night, and my eyelids are getting heavy. Our daylight savings doesn't start until 3 November. I could use it now, for the
extra hour of sleep. :)
Spent the week getting out of bed at 5am, to be at work by 6:30. By the time I would get home, I'd grab something to eat and feel like I'm
ready for bed... It's a good feeling though. It sure beats not being
able to get to sleep until 4am.
This working though, is really cutting into my computer time. ;)
On 10-05-19 12:35, nathanael wrote to Avon <=-
I've spent most of my Saturday working on my wife's to-do list but just
We've got a four-day weekend coming up. People ask me what my plans
are. I tell them to ask my wife :-)
It's 8PM Saturday here, had the first track meet for the summer season.
Spent the week getting out of bed at 5am, to be at work by 6:30. By t time I would get home, I'd grab something to eat and feel like I'm
Urk, that would do my head in. I'm partiularly susceptible to burnout.
On 10-05-19 13:12, Black Panther wrote to Vk3jed <=-
On 05 Oct 2019, Vk3jed said the following...
It's 8PM Saturday here, had the first track meet for the summer season.
How'd you do at the track meet?
It's just after 1pm on Saturday here, and we just got home from helping some good friends move. Everything heavy needed to go upstairs, so now
I'm sore, and in need of my chiropractor...
It also reminded me why we don't live in a 2 story house... :)
Spent the week getting out of bed at 5am, to be at work by 6:30. By t time I would get home, I'd grab something to eat and feel like I'm
Urk, that would do my head in. I'm partiularly susceptible to burnout.
Well, if it were for an extended period of time, I would get burnt out, but the overtime 'should' be done by Monday or Tuesday... I hope... :)
and long jump. Also ran in the 4x100m relay, which went rather
pear shaped. :/
On 10-10-19 09:28, Spectre wrote to Vk3jed <=-
and long jump. Also ran in the 4x100m relay, which went rather
pear shaped. :/
Next time just follow the track... you'll find its an oval :P
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