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Comment Been using Linux for years (Score 1) 68

I started using various distros of Linux about 25 years ago and have experienced first hand their improvement from basically functional to extremely capable.
My latest "new" computer is a used ThinkPad to replace an aging MacBook Pro (don't ask how old). The MacBook Pro ran Linux but was so old and slow that it was frustrating to use.
I installed Ubuntu on it and it has been working flawlessly and runs everything I need with agility.

Comment An amazing accomplishment (Score 4, Interesting) 21

I read this several times and don't pretend that I understand all of it but smart people who do understand the complexity of the problem and Signal's solution seem impressed.
This achievement puts Signal far ahead of any other encryption. They seem to have an encryption solution that is "quantum proof" as well as being capable of implementation in the real world.
Congratulations to them.

Comment Re:Are the problems of mankind man-made? (Score 2) 112

Ukraine wasn't threatening their neighbours. Ukraine hadn't invaded or attacked their neighbours. Ukraine hasn't fought a 10 year war with one of its neighbours. Ukraine hasn't fired the equivalent of Scud missiles at an innocent third country like Iraq did with Israel. Ukraine hasn't used WMD against ethnic groups of its own population. Unlike Iraq, Ukraine wasn't developing WMD and in fact, voluntarily gave them up. Ukraine was on a peaceful path towards EU membership. The US lead invasion of Iraq was in a response to all of this and stop them threatening and attacking everybody, and then left, which is the opposite of Putin's aim which is genocide and the extinguishing of a separate culture and sovereign nation. You simply can't compare the two.

Comment Nuclear power civil ships? (Score 1) 138

I wouldn't trust a civil shipping company to maintain a nuclear reactor to a sufficient standard for it to be safe, particularly some of the dodgier firms flying a flag of convenience. Also civil ships have an unfortunately habit of sinking quite often so by now there would probably be dozens or even hundreds of decaying reactors with the minimum shielding they could get away with on the ocean floor - an enviromental disaster waiting to happen.

Comment Re: More nuclear energy yet? No? (Score 0) 138

The left deliberately conflated nuclear power generation and nuclear weapons. Yes, there was plutonium produced in some civil reactors back in the 50s but there was no reason to still campaign against nuclear power in the 80s like CND did. It was just anti science ignorance masquering as enviromental concerns.

Comment Re: Just speculating. (Score 1) 225

"Last time I checked, adding EV charging after-the-fact doesn't penetrating the foundation"

And what? How does that change the ability of the guy on the 3rd floor to be able to charge his car in the street?

"EV charging can be added after-the fact without disturbing the actual building"

And where does the car park?

"20% of your parking spots because remember"

What parking spots? What fucking planet do you live on that you think all apartment complexes and inner city homes come with parking other than wherever you can find on street? Go get a clue.

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