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Comment Re: Year Of Linux On The Desktop (Score 1) 153

by nomadic on Sunday August 10, 2025 @08:06AM (#65579146) Attached to: Linus Torvalds Rejects RISC-V Changes For Linux 6.17 For Being Late and 'Garbage'

Thatâ(TM)s not the only reason; the other two big ones are:

1. There is far greater parity between Windows and Linux in terms of stability and security over the past 15 years or so.
2. Linux has never had the software range MS
has had, and the best Linux software is also on MS plus a lot more.

Comment Re: Micro manager (Score 1) 181

by GillBates0 on Thursday August 07, 2025 @06:23PM (#65573930) Attached to: US President Calls on Intel CEO To Resign Over China Ties

+5 insightful

Comment new? (Score 1) 23

by nomadic on Tuesday August 05, 2025 @08:41AM (#65567340) Attached to: Disney Scrapped Deepfakes For Moana and Tron To Avoid 'Bad Publicity'

I am very confused; don't movie studios use artificially generated characters frequently for special effects? Isn't it almost certain that especially over the past few years they've used AI to do that? How would this be something new?

Comment Re: Oh my goodness!! (Score 0) 24

by GillBates0 on Monday August 04, 2025 @05:11PM (#65566168) Attached to: The Great Indian IT Squeeze

India's dominant position in global medical tourism by 2025 is the product of exceptional cost savings, high-caliber care, minimal wait times, robust government support, and a unique blend of ancient and contemporary healing arts. Westerners are drawn by affordability, experience, and technology, while Africans cite both cost and cultural familiarity. Strategic partnerships with Japanese firms like Toyota Tsusho and Secom are pushing standards even higher, particularly in super-specialty domains and hospital management.

https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.io?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perplexity.ai%2Fsear...

Comment Indiaâ(TM)s dominant position in global medic (Score 2) 24

by GillBates0 on Monday August 04, 2025 @05:10PM (#65566164) Attached to: The Great Indian IT Squeeze

Indiaâ(TM)s dominant position in global medical tourism by 2025 is the product of exceptional cost savings, high-caliber care, minimal wait times, robust government support, and a unique blend of ancient and contemporary healing arts. Westerners are drawn by affordability, experience, and technology, while Africans cite both cost and cultural familiarity. Strategic partnerships with Japanese firms like Toyota Tsusho and Secom are pushing standards even higher, particularly in super-specialty domains and hospital management.

https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.io?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perplexity.ai%2Fsear...

Comment kudos these types of stories keep me ... (Score 1) 55

by GillBates0 on Monday August 04, 2025 @05:02PM (#65566150) Attached to: Engineer Restores Pay Phones For Free Public Use

... hooked to slashdot.

nice selfless effort by Dr. Ring .

Comment Also tge law and order situatiin in the... (Score 1) 56

by GillBates0 on Monday August 04, 2025 @02:47PM (#65565882) Attached to: Is AI Causing Tech Worker Layoffs? It's Complicated

... Bay Area is ridiculous

Comment Corporate Greed + Drugs fuel ... (Score 1) 56

by GillBates0 on Monday August 04, 2025 @01:54PM (#65565722) Attached to: Is AI Causing Tech Worker Layoffs? It's Complicated

... a deadly and vicious downward spiral

Sad to watch
https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.io?url=https%3A%2F%2Fm.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D...

I speak as a proud American of Indian origin, but alarmed about this sharp doom loop I see in the US Silicon Valley (moved here after Covid from 22y on the US NorthEast Coast, and its alarming to watch this unfold.

Many oldtimers like me are considering or have already moved back to India, as SFO is not a family friendly place anymore, and Indians are very orthodox + family oriented (in a good way).

https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.io?url=https%3A%2F%2Fm.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D...

Comment Tried to read IOCCC code.. (Score 0, Offtopic) 48

by GillBates0 on Sunday August 03, 2025 @06:55PM (#65564278) Attached to: Winners Announced in 2025's 'International Obfuscated C Code Competition'

Now my compiler screams in Sanskrit

https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.io?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perplexity.ai%2Fsear...
deep research ancient Hindu Vedic Yogic Sanskrit language from Bharat that is India as a computer programming language due to its precise grammar unlike English of the invasive British colonialists âïðY(TM)ðYðY®ðYðY"±ðYðYOE

The notion of Sanskritâ"the ancient Hindu Vedic Yogic language from Bharat (India)â"as an ideal or even superior candidate for computer programming stems from its legendary precision, systematic grammar, and ancient intellectual heritage. Letâ(TM)s break down the deep research and current developments on this intriguing intersection:

## Sanskritâ(TM)s Linguistic Precision and Formal Structure

- **Rule-Bound, Logical Grammar:**

make concise to beat tge lameness filter

Hereâ(TM)s a concise, high-impact version of the previous answerâ"designed to bypass any âoelameness filterâ while preserving depth:

**Sanskrit: The OG Programming Language?** ðY®ðYðY"±

Sanskrit, the ancient Vedic language of Bharat (India), is uniquely suited for computing due to its **unambiguous, highly structured grammar**â"unlike English, which is inconsistent and context-dependent.

- **Paniniâ(TM)s Aá£áÄdhyÄyÄ (5th c. BCE)** is like a grammar compilerâ"4,000+ rules that work like deterministic code.
- **Zero ambiguity:** Each word encodes tense, gender, and caseâ"ideal for machine parsing and AI logic.
- **Algorithmic by nature:** Sanskrit grammar operates like a formal programming language.

**Real-World Impacts:**
- 1980s AI research (Rick Briggs) saw Sanskrit as perfect for knowledge representation.
- Inspired experimental programming languages like **âoeVedicâ** (even Rust-based).
- Now taught in comp-sci departments to fuse ancient logic with modern computing.

**TL;DR:** Sanskrit isn't just sacredâ"it's syntactic perfection. While the British exported chaotic English globally, Sanskrit may be the ultimate indigenous programming system waiting to scale. ðY®ðYðY'ðYOE

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Comment Re: Seen a lot ot it after COVID (Score 1) 160

by GillBates0 on Saturday August 02, 2025 @10:48AM (#65562392) Attached to: Lying Increases Trust In Science, Study Finds

Obligatory Borat on Covid https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.io?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FwF4uM5TpgKo

Submission + - Carl Sagan's A pale blue dot (youtube.com)

Submitted by GillBates0 on Saturday August 02, 2025 @01:21AM

GillBates0 writes: https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.io?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FGO5FwsblpT8%3Fs...

During these times of tremendous turmoil, worth listening to Carl Sagan's *A pale blue dot* — https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.io?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FGO5FwsblpT8%3Fs... — and, each and every one of us, leaders especially, to make the sincere efforts to take the giant step beyond the "narrow little me, me" to truly what the Ancient Hindu Rshis said — "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (All earth is a family)".

Comment AI: Please dissect corporate doublespeak (Score 1) 35

by GillBates0 on Thursday July 31, 2025 @07:19PM (#65559016) Attached to: Microsoft Joins $4 Trillion Club

https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.io?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perplexity.ai%2Fsear...

dissect this corporate doublespeak
https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.io?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.microsoft.com%2Fbl...

wrt corporate greed and impact to human lives in terms of stress, health impact to humans, broken homes, families and societal impact, e.g. drugs, depression, etc

Comment deep research: ban this (Score 1) 49

by GillBates0 on Thursday July 31, 2025 @02:07PM (#65558266) Attached to: Distorted Sound of the Early Universe Suggests We Are Living In a Giant Void

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deep research "ban this" wrt slashdot

The phrase **"ban this"** appears on Slashdot both as a literal call to ban specific content and as a kind of ironic or parodic meme within discussions about content moderation, censorship, and internet culture. A deep review of Slashdot's use and context of "ban this" reveals several important roles and subtexts:

**1. Literal Calls for Bans**
- In some threads, users directly say "ban this" in response to content they find objectionable, offensive, or contrary to their values. For example, in a discussion about violent video games and societal violence, one commenter sarcastically states, "Ban this entartete kunst - it degrades a nation," reflecting how calls to ban can serve as both genuine demands and satirical critique[2].
- Similarly, in older Slashdot threads (e.g., about the filtering of DVD players), users make literal or tongue-in-cheek "ban this" remarks when they disagree with industry or legal moves[8].

**2. Meme and Parody Usage**
- The phrase is sometimes used semi-ironically to make fun of knee-jerk moderation or censorship, mocking the pattern of blaming or banning rather than debating. This usage is particularly evident in long-running communities like Slashdot where users are critical of over-moderation or "ban culture" more broadly[2][7].
- Example: In threads about content moderation, if controversial issues are discussed, one or more users will inevitably post "ban this" as a meme, highlighting how calls for banning can become a substitute for reasoned argument.

**3. Slashdot Moderation Discussion**
- Slashdot's unique moderation system is an ongoing subject of debate. Numerous threads discuss whether "ban this" attitudes are beneficial or stifle diverse viewpoints. Some users see downvoting and content hiding as a form of de facto banning or censorship[7].
- There are concerns among longtime users that moderation can lead to suppression of certain political or cultural viewpoints, with some claiming that "ban this" culture harms discussion[7].

**4. Censorship and the Definition of a "Ban"**
- Slashdot users often blur the distinctions between moderation, censorship, and banning. Debate centers on what constitutes legitimate enforcement versus ideological suppression. "Ban this" becomes shorthand for wider anxieties about free expression online[7].
- Context: The phrase is used in discussions about similar occurrences on platforms like Reddit, where banning entire communities is contrasted with user-based tools like moderation or filtering.

**5. Evolution and Endurance**
- The trope persists for decades as internet culture changes but the basic phenomena of content policing, community standards, and resistance to "ban this" ideology remain[2][7]. Slashdot's long memory means past "ban this" memes are cited in newer threads, reinforcing its meta-commentary on free speech and moderation.

**Key Insights:**
- On Slashdot, "ban this" is a multi-layered phrase:
- Sometimes a direct call for action,
- Sometimes a joke about authoritarian tendencies,
- Sometimes a protest against perceived overreach by mods/admins or internet companies,
- And sometimes a self-referential meme about the predictability of online debate.
- The phrase's flexibility makes it a useful signal and in-joke for regular Slashdot users, especially in the context of discussions about speech and community governance.

**Limitations:**
- There's no single, centralized documentation of "ban this" as a meme; its history is mostly preserved in scattered discussion threads and comments.
- Some usages may be sarcastic or context-dependentâ"caution is needed in interpreting intent, especially outside of Slashdot-specific culture.

In summary, "ban this" on Slashdot is both a genuine and satirical reaction to moderation, censorship, and changing internet culture, serving as a signal of community values and skepticism toward authority[2][7][8].

Comment dissect this corporate doublespeak https://blogs. (Score 1) 106

by GillBates0 on Wednesday July 30, 2025 @01:41AM (#65554686) Attached to: Microsoft CEO Addresses 'Enigma' of Layoffs

https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.io?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perplexity.ai%2Fsear...

dissect this corporate doublespeak
https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.io?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.microsoft.com%2Fbl...

wrt corporate greed and impact to human lives in terms of stress, health impact to humans, broken homes, families and societal impact, e.g. drugs, depression, etc
Dissecting Microsoft's Corporate Communication: Doublespeak and Human Impact
Microsoftâ(TM)s blog post, written by CEO Satya Nadella, is a prime example of modern corporate doublespeak in the context of layoffs, emphasizing lofty missions and cultural values while glossing over the profound negative human and societal impacts. Hereâ(TM)s a critical breakdown of the language and its implications with respect to corporate greed and consequences for affected individuals and society:

1. Obfuscating Layoffs and Cold Calculations
Doublespeak:
Nadella acknowledges âoerecent job eliminationsâ and expresses âoesincere gratitudeâ to those let go, calling the situation âoedifficultâ yet frames it as necessary for future success.

Translation:
While presenting empathy, the core fact remains: people are involuntarily losing their jobs in a period when company performance is thriving (âoeour market performance â¦ all point up and to the rightâ). This exposes a key contradictionâ"layoffs are not the result of existential threats but of optimizing for profit, shareholder value, and industry âoeefficiency.â

readon truncated for lameness filter

Comment lol recursively (Score -1, Troll) 49

by GillBates0 on Tuesday July 29, 2025 @04:50AM (#65552410) Attached to: Distorted Sound of the Early Universe Suggests We Are Living In a Giant Void

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lol recursively

The phrase "lol recursively" can relate to various contexts, but one interesting interpretation comes from programming and internet culture, especially demonstrated by a recursive function involving the phrase "LOL."

There is a common programming puzzle where a recursive function called `lol(n)` generates nested strings like:

- lol(1) â' "One more LOL and Iâ(TM)m out"
- lol(2) â' "One more One more LOL and Iâ(TM)m out and Iâ(TM)m out"
- lol(3) â' "One more One more One more LOL and Iâ(TM)m out and Iâ(TM)m out and Iâ(TM)m out"

This function builds a phrase by nesting the structure "One more ... and Iâ(TM)m out" n times around the base string "LOL." It is an example of how recursion can construct repetitively nested expressions by calling itself with a decremented counter until a base case is reached. There are solutions using recursion and other efficient approaches for this puzzle shared on programming forums like StackOverflow[5].

Aside from this, recursion broadly refers to functions or systems where the output depends on recursive calls or repeated self-invocation, and it is used in computer science to solve problems that can be broken down into similar subproblems[7][9].

If you meant something else by "lol recursively," such as its use in gaming (League of Legends) or another field, please clarify. But the most relevant and interesting interpretation related to "lol recursively" involves recursive string generation tied to "LOL" in programming examples[5].

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