LogarithmicCamel

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Problematic computer in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] LogarithmicCamel@feddit.uk 2 points 4 months ago

I did run a similar test and there were no errors detected. Thanks anyway!

A New Reality Show Will Pay Cash if Players Can Convince Experts the Earth Is Flat in c/science@lemmy.world
[–] LogarithmicCamel@feddit.uk 1 points 4 months ago

You are giving them too much credit if you think they can take measurements and conduct research.

Problematic computer in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] LogarithmicCamel@feddit.uk 7 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I can sudo. Last time I looked into this, Memtest86+ version 6 was required to work with UEFI but it wasn't available for Ubuntu 22.04. Now it seems that 24.04 has it, so I might update and see if I can get the test running. Thanks for the suggestion!

Problematic computer in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] LogarithmicCamel@feddit.uk 1 points 4 months ago (6 children)

I can't run memtest unfortunately. The option isn't there and I don't have permission to boot from a USB stick.

Problematic computer in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] LogarithmicCamel@feddit.uk 6 points 4 months ago

I do have an interview scheduled, just saying...

Problematic computer in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] LogarithmicCamel@feddit.uk 2 points 4 months ago

It wouldn't affect boot though.

Problematic computer in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] LogarithmicCamel@feddit.uk 5 points 4 months ago

I just did that! Brilliant idea, thanks!

Problematic computer in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] LogarithmicCamel@feddit.uk 6 points 4 months ago

That's a good idea. If I can get it to boot today, I will check the logs, thanks!

Problematic computer in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] LogarithmicCamel@feddit.uk 5 points 4 months ago (2 children)

It's not hard to reproduce, but it's annoying that when they finally came here to check it, no problems happened. I had to bug them so much to even get them to have a look.

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Problematic computer (feddit.uk)
 

I have been using a company computer running Ubuntu 22.04. There are frequent and unexplained problems, like segmentation faults, stack errors, files disappearing, computer freezing or not booting, or turning off immediately after I turn it on. I don't know what to do. The IT staff came to my office to check the computer and said "it was all good." I am not allowed to boot from a USB stick or enter BIOS or open the case. I ran a command line memory check several times with no errors. There is an NVIDIA card, but it's running X.org and usually headless. I mostly set up tasks via SSH.

What would you do?

If Arithemtic were debated like religion in c/atheistmemes@lemmy.world
[–] LogarithmicCamel@feddit.uk 86 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I don't accept your answer. I know deep in my heart that it's 4.

Oh so that's what its for rule in c/196@lemmy.blahaj.zone
[–] LogarithmicCamel@feddit.uk 32 points 11 months ago

That example sentence would function exactly the same if it was separated by a period; nothing is gained by using a semicolon. No new information is added; you are just going to make people wonder why there is a semicolon there making the sentence less comprehensible.

FTFY. You aren't supposed to separate two independent clauses with a comma.

soil texture triangle in c/coolguides@lemmy.ca
[–] LogarithmicCamel@feddit.uk 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How come clay isn't 100% clay?

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Browsing Reddit is like Groundhog Day (feddit.uk)
 

I don't know why I decided to browse a popular sub today, r/books (logged out, I don't have an account anymore). Maybe I hoped I might learn something. As if! People make the absolute same posts over and over. Today I read a book! I read one page of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and I already know it's a masterpiece and the best book ever. I read 1984 and wow, just wow. I hate stickers in book covers. Audiobooks good. Actually audiobooks bad. I hate movie covers. The absolute same thing as yesterday, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years ago. May I remember this feeling next time I decide to browse Reddit again.

Why do old users put up with this? How can they even pretend that they haven't already read this stuff a million times before? Or are these subs 100% driven by new users and repost bots? The complete lack of new content is mind boggling.

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