Desktop thread time? For the first time in my life, I got a registry corruption error when I tried to boot windows, and little Eiri (yeah, I named my computers after SEL characters, I know I have it bad), decided to be a bitch and wouldn't let me fix anything, so I'm still waiting to have some bucks to buy a SATA to USB adaptor to format the HDD using Lain (netbook). So, meanwhile I decided to put the monitor to good use. Plus, the netbook has touchscreen, and even despite the shitty set up I feel so /cy/.
>>537 I've tried out most of the major distributions over the past 6 years, and my advice for the next distro to try would be either Slackware or Arch. Debian (my long-time favorite, using it right now): Ubuntu is just a fork of this, you won't find many useful differences, unless you have some very specific problems with Ubuntu. RedHat/Fedora and derivatives: Basically just more of the same, except with slightly different tools than the debian/ubuntu-based distributions. Gentoo: Being source-based, the time it takes to install new stuff quickly becomes a big hassle, especially on the desktop. Plus, its golden age is pretty much over anyway. If you want to install it simply for the experience, check out Linux From Scratch instead. Suse: Gets an honorary mention for the horrors it sent me through. You know those #Comments you see in all the config files on your Debian-derived system, helping you to get more stuff done without referring to manuals? I didn't see many of those on my SuSE system. Only the line "DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE!" at the top, requiring me to use the slow, buggy piece of shit that is YaST for absolutely everything. This was my first contact with Linux, I felt pampered when I used something else after that. Arch/Slackware: Main advantage over Ubuntu is that these are extremely simple. Easy to see through and configure by hand. When I want to change something in Debian/Ubuntu, I often have no idea how and where to even do it, because of that hugely complex system of special config files and daemons they use.
>>538 Ill second arch, I use it on all my servers. It is very friendly, and has a very good wiki and support community, but is simple enough that it doesn't hide the fact that its linux, like the more ubuntu-like distros will do. This does make getting it fully set up a bit more work, but personally I think knowing your os as well as possible is a good thing.
>>538 >>539 Thank you. I'll be looking into either slackware or arch very soon. I've got some time to spend and I'd like to get started immediately.
Let's see those desktop screen shots /cy/. This is a new laptop and finally just got Ubuntu running so its pretty empty.
>>484 text-based system monitor
>>484 Conky is the program that displays the stuff on the left-hand side in >>469
A piece of artwork by Moebius that I really enjoy. I also hate messy desktops.
How about some retro /cy/ for you? Digital: A Love Story is a game built on Python with Ren'py. It's about a hacker (you) and his love interest (Emilia), becoming embroiled in a conspiracy. Only, you know, being set in 1988, you have to dial BBS's, get longdistance codes, etc, etc. Very engaging stuff. Also lots of /cy/ touches (wintermoot, the Matrix, sysop - the Finn). Have a shot! www.scoutshonour.com/digital/
>>514 Do you know what it was built with? I think the sites for both Ren'py and RPGMaker have a list of most projects made using the software so trawl through that and you might find it.
Just downloaded it this morning, playing it now. I'm loving it so far.
>>523 here. Just finished the game. Pretty amazing stuff. Of all the games I've played, I think this one does the best job of emotionally attaching you to the characters. I felt the first "twist" in the storyline came a bit too soon, and from a somewhat unlikely source, but in the greater scheme of things it hardly matters. A fantastic game from beginning to end. Highly recommended.
Hello, /cy/. As stated in the previous thread pre-board nuke, I've finished pretty much all the classic, 'hard' sci-fi stroke cyberpunk literature we're all familiar with. Can anybody recommend material from the 'other' side of the scale - the kind that smells of worn-out tape decks and old leather jackets, and sounds like the scrape of a battered pair of trainers under indifferent neon lighting. Picture ... somewhat related; you get the idea.
I remember /apoc/ had some lovely trash movies that fitted itself, a few of which were arguably 'cyberpunk' is the loosest sense. As for poor-taste trash-future, I don't really know. Cyberpunk review pretty much deals with that because they jump on anything slightly /cy/ in the hopes it'll give them a fix.
offtopic but i saw OP's image and said wow nice buildings before noticing anything else. >_<
>>520 I lol'd. Megachan needs help.
Dump!
>>505 Thanks. It's beautiful
http://www.wimp.com/touchableholograms/
That's pretty cool, although I guess you can't actually close your hand and still feel like you're holding on to something. In other news from Japan, scientists develop decent smell sensors for robots: http://www.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/24_09.html http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20100824/k10013524121000.html
"The telescopic implant is designed to improve visual acuity by reducing the impact of the blind spot. The IMT, a device smaller than a pea, is surgically implanted into one cornea and acts to expand an incoming image onto the peripheral parts of the retina that are undamaged. Central vision is improved in one eye, while the other continues to receive information on peripheral vision for mobility and orientation." http://www.gizmag.com/eye-telescope-gets-fda-approval/15681/ Next step, mirror shades?
>Central vision is improved in one eye, while the other continues to... They have to reprogram the brain first, so it isn't confused from two different inputs.
There was an article in the latest 2600 about a guy who got an implant of a microphone in his throat so it could record his speech and stuff. He had it link up with text recognition software and everything. Next on his list were tiny speakers in his inner ear. I had no idea this kind of stuff was even happening.
I stumbled upon this video on youtube today and it just has /cy/ bleeding everywhere. A small CG shortfilm called Azureus Rising. Image related. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agk2svo7svI&feature=player_embedded
>>492 Forget the city; forget the populace; forget the character's impractical-yet-awesome weapon. The most important question is: how much time does he spend styling that hair?
>>494 He probably applies gel while free falling.
>>499 this
Another Minority Report style interface. This one is a clear film you can put onto any non-metal surface, including glass. The company that made it also has lots of other cool stuff like projectors that create interactive images on the floor and the "Optimums Concept Store" which...I'm honestly not sure exactly what it does...it seems like a high tech vending machine for digital content, focused toward cellphones. http://mashable.com/2010/08/17/displax-skin/
I rather want that now. I don't really understand the sensitivity to wind though, is that just to show off?
>>497 I would think that, if its sensitive enough, it could feel the small gusts from your hands maybe. Adding a little gesture based control to it. If not its probably just because they could or to show off like you said. Its sorta cool, even if not very practical or useful.