[earnmyturns]

My Mac and Linux systems get Midnight Commander installed first thing. it's very similar to Total Commander except it runs in a terminal window, with mouse support.

Commander ONE Pro here.

 

[earnmyturns]

Had three of these 1130's that I had to maintain back in the early 70's...OMG!



Back in the day we used these computers and others (1800 series) with core memory to test semiconductor memory chips and modules... ran millions of test patterns into memory for quality assurance and functionality.

Did you enjoy fixing paper tape parity errors with Scotch tape and punch chaff?

 

[earnmyturns]

The reason Digital MADE the DEC-System 10 (and 20) 36 bits, is because of LISP requirements for memory addressing… the 18 bits were a perfect fit. Critical functions in LISP could be implemented basically in the core instruction set (especially with all the Half-word instructions in Macro-10/20).

I *loved* that instruction set -- that is, until our AI programs started needing a bit more memory and we could not garbage-collect ourselves out of trouble.

 

[Ripper2860]

And tonight's Jazz recommendation is...

** I'll try to get another up tomorrow, but not sure if I'll be able. Depends on how long our board meeting runs.

 

[Barnstormer13]

That's doable with other languages too, as my intro CS students 20 years ago discovered

Undoubtedly true. In my fairly limited experience programming, I’ve come to the opinion that data structures change, but everything else eventually boils down to the same set of instructions.

I will say that taking programming classes was a humbling experience. By far the most time intensive homework of all my classes, even compared to subjects such as quantum physics, relativity, compressible (supersonic) fluid flow and system science mathematics.

 

[earnmyturns]

Since we are doing desks... Personal Mac, work Mac, headphone gear (including MJ3 top left)

 

[artur9]

Maybe this one.

That's beautiful!

Mine would have to be made all of that red wood to cover up all the accidents I have. What is that red wood?

My family barely trusts me with a spoon these days.

 

[Timster]

No really visible Schiit in my "office" photo, but the Vidar is off to the left atop a dual 10" Isobarik Sub.
There is also a black Magni build into the headphone stand behind the laptop, although no headphones on display currently.

I do however have :
- VU Meters
- Cats and Dogs (see the mousepad)
- Some woodwork by me
- Speakers by me
- Newish Keyboard and Mouse
- Spinny backup drives 8TB
- Schiit Happened Open on a second screen

I'll do better with the lack of booze, although the two canisters, empty, in the back left are Don Papa Rum from the Philippines.

 

[Balthazar B]

Gratuitous cat photo to replace a mangled post I mistakenly saved.

 

[Paladin79]

That's beautiful!

Mine would have to be made all of that red wood to cover up all the accidents I have. What is that red wood?

My family barely trusts me with a spoon these days.

That is blood wood as best I recall, sometimes it is deep red, sometimes yellow and red. That is a chromium Japanese Damascus steel. Regular high carbon steel would rust in the northern Florida South Georgia clime, even while sitting in a drawer. I think through such things. The light wood in the handle is spalted maple, as is the center of the charcuterie board. Sam is a great friend and I tried to make something special.
More bloodwood stripes, IMHO it can be overpowering if too much is used.

 

[artur9]

That is blood wood as best I recall, sometimes it is deep red, sometimes yellow and red. ... Sam is a great friend and I tried to make something special.

Blood wood, how appropriate!

IMO, you succeeded amazingly.

There's a Stuff You Should Know about Damascus steel. I didn't hear it, wife did and now refers to it as "the steel with waves in it" or "wavy steel"

 

[Senex49]

I notice the distinct lack of "order from and drive to Treehouse and pick up beer" in your list of to-dos... Geez, man! Our kid went to two Unis in CT, and Treehouse was on her list every time I showed up. Welcome to the bank of Dad...

Treehouse. I have never been there. A guy I do business with says he goes there with his wife to get beer and they both love it. Now I shall have to look into it more seriously.

 

[Whazzzup]

Gonna need to hear the full story behind that DiMaggio / Williams signed photo…

No big story, just a little mid life crisis I guess with a dose of ocd and sports mem collection. There’s lots of cool stuff just in that photo. 2010 team canada complete team signed goalie mask, or how bout when Gretzky beat Geordie Howe all time point total and signed by Wayne, Gordie, Walter, and Janet Gretzky.

I'm more interested in the Maurice Richard photo. My uncle played in the NHL back in the day...well, lots of days ago. And he played with the Rocket on the Canadiens over 3 seasons ('47-'50) during the course of his long career.

Concerning Maurice Richard that’s his 40 in 40 photo with forum net, but got a few signed Maurice including 1 of 9 sports illustrated sport covers…..oh signed jersey as well. Thank goodness I ran out of wall space….

 

[Barnstormer13]

Another of my hobbies as well of course. I am shocked @bcowen never asked me for a tiger maple version.

Beautiful. I’ve been thinking I need a bigger heat treat oven for the steel. Unless I go carbon steel I’m limited to about 10 inches total steel length- see below for carbon steel example.

Handle in progress:

 

[Paladin79]

Blood wood, how appropriate!

IMO, you succeeded amazingly.

There's a Stuff You Should Know about Damascus steel. I didn't hear it, wife did and now refers to it as "the steel with waves in it" or "wavy steel"

Layered steel might be more appropriate but I understand the description. I should build you a little something with bloodwood, you were more than kind with the bourbon you sent me. Perhaps a bread board.