[2026-02-01T03:44:48Z] sad_plan: no not particularly, i set this up the same way on every distro [2026-02-01T03:44:55Z] tinyramfs handles decryption of /, and /boot is not on its own partition [2026-02-01T03:45:01Z] everything inside a UKI [2026-02-01T06:36:05Z] testing kirc [2026-02-01T06:39:43Z] i need name ideas for my software house [2026-02-01T06:40:00Z] something that resembles dark, obscure, minimalism, dark ages [2026-02-01T06:40:12Z] chatgpt is sucking my souul [2026-02-01T07:55:08Z] software house? [2026-02-01T08:06:25Z] that's the way the call it here [2026-02-01T08:06:35Z] its like a group of developers that develop specific things [2026-02-01T08:06:47Z] the current website is at https://ditko.vercel.app [2026-02-01T08:07:19Z] i chose ditko but we'll rename as i said [2026-02-01T08:26:57Z] Hi, how are you doing? [2026-02-01T08:28:34Z] It looks like mid hasn't been around for a while, so I would like to take the initiative in filling up today's chatlog. [2026-02-01T08:28:42Z] I have a question if you don't mind. [2026-02-01T08:28:47Z] Genuine question. Because of how niche and time-consuming what we're doing is, there is barely any professional application of the experience we get from building kiss-like systems. Still, it is uncommon for people who spend so much time working on their computers to have non-SWE-adjacent jobs, even if they may believe in "open hardware and software" as a base requirement like Dylan does. So, are we a bunch of poor computer-enthusiasts by default (ignorin [2026-02-01T08:28:47Z] generational wealth) or are there people among us working in senior roles in big tech or even entry-level at quant or traditional finance? In the latter case, do you automatically become an AI-loving, efficiency-maxing "regular person" who certainly overworks and has little to no interest in this "linux or minimalism stuff" because it has no possible contribution towards future income, which makes it a waste of time? In my question's essence, I am wonderi [2026-02-01T08:28:47Z] if you're locked into a certain modest lifestyle should you choose to pursue your interest in minimal and open systems instead of trying to build the next "impressive" agentic-AI HFT bot? [2026-02-01T08:52:21Z] that's a very interesting question... [2026-02-01T08:58:36Z] i just asked that in a discord server of c/cpp, let's see what they respond [2026-02-01T09:02:11Z] "Yes, but the professional appliances are sparse. Very sparse. So actually no." [2026-02-01T09:04:54Z] "You could definitely bring what you learn / believe in into your job, but I think most jobs that additionally pay well will be your average tech job making use of modern age bloated solutions." [2026-02-01T09:26:07Z] Thanks, so it would be financially more viable to curb one's obsession with minimalism and "excellent C practices" especially early in their career. [2026-02-01T09:26:30Z] just become familiar with both sides of the fence [2026-02-01T09:26:40Z] skills from both are useful for both [2026-02-01T10:03:53Z] the world need more people like us. please do not become a clone of people you wouldn't like to be. [2026-02-01T10:06:05Z] discord devs for instance might not even know what dependencies their software use [2026-02-01T10:06:12Z] But you wouldn't have as many job opportunities then. [2026-02-01T10:06:35Z] as kris_ said, just become familiar with both sides of the fence [2026-02-01T10:07:08Z] you dont need to be as dumb as a windows user just because you use windows [2026-02-01T10:07:25Z] a lot of spiritual shit goes down in the kisslinux vrc [2026-02-01T10:08:14Z] vrc? [2026-02-01T10:08:17Z] vrc? [2026-02-01T10:08:17Z] irc [2026-02-01T10:08:45Z] These may be important points of consideration for those early in their career. [2026-02-01T10:08:52Z] for a moment i thought kiss has a vrc room or whatever it's called [2026-02-01T10:09:05Z] i had lost my mind [2026-02-01T10:10:52Z] kris_: I doubt it's possible to do both. On this side, you spend plenty of time learning the ins and outs of what you build, whereas people grind leetcode and participate in algorithm competitions for the most sought after job opportunities. [2026-02-01T10:11:03Z] Guest22 just don't become a person who accepts whatever that's given, be hungry for more and better software, do not accept the bloat the world gives you, do better and look for better. but learn to understand not all situation you can reject what you get. working in companies you cant deside things on your own [2026-02-01T10:13:37Z] Guest22 remember you're a human, just like Dylan did, you need time to process things and rest. If you think you're overthinking too much take a rest and come back to it later. You don't need to focus on all at once, you can work on something today and another thing tomorrow. You could take one day of your weeks to learn about KISS-related things and in the rest study about docker or whatever they do today [2026-02-01T10:20:28Z] gotta go, cya later [2026-02-01T10:29:16Z] I'm very new, only a couple of hours to this community, but I think I have a small viewpoint to give. I think the good will float the top. Slowly but surelyi'm not very technical and now I use Linux only for window management, neovim, and Emacs. A good solution is really likely to some day cut catch attention. And Linux is an absolute mess. And if someone is capable to dig through it, he is valuable. For my first computer, I [2026-02-01T10:29:17Z] installed astixlinux and Luke Smith's LARBS. Mind you, before that, I only use computers for watching YouTube and on my moms macOS latop to make presentations for school. I never played video games in my childhood so knowing even that there is a safe file and what to do it was only myth and legend. Then four years ago I Googled "how to learn computers" and now I strongly feel Linux learned people are important. [2026-02-01T10:30:02Z] Sorry for English. It's my second language. [2026-02-01T11:01:48Z] I'm not surs how it looks for you but my question seems to be broken in the chatlogs due to its length and the order of messages appear to be messed up. Please read "generational wealth..." after "(ignoring" and then the other message. [2026-02-01T11:05:12Z] s/appear/appears [2026-02-01T11:11:28Z] Well, it sounds like a question bordering on asking about happiness. And we need to remember that things and jobs can make us very joyous, but they are unable by their type to make us happy, to bring us happiness. By all means, only a person has this quality. So by being in this chat you are more working towards it than by taking these jobs opportunities. But there is a small catch. You cannot judge a human value by its [2026-02-01T11:11:28Z] capability to interact with others or individualism. That's a fallacy. [2026-02-01T11:14:56Z] It is shown in literature, by the way that a recipe for happiness or value in life is to consistently do two or three things in the same place with the same people for a very long time. [2026-02-01T11:17:37Z] So, thing about Linux minimalism is that it's missing same place and same time spend in community so it can only go so far in bringing you happiness and value. [2026-02-01T11:20:13Z] I know it's a strong position from my part, but [2026-02-01T11:21:03Z] strongly against relativism and nominalism. But in favor of realism. [2026-02-01T11:21:45Z] Sorry miss type: I'm strongly against... [2026-02-01T11:24:22Z] Mabye I'm to medieval in my thinking by splitting a hair in four. But I'm certain of it. [2026-02-01T11:27:49Z] Or maybe I'm just young and still trying to beat some values into my head. [2026-02-01T21:50:59Z] Sorry, I didn't meant it at all, but last two messages, now that I read them out noud a demeaning. Cocky. It wasn't me intent