MurphyA/hacker-news huggingface dataset:
by ValdikSS | 2026-01-12 00:20:39+00:00
>It is where I attach a debugger, it is where I install iotop and use it for the first time. It is where I cat out mysterious /proc and /sys values to discover exotic things about cgroups I only learned about 5 minutes prior in obscure system documentation.

It is, SSH is indeed the tool for that, but that's because until recently we did not have better tools and interfaces.

Once you try newer tools, you don't want to go back.

Here's the example of my fairly recent debug session:

- Network is really slow on the home server, no idea why
- Try to just reboot it, no changes
- Run kernel perf, check the flame graph
- Kernel spends A LOT of time in nf_* (netfilter functions, iptables)
- Check iptables rules
- sshguard has banned 13000 IP addresses in its table
- Each network packet travels through all the rules
- Fix: clean the rules/skip the table for established connections/add timeouts

You don't need debugging facilities for many issues. You need observability and tracing.

Instead of debugging the issue for tens of minutes at least, I just used observability tool which showed me the path in 2 minutes.
by consumer451 | 2026-01-12 00:21:06+00:00
> and punishing any malicious attempt at doing this would be swift

Is this a joke? Graffiti is now punishable and enforced by whom exactly? Who decides what constitutes an illegal image? How do you catch them? What if vision-only FSD sees a city-sanctioned brick building's mural as an actual sunset?

So you agree that all we need is AGI and human-equal sensors for Tesla-style FSD, but wait... plus some "swift" enforcement force for illegal murals? I love this, I have had heath issues recently, and I have not laughed this hard for a while. Thank you.

Hell, at the last "Tesla AI Day," Musk himself said ~"FSD basically requires AGI" - so he is well aware.
by Lammy | 2026-01-12 00:21:50+00:00
Yeah that is also true. I have had that experience with certain CD-ROMs (maybe like two or three ever but has happened) on my PowerBook 2400c. If the authoring machine had a higher display resolution than my machine, and the author had the writable disc image's window open to a place outside my screen resolution, and the window positions got saved to the DesktopDB/DesktopDF, and the DesktopDB/DesktopDF got written to the CD-ROM, then it would open in the position outside my screen resolution every time my own DesktopDB/DesktopDF got erased. One particular artist's CD-ROM is completely outside of it which annoys me every time.

Relevant TA: https://web.archive.org/web/20090625152558/http://support.ap...
by bitwize | 2026-01-12 00:22:50+00:00
> The great thing about working with LLMs is that you don't need people skills, even though managing them is a loose imitation of that.

The great thing about working with LLMs, from a business perspective—or at least the promise—is that you, as a programmer/software engineer, don't need to be building the software at all. A director on the business side could be telling the agents what to do just as they would tell a development division within the company, see it done with far less pushback and at far less cost, and stay focused on their business responsibilities like devising or implementing organizational strategy to align core competencies and achieve synergy. So again, programmers will need to transition to becoming businesspeople in order to keep their relevance within the company.
by emanoj | 2026-01-12 00:23:07+00:00
Hey, yes - for now, that’s true.

I made it account-based mainly because the writing is autosaved and tied to a single surface, and I wanted people to be able to come back to it later without exporting or managing files.

That said, I completely get the hesitation. A no-account “scratchpad” mode is something I’ve thought about, and feedback like this helps me decide what to build next. I will get to work on this and let you know when finished :) Appreciate you calling it out.
by eek2121 | 2026-01-12 00:23:36+00:00
So full disclosure, I haven't watched the video, and I've already seen some couple comments since I always take a brief scan before I do.

That being said: The thing about soda that most people get wrong is the level of fizz. Nothing is comparable to commercial soda just based off that. So, when you start off from a lower level baseline of "your fizz" < "their fizz", and add in recipe differences...well, it'll be a fun watch, regardless.

Small edit on this: They used a soda stream, which definitely doesn't add as much carbonation as commercial equipment does. Based only upon that, the taste profile will end up different for most, and despite all the science involved, it will lead to the over use of other flavors to compensate. Respectable try, however. He should sell premixed stuff on his website, although I imagine that is a regulatory nightmare, given that some of the stuff he used isn't food grade.
by d1l | 2026-01-12 00:23:40+00:00
Fuck, my wife got a notice that she would have to increase her iCloud storage so last week began the process of ordering a backup of all her pictures so I could get them off iCloud and organized on some drives at home. We got 12 zips of the pictures along with csv's and some metadata, and I literally just finished iterating on the script to sort them into year-based folders and convert all the HEIC shit into JPG. It's running literally right now.

Guess I should've searched harder!
by kyboren | 2026-01-12 00:24:00+00:00
I think that depends very much on targeting discipline. If the bombs are surgically striking key regime figures and sites, hampering C2, reducing the regime's total conspiratorial power, and increasing latency in the regime's OODA loop, I imagine protestors would welcome the help. The mullahs have taken the people of Iran hostage and their goons are out on the streets killing protestors. Israel or the US metaphorically sniping the guns out of their hands would be a judicious and IMO proper application of military force.

On the other hand, if the bombing is indiscriminate, or has an unacceptable error rate (oopsie, those weren't IRGC command posts, they were kindergartens), then I would expect a rally-round-the-flag effect. If the sniper misses and hits the hostage, well... people are going to be unhappy.
by fao_ | 2026-01-12 00:24:20+00:00
> Try using it on something you just want to exist, not something you want to build or are interested in understanding.

I don't get any enjoyment from "building something without understanding" — what would I learn from such a thing? How could I trust it to be secure or to not fall over when i enter a weird character? How can I trust something I do not understand or have not read the foundations of? Furthermore, why would I consider myself to have built it?

When I enter a building, I know that an engineer with a degree, or even a team of them, have meticulously built this building taking into account the material stresses of the ground, the fault lines, the stresses of the materials of construction, the wear amounts, etc.

When I make a program, I do the same thing. Either I make something for understanding, OR I make something robust to be used. I want to trust the software I'm using to not contain weird bugs that are difficult to find, as best as I can ensure that. I want to ensure that the code is clean, because code is communication, and communication is an art form — so my code should be clean, readable, and communicative about the concepts that I use to build the thing. LLMs do not assure me of any of this, and the actively hamstring the communication aspect.

Finally, as someone surrounded by artists, who has made art herself, the "doing of it" has been drilled into me as the "making". I don't get the enjoyment of making something, because I wouldn't have made it! You can commission a painting from an artist, but it is hubris to point at a painting you bought or commissioned and go "I made that". But somehow it is acceptable to do this for LLMs. That is a baffling mindset to me!
by thrownawaysz | 2026-01-12 00:24:43+00:00
I went down the self host route some years ago but once critical problems hit I realized that beyond a simple NAS it can be a very demanding hobby.

I was in another country when there was a power outage at home. My internet went down, the server restart but couldn't reconnect anymore because the optical network router also had some problems after the power outage. I could ask my folks to restart, and turn on off things but nothing more than that. So I couldn't reach my Nextcloud instance and other stuff. Maybe an uninterruptible power supply could have helped but the more I was thinking about it after just didn't really worth the hassle anymore. Add a UPS okay. But why not add a dual WAN failover router for extra security if the internet goes down again? etc. It's a bottomless pit (like most hobbies tbh)

Also (and that's a me problem maybe) I was using Tailscale but I'm more "paranoid" about it nowadays. Single point of failure service, US-only SSO login (MS, Github, Apple, Google), what if my Apple account gets locked if I redeem a gift card and I can't use Tailscale anymore? I still believe in self hosting but probably I want something even more "self" to the extremes.
by dkdcio | 2026-01-12 00:24:50+00:00
that’s not what I said. you honestly seem like you just want to argue about stuff (e.g. not elaborating on the “no” when I basically repeated and agreed with what you said). and you seem to consistently miss my point (in the second part of your response; I’m saying these non-deterministic neural networks are already widespread in industry with these regulations, and it’s fine. they can be explained despite your repeated assertions they cannot be. also the entire point on CPUs which you may have noticed I dropped from my responses because you seemed distracted arguing about it). this is not productive and we’re both clearly stubborn, glhf
by robrain | 2026-01-12 00:25:29+00:00
Pleased that I'm not alone. The comments here suggest that I should just bin my Mac and buy a Linux-capable machine instead since MacOS is now "unusable", "heinous", "diabolical", "worst OS EVER".

I updated, carried on enjoying the best desktop experience (IMHO). It's not perfect, but was and remains better than the alternatives for me. Very little "struggle".
by CamperBob2 | 2026-01-12 00:25:33+00:00
No, LIDAR is relatively trivial to render immune to interference from other LIDARs. Look at how dozens of GPS satellites share the same frequency without stepping on each others' toes, for instance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_code

Like GPS, LIDAR can be jammed or spoofed by intentional actors, of course. That part's not so easy to hand-wave away, but someone who wants to screw with road traffic will certainly have easier ways to do it.
by jelling | 2026-01-12 00:25:51+00:00
I didn’t like studying chemistry at all when I was your age. But I also didn’t like physics until I took a class thar focused on it in a practical way. So definitely listen to your interests but perhaps you’ll find a better on-ramp to chemistry if you focus on food chemistry or something else more pragmatic.

But cheers for showing support to high quality science content on YT. Appreciation is a great instinct to nurture.
by frumplestlatz | 2026-01-12 00:26:02+00:00
Imagine believing this is a gotcha; not that anyone else has followed this thread this far, but if they have, I'd point them to your original posts about "boots on the neck" and this being the rise of a new nazism.

And no, we're no longer engaging in debate with those who do not engage earnestly or honestly, but who instead foment violence and call it protest. On that note, have a nice day and next few years.
by visarga | 2026-01-12 00:26:03+00:00
You don't just code with AI, you provide 2 things

1. a detailed spec, result of your discussions with the agent about work, when it gets it you ask the agent to formalize it into docs

2. an extensive suite of tests to cover every angle; the tests are generated, but your have to ensure their quality, coverage and depth

I think, to make a metaphor, that specs are like the skeleton of the agent, tests are like the skin, while the agent itself is the muscle and cerebellum, and you are the PFC. Skeleton provides structure and decides how the joints fit, tests provide pain and feedback. The muscle is made more efficient between the two.

In short the new coding loop looks like: "spec -> code -> test, rinse and repeat"
by data-ottawa | 2026-01-12 00:26:14+00:00
I don't know why it's so laggy when you open it. First time you open and scroll it jitters and not all app icons are loaded, so they kind of chunk and overlap.

You get worse icon pop-in if you add your app folder with grid view to the dock. These aren't stored on the network, so it's baffling they take so long to load the icons.
by conz | 2026-01-12 00:26:41+00:00
Re: "if you want Linux to win with non-experts, it needs to target being a better experience for non-experts than the alternatives"

I agree in broad terms, but let me re-capitulate this. Which OS do you think would offer a better experience for non-experts when installing on bare-metal? By my reckoning, Windows is a nightmare to install afresh on random hardware, and MacOS wont work on most-all random hardware. Users think that Windows is easier because they almost never have to install it from scratch.

Also, do you factor in the ever-increasing nuisances (AI, ads, spyware)[0][1][2][4] that Microsoft and Apple are injecting into their operating systems, and the move towards digital sovereignty which is accelerating in every nation outside of the US in any computation of what is a 'better experience'?

[0]https://au.pcmag.com/migrated-15175-windows-10/104927/micros...
[1]https://www.techradar.com/news/is-windows-11-spying-on-you-n...
[2]https://www.itnews.com.au/news/apple-delays-image-scanning-f...
[4]https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/microslop-infuriat...
by trinsic2 | 2026-01-12 00:26:45+00:00
I have been thinking about Aaron lately. In 2012 Aaron was instrumental in helping to defeat the SOPA and PIPA bills. The [internet went black](https://freedom.press/issues/sopa-protest-10-years-later/) causing a tidal wave of backlash so strong that the bill's backers had to withdraw the legislation.

Today we really need this kind of activism. We need people hammering the phones, turning their websites black, more than ever. We have the far right willing push forward authoritarian agendas, that attempt to silence peoples speech, the people behind trump are using these powers to kill and stir up aggression. There are more abuses to people's lives then ever. We have technologies like AI that are being developed in secret, all of its progress being pushed forward that is going to cause costs to rise, put more load on our power grids. The financials beind the investment is putting a strain on obtaining parts for General Computing. We have social media algorithms that manipulate people choices.

We have to start reigning in this power, put pressure on your representatives to end Citizens United and we need to enforce anti-trust.
by shoarek | 2026-01-12 00:27:16+00:00
Over the last two years I spent a surprising amount of time analyzing XSD files to understand regulatory changes in financial reporting. It was repetitive, painful, and unnecessarily manual.

In the past two months I built https://xsdviewer.com
to make working with XML Schemas simpler: visual structure, navigation, diffing, and faster understanding of what actually changed between versions.

Right now I am iterating on new features and performance improvements. If you regularly work with XSDs or XML based standards and have ideas, pain points, or feature requests, I would love to hear them.
by irishcoffee | 2026-01-12 00:27:55+00:00
> The bigger problem I have with this, is the logical conclusion is to use “distroless” operating system images with vmlinuz, an init, and the minimal set of binaries and filesystem structure you need for your specific deployment, and rarely do I see anyone actually doing this.

In the few jobs I’ve had over 20 years, this is common in the embedded space, usually using yocto. Really powerful, really obnoxious tool chain.
by simonw | 2026-01-12 00:27:59+00:00
Prompt one:

imagine a game, like Galaxians but using tractor trailers,
and as a first person shooter. Three.js in index.html

Result: https://gisthost.github.io/?771686585ef1c7299451d673543fbd5d

Prompt two:

No, let's try it again with an army of bagpipers.

Result: https://gisthost.github.io/?60e18b32de6474fe192171bdef3e1d91

I'll be honest, the bagpiper 3D models were way better than I expected! That game's a bit too hard though, you have to run sideways pretty quickly to avoid being destroyed by incoming fire.

Here's the full transcript: https://gisthost.github.io/?73536b35206a1927f1df95b44f315d4c
by bitwize | 2026-01-12 00:30:06+00:00
What you describe is from the "pets" era of server deployment, and we are now deep into the "cattle" era. Train yourself on destroying and redeploying, and building observability into the stack from the outset, rather than managing a server through ssh. Every shop you go to professionally is going to work like this. Eventually, Linux desktops will work like this also, especially with all the work going into systemd to support movable home directories, immutable OS images with modular updates, and so forth.
by threethirtytwo | 2026-01-12 00:30:07+00:00
Singer invented the term "neurodiversity".

Also note that scientists and doctors are no longer on the frontlines of the change that's sweeping across society. It's activists who realize that identity and community is more important than cold logical arguments.

>Pretending like all your problems are societies fault won't actually change who you are or reduce your symptoms.

No, I don't pretend it's societies fault that I am who I am. It's societies fault for not being inclusive of who I am and not completely normalizing my condition so I feel included.
by danpalmer | 2026-01-12 00:30:09+00:00
My push back isn't really on the possibility, it's on the irony. Self hosting is for many an ideological act that's about reducing dependencies on big tech, removing surveillance, etc. LLMs are essentially the antithesis of this.

If you're self hosting for other reasons then that's fine. I self host media for various reasons, but I also give all my email/calendar/docs/photos over to a big tech company because I'm not motivated by that aspect.
by sudonem | 2026-01-12 00:31:19+00:00
I got tired of fighting to keep Fusion running in wine so now Fusion is literally the only reason I maintain a windows partition to dual boot into. I hate that.

I’m no longer using it professionally so I could explore other options but FreeCAD kinda sucks (I will die on that hill), and OnShape offers the choice between my designs to be publicly visible, or a subscription that assumes I have a corporate expense account makes it not viable. (I don’t mind paying for good tools but there has to be a middle ground).

If Autodesk ever ported Fusion to Linux… I’d probably pay for a subscription just out of sheer elation ha.
Show HN: Built a course on buying small businesses – validating demand
by boring_million | 2026-01-12 00:31:39+00:00
I've spent the last few years evaluating hundreds of small business acquisitions – the boring kind that actually make money. Laundromats, clinics, newsletters, micro-SaaS, e-commerce stores. Businesses making $2k-$10k/month that sell for $20k-$500k.

What I keep seeing: tons of people want to buy these businesses, but they don't know where to start. They see listings on Flippa or Acquire and either (a) assume they're all scams, or (b) bid without knowing how to evaluate if the financials are real.

So I built a course teaching the full process: where to find deals, how to evaluate financials, what questions to ask during due diligence, how to structure the deal, and how to close without getting burned.

It's targeted at people who have capital ($10k-$500k) but don't want to spend 3 years building from scratch. The idea is: buy something that already works, skip the startup grind.

Pricing at $197 for 6 modules + evaluation templates. Landing page is live, but I haven't built the full course yet – testing if there's real demand first.

Here's what I'm genuinely curious about from HN:

1. Is "buying a business" something people actually want to do, or do they just like the idea of it?

2. Does $197 feel reasonable for this, or am I way off?

3. What would make you trust a course like this vs. assuming it's another "passive income" scam?

4. If you have thought about buying a small business before, what was your biggest pain points or curiosities?

Link: smalldealschool.com

I built this in a weekend, so the design is minimal – focused on validation over polish. Would appreciate honest feedback from people who've thought about buying a business.
by lifetimerubyist | 2026-01-12 00:31:45+00:00
UBI will never happen because the people in power done want it.

Who is going to control AI? The people in power obviously. The will buy all of the computers so running models locally will no longer be feasible. In case it hasn’t been obvious that this is already happening. It will only get worse.

They will not let themselves be taxed.

But who will buy the things the people in power produce if nobody has a job?

This is how civilization collapses.
by Imustaskforhelp | 2026-01-12 00:32:31+00:00
I don't know but I recently drank coca cola which my brother ordered and then after a few days, I decided to drink diet coca cola because I was discussing it with my brother and he mentioned that diet and normal coke are the same price and I started wondering if there are negative effects to normal coke and not much for diet coke and they both are same price and I am drinking it for the taste, then diet coke makes the most sense so I decided to order it

Not sure if its just me though but after drinking both diet coke and normal coke the taste gap between diet coke and normal coke felt really huge to me.

You mention about Dr pepper and how strikingly similar Dr Pepper zero is, what are some other drinks which have a genuinely similar.

But now realizing this, I think that there is a difference between diet, zero and normal variants, this is the first time I am discovering this. Time to drink coke zero and coke but the winters are really cold so I might have to wait this winter season
by drnick1 | 2026-01-12 00:33:04+00:00
> but there are still a million other pitfalls to fall in to if you are not a full time system admin.

Pro tip: After you configure a new service, review the output of ss -tulpn. This will tell you what ports are open. You should know exactly what each line represents, especially those that bind on 0.0.0.0 or [::] or other public addresses.

The pitfall that you mentioned (Docker automatically punching a hole in the firewall for the services that it manages when an interface isn't specified) is discoverable this way.
by kgdiem | 2026-01-12 00:33:16+00:00
I feel the same way often but I find it to be very similar to coding. Whether coding or prompting when I’m doing rote, boring work I find it tedious. When I am solving a hard problem or designing something interesting I am engaged.

My app is fairly mature with well established patterns, etc. When I’m adding “just CRUD” as part of a feature it’s very tedious to prompt agents, reviewing code, rinse & repeat. Were I actually writing the code by hand I would probably be less productive and just as bored/unsatisfied.

I spent a decent amount of time today designing a very robust bulk upload API (compliance fintech, lots of considerations to be had) for customers who can’t do a batch job. When it was finished I was very pleased with the result and had performance tests and everything.