Ajen
@Ajen@sh.itjust.works
- Comment on 18% of people running Nextcloud don't know what database they are using 1 week ago:
Besides RAM, what resources do for think you’re saving? Not CPU cycles or IO ops, because you’re processing the same amount of DB queries either way. Not power consumption, since that isn’t affected by RAM utilization. Maybe disc space? But that’s even cheaper than RAM.
Or more importantly: the extent to which you can self-host out of sheer luck and ignorance like you suggest is very limited. If you don’t want to engage with a minimum amount of configuration, you might bump into security issues (a much broader and complex subject) long before any of the above has a material impact.
You’re mischaracterizing what I said. My point is that running multiple DB processes on a server isn’t going to have a significant impact on system load, if all other factor are kept constant.
- Comment on 18% of people running Nextcloud don't know what database they are using 1 week ago:
You seem to be obsessed with optimising one resource at the expense of others. Time is a limited resource, and even if it only takes 5 minutes to configure all of your containers to share a single db backend (it will take longer than that even if you just have 2), you’re only going to save a few MB of RAM. And since RAM costs roughly $2.5/GB (0.25 cents/MB) your time would have to be worth very little for this to be worthwhile.
On the other hand, if you’re doing it to learn more about computers then it might be worthwhile. This is a community of hobbiests, after all…
- Comment on xkcd #3138: Dimensional Lumber Tape Measure 1 week ago:
No, this comic is about nominal vs actual lumber size. Both tapes are imperial.
- Comment on 18% of people running Nextcloud don't know what database they are using 1 week ago:
Neither, I’m trying to explain that you don’t need to know the implementation details of the software running on your server to backup the entire thing.
- Comment on 18% of people running Nextcloud don't know what database they are using 1 week ago:
Where are you getting that from? The fastest and easiest way to back up any server is a full filesystem backup, especially if you’re using something like zfs or btrfs.
- Comment on 18% of people running Nextcloud don't know what database they are using 1 week ago:
I’m saying this based on real world experience: after a certain point you start to see deminishing returns when optimizing a system, and you’re better off focusing your efforts elsewhere. For most applications, customizing containerized services to share databases is far past that point.
- Comment on 18% of people running Nextcloud don't know what database they are using 1 week ago:
Do you have the data to back that up? Have you measured how much of an impact on system load and power consumption having 2 separate DB processes has?
Roughly the same amount of work is being done by the CPU if you split your DBs between 2 servers or just use one. There might be a slight increase in memory usage, but that would only matter in a few niche applications and wouldn’t affect environmental impact.
- Comment on 18% of people running Nextcloud don't know what database they are using 1 week ago:
For most applications the overhead of running a second DB server is negligible.
- Comment on 18% of people running Nextcloud don't know what database they are using 1 week ago:
I write software for a living, and have worked with all 3 database options in the past. I don’t know what DB backend my nextcloud server is using, nor do I care.
- Comment on No colors anymore, I want them to turn black 1 week ago:
Also covered by countless bands from every genre.
(not a complaint)
- Comment on Children as young as 11 tempted to try betting after being ‘flooded’ by celebrity endorsement 1 week ago:
We shouldn’t refuse to take action just because we don’t have a perfect understanding of the problem.
- Comment on this is exactly what copper would say 4 weeks ago:
No, it’s a little more nuanced than that.
- Comment on this is exactly what copper would say 4 weeks ago:
No, check ebay if you don’t believe me. It’s not exactly plentiful, but there are enough contractors with several hundred/thousand feet left over from big jobs who are selling it for wholesale or less. It’s not like you can recycle it, and splicing is unreliable without tools that cost as much as a car, so if you’ve got a partial spool you need to get rid of you’ll probably have to sell it at a loss.
- Comment on DissolvPCB enables fully recyclable 3D-printed circuit boards with liquid metal conductors 5 weeks ago:
You might be able to coat them, but for long term applications I think you’d be better off etching FR4. This sounds like a huge breakthrough for low cost rapid prototyping, though.
- Comment on MD = oMega Dumbass 5 weeks ago:
Elevation (really the force of gravity) has an effect on time, so that’s technically only true at sea level.
- Comment on This boomer couple would be hit with $700,000 tax bill if they sold their mansion 5 weeks ago:
The first $500k is taxed at a lower rate, so they’re actually be making more than that on the sale.
- Comment on Southern USA core. 5 weeks ago:
Roll tide.
- Comment on Warren Buffett Said Buying 'Distressed' Homes With 30-Year Mortgages And Renting Them Out Might Be The 'Most Attractive' Investment Available 1 month ago:
Most upper-middle class people are also looking for good investment opportunities. I’m talking about people who might have a net worth of far less than a million dollars. Let alone a billion.
- Comment on Warren Buffett Said Buying 'Distressed' Homes With 30-Year Mortgages And Renting Them Out Might Be The 'Most Attractive' Investment Available 1 month ago:
Wow, very misleading article. Buffet said those things in 2012, right as the economy was starting to recover from the fear recession. Things are very different now.
- Comment on Mastercard release a statement about game stores, payment processors and adult content 1 month ago:
They’re obviously basing it on the local laws of the business and customer. That varies from each transaction to the next. They’re just saying that they don’t restrict anything that they aren’t legally required to restrict.
- Comment on YSK Employers do NOT verify your total work history unless you're applying for a government position. 1 month ago:
You aren’t thinking like a hiring manager.
- Comment on Apple sues YouTuber who leaked iOS 26’s new “Liquid Glass” software redesign 1 month ago:
The difference between this and the iPhone 4 leak might just be company policy. I’m sure Apple’s rules for handling prototypes got stricter after the first leak, so this guy probably broke more rules than the first, even if they did basically the same thing.
- Comment on Firefox is fine. The people running it are not 2 months ago:
If you have a chance to read the article, I’d highly recommend it. It directly addresses that point.
- Comment on Firefox is fine. The people running it are not 2 months ago:
The article says you should stick with Firefox. If you have time, I’d recommend reading the entire article!
- Comment on Firefox is fine. The people running it are not 2 months ago:
Did you read the article? It says Firefox is the best choice you have, and all of the criticism is directed at the organization’s leadership.
- Comment on Ok, I'll pay you the 1995 price 2 months ago:
Yep, Americans have less freedom than North Koreans because we can’t tether our phones data service to our laptops. /s
I fully support net neutrality, but there are bigger problems than not being able to tether your phone’s data plan to your laptop.
- Comment on Breaking the generational barriers 2 months ago:
I’m pretty sure everyone who says it’s gay to wipe your own ass is trolling.
- Comment on King forgot his crown 2 months ago:
By that logic, fake fundraisers and romance scams shouldn’t be illegal either.
- Comment on King forgot his crown 2 months ago:
We do - romance scams are fraud, and they’re illegal.
- Comment on I finished my 3D Printable screw design! Excellent print ability, reliable for simple use, though the head is prone to strip... can't win them all. 2 months ago:
I’ve never seen a Phillips screw get stripped without first camming out a few times.