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### The commenter recommends a web-based SVG tool called "svgomg" which they use regularly. They mention that it is highly customizable and effective for optimizing SVG files.

### The commenter is unsure if the infinite zoom feature on the canvas is intentional or a bug, but finds it amusing and suggests keeping it as a feature.

### The commenter expresses surprise at their post gaining attention on Hacker News over the weekend. They mention being a small company from Vancouver that creates software tools and thank the community for their positive feedback. They also offer to answer any questions.

### The commenter expresses their excitement for the current developments in retrocomputing, where powerful chips are being used in old machines for fun. They find the idea of using the old computer as a poor quality GPU to be entertaining.

### The commenter finds the use of cartridges in this project to be very cool and has often thought about the potential for expanding cartridge-based consoles. They suggest the possibility of adding an arm chip to a cartridge and using it to send h.264, and express interest in seeing how modern codecs would compress in this scenario.

### The commenter expresses their excitement for finding a unique and challenging post on Hacker News, done not for monetary gain but for the thrill of the challenge. They compare their motivation to that of George Mallory, who famously climbed Mount Everest "because it was there." They also acknowledge the effort put into the post, stating that it was necessary for someone to take on the challenge.

### The success of the iPhone can be attributed to the chaotic state of the North American cellular communications industry. Apple's deal with AT&T allowed for more freedom and innovation, unlike Android which was initially designed for operators to customize. However, this led to a poor user experience and the exclusion of carriers from making modifications to the phone has been a positive feature for end users. People often forget that developers cannot be trusted and there will always be those who take advantage of the system. This is evident in the

### The commenter has changed their opinion and now believes that native applications on smartphones were a mistake. They suggest that applications should be distributed as PWA packages to address concerns about distribution monopolies and create standardized applications that work well on different devices. They are frustrated with the current situation where some services are only available on certain devices or through certain methods, and hope for a future with more accessible and consistent applications.

### In 2016, Apple executive Eddy Cue suggested creating an iMessage app for Android, but was met with resistance from Craig Federighi who believed it would encourage families to switch to Android phones. This conversation highlights the slow response of regulators and their contribution to building barriers between different technology platforms.

### The commenter has been using Ubuntu as their primary Linux distribution for 16 years, starting during their PhD days. They switched from Ubuntu with Gnome to Xubuntu with Xfce, but still consider it Ubuntu. They spend most of their time on the terminal and prefer the gray-blue style of Xfce. Before using Linux, they had limited knowledge about computers and Linux has taught them about the inner workings of a computer. They have achieved the majority of their work as an applied mathematician using Vim

### The commenter, who works across different layers of technology, values the concept of "LTS" (long-term support) and believes it originated from their experience with Ubuntu as a child. They acknowledge the practical reasons for LTS, but personally appreciate Ubuntu for its commitment to long-term support.

### The commenter notes that in the past 20 years, the size of installer iso files has significantly increased, making it impossible to fit on a single layer DVD. They also mention that the difference in disk space usage between the default and extended selection is minimal, with the extended selection only taking up 1GB more.

### The commenter is expressing disbelief and disagreement with the idea that using "mailto:" as a form action is the correct or logical approach. They suggest that this method does not require any backend work.

### The commenter suggests that there are simpler solutions available for form submissions, such as using formsubmit.co. They also mention that Cloudflare and Netlify offer generous options for form submissions for those using free tiers for hobby projects.

### The commenter is discussing different options for setting up a backend controller in PHP that securely writes to a database when a URL is posted. They mention that option 3, which was deemed secure and headache-free, is not feasible. They question why the "sane" way, which involves using n8n to send emails, is preferred over a basic CRUD setup. They express confusion over why this solution is considered over-engineered.

### The commenter left some comments in the Mastodon subreddit, inviting others to join the conversation about the project and its wider ecosystem. They mention that the project is keeping everything 501c3, which is a solid foundation for its future. They also mention that the German status has been withdrawn, but this may just be a temporary issue. The commenter notes that there are some discussions about chosen board members on Mastodon, but they don't have a strong opinion on it. They suggest that the project

### The commenter believes that Mastodon, a social media platform, will eventually become a non-profit organization, regardless of how it is legally structured for tax purposes. This is based on the platform's growth trajectory.

### The commenter acknowledges the success of a non-profit organization, but also expresses skepticism about the potential negative effects of bureaucracy and external pressure on its operations. They cite examples of other non-profits that have faced similar challenges.

### The commenter is surprised by the result because they believed the method only involved a few additional forward passes without any meaningful state transfer.

### The commenter shares a link to a Twitter thread by the first coauthor of a paper, which provides a helpful walkthrough of the paper.

### The comment discusses a paper that explores the limitations of LLMs (large language models) and the potential risks associated with backdoors. The paper uses a theoretical model to show that LLMs are limited in their ability to express computations, and references another paper that found that LLMs can recognize certain types of problems but struggle with others. The comment also mentions the use of filler tokens and how they may not be helpful for LLMs unless the problems can be decomposed and solved in

### The commenter is pleased that Proxmox has added VMware VM imports to their product and believes this is a sign of their success, likely due to their recent purchase by Broadcom. They express their satisfaction with a sarcastic laugh.

### The commenter recently abandoned a plan to upgrade their infrastructure using VMWare due to similar issues, stating that life is too short to deal with such problems.

### The commenter recalls being an early user of VMWare in the 1990s but has since lost their license. They believe there may have been a clause for early adopters to have lifetime licenses and support. They are wondering if anyone else remembers this or if they are mistaken.

### The best way to incorporate this into a Ruby on Rails app would be to follow standard practices.

### The commenter is impressed with the product and plans to try it out. They appreciate that it focuses on solving a specific need (RAG) rather than trying to be a comprehensive framework for all aspects of AI. This approach makes the product more appealing and allows users to choose their own approach for other aspects of AI.

### The commenter congratulates Supreet on the launch of their product, Cognita, and asks for a comparison to competitors such as RAGFlow.

### The commenter is praising the original poster's explanation, but suggests that instead of using single-letter variables for axis names in einsum, it would be better to have the names attached to the arrays themselves. They compare this to the shift from machine code to structured programming, where named variables were used instead of registers. They also provide links to resources on named tensors and rainbow array algebra.

### The commenter is intrigued by the idea of an embedded DSL being used as its own programming language. They suggest that such a language could have features like syntax highlighting and auto complete, and could potentially include a type system for verifying shapes at compile time. They then pose a question about what a language made up of .ein source files for manipulating tensors would look like.

### The commenter suggests using a specific diagrams language for Einstein summation, which can be found on Google Scholar. They believe that the article they are referencing would have been better if it had included these diagrams to clarify the math being discussed. They also mention that the use of GPT in the article's introduction did not add any real value and instead obscured the math. They suggest that GPT can be useful for explaining concepts when given the proper context.

### The commenter expresses their dislike for mandatory message retention, stating that it feels like punishment for those who are more literate. They compare it to not making people under litigation holds carry around a voice recorder all day, which they see as unfair. They also question the effectiveness of a lack of messages in a case, stating that it is difficult to determine the severity of a crime without knowing the details.

### The commenter discusses how most Fortune 500 companies have email retention policies that specify when emails will be deleted. They note that while it may seem strange for companies to immediately delete emails, it is acceptable if they have a clear policy and reason for doing so. However, this does not prevent individuals from saving old emails in a separate folder.

### The commenter believes that it is crucial to protect end-to-end encryption and user-controlled communications at all costs. They argue that citizens should defend their right to communicate privately and ephemerally from government surveillance. They also express concern that if the government can force companies like Amazon to hand over communication records, they can do the same to anyone. The commenter believes that while destruction of evidence is a valid reason for legal action, private communication should not be punished. They also caution against using antitrust suits

### The commenter has had multiple experiences where people they have met online have offered to have a coffee chat, but have never followed through. They believe that these people are only saying it to make themselves feel charitable and question why they would want to talk to young adults about their non-existent careers.

### The commenter is listing the various roles and skills of Ochuko Onojakpor, including being a technical writer, CEO at GitHub, and having experience in software development, company branding, open-source, startups, LLMs, community building, starting in tech, auto care, job search, team building, resume writing, and a love for cats and coffee. They also mention that Onojakpor is the CEO at GitHub.

### The commenter, who is a senior developer, expresses a desire to mentor others but struggles with imposter syndrome. They feel that their success has been a fluke and therefore do not believe they have anything valuable to share with others.

### The commenter believes that the research on domestic cats and their response to the "cat in a box" illusion could also apply to wild cats, as they behave similarly with boxes. They provide a YouTube video as evidence and hypothesize that the illusion would translate well to wild cats.

### The commenter shares a link to a paper on psychology and recommends checking out the main page of the website.

### The commenter suggests that the behavior of cats being attracted to boxes also applies to larger cat species and their 3D equivalent, boxes. They speculate that this behavior serves two purposes: camouflage and protection from predators, as well as camouflage for hunting prey.