[-] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

The data for the pages was contained in the "flyback"; each dot of each frame of your normal TV programme image started at the top left of the screen, moved to the right and then flew back to the left, one line down until you had a screen's-worth. The flyback was fast so as to get a full screen image in whatever the frame rate was (30Hz?) Originally the flyback was just wasted bandwidth: a necessary loss whilst your TV moved it's electron beam back to the left hand side. But because the flyback was fast, you'd never be able to get a full 'proper' image in there; that's why teletext was text and primitive block graphics. And why you'd have to wait several minutes to see the page you wanted on a trend page cycle!

[-] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

Are you still getting killed after the latest update? The patch notes claim to have fixed the over-exuberant (aka unprovoked, murdering) security forces attacking you on sight. I believe this has caused AFK T10 deaths previously.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

If you vote with the other hand, is it like someone else is doing it?

[-] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

This is fine detail.

[-] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago

1722 day streak on Duolingo Welsh. Bye then Duolingo!

[-] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Love me some ancient Italian. And cheddar.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago

I read that in the voice of Hannibal Lecter.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago
[-] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Internet Giant: "You need to pick one:"

a) pay for the service,

b) accept we'll sell your data,

c) accept we'll show you ads.

Consumer: "Er, okay... I pick (a)"

Internet Giant: "So (d) then. All of the above."

[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

The taste buds are for Sweet, Sour, Bitter and Salty. That's all there is. All the flavours right there.

[-] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

It's an unspoken thing, but I always touch my dice for luck before I jump.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I wouldn't be surprised if it's not the human that instigates the yawn at all, and it's initiated by the lung microbiome to regulate its environment.

For science: anyone up for huffing some chlorine to see if their yawning goes away?

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Do you dream of visiting Colonia, but don't have the time? Would you make the trip, if you didn't then have to scoop and jump all the way back to the Bubble? The Fleet Carrier Owners Club will convey you effortlessly across these vast distances. Find your ride, dock before the departure date and time, and leave the rest to them.

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I've just managed to get the larger backpack modification and the increased sprint duration (bigger pockets AND lungs!) This has been a game changer for me; it saves so much time. What were your game changers in suits and guns?

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