I help software developers secure their work supporting research and higher education.
Here you may find my occasional blog posts with DevOps recipes or example code in obscure programming languages.
Check out my other Mastodon for silly sketches and art generated using code.
| Website | https://edward.delaporte.us/me |
| Pronouns | He/Him |
| My Art on Mastodon | https://mastodon.art/@edthedev |
See? Even experts can't quit vim. 😜
Neil: There's a wealth of amazing Free software out there! I use loads of it.
Them: What do you use to write documents?
Me: I use vim. I write in Markdown, then convert it. (typst + pandoc)
Them: What about presentations?
Me: I use vim. I write in Markdown, then convert it. (revealjs)
Them: Your website? Blog?
Me: I use vim. I write in Markdown, then convert it. (mkdocs / bssg)
Them: So what about keeping notes?
Me: Oddly enough, I use vim. I write in Markdown... (vimwiki)
I was looking up dijkstra quotes and i found a good one i don't remember seeing before:
My point today is that, if we wish to count lines of code, we should not regard them as "lines produced" but as "lines spent": the current conventional wisdom is so foolish as to book that count on the wrong side of the ledger.
I wasn't sure which way I would go, when push came to shove.
Modern cars seem to all be full of spyware, but my preference for gently used cars has kept it from being my problem.
So I've pondered:
How much do I value not dealing with spyware in my vehicle?
Today I learned I value it enough to pay to rebuild the engine of my pre-spyware vehicle.
My little OS roll call has officially escalated.
I expected a few Linux users.
I did not expect a full Unix archaeology department, several BSD wizards, people running obscure systems I have never heard of, and someone casually mentioning a C64.
Mastodon is not social media.
Mastodon is a nerd tavern with federation.
And honestly? I love it here.
There have been a lot of people who thought that educational films would replace teaching. You could just have a whole series of film reels and put them in the projector and BOOM education.
Did educators reject movies? Not really. I think most teachers will show a video clip if it's helpful.
But, it's kind of shocking how little the technology of film is used in education compared to some of the early projections.
Build Your Blog in Open Source
Last year (almost to the day), I posted how easy setting up a blog is with mkdocs and surge.sh. Well, now that I have migrated this site to Codeberg, I thought I would update that post. Spoiler Alert: It's still easy.
https://readbeanicecream.codeberg.page/2026/05/04/build-your-blog-in-open-source/
#indieweb #blogging #blogger #blog #smallweb #personalsite #codeberg #opensource #foss
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I am the very model of a maxed out Mastedonion
I've quirks and strange obsessions like my Linux run accordion
I know the greatest memes and I can weave them like a Gordion
The knot I mean and not the naughty snake haired stony Gorgion.
The content of my jokes can sometimes be filled with intricacies
The people I'm surounded by act like I've got a skin disease
It doesn't really matter though; I'm pretty sure they're nobodies
I have a new petition can you read it and then sign it please
I have a picture of my dog a cat some moss and doorway arch
I plan to strike this Friday won't you join me on my protest march
I know the Star Trek races like the Vulcan and Andorian
I am the very model of a maxed out Mastodonion
I know the people often seen like Alice and their lovely locks
I know MelBearTricks can assist with rebuilding grandfather clocks
And Ben will tell some stupid jokes then launch a post that's so profound,
And I of course will take a joke and run it straight into the ground.
Myrempropagandist knows about the different types of ants,
Like which ones will eat wood and which ones will climb straight into your hands,
The other Ben will tell you to get off your ass and cast your votes
Professor Lawler knows about the satellites and baby goats
Human rights are really big with almost everybody here
It doesn't matter if you're trans or gay or straight or slightly queer
Don't even get me started on the sounds that come out of my rear
We're all a little odd so please just sit down and embrace it, dear.
Hear this piece of music from when I was young - the days of yore,
I don't know what this thingy is can you please tell me what it's for
I wrote a book on Heavy Metal music and it's so hard core
I'm not sure if these rhymes are even working for you any more.
He's autistic so is she and they are too, some plural folks,
We don't always comprehend the tone or the thrust of simple jokes,
In short the science leaves no doubt, it's almost like Newtonian
I am the very model of a maxed out Mastadonion.
Endless Scream is always here to help you express politics
Skelator and SelfCare Bot help when life has you shitting bricks
George Takei is here to stay and understand we won't forget
The best damn server in the place, the Beigest party on the net
When you have come and stayed awhile I hope you will agree with me
The world is big and varied like the people that you barely see
I might have shot the sheriff but i didn't shoot the deputy
A maxed out Mastadonian is not the worst thing you can be
For everyone that you can meet on social network Mastodon
A world of people you could know and find out just which drugs they're on
I swear it's not a cult and that we won't camp out upon your lawn,
I am the very model of a maxed out Mastodonion.
Fin
(Please do not feel neglected if I left you out. This was really hard)
((Edit: i think I have fixed the error without breaking the meter...i am so sorry to those involved. I will probably avoid engaging you for a few days out of shame))
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@skeletor @selfcare
@[email protected] @futurebird
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