Ok...so I think I killed my laptop last night

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Re: Ok...so I think I killed my laptop last night

Post by 32wildbilly » Sun Nov 22, 2020 3:26 pm

I have always wondered why Durametric only runs on windows. I don't get that.
5chn3ll wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:14 pm Gotta run Durametric on something,,,
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Post by 5chn3ll » Sun Nov 22, 2020 4:03 pm

It's cheaper than having to code for more than one platform, test on more than one platform, support more than one platform...

Since it requires a USB gadget, you can't just throw the mess at a web browser...

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Re: Ok...so I think I killed my laptop last night

Post by gnat » Sun Nov 22, 2020 4:28 pm

32wildbilly wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 3:26 pm I have always wondered why Durametric only runs on windows. I don't get that.
5chn3ll wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:14 pm Gotta run Durametric on something,,,
I talked to Durham ages ago about doing a Mac/Linux port for him. He said he was already working on it.

I'm slow on fun projects, but I probably could have had it done by now...
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Post by 5chn3ll » Sun Nov 22, 2020 4:45 pm

Durametric is one of the few things I might still throw at Java on the desktop. The UI can be fugly, the graphics are minimal, and it "runs anywhere" well enough...

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Re: Ok...so I think I killed my laptop last night

Post by 32wildbilly » Sun Nov 22, 2020 5:08 pm

As much as a Durametric costs you think they could have included code for a good computer! Guess I'll just stick with my AutoZone reader that told me my misfires were Cyl 6(306) which was that the plug was fouled and bridged because of the severe scoring. So while I can't get all those Rkat, Ratshit, Batshit, fuel trims, cam advance and etc...I'll live without it...some how.
5chn3ll wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 4:03 pm It's cheaper than having to code for more than one platform, test on more than one platform, support more than one platform...

Since it requires a USB gadget, you can't just throw the mess at a web browser...
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Post by 5chn3ll » Sun Nov 22, 2020 5:50 pm

I've never had any issues with the software - I just don't want to haul around a Windows laptop for that one application. :D

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Post by 32wildbilly » Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:36 pm

My point exactly.
5chn3ll wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 5:50 pm I've never had any issues with the software - I just don't want to haul around a Windows laptop for that one application. :D
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Re: Ok...so I think I killed my laptop last night

Post by 32wildbilly » Mon Nov 30, 2020 12:16 pm

Ok so I ordered a new iPad for the wife. 2020 version 12.9" 512gb to accommodate all of the Clark Howard podcast she could ever want to download.

Question is how many dongles do I need to order?

Moore's Law is going to have to find a different basement to lie in! BOOM!
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Re: Ok...so I think I killed my laptop last night

Post by gnat » Mon Nov 30, 2020 12:28 pm

32wildbilly wrote: ↑Mon Nov 30, 2020 12:16 pm Ok so I ordered a new iPad for the wife. 2020 version 12.9" 512gb to accommodate all of the Clark Howard podcast she could ever want to download.

Question is how many dongles do I need to order?
I have a charging cable for the 11" Pro I bought in Jan. That's it.

I do have an Apple Pencil 2 as well, but rarely use it after the nifty wore off. The new hand writing to text feature they just added actually works really well, but typing is easier. So I can't really recommend the pencil unless there is something really specific you need it for.
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Post by 5chn3ll » Mon Nov 30, 2020 1:43 pm

For an iPad - unless you're doing something fancy - none. Like the irritant said.

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