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- Today, 01:50
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: 8BitDo keyboard review (Kailh Box White v2)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1594
Re: 8BitDo keyboard review (Kailh Box White v2)
They shortened the article (it used to span 2 pages) and it is correct now.
- Yesterday, 17:55
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
- Replies: 5298
- Views: 1502562
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
After having been bit by the vintage keyboard bug, another one came in the mail today! I picked this one up because it looked like an IBM Model F AT. I never heard of the brand, though. Can you add the keyboard to the wiki or at least post more pictures here? Disassembly pictures would be a good st...
- 27 Mar 2024, 23:15
- Forum: Other languages
- Topic: DT wiki file upload intro in several languages
- Replies: 0
- Views: 113
DT wiki file upload intro in several languages
Hi, Whenever a user tries to upload a file to the Deskthority wiki, Mediawiki shows a form with a generic introduction. This intro was suboptimal for the current situation (literally thousands of unlicensed pictures stored, and people adding to that number) so I changed it at least for those using U...
- 25 Mar 2024, 17:57
- Forum: Deskthority talk
- Topic: Anti-spam
- Replies: 4
- Views: 265
Re: Anti-spam
There are actually three of us (Muirium, jsheradin and myself) relentlessy screening DT for spammers (or prospective spammers) based on certain criteria. This has resulted in several dozens of obviously non-legit new accounts being banned in the last few weeks alone. Ah, glad to hear it. I see jshe...
- 25 Mar 2024, 14:03
- Forum: Deskthority talk
- Topic: Anti-spam
- Replies: 4
- Views: 265
Re: Anti-spam
I don't remember seeing spambots here doing their thing back when I joined (2015). Dunno if that's because moderators were more active back then or because the site was configured differently. Regardless, speaking as a user I don't like seeing it because it makes the forum look like it's being run c...
- 25 Mar 2024, 13:09
- Forum: Deskthority talk
- Topic: Anti-spam
- Replies: 4
- Views: 265
Anti-spam
https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=2165690
Phpbb can be configured to automatically flag the first N posts from a new account as moderated so DT can be spared the embarrasment of looking like a new heaven for spambots. Of course this change must be done by an administrator.
Phpbb can be configured to automatically flag the first N posts from a new account as moderated so DT can be spared the embarrasment of looking like a new heaven for spambots. Of course this change must be done by an administrator.
- 19 Mar 2024, 23:17
- Forum: For sale
- Topic: [WTS] [EU-IT] BTC5100C - NTC White Alps - APC semi-mech - Wyse PCE/85 - IBM M122 - CSK-2104 - Dell AT101 Salmon Alps
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5137
Re: [WTS] [EU-IT] BTC5100C - NTC White Alps - APC semi-mech - Wyse PCE/85 - IBM M122 - CSK-2104 - Dell AT101 Salmon Alps
Ok, welcome to the Hall of Fame then
Thanks.
Thanks.
- 19 Mar 2024, 22:09
- Forum: For sale
- Topic: [WTS] [EU-IT] BTC5100C - NTC White Alps - APC semi-mech - Wyse PCE/85 - IBM M122 - CSK-2104 - Dell AT101 Salmon Alps
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5137
Re: [WTS] [EU-IT] BTC5100C - NTC White Alps - APC semi-mech - Wyse PCE/85 - IBM M122 - CSK-2104 - Dell AT101 Salmon Alps
Grabbed them already, you didn't answer the question so expect to hear from me again.
Arrivederçi
Oh, and GLWS.
Arrivederçi
Oh, and GLWS.
- 19 Mar 2024, 18:34
- Forum: Mice & other input devices
- Topic: Does anyone make "retro" USB mice in the style of the old, boxy ones from the 80s?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 120355
Re: Does anyone make "retro" USB mice in the style of the old, boxy ones from the 80s?
Yeah, and plug the holes. That would be a nightmare when it comes to cleaning.Go-Kart wrote: ↑19 Mar 2024, 08:29This has an old school vibe: https://www.rtings.com/mouse/reviews/xtrfy/m4-rgb
Just gotta turn the RGB off.
- 19 Mar 2024, 17:07
- Forum: For sale
- Topic: [WTS] [EU-IT] BTC5100C - NTC White Alps - APC semi-mech - Wyse PCE/85 - IBM M122 - CSK-2104 - Dell AT101 Salmon Alps
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5137
Re: [WTS] [EU-IT] BTC5100C - NTC White Alps - APC semi-mech - Wyse PCE/85 - IBM M122 - CSK-2104 - Dell AT101 Salmon Alps
Which ones are you going to use? Not sure yet, for now I'll download them in case you want to get rid of them before I get around to it. I noticed some of those boards have never been photographed in the wiki so they are valuable. Is it OK if I add an entry for you in https://deskthority.net/wiki/H...
- 18 Mar 2024, 18:56
- Forum: For sale
- Topic: [WTS] [EU-IT] BTC5100C - NTC White Alps - APC semi-mech - Wyse PCE/85 - IBM M122 - CSK-2104 - Dell AT101 Salmon Alps
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5137
Re: [WTS] [EU-IT] BTC5100C - NTC White Alps - APC semi-mech - Wyse PCE/85 - IBM M122 - CSK-2104 - Dell AT101 Salmon Alps
Heh. Where are the DT awards when you can win some...
I'll gladly accept an F122 as a bribe uh... incentive to keep up
I'll gladly accept an F122 as a bribe uh... incentive to keep up
- 18 Mar 2024, 18:37
- Forum: For sale
- Topic: [WTS] [EU-IT] BTC5100C - NTC White Alps - APC semi-mech - Wyse PCE/85 - IBM M122 - CSK-2104 - Dell AT101 Salmon Alps
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5137
Re: [WTS] [EU-IT] BTC5100C - NTC White Alps - APC semi-mech - Wyse PCE/85 - IBM M122 - CSK-2104 - Dell AT101 Salmon Alps
@Man from Mars
Do you mind if I use your pictures in the wiki? I'll credit you, just tell me if Public Domain is OK or failing that which license you'd like. The CC license chooser can help in this respect if you are unsure.
Do you mind if I use your pictures in the wiki? I'll credit you, just tell me if Public Domain is OK or failing that which license you'd like. The CC license chooser can help in this respect if you are unsure.
- 16 Mar 2024, 17:20
- Forum: Deskthority wiki talk
- Topic: KBC Poker != ikbc Poker
- Replies: 2
- Views: 620
Re: KBC Poker != ikbc Poker
Welcome to DT :) I'm presuming https://www.ikbc.com.tw is the same people, just using a separate English portal? I can't find a forum link to update the reference in the https://deskthority.net/wiki/KBC article. The latter should probably be renamed to "ikbc" leaving a redirect behind. As for the di...
- 16 Mar 2024, 13:57
- Forum: Deskthority talk
- Topic: Need help nuking secondary account
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1495
Re: Need help nuking secondary account
Thanks. In the end I think I'll leave things as they are seeing as MediaWiki doesn't (yet) support account deletion and it would break togs and such. There's an "UserMerge" extension mentioned here but I'm not sure it's 100% safe, let alone compatible with current MW. Speaking of which, you promised...
- 11 Mar 2024, 17:40
- Forum: Deskthority talk
- Topic: Cloudfare
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1954638
Re: Cloudfare
@keyboardjoy
Any updates on the cookie issue? It's driving me nuts trying to edit the wiki.
Edit: Problem has been solved since at least 2 days now.
Any updates on the cookie issue? It's driving me nuts trying to edit the wiki.
Edit: Problem has been solved since at least 2 days now.
- 08 Mar 2024, 21:10
- Forum: Deskthority talk
- Topic: Cloudfare
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1954638
Re: Cloudfare
Good idea! That's the next one on the list! While you're at it please re-enable the InstantCommons feature so we can again use the pictures freely available at Wikimedia Commons. At some point years ago this was disabled and now some links are broken. Having to download the pictures separately, spe...
- 08 Mar 2024, 10:43
- Forum: Deskthority wiki talk
- Topic: Opinions
- Replies: 17
- Views: 514387
Re: Opinions
OK, I extended https://deskthority.net/wiki/Help:Contents again, now mentioning the topic of opinions, suggesting the first edit for absolute beginners as well as the reference style (I know @002 also supports named references) , and finally adding a basic Code of conduct. I hope you find it all acc...
- 08 Mar 2024, 02:05
- Forum: Deskthority talk
- Topic: Cloudfare
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1954638
Re: Cloudfare
I've been working on a few interesting things for DT, hopefully will keep releasing changes. While you're tightening security, would you have some time to upgrade Mediawiki to the latest version? It would involve upgrading the database software as well as PHP. The version installed is so old (6 yea...
- 08 Mar 2024, 01:44
- Forum: Deskthority talk
- Topic: Cloudfare
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1954638
Re: Cloudfare
In a wild turn of events, onecommerce people are posting in the Keyboard Institute discord about Deskthority rather than like, actually updating people about the website on the website, so I'll relay it. Thank you for that. Can't say I'm surprised. :roll: On the up side, the site is no longer going...
- 06 Mar 2024, 23:06
- Forum: Deskthority wiki talk
- Topic: Opinions
- Replies: 17
- Views: 514387
Re: Opinions
So, can you provide a quote proving that a majority of people think Cherry MY isn't bad and thus the article is biased? Otherwise this debate is running in circles.
- 06 Mar 2024, 18:03
- Forum: Deskthority wiki talk
- Topic: Opinions
- Replies: 17
- Views: 514387
Re: Opinions
However, the paragraph following it: "feels fairly reasonable" is a personal opinion, and should be edited. Be by guest :) Citing one person's overdramatic assessment of the feel of a switch is in no way a comment of the common opinion. You'd need a much more thorough statement from a lot larger nu...
- 06 Mar 2024, 16:51
- Forum: Deskthority talk
- Topic: Cloudfare
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1954638
Cloudfare
I suppose I'm not the only one who noticed that now we're required to pass a Cloudfare challenge before accessing DT. Looks like the latest move from our benefactors . I also noticed that right after the daily downtime when everything throws an nginx error you have to log in again, at least with Fir...
- 04 Mar 2024, 12:35
- Forum: Deskthority wiki talk
- Topic: Pruning of unlicensed pictures
- Replies: 7
- Views: 592
Re: Pruning of unlicensed pictures
Hitting Submit and getting slapped with an Nginx 404 is quite unacceptable! As I said, that only happens for some hours at an apparently random moment along the day. The rest of the time the site still works as usual and that's enough for me. ATM I'm working with 5 flaky hard drives, one of them th...
- 03 Mar 2024, 21:54
- Forum: Deskthority wiki talk
- Topic: Pruning of unlicensed pictures
- Replies: 7
- Views: 592
Re: Pruning of unlicensed pictures
Deleting images in particular when the back-end is like this strikes me as eerily like re-arranging deckchairs on the Titanic. Good point, but bear in mind that every single post here is at least one write operation too. If data integrity is a concern, "someone" should put everything in read-only m...
- 03 Mar 2024, 20:50
- Forum: Deskthority wiki talk
- Topic: Pruning of unlicensed pictures
- Replies: 7
- Views: 592
Re: Pruning of unlicensed pictures
Heh. With so much love and appreciation floating in the air, this place feels like the Usenet all over again.
- 03 Mar 2024, 12:42
- Forum: Deskthority wiki talk
- Topic: Pruning of unlicensed pictures
- Replies: 7
- Views: 592
Pruning of unlicensed pictures
Just FYI. While it isn't exactly easy to edit the wiki depending on the time of the day or the direction the wind is blowing, I'm now actively deleting pictures that are unlicensed or appear to be used without permission as soon as I find a suitable replacement. If you have uploaded pictures before ...
- 03 Mar 2024, 02:03
- Forum: Deskthority talk
- Topic: Future of DT
- Replies: 440
- Views: 6985700
Re: Future of DT
Hey, maybe they're expecting money in return for letting someone fix it.
It's sad that right now one can't even edit the wiki properly. Almost everything throws an error.
It's sad that right now one can't even edit the wiki properly. Almost everything throws an error.
- 26 Feb 2024, 04:31
- Forum: Deskthority wiki talk
- Topic: Opinions
- Replies: 17
- Views: 514387
Opinions
Regarding this change I feel tempted to add a rule to the conventions on editing the wiki about personal opinions, but I suppose this requires some consensus first. My view on this is that opinions as a general rule should be left out of the wiki, but are OK as long as they reflect the feeling of a ...
- 01 Feb 2024, 14:18
- Forum: Deskthority talk
- Topic: Future of DT
- Replies: 440
- Views: 6985700
Re: Future of DT
Photekq is pruning a recent backup.
KBI however appears to be adamant to stick to dokuwiki for their wiki engine so until that changes I'm out of it all. Good luck,
KBI however appears to be adamant to stick to dokuwiki for their wiki engine so until that changes I'm out of it all. Good luck,
- 21 Jan 2024, 11:56
- Forum: Deskthority talk
- Topic: Future of DT
- Replies: 440
- Views: 6985700
Re: Future of DT
Updating the forum software and making the wiki easier to use could also be beneficial, but it's important to balance improvements with maintaining what already works well. The wiki isn't much more than forum software with additional (and extensible) syntax and a versioning system built-in to keep ...