Henk Langeveld
@hlangeveld.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy
Old, white, male, Dutch, geek, long recovering network and Solaris sysadmin, ops guy, SRE, he/him.
Currently working with a complex mesh of APIs
Gall's law […]
🌉 bridged from https://hachyderm.io/@hlangeveld on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/
Currently working with a complex mesh of APIs
Gall's law […]
🌉 bridged from https://hachyderm.io/@hlangeveld on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/
Reposted by Henk Langeveld
Updated redwombat.social to 4.5.5!
January 20, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Updated redwombat.social to 4.5.5!
Reposted by Henk Langeveld
##Mastodon ##Statistics 2026-01-17 14:00 CET
Number of active instances: 10 468
Number of users: 10 249 541
Number of statuses: 1 151 835 773
Number of users last 4h: 521
Number of statuses last 4h: 110 451
Help me keep stats and server running! 💻📊 Even a small […]
[Original post on libera.site]
Number of active instances: 10 468
Number of users: 10 249 541
Number of statuses: 1 151 835 773
Number of users last 4h: 521
Number of statuses last 4h: 110 451
Help me keep stats and server running! 💻📊 Even a small […]
[Original post on libera.site]
January 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM
##Mastodon ##Statistics 2026-01-17 14:00 CET
Number of active instances: 10 468
Number of users: 10 249 541
Number of statuses: 1 151 835 773
Number of users last 4h: 521
Number of statuses last 4h: 110 451
Help me keep stats and server running! 💻📊 Even a small […]
[Original post on libera.site]
Number of active instances: 10 468
Number of users: 10 249 541
Number of statuses: 1 151 835 773
Number of users last 4h: 521
Number of statuses last 4h: 110 451
Help me keep stats and server running! 💻📊 Even a small […]
[Original post on libera.site]
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Today’s eye candy, remarkable underwater photos: https://www.dpreview.com/articles/5414056642/2025-dpg-masters-underwater-imaging-competition
#photography
#photography
January 16, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Today’s eye candy, remarkable underwater photos: https://www.dpreview.com/articles/5414056642/2025-dpg-masters-underwater-imaging-competition
#photography
#photography
Reposted by Henk Langeveld
"why do you use an American problem to argue EU regulation?"
Because the Digital Omnibus motivation is not to simplify, but to enable companies operating like Palantir.
We don't need Palantir. We don't need anyone LIKE Palantir.
@HennaVirkkunen @EUCommission
Because the Digital Omnibus motivation is not to simplify, but to enable companies operating like Palantir.
We don't need Palantir. We don't need anyone LIKE Palantir.
@HennaVirkkunen @EUCommission
January 16, 2026 at 6:03 AM
"why do you use an American problem to argue EU regulation?"
Because the Digital Omnibus motivation is not to simplify, but to enable companies operating like Palantir.
We don't need Palantir. We don't need anyone LIKE Palantir.
@HennaVirkkunen @EUCommission
Because the Digital Omnibus motivation is not to simplify, but to enable companies operating like Palantir.
We don't need Palantir. We don't need anyone LIKE Palantir.
@HennaVirkkunen @EUCommission
Today (for those who follow the news) I was reminded of the great fan writings by Bob Shaw, and his (in)famous* Serious Scientific Talks at British SF Conventions.
I first heard him deliver this one in Glasgow or Brighton in the 80s, but my sources** say it started life at the 1977 Eastercon […]
I first heard him deliver this one in Glasgow or Brighton in the 80s, but my sources** say it started life at the 1977 Eastercon […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
January 12, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Today (for those who follow the news) I was reminded of the great fan writings by Bob Shaw, and his (in)famous* Serious Scientific Talks at British SF Conventions.
I first heard him deliver this one in Glasgow or Brighton in the 80s, but my sources** say it started life at the 1977 Eastercon […]
I first heard him deliver this one in Glasgow or Brighton in the 80s, but my sources** say it started life at the 1977 Eastercon […]
Reposted by Henk Langeveld
Some established browsers are betting their future on incorporating A.I., while A.I. companies are releasing browsers to slurp up your data even more. Here's Vivaldi's CEO @jon at Vivaldi's Reykjavík HQ announcing our 2026 roadmap.
December 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Some established browsers are betting their future on incorporating A.I., while A.I. companies are releasing browsers to slurp up your data even more. Here's Vivaldi's CEO @jon at Vivaldi's Reykjavík HQ announcing our 2026 roadmap.
Reposted by Henk Langeveld
Health Canada suddenly being really good.
> Confirms that SARS2 transmits w/o symptoms
> Confirms it hangs in the air and is primarily spread via breathing
> Recommends correct filtration and masking
> Confirms it passes to your pets and that you should mask around them when sick
This is […]
> Confirms that SARS2 transmits w/o symptoms
> Confirms it hangs in the air and is primarily spread via breathing
> Recommends correct filtration and masking
> Confirms it passes to your pets and that you should mask around them when sick
This is […]
Original post on zeroes.ca
zeroes.ca
January 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Health Canada suddenly being really good.
> Confirms that SARS2 transmits w/o symptoms
> Confirms it hangs in the air and is primarily spread via breathing
> Recommends correct filtration and masking
> Confirms it passes to your pets and that you should mask around them when sick
This is […]
> Confirms that SARS2 transmits w/o symptoms
> Confirms it hangs in the air and is primarily spread via breathing
> Recommends correct filtration and masking
> Confirms it passes to your pets and that you should mask around them when sick
This is […]
https://youtu.be/RvKPOjlQKyM
@emilybache explains the confusion in test doubles. Mocks, Stubs, Spies, and Fakes.
@emilybache explains the confusion in test doubles. Mocks, Stubs, Spies, and Fakes.
January 7, 2026 at 10:54 PM
https://youtu.be/RvKPOjlQKyM
@emilybache explains the confusion in test doubles. Mocks, Stubs, Spies, and Fakes.
@emilybache explains the confusion in test doubles. Mocks, Stubs, Spies, and Fakes.
Cleaning sprouts. I get help.
Every single one is inspected.
Every single one is inspected.
January 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Cleaning sprouts. I get help.
Every single one is inspected.
Every single one is inspected.
Reposted by Henk Langeveld
January 6, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Sneeuwklokje
January 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Sneeuwklokje
Reposted by Henk Langeveld
AI models don’t really 'get' the BSDs. As a result, they often provide incomplete, imprecise, or flat-out wrong answers by defaulting to Linux paradigms. When it comes to illumos-based systems, they just completely lose the plot.
This is becoming a serious issue for the BSDs and illumos […]
This is becoming a serious issue for the BSDs and illumos […]
Original post on mastodon.bsd.cafe
mastodon.bsd.cafe
January 3, 2026 at 3:50 PM
AI models don’t really 'get' the BSDs. As a result, they often provide incomplete, imprecise, or flat-out wrong answers by defaulting to Linux paradigms. When it comes to illumos-based systems, they just completely lose the plot.
This is becoming a serious issue for the BSDs and illumos […]
This is becoming a serious issue for the BSDs and illumos […]
Reposted by Henk Langeveld
Krylll und ich sitzen beim Frühstück, draußen knistert schon das kommende Silvester.
„Komischer Brauch“, sagt Kryll. „Man tut so, als würde um Mitternacht alles neu.“
„Tut es aber nicht“, sage ich. „Es geht einfach weiter.“
Er nickt. „Genau. Silvester ist nur ein lautes Komma.“
„Und […]
„Komischer Brauch“, sagt Kryll. „Man tut so, als würde um Mitternacht alles neu.“
„Tut es aber nicht“, sage ich. „Es geht einfach weiter.“
Er nickt. „Genau. Silvester ist nur ein lautes Komma.“
„Und […]
Original post on mastodon.pnpde.social
mastodon.pnpde.social
December 31, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Krylll und ich sitzen beim Frühstück, draußen knistert schon das kommende Silvester.
„Komischer Brauch“, sagt Kryll. „Man tut so, als würde um Mitternacht alles neu.“
„Tut es aber nicht“, sage ich. „Es geht einfach weiter.“
Er nickt. „Genau. Silvester ist nur ein lautes Komma.“
„Und […]
„Komischer Brauch“, sagt Kryll. „Man tut so, als würde um Mitternacht alles neu.“
„Tut es aber nicht“, sage ich. „Es geht einfach weiter.“
Er nickt. „Genau. Silvester ist nur ein lautes Komma.“
„Und […]
Reposted by Henk Langeveld
![[image ID: TikTok comment by Spedubopy: I once had a german bouncer look at my pre transition-ID and then back at me and just go "ja das ist an improvement" /end ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:3a2rfiel62me7cvh3bd5shfg/bafkreiduabadxvuo3o2xroc4sseg6lvknz6lxcene7umyqiwlw347rzu2m@jpeg)
December 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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#nixos for servers is a promising future. https://www.chengeric.com/homelab
Using NixOS for my homelab
What comes after nix?
www.chengeric.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:40 AM
#nixos for servers is a promising future. https://www.chengeric.com/homelab
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Since people got fired for quoting Charlie Kirk's exact words, I think we should all start quoting some of Rob Reiner's exact words:
December 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Since people got fired for quoting Charlie Kirk's exact words, I think we should all start quoting some of Rob Reiner's exact words:
Reposted by Henk Langeveld
Microsoft will pay bug bounties even for 3rd party components:
https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/12/microsoft_more_bug_payouts
https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/12/microsoft_more_bug_payouts
Microsoft now buys bugs, with or without a bounty program
: Critical vulnerabilities found in third-party applications eligible for award under 'in scope by default' move
www.theregister.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Microsoft will pay bug bounties even for 3rd party components:
https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/12/microsoft_more_bug_payouts
https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/12/microsoft_more_bug_payouts
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I'd love some advice from #pottery folk. I've switched from a brush-on glaze to dipped. It's working well, except for two problems:
#1: The glaze doesn't seem to stick to the rim of the cups very well.
#2: The glaze cracks as it cools, rendering the cups […]
[Original post on howse.social]
#1: The glaze doesn't seem to stick to the rim of the cups very well.
#2: The glaze cracks as it cools, rendering the cups […]
[Original post on howse.social]
December 5, 2025 at 4:45 AM
I'd love some advice from #pottery folk. I've switched from a brush-on glaze to dipped. It's working well, except for two problems:
#1: The glaze doesn't seem to stick to the rim of the cups very well.
#2: The glaze cracks as it cools, rendering the cups […]
[Original post on howse.social]
#1: The glaze doesn't seem to stick to the rim of the cups very well.
#2: The glaze cracks as it cools, rendering the cups […]
[Original post on howse.social]
December 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Reposted by Henk Langeveld
I retired from teaching 18 months ago, in part because it was becoming clear to me that the "AI" industry was undermining education in profound ways. This essay makes a convincing case that LLMs are a plague on learning -- and, not incidentally, higher education […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
December 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I retired from teaching 18 months ago, in part because it was becoming clear to me that the "AI" industry was undermining education in profound ways. This essay makes a convincing case that LLMs are a plague on learning -- and, not incidentally, higher education […]
Current status: Finished lunch.
Then I sneezed.
Then I sneezed.
December 1, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Current status: Finished lunch.
Then I sneezed.
Then I sneezed.
Hoofdstuk VII voltooid.
Mijn meest recente aanwinst uit de Utrechtse boekwissel.
HAVANK, 1950, De weduwe in de wilgen
Mijn meest recente aanwinst uit de Utrechtse boekwissel.
HAVANK, 1950, De weduwe in de wilgen
November 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Hoofdstuk VII voltooid.
Mijn meest recente aanwinst uit de Utrechtse boekwissel.
HAVANK, 1950, De weduwe in de wilgen
Mijn meest recente aanwinst uit de Utrechtse boekwissel.
HAVANK, 1950, De weduwe in de wilgen