Richard Orilla
@www.richardorilla.website
I don't get the Xorg rollback. If the code is that cooked, why bother reverting? Just kill the repo. Delete it. We are wasting time trying to save a zombie.
While at it, just add a use #Wayland sticker too.
#DevRant #Linux #Freedesktop #Petty
While at it, just add a use #Wayland sticker too.
#DevRant #Linux #Freedesktop #Petty
February 18, 2026 at 4:14 PM
I don't get the Xorg rollback. If the code is that cooked, why bother reverting? Just kill the repo. Delete it. We are wasting time trying to save a zombie.
While at it, just add a use #Wayland sticker too.
#DevRant #Linux #Freedesktop #Petty
While at it, just add a use #Wayland sticker too.
#DevRant #Linux #Freedesktop #Petty
Busy day today doing personal commitments, but not busy enough for some plastic war mayhem with Army Men RTS :)
#ArmyMenRTS #RTS #RetroGaming #Gaming #LateNightGaming
#ArmyMenRTS #RTS #RetroGaming #Gaming #LateNightGaming
February 14, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Busy day today doing personal commitments, but not busy enough for some plastic war mayhem with Army Men RTS :)
#ArmyMenRTS #RTS #RetroGaming #Gaming #LateNightGaming
#ArmyMenRTS #RTS #RetroGaming #Gaming #LateNightGaming
Of all the RTS games I could've picked for a "quick" pre-sleep match (Blizzard, C&C, AoE), I specifically chose Empire Earth 2.
Big mistake.
2 hours later, the game is finally done and I am incredibly late for bed.
#RTS #EmpireEarth #LinuxGaming #Gaming #retrogaming
Big mistake.
2 hours later, the game is finally done and I am incredibly late for bed.
#RTS #EmpireEarth #LinuxGaming #Gaming #retrogaming
February 9, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Of all the RTS games I could've picked for a "quick" pre-sleep match (Blizzard, C&C, AoE), I specifically chose Empire Earth 2.
Big mistake.
2 hours later, the game is finally done and I am incredibly late for bed.
#RTS #EmpireEarth #LinuxGaming #Gaming #retrogaming
Big mistake.
2 hours later, the game is finally done and I am incredibly late for bed.
#RTS #EmpireEarth #LinuxGaming #Gaming #retrogaming
Criticizing #Emiru for neutrality is unfair. While I see reports of #ICE chaos and its other side, I admit I’m not well-versed in US politics. I’m vocal in #PHPolitics but respect abstainers. #Politics eventually impacts everyone, but forced engagement is wrong. Everyone has their own time to speak.
February 8, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Criticizing #Emiru for neutrality is unfair. While I see reports of #ICE chaos and its other side, I admit I’m not well-versed in US politics. I’m vocal in #PHPolitics but respect abstainers. #Politics eventually impacts everyone, but forced engagement is wrong. Everyone has their own time to speak.
Just shipped a breakdown of my latest experiment: a hand-tracking web-game built from scratch.
Stack:
- MediaPipe Hands (Tracking)
- React Three Fiber (Rendering)
- Rapier (Physics)
- Vite (Build)
Article + Demo: www.richardorilla.website/hand-trackin...
#reactjs #javascript #opensource
Stack:
- MediaPipe Hands (Tracking)
- React Three Fiber (Rendering)
- Rapier (Physics)
- Vite (Build)
Article + Demo: www.richardorilla.website/hand-trackin...
#reactjs #javascript #opensource
Skies of the Lost Cause - How I wrote a hand tracking game from scratch
www.richardorilla.website
February 7, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Just shipped a breakdown of my latest experiment: a hand-tracking web-game built from scratch.
Stack:
- MediaPipe Hands (Tracking)
- React Three Fiber (Rendering)
- Rapier (Physics)
- Vite (Build)
Article + Demo: www.richardorilla.website/hand-trackin...
#reactjs #javascript #opensource
Stack:
- MediaPipe Hands (Tracking)
- React Three Fiber (Rendering)
- Rapier (Physics)
- Vite (Build)
Article + Demo: www.richardorilla.website/hand-trackin...
#reactjs #javascript #opensource
It would be cool if for some miraculous circumstances, #gog is able to acquire or have rights to republish #westwood #dune RTS games. Unfortunately, it's close to impossible maybe... #retrogaming #retro #retrocomputing #oldschool
February 4, 2026 at 12:14 PM
It would be cool if for some miraculous circumstances, #gog is able to acquire or have rights to republish #westwood #dune RTS games. Unfortunately, it's close to impossible maybe... #retrogaming #retro #retrocomputing #oldschool
Can't believe the Shotbolt lawsuit against Valve is moving forward. It completely ignores the reality of the market. The argument about cross-platform DLC is weak; that standard exists everywhere, not just on Steam. Feels like a total misunderstanding of the industry. #Valve #Monopoly #Gaming
January 29, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Back in 2013, WebSockets were the "new" thing. I spent so much time building PHP polling fallbacks for browsers like IE9. This screenshot of my Windows 7 desktop with four browsers open for testing is peak old-school dev life. #BringsBack #Developer #RetroComputing #PHP #WebDevelopment
January 23, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Back in 2013, WebSockets were the "new" thing. I spent so much time building PHP polling fallbacks for browsers like IE9. This screenshot of my Windows 7 desktop with four browsers open for testing is peak old-school dev life. #BringsBack #Developer #RetroComputing #PHP #WebDevelopment
#Throwback to my #Linux #Ricing in 2014 with #KDE4.
Running on a SiS Mirage 3 iGPU was a nightmare but is still possible. Driver was available on some obsure site (now someone uploaded it on Github). Certainly, brings back memories.
#KDE #Customization #SiSMirage #RetroComputing #LinuxGaming
Running on a SiS Mirage 3 iGPU was a nightmare but is still possible. Driver was available on some obsure site (now someone uploaded it on Github). Certainly, brings back memories.
#KDE #Customization #SiSMirage #RetroComputing #LinuxGaming
January 23, 2026 at 12:19 PM
#Throwback to my #Linux #Ricing in 2014 with #KDE4.
Running on a SiS Mirage 3 iGPU was a nightmare but is still possible. Driver was available on some obsure site (now someone uploaded it on Github). Certainly, brings back memories.
#KDE #Customization #SiSMirage #RetroComputing #LinuxGaming
Running on a SiS Mirage 3 iGPU was a nightmare but is still possible. Driver was available on some obsure site (now someone uploaded it on Github). Certainly, brings back memories.
#KDE #Customization #SiSMirage #RetroComputing #LinuxGaming
I have been seeing claims that junkware is okay because #Windows and its upgrade are free. Total cope. The Lenovo Legion Go S is $100 cheaper with #SteamOS for the same hardware. You paid for that license at retail. Microsoft is just double dipping with ads and tracking. #Windows11 #PCMR #Linux
January 23, 2026 at 9:47 AM
I have been seeing claims that junkware is okay because #Windows and its upgrade are free. Total cope. The Lenovo Legion Go S is $100 cheaper with #SteamOS for the same hardware. You paid for that license at retail. Microsoft is just double dipping with ads and tracking. #Windows11 #PCMR #Linux
The world building in #Albion is fascinating even from its time. The Iskai's plant-based technology, culture and traditions made them feel truly alien.
Walking into Jirinaar for the first time remains one of my favorite moments in gaming.
#WorldBuilding #SciFi #Fantasy #RetroGaming #Albion1996
Walking into Jirinaar for the first time remains one of my favorite moments in gaming.
#WorldBuilding #SciFi #Fantasy #RetroGaming #Albion1996
January 23, 2026 at 6:21 AM
The world building in #Albion is fascinating even from its time. The Iskai's plant-based technology, culture and traditions made them feel truly alien.
Walking into Jirinaar for the first time remains one of my favorite moments in gaming.
#WorldBuilding #SciFi #Fantasy #RetroGaming #Albion1996
Walking into Jirinaar for the first time remains one of my favorite moments in gaming.
#WorldBuilding #SciFi #Fantasy #RetroGaming #Albion1996
Playing Grand Theft Auto III: Vice City on PS2... it's really a technical marvel how Rockstar was able to pull this off :)
#GrandTheftAuto #ViceCity #GTAViceCity #GTA #Retrogaming #gaming
#GrandTheftAuto #ViceCity #GTAViceCity #GTA #Retrogaming #gaming
January 17, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Playing Grand Theft Auto III: Vice City on PS2... it's really a technical marvel how Rockstar was able to pull this off :)
#GrandTheftAuto #ViceCity #GTAViceCity #GTA #Retrogaming #gaming
#GrandTheftAuto #ViceCity #GTAViceCity #GTA #Retrogaming #gaming
It's good to see that my take about #CloudGaming a year ago is echoing the same opinion majority of people have.
Last year, I wrote an article regarding my experience using #GeForceNow and I criticized for the hour caps (and internet dependencies) and for that it is not worth it.
#Gaming #PC
Last year, I wrote an article regarding my experience using #GeForceNow and I criticized for the hour caps (and internet dependencies) and for that it is not worth it.
#Gaming #PC
January 14, 2026 at 4:42 AM
It's good to see that my take about #CloudGaming a year ago is echoing the same opinion majority of people have.
Last year, I wrote an article regarding my experience using #GeForceNow and I criticized for the hour caps (and internet dependencies) and for that it is not worth it.
#Gaming #PC
Last year, I wrote an article regarding my experience using #GeForceNow and I criticized for the hour caps (and internet dependencies) and for that it is not worth it.
#Gaming #PC
Ran into the "Graphics device not available" error in StarCraft II today.
My Windows setup is multi-GPU, and the old engine just couldn't handle it. To fix, I borrowed a trick from the Linux community: DXVK.
More details: www.richardorilla.website/starcraft2_f...
#StarCraft2 #PCGaming #Vulkan
My Windows setup is multi-GPU, and the old engine just couldn't handle it. To fix, I borrowed a trick from the Linux community: DXVK.
More details: www.richardorilla.website/starcraft2_f...
#StarCraft2 #PCGaming #Vulkan
Skies of the Lost Cause - Fixing StarCraft II "Graphics device not available" on multi-GPU setups (DXVK)
www.richardorilla.website
January 11, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Ran into the "Graphics device not available" error in StarCraft II today.
My Windows setup is multi-GPU, and the old engine just couldn't handle it. To fix, I borrowed a trick from the Linux community: DXVK.
More details: www.richardorilla.website/starcraft2_f...
#StarCraft2 #PCGaming #Vulkan
My Windows setup is multi-GPU, and the old engine just couldn't handle it. To fix, I borrowed a trick from the Linux community: DXVK.
More details: www.richardorilla.website/starcraft2_f...
#StarCraft2 #PCGaming #Vulkan
The entitlement in the #TailwindCSS PR drama is wild. Adam’s refusal to merge the llms.txt file is completely justifiable given the context. If you want it that bad, just fork it or host your own file.
#OpenSource #WebDev #AI
#OpenSource #WebDev #AI
January 9, 2026 at 2:45 AM
The entitlement in the #TailwindCSS PR drama is wild. Adam’s refusal to merge the llms.txt file is completely justifiable given the context. If you want it that bad, just fork it or host your own file.
#OpenSource #WebDev #AI
#OpenSource #WebDev #AI
Reposted by Richard Orilla
Our feature tutorial/artist for today is this SERIOUSLY HELPFUL page on drawing your CHARACTERS in PERSPECTIVE, by the talented @miyuliart! Thinking of the forms as a series of ANGLED PLANES is an excellent way to help you see how different views EXPAND/REDUCE DIFFERENT surfaces!
December 31, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Our feature tutorial/artist for today is this SERIOUSLY HELPFUL page on drawing your CHARACTERS in PERSPECTIVE, by the talented @miyuliart! Thinking of the forms as a series of ANGLED PLANES is an excellent way to help you see how different views EXPAND/REDUCE DIFFERENT surfaces!
Wrapping up 2025 with a big win: My site now supports comments from both #Mastodon AND #Bluesky!
Read about how I built this dual-powered system here: www.richardorilla.website/how_i_integr...
#WebDev #WebDevelopment #IndieWeb #SelfHosting
Read about how I built this dual-powered system here: www.richardorilla.website/how_i_integr...
#WebDev #WebDevelopment #IndieWeb #SelfHosting
December 31, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Wrapping up 2025 with a big win: My site now supports comments from both #Mastodon AND #Bluesky!
Read about how I built this dual-powered system here: www.richardorilla.website/how_i_integr...
#WebDev #WebDevelopment #IndieWeb #SelfHosting
Read about how I built this dual-powered system here: www.richardorilla.website/how_i_integr...
#WebDev #WebDevelopment #IndieWeb #SelfHosting
#2026 isn't just about more AI.
it's also about limits.
The RAM shortage will humble Big Tech, AI scams will force "zero trust," and blue-collar trade jobs will out-value entry-level coding.
Full breakdown: www.richardorilla.website/2026_predict...
#predictions #technology #newyear #happynewyear
it's also about limits.
The RAM shortage will humble Big Tech, AI scams will force "zero trust," and blue-collar trade jobs will out-value entry-level coding.
Full breakdown: www.richardorilla.website/2026_predict...
#predictions #technology #newyear #happynewyear
Skies of the Lost Cause - What We Can See in 2026 in Technology
www.richardorilla.website
December 31, 2025 at 3:51 AM
#2026 isn't just about more AI.
it's also about limits.
The RAM shortage will humble Big Tech, AI scams will force "zero trust," and blue-collar trade jobs will out-value entry-level coding.
Full breakdown: www.richardorilla.website/2026_predict...
#predictions #technology #newyear #happynewyear
it's also about limits.
The RAM shortage will humble Big Tech, AI scams will force "zero trust," and blue-collar trade jobs will out-value entry-level coding.
Full breakdown: www.richardorilla.website/2026_predict...
#predictions #technology #newyear #happynewyear
Clair Obscur is your 2025 #GOTY! Well deserved, #SandfallInteractive.
It’s ironic thinking back on #SquareEnix saying turn-based RPGs have no market. First #BG3, now #Expedition33 proving them completely wrong.
The players have spoken.
It’s ironic thinking back on #SquareEnix saying turn-based RPGs have no market. First #BG3, now #Expedition33 proving them completely wrong.
The players have spoken.
December 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Clair Obscur is your 2025 #GOTY! Well deserved, #SandfallInteractive.
It’s ironic thinking back on #SquareEnix saying turn-based RPGs have no market. First #BG3, now #Expedition33 proving them completely wrong.
The players have spoken.
It’s ironic thinking back on #SquareEnix saying turn-based RPGs have no market. First #BG3, now #Expedition33 proving them completely wrong.
The players have spoken.
I finally did it!
I've been linking my blog posts here recently to get more readers, but mostly because I wanted to integrate Mastodon directly into my site as my comment engine.
The system is now live. Replies to this post will appear on my blog!
#webdev #indieweb #blogging #mastodonapi
I've been linking my blog posts here recently to get more readers, but mostly because I wanted to integrate Mastodon directly into my site as my comment engine.
The system is now live. Replies to this post will appear on my blog!
#webdev #indieweb #blogging #mastodonapi
December 18, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I finally did it!
I've been linking my blog posts here recently to get more readers, but mostly because I wanted to integrate Mastodon directly into my site as my comment engine.
The system is now live. Replies to this post will appear on my blog!
#webdev #indieweb #blogging #mastodonapi
I've been linking my blog posts here recently to get more readers, but mostly because I wanted to integrate Mastodon directly into my site as my comment engine.
The system is now live. Replies to this post will appear on my blog!
#webdev #indieweb #blogging #mastodonapi
We all know 16GB is the new bottleneck. From the "Electron Tax" to unoptimized games, 32GB is the necessary baseline for 2026.
I wrote a deep dive on the technical drivers behind this shift and where PWAs fit in.
Full breakdown: www.richardorilla.website/32gb_the_new...
#computer #technology #ram
I wrote a deep dive on the technical drivers behind this shift and where PWAs fit in.
Full breakdown: www.richardorilla.website/32gb_the_new...
#computer #technology #ram
Skies of the Lost Cause - Do We Need More RAM? Is 32GB the New 16GB?
www.richardorilla.website
December 16, 2025 at 8:27 AM
We all know 16GB is the new bottleneck. From the "Electron Tax" to unoptimized games, 32GB is the necessary baseline for 2026.
I wrote a deep dive on the technical drivers behind this shift and where PWAs fit in.
Full breakdown: www.richardorilla.website/32gb_the_new...
#computer #technology #ram
I wrote a deep dive on the technical drivers behind this shift and where PWAs fit in.
Full breakdown: www.richardorilla.website/32gb_the_new...
#computer #technology #ram
Podman offers a truly open-source, daemonless alternative to Docker that runs rootless by default. It’s cleaner, safer, and free.
My full breakdown here: www.richardorilla.website/whypodman.html
#Podman #Docker #Linux #OpenSource #DevOps #SysAdmin #FOSS
My full breakdown here: www.richardorilla.website/whypodman.html
#Podman #Docker #Linux #OpenSource #DevOps #SysAdmin #FOSS
Skies of the Lost Cause - Why I Switched to Podman (And Why You Should Too)
www.richardorilla.website
December 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Podman offers a truly open-source, daemonless alternative to Docker that runs rootless by default. It’s cleaner, safer, and free.
My full breakdown here: www.richardorilla.website/whypodman.html
#Podman #Docker #Linux #OpenSource #DevOps #SysAdmin #FOSS
My full breakdown here: www.richardorilla.website/whypodman.html
#Podman #Docker #Linux #OpenSource #DevOps #SysAdmin #FOSS
Rothschild’s lawyers got caught using #AI to generate a legal brief against #Valve. The result? 13+ fake cases and fabricated quotes from judges.
Valve exposed the hallucinations in a filing, and the troll's lawyers are now facing potential sanctions (and humiliation).
#Steam #PatentTroll #Legal
Valve exposed the hallucinations in a filing, and the troll's lawyers are now facing potential sanctions (and humiliation).
#Steam #PatentTroll #Legal
November 27, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Rothschild’s lawyers got caught using #AI to generate a legal brief against #Valve. The result? 13+ fake cases and fabricated quotes from judges.
Valve exposed the hallucinations in a filing, and the troll's lawyers are now facing potential sanctions (and humiliation).
#Steam #PatentTroll #Legal
Valve exposed the hallucinations in a filing, and the troll's lawyers are now facing potential sanctions (and humiliation).
#Steam #PatentTroll #Legal
#ChronoDivide is a cool way to play #RedAlert2 in your browser. Definitely check it out at chronodivide.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
#ChronoDivide is a cool way to play #RedAlert2 in your browser. Definitely check it out at chronodivide.com