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mewse
May 2, 2006

Linus and Alex use a water chiller on threadripper 2 and not only does it work, it actually works surprisingly well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMtvEbD2MQo

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EVIL Gibson
Mar 23, 2001

Internet of Things is just someone else's computer that people can't help attaching cameras and door locks to!
:vapes:
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Mr.Radar posted:

I know it seems like I rag on Linus a lot in this thread, but I do genuinely enjoy most of his content.
Sure

quote:


That said, his latest video about RISC-V gets pretty much every technical detail about CPUs and operating systems so wrong I'm not sure if you could be more wrong on purpose:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8jqGOgCy5M

Replace "about CPUs" with "about anything technical" and that's the reason most of us just dislike him. most people link high subscriber numbers on a tech-related channel the qualities of also being trusted and knowledable content and ... That's frightening.

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Jul 22, 2014

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EVIL Gibson posted:

Sure


Replace "about CPUs" with "about anything technical" and that's the reason most of us just dislike him. most people link high subscriber numbers on a tech-related channel the qualities of also being trusted and knowledable content and ... That's frightening.

Yeah but equally if you have a fair idea of what you're talking about you know to at least take specific outlets with a pinch of salt or rely solely on the more enthusiast oriented content like anandtech (used to be?).

Like hell would I take car buying advice from Doug DeMuro or *shudders* Hoovie's Garage, they're he automotive equivalents of Linus and Rossman imo.

I think of Linus as entertainment on tech. If he shows something cool, I'd certainly research it further from somebody who actually knows what they're talking about.

mewse
May 2, 2006

Linus needs to be banned from hosting TechLinked

mewse
May 2, 2006

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBhIJQH-x7I&t=2747s

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Jul 22, 2014

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'Giant controversy'

Arivia
Mar 17, 2011
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3bezYerYxQ

Countdown until Linus gets audited by the BSA

redeyes
Sep 14, 2002

by Fluffdaddy

Arivia posted:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3bezYerYxQ

Countdown until Linus gets audited by the BSA

He was super dumb posting that. Maybe Canada is different in terms of BSA.

Methylethylaldehyde
Oct 23, 2004

BAKA BAKA

redeyes posted:

He was super dumb posting that. Maybe Canada is different in terms of BSA.

To be fair, the BSA is basically extortion via the power of EULA provisions of dubious legality and enforce-ability. A lot of countries don't have it, because the underlying contract law doesn't support 'do what we say or we'll bankrupt you with legal fees'.

Arivia
Mar 17, 2011

redeyes posted:

He was super dumb posting that. Maybe Canada is different in terms of BSA.

The whole "we've got a stack of licenses kept separate for each workbench" makes sense, but admitting publicly he has a completely wrong license for his remote workers is just throwing meat to the wolves.

Thanks Ants
May 21, 2004

#essereFerrari


If you could be bothered / had enough money to test the theory, I doubt that a court would agree with Microsoft that running a licensed Windows 10 instance on a VM for the sole use of one employee was unreasonable.

But with all these things, the aim is to make the litigation so expensive that people don’t bother.

mewse
May 2, 2006

I haven't watched, and don't want to watch that video because saying publicly that you've violated Microsoft's license agreement is r-worded

Kazinsal
Dec 13, 2011



redeyes posted:

He was super dumb posting that. Maybe Canada is different in terms of BSA.

Nah, the audit process is the same up here as it is in Freedomland. Dealt with one about 8 months ago. You get the same order to self report, followed by "run this tool", etc.

redeyes
Sep 14, 2002

by Fluffdaddy

Kazinsal posted:

Nah, the audit process is the same up here as it is in Freedomland. Dealt with one about 8 months ago. You get the same order to self report, followed by "run this tool", etc.

If we don't see a follow up video with $50k spent in licenses I'll be slightly surprised.

Lord Windy
Mar 26, 2010

Kazinsal posted:

Nah, the audit process is the same up here as it is in Freedomland. Dealt with one about 8 months ago. You get the same order to self report, followed by "run this tool", etc.

What happens if you refuse to play ball?

EVIL Gibson
Mar 23, 2001

Internet of Things is just someone else's computer that people can't help attaching cameras and door locks to!
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Lord Windy posted:

What happens if you refuse to play ball?

"Gee golly, since you cant prove you had licenses for all systems and they were actually using them what about backpay for X amount of systems at 2x the price"

cage-free egghead
Mar 8, 2004
I love LGR and I think he needs more subscribers. Lots of 90's nostalgia and he's got a great voice that doesn't drawl or screech.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQSIT18bOvg

Also just randomly came across the New Screen Savers which I had no idea existed and omg they did a birthday video with a few old cast members from the old show.

mewse
May 2, 2006

Lord Windy posted:

What happens if you refuse to play ball?

From what I understand the license agreement gives them the permission to audit you, so if you don't comply with the audit then you are violating the software license and they sue

mewse
May 2, 2006

Linus's new backup solution is super reliable :rolleyes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2F0wjoKEhg

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cage-free egghead posted:

I love LGR and I think he needs more subscribers. Lots of 90's nostalgia and he's got a great voice that doesn't drawl or screech.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQSIT18bOvg

Also just randomly came across the New Screen Savers which I had no idea existed and omg they did a birthday video with a few old cast members from the old show.

Clint is great, his tech tales videos own.

Methylethylaldehyde
Oct 23, 2004

BAKA BAKA

mewse posted:

From what I understand the license agreement gives them the permission to audit you, so if you don't comply with the audit then you are violating the software license and they sue

In some states they've ruled that clickwrap software EULAs are non-binding and generally unenforceable, so it would be really interesting to have someone in those states tell them "rear end in a top hat Software Inc. vs. Joe Q. Public says that your agreement I have to sign is worth less then the toilet paper I use to wipe my rear end, so kindly go gently caress yourselves".

mewse
May 2, 2006

Methylethylaldehyde posted:

In some states they've ruled that clickwrap software EULAs are non-binding and generally unenforceable, so it would be really interesting to have someone in those states tell them "rear end in a top hat Software Inc. vs. Joe Q. Public says that your agreement I have to sign is worth less then the toilet paper I use to wipe my rear end, so kindly go gently caress yourselves".

If a company argues the software license is invalid then they lose permission to use the software and end up committing copyright infringement anyway. I'm not a Microsoft apologist but they have this game wrapped up pretty tightly. Almost all companies will roll over and comply with the audit rather than go to court.

Harminoff
Oct 24, 2005

👽
If you have any interest in Linux distro's I really enjoy this guy's stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXY-Cb-ZZMY

Wirth1000
May 12, 2010

#essereFerrari
I need to change the OP cause of recent developments

1) MKBHD is just such an unabashed shameless Elon & Tesla worshipper it's embarassing to remain subbed to him

2) LTT has somehow gotten 100x more obnoxious

3) TechLinked still owns

4) Computer Jesus moving out of his mom's house owns

mewse
May 2, 2006

Wirth1000 posted:

2) LTT has somehow gotten 100x more obnoxious

Linus has started huffing his own farts since he has the power to hire and fire people. He still has natural easy chemistry with Luke on camera but he gave Luke a sinecure with the floatplane job so now it’s Linus and an employee all the time and his inner douche is showing more and more.

The WAN show with Riley was just stilted and awkward with Linus talking over Riley constantly and saying he doesn’t understand tech anyway. Riley is very smart to stay part time IMO.

The entire thing on the latest scrapyard wars where Linus begged a computer recycler to let him pick something off the shelf and them telling him they’re not a retail shop was loving horrible. He went there in person after they hung up on him and then they escorted him from the building. This thread’s description of him as a screeching alien is never going to leave my brain, when I watch him fail at normal human behavior.

ArgaWarga
Apr 8, 2005

dare to fail gloriously

I like Paul's Hardware :goleft:

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ArgaWarga posted:

I like Paul's Hardware :goleft:

Hell, same.

etalian
Mar 20, 2006

Linus is basically the annoying Jimmy Fallon of electronics reviews.

CerealKilla420
Jan 3, 2014

"I need a handle man..."

cage-free egghead posted:

I love LGR and I think he needs more subscribers. Lots of 90's nostalgia and he's got a great voice that doesn't drawl or screech.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQSIT18bOvg

Also just randomly came across the New Screen Savers which I had no idea existed and omg they did a birthday video with a few old cast members from the old show.

I'm also a big fan. I like to put his videos on while I'm falling asleep because his voice is soothing and I like hearing about old computers and stuff.

The only thing I don't like about LGR is his limited knowledge of audio equipment. He seems really interested in the stuff but he gets stuff wrong all the time. Also there was the one LGR thrifts episode where he paid like $150 for a POS Technics practice piano that isn't worth its weight in scrap.

Other than that I love his channel.

Twinty Zuleps
May 10, 2008

by R. Guyovich
Lipstick Apathy
Linus's video on the new iPhone is actually really good...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HNnXJMJkY0

...because it isn't really an iPhone video. It's about what happens on Youtube in the days after a new iPhone announcement, and it's pretty interesting.

EVIL Gibson
Mar 23, 2001

Internet of Things is just someone else's computer that people can't help attaching cameras and door locks to!
:vapes:
Switchblade Switcharoo

Wulfolme posted:

Linus's video on the new iPhone is actually really good...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HNnXJMJkY0

...because it isn't really an iPhone video. It's about what happens on Youtube in the days after a new iPhone announcement, and it's pretty interesting.

I tried to read the summary but I think Loonis ran out of room just cramming it just to the gills with links.


So I guess I'll take your word for it??

kloa
Feb 14, 2007


I watch all of LTTs videos, but only really enjoyed the WAN show when Luke was on it. Since he’s not really on the WAN slow anymore, I’ve been looking for other channels to check out. GN is pretty cool, and I like the in-depth stuff Digital Foundry goes in to.

Not a fan of Marques or Bitwit. Why couldn’t they just keep running The Screen Savers forever :sigh:

Lambert
Apr 15, 2018

by Fluffdaddy
Fallen Rib
The Screen Savers still exist, Leo Laporte is still at it: https://twit.tv/shows?shows_active=1

Combat Pretzel
Jun 23, 2004

No, seriously... what kurds?!
I think the video fits this thread the best. I mean Bitwit's Chinese guy shtick gets old quick, but it highlights the best parts of the riffed original video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vmQOO4WLI4

And it still misses the PSU being put in upside down and the short snippet of the guy trying to remove thermal paste from the underside of the CPU.

Combat Pretzel fucked around with this message at 21:42 on Sep 17, 2018

mewse
May 2, 2006

Combat Pretzel posted:

I think the video fits this thread the best. I mean Bitwit's Chinese guy shtick gets old quick, but it highlights the best parts of the riffed original video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vmQOO4WLI4

And it still misses the PSU being put in upside down and the short snippet of the guy trying to remove thermal paste from the underside of the CPU.

I liked this video too

cage-free egghead
Mar 8, 2004
I found the video that Linus talks about succumbing to clickbait titles and images. It's a pretty interesting take and I can totally get behind it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzRGBAUz5mA

EVIL Gibson
Mar 23, 2001

Internet of Things is just someone else's computer that people can't help attaching cameras and door locks to!
:vapes:
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cage-free egghead posted:

I found the video that Linus talks about succumbing to clickbait titles and images. It's a pretty interesting take and I can totally get behind it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzRGBAUz5mA

But somehow.... Doesn't make him less annoying

cage-free egghead
Mar 8, 2004
You can certainly do a lot worse going with Unbox Therapy or Austin Evans.

Combat Pretzel
Jun 23, 2004

No, seriously... what kurds?!
Unbox Therapy is obnoxious as gently caress.

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EVIL Gibson
Mar 23, 2001

Internet of Things is just someone else's computer that people can't help attaching cameras and door locks to!
:vapes:
Switchblade Switcharoo

cage-free egghead posted:

You can certainly do a lot worse going with Unbox Therapy or Austin Evans.

I am not saying Linus is not the only one that is bad. I believe you in stating that those other two shows are equally bad if they pay people to make the host look smart while having the a very high and whiny voice that makes blackboard scratching seem like white noise.

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