Jenn Dolari @dolari@driveinsaturday.org

"Why do you use Linux over Windows, Jenn?"

Lemme tell ya - I'm an old DOS user. I like hardware access control over my computers so if I want something done, the OS can complain, but it won't stop me. Linux allows that. Windows does not....

So, I'm trying to get my Ethernet and my Wi-Fi on my laptop to work together on the same IP for ease of use when remoting into the system.

The plan:
1) Set up the system to disable the Wi-Fi when the ethernet is plugged in and re-enable it when unplugged.
2) Set up both interfaces with the same IP.

Linux:
1) Quick script to hotswap the devices. COMPLETE
2) Assign the same IP to both devices. COMPLETE
Result: SUCCESS! And quick too.

Windows:
1A) In the device manager, look for the setting to Disable the NIC when ethernet is plugged in. FAILED - setting doesn't exist, despite documentation that it does.
1B) Update NIC drivers for setting. FAILED - setting doesn't exist, despite documentation that it does.
1C) Find a command line that allows the hotswap based on setting up a task via event viewer in Windows. FAILED - only works when plugging in, not unplugging
1D) Debug the script to find out why it won't disable the WiFi when plugged in. FAILED - can't see why it's not working...
1E) Erase the disconnect script, copy paste it again. COMPLETE. For some reason.
2A) Assign the static IP to my ethernet. COMPLETE
2B) Assign the same static IP to my Wifi. FAILED. Windows gave me an error saying I SHOULDN'T put the same IP on two devices, but allowed me to save anyway. Then stripped the IP, leaving it blank.
2C) Repeat the above several times, as per Microsofts instructions. - FAILED
2D) Disconnect the ethernet and try again. FAILED. Same error.
2E) Attempt to force the ip addresses to both devices. FAILED, access denied
2F) Go into Regedit, allow the permissions, and try again. FAILED, was allowed permission to rewrite finally, but got "The Object Already Exists."
2G) Attempt to remove all network profiles: FAILED. "Access Denied."
2H) Go back into Regedit, find another pemission to change, and tried again: SUCCESS - now able to flush all profiles.
2I) Assign IP Address to Wi-Fi: SUCESS
2J) Assign IP Address to Ethernet: FAILED "The Object already exists."
Result: FAILURE - After two hours of something that SHOULD work, and Windows even tells you "you can save this configuration, but it won't work" and then doesn't let you save it.

I like having hardware access control to my computer when I need it, and Windows took that away around Windows ME.

I didn't just try to install a Windows driver in Linux, no not me, I'm smarter than that.

There is one thing I miss pre-transition. Going topless around the house with the windows open when it's hot. Now I gotta worry the neighbors can look in and I get an indecent exposure charge....

First pics of the live action Lower Decks crew showing up in Strange New Worlds! O_O

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Vy59dJnYCc

Tasting History does some hometown history: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM6nkG4vP0Q

If you haven't had Nachos Cereal you're missing out. (All the non dippable chip crumb with nacho cheese and salsa poured over it in a bowl).

You though Captain Crunch destroyed the roof of your mouth....

Got an extra heart when completeing the Light Temple, and got another heart through some shrines. Feeling a little more confident I won't have to worry about One Hit Kills moving forward.

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HAX

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I finally got one! I wonder how it measures up to the Legend's Cookbook recipe. :)

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Ah, just as I remember it.

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A few more quests completed!

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Newsflash: I beat the Light Temple, with only four hearts. And a LOT of food. Now that I've saved the Gerudo, I can just stop here and live among them, right? Right?

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When I gotta use my full screen, but also watch The Try Guys .

Thunderstorm. Yes Yes YES. I'VE MISSED YOU.

Okay, four hearts may not be the best for the Lightning Temple boss battle, but I can get to the halfwya point pretty consistently. Absolutely went at this WAY too early. But I'm here now, so....

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Oh no, it's my worst enemy in Zelda games.

The camera.

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I play Zelda way too well. Sometimes TOO well. I just spent about thirty minutes solving a puzzle that actually did not exist at all. XD

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So I put some honey on my bread for breakfast knowing the full dangers of doing so. And it happened. I'm sorry. But once you get honey on exposed skin it never comes off. No amount of scrubbing, no amount of washing...it's sticky forever.

I'm sorry for your loss.

So I'm at my first temple in Tears of the Kingdom. I'm pretty underpowered in hearts and stamina, I'm overpowered in materials. Should I go ahead and try the temple?

Or instead, should I try opening all the OTHER temples, hope I can hit all the shrines for more hearts and whatnot to continue, THEN hit all the temples at once?