Author | Lightnews

Dan Allen

@mojavelinux.com

930 followers 120 following 490 posts

OSS Developer, Community Builder, Asciidoctor, AsciiDoc Language, & Antora Co-Lead, Java Champion, Author, Cornell Alum, Vegan, Lacrosse Friend. Rivian referral code: DANIEL1783828

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 3d

We're never going to be able to escape it.

1 1

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 8d

I'll chime in to say that going to the Christmas markets was an experience I'll never forget. Mulled Jenever. Mmm. And ducking into a bar for both beer and warmth is such a cozy feeling. Maybe it's best just as a memory, but still one I'll cherish forever.

1 1

Reposted by Dan Allen

Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 13d

SNAP is not the reason your taxes are high.

SNAP recipients don’t need to “just go get a job”.

Most of them work. The rest are disabled, elderly, children or caregivers.

People need & deserve assistance

Your taxes fund wars and tax cuts for the ultra rich

Be mad about that

220 3.6K 11K

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 14d

I agree that for straightforward documents it does a nice job. But oh those link: prefixes bother me. A URL is already a macro prefix, so no need to add the link: prefix in front of it. I told AI not to do that in my session. Maybe it will learn.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 16d

Based on my own experience, late night online shopping seems to have been replaced by late night exploring curiosities with ChatGPT. Apparantely, it's quite good at estimating building projects.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 17d

100% this. That's the scariest part. They can actually change either the text or how strict they enforce the copy paste covenants at will.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 17d

One HOA I read stated that no playground equipment shall be visible from the road or a neighbor's house. Are you kidding me? Next.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 17d

I sure wish. Digging up information about HOAs is WORK.

Reposted by Dan Allen

Jose | RivianTrackr @riviantrackr.com · 17d

Excited to see IONNA is now LIVE on the Rivian mobile app and in-vehicle navigation.

2 15

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 17d

IONNA!!!! Woot!

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 20d

The first filter I put on when searching for a property is "no HOA". I'm not even looking at what else is out there beyond that*.

* There are some "common sense" HOAs that have restrictions no one would object to (no junk, no chain-linked fences, control erosion). But those are few and far between.

1 1

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 20d

Precisely. I'm okay with what I call a "common sense" HOA, which is basically no junk and control erosion. That sort of thing. Everything beyond that is a fiefdom.

I feel like we need something akin to the Contributors Covenant for HOAs. Common sense, not dumb restrictive rules.

3 1

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 20d

Writing documentation for a site built with Antora is just so, so easy. That's not me saying that as the main author of Antora. That's me saying that as the main author of the documentation that's built with Antora.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 21d

What happened to "get off my lawn"?

The truth is, Americans are just a web of contradictions.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 21d

It's even more of a joke in Colorado. You have people running around wielding guns yelling FREEDOM, revving their gas-powered truck engines as they skid off, only to return home to a draconian HOA that doesn't allow them to work on their truck, hang clothes on the line, or actually shoot those guns.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 21d

It's ironic that an HOA is formed to protect the value of a property, yet its very existence scares away buyers. HOAs in the US are an absolute mess. You spend 1M for a house, then have to pay these gate keepers extra to NOT be allowed to do things on your property. Completely absurd.

3 5

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 21d

Every single time I got to a doctor for something, I pay for the services at the time of my visit, AND THEN I get a bill for additional charges. The medical system in the US is an absolute scam. No other business would be allowed to run this way!

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 22d

OH: I don't think the emails reflect reality.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 27d

I can't believe I actually have to tell someone that a new issue requires a description, not just a link somewhere else. If you're going to file an issue with an open source project, at least put in a half-assed attempt at a proper report. Don't expect the maintainer to work harder than you.

1 5

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 29d

What an incredible moment! He's definitely a chip off the still young block. I have no double he'll be creating Devoxx-quality experiences wherever he goes, just like his incredible parents.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · Oct 8

I really can't stand that browsers remember 404 pages in the autocomplete history. Why would I want to go back to a page that didn't lead anywhere? Come on.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · Oct 3

I could not live without linked worktrees in git. If you don't make use of them, you really should.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · Oct 3

Can I ask which software you are using to make those visual diffs?

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · Sep 26

100%

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · Sep 25

Do you have any insight on why IONNA stations still haven't been added?

1 1