Jarrod C. 🏳️‍🌈

Jarrod C. 🏳️‍🌈

@jarrodcoombes.com

IT Admin and Cyber security specialist, vintage computer nerd and general technology enthusiast. 25 years of this shit, and I still really have no idea what I am doing, I have just become pretty good at faking it.

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I see several people putting together WinXP builds, which is awesome, the original release also makes sense. But I was there, in the trenches, when it came out. SP1 was like an olive branch from heaven and I'd argue the well loved, rock solid version everyone remembers was the SP1 version.

If for no other reason XP SP1 allowed people to watch the Snow White and the Seven Dwarves DVD without being accused of being a pirate. (Seriously though, SP1 had a list of fixes longer than my arm).

Just update the iDrac firmware they said, it'll be easy... Suffice it to say it went sideways, the rack rail on the left is missing several hundred ball bearings and I am considering looking up the price of airline tickets to Tibet and tips on shaving one's head... At least it's Friday I guess.

Fake, City/zip does not exist. But the point is valid. 1 Gal Mlk: 02: $2.76 - 26: $4.10 12 Eggs: 02 1.03 - 26: 2.27 Bread/lb 02: 1.02 - 26: 1.82 Chkn/lb 02: 1.07 - 26: 4.20 Banana/lb 02: 0.51 - 26: 0.66 Coffee/lb 02: 2.92 - 26: 9.72 Total 02: 9.31 - 26: 22.77 (245%) CPI should be 17.42 (131%)

Owen From Ohio@owenfromohio.bsky.social

These numbers are based on the national averages (so not Walmart specifically) for the two years as per Google search results. I did fully vette the source of the average claim, though they did seem to come from trustworthy places based on a quick look.

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There's been an incredible achievement made that benefits those interested in emulation and computer history. The microcode for the 80386 has been extracted, decoded, and disassembled. oldbytes.space/@gloriouscow... #retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #emulation #reverseeengineering

oldbytes.spacegloriouscow (@gloriouscow@oldbytes.space)I'm incredibly pleased to announce that **the microcode for the Intel 80386 has been decoded**. It was a group effort by a bunch of talented people to extract and correct the physical bits, but the m...

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(🚨) We’re mere *hours* from a constitutional crisis of historic proportions—and many Americans don’t seem to realize it. Why? Because nearly no corporate media outlet will properly report on it. So please consider sharing this new report widely.

sethabramson.substack.comTrump’s Second Iran War Becomes Illegal May 1Contrary to claims by the New York Times, U.S. law doesn’t grant Trump authority to “give himself an extension” on a war already illegal under international law. His Iran war becomes illegal on May 1.

My fellow Californian's that are on the left side of the spectrum, who are you voting for in the primary for the governor slot, and why is it not LivingForGod AndCountry DeMott? Well I know why not, that's obvious, but I am curious about the first bit. #toomanychoices #whothehellarethesepeople

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This was on eBay for $27, it has a manual volume dial, so I simply could not resist. Now I have to work out what it is exactly and see if it works. I don't have a problem, I can stop anytime I want....

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Best $10 you'll ever donate!

mbbrutman.bsky.social@mbbrutman.bsky.social

VCF Pacific Northwest 2026 is just a month away! vcfpnw.org Join us May 2nd and 3rd in Tukwila, WA just south of Seattle near the SEATAC airport. We have 25+ exhibits, 3 talks, and you get to hang-out with some great people! Sponsored by the Interim Computer Museum (icm.museum). #retrocomputing

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THE TRUMP CRIME FAMILY have illegally profited $5 Billion+ and his corporate cronies trillions, while he’s bankrupted and destroyed tens of millions of USA working class. MAGA cult followers are simply too brainwashed by Trump and Fox News to realize it. It’s the worst embarrassment in USA history.

KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘@kojamf.bsky.social

John Schwarz

1/ Growing up at the tail end of apartheid in South Africa, there was a phrase that I remember hearing fairly often, which I honestly did not thing would have renewed relevance in my life. It has come to mind right now mostly due to the fact that it is black history month. Amandla Awethu!

Zulu for "The power is ours" basically the same meaning as the the phrase "Power to the people" It is more important than ever that we acknowledge and celebrate black history month this month, no matter what our federal gov. says on the subject, or how many black history monuments they pull down.

Not the victory I wanted, but I'll take it as a small win for now. When does he get arrested?

Governor JB Pritzker@govpritzker.illinois.gov

Who’s next? One demotion cannot detract from accountability. Greg Bovino and Trump’s agents must still be held responsible for the killings and the damage they’ve done to America.

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The DOJ is more than three weeks late in delivering the Epstein Files. In those three weeks: - Trump declared himself acting President of Venezuela - ICE murdered a woman in Minnesota - Trump is preparing an invasion of a NATO ally - Trump initiated a criminal investigation of Fed Chair Powell

What concerns me the most right now is how apparent it is that our local leaders have zero power over the local PDs. MN has to threaten to call in the national guard to protect citizens, not local PD Other governors have also completely side stepped the concept of directing local PD deal with ICE

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Ever wanted a PicoGUS or PicoMEM but for PCMCIA? @yyzkevin.com's PicoPCMCIA adds modern WiFi networking, Sound Blaster, GUS, CD-ROM, and storage to any computer with a PCMCIA slot. He's getting closer to launch and is now taking deposits for the first run of cards. www.yyzkevin.com/picopcmcia/

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Aw man 😞 Rest in peace Mr Cheifet, host of Computer Chronicles: obits.goldsteinsfuneral.com/stewart-chei... What a legend. His work in both presenting and preserving the early days of computer history has been (and will continue to be) deeply appreciated! My condolences to his family and friends.

obits.goldsteinsfuneral.comStewart Cheifet Obituary December 28, 2025 - Goldsteins FuneralView Stewart Cheifet's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

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Replying to @renegadecut.com

This is the one I'm seeding now. Thanks for the good webrip! 🧲 magnet:?xt=urn:btih:r26oym3csssgcjov7tfnlxls6m6c6ckn&dn=60minutes-cecotsegment&tr=http%3A%2F%2Fbt1.archive.org%3A6969%2Fannounce

You can also download it from Archive.org (for now) here archive.org/details/60-m... I recommend people do this, and keep a local copy just in case it goes missing from there.

Allison Gill@muellershewrote.com

BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...

Us: Hey ATT our fiber was cut ATT: Ok, let me test the connection. ATT: I cannot connect Us: Yes, the fiber is cut. ATT: OK, I'll send someone Man in Van: Your fiber is cut Us: Yes, please fix it. Man in Van: Can't do that, will send crew (leaves) <wait 15 hours> Crew: Your fiber was cut we fixed it

I really wish we could have just cut out the middle people and gone straight to the fix part. But apparently ATT does not really like to listen to their customers. Still, at least it's fixed now. Stupid copper thieves.

I took the day off, so of course the copper thieves decided that this morning was the perfect time to steal the copper from the pole in front of our district office. Why yes, this also took out our fiber links between all our sites as well as our internet and phones.

@wilwheaton.net Can I ask you something that just popped into my head? Is it weird that there are literal action figures and now Lego figures of you out there? And do the manufacturers get your sign off on them before they can sell them? These are the types of questions that keep me up and night.