Nick | TheGoodParts.dev

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30+ years in software development, mostly posting on topics related to: #tech #programming #webdev #foss #linux #devops #infosec #privacy Small and simple is beautiful. My digital garden: https://thegoodparts.dev Bits: @thegoodparts.dev

The post shows a comparison between two moments in tech history. It mentions the 1994 Pentium FDIV bug, where a bug caused inaccuracies in 1 in 9,000,000,000 calculations, leading to a massive recall after Intel downplayed it. The tweet contrasts this with 2025, stating that it is now normal for tech companies to sell software that is frequently inaccurate or dishonest, often failing at simple calculations. The post is written by Thomas Fuchs (@thomasfuchs@hachyderm.io).
A satirical 1984 poster titled "The Trickle-down theory" criticizes Reagan-era economic policies. It shows a wealthy older man in a white shirt and striped trousers urinating on a homeless person lying in a blanket on the street. A Rolls-Royce and a man in a tuxedo stand nearby, highlighting the stark contrast between wealth and poverty.
A comic of Tintin and Captain Haddock sitting at a bar. Captain Haddock is saying "What a week, huh?", and Tintin is replying "Captain, it's Tuesday". https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/what-a-week-huh
Social media post humorously discussing time zones, noting differences between Australia, Europe, and the USA, with the USA depicted as entering the year 1937.
Year of the Linux Desktop graphic. A stylized penguin, evocative of the Linux mascot, is centrally positioned against a muted sky-gray background. The penguin is depicted in a seated posture, with its characteristic black body and distinctive yellow feet. Below the penguin image, in bold, white, sans-serif font, the text "I WANT TO BELIEVE" is prominently displayed. The text sits against a backdrop of stylized, muted green hills and trees.
Network bridge
If you are still on Twitter, just keep in mind that Walmart is officially cooler than you now.
Our AI overlord: If you could speak binary, that would be great!
Cloud architecture mess
Cyanide & Happiness comic Panel 1 Future granny appears Orangeshirt: Whoa! Future Granny! Panel 2 Future granny: Back in my day, if you didn't die in the war, the polio got you! Panel 3 Orangeshirt: But you're from the future! Panel 4 Future granny: Exactly!
E Corp / Evil Corp (Mr. Robot)
Blessed Saint of the Church of Emacs.
Tux smashing Microsoft's MSN butterfly
This is fine.
The joy of not being sold anything...