FAQ

Last Updated: 15 Feb 2025

Some responses to questions I am often asked.

What are your system specs?

I run a dual-boot of Fedora Linux and Windows 11 on a mid-range-ish desktop computer I've built that I call "Discovery". Frequently people think I must have some monstrously powerful computer, in reference to a few videos (link to 1, & 2) I've done where I've pointed out the speed of computers, but it really isn't so. Computers, just, in a very general kind of way, are very fast. My computer suits my needs, presently, and I'm happy with it.

Name: Discovery
Processor: Intel Core i5-12400F @ 4.4GHz (6 cores, 12 threads)
RAM: 32GB Corsair
GPU: RTX 3060 w. 12GB vRAM
Case: Fractal Design Focus 2 (White)
Storage: 1TB M.2, 1TB SATA

What is that terminal you're using?

In some of my videos I've used cool-retro-term, a terminal emulator that emulates a CRT television. It might be silly, but I find it fun and reasonably aesthetically pleasing. Otherwise, I use xfce4-terminal, that comes with the XFCE desktop environment. On Windows, I simply use the default Windows terminal, sometimes with the CRT shader setting applied.

What is that font you're using?

For my terminal and editor(s), I usually use any of a number of fonts from The Ultimate Oldschool PC Font Pack. I particularly like IBM BIOS-2y.

How does your desktop look like that?/What desktop environment do you use?

I very much enjoy using NsCDE. It's a modern version of the old CDE desktop from the 90s, and I love it. I love to have a look that brings to mind an old Sun workstation, and NsCDE does that splendidly.

What keyboard do you use?

I use a Keychron K6 with Glorious Panda switches and KBDFans SA profile Violet PBT keycaps. I like it, but it's a bit loud for my tastes. My next keyboard will be quieter.

What is the deal with the fibonacci program?/Can I have it?

It's a little program I wrote in C. It calculates the nth fibonacci number quickly and to an arbitrary level of precision using GMP.

You can download an updated version of it (with additions from others) here. There is also an MS-DOS port, there. The original gist is here.