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by csdvrx
1122 days ago
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I would use it to ssh and tmux to my servers, to display stats/logs and start simple scripts when needed, like a "wireless KVM". I understand many people use smartphones or tablets for that, but I don't like the idea of having a smartphone with me at all times: I have one, but in a drawer. I charge it and use it when I need to travel. It's too intrusive otherwise. I can use ssh from my laptop, but I like a distraction free environment: most of my apps run in full screen, to help me maintain my concentration. So a separate device I could turn quickly, check what's happening, and type commands, would be very valuable. I would certainly try to find a way to add sixel support to the terminal (BSD console terminals have that) then have gnuplot display some key measurements like latency scatters on top of the moving averages. Another role would be very natural thanks to being cheap: the USB port could help me check devices without having to fear hardware damage to my laptop USB ports (voltage issues etc) or software issues (virus/trojan etc) |
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This is where I stand. Regrettably it becomes harder and harder now that everything uses 2FA, cannot leave home without the phone.