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“But how much does a PostgreSQL license actually cost?” A Frequently Asked Question from Oracle users considering PostgreSQL
  • For existing installation’s I can understand why oracle is still in use. For any new build I really can’t fathom why anyone would reach for oracle over Postgres other than ignorance.

  • [Discussion] What is/are your favorite commercial sauces?
  • I tend to make my own sauces. My staple bases are soy (dark and light), oyster, fish and sesame oil.

  • Anyone get any good cooking presents?
  • I got an Ooni Karu 16 pizza oven. Tried it out and absolutely love it.

  • Coriander plant revival
  • Keen to hear how you go!

    I'll have a go at indoor crops. I don't have much outdoor space with varying amounts of light exposure, so I am limited in what I can try.

  • Coriander plant revival
  • Ah ok, thank you!

    Is there a world where I can have a neverending supply of these herbs (parsley, basil, coriander, etc.) - maybe having a few different crops at different stages of growth?

  • Coriander plant revival

    Is there any way to salvage a coriander plant when it does this, or am I best to mulch it and start from scratch?

    My parsley is looking like it is about to do the same thing. Is there any way to prevent it and help it continue producing?

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    Does anyone recommend evaporative cooler ? I know aircon is much better but I wanted something that makes air a bit humid to help with my severe dry eyes.
  • Our house has ducted evaporative cooling. It works great on dry hot days but is absolutely useless if there’s any amount of humidity. We’re going to get a split system in our bedroom for hot humid days.

    We’re in Melbourne so it works well enough for the few stinking hot days we get.

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  • Check out this list.

  • Premium subscription management platform
  • Stripe has pretty robust subscription management. And their APIs are a dream to work with.

  • Business Accounting/Taxes
  • Depending on how nerdy you want to be, hledger is pretty robust.

    It would take a bit of setup, but you can automate transaction imports and apply rules to categorise transactions automatically.

    Check out https://plaintextaccounting.org/ for write-ups, alternatives, etc.

  • What is your favorite domain name provider, and why?
  • AWS Route53. Lets me keep all my domains in one place. If Cloudflare did .au I’d switch to that.

  • 'Cash stuffing' is the budgeting hack gaining popularity on social media. Here's how it works
  • I've been wondering if there's a way to do this with actual bank accounts. I know with ING I can only have like 2 savings/transactional accounts (1 joint, 1 personal).

    I'd like to be able to spin up accounts for these categories and use them as the "envelopes" instead of relying on cash.

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  • Thanks!

  • I need a solution for backing up images and videos from iOS
  • I use PhotoSync to sync my Apple Photos to my NAS over SMB.

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  • What alternatives are there for ducted heating?

    I went induction cooktop and will never look back. Gas heating and water are all we have left. Hot water is probably a bit prohibitively expensive for us to change for the moment.

  • Searching for domain host
  • Cloudflare offers a lot of services, including domain registration and DNS hosting.

  • Basic bagels

    This is the recipe for my basic bagels. I'll mix and knead the dough at breakfast and bake them fresh for lunch.

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    Gardening tips for Melbourne

    I'd like a garden that's useful for cooking - herbs, basic veg/tomatoes. But I don't really know where to start.

    I had a small patch of herbs, but it was overrun by weeds. I'd like to start this spring with a fresh raised garden bed in my (small) front garden. It receives a decent amount of sun.

    Are there any good resources out there for establishing a garden like this in Melbourne? Google obviously is fairly northern-hemisphere oriented, so seasons/availability don't really align.

    Things I'm curious about are –

    • what to plant
    • when to plant
    • when to harvest
    • how to harvest
    • how to deal with pests
    • how to deal with weeds
    • seeds vs. seedlings
    • how often to water
    • how much to water
    • to feed or not to feed
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    bmck Brendan McKenzie @lemmy.bmck.au

    Seasoned software developer with a knack for tackling complex technical challenges. When I'm not heads-down coding, I usually indulge in two other passions: exploring the world through travel and creating culinary delights in the kitchen.

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