aesthetic-computer

in toy and utility pieces like `notepat`[1], or `boyfriend` and those published by user handles like `@bash/hub`. Return to the prompt by pressing the name at the top left corner, your browser's back button or the [Esc], [`], or [Backspace] keyboard shortcuts. Enter `list` at the prompt for a scrollable index of pieces and commands. Most of AC is open to anonymous users. Some pieces like `chat` or `moods` require a registered @handle to fully participate and post data. Every piece on AC is URL addressable. For example, users who enjoy using `notepat` can skip the prompt entirely by bookmarking https://aesthetic.computer/notepat. QR codes to share any piece can be generated by prefixing the piece with `share` at prompt as in `share notepat`. Here are a some recipes to try: A. Make a Painting 1. Enter `new 128` to start a new 128x128 pixel painting. 2. Enter `rect red` and drag to paint red (or any CSS color) rectangles. (Or try other primitive brushes like `line`, `shape`, and `fill`.) 3. Press the command name in the top left corner to return to `prompt`. (Or use the [Esc], [Backspace], or [`] on the keyboard.) 4. Enter `smear` and drag to use a pixel scattering brush, then return to `prompt`. 5. Enter `dl` to download a timestamped PNG, `done` to publish the painting on AC servers, or `print` to mail order a real sticker. B. Play a Melody 1. Enter `+` to open a second prompt window. 2. Enter `metronome 120` in the second prompt window to keep rhythm at 120 BPM. 3. Enter `notepat` in the first prompt window to play tones in regular time. (Or try `bleep:sine 4x4` for a randomized playable tone matrix.) - Bonus - 4. Record a `notepat` performance as a 7s looping, downloadable video by entering `tape notepat`. 5. Play `notepat` in person with others by generating a QR code via `share notepat`. C. Say "hi" in `chat`. 1. Enter `imnew` or press [I'm New] on a deactivated prompt to register. 2. Verify your email. 3. Set a @handle by entering `handle ur-handle-here`. 4. First-time handle setters are automatically routed to `chat`. 5. Say "hi" and request technical help from myself (@jeffrey) and others. To dive in more you can read the technical history [2] or try coding your own AC piece[3]. --- [0] No Paint HN discussion from 2020: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23546706 [1] Recent HN discussion on `notepat` here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41526754 [2] The AC Story: https://github.com/whistlegraph/aesthetic-computer/blob/main... [3] Write a Piece: https://github.com/whistlegraph/aesthetic-computer/blob/main...

-in toy and utility pieces like `notepat`[1], or `boyfriend` and those published by user handles like `@bash/hub`. Return to the prompt by pressing the name at the top left corner, your browser's back button or the [Esc], [`], or [Backspace] keyboard shortcuts. Enter `list` at the prompt for a scrollable index of pieces and commands. Most of AC is open to anonymous users. Some pieces like `chat` or `moods` require a registered @handle to fully participate and post data. Every piece on AC is URL addressable. For example, users who enjoy using `notepat` can skip the prompt entirely by bookmarking https://aesthetic.computer/notepat. QR codes to share any piece can be generated by prefixing the piece with `share` at prompt as in `share notepat`. Here are a some recipes to try: A. Make a Painting 1. Enter `new 128` to start a new 128x128 pixel painting. 2. Enter `rect red` and drag to paint red (or any CSS color) rectangles. (Or try other primitive brushes like `line`, `shape`, and `fill`.) 3. Press the command name in the top left corner to return to `prompt`. (Or use the [Esc], [Backspace], or [`] on the keyboard.) 4. Enter `smear` and drag to use a pixel scattering brush, then return to `prompt`. 5. Enter `dl` to download a timestamped PNG, `done` to publish the painting on AC servers, or `print` to mail order a real sticker. B. Play a Melody 1. Enter `+` to open a second prompt window. 2. Enter `metronome 120` in the second prompt window to keep rhythm at 120 BPM. 3. Enter `notepat` in the first prompt window to play tones in regular time. (Or try `bleep:sine 4x4` for a randomized playable tone matrix.) - Bonus - 4. Record a `notepat` performance as a 7s looping, downloadable video by entering `tape notepat`. 5. Play `notepat` in person with others by generating a QR code via `share notepat`. C. Say "hi" in `chat`. 1. Enter `imnew` or press [I'm New] on a deactivated prompt to register. 2. Verify your email. 3. Set a @handle by entering `handle ur-handle-here`. 4. First-time handle setters are automatically routed to `chat`. 5. Say "hi" and request technical help from myself (@jeffrey) and others. To dive in more you can read the technical history[2] or try coding your own AC piece[3]. --- [0] No Paint HN discussion from 2020: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23546706 [1] Recent HN discussion on `notepat` here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41526754 [2] The AC Story: https://github.com/whistlegraph/aesthetic-computer/blob/main... [3] Write a Piece: https://github.com/whistlegraph/aesthetic-computer/blob/main...