Would this probably work if you connect to their Wi-Fi?
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you know the computer thing is it plugged in?
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I almost said yes, but no, localhost is your own device. If it was a 192.168 ip it would be different.
I'll know it's the future when I start seeing http://[fe80::xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx]/ link fuckups.
Listen, you’re in good company. I literally almost posted this and then I realized. Made my day that I wasn’t the only one.
Also, it’s amazing that someone made QR codes with a localhost URL.
You'd still go to localhost, so realistically: no.
Probably.
But ugh. What’s wrong with a printed, laminated menu‽
IT technician here, without modifying the hosts file on your computer it won't work.
You can assume that this will never work on anything other than the development box, regardless of what network you are connected to.
without modifying the hosts file on your computer it won’t work
Wouldn't be surprised if even that didn't work - localhost resolving to something that isn't the local host is the sort of thing that'd get blocked by browsers as a security exploit.
I like these digital menus.
For large groups they're so much better than all coordinating when you're ready to order, ordering, and later working out how to split the bill.
They also let you order in your own time, no need to have someone hovering waiting for you to be ready, or not be there at all.
Though my experience is that they're mostly used at pubs and clubs, where they replace ordering at the counter, rather than table service.
The worst thing is that they always ask for a fucking tip. Shitty companies trying to import even shittier American bullshit.
Digital menus that supplement the paper menus and in-person servers are fine.
Digital menus that are the only option and are used to surge price are garbage
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Up vote for the interrobang!
Theoretically, it would be cheaper for the company if they do new menus frequently. A lot quicker too, potentially.
Being this incompetent it's more expensive....
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Someone needs to name their catering business 'localhost'
Yea but we shouldn't pollute the world with printed menus! websites don't get lost, like the printed ones! downtime is amazing! /S
I prefer printed menus, you sit, you read, you eat. No scan, no using your phone or anything else. What else they gonna add? dine in but order online?
What else they gonna add? dine in but order online?
Is this also sarcasm?
If not, I regret to inform you have I have been in places where this is currently happening.
I was questioning, and to be true can't believe this is happening!
dine in but order online?
This exists. A Mexican and an Asian chain here in Zürich do this.
And you can even pay on your phone, no need for a POS to pay your bill.
Yeaa! So you would sit, check the menu online, order online, pay online, they bring your food, you leave.
Make sure to tip 35%! Unless you're a cheap bastard who doesn't deserve to go out!
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