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by jj00 5y ago
Really interesting article. I've read the first two in the series and was eating it up. It's also nice to see more criticism about visual design on Linux desktops instead of worrying about the underpinnings.
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by jj00 5y ago
I agree with the global menu. At least Ubuntu (maybe more) gives you the option to switch between the two. I may be wrong, but I believe it's document-focused vs application-focused? I think people who like the global menu tend to be s
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by jj00 12y ago
Couldn't you say this for any language? As soon as you start applying it to larger projects things start to get more complicated. It's not the same problem per language, but each has their own issues.
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by jj00 12y ago
A second password is just another form of a second factor (in 2-factor authorization)
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by jj00 12y ago
I use it, but I have to admit I'm not much of a fan. All it has done is annoy me by forcing me to stop my flow and look-up a secondary field. I think there should be a 3rd option of just having a second password. Better yet, add a fe
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by jj00 12y ago
So what if the Open Source project doesn't make any money? Do they expect the project to pay percentages based on donations or something?
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by jj00 12y ago
Kind of weird to see a picture introducing the tablet and it has the letter "F" written on it.
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by jj00 12y ago
I'm sorry, but I've grown to hate this feature. I keep receiving emails from accounts I didn't sign up for, only to discover the person (with a similar name) used an email address like "senor.developez@gmail.com" o
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by jj00 13y ago
I was commenting on the parent "..how far would you say that $110,000 has gotten you in Seattle?" I've survived in Seattle making that amount, and making half that amount. Each time I've had to adjust my life in order t
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by jj00 13y ago
I can't decide if he is commenting on his own situation or just added it in as part of a larger question about the economy.
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by jj00 13y ago
I've done quite well in Seattle living within my means.
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by jj00 13y ago
I've been evaluating using a wiki for some of our documentation, with DokuWiki. It uses plain-text markup files, but also allows for some collaboration between users. I can see where it wouldn't be so hot on the version front, bu
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by jj00 13y ago
As an American, I would say most of us have a sympathetic ear, but don't know where best to place our efforts, so it shows up in tipping. However, I'm equally confused as to why there is no tipping in fast-food restaurants. The
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by jj00 13y ago
I've been doing remote work for going on 8 years now. All solid advice, but I think the general theme I've gone by is to always be open to trying new ideas. I've come full-circle on a number of things: I started with 4 clock