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by II2II 10y ago
By the sounds of it, this bloat is minor. (Keep in mind, the author is pointing out the two most extreme examples.) Bloat arises from a lot of different places, a lot of which cannot realistically be controlled without drastically affectin
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by II2II 10y ago
Does objective criteria matter if it is a machine that does what you need of it and you find pleasure in using it? I write this while sitting in front of a modern machine that has as much appeal as a kitchen appliance, yet I regularly dig o
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by II2II 10y ago
They seem to over-withhold in Canada as well, and I disagree with it for similar reasons. On the other hand, it is likely a huge benefit to the poor and those who are poor at managing their money. Come tax time, they could easily face a bi
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by II2II 10y ago
Wouldn't American employers also be spending a fair bit of money figuring out taxes for their employees prior to handing off the data and money to the IRS? And wouldn't financial institutions be doing something similar for their
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by II2II 10y ago
I think that the best answer to that is yes and no. Unless things have changed in recent years, they run what is effectively an advertisement about the funding companies or organization at the start and end of each program. They do not ru
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by II2II 10y ago
> Right now in this case is an untended yard. The article mentions that non-native species are removed. In other words, the yard is tended to. It simply is not tended to in a way approved by the township.
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by II2II 10y ago
I don't know how representative I am here, but it seems as though the listed acceptable ad criteria miss the point. The criteria focus upon the presentation of advertising. That is nice, but the reality is that users can choose to le
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by II2II 10y ago
The author spends a lot of time talking about precision and seems surprised that people think astrophysics is imprecise. Much of astrophysics is imprecise, and one result builds upon another to that imprcision propagates. Of course the red
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by II2II 10y ago
It would be interesting to find out whether Apple's safety mechanism is part of the OS or the firmware. The firmware on my PC will detect that it is running too hot, and halt. Presumably it will halt to catch fire since it seems as th
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by II2II 10y ago
As far as I can tell from the article, this issue came up due to a change in the contact information. The changed involved an error that resulted in placeholder contact information being replaced by outdated personal contact information.
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by II2II 10y ago
> I'm not against mild zoning codes that merely slow down rather than block change. I was thinking along similar lines, yet I suspect that this won't happen for various reasons even if NIMBYism is discounted. The layout of man
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by II2II 10y ago
There is no need to sacrifice owning a home with a yard or the ability to own a car. It is possible increase the population density in many suburbs through more effective land use, making more modes of transportation feasible. Once those o
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by II2II 10y ago
Stop the page load, and the content will come up. www.fsf.org seems to be fine, but static.fsf.org seems to be having trouble.
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by II2II 10y ago
The page suggests that they are priorities, not that the FSF is supporting the development of these projects. Given the diverse skill set and interests of free software developers, it's probably better to have a long list of priorities
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by II2II 10y ago
I suspect that the key thing is making an employee feel valued or valuable (based upon the employee's motivations) rather than making them happier. An employee that feels as though they are not valued by the company or feel as though t
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by II2II 10y ago
It may not be surprising, but many find it disagreeable. Residents of those overcrowded centres are rarely enthusiastic about subsidising the suburbs. Businesses often find it difficult to exist in the centre, both due to taxation (again,
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by II2II 10y ago
There are likely a number of reasons for using dd in tutorials designed for beginners: - it is available by default on all Unix systems - it distinguishes between input and output (i.e. if= and of=) - it reports results - it avoids using a
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by II2II 10y ago
Most modes of transportation have distinct advantages. For example: trains and busses give you freedoms that cars simply cannot. Ditto for cycling. Besides, car culture tends to create an environment where the advantage is theirs alone.
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by II2II 10y ago
I would say that it is worth it for one simple reason: vi and emacs are going to be around for a very long time. This has the advantage of letting you learn and build upon your skills as time progresses. Even though vi and emacs usually t
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by II2II 10y ago
Windows of today is not the Windows of 10 years ago, and the Apple of today is not the Apple of 10 years ago. Windows has improved considerably over the past decade, while Apple has shifted away from the professional market. It is realisti
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by II2II 10y ago
I would suggest finding a project that will allow you to focus upon a particular computer or (limited number of computers), then focus upon discussing those projects with others. There are plenty of online forums for vintage computers, whi
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by II2II 10y ago
It may also be a question of how you use sites like HN. I've found that this site is useful for learning when I simply click on the headlines and ignore the comments. Yes, the comments are informative. On the other hand, I have foun
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by II2II 10y ago
It's not quite the same thing, but there are many self-propelled wheeled contraptions when balance is a concern. Standard and hand propelled trikes are safe. Some even provide bucket seats with seatbelts. There is a bit or risk of tip
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by II2II 10y ago
To be fair, the comparison to horoscopes was in a very specific context: the results are presented in general terms that people will be more likely to self-identify with. That particular excerpt doesn't really say much about the predi
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by II2II 10y ago
I find that difference in treatment to be curious. I have very little confidence in a helmet providing sufficient protection in an automobile collision. Other forms of accidents, sure. Then again, cycling culure is very different in my p
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by II2II 10y ago
It is a question of how much new technology can add to your life, rather than how much old technology hinders you. Your old phone will function as before. It has the same benefits as before. The new stuff is not going to change that. The