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by freddref 10y ago
Maybe that's what modern buildings are lacking? Are we to surmise that architecture is dead if the proposed positive effects of architecture are better accomplished with decoration? The issue with architecture (edit: as practiced) is t
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by freddref 10y ago
Any interest in one with programming language and musical, car, computer, phone, tipple, OS preferences?
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by freddref 11y ago
Just added wired.com to my ad blacklist.
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by freddref 11y ago
Is it a little strange that computer science types aren't leading the way in this sort of thing?
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by freddref 11y ago
It's more prevalent than you would expect. People pay for cable and magazines. People even pay to become walking ads when they buy brand name clothing. edit: comma
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by freddref 11y ago
weeks away from forever?
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by freddref 11y ago
It's difficult to discover new music on SC outside of what's currently popular. Maybe it's there somewhere but I find the UI frustrating.
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by freddref 11y ago
Think the work explode is overused. It just reminds me of lemmings (the game).
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by freddref 11y ago
Could do with a link to comments.
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by freddref 11y ago
Will this keep a cache of all files I listen to, essentially building up my local music library as I listen? How is incorrect meta-data handled?
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by freddref 11y ago
The key flaw is the humans!
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by freddref 11y ago
I hadn't heard of DSC before and wish it was available in Europe. Would be interested to know how much of a streisand effect they are experiencing. And given the season that's in it, a year's subscription to this would make a
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by freddref 11y ago
You can redirect dns names to localhost in your hosts file. Super simple.
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by freddref 11y ago
How intuitive a language or API is is somewhat subjective. I get the feeling there are diminishing productivity returns from the latest 're-organisation' of a language or API structure. Is this work simply pandering to peoples eve
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by freddref 11y ago
Very interested to see how accurate this is in practice. Could really help cut down the google -> stack overflow -> copy -> paste round trip time.
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by freddref 11y ago
This is already in effect as the top comment on HN usually ends up being the tldr, and the creator gets the karma.
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by freddref 11y ago
It's gotten to the stage where I just read the comments first.
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by freddref 11y ago
Maybe people shouldn't rely on it so much but I don't think the service is good enough for safe travel. Seems all that's changed is that it is now dominant. My perception of quality hasn't changed since the 'laughin
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by freddref 11y ago
There's a lot of pretty big "if"s in this comment. Good example of the line of thinking discussed in the article.
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by freddref 11y ago
If space debris can be detected and tracked, a fleet of garbage collector/deflector bots could clean the path in front of functioning satellites. Though a giant block of expanding foam might be cheaper.
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by freddref 11y ago
I block ads because I don't like the idea of ads. I'm tired of the constant attempts to persuade me this way or that. I want my attention span back. Plus, the vast majority of content on the web just isn't worth putting up wi
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by freddref 11y ago
I'd be fine with reviews being openly attributed to the author. Authors reviews could be counted as contributions. Also, it might improve review quality.
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by freddref 11y ago
Is there a script to check for these pitfalls? (And offer example solutions?) Has anyone forked bash to remove or fix these pitfalls, while maintaining maximum "bashness"? edit: http://www.shellcheck.net/
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by freddref 11y ago
There are a few companies offering designs with only a single larger wheel which should be a bit better still on rough ground. What could be neat is if they could fit all electronics inside the wheel itself. http://www.amazon.com
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Code 'transplant' could revolutionise programming(wired.co.uk)
9 points by freddref 11y ago|4 comments