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   by gandalfff 4y ago

   Thanks for this, looks like a solid introduction!
2. 62.▲
   by gandalfff 4y ago

   Non-programmer here. I've been interested in learning more about exactly this. Where should I start?
3. 63.▲
   by gandalfff 4y ago

   I'm partial to Tiger myself, but Snow Leopard is a close second.
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   by gandalfff 4y ago

   This is very impressive, but I am curious about why the author has chosen Mavericks as his retro version of OS X versus the other versions. I guess Mavericks is just modern enough but doesn't have the flat UI?
5. 65.▲
   by gandalfff 4y ago

   I did try a Linux live image and unfortunately the experience was not very usable
6. 66.▲
   by gandalfff 4y ago

   Whoa! Where are you seeing it sold for that price?
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   by gandalfff 4y ago

   Looks like it can! Very interesting
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   Ask HN: Any Use for a Power Mac G4?

   13 points by gandalfff 4y ago|20 comments
9. 69.▲
   by gandalfff 4y ago

   At one point I wanted to be a UX designer. I'm glad I didn't go that route. If only the focus was on research-backed timeless designs instead of chasing the latest trends.
10. 70.▲
    by gandalfff 4y ago

    Massive amounts of effort were poured into these historical operating systems and now they are obsolete. But obsolescence does not diminish the craftsmanship, skill, and ingenuity that went into their development. By admiring what the devel
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    by gandalfff 5y ago

    Another perspective: https://madaidans-insecurities.github.io/firefox-chromium.ht...
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    by gandalfff 5y ago

    I'm not a programmer so I can't practically exercise my user freedoms. If I was a programmer, I also couldn't practically exercise my user freedoms for most of the software I use. Maybe one programmer could maintain a fork of
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    by gandalfff 5y ago

    Tip #1 should be: determine your threat model. Who are you, and why should hackers care about hacking you? Who is doing the hacking? Is it a 3-letter organization or other nation-state adversary? Is it a corporate actor trying to commit cor
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    by gandalfff 5y ago

    My biggest concern with Optical Disks is obsolescence and convenience. I bought some DVD media to do some backups but so far I have only backed up a portion of my photos. Right now my files are being stored on my MacBook's internal SSD
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    The Reliability of Optical Disks(blog.ligos.net)

    142 points by gandalfff 5y ago|112 comments
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    by gandalfff 5y ago

    I imagine you could, but with the 3G shutdowns it won't be very useful.
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    by gandalfff 5y ago

    I understand the appeal, but dumbphones aren't as good as they used to be. These days the typical dumbphone has some version of Android or a web-based OS like KaiOS shoehorned onto a poorly spec'd device with no touch screen. Dumb
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    by gandalfff 5y ago

    The M1 MacBook Air is what you're looking for. It checks all those boxes and more (except for running Pop!_OS). If you could tell us what you like about Pop!_OS, we could advise if macOS fits your needs. You certainly don't need t
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    by gandalfff 5y ago

    Are there any Speedometer benchmark results for the M1 Ultra yet? I've looked, but haven't found any. Given how much time I spend in the browser/Electron apps, browser benchmarks are the only benchmarks that are relevant to m
20. 80.▲
    by gandalfff 5y ago

    I don't really understand telemetry. How is Google Analytics helping them to improve the browser? Is it to see which features are actually being used?
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    by gandalfff 5y ago

    Couldn't agree more. A good GUI beats a TUI any day. They have the potential to be far more intuitive as well as more aesthetically appealing. Not to mention that for some of us, a GUI gives far greater confidence than a TUI. For examp
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    by gandalfff 5y ago

    Gemini has already won. Gemini users have carved out a space for a thriving community, which doesn't need to scale to be valuable and fun.
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    by gandalfff 5y ago

    Plain text is fine for some things but lacking for others. I like GUIs for formatting. I wouldn't be surprised if my ODTs could be opened a thousand years from now.
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    by gandalfff 5y ago

    This might be up your alley. https://www.reddit.com/r/UsabilityPorn/comments/raqjcy/lxde_...
25. 85.▲
    by gandalfff 5y ago

    I am wondering about this issue in regards to working professionals, yes. Similar to how a good outfit or nice watch comes across as professional.
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    by gandalfff 5y ago

    They aren't particularly strong reasons, but these came to mind: I'm a diehard fan of the 3-button navigation layout. I use Google Fi, though I realize there are other affordable phone plans that work with iPhone. I occasionally u
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    by gandalfff 5y ago

    Does anyone else in the US feel like there's a stigma against Android users? I have a Pixel 4a, which does everything I need it to do. But some of my friends think that it makes me look like I'm broke. I have been added to a numbe
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    by gandalfff 5y ago

    Inbox by Gmail. Bundles were great. The ability to view just the pinned emails was very useful for prioritization. And you could enter your own reminders instead of sending an email to yourself. Some of the other features (like email snoozi
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    by gandalfff 5y ago

    I ran into this same issue back in the day. Mine ran OK on KitKat but Lollipop made it pretty much unusable. I opted for a stripped down CyanogenMod Lollipop and that restored much of the performance.
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    by gandalfff 5y ago

    Here is how I explained the current tablet ecosystem to my mother the other day: 1. There are Amazon Fire tablets which are cheap and useable for watching Netflix and Prime Video but you can't expect too much from them. 2. You have App