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by mikeknoop 16y ago
The Reddit comment thread has a few insights, but everything seems largely skeptical. What are the legal ramifications, if any, of using Grooveshark?
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Non-Sensational Analysis of Recent Facebook Privacy Issues(insidefacebook.com)
9 points by mikeknoop 16y ago|1 comments
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by mikeknoop 16y ago
For some reason, I'm reading this post with a lot of sarcasm, though upon re-reading I agree with everything said.
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by mikeknoop 16y ago
That is my exactly response as well. Mechanical Engineering really interests me, and usually what I say is this: "If I can get an ME undergrad/masters degree AND self-teach myself CS/programming (effectively getting a "CS" degree) on the si
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by mikeknoop 16y ago
I have 2 semesters left, but I'm in the same boat as you. Mechanical Engineering undergraduate, looking at a graduate program, already doing occasional freelance development, and a strong CS background even though I opted against that as a
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by mikeknoop 16y ago
In my personal opinion, I argue that the effort to make before-private settings now-public with user confirmation is the "unethical" part, not necessarily the implementation. I will cede a point here: calling it unethical may be a little bi
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Results of XKCD Color Survey(blog.xkcd.com)
60 points by mikeknoop 16y ago|10 comments
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by mikeknoop 16y ago
Yes, that sentence does seek to inform users that their new Page connections are public -- especially those you take the time to read the dialog. However, in the last few days I've run across many Facebook users who chose to make these publ
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by mikeknoop 16y ago
With this move, Facebook is turning many of your before-private profile fields into now-public "Page" connections. Any most users don't realize by clicking that blue button they are making everything public.
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by mikeknoop 17y ago
I disagree. See: Airport Security.
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by mikeknoop 17y ago
This is some great information. With regards to number 1, I've often considered setting up my own Exchange server to handle synchronization between desktop/laptop and phone. However while I do prefer Google for email, I've often found their
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by mikeknoop 17y ago
I like the idea of using a text-based editor for tasks and to do lists. I'm a fan of having full control of the organization of my files and documents.
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Ask HN: What is your productivity setup?
14 points by mikeknoop 17y ago|9 comments