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    Comment #4406460

    There's a difference between a list of "new features" (staying with the Microsoft example) and being able to diff the source code against a previous version and evaulate the change…

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    Comment #4406237

    Indeed I have noticed textbooks often only contain minor changes from version to version. In other cases, entire subject areas can change as research progresses. But sometimes the …

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    Comment #4406197

    This little note seems quite narrow minded. Who says communication has to go over the web? When I send a message or some other data to someone, like when I send something via FedEx…

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    Comment #4406043

    1. It's just a guess but I don't think many users care about iMessage's encryption. Cryptographers are the exception. 2. XMPP is not true peer-to-peer. If you are a fan of XMPP as …

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    Comment #4405932

    Absolutely agree with this. It's crazy. But if you only have to do it a few times, e.g., as a young undergraduate, you're unlikely to think about it much. You just pay the fees and…