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ddingus

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About ddingus

If it's got bits, I'm up for it. I started computing in the 80's, in the 8bit era and just never quit!

Main focus: Embedded, small scale systems

I have done a lot with CAD, PLM, and enterprise level engineering software, and have more than a passing interest in UX.

Additive Manufacturing is cool, and what I do now. Polymer printing and soon DED metal!

doug.dingus@gmail.com

Recent public activity

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    Comment #48439893

    Seconded. If there is any skill in consistent demand it is the ability to wrap your head around the new work, new processes, new people, whatever it all may be. For me, understandi…

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    Comment #47878634

    THANK YOU. This is another fine tool I can add to my collection. And FUTO! Love it.

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    Comment #47878593

    I thought it was intended and excellent!

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    Comment #47878578

    Nope. The greater point here being we definitely benefit when we all understand one another better. Surely that point was not lost, yes?

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    Comment #47878540

    A screen reader could use various aural means of emphasis that I bet would be as effective as this "color by pattern" idea is. We have pitch, volume, enunciation speed, and for the…

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    Comment #47634141

    I love this. THANK YOU.

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    Comment #47304580

    These are some of the best interactions we have here. For sure a problem worth considering. I can't think of anything easy... Only even remotely sensible thought I have at present:…

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    Comment #47248408

    Have you consulted any professionals? There are grave and disturbing outcomes ahead for anyone implementing these ideas. We can only control our own speech. Repeat that to your sel…

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    Comment #47161185

    I basically hate this thing. Sorry team. I know you are trying and you believe in your effort. I know your intent is in the right place too. But, here's the thing: I value real con…

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    Comment #46814973

    Cool! My school used a variation of these for a while. scantron... a name rising from the mists of time, lol

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    Comment #46814844

    That is a hedge for people like us. Power of the default says that button will needlessly over exploit a ton of users.

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    Comment #46814099

    Trust was very slow to come for me. It happened with Windows 10. I really like 10. My computing experiences began on Apple ][ 6502 systems. Then a mix of early Windows for workgrou…

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    Comment #46737751

    I have made the mistake of calling the early PC 8-bit, lolol... Yes, it reminds me of an Apple ][ computer, with the major difference being the Apple had the video sub-system on bo…

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    Comment #46737674

    Use some finer pitch graph paper and people could author "boot sector code" by literally coloring in the little squares with the necessary bits! Would be sort of like paper tape.

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    Comment #46737657

    Someone needs to give this a go! Fantastic IDEA seconded!

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    Comment #46737633

    Nice! Hi-fi VHS audio, or using one of those encoders that would pack the data into pixels?

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    Comment #46737606

    For sure. And early specimens are worth a close look if you ever get an opportunity! Humans can do amazing things! One of those things happens to be really precise, tiny parts lite…

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    Comment #46737560

    Brzzzzt, tuk tuk tuk tuk brzzzt brzzzt tuk brzzzzt brzzzt I/O Error :( You listen to the initial slamming of the head to zero align it, then those happy little tuk, tuk sounds. It …

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    Comment #46737511

    Same feels here too. Cassette was kindnof magical and kind of crappy. Well, depending on your machine, potentially very crappy. One of the better cassette loaders can be found in t…

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    Comment #46550624

    I love that show! Jack has an infectious take on all the criminal antics! He is able to, for the most part, interview them in a non judgemental way. I fine his style clear and well…

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    Comment #46502379

    Such great moves! On their way down, the original creators made sure The Pirate Bay would continue to be that gift that keeps on giving.

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    Comment #46502343

    "Not an outlier" A quick look at the last few administrations is all anyone needs to see how this one interprets the powers and duties that come with the office. One of my favorite…

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    Comment #46502214

    That line will haunt Musk to the end of his days. That was a very sexy thing to say, but quite a different beast when it is time to walk the talk. Musk has buckled, talking the wal…

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    Comment #46502138

    Establishing a position Anna's opponents may consider an advantage. And there is a site idea! Annasopponents.news --> Can inform passersby on anything related to Anna's Archive alo…