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Really interesting article. I've read the first two in the series and was eating it up. It's also nice to see more criticism about visual design on Linux desktops instead of worryi…

I agree with the global menu. At least Ubuntu (maybe more) gives you the option to switch between the two. I may be wrong, but I believe it's document-focused vs application-focuse…

Couldn't you say this for any language? As soon as you start applying it to larger projects things start to get more complicated. It's not the same problem per language, but each h…

A second password is just another form of a second factor (in 2-factor authorization)

I use it, but I have to admit I'm not much of a fan. All it has done is annoy me by forcing me to stop my flow and look-up a secondary field. I think there should be a 3rd option o…

So what if the Open Source project doesn't make any money? Do they expect the project to pay percentages based on donations or something?

Kind of weird to see a picture introducing the tablet and it has the letter "F" written on it.

I'm sorry, but I've grown to hate this feature. I keep receiving emails from accounts I didn't sign up for, only to discover the person (with a similar name) used an email address …

I was commenting on the parent "..how far would you say that $110,000 has gotten you in Seattle?" I've survived in Seattle making that amount, and making half that amount. Each tim…

I can't decide if he is commenting on his own situation or just added it in as part of a larger question about the economy.

I've done quite well in Seattle living within my means.

I've been evaluating using a wiki for some of our documentation, with DokuWiki. It uses plain-text markup files, but also allows for some collaboration between users. I can see whe…

As an American, I would say most of us have a sympathetic ear, but don't know where best to place our efforts, so it shows up in tipping. However, I'm equally confused as to why th…

I've been doing remote work for going on 8 years now. All solid advice, but I think the general theme I've gone by is to always be open to trying new ideas. I've come full-circle o…