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kaptain
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Comment #46750723
The Taiwanese live feed news channels on YouTube were great. Little to no commentary and you could hear the crowd engagement.
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Comment #45897761
In case you’re wondering, this is 我 (me). https://stickertop.art/content/images/2025/11/IMG_4148-1.jpe...
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Comment #45218608
Imagine a Beowulf cluster running this.
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Comment #43074422
I need a saw to make a saw.
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Comment #42323423
But how do you discuss code issues verbally with others?
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Ask HN: How do you use HN?
I typically use HN as a newsfeed: I browse the top submitted links, usually clicking on the discussion and browsing the comments. I rarely post; I view HN as a source of education …
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Comment #41842720
The article explains it as a fork that just blindly copies the changes in the original source to avoid legal complications but not add any new technical value.
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Comment #35861058
Can someone help with the math? Why do they divide by two to calculate the memory size of the sheet? Thanks!
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Ask HN: What charities do you contribute to?
I'm looking for a reputable charity (i.e. their efficacy rate is relatively high) to donate to. I'm curious to hear what HN donates to. I'm looking towards something in the environ…
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Comment #34843634
I get the opposition to corporate branding in public spaces. But there’s also the complaint that corporations don’t contribute to the public good. I’m guessing David Teare didn’t w…
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Ask HN: How do you verify backups?
I have a versioned backup system using a combination of Time Machine (locally) and Arq+B2 (remote) over two laptops. I've done spot checks to verify that my backups aren't corrupte…
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Comment #31429111
Reliability, compatibility, political considerations (eg we partner with this brand)
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Comment #31048211
Underneath all our clothes, we’re all naked apes.
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