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kmiyer

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About kmiyer

Recent Cal grad (2011). Software Engineer at Facebook.

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    Comment #3790261

    Exactly. I should probably have referred to them as emacs-style as readline can be configured to have vi-bindings as well.

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    Comment #3784156

    I use a Lenovo X220 with an SSD and a 15" MBP (also with an SSD). They're both fantastic machines. The Lenovo lets me use Linux with pretty much perfect compatibility and has the b…

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    Comment #3502464

    https://www.facebook.com/help/?faq=131728300237162&ref_q... (I used to have an alternate name set to provide context for friends I met through Chinese classes (who only knew me thr…

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    Comment #3452017

    I think they already have an Android app, see https://market.android.com/details?id=com.level2.bhrastachar

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    Comment #3408995

    That's pretty true. The DX is slightly better (mainly due to its size), but for the kind of reading you describe you ideally want something more ipad-esque (which I suspect is why …

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    Comment #3400309

    That's quite a lovely album (and also one of my favorites to listen to while working). You might also like Yo-Yo Ma's recent album which has a surprisingly similar feel even though…

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    Comment #3363610

    Have you see https://github.com/LevelbossMike/vim_shortcut_wallpaper/raw/... ? It's pretty much instinctive for me now, but if I was starting out, this would have been invaluable.

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    Comment #3266770

    I ran into the same problem myself and started using my left hand for my mouse -- less travel and surprisingly convenient for most of my normal mouse interaction (which is primaril…

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    Comment #2848713

    Ras Bodik's CS 264 ends fulfilling a similar purpose if you're still at Cal and interested in the programming language design side of things.

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    Comment #2377161

    Note however that different types of input systems were used. Refreshes show the following different types: * A slider that need to be dragged to choose a value. * A list of number…

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    Comment #2185151

    Deciding whether it's a good idea to visit depends heavily on your financial / visa situation. If it's feasible, then it's a great idea! I came to Berkeley as an international stud…