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Re: Show HN: I wrote an entire book to build a mouseless dev environment

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SilasX wrote: post #12

Definitely going to check this out! I got fascinated with mouseless interaction several years ago, even to the point that I registered tyrannyofthemouse.com: http://blog.tyrannyofthemouse.com/2012/02/ending-tyranny-of-... Unfortunately, I've had to give up on it for web browsing. Too many sites break the ability of my extensions to pick up clickable elements. I can probably find a long-term workaround, but I'll have…

I'm happy you find the book interesting!

I speak quickly about mouseless ways of browsing in the book, and to me the best solution would be qutebrowser for browsing the Internet IMHO. You should check it out.

Re: Show HN: I wrote an entire book to build a mouseless dev environment

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Post by thanato0s »

pwillia7 wrote: post #25

Awesome work! Mouseless is a deep passion of mine though I've never gone all the way like you have here. Will definitely take a look. Have you ever used emacs? I am a relatively new user and longtime vim user and curious to get your thoughts.

Thanks for your interest and your kind words!

I tried emacs (I like to try many stuff :D) but it felt a bit too much "program which does everything". I'm a big fan of small programs which can complete each other. You know, the Unix philosophy: "Make each program do one thing well".

I'm not a big fan of the keystrokes either, but maybe it's because I'm more used to Vim. Maybe I should try more seriously one day.

Re: Show HN: I wrote an entire book to build a mouseless dev environment

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Post by lornajane »

ehnto wrote: post #62
torben-friis wrote: post #24

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm somewhat skeptic regarding pro tools that take a lifetime to master (never got to like emacs for example, and I like MacOS dar more than customizing a Linux distro) but there are some mouseless skills that are such a game changer for me I almost can't use a pc without them, everything else becomes too frustrating. Vimium to browse the web is a Godsend for example. No need to learn for weeks, it's: -j/k for scroll…

You can now add a trigger to focus things instead of click them too, which helps with some hover based menus.

I'm a vimium user and I wasn't aware of this, how useful! I checked the docs and I can't find it, do you know what it's called or how to do it please?

Re: Show HN: I wrote an entire book to build a mouseless dev environment

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Post by thanato0s »

richardpetersen wrote: post #97

How are you meant to use Stack Overflow?

I know it might sound surprising but I don't use that much Stack Overflow anymore :D I'm using the shell for many things, and the documentation is so good I don't need to go on Stack Overflow.

For problems I have in programming languages, either way I look at the implementation of some unknown stuff (class, function, and so on), or I go on the official doc.

Other than that, there are many solutions for browsing without the mouse (but they're not working for every website). You should look at qutebrowser, or some browser extension like Vimium or Pterodactyl. I speak about it quickly in the book.

Re: Show HN: I wrote an entire book to build a mouseless dev environment

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Post by thanato0s »

bobrenjc93 wrote: post #65

I'm so glad you wrote this book. The benefits seems small - 3 seconds here, 6 seconds there, etc. but compounded over decades, it makes a huge difference.

You're welcome! I hope you'll like it! If you have any question, feedback, or problem, don't hesitate to reach out. My address email is on the page where I sell the book. Always happy to help!

Re: Show HN: I wrote an entire book to build a mouseless dev environment

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Post by thanato0s »

dharmab wrote: post #101
lanius wrote: post #68

Does going mouseless reduce risk of RSI?

Depends on your keyboard, mouse and overall desk setup. Myself and a coworker use Ergodox keyboards to combat arthritis and carpal tunnel, but if you're using a standard keyboard and terrible posture it might be worse.

That's interesting. My setup is pretty standard, but with the millions I'll do with the book (ahah) I think I'll try an ergonomic keyboard. I put Ergodox in the "stuff I need to check". If you have any other recommendation, please don't hesitate to share :)

Re: Show HN: I wrote an entire book to build a mouseless dev environment

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Post by thanato0s »

dharmab wrote: post #103
diehunde wrote: post #53

Nice! Does the book provide instructions on how to install and configure Arch from scratch?

Such books tend to become outdated very quickly. See the Arch Wiki installation guide for up to date information.

I'm using Arch Linux for 6 years and I've my own install scripts I describe in the book. I didn't have to change them very often.

Even if I love the Arch Wiki, the problem is: it's not tailored for beginners. Now, you could say that Arch Linux is NOT for beginners, but I think everybody should make their own mind. I think people are smart, even if they're beginners.

But you're right, sometimes the install change; that's why every update of the book will be free. I'll try to keep up with Arch Linux last updates.

Re: Show HN: I wrote an entire book to build a mouseless dev environment

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Post by thanato0s »

mraza007 wrote: post #35

Really interesting book, I love the idea of mouseless and i might get this book to challenge myself to use no mouse

Thanks for your kind words! You can look at the sample and the video I made for you to be sure you want to try what I'm describing in the book.

In any way, I'm sure you'll learn some stuff about Linux-based systems. It's always useful I think.

Re: Show HN: I wrote an entire book to build a mouseless dev environment

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Post by thanato0s »

gumby wrote: post #14

All I can say is that the medieval plague was spread by rodents. We are back in plague conditions. If ever there was a time to avoid the mouse, this is it!

This will be the main theme of my marketing campaign. I will print some t shirts: "Save your family! Burn the mice! Buy my book!".
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