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Re: John Resig uses this

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Post by larsberg »

angryasian wrote: post #73
larsberg wrote: post #71

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I assume the reason they're on a ThinkPad/Lenovo is that there is a well-deserved reputation there for running Linux well. I recently picked up one of the new Toshiba Portege models to run Linux, and stock Ubuntu is giving me flashbacks to the circa-1999 Linux experience -- it doesn't detect when a monitor appears over HDMI, randomly will run up to 100% and freeze (kernel patch coming soon!), power management setting…

if you're looking for a mac book like experience with Ubuntu you should buy approved hardware, or from vendors that offer pre built machines like http://www.system76.com/ or http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/linux_3x

Thanks for the tip! I really wish I'd known about the approved hardware thing beforehand.

Re: John Resig uses this

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Post by ConstantineXVI »

notatoad wrote: post #90
revorad wrote: post #21

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Regarding typing on the iPad, a thumbs layout keyboard as previewed in this Windows 8 video would be great - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13628154 (skip to 00:40). Is there anything like this for iPad now?

i tried swiftkeyx on my android tablet, with its split layout. couldn't stand it and went back to a full-width layout very quickly.

The split layouts are meant for when you're holding the tablet. If you've got it on a table or such, you're going to find a traditional layout much more usable. SwiftKey has a toggle button for split/solid on the main keyboard because of this.

Re: John Resig uses this

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Post by wmf »

tedunangst wrote: post #67
robin_reala wrote: post #45

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Downloading copyrighted material is legally in the clear in .us [citation needed]? I’ve never heard that before. Mind you, I’m not in the US.

The uploader is the one doing the copyright infringement. I've never heard of anyone being prosecuted for downloading.

Downloaders aren't sued only because the copyright holders can't find them.

Re: John Resig uses this

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Post by misterbwong »

bronson wrote: post #9

"I wish my car accepted audio input." I just used a Grom adapter to add bluetooth to my 1999 daily driver. It doesn't have whizzy features like voice dialing and A2DP audio quality is not excellent but, for podcasts, pop music, and phone calls, it's great. http://www.gromaudio.com/

I use a cassette adapter on my 2001 Honda. It's low-tech and ugly as hell but it gets the job done as well.

http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=13981611

Re: John Resig uses this

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Post by wmf »

throwaway240 wrote: post #3

> Specifically for Usenet I use SABnzbd+, running on one of my Mac Minis, connecting to Giganews, and pulling from NZBs.org or Newzbin Did he just openly admit to illegally downloading media via Usenet?

That taboo is gone; nobody bothers to hide it any more.

Re: John Resig uses this

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Post by angryasian »

larsberg wrote: post #91
angryasian wrote: post #73

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if you're looking for a mac book like experience with Ubuntu you should buy approved hardware, or from vendors that offer pre built machines like http://www.system76.com/ or http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/linux_3x

Thanks for the tip! I really wish I'd known about the approved hardware thing beforehand.

well its less approved and more known to work because hardware vendors provide proper drivers or support, etc.

Re: John Resig uses this

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Post by unicornporn »

jeresig wrote: post #12
look_lookatme wrote: post #6

Pretty good, but: "I wish Chrome was a better browser" John can you elaborate on this?

Off the top of my head, three things that've bugged me: I use a ton of tabs in my browser, in Firefox the tabs go off to the side and allow me to scroll through them (while still allowing me to read the title) whereas Chrome squishes the tabs into tiny micro-sized pills that are completely unreadable. Additionally I use App Tabs in both browsers - but only in Firefox does it highlight when I've received an update (su…

you should really try the "tree style tab" extension for firefox. it's pure bliss for tab addicts.

Re: John Resig uses this

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Post by aeontech »

sourc3 wrote: post #89
runjake wrote: post #42

usesthis.com is such a guilty pleasure. I pour over every detail of their articles while at the same time reminding myself "it's not about the tools, it's about the person".

This is the programmers' version of the celebrity clothing/bags pages with the latest trends : ) At the end of the day, use what makes you happy not because a programmer rock-star is using it. Disclaimer: I love apple products developing on the .NET framework, it may be ironic that up until last week I was running win7 on a macbook pro to develop for WP7 :)

A little, but not really. I've learned about a number of really useful tools that I use every day now from usethis articles. Clothing is just clothing after all, but tools make my life easier and help me become a better programmer.

Re: John Resig uses this

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Post by antihero »

jeresig wrote: post #20
kalleboo wrote: post #18

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Re: SABnzbd+, I wonder if he's tried Sickbeard. Works well to avoid the situation where you'd end up with dupes.

I was looking at it just recently - it looks promising. Haven't had a chance to try it, yet. http://sickbeard.com/

Sickbeard is indeed fantastic, and it's got quite a bit more polished in recent builds!

Also check out nzbmatrix as a NZB source, it's done me quite well.

Finally, SuperNews is a Giganews reseller that is a bit cheaper if you're looking to save money (though with all that Apple gear it's unlikely).

Also check out the SABconnect++ Chrome Extension.

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