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Re: Build Unix, Not Uber

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Post by josephcsible »

dylan604 wrote: post #95
wizofaus wrote: post #88

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I don't doubt such shops exist but based on job ads I've seen and interviews I've done they're very much the minority at least in my part of the world. Why a non-iOS developer would choose macOS I don't quite get but each to their own. I'm willing to bet a significant percentage of developers do typically use Windows, even if there is growing tendency to use WSL+Docker for core development activities.

Non-iOS developer that chooses to use macOS right here. Why? First, because it's not Windows. Second, it runs other software that I need that isn't available on nix. I can run nix style stuff with BSD flair. I can run things native, no VM or docker container. There's lots of reasons. Mainly, I abhor Windows.

What software do you need that works on Windows and macOS but not on Linux under Wine?

Re: Build Unix, Not Uber

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Post by zmgsabst »

petre wrote: post #87
zmgsabst wrote: post #53

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I think the answer is corporations — but with a different culture. Social purpose corporation with crowdfunding and transparency seems like it would accomplish much of what you want.

Aren't governments exactly that? Except for the transparency part. Once the 1% hold the power, it all goes to waste.

No — governments coerce you to participate, rather than being a voluntary association.

Re: Build Unix, Not Uber

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Post by seba_dos1 »

dylan604 wrote: post #110
seba_dos1 wrote: post #107

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> Unless you're only using built-in laptop keyboard/trackpad Well, I am. I find it too cumbersome otherwise. If I wanted to have a desktop workstation, I would have a desktop PC - with a laptop, I'm working on its keyboard and touchpad, so I can move with it anywhere I want and still be as comfortable using it as usual.

and what non-Apple laptop is available with a full sized keyboard that you'd be okay using? it just seems such a petty thing when no other laptop meets your "needs"

I'm using Dell XPS 13 9380 right now and it serves me well, although I'd prefer the keyboard layout of Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro that I used previously and which I find perfect. These days it's getting increasingly hard to find a 13" laptop with acceptable keyboard layout :(

I don't know how does the situation look like with larger laptops as I wasn't interested in them when I was looking around for a new computer the last time.

Re: Build Unix, Not Uber

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Post by dylan604 »

josephcsible wrote: post #111
dylan604 wrote: post #95

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Non-iOS developer that chooses to use macOS right here. Why? First, because it's not Windows. Second, it runs other software that I need that isn't available on nix. I can run nix style stuff with BSD flair. I can run things native, no VM or docker container. There's lots of reasons. Mainly, I abhor Windows.

What software do you need that works on Windows and macOS but not on Linux under Wine?

First, anything Adobe. I haven't run Wine in a really long time. Maybe it has progressed with Adobe software runs acceptably now? Don't know, but there have been other non-dev centric and mainly video centric type apps that never worked on Linux. After that, Windows v Apple. For me and what I need to do, Windows loses every. single. time.

Now, I'm an old dog not interested in learning new tricks unless it will absolutely postively without a doubt be money making for me. Doing for the sake of doing is no longer something I'm passionate about. I have other things to spend my time that is much more deserving of my passion. That's what the young kids are for, and then brag about their accomplisments on a Show HN. Then I can decide if it is worthy for me.

Re: Build Unix, Not Uber

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Post by aldonius »

bitwize wrote: post #40
Animats wrote: post #25

An alternative to the corporation is the chaord. This is an idea that went nowhere. Except that Visa International was a chaord. A chaord is useful when you have a shared resource that's needed by competing entities. That's exactly what Visa International was set up to be. It's an operator of a data network and a standards body. It doesn't issue cards. It doesn't handle money. It just transmits transaction data betwe…

Other examples: UL, arguably AT&T before the breakup, the Queensland public bus system which does privatization "right": the government establishes common routes and a common fare system, private carriers drive the routes and compete on quality and price. Chaordic entities are a good choice for government administration of public services without being too heavy-handed with state intervention.

Queenslander here. Are you referring to intercity routes? Because all the private operators under TransLink (or qconnect) just tender to run the rotes in a specific service region.

Re: Build Unix, Not Uber

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Post by kortilla »

jjj123 wrote: post #101
kortilla wrote: post #75

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>Comparatively Starlink has fewer novel problems to solve. Lol, this is worse than the infamous Dropbox comment. There are no LEO providers except for Starlink for a reason. Starlink required novel launch techniques, novel antennas, novel network management, and that’s just what we know about publicly.

The parent comment wasn’t saying that starlink has no Novel problems to solve, just that there were fewer than GPS.

What novel problems do you think GPS had to solve?

Re: Build Unix, Not Uber

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Post by sam-s »

> ...companies can’t expect to capture most of the value they create...

One does not have to capture "most of the value" to be profitable.

In fact, aiming to capture _most_ of the value is what creates customer ill will because _some_ of the value has to go to the customers.

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