Ask HN: What software sparks joy when using? • Hacker News Board

Re: Ask HN: What software sparks joy when using?

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Post by aloisdg » Wed, Apr 17, 2024, 10:04 AM UTC

sourcecodeplz wrote: post #15

robertlagrant wrote: post #11

I'd suggest not software at all.

Yes, pen & paper ftw. Get some stamps and envelopes too, then start playing chess via correspondence.

lichess.org would be my pick. Awesome software

Re: Ask HN: What software sparks joy when using?

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Post by Euphorbium » Wed, Apr 17, 2024, 10:06 AM UTC

Most adobe products.

Re: Ask HN: What software sparks joy when using?

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Post by achenet » Wed, Apr 17, 2024, 10:07 AM UTC

the Helix text editor.

the fish shell.

atuin.

Linux with Sway window manager.

Re: Ask HN: What software sparks joy when using?

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Post by strogonoff » Wed, Apr 17, 2024, 10:07 AM UTC

Sourcehut, Superkey (if I don’t want to use the mouse then I don’t have to), Orion (browser), Zulip (Web, their mobile app can be frustrating).

Re: Ask HN: What software sparks joy when using?

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Post by Y_Y » Wed, Apr 17, 2024, 10:07 AM UTC

Monty Python's Complete Waste of Time

https://www.mobygames.com/game/1975/monty-pythons-complete-w...

Re: Ask HN: What software sparks joy when using?

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Post by abhinavk » Wed, Apr 17, 2024, 10:07 AM UTC

Is there something like /r/eyebleach for software where you can go at the end of day? That being said, the best would be no screen at all and some greenery.

Re: Ask HN: What software sparks joy when using?

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Post by rom16384 » Wed, Apr 17, 2024, 10:07 AM UTC

Deluxe Paint, Turbo C, Krita

Re: Ask HN: What software sparks joy when using?

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Post by davikr » Wed, Apr 17, 2024, 10:08 AM UTC

I will never go back to using Windows Explorer & Taskbar after downloading Altap Salamander and StartAllBack. Also, "Everything" for searching.

Re: Ask HN: What software sparks joy when using?

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Post by hilux » Wed, Apr 17, 2024, 10:08 AM UTC

I remember first using Expensify after years of wrangling various ERP monstrosities. Serious joy.

Re: Ask HN: What software sparks joy when using?

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Post by andrewstuart » Wed, Apr 17, 2024, 10:08 AM UTC

ChatGPT.