Mintz
Joined 17 years ago
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CS student working for a contractor
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Comment · 17 years ago
Unfortunately (and unintuitively), a person's intelligence doesn't directly translate to the type of driver they are. That's a perfect example. Shame.
Comment · 17 years ago
I've actually done this on my way to/from work, and it makes a legitimate improvement in my commute.
Comment · 17 years ago
Yeah, because StackOverflow.com is a shining example of Jeff's ineptitude.
Jeff declares bold, out-there statements probably more than his fair share, but he's sparking beneficial conversations that get people talking (even if it's about how wrong he is). You might think his conclusions are brash and useless, but he's contributing to the programming community more than he's hindering it. Personal putdowns aren't helping anybody, no matter how witty they are.
Comment · 17 years ago
For such a tech-centric city, it's disappointing how little web-presence we have...
Comment · 17 years ago
I suppose somebody has to say it: No, I don't actively contribute to open source projects. No time, really.
Comment · 17 years ago
Then it sounds like Apple should review some of their own apps, like text messaging.
Comment · 17 years ago
I knew if I read this article, my blood would boil like it does with every other App Store article that's been coming out lately. Yet I read it anyway, and I can only ask:
How long will Apple get away with this?
Comment · 17 years ago
"Don was responsible for the LM P60's (Lunar Descent), while I was responsible for the LM P40's (which were) all other LM powered flight". Two men were able to write all that code and understand its operation.
Is this probably why we don't use more advanced technology for space flight today; it's too complex? I've always wondered just how much more we could accomplish if we used modern computing technology in space shuttles, but if safety is of the utmost important, maybe the complexity is a bad thing?
Comment · 17 years ago
Interesting. I didn't expect Netflix to have a "fun" atmosphere like Zappos or anything, but it's funny to hear about a trendy web company with little, if any, character.
I wonder why the employees are required to wear the red Netflix t-shirts. It's not like they need to look presentable for customers or anything...
Comment · 17 years ago
BUT... they're getting press. Have you heard of them before today? Doubt it. Now you do.
Comment · 17 years ago
Surely they could get some reading done?
Comment · 17 years ago
I bought a Kindle for my technologically-inept mom, and she loves it. Things like the font, screen color, etc. don't bother her, because she focuses on the bigger picture: thousands of books on a portable device that's supported by the world's largest internet book retailer. That is, she says, the next logical step for books to take.