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Vintage VT100 terminal computing... with a Beaglebone[^] (source: Hack a Day)
DECBox + PDP11/VAX terminal emulator = pure retro genius.
"The “DECBox” system was created with a Beaglebone, which he uses to run a wide array of PDP11/VAX terminal emulators, thanks to the SIMH project."
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TRS-80 Model 100: Back From The Brink[^] (source: The Powerbase)
Trivia of the day: Bill Gates personally wrote a sizable part of the Model 100's code.
"The Model 100 was one of the world’s first “notebook” computers and a radical idea in its day. But could you get one running today? And then, what would you do with it? Read on to find out."
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I had one of these babies. 
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Metro Survival Guide for IT Pros[^] (source: TechNet Wiki)
So the Windows Logo key is called "winky"? Clippy must be so proud.
"Information and handy tips for using the Metro UI in Windows Server 8 Beta and Windows 8 Consumer Preview."
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Windows 8's Metro UI: 7 Things You May Just Hate[^] (source: PCWorld)
...or why testing a touch interface on a desktop might not be that helpful.
"Metro is as annoying as it is innovative, especially if you attempt to use it with a keyboard and mouse instead of with a touchscreen."
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Yesterday I saw some videos on Windows 8 preview, looks innovative yet it will take some time to adjust to its Jargon.
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7 principles for implementing comfortable APIs[^] (source: Backupify)
APIs are UI for developers. Do it right, please.
"Here at Backupify, we consume many web APIs. Since we are in the process of building our own API, I thought it would be useful to list some of the features we consider important."
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Why Objective-C is Hard[^] (source: Ash Furrow)
What are all those minus signs about?
"I'd like to address why someone might be more hesitant to jump into iOS or OS X development compared to, say, Ruby or Java."
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24/192 Music Downloads are Very Silly Indeed[^] (source: xiph.org)
Is it live or is it 24-bit?
"There are a few real problems with the audio quality and 'experience' of digitally distributed music today. 24/192 solves none of them."
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How a Gigantic, 5.3-Inch Smartphone Is Proving Critics Wrong[^] (source: Wired)
Sorry, I can't hear you. I have a giant tablet stuck in my ear.
"Too big to be a wieldy smartphone, too small to be a generously sized tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Note hasn’t received a warm critical reception. But it's succeeding in the face of conventional wisdom that phones must be small."
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This man sounds like a complete basket case. Sadly, none of this is surprising in the least.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. "
— Hunter S. Thompson
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When Gaming Is Good for You[^] (source: WSJ.com)
"On the other side of the screen, it all looks so easy."
"Videogames can change a person's brain and, as researchers are finding, often that change is for the better."
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The Secrets of the World-Record-Setting Paper Plane[^] (source: Popular Mechanics)
Fly the folded skies.
"Last week a paper airplane flew 226 feet, 10 inches - a new world record. “Paper Airplane Guy” John Collins tells the secrets of his record-breaking design."
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Why your desk job is slowly killing you
TLDR: Even if you are a fitness guru, sitting a bunch every day still increases your risk of fatal diseases (e.g., heart disease, diabetes). Solution: move around every 20 minutes or so. And maybe get a height-adjustable desk so you can stand or sit as you please.
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Breathing air has also been shown to be 100% fatal over time.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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No more fatal than the alternative...
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I really feel bad for the control group.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. "
— Hunter S. Thompson
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Good Read. I'm off my chair
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PHP 5.4 is Here! What You Must Know[^] (source: Nettuts+)
PHP kicks your ASP.
"The latest enhancements significantly improve its elegance, while removing deprecated functionality, resulting in a dramatic optimization of the runtime. Here are the key new features you need to understand."
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Terrence Dorsey wrote: PHP kicks your ASP
Lies you are a bad person on the inside!!! PHP is for pretty horrible programmers
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Dysfunctional Programming 101[^] (source: Alex Tatiyants)
This is my codebase. There are many like it, but this one is mine...
"Dysfunctional programming was originally developed in the early 60s for the CIA as a weapon in psychological warfare. After considering (and ultimately rejecting) FORTRAN and Lisp, here's what they settled upon."
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API Design is UI for Developers[^] (source: Terence Eden)
12 ideas for creating a better API experience.
"Most of the APIs I come in contact with were obviously designed by the original developer for the original developer – with no thought of those who would come after. No wonder so few succeed."
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The 10 commandments of good source control management[^] (source: Dzone)
Stop right now if you’re using VSS – just stop it!
"Source control. It’s an essential component of how so many of us work; the lifeblood of many development teams. So why do we often get it so wrong?"
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