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Concerning 40 - “sorok” was a name for a unit of measure for fur. One sorok was a bundle consisting of 40 animal furs.

As for 90 - devyanosto - I think it comes from “9 to 100”. Its strange though its 9 and not 10.

I am having this issue on my 6S since the update to iOS 11. Have to charge the phone two times per day instead of one before updating. A friend of mine also has the same problem with his 6S.

The object/component system looks like a Unity3D ripoff. Even component names ("MeshRenderer") are unchanged from Unity.

Also it is interesting that it's written in JS without any higher-level technology like TypeScript or Dart.

A little bit off topic, but every time I try any kind of similar application (this, a CAD, a PCB editor) that is implemented to work in web browser, I lack feeling of "stability" of a desktop app with all the files stored locally - I would rather use a desktop app with inferior functionality.

As a professional software developer I would say a multi-monitor setup indeed brings not much extra into my workflow (except maybe for VS Stack Trace and Output panes on a side monitor).

However, as a hobbyist 3D Artist, I would say multiple monitors are a must. When you are modeling you need beauty drawing/different projections side-by-side. You are unwrapping - you need UV window. You are working in Photoshop - you bring all the brush/layer/properties panes to the second monitor, etc, etc.

So this really depends on your task. When your primary UI is a text editor with shortcuts is one case, but if your environment is a mix of an art studio and a Boeing control panel, that's a different situation.

Two months ago I ordered an original ZX Spectrum 48K, on board series 3B for about $200. It is the same I had as my first computer when I was a kid. I knew I could have it all on the emulator, and, I didn't expect how much excitement and inspiration I had after loading several games from a cassette recorder and playing on a pixel-crawly TV. In fact, had to take sleeping pills after the first time. Now I am thinking to buy myself a C64, a separate small TV, and an Apple ][ with a monitor... will have to buy a separate table for that.

Very sad.

I agree that in modern C++ you need to avoid all the bare-C ways. Actually, my C++ is almost C# if you look at it, especially with the new c++11 standard.

But I still believe that to learn C++ the best way is to start with C, pointer arithmetic, and classic strings. Otherwise you will just miss the point and join the hordes of script kiddies who "once started C++".

C++ is a programming language that is used in modern applications primarily for low level tasks like hardware interaction/embedded, games etc. This involves much dedication while learning, and a proper coverage of computer architecture aspects. This is why I do not see much point in learning C++ in a "For Rookies" way "in 21 days". If you want to be a C++ programmer, go find a good introductory C book which properly covers the aspects of memory management and pointers (like the Deitel's "C How to Program"). Then, gradually start C++ with something like Shildt, or again the Deitels. Then, maybe, one day you will want to look at the Stroustrup's book.

Otherwise, learn C# or Java or whatever quacks like a duck.

Buk, you are great when you are a farmer's son. But then, when you take your first job, then second, and then you start to think about art of yours, and then you drink more, and then you found a firm with the best friends of yours, and then you quit because one of them start to bully you in a pursuit of power, and then you go to Shanghai to earn your salary in response to a generous proposition - you realize - one thing to do is to work hard, another is to rest; it's up to you to choose. I am choosing hard work, no matter for what's purpose. And that is why I love you, Buk.

Forgot to mention - touchscreen on notebook laptops is useless - your arms get tired and your screen gets dirty very quickly. Also: google are regular copycats.

1. The design is "borrowed" from Apple 2. Average specs for the price 3. ChromeOS cannot do anything this kind of hardware allows you to.

Verdict: Could be a good Windows PC if the design was original and the specs were better.

Let's spill bit of hatred on the rooster's nest: "...box2D physics integration,..." Why not make 2D physics engine by yourself? The answer: just because it involves real research and development to make it. Do it well, and you will be praised, and nobody will call you insane. And what the author really does is a poor cock-a-doodle-doo with a custom string class.

Tried it on Windows. Why it is never a commercial-grade UI in projects like this? Why it is not like Idea? Why it is not like Visual Studio? Why it is still glitchy, blinky, brogrammer-art thing?

Not exactly. I personally suffer from how the AppStore iOS application is made. Then the maps. The quality of many details is lost. After such obvious defects, it is hard to be in position to be extravagant and rude. The love is gone.

It is especially sad to read such an article after the release of iOS 6. Before, it was a bit rude, biased and all, but now I feel it cannot be justified anymore.

Every time I read an article or see a presentation like this - about JavaScript, Node.js, etc I feel like I am somehow appeared in the club of very particular interest (say, leather clothes with large openings on the back). And, despite of discussing the main subject, the members every time tend to talk about world politics, religion, and science, and how all these are affected by the size of the openings on the back. Wierd.

I would say, it's not only icons count, but the screen aspect ratio also. Now it is more to a stripe than to a square. Having an unpleasant feelings about this, and the future of Apple.

1. Make the things cost nothing, and you will lost the simple value of the thing. The value of the things comes with people caring about it. The simplest way to make people care about something is money.

2. Make the AppStore open and censorship-free and half of the apps will not be able to launch.

3. You need to get rid of script kiddies and lovers of fun and former middle-tier managers and game magazine review writers etc etc to have something that is close to a quality thing. Behold: native development and steep learning curve.

So, keep talking.