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There is something cool about being able to see something so powerful in the far reaches of space as it looked 27,000 years ago.

Looks great Jan. One small issue is that for PostgreSQL I cannot specify the database when I am creating a connection. Not a problem for local databases but you may not have access to the root postgres database on a specific server eg cloud hosted database.

Apart from that, well done, I have been looking for a good db client for linux for ages. I use DBeaver at the moment, and it's pretty good, but I do find the interface a bit clunky and yours looks much better.

This pandemic is global so anything that helps countries to combat the virus is a good thing. The Irish app seems pretty good but the great thing about open source is that you can branch it to make your own app or just use the code to learn how others resolved the technical issues associated with creating a decentralized contact tracing app.

Of course an app is not a panacea but as developers we can't create vaccines or provide medical assistance. Its not perfect, as it depends on getting enough people to use it. No mean feat when there are people who don't even believe Covid exists or think it is only dangerous to older people and don't want to take any precautions like wear masks or socially distance. Even then, there are lots of technical challenges trying to use a technology like Bluetooth for a purpose for which it was never intended.

There will be a vaccine at some point (plenty of anti-vaccine people too, which might be a problem for the future) and there will be better treatments in the medium term but right now, speed is important and if it helps States to save time and get a contact tracing app quickly then it has to be a good thing. That way we are all safer.

I did find it particularly annoying when I upgraded to Ubuntu 20.04 and seemed to duplicate applications. Adding a snap version side by side with my old applications.

Delighted to see Lenovo get behind Linux. I have been a fan of the Dell XPS 13 for the last few years and certainly next time we are upgrading I will have a good look at the Lenovo range.

In fairness, we are all just learning. I've been at this a long time and a lot of this comes down to personal choices and using the right tools to be productive in your environment.

Mouse or no mouse? your call. RTFM? your call. Plan or no plan, your call (although if someone else is paying the bills then this may not be your choice).

There is no right or wrong way, its whatever helps you be productive. If we all followed everyone else we would still be flicking switches on an Altair. So if everyone around you wants to wear a hat while they code, that's cool but it does not mean you need to. Fashion is for fools.

I got started with VB1 and did my first commercial product in VB3. I wrote many applications in VB6 over the years and I was maintaining one application continually from 2000 to 2019. It worked great, with excellent debugging but was getting a bit long in the tooth over the last few years and the big fear not so much VB itself but the continued compatibility of third party components.

Like most developers I migrated to the curly braces languages (C# -> JavaScript -> TypeScript) but my first love will always be VB.

The lack of a universal US Health Care system with strong central control and a financial safety net for its citizens leaves the US uniquely exposed.

Many people cannot afford to access the medical system and the lack of a federal sick pay scheme means many workers will not take time off even if they are unwell.

Thanks Michael, I appreciate your post. So much of being an entrepreneur is a series of small uncertain steps that keep you moving in the right direction

I think it depends on the nature of your application. In my experience, in a startup situation the product design can be iterating quickly so both the tests and the code itself can be out of date very quickly. Personally would wait until I was close to product/market fit before writing tests.

Obviously, if you have a clear understanding of the finished product like in many enterprise applications then testing makes sense.

I would however, strongly recommend it if you are doing nuclear reactor software ;-)

The essential difference is that the location of your server matters a lot less than where you are located.

Maybe you have a job that you can work remotely and never have to travel but there is more to life than work. Your neighbours, friends, kids, schools and your favourite coffee shop are part of who you are.

Super piece of work. A great way for people to see how Linux works up close. Thanks for sharing.

Check out the one on Node.js = Machine Learning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkgnSeGO_W0&list=PL0CdgOSSGl...

Fascinating what you can do with vision recognition and augmented reality on your phone.

I'm still using VB6 which was released in mid 1998 (19 years old in 2017)

Thanks to all who worked, supported and helped with Firebug. It was the first really great tool to help make the web and web development better for us all.

This is just the coolest way to test your regex is a great sandbox with lots of feedback to help you get it right.

It was a crime because they did a inter bank loan to bust bank through a non bank subsidiary and portrayed it as a deposit. This fraudulently portrayed the bust bank as being more secure than it was.

What is the most disappointing is PayPal's lack of Customer Service. Why would any vendor want to use their services when they are so badly treated? It also throws into question the data security of other vendors's cloud storage. Is everyone looking at my stuff?!?

Best wishes to all at Joyent. Thanks for all your work in the community over the last few years, particularly with node.js. Hopefully Samsung will give you the resources and reach to go on to better things in future.

They could have agreed to license the trademark to the project instead. Not cool!!

Kudo's to Dell for acknowledging that the world is more than just Windows. I'm the proud owner of a 1st Gen XPS 13 Developer Edition. It's a truly beautiful product and a joy to use (apart from some Wifi issues)

I do not share Brendan's views but he is entitled to have them. People who target individuals because they do not have the sames views as them should be ashamed. Is this not what freedom is all about?