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 Discussion on answer by Raffzahn: How…

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mickeyf
Sep 28, 2021 17:23
I recall using MIX C for CP/M, I'm pretty sure well before 1980? Whether it was "major commercial product" I can't say. I probably saw it advertised in BYTE magazine, so I'm sure I'm not the only person who used it.
 

 Discussion on answer by manassehkatz:…

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mickeyf
Nov 30, 2018 01:38
The more complex a system is the more things can go wrong. email and sms can sometimes take HOURS or longer before being delivered. Sure, they usually don't. "But Daddy, I crossed the street lots of time without looking and never got hit by a car!"
 

 Discussion on answer by Dark Matter :…

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mickeyf
Nov 29, 2018 07:19
If you're interested in any technology, you're usually somewhat interested in all technologies. I write software for a living. I use to work as a machinist and still do as a hobby. I used to build and repair musical instruments, I still do that in my shop. I tinkered with electronics as a preteen, still do. I want to know who interviewees are and what else they might bring to the table that's not in the formal job description. I have no expectations or demands, but I'd rather not hire someone who is working strictly for the paycheck, but at least partly because they find the work interesting.
 

 Discussion on answer by Pete B.: Is i…

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mickeyf
Sep 29, 2018 14:17
This is just one of many articles that may vary in detail, but generally indicate the same thing, and this is why "the majority agree": gobankingrates.com/saving-money/savings-advice/… Short story: Most spend way beyond their means. The Majority may not really be very sensible. Yes, "normal is broke."
 

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mickeyf
Jun 29, 2018 16:04
Even worse. I was once sent a data file someone had named COM_something_or_other. (For "Community".) DOS thought it was a COM port. IIRC I had go fiddle with a hex editor before anything useful could be done with it. But that's beating a dead horse of a different color.
 

 Discussion on question by nsn: Can I …

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mickeyf
Jun 14, 2018 23:06
Personally, in these cases I always play safe by wearing my tinfoil hat.(Of course, going through security with that on can be a problem...)
 

 Discussion on question by kingledion:…

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mickeyf
Jun 8, 2018 14:21
Feral chickens are plentiful in Hawaii, but I'm not sure what predators are there. I'm wondering if the unstated reason that the Humans are no longer present might have some impact on the fate of the chickens?
 

 Discussion on answer by Nathan L: Wha…

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mickeyf
Apr 25, 2018 14:45
My observation is that slamming him on social media will be much faster and more effective than either involving the credit card company or the courts. You will be jeopardizing his entire business, not just the loss of this single sale, and if he has any sense at all he will know this.
 

 Discussion on answer by user: Why is …

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mickeyf
Mar 9, 2018 21:32
Although there probably is much more to it, the first three words of this answer are reason enough, for just about any government.
 

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mickeyf
Oct 3, 2017 19:05
@Chris Rackauckas "But it wasn't the best financial choice. I know that and accept that." No, you don't accept that. Hence your question.
 

 Discussion on question by Southpaw Ha…

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mickeyf
Sep 12, 2017 15:26
Simple. Most gun owners self-identify as "conservative". Therefore, anything they disagree with is automatically "Liberal".
 

 Discussion on question by suitvertice…

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mickeyf
Aug 1, 2017 22:50
Living here in North America, a co-worker from China (in his 30's) told me " I never saw a white person until I was 17." China is enormous, but does not have the diversity to which we westerners are accustomed and take for granted.
 

 Discussion on question by Myrmidon: C…

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mickeyf
Apr 7, 2017 15:58
I don't have a reference, but I believe some of the earliest carriers (WWI) consisted of (wooden?) decks build over existing vessels. So yes, possible to do cheaply, whether wise or not.
 

 Discussion on question by Fueled By C…

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mickeyf
Mar 11, 2017 07:17
@quid Apologies - My now deleted answer was supposed to be a comment to Surest Texas, which it now is.
 

 Discussion on question by Magisch: Ho…

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mickeyf
Feb 8, 2017 13:18
The term "apprenticeship" means that persons with greater knowledge are mentoring you and are heavily involved in your learning process. You should find another company. Run, don't walk.
 

 Discussion on question by TechTreeDev…

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mickeyf
Nov 29, 2016 20:49
The alternative to "looking things up" is memorizing the entire contents of MSDN plus another hundred equivalent bodies of information. Of course, most of us professionals did this with no effort whatsoever, and the rest all now work at Walmart and McDonalds.
 

 Discussion on question by JWea417: If…

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mickeyf
Nov 17, 2016 19:37
@JWea417 With all respect, you have a bigger issue than this. You are living beyond your means, and must sort that out. The first step would be getting rid of all your debt, which in this case might mean *get rid of the car* it is a burden, however you may justify your need for it.
 

 Discussion on question by enderland: …

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mickeyf
Sep 16, 2016 02:48
I know that this is not "the kind of company in the question" but I have to say that there are also companies that have a going away party, take the resigning employee out to a farewell lunch, wish them well, and may give them an unexpected bonus for their years of contribution. I've worked for them. (And do.)
 

 Discussion on answer by Karl: How lon…

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mickeyf
Sep 13, 2016 17:39
Hooray! Mission accomplished! Now they can play solitaire!