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The Windows 3.1 SDK. I bought and read it at University, some decades ago, and I can still write simple C programs for Windows that compile under Windows 2000 and run under Windows 10.


I love Olvwm, way back at university we had Sun workstations. I have run it on Linux, but I don't think it can be readily compiled for 64 bit architectures on Linux. Maybe I'm wrong and someone may have achieved it, but I have never seen as a binary. Still on of my favorites though.


I've been using dual screens on Linux since 2009 and for the last 2 years triple screens.

My current PC is using and nVidia 1660 GPU to drive this.

I'm running Ubuntu 20.04. It wasn't out-of-the-box easy to install, but running installer in safe-mode worked and regular boots are as normal.

Even on laptops dual screens work provided the laptop supports it.


I had the opportunity to travel and I met my better half as a result of that trip.

My advice, do something that takes you a bit out of your depth, you could meet new people as a result.


While I wouldn't be looking at a game, I would be looking for enthusiasm. Outright technical skill is important, but also how you dig into problems and push a project forward.


That's the one thing that is missing from the article. Just keeping on the same page as others is also important.


I wonder if this was being planned for June 4th?


Nope, I think the UI is fit for purpose, doesn't need a flatso look and feel or massive space used for static text.

Thanks for building an awesome tool that runs for weeks at a time on my desktop.


Can't agree more. Notepad++ is a great tool, that does what it's supposed to do. Maximal milk for minimal moo. I wish there were more tools like this. winscp, 7-zip, all having the same win32 look, and I like them.

I never got people complaining about outdated look. When did computers become fashion items, with a new color every year? Last season we went for round corners, but these are clearly out. Today, flat is the new round. Why?

Personally, I liked the Win95-Win2K era best. A machine optimized for letting me work.


Strongly agree with you and parent. Unfortunately, lot of Windows settings are now available by default only using a "modern" UI whereas the old style was fast, consistent and extremely user-friendly.


> I never got people complaining about outdated look. When did computers become fashion items, with a new color every year? Last season we went for round corners, but these are clearly out. Today, flat is the new round. Why?

Funny thing is that like fashion it has a repetitive cycle too. Flat with basic colors back to colorful and shaded, back to flat, ... . Probably to look innovative by setting a new trend.


https://twitter.com/i/status/1051799361167024128

An earlier system with its issues pointed out.


Next time, say there is a dead body and you heard gun fire. In the UK you'd get every cop for miles and the TV news.</s>


Don't be surprised if it backfires and puts you in legal hot water over making false statements to police.


This is the way to get the cops to come in New Zealand too.

Otherwise, it’s the old “can’t do anything until you’ve been assaulted” routine, and hours of waiting.

But mention you heard gunshots and the Armed Offender Squad boys roll around in no time.


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