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data-caton The computer graphics industry got started at the university of Utah

University of Utah also has some really excellent free lectures on YouTube. I highly recommend Cem Yuksel's (a professor at university of Utah) channel if you're interested in learning about computer graphics.

data-caton Ask HN: C/C++ web framework with routes (like Node.js, Python Flask)

I really liked Crow but unfortunately it seems like the project has been abandoned.

data-caton Zillow could skew housing prices and push younger homebuyers out of market

http://archive.today/MROLK

data-caton NixOS on Framework Laptop

I had similar concerns before getting mine. The build quality is definitely not as high end as a mbp but it's acceptable. I'm happy with it although I do hope they make future versions more sturdy.

The track pad is basically the same story. No real complaints but it could be better.

data-caton I taught myself Python on the Internet and so can you

Open up your browser's debug tools and throw this in to the console `document.addEventListener('mousewheel', function (event) { event.stopPropagation(); });`

data-caton Ask HN: How do I get better at CSS?

I think internet explorer users would disagree with you.

data-caton Ask HN: Which Laptop models would you recommend for a developer using Linux?

MacBook Pro with Retina

data-caton Microsoft Launches Visual Studio Code, a Free Cross-Platform Code Editor

If it does I can't find where to enable it.

data-caton Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (April 2015)

Location: Gainesville, FL USA

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: Yes

Technologies: Full Stack Web (but i'm looking to branch out)

Résumé/CV: www.chrisyou.ng (or for pdf www.chrisyou.ng/resume.pdf)

Email: young.c.5690@gmail.com

data-caton Slack was hacked

That's a really good question and one that probably has a different answer for every breach. In this case it's also probably a question that only Slack could answer for you. In regards to the second half of your question, being that they only recently went public about it, I suspect that they most likely did discover it after the fact.

data-caton Reverse engineering a counterfeit 7805 voltage regulator

Very interesting. I really liked the interactive chip guide.

data-caton Oculus Says They Didn't Expect Such Negative Reactions to Selling to Facebook

I don't get why everyone is hating. The fact of the matter is Facebook is about to put a lot of funding in to Oculus. With a lot of other big companies getting in to VR right now, like Sony and apparently Microsoft, Oculus will need that to stay relevant.

When I first found out about the buyout I thought of the same thing this article points out; Facebook also purchased Instagram and it seems to be doing just fine. If Facebook truly lets Oculus "be who they are going to be", I'm sure they will do just fine.

data-caton Flappy Space Program

This is a fun game. Good job.

data-caton Ask HN: Password best practices?

Lol yea passwords that are not frequently used can take a while to input. I do sing the song in my head almost every time.

What I would really like to do is program a simple command line application that would generate and store all of my passwords. I started on one a while ago but never finished it; its on my to do list.

data-caton Ask HN: Password best practices?

I like to take a long phrase (usually some lyrics from a song) and convert it in to a mnemonic. By combining the first letter of each word in the phrase, and converting some of them in to numbers or symbols, I am left with a relatively secure password that it easy to remember.

For instance...

"Cause I know that time has numbered my days And I'll go along with everything you say"

Becomes...

ciktthnmdaigaweys

Becomes...

c1k77hnmd41g4w3y5

I use this system for all of my passwords. I try to use a different password as often as possible and never have to write them down. Frequently used passwords have gotten to the point where inputing them is an exercise in muscle memory.

data-caton Qualcomm Insider: Apple 64-Bit Chip `Hit Us in the Gut'

Wouldn't a 64 bit processor be able to perform more accurate floating point operations faster? I definitely don't believe the only benefit to a 64 bit architecture is being able to address more memory.

data-caton Qualcomm Insider: Apple 64-Bit Chip `Hit Us in the Gut'

That is an interesting conclusion. I did not realize x86 already had 128 bit registers. That was really what I was referring to. We might not need to worry about addressing more memory yet but I feel like larger registers will still be useful.

data-caton Qualcomm Insider: Apple 64-Bit Chip `Hit Us in the Gut'

This makes me wonder when 128 bit processing will come around.

data-caton Fourier Transforms – The Math Trick Behind MP3s, JPEGs, and Homer Simpson’s Face

This article was interesting but didn't really tell me anything I don't already know. Does anyone know where I can find a good article that actually explains the mathematics of performing a Fourier transformation? I thought that is what this article was going to be about.

data-caton Let's have coffee.

After briefly checking out your blog, yes I do. Unfortunately my availability is limited. When and where were you thinking? I am on Long Island.

data-caton Let's have coffee.

This is a cool idea; I would take you up on it if I wasn't in New York. I especially like your web page but have to say that the light coloring makes some of the text a little hard to read.