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invalidopcodeon Apple and SpaceX link up to support Starlink satellite network on iPhones

Not pointless, that's the best use of Starlink with phones. Base station backhaul gets the benefits of not having to run fiber + space for a bigger antenna w/ better signal to noise ratio

invalidopcodeon How can I grow as an engineer without good seniors to learn from?

+1 for reading projects. There's rarely one, perfect way to solve a problem, and there's certainly no silver bullet pattern in software. The more patterns and types of solutions you've seen, the bigger the set of tools you'll have in your mental toolbox when faced with a new problem.

invalidopcodeon GNU/Linux Aviation HOWTO (2006)

These answers seem to be quite out of date, as the aerospace industry (most notably SpaceX) has been using Linux as part of their rocket control systems for quite a while now.

invalidopcodeon DOJ sues SpaceX for discriminating against asylees and refugees in hiring

US Government: You have to careful about potentially leaking export controlled material, or your employees will be held personally responsible and go to jail.

SpaceX: Okay, will be extra careful

Also US Government: How dare you be too careful!

(probably) SpaceX: WTF