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Ideally I'd like to have a minimal OS and file set on my local machine (for offline and poor connectivity scenarios), that automatically syncs with my own, encrypted cloud system, such that I can (at my own discretion) update the OS from controlled sources (e.g. git). But I don't think there is enough interest from others for such a system, and I'm occupied with enough other projects that I won't be able to set up such a system.
And yet, just yesterday there was a great discussion on Virtual Desktop Infrastructures, where entire operating systems are accessed and operated virtually through just the browser [0].
The current top comment indicates that while there are some setup hoops to jump through to use a specific OS, the performance itself "works very well" [1]. Does this not qualify as a web app replacing a client entirely?
[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11721466 [1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11722141
The irony of the "phone on a train limit" is that I have a phenomenal fiber line into my house. So I know how awesome, "high quality, fast internet" can be!
I was not confused about intent behind "untethered agility". My point was, I can use my laptop completely and genuinely untethered where ever I want for as long as my battery lasts. In other words, by default the only necessary tether is for power; and even then, I can go for almost an entire workday before I need that tether. Paperweight, as well as the other VDI options, actually require a near constant network tether for operation.
edit: typo fix
However... I frequently work with very, very, very limited and intermittent bandwidth (i.e. off of my mobile phone via railline), so unless Paperless can work offline, your statement/bullet, "Untethered Agility" seem particularly deceptive!
His first complaint with this particular approach has been that when he's gotten a good tip as a server, he has to share it (i.e. the customer gave "him" a large tip because of "his" service). The other is that when he's been a good cook or good cleaner, but there's a bad server, he's penalized because the server is given bad tips.
Ironically, we've never directly discussed whether he would prefer tips or a more traditional wage. Based on the conversations we have had, he would definitely like the ability to earn more while working in the industry (he loves cooking and he loves serving). He's hit pay ceilings in multiple restaurants, which has been a huge problem. It's such a big problem that he's transitioning to work in nurseries, because he can make more money with much less effort, and he hopes to save enough to open his own farm-to-table restaurant with some friends.
I was laid off a while back. Because I got a severance package comparable to 1.5 months salary, I couldn't get unemployment assistance for 1.5 months plus 4 weeks - even then I had to document that I had applied to a minimum of 3 jobs a week from the day I was laid off.
- http://www.opin.com/folksonomy-well-worn-path/
- http://www.adammathes.com/academic/computer-mediated-communi... (from over a decade ago)
- mentions the term that this concept falls under (no where on the OP's page, so he may not know that there is an entire set of software, plugins, etc that does this)
- provides one alternative implementation
- adds commentary related to why such services are necessary, and that they should be able to be monetized
So yes, he starts off with something along the lines of "I did that before you!", but he doesn't use a condescending phrase, and he provides additional useful information.
Should be submitted as it's own article.
That said, I had a freak accident in grad school and had a professor who expected me to call into his class from pre-op! (i.e. There are some actual asshole professors!)
[1] Edited to add: She implemented this after the same student for the third time claimed a grandmother had died right before an exam!
Something seems more than a little fishy!
> It is perfect, as perfect as human beings have achieved. Consider these stats : the last three versions of the program — each 420,000 lines long-had just one error each. The last 11 versions of this software had a total of 17 errors. Commercial programs of equivalent complexity would have 5,000 errors.
> The product is only as good as the plan for the product.
> Take the upgrade of the software ... a change that involves just 1.5% of the program, or 6,366 lines of code. The specs for that one change run 2,500 pages, a volume thicker than a phone book. The specs for the current program fill 30 volumes and run 40,000 pages.
> Don't just fix the mistakes — fix whatever permitted the mistake in the first place.
> Ten years ago the ... group was considered world-class. Since then, it has cut its own error rate by 90%.
- All from http://www.fastcompany.com/28121/they-write-right-stuff
Not every piece of software needs such an obsessive approach - but, there are pieces of software that absolutely do need such an obsessive approach!
In other words, there isn't a single binary correct answer for every choice. There are some things that are best decided at the neighborhood level, there are some things that are best decided at the global level, and there are are many things that are best decided at levels in between.
It seems to me a national approach, with significant input from the states, seems like a very appropriate level for something like an interstate road system. Particularly given our already successful history with the National Highway System [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_Highway_System].
Why is it bizarre to consider an approach that is logical and has already been demonstrated to be effective?
>We'll choose the communities mostly for operational reasons. We're experts at delivering cash in very poor rural areas, and that's likely what we'll do with the pilot. Within the communities, we want to test a universal basic income, so we will enroll all full-time residents of a community.
- from the actual fund-raising page - https://givedirectly.org/basic-income
So, they aren't incentivizing baby making between families. But there may be between communities. That said, as people are elevated socioeconomically birthrate tends to decrease.
Edited to add: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Income_and_fertility
- Flexbox Froggy - http://flexboxfroggy.com/
- CSS Diner - https://flukeout.github.io/
Not always true! Less than a month ago I needed to login to my Wells Fargo account. Unbeknownst to me, they had been doing some 'upgrades' and there were some glitches. After a frustrating period, I decide I'd just go to the physical branch 1/4 mile from my house and get this fixed!
On site, the bank personnel have access to exactly the same system that I did. (At least they knew there were glitches and sorta how to work around them.) I had two accounts, one for a credit card that I rarely used and my mortgage. Turns out, if you have a credit card then the new system requires a piece of information only found on the physical card - the onsite employees couldn't get around and neither could their call-in tech support!!!!
Point is - for log-in purposes - don't assume going to a physical branch will be any more helpful!
Since I didn't have the credit card with me ('cause rarely used) I canceled the rarely used credit card and was able to login shortly thereafter.
But we still have it relatively easy!
- http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/08/13/us/starbucks-w...
- http://www.epi.org/publication/irregular-work-scheduling-and...
>3 Explanation of cognitive illusions > 3.1 Perceptual organization > 3.2 Depth and motion perception > 3.3 Color and brightness constancies > 3.4 Object > 3.5 Future perception