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oakenclaston OS X is now macOS and gets support for Siri, auto unlock

I've been using Apple operating systems for most of my computing, since the Apple IIe. I started using OS X in 2001. Every since the release of 10.7, I have just been disappointed with their releases. Now that they are releasing major updates on a yearly press-release driven schedule, their quality has suffered. And their drive towards making the desktop more like iOS seems to cater more to non-technical consumers than developers. I have been happily exploring Linux the past year, mostly in VMs trying out different distros. I kinda doubt I will upgrade to macOS.

oakenclaston Ask HN: What will self driving cars do to real estate?

I have been thinking about this as well. One idea I've been wondering about:

* Will more remote vacation destinations, including owning a second home in these areas, be more in demand? Buying or renting a vacation house that's a 5-6 hour drive away may not be as ideal if you have to drive yourself there. If you own or can rent a self driving car though, the trip may not seem quite as far. Longer road trips may become more popular, and geographical far places may feel closer than they used to. Demand in coastal or mountainous locations currently far removed from cities may increase.

oakenclaston Ask HN: What were some good MOOCs you participated in in 2013?

Maps and the Geospatial Revolution on Coursera

oakenclaston ID, an easy to use OpenStreetMap editor in JavaScript

Nice project. Editing OSM has been on my list. I literally created an account and easily made some additions in less than 5 minutes.

oakenclaston Why Coders Should Try Quilting and Origami

Life is a balance. It's important to disengage from the keyboard once in a while and use our hands to create. I agree that it is important to expand one's horizon with an array of skills, rather than having a single focus.

oakenclaston The Rise Of The Artist

Good article. As we build products and services, the art direction, design, and visual appeal become more and more important in order to stand out. And most people spend the bulk of their time on the web consuming content. Where does that content originate? In the mind of an artist, composer, writer, designer, or videographer. As we seek to generate better and better content, these roles will become increasingly important.

oakenclaston What do you put at the beginning of your resume?

I don't use a career objectives section. I recommend a "Career Summary" and / or "Core Competencies" section(s). Give a quick view of what you have to offer to grab attention.