Google threw out Eclipse to replace it with IntelliJ IDEA as a basis for its Android Studio. Why didn't author consider comparison with IDEA instead of Eclipse? Also Visual Studio is commonly used together with ReSharper, it made sense at least to mention it.

I speak Russian, English and I'm learning German. But what I've learned so far is that you don't need any human language except English to be a good programmer. Learning a second language won't improve your programming skills or your value, cause all other good programmers speak English.

On the other side, learning a second language allows you to develop your brains, improve your memory and to delay brain aging. Which language to learn depends on what time do you have and what language is easier for you to practice. If I were you, I'd learn Spanish or French because you can always travel to Mexico or Canada to practice it. Other variants: if you have little time, learn English-like language like German, it would be easier. Still more time - learn Slavic language like Russian or Czech (yes, they make a good beer in Prague, definitely worth visiting). But if you have a shitload of time, then learn completely different language like Japanese, Chinese, Finnish or Arabic.

Google doesn't suspend Gmail and Picasa when it disables Google+ profile, only Google+ and unfortunately Google Reader gets suspended. And in case of Dylan - well, just don't put anything resembling child porno in Picasa, and you'd be ok.

Am I the only one who doesn't get what is this post about? What is Arduino and why is it so important?

I don't think his managers approved his conduct. He doesn't believe in responsible disclosure, but it seems like Google as a company do. So I wouldn't be surprised if apology or termination would follow soon.

Not a chance, you can play it half asleep without a single thought, just as easy as writing or talking. I've written a relatively simple algorithm for a computer to play tetris, it enumerates all possible options of placing a piece and compares certain properties of resulting landscape (number of holes, smoothness of surface, etc). Of course it is not perfect, but it can easily outplay most human players without any problems.

First of all, client expects to be able to use and MODIFY code you've done for them, both physically and legally. Who owns the code - is the second question. They don't want to own your library - they just want THE LICENSE allowing them to see, modify and use that modified code. It is the same thing as open source, except that they don't get the right to redistribute your library.

Don't be a dick, just give them that license.

What version are you talking about? The last version to irritate us with pollutions was Civ 3. Civilization IV with health counters was quite reasonable and not annoying.

Civilization-like games are perfectly suited for playing on notebooks. Please, tell me that this new graphic engine is smart enough to downgrade visual effects and run on notebooks and netbooks... And that is doesn't require a CD in drive...

Imagination? Will Kyle suck Cartman's balls?

Maybe he is using some badly written extensions or visits some flash-heavy sites?

Just downloaded it - it's just as fast as Chrome or even faster. Typing this from shiny new browser.

Then you need CULV notebook, like Asus UL20a. They have 12-13" display, long battery life, but are rather lightweight (cause they l).

Exactly. Some people don't understand that netbooks fill exactly the same niche that Sony Vaio's filled before them: lightweight universal computers, but with display and keyboard large enough to be productive for the most computer task. "Universal" is important part here: some people would browse the web, others would write some documents, watch films, sort pictures from photocameras or even play games. I even have IDE installed and happily code while on the road. You cannot do that with smartphone!

No, netbooks have a much larger displays that smartphone. If you are going to watch films/photos, browse the web or even read the books, then you need larger screen than smartphone's 3.5".