G4from128k - Slashdot User

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Got a Score:5 Comment 2009-02-21
Days Read in a Row 2010-05-28
Posted a Comment 2009-02-20
Comedian 2009-03-27
Had a Comment Modded Up 2009-03-28

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G4from128k (686170)

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Started with an HP-25 programmable calculator in 77. Learned'n'loved APL in 78. BSME in 85. Designed hi-res film scanners in late 80s. Did radar & image processing in early 90s. Consultant for last dozen years. Love Macs & Psions, Hate Microsoft.

G4from128k's Achievements

Days Read in a Row
Had a Comment Modded Up
Comedian

G4from128k's Comments

Differential Gravity, but avoid the Roche Limit
Avoiding malware and crapware (Score:4, Interesting)
Should GTA get a cut in the voice actor's profits?
risk vs. reward (Score:2, Insightful)
"turn-off" vs. disrupt (Score:4, Informative)

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