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  1. Comment on Should I stop using Kagi because they do business with Yandex? in ~tech

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    Also please consider stop using products from companies that support the current genocide occuring in Gaza, e.g Coca Cola and Pepsi

    Also please consider stop using products from companies that support the current genocide occuring in Gaza, e.g Coca Cola and Pepsi

    16 votes

  2. Comment on What was your first programming language, what languages do you know now, and what tips do you have for those trying to learn any of those? in ~comp

  3. Comment on What modern alternatives for webrings are there? in ~tech

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    I am commenting because this topic needs more contribution than it has received so far.

    I am commenting because this topic needs more contribution than it has received so far.

    2 votes

  4. Comment on What was your first programming language, what languages do you know now, and what tips do you have for those trying to learn any of those? in ~comp

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    What was your first job exactly ? FORTRAN is a scientific computations lang and I don't know where do programmers use COBOL.

    What was your first job exactly ? FORTRAN is a scientific computations lang and I don't know where do programmers use COBOL.

  5. Comment on What was your first programming language, what languages do you know now, and what tips do you have for those trying to learn any of those? in ~comp

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    Interesting, can you share with us what are the cool things that your coworkers can't do ?

    Interesting, can you share with us what are the cool things that your coworkers can't do ?

  6. Comment on What was your first programming language, what languages do you know now, and what tips do you have for those trying to learn any of those? in ~comp

  7. Comment on If you were to recommend up to three books to read up on your niche (or any subject), what would they be? in ~books

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    This topic should be revived.

    This topic should be revived.

    7 votes

  8. Comment on Language learning thread #1 - Share your progress, tips and questions in ~humanities.languages

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    Hi man, update us with your Russian learning journey, what things you tried so far that you feel they helped you ?

    Hi man, update us with your Russian learning journey, what things you tried so far that you feel they helped you ?

  9. Comment on What is a simple tech tip that changed how you use your computer or other devices in a significant way? in ~tech

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    Any suggestions on how to start with PS ?

    Any suggestions on how to start with PS ?

  10. Comment on What is a simple tech tip that changed how you use your computer or other devices in a significant way? in ~tech

  11. Comment on A "low-risk" AMA thread for everyone in ~talk

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    Thanks for suggestions, theoretical means more understanding so it's ok.

    Thanks for suggestions, theoretical means more understanding so it's ok.

    1 vote

  12. Comment on Is there any online store where can I buy cheap STEM books in bundles ? in ~books

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    Living in a 3rd world country is depressing when it comes to libraries :(

    Living in a 3rd world country is depressing when it comes to libraries :(

    1 vote

  13. Comment on Is there any online store where can I buy cheap STEM books in bundles ? in ~books

  14. Comment on Is there any online store where can I buy cheap STEM books in bundles ? in ~books

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    No matter how much I try, electronic books are not for me, I mean I do use them but I can't finish the first third of any book.

    No matter how much I try, electronic books are not for me, I mean I do use them but I can't finish the first third of any book.

    3 votes

  16. Comment on A "low-risk" AMA thread for everyone in ~talk

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    If you would recommend two books for someone who wants to delve into data science for quantitative finance what are they ?

    If you would recommend two books for someone who wants to delve into data science for quantitative finance what are they ?

    1 vote

  17. Comment on A "low-risk" AMA thread for everyone in ~talk

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    Can your skills and experience as a quant be useful when it comes to crypto ? and do you miss pure math ?

    Can your skills and experience as a quant be useful when it comes to crypto ? and do you miss pure math ?

  18. Comment on A "low-risk" AMA thread for everyone in ~talk

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    How can you be an undergrad in pure math and data science simultaneously ? and is your job as a quant part time ?

    How can you be an undergrad in pure math and data science simultaneously ?

    and is your job as a quant part time ?

  19. Comment on Where ya from? in ~talk