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    Non-programmer using Linux!

    At the Cage, where I play football (the real football), I met someone from Psychology field that is using Linux! So, I thought that it would be interested to make him some questions...

    Pseudo-interview with him on my pseydo-site.
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    It’s 2014 and I still use printf() for debugging.


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    Ok, so now, other guys are interested in Linux too. One is asking if there is an edition of them ubuntu for tablets and if so, how can he install them.


    //However, I do not know how the battery can last with Linux on!
    Last edited by std10093; 08-27-2013 at 05:51 AM.
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    It’s 2014 and I still use printf() for debugging.


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    it's true that linux-based tablets tend to have battery life issues, but there is a distribution of ubuntu for tablets, and although it isn't released yet, you can get it and install it. Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview
    What can this strange device be?
    When I touch it, it gives forth a sound
    It's got wires that vibrate and give music
    What can this thing be that I found?

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    Thanks for the info, I am going to share it with him..Has anyone tried them?

    But if he installs Linux, he loses his guarantee... I will suggest him not to do it!
    Last edited by std10093; 08-27-2013 at 06:29 AM.
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    It’s 2014 and I still use printf() for debugging.


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    I haven't tried it yet, but violating warranties is a normal part of hacking/programming. you can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs.
    What can this strange device be?
    When I touch it, it gives forth a sound
    It's got wires that vibrate and give music
    What can this thing be that I found?

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    He is a mathematician! He is inspired by the article in post #1!
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    It’s 2014 and I still use printf() for debugging.


    "Programs must be written for people to read, and only incidentally for machines to execute. " —Harold Abelson

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